Air Canada CEO to retire after condolence comments criticized
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Cuba awaits sanctioned Russian oil shipment as US signals no objection
Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of crude, potentially easing the island’s severe fuel shortages amid a U.S. oil blockade.
Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of crude, potentially easing the island’s severe fuel shortages amid a U.S. oil blockade.
American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.
North Korea tests more powerful solid-fuel engine for US-range missiles
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an upgraded solid-fuel missile engine designed for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an upgraded solid-fuel missile engine designed for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.
Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.
Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen during transit across Europe
Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.
Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.
Iran latest: US troops wounded in missile attack at Saudi air base, AP reports
An Iranian missile attack reportedly wounded several U.S. troops and damaged several planes at an air base in Saudi Arabia.
An Iranian missile attack reportedly wounded several U.S. troops and damaged several planes at an air base in Saudi Arabia.
IOC chair announces ban on transgender athletes in female competitions in Olympic events
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. The policy will be in effect starting with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. The policy will be in effect starting with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
Trump tells Iran to ‘get serious’ on negotiations after Tehran dismisses ceasefire proposal
Iran and the United States released conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war after Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal.
Iran and the United States released conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war after Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal.
President Trump’s visit to China set for May after being postponed by Iran war
The long-planned, face-to-face meeting between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies will now take place in mid-May.
The long-planned, face-to-face meeting between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies will now take place in mid-May.
‘Lion King’ lyrics lawsuit: Comedian sued for $27M over viral translation
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi is being sued over his now-viral translation of the iconic “Lion King” chant, with the composer saying the intentional mistranslation denigrates its cultural significance.
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi is being sued over his now-viral translation of the iconic “Lion King” chant, with the composer saying the intentional mistranslation denigrates its cultural significance.
Trump says Iran negotiations ongoing as US strikes two-thirds of country's munitions plants
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.
Trump's approval rating hit new low amid Iran war, recent poll finds
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
Drivers play rock, paper, scissors to pass time in traffic jam
A traffic jam in South Africa took an amusing turn as two drivers faced off in a game of rock, paper, scissors.
A traffic jam in South Africa took an amusing turn as two drivers faced off in a game of rock, paper, scissors.
More troops reportedly being sent to Middle East
President Donald Trump said government officials were holding productive talks with Tehran, but Iran denied there were discussions as the war continues.
President Donald Trump said government officials were holding productive talks with Tehran, but Iran denied there were discussions as the war continues.
American Dennis Coyle freed in Afghanistan after January 2025 arrest
The U.S. Department of State announced Tuesday that Dennis Coyle, 64, was freed after being held without charges for approximately 14 months.
The U.S. Department of State announced Tuesday that Dennis Coyle, 64, was freed after being held without charges for approximately 14 months.
Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.
This major city is introducing paid menstrual leave for female public workers
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
A major city has introduced a new policy granting female public employees up to two days of paid menstrual leave each month, aiming to improve worker well-being and productivity.
Live updates: Trump says US considering 'winding down' military operations in Iran
The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices surging.
The US military is deploying three more warships and marines to the Middle East as Iran fires on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states, sending oil and gas prices surging.