South Africa celebrates 30 years since end of apartheid, but discontent grows
Analysts and polls predict that the waning popularity of the democratic party once led by Nelson Mandela is likely to see it lose its parliamentary majority for the first time.
Politics
Apr 27
Lone orca filmed killing, eating a great white shark for 1st time
A team of scientists observed a solo orca killing and then devouring the liver of a great white shark off the coast of South Africa.
Trending
Mar 7
Cruise ship worker arrested, accused of stabbing 3 people with scissors
The Norwegian Encore cruise ship was en route to Juneau, Alaska, when the employee allegedly stabbed three people in waters west of Vancouver Island, B.C.
Trending
May 8
Israel urges ICJ to reject claim Rafah operations violate initial Gaza orders
In a three-page submission released Thursday by the court, Israel labeled the new South African request “ highly peculiar and improper."
World
Feb 15
Meta says you can’t turn off its new AI tool on Facebook, Instagram
Meta has now integrated AI into Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger in Canada — but its presence may not be welcomed by all.
Canada
Apr 19
Northern lights could appear across Canada as ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm nears
Clear skies in your area could mean a spectacular display of northern lights, thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth.
Weather
May 10
Gaza protest encampment remains on Edmonton campus after Calgary sit-in ended by police
A campus protest encampment at the University of Alberta was present Friday after a similar sit-in in Calgary was shut down as police clashed with demonstrators.
Canada
May 10
Top UN court orders Israel to open more aid crossings in Gaza
The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow aid.
World
Mar 28
Charging elephant kills 79-year-old American tourist on Zambian safari
The bull elephant attacked the safari car as it travelled through Kafue National Park in western Zambia carrying six tourists and a tour guide.
World
Apr 4
Man completes run across the length of Africa after gruelling year-long trek
As admirers of Russ Cook (a.k.a. 'Hardest Geezer') celebrated his monumental run across Africa, Cook joked at the finish line he was 'a bit tired' after his 352-day run.
Trending
Apr 8
ICC warrant requests for Israeli, Hamas officials draws scorn. What happens next?
While Netanyahu and his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, do not face imminent arrest, the announcement was a symbolic blow that deepened Israel’s isolation over the Gaza conflict.
World
May 20
At UN court, Germany rejects allegations that it’s facilitating Israel conflict
Germany strongly rejected a case brought by Nicaragua at the UN's top court accusing Berlin of facilitating breaches of the Geneva Convention and international humanitarian law.
World
Apr 9
Saskatoon doctor accused of making anti-abortion comments to patient faces disciplinary charges
A Saskatoon doctor is facing disciplinary charges over accusations he told a patient not to get an abortion for religious reasons.
Health
Apr 4
Israel likely broke international law with U.S. arms, but evidence uncertain: report
The report said the U.S. was unable to immediately link specific U.S. weapons to individual strikes by Israeli forces in Gaza, meaning U.S. arms shipments can continue.
World
May 10
Silver stolen by Nazis to be displayed in London, Ont. museum as act of restitution
The two silver items were confiscated from the Ackermann family by the Nazis in 1939 and returned to the London Jewish Community Foundation on April 12, 2024.
Canada
Apr 12
UN court to hold hearings in case accusing Germany of facilitating Israel conflict
The case is based on claims that Berlin is “facilitating” acts of genocide and breaches of international law in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
World
Apr 7
Brian Mulroney’s state funeral to take place at Notre-Dame Basilica. What you should know
The funeral is scheduled to happen at Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica, led by the archbishop of Montreal and the basilica's rector.
Canada
Mar 15
Brian Mulroney remembered as a ‘lion’ of Canadian politics in MP tributes
Members of Parliament returned to the House of Commons on Monday, where they made tributes to former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
Canada
Mar 18
Israel must take all measures to prevent Gaza genocide, ICJ says in interim ruling
The top UN court stopped short Friday of ordering a ceasefire in Gaza, but demanded Israel try to contain death and damage in its military offensive in the tiny coastal enclave.
World
Jan 26
Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral
Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.
Canada
Mar 23
