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WorldSep 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk's killer blended in on Utah university campus, and a high-powered rifle is recovered

Law enforcement officials say the sniper who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk has not been identified and is believed to have jumped off the roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot. The FBI said Thursday officials have recovered a high-powered rifle from the scene. Kirk was killed with a gunshot from a distant rooftop at the Utah Valley University campus. Police say the shooter appears to be of ``college age'' and is believed to have blended in on the university campus where Kirk was shot in the latest act of political violence to befall America. Kirk was an a
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WorldSep 10, 2025

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot in Utah

Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, Turning Point said. Videos posted to social media show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogan, ``The American Comeback'' and ``Prove Me Wrong.'' A single shot rings out and Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as a large volume of blood gushes from the left side of his neck. Stunned spectators gasp and scream, and some run away. The AP was able to confirm the videos
WorldSep 10, 2025

Poland says it shot down Russian drones that violated its airspace during strikes on Ukraine

Poland says that multiple Russian drones entered its territory over the course of several hours and were shot down with help from NATO allies. The military described the incursion as an ``act of aggression'' carried out during a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine. Russia said it did not target Poland. But close ally, Belarus, said it tracked some drones that ``lost their course'' because they were jammed. However, several European leaders said they believe that the incursion amounted to an intentional escalation by Russia. Poland said some of the drones came from Belarus. Polish airspace has
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WorldSep 09, 2025

Hamas confirms six killed in Israeli attack on Qatari capital

Hamas has confirmed the killing of six people, including a member of Qatari security forces, in an Israeli attack on the Qatari capital, Doha. Hamas said its negotiating team survived the attack but the son of the group's chief negotiator, Khalil al-Haya, was among those killed. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump assured Qatari leaders in a statement that such a thing would not happen again on their soil. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the attack was carried out by targeting Hamas' senior leadership. Netanyahu said that our attack in Doha was in rev
WorldSep 09, 2025

Apple's iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and $100 price hike for Pro model

Apple has rolled out its next generation of iPhones that includes a new ultra-thin model and a slight price hike for one of its high-end models, while the company feels the squeeze of a global trade war. The iPhone 17 line-up includes a new slimmed-down model that will adopt the ``Air'' name that Apple already uses for its sleekest iPads and Mac computers. The new iPhones are the first to be released since President Donald Trump returned to the White House and unleashed a barrage of tariffs, in what his administration says is an attempt to bring overseas manufacturing back to the U.S. _ a cr
WorldSep 09, 2025

Israel says it targets Hamas leadership in Qatar's capital as blast heard in Doha

Israel says it launched a strike targeting Hamas' leadership in Qatar's capital. The attack on Tuesday further widenis Israel's campaign against the militant group. Negotiations over ending the war in the Gaza Strip appears stalemated before a new military offensive there. Black smoke rose over the skyline of Doha with authorities there acknowledging the strike. It wasn't immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the attack. It wasn't immediately clear how the attack was carried out. But an Israeli military spokesman referred to Israel's air force carrying out the strike.
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WorldSep 09, 2025

Nepal's prime minister resigns as protests against the government and corruption rage on

Nepal's prime minister has resigned as protests against a short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent and expanded into broader criticism of his government and accusations of corruption among the Himalayan country's political elite. Tuesday's resignation appeared to have little effect on the demonstrations. Tens of thousands of protesters remained on the streets late in the day. They blocked roads, stormed government buildings and set them on fire. In some cases, they attacked political leaders. A day earlier, demonstrations led by young people angry about the blocking of sever
WorldSep 04, 2025

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91

Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer, has died at 91, his fashion house confirmed. Armani, known for his understated elegance, missed Milan Fashion Week in June 2025 due to an undisclosed condition. He was planning a major event for his fashion house's 50th anniversary this month. Armani revolutionized Italian ready-to-wear fashion in the late 1970s with his relaxed silhouette. His empire, worth over $10 billion, included clothing, accessories, and more. Armani's influence extended to Hollywood, dressing stars like Richard Gere and Anne Hathaway.
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WorldSep 04, 2025

Death toll in Lisbon streetcar crash rises to 17 as investigators

The death toll in the crash of a famous Lisbon streetcar popular with tourists has risen to 17 after two of the 23 injured people died from their injuries while in hospital care. A Portuguese emergency services official said Thursday that the dead were all adults. The head of Lisbon's Civil Protection Agency declined to provide their names or nationalities. The official said that their families would be informed first. She said that another 21 people were injured in Wednesday's crash. More than half were foreigners. The cause of the crash was under investigation.

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CanadaJul 30, 2026

Canada–U.S. trade tensions deepen as major American unions urge review of proposed tariffs

Two of the largest private-sector labour unions in the United States are calling for a return to stable and balanced trade relations with Canada amid ongoing trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington. The United Steelworkers (USW) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have opposed proposed new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. According to a joint letter sent to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, the unions urged the White House to reconsider the proposed tariffs, arguing that Canada and the United States have long shared one of the world's closest
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CanadaJul 30, 2026

WestJet flight attendants issue 72-hour strike notice as labour talks continue

WestJet's union representing approximately 4,400 flight attendants has issued a 72-hour strike notice, raising the possibility of a walkout beginning Sunday if a new collective agreement is not reached. In response, the airline has served the union with a lockout notice. According to the union, the key issues in the dispute include compensation for time spent performing ground duties and wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living. WestJet maintains that flight attendants are fully compensated under its "credit hour" pay system rather than through a traditional hourly wage model. Neg
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FeaturedJul 30, 2026

Missing 11-year-old Calgary boy Parker found dead after extensive two-week search

Calgary police have confirmed that 11-year-old Parker, who had been missing for the past two weeks, has been found dead following one of the largest search operations in the city's history. According to Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan, Parker, who was autistic and non-verbal, disappeared from a day home on July 16. His body was discovered at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday inside a small pipe located approximately 137 to 152 metres into a tunnel near Deerfoot Trail. The location is about one kilometre from Connaught Drive N.W., where he was last seen. Police said the discovery followed a public
BCJul 30, 2026

Metro Vancouver Transit Police arrest suspect in alleged assault on senior woman outside Surrey Central Station

Metro Vancouver Transit Police have arrested a man in connection with an alleged assault that left a 78-year-old woman seriously injured outside Surrey Central Station. According to Transit Police, the incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. The woman was walking outside the station when a man approached from behind and allegedly shoved her as he passed. She fell to the ground and struck her head against a nearby wall, suffering a serious head injury. Paramedics transported her to hospital for treatment. Police said the suspect fled the area following the incident. Investig
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CanadaJul 29, 2026

Carney targets new trade agreements with ASEAN, India and other Asian partners by year-end

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada aims to finalize new trade agreements with ASEAN member states, India, Thailand and the Philippines by the end of 2026, a move the federal government says would give Canadian businesses access to markets representing nearly three billion consumers. Speaking to reporters in Red Deer, Alta., Carney said the government intends to conclude free trade agreements with India and other key partners before the end of the year. According to the prime minister, the agreements are expected to create new opportunities for Canadian businesses in some of the Asia-Pacifi