Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings
The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as far away as Brazil’s Amazon about 1,700 kilometers away.
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NATO’s Rutte brings charts, pushback as Trump questions alliance’s worth
Rutte's visit to Washington came two weeks before the annual NATO leaders' summit in Turkey, putting further pressure on the secretary-general to soothe Trump's anger.
NATO’s Rutte brings charts, pushback to White House as Trump mulls leaving
Rutte's visit to Washington came two weeks before the annual NATO leaders' summit in Turkey, putting further pressure on the secretary-general to soothe Trump's anger.
Sydney woman mauled by shark briefly wakes from coma, says ‘I love you’ to family
The victim had been in a coma for over a week after being mauled by a shark while swimming close to the shore at a beach in the Sydney area.
Five Eyes issue ‘call to action’ as AI becomes a ‘core’ cybersecurity risk
The joint advisory says AI offers 'powerful tools' to strengthen cyber defences and urges organizations to integrate them into their core business strategies.
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20M barrels of oil just exited the Strait of Hormuz, says US official
Some 20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.
Indigenous group looking to repatriate ‘sacred’ artifacts from Switzerland
A group of First Nations leaders and advocates in Manitoba want help repatriating thousands of Indigenous artifacts from a privately run museum in Switzerland.
UN nuclear head says inspections of Iran sites is ‘going to happen’
The remarks by International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi was the firmest yet from the UN agency, which is viewed as key in determining Iran's nuclear stockpile.
Ottawa student flagged as security threat over research helpful to Iran’s weapons program
Classified intelligence reports call an Iranian doctoral candidate a threat to Canada’s security.
Man arrested in Hungary for collecting human body parts from cemeteries
Hungary's National Bureau of Investigation announced that the 30-year-old man from Budapest was arrested on suspicion of illegal use of human bodies.
U.S.-Iran working to finalize deal as Iranian president arrives in Pakistan
President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams work on details of the deal following negotiations on Monday led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance
Iran-U.S. talks have set ‘good foundation’ for ending war, Vance says
Vance left the ongoing talks in Switzerland progress after claiming progress on multiple fronts, including ensuring the Strait of Hormuz stays open.
Andy Burnham aims to replace Keir Starmer as U.K. PM. Who is he?
Burnham is an experienced politician whose career has taken him from high-level government jobs to the mayoralty of Greater Manchester, and now to the cusp of the PM’s office.
Canada commits to purchase Arctic radar system components from Australia
Canada and Australia have agreed on terms to allow Ottawa to buy components of the Arctic over-the-horizon radar system from BAE Systems Australia.
U.K.’s Keir Starmer announces he is resigning as prime minister
Starmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside 10 Downing Street and announce a premature departure, two years after a landslide election victory.
U.K.’s Kier Starmer announces he is resigning as prime minister
Starmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside 10 Downing Street and announce a premature departure, two years after a landslide election victory.
Pressure mounts on U.K. PM Starmer to resign as Trump weighs in
Labour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party.
The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet
The unusually short competition to build the Canadian navy’s next submarine fleet seemed to focus on everything but the boats themselves.
Expert warns U.S.-Iran deal faces major obstacles after latest Strait of Hormuz closure
Questions remain about whether a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement can hold amid ongoing regional tensions.
2 trains collide north of London, killing at least 1, U.K. police say
A video posted on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with both still on the tracks.
2 trains collide north of London, killing 1 and injuring dozens: UK police
A video posted on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with both still on the tracks.
2 trains collide north of London, U.K., police response underway
A video posted on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with both still on the tracks.
Russian cybercriminals tied to global fake computer update scam: RCMP
SocGholish malware, linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp, exploited thousands of WordPress sites to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and data.
2 men sentenced to prison for arson at property of UK’s Keir Starmer
The men targeted a car and two properties linked to Starmer over three nights in May 2025 on the orders of a Russian-speaking figure going by the name of “El Money."
Italian diplomat cancels trip to U.S. as Meloni slams Trump
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and Italy.
Canadian citizen killed in South Africa shooting at Kruger National Park
A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Thursday in an apparent accident at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.
Israel, Hezbollah call truce after fighting scuttles U.S.-Iran peace talks
Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, three officials said.
U.S. and Iran call off talks due to fighting in Lebanon, officials say
Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, three officials said.
Why strategic oil reserve refills will take ‘a lot of time’ after Iran deal
If the Strait of Hormuz reopens following the signing of the Iran peace deal on Friday, experts say it will still take some time to replenish the world's strategic oil stockpiles.
Hegseth slams NATO and ‘middle powers’ talk, launches Europe troop review
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech appeared to take a veiled dig at recent remarks made by Prime Minister Mark Carney about middle powers needing to band together.