April 6, 2025
Anti-Trump protesters gather in Washington, other US cities
April 5 (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington, D.C., and across the U.S. on Saturday, part of some 1,200 demonstrations that were expected to form the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his…
April 6, 2025
Hundreds of protesters turn out in European cities against Trump
FRANKFURT/BERLIN, April 5 (Reuters) - Hundreds of people protested in European cities on Saturday against U.S. President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk, following a bruising week for financial markets after Trump unveiled sweeping global…
March 28, 2025
Hundreds feared dead as quake hits Thailand & Myanmar
Workers are feared trapped following the collapse of a high-rise building under construction in Thailand's capital. A 7.7 magnitude quake struck in neighbouring Myanmar on Friday at a depth of 10km, followed by a strong aftershock, according to the…
March 27, 2025
King Charles cancels engagements after experiencing temporary side effects of cancer treatment
(CNN) - Britain’s King Charles “required a short period of observation in hospital” on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side effects” from a scheduled cancer treatment in the morning, Buckingham Palace has said. “His Majesty has now returned…
March 22, 2025
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is sworn in as Namibia’s first female leader
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president on Friday, reaching the highest office in her land nearly 60 years after she joined the liberation movement fighting for independence from apartheid…
March 22, 2025
Canada’s new prime minister is triggering an election campaign this weekend. Here’s what to know
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to trigger the process for an early parliamentary election this weekend for an expected vote on April 28. The election will take place against the backdrop of a trade war and sovereignty…
March 17, 2025
Trump administration ignores judge’s order to turn deportation planes around: Sources
President Donald Trump's administration made a calculated decision to ignore a judge's directive to turn around two flights containing hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The verbal order from…
March 13, 2025
Canada, Europe hit back after US metals tariffs kick in
The European Union and Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on Wednesday after the Trump administration's metals duties went into effect, broadening a trade war with several of America's top trading partners. The U.S. at midnight began imposing 25%…
March 11, 2025
Ontario says it will slap a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity
Canada's most populous province Ontario is slapping a retaliatory 25% surcharge on electricity it sends to US states in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods. Ontario leader Doug Ford confirmed the move in a news conference…
March 11, 2025
Pope Francis’ prognosis has been ‘lifted’ on 25th consecutive day in hospital
Pope Francis' prognosis was "lifted" on Monday, marking his 25th consecutive day in the hospital, according to the Vatican. "The improvements recorded in previous days have further consolidated, as confirmed by both blood tests and clinical…