Tag: World
Israel must take all measures to prevent Gaza genocide, ICJ says in interim ruling
The top UN court stopped short Friday of ordering a ceasefire in Gaza, but demanded Israel try to contain death and damage in its military offensive in the tiny coastal enclave.
King Charles in hospital to get treatment for an enlarged prostate
King Charles III was admitted to a private hospital on Friday to undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace said.
Brother of Hamas hostage travels the world pleading for his safe return
'My little brother had to watch his wife being murdered in front of his eyes before he was taken into Gaza. Since then, our lives, are not the same.'
Sweden’s NATO membership ratified by Turkey, leaving Hungary as lone holdout
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan later also linked the ratification to Turkey’s desire to buy fighter jets from the United States.
Measles cases have exploded in Europe as vaccinations decline. What to know
The World Health Organization is warning of an "alarming rise" of measles cases in Europe that is only accelerating, and is calling for urgent action.
U.K. pauses trade talks with Canada, claims ‘progress is not being made’
The United Kingdom hit pause on trade talks with Canada less than a month before the next round of talks towards a permanent trade deal was expected to take place.
Panama Canal drought adds further strain on global trade amid Red Sea crisis
Severe drought conditions have reduced water levels in the Panama Canal, forcing authorities to reduce ship crossings. The crisis in the Red Sea has compounded impacts on trade.
More IKEA factories switch to renewable power in bid to cut emissions
IKEA on Thursday said it aims to cut emissions by 50 per cent by its 2030 financial year, up from its previous target of 15 per cent which it already exceeded in 2023.
Push to bring once-jailed Iranian activist to Canada for life-saving transplant
Elham Modarresi was jailed for protesting the Iranian regime and denied a critical medication for a liver condition. Now she's facing liver failure in a Turkish hospital.
Ukrainian-born model wins Miss Japan 2024, sparks identity controversy
Carolina Shiino, who was born in Ukraine, moved to Japan when she was 5 years old.
Nose wheel falls off Delta Boeing 757 passenger jet moments before takeoff
In what is only the latest instance of bad press for Boeing, the plane's nose wheel 'came off and rolled down the hill' as the aircraft was waiting to take off.
Canada’s foreign interference inquiry plans to probe India allegations
The federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is looking to examine alleged meddling by India in the last two general elections.
A blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s how it may look
A simple blood test has the potential to accurately screen for Alzheimer's disease before symptoms start to show, according to a recent study.
No survivors after Russian plane carrying Ukrainian POWs crashes: governor
A military transport plane that Russia said was carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war to be swapped, crashed Wednesday in a border region near Ukraine.
South Africa expects ICJ judgment on Gaza emergency measures soon: report
South Africa expects the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule this Friday on whether it will grant emergency measures to stop the conflict in Gaza.