Venezuela faces aftershocks as questions mount over earthquake response
Five days after the twin quakes, questions loomed about whether the cash-strapped government will be able to care for thousands of people who have been left homeless.
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28-year-old man dead in fatal crocodile attack near Mexico resort
The victim's body was reportedly recovered Saturday morning approximately 300 metres offshore following an overnight search and rescue operation at sea and on land.
6 killed in shooting at mother-and-baby shelter in Germany, police say
Authorities have not confirmed how many people were injured. All those killed were adults, a spokesperson with Stade police told Reuters.
5 killed in shooting outside youth welfare centre in Germany, police say
Authorities have not confirmed how many people were injured. All those killed were adults, a spokesperson with Stade police told Reuters.
Trump claims Iran has requested meeting, but officials say nothing scheduled
Earlier on Monday, Iran's president said that US$6 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released by Qatar, as negotiations with the United States were challenged.
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Search for MH370 flight wreckage extended for another year
The extension enables Ocean Infinity to complete the remaining 7,428.54-square-kilometer search area for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
Skydiving plane crashes in France killing 11: officials
Flight tracking sites identified the plane as a single-engine Pilatus PC-6, a small transporter of freight, passengers and skydivers.
Rescue teams race against clock to find Venezuela earthquake survivors
More than 2,200 rescue workers from across the world had arrived by Saturday, the United Nations said, and more were still arriving.
Canadian teacher in Venezuela describes chaos as earthquakes’ death toll climbs
A Canadian teacher living in Venezuela says people are digging through rubble by hand and sleeping in parks as search efforts continue following a pair of devastating earthquakes.
Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue team deploys to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
Seven members of Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue are now heading to Venezuela to help find and rescue people trapped by the earthquakes.
An ‘Omega block’ is behind Europe’s heat wave — can it happen in Canada?
The heat wave has pushed temperatures as much as 18 degrees Celsius above their seasonal average, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.
Israel, Lebanon sign framework deal with U.S. seen as ‘first step’ to peace
The officials did not share details on the agreement, which does not include Hezbollah and prompted one of the group's officials in Lebanon to warn of civil war.
Trump vows 100% tariffs if Europe enacts digital services tax
In a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of taxes on American companies.
Royal finances under the spotlight as King Charles publishes tax bill
The King only pays taxes on his personal income, which is generated from his privately owned estates, Balmoral in Scotland and Sandringham on the east coast of England.
How 24 Sussex compares to official residences in other G7 countries
The planned restoration of 24 Sussex Drive has renewed hope that the prime minister's official residence will once again be on par with those of other world leaders.
U.S. strikes Iran after Trump claims ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire
Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran carried out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship's upper deck.
Trump says Iran committed ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement
Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran carried out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship's upper deck.
Sherritt shutting down Alberta refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out
Sherritt International has shut down its Alberta refinery after running out of feed from its Cuba mine, as the company faces operational and financial challenges.
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 920, thousands more missing
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the new toll early Friday as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crews from all over the world.
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 589, thousands injured
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the new toll early Friday as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crews from all over the world.
New imaging reveals hidden philosophy from scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius
Researchers used AI tools to achieve the first complete viewings of closed scrolls burnt by the eruption that buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD.
No reports of Canadian casualties in deadly Venezuelan earthquakes: GAC
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez said early Friday that the death toll has risen to 589, with 2,980 injured following dual earthquakes hitting the region Wednesday.
Deadly Venezuela earthquakes leave families separated as flights are cancelled
A Toronto café owner says he immediately contacted family in Caracas after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, as residents here await news on what's to come in the region.
FIFA to allow pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup clash in Seattle
Friday's group game falls on Seattle's Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December's draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.
Canada at ‘disadvantage’ without diplomatic presence in Iran, Carney says
Carney said it's hard to address consular matters, such as assisting Canadians abroad, in places like Venezuela or Iran where Ottawa doesn't have embassies.
Airbus told to inspect A380 jets after regulators reported cracks in wings
Airbus said on Wednesday it was supporting inspections on a subset of A380 aircraft after Europe's aviation regulator ordered urgent checks on the jets’ wing structures.
Canada commits $5M in aid as Venezuela reels from deadly earthquakes
Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier Thursday Canada was 'preparing humanitarian assistance' for Venezuela following a pair of deadly earthquakes the night before.
Canada readies aid as Venezuela reels from deadly earthquakes, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is 'preparing humanitarian assistance' for Venezuela following a pair of deadly earthquakes hit the country Wednesday evening.
12-year-old boy attacked by shark while swimming in Bahamas
The boy's mother reported to police that while on a tour in the Exuma Cays area, the boy was swimming with his brother when a shark attacked him.
King Charles III set to reveal personal tax bill in bid for transparency
The king has a personal fortune valued at 680 million pounds ($896 million), which puts him at No. 230 on the Sunday Times’ annual list of Britain’s richest people.