Tag: World
Protesters set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen’s University in Kingston
A pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen's University in Kingston was set up on May 10. Since then, the university has called out what it says were aggressive acts.
Flag of Israel flying at Calgary City Hall
The City of Calgary is defending its decision to fly the Israeli flag Tuesday at city hall in recognition of Israel's Independence Day.
Not just Canada: A look at extreme weather events all over the world
As Canada deals with wildfires, other parts of the world have suffered extreme weather events, such as heavy rains and storms bringing floods and landslides.
Boxer, 29, dies after collapsing in the ring during professional debut
Boxer Sherif Lawal was pronounced dead in the hospital despite the 'best efforts' of paramedics, who were called into the ring after he went down.
Orcas sink yet another yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar
The two people on board had to be rescued by a nearby oil tanker after their sailing yacht was rammed by orcas.
U.S., China hold first high-level talks on AI. Here’s why it matters
U.S. technology experts say the meeting could offer a glimpse into Beijing’s thinking about AI amid a generally tight-lipped Chinese approach to the technology.
Manhunt underway in France after gunmen ambush prison van, kill guards, free inmate
A massive manhunt is underway in France after armed men ambushed a prison van, killing two guards to free an inmate. France's justice minister swore police would capture them.
76M people were displaced within their countries in 2023, report finds
Almost 90 per cent of the total displacement was attributed to conflict and violence, while some 10 per cent stemmed from the impact of natural disasters.
Why Philippines wants Canada’s help to avoid China, U.S. ‘great power rivalry’
Manalo visited Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa this month to mark 75 years of bilateral relations, meeting with federal ministers for trade, immigration, aid and diplomacy.
Blair ‘confident’ Canada will meet NATO targets with push for more spending
Defence Minister Bill Blair says that he is looking to replace Canada's tanks and purchase new submarines, but he still needs to finalize the "business case."
McGill heads to court for injunction to remove pro-Palestinian encampment
McGill says the encampment poses a 'security, safety and public health risk.' Protesters want the university to divest from Israel-connected funds.
Thousands flee northeast Ukraine as Russia presses renewed border assault
Kharkiv regional police said that by Sunday afternoon, Russian forced were approaching the town of Vovchansk from three directions.
Switzerland’s Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest
Nemo, 24, is the first nonbinary winner of the contest that has long been embraced as a safe haven by the LGBT community.
IN PHOTOS: Solar storm creates aurora borealis across Canada, world
Canadians and others across the world were treated to an aurora borealis display due to a severe geomagnetic storm. The northern lights were visible across Canada.
Russia captures 5 villages in Ukraine’s northeast, forces 1,700 to flee
Moscow's forces have captured five villages as part of a renewed ground assault in Ukraine’s northeast, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.