Tag: World
Living alone? Study links higher depression risk when isolated
Adults who live alone are more likely to grapple with higher rates of depression, especially for those lacking social and emotional support, according to a recent report.
Tech companies sign pact to combat AI election interference
Tech executives including OpenAI and Meta gathered to announce a new voluntary framework for how they will respond to AI-generated deepfakes that deliberately trick voters.
Prince Harry breaks silence on visit with King Charles: ‘I love my family’
Prince Harry said he was "grateful" to be able visit his father King Charles in the U.K. amid the king's cancer diagnosis.
Alexei Navalny, fierce Putin critic and jailed opposition leader, dead: reports
Alexei Navalny, the fiercest critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, died in prison Friday, according to media reports citing Russian prison officials.
Canada briefed on intelligence White House says concerns Russian weapon
The White House publicly confirmed Thursday the U.S. has intelligence that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon that can be launched into space.
Greece legalizes same-sex marriage, 1st Orthodox Christian country to do so
The main opposition to the new bill has come from the traditionalist Church of Greece — which also disapproves of heterosexual civil marriage.
Israel urges ICJ to reject claim Rafah operations violate initial Gaza orders
In a three-page submission released Thursday by the court, Israel labeled the new South African request “ highly peculiar and improper."
Trump trial date set in N.Y. hush money criminal case
The case is centered on years-old accusations that Trump sought to bury stories about extramarital affairs that arose during his 2016 presidential campaign.
U.K. becomes 2nd G7 economy to fall into recession
Britain's economy fell into a recession in the second half of 2023, a tough backdrop ahead of this year's expected election for Rishi Sunak, who has promised to boost growth.
Canada urges Israel not to press ahead with ‘devastating’ Rafah offensive
In a joint statement with the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand, Justin Trudeau said the impact of an incursion into Rafah would be 'devastating'.
Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Vladimir Putin says Russia has a preference
As Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, President Vladimir Putin said Russia has a preference for who takes the White House.
Japan’s economy falls into recession after shrinking for 2nd straight quarter
The surprisingly weak performance in a second consecutive quarter saw Japan lose its title as the world's third-largest economy, replaced by Germany.
U.S. security threat warning concerns Russian nuclear capabilities in space: reports
A cryptic statement about a "national security threat" is related to Russia’s attempts to develop a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon not yet in orbit, U.S. media reported.
White House says some Palestinians in U.S. will be shielded from deportation
Some Palestinians will be covered under what’s known as “deferred enforced departure,” an authority used at a president’s discretion.
Keeping NATO strong is in U.S. interests, chief says amid Trump remarks
Jens Stoltenberg's remarks come days after U.S. Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said members who miss their spending targets should be abandoned.