Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East
Oil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.
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BTS won’t submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category added
The bands announcement follows the introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the Grammys meant to recognize the work and contributions of Asian artists.
Death toll rises to 18 following 7.1 quake in southwestern Japan
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit a day earlier in the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu also left at least 62 people injured, six of them seriously.
Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officials
Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.
Could Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian ship merge 2 ongoing wars?
Iran has vowed to respond to Saturday's attack, which Ukraine claimed was targeting a vessel that was allegedly carrying military equipment between Iran and Russia.
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France order 4,000 more evacuations as fires ravage southwest Europe
France may never have seen an evacuation on this scale in peacetime, as it is “very likely” to be the largest civilian evacuation operation ever carried out in the country.
U.S. walks out on UN meeting following France’s human rights criticism
The surprise move during a U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed U.S. opposition to giving U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk another four-year term.
Nearly 500 civilians dead in Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, UN says
The report also explores other human rights issues, including a deadly crackdown on protests in western Afghanistan over restrictions on women’s clothing.
Canadian aid in Gaza squandered by Israeli actions, UN says
The UN official overseeing water and sanitation in Gaza is praising Canada's support for Palestinians but warns that some of its aid money is being squandered by Israel's actions.
Dozens injured, missing after 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.
Dozens injured after 7.1 earthquake shook part of southern Japan
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.
Canadians returning from ISIS ‘highly likely’ to pose threat, intelligence report says
The report by Canada's threat assessment agency highlights the risks posed by veterans of the terror group.
Minister vows probe of ‘quite serious’ charges against Canadian NATO intern
Officials will look into whether the suspect arrested on espionage charges in Belgium has done any work for agencies in Canada, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.
Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.
A judge set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.
France says huge wildfire no longer growing after 220k evacuations
France’s interior minister said Monday that a monster wildfire has stopped growing after 220,000 forced out of their homes in the country’s southwest, cautions it isn’t yet beaten.
Suspect in fatal Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police
Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.
Germany says Berlin Pride attack believed to be act of Islamic extremist terror
Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.
Israel pitches high-tech trade, safer AI to Canada amid diplomatic tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney has never had a formal call or meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd
One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.
Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors said on Saturday.
More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn
Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate as crews battle fast-moving flames fuelled by extreme heat.
Trump says ‘show must go on’ at rescheduled correspondents’ dinner
Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner as organizers honoured Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales for his actions during April's shooting.
ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations
By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan, the first time in its history the court has made such a move.
Qantas jet lands in Australia after 19-hour non-stop test flight from France
The Australian carrier plans to start selling tickets for its non-stop flight in February, CEO Vanessa Hudson told an event in Toulouse, France, in June, Reuters reported.
Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboard
Paramedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben.
Meet the donkey brigade that’s helping curb wildfires in Spain
Research shows that the use of grazing animals can reduce the rate at which fires spread and therefore make them easier to control and put out.
What is India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ movement challenging Modi?
India's “Cockroach” protests began more than a month ago over leaks in some of the country’s most competitive entrance exams for medical colleges and government jobs.
Canada and Ecuador set to sign free trade deal in Ottawa
Mujtaba Hussain, a spokesperson for International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, confirmed a signing ceremony is taking place but said there are no public events scheduled.
Why Ukraine struck Wildberries, Russia’s largest online marketplace
Kyiv’s drones first hit the sites over the weekend in Elektrostal, just east of Moscow, and in the Tambov region, killing eight people and injuring scores more.
‘Leg hair harassment:’ men wearing shorts to work sparks debate in Japan
New rules around casual office attire marks a bold change in a country where dark suits and white shirts have long been the uniform for office workers.