Tag: World
Ticketmaster breach: Data of 560 million customers stolen, hackers claim
The hackers have listed the alleged stolen data for sale for US$500,000 on the dark web.
Person dies after falling into running jet engine at Amsterdam airport
The Dutch military police are investigating the incident that occurred at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
NATO chief calls for discussion on restrictions of arms for Ukraine
While Ukrainian leaders urged governments from Berlin to Washington to ease the restrictions on supplied weapons, western countries appeared increasingly divided.
Multiplying health crises pose ‘existential threats’ to WHO emergencies team
The World Health Organization's emergencies department is facing 'existential threats' as multiplying health crises have left it short of cash, an independent report said.
Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists over security law
Those found guilty of conspiracy to commit subversion included former lawmakers Leung Kwok-hung, Lam Cheuk-ting, Helena Wong and Raymond Chan.
Israel says strategic corridor along Gaza-Egypt border now under its control
The capture of the Philadelphi Corridor could complicate Israel’s relations with Egypt, which has previously complained about Israel’s advance toward its border.
U.S. accuses China of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine
The Biden administration has stepped up warnings about China's support for Russia and threatened new sanctions in response from the U.S. and other NATO countries.
Delhi heat wave hits all-time temperature high of 52.9C
India's capitol has been gripped by extreme heat conditions, recording an all-time high temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Woman arrested as pro-Palestinian protesters shut down UBC intersection
Protesters at the Vancouver campus are demanding the university cut ties with Israeli institutions and divest from companies connected to Israel.
North Korea sends balloons with feces, trash attached into South Korea
About 260 North Korean balloons have been found all over the country, filled with various pieces of trash and manure.
2 men charged after U.S. prosecutors say B.C. freight trains used for human smuggling
The U.S. Department of Justice says two men are facing human smuggling charges for their alleged role in a scheme to transport people across the border on freight trains.
Trudeau to attend G7 and Ukraine peace summits next month
Justin Trudeau's focus at the G7 summit will be on highlighting the importance of democracy, promoting fair economic growth and combating foreign interference.
Volcano erupts in Iceland, prompts Blue Lagoon evacuation
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, spewing red streams of lava in the latest display of nature's power, triggering the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon spa.
4.2M chickens will be killed after Iowa farm bird flu outbreak
Crews are in the process of killing 4.2 million chickens after the disease was found at a farm in Iowa, making it the latest in an outbreak that now is affecting dairy cattle.
Putin warns against striking Russia as Ukraine gets more aid from EU allies
President Vladimir Putin warned that hitting Russian soil with Western-supplied weapons could set the war on a dangerous new path.