Congo’s Ebola outbreak started months before official declaration: WHO
The WHO regional director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, said sequencing indicated the outbreak’s start, with some cases early wrongly attributing to malaria and typhoid.
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At least 111 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia
The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.
At least 73 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia
The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.
At least 69 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia
The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.
At least 47 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia
The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.
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Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear call for maritime assist, says spokesperson
The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, a spokesperson said.
Count Binface continues U.K. election run as ‘intergalactic space warrior’
Binface, who has run against prime ministers past and present, was the first to throw his bucket in the ring when Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage abruptly quit Parliament.
U.K., France brace for another heat wave as temperatures soar in Europe
National weather agency Météo-France is warning about temperatures approaching 40 C (104 F) from Tuesday onward in southeastern France.
Iran says it won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz until the US meets its demands
Iran is insisting that the U.S. meet its demands in negotiations before the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
Car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office
A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, injuring two people, a day after newly sworn-in President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to crack down on armed groups.
Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row
Spain imposed border checks on Italian travellers after Rome refused to lift restrictions on Spaniards, escalating a dispute over migration to Ceuta.
Canada’s avocado supply not impacted by U.S. pause on Mexico inspections
The U.S. government this week halted inspection activities in Michoacan, Mexico's top avocado-producing state, where organized crime groups have extorted growers and exporters.
Abbot’s kneecap returned 70 years after it was taken from 13th century grave
George Box, who died last year, was 11 when he swiped the bone fragment while on a school trip to Glastonbury Abbey in the summer of 1956.
U.S. Senate passes bill that would impose punishing new sanctions on Russia
The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports that fund the Ukraine war.
At least 7 dead in student gunman shooting in Thailand, officials say
Five school staff members, including teachers and administrators, died in the shooting around 10 a.m. at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok.
Trump orders ‘birth tourism’ ban in new bid to limit birthright citizenship
The order comes after an earlier effort by Trump to overturn birthright citizenship was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled it's protected by the U.S. Constitution.
Canada must ‘be vigilant’ of foreign actors targeting technology: minister
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada must 'be vigilant' of foreign actors targeting the country's technology, pointing to artificial intelligence and intellectual property.
Europe’s new AI transparency rules are in effect. Should Canada copy them?
As of Sunday, AI systems in Europe must explicitly notify users when they're dealing with AI instead of a human, while AI-generated content like deepfakes must be labelled.
Rapid endometriosis tests now available in the U.K. What about Canada?
The tests will help rapidly reduce the time it takes for women to be told whether they have the condition, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report
The gang’s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate.
Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum shot dead during livestream
Gastelum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was best known for posting comedy skit videos, was streaming outside a fast food restaurant when he was shot.
Carney joins criticism of Infantino as FIFA leader after sell-off plan
Carney said keeping the now-abandoned World Cup sell-off plan a secret from senior FIFA staff was a 'fatal' move on Infantino's part and 'not how you run any business.'
SpaceX rocket crashed on the moon, scientists say: ‘100% confidence’
Once imaging is returned, scientists say it will confirm what NASA predicted: that the rocket’s upper stage unintentionally slammed into the moon, carving out a large crater.
Carney says Canada involved ‘from the start’ in NATO intern spying case
As a Canadian faces espionage charges in Belgium, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada has been 'involved from the start,' adding, 'draw your own conclusions.'
EXCLUSIVE: Classified report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program
The CBSA intelligence report suggests that a controversial government foreign student program opened the door to India’s most notorious crime group.
EXCLUSIVE: Classified report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang used Canada’s student visa program
The CBSA intelligence report suggests that a controversial government foreign student program opened the door to India’s most notorious crime group.
SpaceX stock sinks after first ever earnings revealed big AI spending plans
SpaceX touted faster-than-expected returns from its AI spending on its first-ever earnings call as a public company, but investors remained concerned about long-term investments.
Russian drone factory director seriously hurt in car explosion
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.
Russian drone factory director badly injured in car explosion
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.
U.S. revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa amid ongoing spat with Lula
The U.S. State Department said the decision was retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas for American diplomats and Brazil’s stalling on approving Trump’s ambassadorial nominee.