Tag: World
Global CO2 emissions from energy hit record high in 2023: report
Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use in countries with drought.
More than 1B people live with obesity globally, study shows. What about Canada?
More than one billion people worldwide are grappling with obesity, with children particularly experiencing alarming increases in numbers, a new study shows.
Alexei Navalny’s family, supporters gather for his funeral
Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's fiercest critic inside Russia, died at the age of 47 in an Arctic penal colony on Feb. 16.
Elon Musk launches lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman. Why?
Elon Musk has sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman, saying they had abandoned the company's original mission to develop AI for humanity, not profit.
Violence escalates in Haiti’s capital as PM visits Kenya to finalize security mission
A gang leader took responsibility for the outburst of violence in Port-au-Prince marked by heavy gunfire, saying it was a demonstration against the Haitian government.
Gaza ceasefire talks complicated after Palestinians killed in food line: Biden
More than 100 people were killed after Israeli troops fired on a large crowd of Palestinians racing to pull food off an aid convoy in Gaza City, Hamas health officials said.
Haunting ‘knocking’ sound from Titan sub heard for 1st time in new documentary
The mysterious sounds were picked up by Canadian aircraft that dropped sonobuoys in the area of the missing Titan submersible.
West runs risk of nuclear war if they sent troops to Ukraine: Putin
President Vladimir Putin says Western countries risk provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow has weapons to hit targets in the West.
Ottawa says it’s working to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza as soon as possible
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen said Ottawa was exploring new options to deliver aid to the besieged Palestinian territory as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.
Ottawa poised to restore visa requirements for Mexicans, Quebec says
The Quebec government says it has been told by Ottawa that the federal government plans to bring back visa requirements for Mexican nationals.
Ottawa releases documents on fired Winnipeg lab scientists after 4 years
Health Minister Mark Holland announced the tabling of the documents in Parliament on Wednesday, after a committee recommended they be released unredacted.
Prince Harry loses court challenge over U.K. security protection
Justice Peter Lane said in the High Court that the decision to provide security to Prince Harry on a case-by-case basis was not unlawful, irrational or unjustified.
Alexei Navalny funeral date set as wife fears possible arrests
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny's funeral service and burial will take place in Moscow on Friday, his spokesperson said.
Israel ready for Ramadan pause if hostage deal reached: Joe Biden
Israel has agreed to pause its offensive during the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some hostages held by Hamas, Joe Biden says.
Biden says he hopes Gaza ceasefire will start by next week: ‘We’re close’
Biden, during a political visit to New York on Monday, said he hopes to have a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in place by March 4.