What’s behind the secessionist movement in the Canadian province Alberta?
Oil-rich western province could see independence referendum as soon as October, but complicated process remains ahead.
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Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburbs
Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs for the first time since the ‘ceasefire’ took effect on April 17.
Russia cuts mobile internet in Moscow citing drone security concerns
Russia has begun rolling mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and other cities.
‘Enjoy the show. Ignore the war’: Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia’s energy giants
Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas ‘for free’ and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated
A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.
Why the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire is ‘in name only’
Nearly three weeks into a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, escalating attacks and widening incursions are exposing major cracks in an agreement that analysts
WHO confirms Andes strain of hantavirus in cruise ship passengers, with 3 transferred from ship for treatment
Health authorities have identified the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can be transmitted from person to person in passengers who were on a cruise ship
CNN founder Ted Turner dies aged 87
Ted Turner, the outspoken founder of CNN, has died aged 87.
Iran ‘has attained an elevated international standing’ says FM
The Iranian foreign minister said Iran has ‘attained an elevated international standing’ during the war.
Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburb as it targets Hezbollah commander
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UN demands Israel immediately releases flotilla activists
The United Nations has called on Israel to “immediately” release two activists detained on a flotilla bound for Gaza.
Russia fires dozens of drones at Ukraine in ‘obvious spurning’ of ceasefire, says Zelenskyy
Russia fired dozens of drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, disregarding a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv that began at midnight.
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs for 1st time since ceasefire was announced
Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs Wednesday for the first time since a ceasefire between it and the militant group Hezbollah was announced on April 17.