Tag: World
Venezuela election: Maduro, opposition in standoff as both claim victory
Officials delayed the release of detailed vote tallies after proclaiming Maduro the winner with 51 per cent of the vote, to 44 per cent for retired diplomat Edmundo González.
Venezuelans head to polls in election that may end Maduro’s power
Whether it is President Nicolás Maduro who is chosen, or his main opponent, retired diplomat Edmundo González, the election will have ripple effects throughout the Americas.
‘Gen Z feels the Kamalove’: Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
With Biden out of the race, many of these young leaders are hoping Harris can overcome his faltering support among Gen Z and harness a new explosion of energy among young voters.
FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic soccer, coaches banned a year in drone spying scandal
The stunning swath of punishments include a $226,000 fine for the Canadian soccer federation in a case that has spiralled at the Summer Games.
California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West
More than 130 structures have been destroyed by this fire so far, and thousands more are threatened as evacuations were ordered in four counties: Butte, Plumas, Tehama and Shasta.
Trudeau urges Israel response to UN court opinion on West Bank, Gaza
The International Court of Justice's non-binding opinion released last week was an unprecedented, sweeping condemnation of Israel's rule over the lands it captured 57 years ago.
Russia’s economy is struggling from sanctions, western officials say. Here’s why
High inflation, rising interest rates and labour shortages are undermining Moscow's claims of a strong economy, western officials say.
Prince Harry reveals why he won’t bring Meghan Markle back to U.K.
Meghan Markle has faced torrents of online hate after she married into the British royal family in 2018.
France’s high-speed rail hit by arson attacks, disrupting Olympic travel
three fires were reported near the tracks on the high-speed lines of Atlantique, Nord and Est, causing disruptions that affected hundreds of thousands of travellers.
Biden, Harris meet Netanyahu as U.S. urges ‘compromise’ on Gaza ceasefire deal
The meetings came a day after Netanyahu gave a fiery speech to Congress and at a time of growing pressure in Israel and the U.S. to find an endgame to the nine-month conflict.
Surfer’s severed leg washes ashore after shark attack. Docs hope to reattach it
Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing off Australia's east coast when a three-metre-long great white shark attacked him, severing his right leg.
Why is convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde allowed in Olympics?
Steven van de Velde pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year-old British girl when he was 19, after meeting the minor online and chatting with her for months.
Top U.K. rider out of Olympics after horse-whipping video surfaces
One of Britain's most decorated Olympians is out of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as she faces an investigation into alleged animal abuse.
Prince William’s eye-popping annual salary revealed in royal report
The Duchy of Cornwall has revealed Prince William's salary for 2023, which covers the 'official, charitable and private activities' of his family.
The Earth set a record for hottest day ever – then broke it 1 day later
On Monday, the daily global average temperature reached a new record high at 17.15 C, beating the previous record of 17.09 C, set just the day before.
