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.
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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.
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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.'
More peace talks sought as U.S. blockade of Iranian ports takes effect
U.S. President Donald Trump said a second round of talks could happen 'over the next two days' in an interview with the New York Post.
Talks ongoing as U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues
Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war’s economic fallout.
Talks continue as U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues
Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war’s economic fallout.
Husband of woman missing in Bahamas released without charges
'They had no choice but to release him. It's unfortunate they had to exhaust the entire investigative period to come to the conclusion,' Brian Hooker's lawyer said.
Canadian killed in Lebanon, Anand says while calling for ceasefire
Community organizers say Haider is survived by his wife and five children, including a one-year-old.
Cuba’s president says ‘we will defend ourselves’ against U.S. invasion
'If the time comes, I don't think there would be any justification for the United States to launch a military aggression against Cuba,' Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said.
Why the U.S. is blockading the Strait of Hormuz and NATO doesn’t want in
Meanwhile, NATO allies including Britain and France said they would not be drawn into the conflict by taking part in the blockade.
U.S. says Iranian port blockade will begin as NATO allies refuse to join
Meanwhile, NATO allies including Britain and France said they would not be drawn into the conflict by taking part in the blockade.