Tag: World
‘Flesh-eating bacteria’ disease spreads in Japan, killing some in 2 days
Close to 1,000 cases of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, have been reported in Japan in 2024, and doctors warn symptoms can be fatal within 48 hours.
Netanyahu has dissolved Israel’s war cabinet, officials say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet tasked with steering the conflict in Gaza, Israeli officials said Monday.
Sending Canadian ship to Cuba near Russian fleet was ‘carefully’ planned: minister
A spokesman for National Defence Minister Bill Blair's office said the visit to Havana's port 'was carefully and fulsomely planned.'
Axe-wielding man shot by German police before Euro 2024 soccer game in Hamburg
Police officers opened fire after the man, a 39-year-old German, refused to put down the hammer and the Molotov cocktail, hitting him in the leg, Hamburg police said.
Israeli army to pause daytime fighting near southern Gaza to help flow of aid
Israel's military says it will pause fighting during daytime hours along a route in southern Gaza to allow humanitarian aid to be delivered to Palestinians.
Trudeau says Russia needs to be accountable for ‘genocide’ of taking Ukrainian children
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Russia must be held accountable for taking thousands of Ukrainian children from their homes and trying to erase their Ukrainian identity.
Canada to continue diplomacy with alleged foreign interference actors: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada won't cut off engagement with China and India despite allegations they have interfered in Canada's democratic institutions.
U.K. royals unite with Kate back at her first public event since cancer diagnosis
It was Kate's first appearance at a public event since December. She disclosed in March that she was undergoing chemotherapy for an unspecified form of cancer.
Canada to host G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis, Alta., in 2025
Canada says it will host the G7 summit next year in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
After 70 years, DNA test reunites 3 long-lost siblings across the pond
Lorraine Williams, from Chilliwack, and Josephine Morey from the United Kingdom, both submitted their DNA to MyHeritage and got a match.
G7 leaders pledge action against foreign interference
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Pope Francis and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit. Trudeau congratulated Modi for winning a third term in office.
Kate Middleton shares new photo and update, announces 1st public appearance
The Princess of Wales says she has 'good days and bad days' while undergoing chemo, but is trying to make the most of the time when she feels well.
Airports demand millions in unpaid fees from defunct Lynx Air
Authorities for the Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax and Winnipeg airports are asking for an order instructing Lynx to hand over $4.1 million in unpaid fees.
U.S. FAA probing claims some Boeing jets contain counterfeit titanium
Airbus also confirmed to Global News that it was aware of the situation and at least one type of aircraft impacted, though tests show their "airworthiness remains intact."
South Africa’s Ramaphosa looks to be re-elected after ANC reaches deal
The deal between two sharply antagonistic parties marks the start of a new era in South African politics, which has been utterly dominated by the ANC since it swept to power.