Politics
Saskatchewan, Canada, town can't find anyone to run for mayor
Oct. 24 (UPI) -- A town in Saskatchewan, Canada, is facing one major hurdle in the run-up to its November municipal election: No one is…
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Empire expands its ecommerce via Instacart, Uber Eats partnerships
Canadian food retail company Empire Company Limited, and parent company of Sobeys, has announced partnerships with both Instacart and Uber…
News
A car bomb explodes outside a police station in western Mexico, wounding 3 officers
ACAMBARO, Mexico (AP) — A car bomb left outside a police station in the town of Acambaro in western Mexico has wounded three people,…
Politics
Canada to reduce immigration targets as Trudeau acknowledges his policy failed
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that the country will significantly reduce the number of new…
Politics
EU 'deeply alarmed' by reports of North Korean soldiers in Russia
The European Union is "deeply alarmed" by reports that North Korea is sending soldiers to fight in the all-out Russian invasion of…
News
Video of singer's alleged torture sparks Cameroon outrage
A video purportedly showing popular Cameroonian singer Simon Longkana Agno, widely known as Longue Longue, being tortured has led to…
News
Mozambique's ruling party wins landslide in disputed poll
Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country's divisive, violence-marred election, extending its 49-year grip on power in the…
Fashion
I Own Two Pairs of These Adidas Sneakers That Are Even Comfier Than My Sambas
Dotdash Meredith and Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. I wore them nonstop for two weeks in…
Politics
Employment rate for Ukrainian refugees in Germany doubles since 2022
The employment rate among Ukrainian refugees in Germany has almost doubled since 2022, authorities said on Thursday. The study from the…
Politics
Germany pledges extra €96 million for Lebanon at Paris aid conference
Germany on Thursday pledged a further €96 million ($104 million) in support for Lebanon at an aid conference convened by French President…
Politics
Venezuelan opposition leaders win the EU’s top human rights prize
BRUSSELS (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have won the European Union’s top human…
Politics
Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi meet, 2 days after a China-India border deal
China and India should manage their differences properly, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…
Business
Apple Hires 400 New Workers For Retail Stores As It Looks To Ramp Up India Presence
This story was first published on the Benzinga India portal. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is planning to hire 400 new employees for its upcoming…
Business
Sea snake image taken from diving school's post about Malaysia, not South Korea
Screenshot of the false claim shared on Facebook. Captured October 18, 2024 Identical claims were shared on Facebook here, here and here.…
Politics
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations
Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the…
Business
Beyond Business: How Mira Tzur is Shaping the Future of Entrepreneurship
“Everything changes, yet somehow remains the same. Inevitably, we are reminded that the present moment is all we truly have," a…
Politics
European leaders meet to re-energise offshore wind power
The countries bordering the North Sea meet in Denmark on Thursday to seal commitments to boost offshore wind power, a sector that is…
Politics
Baerbock warns of Lebanon destabilization as Germany pledges €60m aid
Germany is pledging an additional €60 million ($64.7 million) in humanitarian aid to Lebanon, as Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warns…
News
All aboard the sparkling railway breaking new ground for East Africa
Shaped and coloured like the country’s rare gemstone, tanzanite, the sparkling new railway terminal in Dar es Salaam is a symbol of…
Politics
Ukraine's Zelensky thanks G7 states for latest military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Western allies for the latest military aid worth billions of dollars. The $50 billion loan…
News
Events being held to raise awareness concerning Ukrainian humanitarian needs
A group of individuals are raising awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and are asking the public to join in their…
News
Is This the World’s Most Dangerous Surfable River Wave?
“Welcome to the Skookumchuck Narrows,” says Dylan Graves, in the latest edit on his always entertaining YouTube channel. “A tidal rapid…
Business
Argentina's economic activity contracts less than expected in August
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's economic activity grew 0.2% in August from July and fell less than expected from a year ago in the…
Business
Apple CEO Reaffirms Commitment to China Investment in Meeting with Tech Minister
Following a meeting with Jin Zhuanglong, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Apple (AAPL, Financials) CEO Tim Cook promised…