Category: Global News
Israel blows up Gaza City high-rise, escalating deadly assault
Fear is spreading that an Israeli strike on a Gaza City high-rise signals a new stage of ethnic cleansing of the north.
Chicago teachers hand out safety tips as troop deployment looms
The Chicago Teachers Union was handing out flyers at schools Friday informing parents of their rights.
Canada to give automakers a break on EV sales target as US tariffs weigh
Canadian PM Carney also announced a fund of $5 billion Canadian ($3.6bn US) to help firms in sectors hurt by tariffs.
Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, gives no timeline
Five Shia ministers walk out of cabinet debate as Hezbollah remains adamant it will hold onto its weapons.
Air Canada flight attendants reject wage offer
Flight attendants had been unhappy both with the wage offer and the way it had been forcibly imposed on them.
Belgium asks US not to destroy millions in contraceptives bound for Africa
Trump administration has confirmed it plans to destroy already purchased supplies, preventing their distribution.
Bus crashes off steep cliff, killing at least 15 people in Sri Lanka
A passenger bus veered off the road in a mountainous region in Sri Lanka, killing at least 15 people onboard.
How significant is Xi, Putin and Kim’s first meeting in Beijing?
Leaders of China, Russia and North Korea are centre stage at military parade.
Sabalenka vs Anisimova – US Open women’s final: Match start time, stats
Will Sabalenka overcome her two Grand Slam final losses in 2025 to beat Anisimova, a woman carving a comeback trail?
EU slaps $3.45bn fine on Google for unfair ad practices
Tech giant fined for third time in a week after being hit with multimillion-dollar penalties in US and France.