Tag: World
10 dead after tourist boats capsize in China during sudden storm
More than 80 people fell into a river when strong winds hit the scenic area in Guizhou province late Sunday afternoon, state broadcaster CCTV said.
14 children arrested in U.K. after missing boy dies in industrial fire
Eleven boys and three girls between the ages of 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Israel approves plan to capture, occupy entirety of Gaza
Israeli cabinet ministers approved the plan in an early morning vote, hours after the Israeli military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers.
Cardinals have not made up minds on next pope despite some front-runners
While some names have been floated to replace Pope Francis, many cardinals who will be voting in the conclave say they have not yet made up their mind.
Oil prices dip, global shares mixed amid thin holiday trading
During the weekend, the OPEC+ group of eight nations announced it will raise its output of oil by 411,000 barrels per day as of June 1, stepping up production increases.
Trump wants non-U.S. movies to face 100% tariff. Who could it impact?
Incentive programs for years have influenced where movies are shot, increasingly driving film production out of California and to other countries with favourable tax incentives.
Missile fired by Iran-backed Yemen rebels halts Israel flights before Gaza war vote
Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said in a video statement that the group fired a hypersonic ballistic missile at the Israeli airport.
Plane crashes into Los Angeles-area neighbourhood, killing 2 people and a dog
A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in Simi Valley, Calif., on Saturday afternoon, killing two people and a dog aboard the aircraft and damaging two homes, authorities said.
UK police arrest several Iranian men across country in alleged attack plot
Police said they are searching several properties in London, the Manchester area of northwest England and Swindon in western England. Suspects are being interrogated as well.
Lady Gaga concert bomb plot foiled by Brazilian police
Brazilian police said on Sunday that they had thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's historic concert that drew over two million people.
Donald Trump posts AI Image of himself as pope, sparks criticism
United States President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues.
Warren Buffett to step down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at year’s end
Thousands of investors in the Omaha arena gave Buffett a prolonged standing ovation after his announcement in recognition of his 60 years leading the company.
Deadly crash near Yellowstone highlights risks on scenic routes
The van collided with a pickup truck Thursday on a highway just west of Yellowstone. Both vehicles caught fire, and the survivors were taken to hospitals with injuries.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins 2nd term
Anthony Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years on Saturday.
Democracy sausage: What to know about Australia’s tasty election tradition
Enjoying a sausage – or ‘sag’ as it is known in Aussie slang – after casting your vote has become a beloved Australian election day tradition.