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6h ago

Mark Carney, ex-central banker, to become Canada's next prime minister

Carney will replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January.
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
7h ago

Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza

The cut was affecting a desalination plant producing drinking water for central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah area. Hamas called it part of Israel’s “starvation policy.”
People exit a destroyed building, as seen from outside
People exit a destroyed building, as seen from outside
14h ago

Flight cancellations at Germany’s Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike

The surprise walkout reportedly took place with only about a half-hour's notice.
Two people paste a red sign that reads "Warn-streik" onto a pole inside of an airport
Two people paste a red sign that reads "Warn-streik" onto a pole inside of an airport
15h ago

Pope thanks volunteers for ‘miracle of tenderness’ as another Holy Year event passes without him

In Francis' absence, the Vatican held celebrations of its Holy Year, an event that brings millions of pilgrims to Rome every quarter-century.
Pope Francis waves while seated in his wheelchair
Pope Francis waves while seated in his wheelchair

World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts

Slashing tuberculosis aid could endanger millions of lives abroad, health authorities say, with potential consequences for the U.S., where TB cases have also been rising.
A relative adjusts the oxygen mask of a tuberculosis patient in Hyderabad, India, in 2018.
A relative adjusts the oxygen mask of a tuberculosis patient in Hyderabad, India, in 2018.
19h ago

Alice Weidel doesn’t fit the profile of a far-right politician. The German AfD is willing to look past it.

Weidel led the Alternative for Germany, a male-dominated party accused of far-right extremism, from the fringes into the heart of power.
Alice Weidel in Berlin
Alice Weidel in Berlin

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill more than 20 as Polish prime minister warns against appeasement

“This is what happens when someone appeases barbarians,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote Saturday on X.
Image: 13th Brigade UAV Team Operates Bomber Drones In Kharkiv Region
Image: 13th Brigade UAV Team Operates Bomber Drones In Kharkiv Region

Judges and world leaders defy Trump as Congress sits on sidelines

Federal judges have lifetime tenure, and foreign leaders answer to their own citizenry. For now, they’re acting as the emergency brakes on Trump as he pushes to remake the world.
Donald Trump meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Donald Trump meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
1d ago

Three wanted in Toronto pub shooting that injured 12

The three gunmen were wearing masks over their faces when they opened fire in the pub on Friday night, police said.
Image: First responders on the scene of a shooting that occurred at a pub in Toronto on March 8, 2025.
Image: First responders on the scene of a shooting that occurred at a pub in Toronto on March 8, 2025.

Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' amid weekslong hospitalization, Vatican says

“The clinical condition of the Holy Father in recent days has remained stable and, consequently, demonstrates a good response to therapy,” the Vatican said.
Vatican Pope Health
Vatican Pope Health
2d ago

Israeli airstrike kills 2 in southern Gaza amid push for ceasefire extension

Hamas said there are “positive indicators” over the possible start of negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire deal, without giving further details.
People walk around the debris.
People walk around the debris.

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