Latest International News
Nepal Protests LIVE: Death Toll Rises to 30, Army Deployed, Kathmandu Airport Reopens
A fragile calm returned to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Wednesday (September 10, 2025), after two days of violent protests that left at least 30 people dead, most of them young demonstrators. The Nepal Army has now taken control of security, with troops patrolling...
The UN Climate Process Remains Essential, But Must Evolve to Deliver Results
The United Nations climate process is under renewed criticism, with some declaring it broken beyond repair. Critics such as Bjørn Lomborg dismiss annual COP summits as little more than a “circus” of empty pledges, while Alex Epstein argues that restricting fossil...
Why Xi Is Closely Watching The Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska
US President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far been met with skepticism and anxiety in Ukraine and across Europe, but there's one place where it's being welcomed: China. China's Foreign Ministry said on August 12 that it...
Why Xi Is Closely Watching The Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska
China has publicly expressed approval of the Trump–Putin summit, interpreting it as a pivotal moment in global diplomacy. According to China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, ongoing contact between the U.S. and Russia is “gladly” welcomed. However, there’s more at play...
Art News
France’s Museum Closures Amid Protests and Poll Boost for Parthenon Marbles’ Return
French Museums Shut Down in Nationwide StrikesFrance’s “Block Everything” national protests...
‘Arena of Fear’: US Immigration Crackdown Pushes International Artists Away from Residencies
Artist-in-residence programs across the United States are facing new challenges as immigration...
New Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum to Open at SFU in September
Simon Fraser University (SFU), located near Vancouver, will unveil its first purpose-built art...
Relocation of popular public sculpture called off after Vancouver residents claim it would block their views
Vancouver Sculpture Relocation Cancelled After Neighbourhood Dispute A towering public artwork in...
Met Museum Responds to Mick Taylor’s Stolen Guitar Claims
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has officially responded to claims made by former Rolling Stones...
Arts Council England Revises Funding Programme for Arts and Culture Organisations
Arts Council England funding changes are set to impact nearly 1,000 arts and culture organisations...
Latest Canada News
One Million Trees: Parks Canada Restores Moose Meadows in Gros Morne National Park
A large-scale restoration project is underway in Gros Morne National Park, where Parks Canada is...
Hamilton Teen Behind $48M Crypto Theft Now Serving Prison Time in U.S. for New Crimes
A Hamilton man has been sentenced to one year in a U.S. prison after pleading guilty to a 2022...
Canadian province faces pushback after banning entry to woods over wildfire fears
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Ban Entry to Crown Lands Amid Extreme Fire DangerAs hot, dry weather...
Air Canada begins cancelling flights ahead of potential strike
Air Canada has started pre-emptively cancelling flights as the airline braces for a potential...
Wildfire Triggers Evacuation of Nearly 400 Homes on Vancouver Island
A fast-growing wildfire near Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island has forced the evacuation of nearly...
Calgary Uses Modular Housing to Rapidly Deliver 84 Affordable Rentals Downtown
A new wave of affordable housing is taking shape in downtown Calgary — not brick by brick, but box...
Trump Suggests Canada May Face Tariffs Without Trade Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on Friday that ongoing trade negotiations with Canada may...
Entertainment
Strictly’s Thomas Skinner Sorry for Grabbing Reporter’s Phone, Confirms He’s Staying on the Show
Strictly Come Dancing contestant Thomas Skinner has apologised after an incident at a press event where he picked up a reporter’s phone before leaving interviews early. The former Apprentice star and social media personality was promoting the upcoming season of the...
Pulp, CMAT and Wolf Alice Among Mercury Prize 2025 Nominees
The Mercury Prize 2025 shortlist has been announced, with Wolf Alice breaking records as the only act in the award’s 34-year history to earn nominations for each of their first four albums. The band, who previously won the prize in 2018 for Visions of a Life, received...
New Documentary Reexamines Jussie Smollett’s 2019 Attack Allegations
A new Netflix documentary, The Truth About Jussie Smollett?, revisits the controversial 2019 incident in which the Empire actor reported being the victim of a violent hate crime in Chicago. The film, produced by the team behind Don’t F**k with Cats, premieres globally...
The highs and lows of ‘And Just Like That’
The finale of And Just Like That…—the Sex and the City revival—drew sharp criticism and unexpected praise as fans bid farewell to Carrie Bradshaw and friends. While the series started with awkward attempts at modernization, it gradually found momentum, especially in...
Dhadak 2 Movie Review: A Bold Message, But a Flat Experience
Dhadak 2 marks a rare moment when Bollywood ventures into socially relevant storytelling. Directed by Shazia Iqbal, this remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal attempts to spotlight caste discrimination in modern India. The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and...
David Attenborough’s “Parenthood” Captures Animal Devotion at Its Rawest
In his latest BBC One series Parenthood, legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough returns to tell one of nature’s most emotional and dramatic stories: how animals across the globe sacrifice everything for their offspring. The six-part documentary showcases...
Sports
UFC Fighter Brian Ortega Says He Passed Out for 30 Minutes During Weight Cut
UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega has revealed the frightening extent of his struggles while attempting to cut weight ahead of UFC Shanghai last month. Ortega was originally scheduled to face Aljamain Sterling at 145 pounds, but the fight was shifted to a...
Asia Cup 2025: Men in Blue Look for Dominant Start Against UAE
Team India will open their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday evening, with expectations of nothing less than an emphatic win. Despite the unpredictability of T20 cricket, the gulf in...
Pin pals: The ‘unofficial sport’ of the Canada Games is breaking down barriers
Every Canada Games, a lively tradition unfolds beyond the athletic competitions—pin trading. Lauded as the “unofficial sport of the Canada Games,” this social pastime unites athletes, volunteers, fans, and staff through a shared passion for collectible pins. With over...
With a lucrative multi-year contract in hand, PWHL star Sarah Fillier is chasing greatness
Canadian hockey phenom Sarah Fillier, one of the brightest stars in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), is stepping into a new chapter of her career with a lucrative multi-year contract. The deal not only underscores her elite talent but also signals her...
WCL 2025 Final: AB de Villiers Powers South Africa to Victory Over Pakistan With Blazing Century
South Africa Champions secured the WCL 2025 title in stunning fashion, defeating Pakistan Champions by 9 wickets in the final match held in Birmingham. The star of the night was none other than AB de Villiers, whose explosive century made the chase look effortless....
IND vs ENG 5th Test: Jaiswal’s Century Leads India’s Commanding Day 3 Performance
Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered under pressure with a brilliant century on Day 3 of the IND vs ENG 5th Test, bringing India back into a dominant position. After a dry spell in recent innings, the young opener responded with a composed 105-run knock at The Oval, London, on...
Technology
Amazon’s Zoox Enters U.S. Robotaxi Market With Las Vegas Launch
Five years after Amazon acquired Zoox for $1.3 billion, the company has officially launched its first public robotaxi service in the U.S., beginning Wednesday on the Las Vegas Strip. The initial rollout includes free rides from select pickup points, with plans to...
Oracle Stock Booms 40%, On Track for Best Day Since 1992
Oracle shares skyrocketed 40% on Wednesday, fueled by stunning cloud demand figures that left Wall Street astonished. The rally has put the company on pace for its best trading day since 1992, propelling its market valuation to $950 billion—just shy of the $1 trillion...
Canadian company partners with WHO to provide guidance on antimicrobial assistance
Canadian health-tech innovator Firstline, based in Vancouver, has partnered with the World Health Organization to make the inaugural WHO AWaRe Antibiotic Book—a gold-standard, evidence-based guide to antibiotic use—freely available worldwide via Firstline’s web and...
Ethereum Turns 10: How a Radical Blockchain Idea Became Wall Street’s Secret Weapon
CANNES — A decade ago, a group of young idealists gathered in a chilly Berlin loft with peeling walls, mismatched furniture, and a bold vision. Among them was Vitalik Buterin, the then-teenaged founder of Ethereum, who, along with a few developers, was working to...
Google Loses Appeal in Antitrust Case, Faces Major App Store Reforms
In a major blow to tech giant Google, a U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a jury verdict that found the company’s Android app store practices to be monopolistic. The ruling supports an earlier decision that sided with Fortnite creator Epic Games, accusing Google...
How Microplastics Are Affecting Our Health — Even Inside Our Bones
Microplastics — tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size — are now being detected not just in our blood, organs, and lungs, but even inside our bones. As scientists uncover their widespread presence in the human body, concerns are growing over the potential health...
Education & Jobs
AI Recruitment Platform Tern Group Raises $24 Million in Notion Capital-Led Round
Tern Group, an AI-powered recruitment platform, has raised $24 million in its latest funding round, led by European venture capital firm Notion Capital. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, scale operations, and expand into new markets as...
Labor Dept. Watchdog Launches Probe Into BLS Data Collection After Record Jobs Revision
The Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has opened a review into the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), citing major challenges in data collection following historic revisions to U.S. jobs data and cutbacks in inflation reporting. In a letter released...
Exclusive: Canada’s statistics agency publishes data early, then takes it down
Statistics Canada posted market-sensitive information about June manufacturing data on its website ahead of the scheduled release date on Friday, the agency's website showed on Thursday. On Thursday, Statistics Canada inadvertently published market-sensitive June...
Canada sheds tens of thousands of jobs as tariffs dent hiring plans
In July 2025, Canada’s labour market took a sharp downturn, shedding 40,800 jobs and pushing the employment rate to 60.7%, the lowest level in eight months. According to Statistics Canada, the decline was concentrated in the manufacturing sector, which lost nearly...
China Restricts Overseas Travel for Teachers to Enforce Discipline
When Tina Liu accepted a position to teach literature at a public elementary school in southern China, she expected the standard clauses in her contract—warnings about performance, attendance, and work ethics. But one clause stood out. The contract explicitly stated...
India to Continue Russian Oil Imports Despite Trump’s Warnings, Say Officials
India will continue purchasing crude oil from Russia despite recent warnings and threats of economic penalties from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to two senior Indian government officials who spoke with Reuters on condition of anonymity. Their comments come...
Weekly Best News
200 Arrested in France as Protests Clash with Police in Paris and Across the Country
French police made nearly 200 arrests in the opening hours of a planned nationwide protest movement on Wednesday (September 10, 2025). Demonstrators blocked roads, lit fires, and clashed with officers in Paris and other cities, prompting police to respond with volleys...
Why Ending the War in Sudan Should Be a Higher Priority for the West
Nearly two and a half years into Sudan’s brutal civil war, the conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), led by General Abdel Fatah Al Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), commanded by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), continues to push the country...
Vancouver’s Firstline Partners with WHO to Deliver Free Global Antibiotic Guidance, Supports Canada’s AMR Strategy
Vancouver-based health technology company Firstline has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to make the AWaRe antibiotic prescribing guidance freely available worldwide through its app and web platform. The initiative aims to help healthcare providers...
United Nations Declares 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation
The United Nations declares 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation to raise awareness about the importance of glaciers and the threats they face due to climate change. The United Nations General Assembly declared 2025 as the International Year of...
Expo 2025 Opens in Osaka, Japan, Amidst Mixed Reception
Expo 2025 officially opened on April 13 in Osaka, Japan, with the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." The event, held on Yumeshima Island, aims to showcase innovations and solutions for future societies. The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister...
Nation
PM Modi Speaks to Italian PM Meloni on EU-India FTA, Ukraine Conflict, and Economic Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni...
Poland Downs Russian Drones, PM Tusk Calls Incursion ‘Large-Scale Provocation’
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday (September 10, 2025) that the country’s...
Canada’s counter-tariffs ‘pulled the rug out from’ CUSMA, U.S. envoy says
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra has criticized Canada’s recent retaliation against U.S....
Why is Air Canada cancelling flights before a strike actually happens?
Air Canada has begun cancelling flights days ahead of a possible strike by its pilots, sparking...
Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Business Ventures and Press Freedom
The Trump administration is under scrutiny for blending political power with personal business...
Nepal Sees Surge in Pro-Monarchy Protests Amid Political Instability
Nepal has witnessed a resurgence of pro-monarchy protests, with thousands rallying in Kathmandu...
Business & Economy
Zara Owner Inditex Reports Stronger Autumn Sales, Shares Edge Higher
Inditex, the world’s largest fashion retailer and owner of Zara, reported a stronger start to...
S&P 500 Jumps to New Record on Cooling Inflation and Oracle Stock Surge
The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high on Wednesday, lifted by encouraging inflation data...
Air Canada Begins Cancelling Flights as Strike Deadline Looms
Air Canada has started cancelling hundreds of flights in anticipation of a possible nationwide...
BoC officials considered whether interest rate already low enough to weather tariffs
The Bank of Canada (BoC) has revealed, through minutes from its July 30 policy meeting, that...
Trump Fires Top Labor Statistics Official After Job Report Triggers Market Decline
U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor...
South Korea’s K-Beauty Industry Faces New Challenges Amid Trump’s Tariffs
South Korea’s globally popular K-beauty industry is now confronting a major obstacle — new U.S....
Stock Market
US Producer Inflation Cools in August, Signaling Softer Demand Before Fed Decision
WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) U.S. producer prices unexpectedly declined in August, pointing to easing price pressures and hinting at weaker domestic demand amid trade tariffs and a fragile labor market. According to the Labor Department, the drop was driven by a...
Retail Investors’ Growing Access to Private Markets in Europe Could Be a Double-Edged Sword
Retail investors across Europe are gaining greater access to private markets, once reserved exclusively for institutional players. From private equity funds to private debt and infrastructure projects, new regulations and investment platforms are opening doors to a...
Before the Bell: What every Canadian investor needs to know today
1. TSX Futures Flat Ahead of Trump–Putin SummitTSX futures are trading cautiously, up just 0.04%. Markets are balancing a stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation report—which dampens hopes for easy Federal Reserve cuts—with anticipation around a high-stakes summit...
Premarket: Global stocks near record highs as markets await Trump-Putin talks
Global stock markets hovered near record highs on Thursday as investors awaited the highly anticipated meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The summit, which is expected to cover a range of geopolitical and...
Global CEOs Brace for Tariff Uncertainty With Strategic Shifts
In response to rising geopolitical tensions and looming tariff threats, CEOs around the world are preparing new strategies to navigate what could be a prolonged era of global trade disruption. From the U.S.-China trade rivalry to broader protectionist moves in Europe...
Wall Street Rallies on AI Optimism and Strong Earnings, Despite Tariff Concerns
Wall Street continues its upward climb, supported by robust corporate earnings and growing investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. With more than half of the S&P 500 companies having reported their second-quarter results, earnings season...
Fashion
‘Girls Need to Carry Things Too!’: Why Women’s Pockets Remain a Fashion Flashpoint
Why do men’s clothes come with spacious, functional pockets while women’s fashion so often skips them—or makes them too small to be useful? For centuries, the pocket has been at the center of fashion’s gender divide, and today it’s fueling a new online movement:...
Samantha Cameron’s Fashion Label Cefinn to Shut Down After Eight Years
Cefinn, the fashion label founded by Samantha Cameron, wife of former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, is set to close after nearly a decade in business. Lady Cameron confirmed the decision on social media, citing the impact of rising costs and international trading...
Nike founder Knight Donates $2 billion to Oregon Cancer Center
Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny Knight have pledged a monumental $2 billion gift to the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)—marking the largest single donation ever made to a U.S. university or academic health...
Pandora second quarter operating profit in line with forecast, keeps 2025 outlookPandora second quarter operating profit in line with forecast, keeps 2025 outlook
Pandora A/S, the Danish charm and jewellery powerhouse, reported Q2 2025 results—both operating profit and organic revenue growth landed squarely in line with analysts’ projections. The company posted an operating profit of DKK 1.29 billion (~USD $202 million) and...
Look of the Week: Lindsay Lohan Channels Iconic ‘Freaky Friday’ Style at Sequel Premiere
More than 20 years after Disney’s beloved comedy Freaky Friday first hit theaters, nostalgia took center stage again in London. At the highly anticipated sequel premiere on Thursday, Lindsay Lohan turned heads by recreating one of the most iconic looks from the...
Luxury Fashion Auctions Spark Debate: Is £7 Million for a Handbag Justified or Excessive?
As a new luxury fashion auction opens in London, the world of high-end collectibles is abuzz—this time not over rare art or ancient artifacts, but handbags. With pieces by Hermès, Rolex, and Cartier up for grabs at Sotheby’s pop-up salon (running through August 22),...
Environment
How to See Sunday’s ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse
Sky-watchers across much of the UK are in for a celestial treat this Sunday evening as a total lunar eclipse transforms the full Moon into a striking “Blood Moon.” As the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow, it will take on a deep red hue, a phenomenon caused by...
Life on Mars? ‘Leopard-Spot’ Rocks Could Be Biggest Clue Yet
NASA’s Perseverance Rover has uncovered unusual rocks on Mars that could represent the strongest evidence yet of potential ancient life on the Red Planet. The rover discovered mudstones in a dried-up Martian riverbed, marked with distinctive features nicknamed...
Bitterly cold temperatures persist across much of Alberta, but not for long
A biting cold snap continues across much of Alberta, with sub-zero temperatures lingering—but there's light at the end of the frost-filled tunnel. Environment and Climate Change Canada has extended extreme cold warnings, noting that wind chill values near –40 °C...
Banff Records Driest Meteorological Winter on Record
The mountain town of Banff, Alberta, has just experienced its driest meteorological winter ever, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Covering the three coldest months—December through February—the 2024–25 winter brought only 15.8 mm of precipitation,...
Hungarian Farmers Face Tough Choices as Drought Ravages Crops
LADANYBENE, Hungary, Aug 1 (Reuters) – A worsening drought in southern Hungary is pushing local farmers to a breaking point, as climate change steadily depletes water resources and slashes crop yields. Some are now contemplating abandoning the region entirely or...
Ancient Siberian ‘Ice Mummy’ Reveals Intricate 2,500-Year-Old Tattoos
Stunning high-resolution imaging has uncovered elaborate tattoos on the body of a 2,500-year-old Siberian "ice mummy"—designs so advanced that modern tattoo artists would struggle to replicate them. The discovery offers rare insight into the artistry and cultural...
New Researches
Scientists Take on Trump: Researchers Push Back Against Funding Cuts
When U.S. President Donald Trump began slashing federal science budgets in January, many...
Dozens of Heatwaves Linked to Carbon Emissions From Specific Companies
A groundbreaking study published in Nature has traced dozens of global heatwaves directly to the...
Scientists fear political meddling after Ontario premier vows to hunt down anyone testing on dogs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has ignited controversy by pledging to ban testing on "poor little...
Rabbits with Horn-Like Growths Spotted in Colorado
Residents of Fort Collins, Colorado, have been spotting wild rabbits with eerie, horn- and...
Not All Probiotics Are Protective—Some May Worsen Gut Infections, Study Finds
Probiotics are often praised for their gut health benefits, but new research suggests that not all...
Ladakh-Grown Seabuckthorn and Buckwheat Seeds Sent to ISS for Space Experiment
Seeds of seabuckthorn and Himalayan buckwheat cultivated in the high-altitude desert of Ladakh are...
Oxford University
University of Oxford Overview
The University of Oxford, located about 60 miles northwest of London, is the oldest university in...
Climate Change Responsible for 1,700 Heat-Related Deaths in Zurich, Oxford Study Finds
Climate change has been directly linked to 1,700 heat-related deaths in Switzerland’s Zurich...
Unseen WWII letters and diaries released for VJ Day’s 80th anniversary
In a heartfelt observance of VJ Day’s 80th anniversary, a collection of previously unseen wartime...
Oxford tops national spinout rankings in 2025 report
Oxford University continues to lead the United Kingdom in creating academic spinouts, according to...
