2nd female lawmaker in Australia targeted days after alleged vehicle attack
Western Australia Police said it was alleged that the man made 'verbal threats while in possession of an improvised martial arts weapon (nunchucks).'
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AI stocks weigh on markets Thursday as oil rises to highest price since May
Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May amid the Iran war.
‘No indication’ of Canadian data compromised by global PHP issue: officials
The Canadian government’s chief information officer says there’s no sign a massive global website coding vulnerability has led to federal information being compromised.
Statistics Canada website down as internet hit by millions of hack attempts
Several government websites were still down Thursday morning at the same time a worldwide coding vulnerability has opened the door to millions of reported hack attempts.
Meta’s AI strategy focused on Muse growth as legal challenges dent earnings
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that more than 10 million people in the US and Canada have set up Muse accounts in a month and a half and growth remained strong.
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Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as conflict flares
Iranian state television reported the claims about the latest attacks on ships, which the Associated Press couldn't independently confirm.
Pope Leo needs no further treatment for lung cancer: Vatican
Pope Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate, which confirmed he had lung cancer.
U.S. orders some diplomats out of Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on Wednesday about possible further attacks by the Houthis on Saudi Arabia
Australian lawmaker loses both legs after alleged vehicle attack
Victoria Police allege that the incident was targeted, after a white Toyota Landcruiser struck Helen Haines outside her office on Monday.
Putin to resume three-way talks with Ukraine, Washington: Kremlin
The Russian leader has agreed “in principle” to resume the talks after Nov. 10, Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters.
Carney to make Turkey trip for 1st bilateral visit aimed at deepening ties
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson will join Prime Minister Mark Carney on the planned trip.
65-year-old woman killed in shark attack off South African coast
Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo City, formerly East London, at around 7 a.m. local time, where they found the woman's body, according to police.
Ottawa taking down some federal websites over critical global vulnerability
Developers of the PHP programming language said they had identified two critical vulnerabilities, and urged users to update their sites as soon as a fix was released.
A critical coding language vulnerability is taking websites offline over hack fears
Developers of the PHP programming language said they had identified two critical vulnerabilities, and urged users to update their sites as soon as a fix was released.
Government sites go dark as vulnerabilities in coding language raise alarms online
Developers of the PHP programming language said they had identified two critical vulnerabilities, and urged users to update their sites as soon as a fix was released.
Russia frees American prisoner after over 4 years during a U.S. envoy visit
Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
France announces nightly curfews ‘for as long as necessary’ in Paris
In Lyon, one of France's largest cities, authorities also renewed a curfew in the city center from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., saying no disturbances had been recorded overnight.
Canada orders deportation of Toronto man who helped Iran evade sanctions
Amin Yousefijam was a key member of a crime group that illicitly exported materials to Iran, the Immigration and Refugee Board ruled.
Prince Harry wants to reconcile ‘complicated relationship’ with brother, father
'With everything else that's going on in the world, the most important thing is to reconcile — that's the key point,' Prince Harry said of his relationships with his family.
Houthis attack city in Yemen that UN says is at ‘grave risk’
U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk says the Houthi siege has sent prices soaring, leaving many residents without food and other necessities.
Paris police issue overnight curfew to try to prevent further disorder
The curfew will be in effect from 11 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. In addition, gatherings and demonstrations are banned from 8 p.m., the Paris police said.
France’s prime minister calls for localized curfews in cities to curb rioting
'On Saturday, despite scenes of severe violence and extensive property damage, no one was killed, and that is a miracle,' said French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
Manitoba grieves with CFB Wainwright after deadly fire
Several Manitoba politicians are offering their condolences to those who were killed and seriously injured at Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright on Saturday.
Macron condemns rioting during nationwide day of protests
Macron echoed other government officials in blaming much of the violence on far-left activists, accusing them of attacking police and public buildings to foment chaos.
Pope Leo will leave the hospital Saturday following lung cancer surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing on Sunday.
Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
The White House decision has further raised fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow’s escalating assaults with winter approaching.
Scuffles break out as protesters rally across France, joining students
Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks at officers in the Place de la République, northeast of the Paris city center.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make 1st joint appearance after U.K. return
The royal couple arrived at the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham, in central England, which offers music, performance and athletic programs to youth people.
Royal Caribbean cruise passenger rescued 20 hours after going overboard
A cargo ship that participated in the search located the 44-year-old woman and she found conscious while floating inside a lifebuoy, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.
Anti-government protests sparked by Kushner-linked project swell in Albania
Youths protesting Albania's long-serving Socialist government hurled rocks at a police cordon outside the Education Ministry. Riot police responded with tear gas and water cannons.