Trump says another round of talks set on extending Iran ceasefire
The White House said Vice President JD Vance, who led the first round of historic face-to-face talks over 21 hours last weekend, would lead the U.S. delegation to Pakistan.
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Iran fires on ships, re-closes Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
Iran fired on vessels and re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region and threatening the key global oil shipping route.
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran reimposes restrictions
Iranian gunboats opened fire on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military says, as Tehran reimposes restrictions on the key shipping route.
Multimillionaires band together in effort to save beached whale in Germany
Since his first sighting, the whale has been trapped several times and freed with human assistance, but has become stranded again and is now fighting for his life.
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal. What does it entail?
The deal is meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran negotiations but one that will see Israeli forces maintain positions deep inside southern Lebanon.
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open amid ceasefire, oil prices plunge
Oil prices plunged by about nine per cent on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open for duration of ceasefire, oil prices plunge
Oil prices plunged by about nine per cent on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic.
U.K.’s Starmer faces calls to quit over Mandelson security vet. Here’s why
The new information that Mandelson initially failed the vetting, but was still given the role, increases the political pressure on Keir Starmer.
Life-jacket from Titanic survivor to be auctioned, expected to fetch $648K
The life jacket was worn by Laura Francatelli, a first-class passenger, who was among about 700 people who survived the ship's sinking.
U.S. tourist held in Zanzibar after his fiancee dies following arguments
Joseph Isaac McCann, 45, was questioned by police, four days after his partner, Ashly Robinson, 31, was found dead in a luxury villa in Zanzibar on her birthday trip.
Prince Harry says Princess Diana’s death made him not want to be a royal
Prince Harry, during his 20-minute address, spoke about his experience with mental health and how grief, after the death of his mother, has impacted his life.
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire for peace talks
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he held 'excellent conversations' with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
U.S. military ‘locked and loaded’ on Iran’s power plants, Hegseth says
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Iran needs to choose wisely as it prepares for negotiations with the United States.
Carnival cruise passenger wins $300K lawsuit after being over-served alcohol
Carnival was ordered to pay US$300,000 to Diana Sanders after a jury found that the company was negligent in serving her at least 14 shots of tequila in just over eight hours.
Artemis II astronauts reflect on historic mission: ‘Hard to fully grasp’
'Small and powerless, yet powerful together,' Hansen said at a news conference at the Houston space centre — the first since the crew returned to Earth.
Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crewmates reflect on historic mission
'Small and powerless, yet powerful together,' Hansen said at a news conference at the Houston space centre — the first since the crew returned to Earth.
Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crewmates give update on lunar mission
The four-person crew — commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — splashed down in the Pacific Ocean last Friday.
Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II crewmates set to hold news conference
The four-person crew — commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — splashed down in the Pacific Ocean last Friday.
Russian strikes kill at least 16 in Ukraine in biggest attack this months
Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, authorities said.
Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ head of energy agency says
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.”
Hopes for U.S.-Iran talks renewed as Pakistan’s army chief visits Tehran
The meeting comes as U.S. President Donald Trump announced the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak later on Thursday about halting the fighting.
U.S. will not renew sanctions waivers on Russian, Iranian oil, Bessent says
The moves signal an end to the Trump administration's efforts to use the sanctions waivers to free up more oil supplies and lower soaring global energy prices.
Anand says Sudan a ‘priority,’ pledges $120M in aid as war enters 4th year
Canada's foreign affairs minister said hunger is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan but it's up to global tribunals to decide whether a genocide is taking place.
Claudia Sheinbaum vows to ‘defend Mexicans at every level’
During a press briefing, Claudia Sheinbaum called Mexicans' deaths in ICE custody 'unacceptable.'
U.S. YouTuber Johnny Somali jailed in South Korea after statue stunt
In 2024, Johnny Somali posted a video of himself kissing the Statue of Peace commemorating victims of the Japanese military's sexual slavery during the Second World War.
5 things Canada and Finland have in common as NATO ally’s leader visits
Stubb said he and Carney share values and interests and that in many ways he considers Canada an honorary member of the European Union and the Nordic nations.
Mediators working to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire, officials say
The fighting has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.
Dozens of ‘cocaine hippos’ tied to drug lord Pablo Escobar to be culled
The cocaine hippos escaped Pablo Escobar's ranch after the drug lord was killed by national police in 1993. Since then, they have taken up residence in the region.
Dozens of ‘cocaine hippos’ tied to drug lord Pablo Escobar to be euthanized
The cocaine hippos escaped Escobar's ranch after the drug lord was killed by national police in 1993. Since then, they have taken up residence in the region.
Iran war fallout has ‘abruptly darkened’ global economic outlook, IMF says
The IMF downgraded its forecast for global growth to 3.1 per cent in 2026 from the 3.3 per cent it had forecast in January, but the new rate assumes the war is 'short-lived.'