via Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle EastOil 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.
Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officials
via Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officialsFollowing a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.
Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.
via 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.
A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd
via A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowdOne 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.
ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations
via ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegationsBy 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.
Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboard
via Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboardParamedics 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.
Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 at a record rate: officials
via Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 at a record rate: officialsThe head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said 1,031 deaths have been confirmed from the fast-spreading and incurable Bundibugyo virus behind the outbreak.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadership
via Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadershipZelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanding his predecessor's removal and the defence minister's reinstatement.
UK police charge man, 28, with murder of late politician Ann Widdecombe
via UK police charge man, 28, with murder of late politician Ann WiddecombeJoshua Kerry was charged after more than a week in custody on suspicion of murder and acts of terror. Police are continuing to investigate his motive.
U.S. strikes Iran over troop deaths as campaign against Tehran continues
via U.S. strikes Iran over troop deaths as campaign against Tehran continuesStep by step, the U.S. and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplier
via Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplierThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell in five U.S. states.
More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: poll
via More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: pollChina executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.
Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. police
via Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. policeA 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
via U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for EbolaThe CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'
Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports
via Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reportsPassengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.
Canadian fugitive arrested in Colombia after over 3 years on the run: OPP
via Canadian fugitive arrested in Colombia after over 3 years on the run: OPPThe OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.
‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from Erdoğan
via ‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from ErdoğanA placard in the gift box says this was the first type of revolver manufactured in Turkey in the 1990s and that the commemorative firearms were made by Turkish firm MKE.
Thieves steal over $4.5M worth of jewelry from French glassmaker museum
via Thieves steal over $4.5M worth of jewelry from French glassmaker museum'Following the terrible burglary the museum suffered, it is impossible to carry on as if nothing had happened. The investigation is ongoing,' the museum said in a statement.
United Airlines to face lawsuit over sale of ‘window seats’ with no windows
via United Airlines to face lawsuit over sale of ‘window seats’ with no windowsThe class action lawsuit was filed against United and Delta Air Lines after passengers who had purchased what they believed were window seats found themselves sat next to walls.
Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds
via Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds'These findings mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of endometriosis,' study lead from the Centre for Reproductive Health Dr. Douglas Gibson said.
AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood to appear in feature film set in the ‘Tillyverse’
via AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood to appear in feature film set in the ‘Tillyverse’Misaligned is described as a 'coming-of-age story infused with existential AI chaos' that follows an AI being through a seductive bot-driven adventure.
OPEC+ agrees to higher oil production ‘to support oil market stability’
via OPEC+ agrees to higher oil production ‘to support oil market stability’After the Iran war choked off about a fifth of the world's oil supply for several months, the world's largest alliance of oil-producing nations agreed to increase its quota.
B.C. rescuers helped locate young survivor in Venezuela quake rubble
via B.C. rescuers helped locate young survivor in Venezuela quake rubbleBurnaby Urban Search and Rescue members returned from Venezuela after helping search earthquake rubble, where their work contributed to the rescue of a young boy.
1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
via 1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump callsOne person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday.
Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report says
via Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report saysCanada's threat assessment agency says Iran's intelligence service may be behind acts of violence.
FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022
via FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.
