29 m. ago More than 100 vultures die in mass poisoning in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — At least 123 vultures died in South Africa’s flagship national park after eating the carcass of an elephant that was poisoned by poachers with agricultural pesticides, park authorities and an animal conservation group said Thursday. Another 83 vultures that were rescued from the site and transported for treatment by helicopter […]

Events

49 m. ago Orthodox Church leader says faith is humanity’s safeguard against the ‘impending robotocracy’

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians has said that religious faith should serve as humanity’s safeguard amid rapidly advancing technology and what he described as the “impending robotocracy.” Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, 85, said that Orthodox tradition preserves “valuable human-centric wisdom” essential for navigating a world of accelerating technological change […]

Politics

58 m. ago Trump taps wellness influencer and doctor Casey Means for surgeon general

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a physician-turned-wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Trump said in a social media post Wednesday that Means has “impeccable ‘MAHA’ […]

Science

89 m. ago What’s in a ‘papal name’ and what the new pope’s choice could mean for the church

The chosen name often honours a saint, a previous pope, or a particular legacy the new pontiff wishes to emulate

Culture

98 m. ago BCE cuts quarterly dividend, signs fibre deal with PSP Investments

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. cut its quarterly dividend payment to shareholders and announced a partnership deal with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to help accelerate the development of fibre infrastructure in the U.S. BCE chief executive Mirko Bibic said Thursday the dividend cut comes as the company faces intense price competition and sustained regulatory […]

Culture

2 h. ago U.S., UK to announce trade pact, Trump’s 1st deal since tariffs began

Trump said the deal would be a “full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come.”

Economics

2 h. ago Brookfield Corporation Reports 27% Increase in Distributable Earnings to $1.5 Billion

$850 million of Shares Repurchased to Date in 2025 Deployable Capital Increases to a Record $165 billion BROOKFIELD, Nnews, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN, TSX: BN) announced strong financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Nick Goodman, President of Brookfield Corporation, said, “Our business performed well in the first […]

Economics

2 h. ago India Shuts Over 25 Airports Near Pakistan as Tensions Mount

India has halted civilian flights to more airports that are relatively closer to Pakistan, people familiar with the matter said, signaling escalating tensions after New Delhi carried out military strikes in its neighbor’s territory.

Other

3 h. ago ‘At no point was ‘no’ initiated’: Toronto councillor continues testimony at sex assault trial

Thompson, 65, was charged with two counts of sexual assault in 2022 after two guests of his over Canada Day weekend said he touched them inappropriately.

Events

4 h. ago X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor’s account after Turkey’s request

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ‘s social media account on X has been blocked in Turkey, officials and reports said Thursday, the latest move against a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Engelli Web, a website that that tracks and reports internet censorship in Turkey, X […]

Economics

7 h. ago Trump Aid Cut Threatens Africa’s Growth, AfDB Candidate Warns

US President Donald Trump’s plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars of funding to the African Development Bank will hit growth on the continent, said Samuel Maimbo, a candidate to take over the leadership of the lender.

Other

7 h. ago Toyota Sees $1.3 Billion Profit Hit in Two Months on US Tariffs

Toyota Motor Corp. said US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will result in a ¥180 billion ($1.3 billion) hit to operating income in just two months, with the Japanese carmaker joining a growing list of companies scrambling to shield themselves from trade turmoil.

Economics

8 h. ago 'I was stunned': Edmonton Oilers shock the hockey world in new way

This in from arguably hockey’s sharpest announcer Ray Ferraro of TSN, his amazement at the play of the Edmonton Oilers in coming back from a 2-1 deficit to the Vegas Golden Knights to win 4-2. “Frankly, I was stunned with how the second period played out,” Ferraro said on the Ray & Dregs podcast. “Like, […]

Sport

9 h. ago Trump 2.0, la règle de droit et la réponse des avocats d’ici

Les effets du mépris de la règle de droit par la Maison-Blanche ne sont pas limités par une frontière géographique.

Other

11 h. ago Farmer who reported theft of 45,000 chicks charged with fraud, mischief: OPP

More than two years after a reported theft of 45,000 chicks from a Huron County farm, OPP have laid charges – against the farmer who reported the theft. Huron OPP said Wednesday a 41-year-old South Huron man is charged with fraud over $5,000 and public mischief in a case one farmer described as “mind-boggling” when […]

Other

12 h. ago No explosives found at north Edmonton property, residents cleared to return home

More than 100 people spent the night out of their homes. On Wednesday, police said the testing of materials was finished and no explosive or volatile chemicals were found.

Other

12 h. ago Elections Canada blames ‘human error’ as over 800 special ballots misplaced in B.C. riding office

The agency said an initial analysis shows that the outcomes in the 74 districts were not affected by the mislaid ballots

Politics

12 h. ago NTT Data Shares Awash With Buy Orders on NTT Tender Offer Plan

Shares of NTT Data Group Corp. were untraded on a glut of buy orders after Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. said it may make its data unit a wholly-owned subsidiary, a move geared at making AI central to the telecom giant’s operations.

Other

12 h. ago B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures after Lapu Lapu attack

Premier Eby said Wednesday that former chief justice Christopher Hinkson has agreed to serve as commissioner to conduct a festival safety review “in a very short period of time.”

Events

12 h. ago B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures after attack

Premier Eby said Wednesday that former chief justice Christopher Hinkson has agreed to serve as commissioner to conduct a festival safety review “in a very short period of time.”

Events