Russia accused mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny on Friday after he alleged, without providing evidence, that the military leadership had killed 2,000 of his fighters and vowed to stop what he called its "evil." Yevgeny Prigozhin vows revenge for alleged strike by Russian military against …
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How did the search for a sunken migrant vessel off Greece compare with the efforts to find the Titan?
Two tragedies unfolded at sea within days of one another, but the focus on the search for the Titan, a privately owned and operated submersible that ferried wealthy adventurers to the Titanic, eclipsed that of what could be the worst migrant boat disaster on record in the Mediterranean Sea. Questions …
Read More »Is the first use of nuclear weapons ever justified? A top adviser to Vladimir Putin now says yes
A hawkish Russian analyst with President Vladimir Putin’s ear ignites a debate over whether it's time for the Kremlin to use a nuclear weapon to end the war in Ukraine. The escalation of nuclear threats — some coming from Russia's top political thinkers — coincides with Ukraine's counteroffensive. Escalation of …
Read More »Spain’s Canary Islands see surge in migrants making dangerous trip
A total of 227 migrants were rescued on Thursday near Spain's Canary Islands, emergency services said, one day after migrant charities said they feared more than 30 migrants had died when their inflatable dinghy sank on the same route. Canary Islands have become the main destination for migrants trying to …
Read More »‘Trump won,’ Capitol riot defendant declares after receiving 12-year sentence
A California man who drove a stun gun into a police officer's neck during one of the most violent clashes of the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Wednesday to more than 12 years in prison. Daniel Rodriguez used stun gun on officer Michael Fanone, who lost consciousness, suffered heart …
Read More »Explosion tears through restaurant in China, killing at least 31
Authorities in northwestern China say 31 people have been killed and seven injured in a massive gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in the city of Yinchuan. Blast occurred as people gathered on eve of Dragon Boat Festival holiday A massive cooking gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern …
Read More »Tropical Storm Bret grows stronger as eastern Caribbean islands prepare for heavy flooding
Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger Wednesday as islands in the eastern Caribbean brace for torrential rainfall, landslides and flooding. Storm expected to lash eastern Caribbean late Thursday at near-hurricane strength Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger on Wednesday as it took aim at islands in the eastern Caribbean that braced for …
Read More »As U.S. and China spiral toward strife, they give diplomatic peace a chance
China-U.S. relations are atrocious and trending in a terrifying direction. Both countries are increasingly warning about the possibility of war. The countries have resumed high-level diplomacy in an effort to stop the slide. Establishing a sustainable détente will take more than just meetings. A sustainable détente will require substantive progress. …
Read More »Stonehenge, yoga and more: Celebrating summer solstice
In the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year falls on June 21 — the summer solstice. People express devotion to the sun and have some communal fun ***** Credit belongs to : www.cbc.ca
Read More »Cut phone lines and looted hospitals: What’s slowing aid in Sudan
Canada is sending an additional $40 million in aid to Sudan, as the country sinks deeper into crisis. But Doctors without Borders says getting that aid out on the ground is proving to be challenging. Some Sudanese Canadians say they haven't been able to reach their family for a month …
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