Air Canada flight attendants hold controversial wage vote
There are signs of discontent among Air Canada workers, as tentative agreement between union and airline is criticised.
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Senate clashes with RFK Jr over vaccine policies and CDC firings
RFK Jr faces bipartisan criticism for allegedly undermining vaccine trust and reshaping public health leadership.
Sudan rescuers pull 370 bodies from Darfur landslides, many remain trapped
Bodies of 370 people recovered after a landslide struck in the remote Sudanese village of Tarasin after heavy rain.
In besieged Sudan city, civilians face death if they try to escape
Civilians trapped in el-Fasher say the RSF is targeting those trying to escape.
DR Congo announces new Ebola outbreak
Authorities suspect 28 cases of the deadly virus, with the latest recorded in the southern Kasai province.
Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,200
An aftershock hit the quake-hit area of Afghanistan on Thursday as aid organisations struggle to reach survivors.
Judge blocks Trump’s bid to cut $4bn in US foreign aid
Federal judge says Trump administration cannot refuse to spend funds appropriated by US Congress.
US Justice Department launches fraud probe into Fed Gov Lisa Cook: Report
Probe follows a lawsuit filed by Cook challenging Trump firing her from the central bank on mortgage fraud allegations.
In boat strike, Trump repurposes ‘war on terror’ for Latin American crime
Analysts warn the US is using its 'war on terror' playbook for potential extrajudicial killings in Latin America.
Washington, DC, sues to stop Trump deployment of National Guard
DC attorney general says ongoing deployment in US capital is illegal, as Trump floats sending troops to more cities.
Trump says he has pressured Putin for Ukraine truce: So what has he done?
US President Trump has threatened non-specific consequences for Putin if Russia fails to agree to peace with Ukraine.
Venezuela has the world’s most oil: Why doesn’t it earn more from exports?
Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, more than five times more than the United States.
Nepal moves to block Facebook, X, YouTube and others
The restrictions come after the social media giants failed to meet state registration requirements, says government.
Climate change driving conditions for Iberian wildfires: Study
Portugal and Spain account for two-thirds of one million hectares of land destroyed by wildfire in Europe in 2025.
Google told to pay $425m for breaching millions of users’ privacy
US tech giant says jury decision misunderstands its products and it will appeal.
Peru court hands ex-President Toledo new 13-year corruption sentence
Alejandro Toledo is one of five former Peruvian presidents jailed in recent years as political turbulence continues.
Experts call on US Health Secretary RFK Jr to resign over misinformation
Health experts said Kennedy's 'repeated efforts to undermine science and public health' left Americans 'less safe'.
LIVE: Families being ‘wiped out’ as Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza City
The Israeli military continues with its intense assault on northern Gaza City with a series of deadly overnight raids.
Russia says it will not discuss foreign troops in Ukraine in ‘any format’
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says deployment of a post-conflict security force would be 'fundamentally unacceptable'.
Australia to send hundreds to Nauru in $1.6bn migrant resettlement deal
The Pacific island will resettle up to 354 former detainees Canberra says have 'no legal right to remain in Australia'.