Category: World
German philosopher and social critic Jürgen Habermas dies at 96
One the most influential thinkers in post-war Germany, he linked philosophy and political action throughout his life.
Iran war threatens to erase the economic bump from bigger tax refunds
Americans are poised to receive bigger refunds when they file their taxes this year than they did in 2025, due to changes in the tax
Cuban protesters ransack Communist office as energy crisis deepens
Discontent is mounting over rolling blackouts and shortages of food, fuel and medicine, exacerbated by a US blockade.
Treasure hunter freed from prison after refusing to turn over shipwreck gold
Tommy Thompson spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.
LA asks for investigation into 2028 Olympics chief over Epstein ties
The city council votes unanimously for an investigation into Casey Wasserman after he appeared in the Epstein files.
Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4, wounds 15
A combined Russian missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded 15, a Ukrainian official said Saturday, after
Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs
Drone strikes have hit the paramilitary’s heavily armed checkpoints this week, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said.
How Carney’s ‘build fast’ push divides Canada’s Indigenous peoples
Some First Nations are challenging Carney’s resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to US ships
A member of Iran’s Expediency Council says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to US ships.
Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year
The Trump ally’s departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.
‘Hate-watch classic’ War of the Worlds sweeps Razzie Awards
Ice Cube’s alien invasion adaptation receives five Razzies, which go to the year’s worst movies.
Charges dropped against teens whose teacher died during toilet paper prank
The teacher’s family had asked for charges to be dropped to prevent the students’ lives being ruined.