Tag: World
New law banning some passwords in the U.K. an ‘important start,’ expert says
The United Kingdom is the first country to roll out a law banning generic passwords on smart devices. One tech analyst says this is a great start, but the onus is on device owners.
Israel launches Rafah assault, says ceasefire talks to continue
Hamas's acceptance of the cease-fire deal came hours after Israel ordered an evacuation of Palestinians from eastern neighborhoods of Rafah, signaling an invasion was imminent.
Antisemitic incidents rose in Canada last year — and after Oct. 7: B’nai Brith
Jewish human rights group B'nai Brith Canada is highlighting an 'astonishing' increase in reports of antisemitism in its annual audit of incidents.
Missing Australian, American surfers found dead in well with gunshot wounds
Prosecutors believe the men were targeted by armed robbers who wanted to steal parts from their truck.
Bernard Hill, actor from ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ dead at 79
Hill's death came the same day the second series of the BBC drama “The Responder” was to air, in which he was a part of.
Ukraine marks its third Easter at war under fire from Russian attacks
As Ukraine marked its third Easter at war, Russia on Sunday launched a barrage of drones concentrated in Ukraine’s east.
3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missing
While there has not yet been confirmation, physical characteristics means there is a high likelihood that the bodies are those of the three tourists.
Foreign intelligence services are contracting out killings to gangs
Three Indian nationals arrested in Edmonton for the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar are allegedly linked to an Indian crime group.
Boeing to launch astronauts into space aboard new capsule
The company's long-awaited astronaut demo is slated for liftoff Monday night.
Russian state-backed TikTok posts surge as U.S. election nears: report
TikTok accounts linked to the Russian state are targeting wedge issues ahead of the upcoming U.S. election, a new report is warning. Here's how.
Prelude to an assassination: India’s ‘incompetent’ campaign against slain B.C. Sikh leader
Canadian investigators believe Hardeep Nijjar's murder was an escalation of India's campaign against Sikh separatists, and its foreign intelligence agency was behind the killing.
RCMP arrests alleged hitmen accused of killing B.C. Sikh leader
Raids in Alberta and Ontario following temple slaying linked to government of India.
Orangutan treats facial wound with medicinal plant in documented first
Rakus, an adult male orangutan, was seen chewing the stems and leaves of a medicinal plant into a poultice before applying it to his facial wound.
2 Australians, 1 American missing in Mexico for nearly a week
Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Jack Carter Rhoad were surfing and camping along the Baja coast when they went missing on April 27.
As Israel and Hamas are deep in ceasefire talks, here’s what’s on the table
Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the conflict in Gaza and the return of Israeli hostages. A leaked truce proposal hints at compromises by both sides.
