Politics

CBC

Ford to unveil Lake Ontario sign

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to unveil a Lake Ontario sign in Winona, Ont., after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."

CBC

James Cleverly resigns from shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London

James Cleverly resigns from shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London

Shadow minister for housing, communities and local government to resign with immediate effect James Cleverly has resigned from the shadow cabinet to run for mayor of London. The Tory heavyweight, who was once home and foreign secretary and…

Iran war reaches 6-month mark: Conflict cost $1,100 per US taxpayer

France 24

Iran war reaches 6-month mark: Conflict cost $1,100 per US taxpayer

After six months of war, Iran’s leadership has coalesced around a hard core of military generals and clerics long entrenched in the ruling theocracy. They are ready for a potentially long confrontation with the US and determined to prevent…

France 24

Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race

Euronews

Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race

In Reykjavík, voter turnout was higher by noon than at the same time during the 2024 parliamentary election, local media reported.

Euronews

TASS

Demand for Russian citizenship high in Transnistria

60,000 applications filed, Russian Ambassador to Moldova Oleg Ozerov said

TASS

Settlers attack West Bank’s Qusra, take over home with Palestinian family inside

Times of Israel

Settlers attack West Bank’s Qusra, take over home with Palestinian family inside

IDF confirms attack, says it worked to remove Israelis from house but doesn't immediately confirm if troops succeeded; several Palestinians wounded in settler violence across West Bank The post Settlers attack West Bank’s Qusra, take over…

Times of Israel

Over Rs 5 billion deposited in PM’s relief fund for Bhotekoshi flood response

Over Rs 5 billion deposited in PM’s relief fund for Bhotekoshi flood response

Kathmandu, August 29 More than Rs 5 billion has been deposited into the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the rescue and relief of people affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi floods. Prime Minister Balen Shah said Rs 5.04 billion has been…

Abbott bars Texas agencies from funding Flock cameras

Abbott bars Texas agencies from funding Flock cameras

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered all state agencies this week to halt funding for Flock cameras amid growing concerns nationwide about the misuse of the roadside camera network. The decision, which was communicated to state agencies on…

'Big-hitting' Tory MP quits shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor

Sky News

'Big-hitting' Tory MP quits shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor

Sir James Cleverly is stepping down from the shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor.

Sky News

Risk of lake burst in Rasuwa remains low, experts urge caution

Risk of lake burst in Rasuwa remains low, experts urge caution

The natural dam upstream. (Photo courtesy: China Daily) Kathmandu, August 29 The immediate risk of a lake burst from a water body formed after an ice-rock avalanche in Rasuwa has decreased, according to technical experts. The Department of…

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he saw Bin Laden’s body with his ‘own eyes’. He did not

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he saw Bin Laden’s body with his ‘own eyes’. He did not

Ex-House intel committee chair, now running against Abdul El-Sayed, instead saw photo of Osama bin Laden’s body In a recent fundraising email, the Republican candidate for Michigan ’s open US Senate seat, former congressman Mike Rogers…

Operation Economic Outcast needs an off-ramp, not just a noose

Operation Economic Outcast needs an off-ramp, not just a noose

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Operation Economic Outcast on Aug. 24, a massive expansion of sanctions aimed at severing Iran's ties to the global economy by targeting the infrastructure used for evasion.