Category: World News

Toronto police are “laser focused” on tackling gun violence after a shooting Tuesday night left one person dead and five others hurt, chef Myron Demkiw says.

Pope makes plea for peace with Ukraine in call with Putin

Pope Leo XIV has made a direct plea for peace with Ukraine to Russian President Vladimir Putin in their first call since the American pontiff took up the highest seat…

Trump says U.S.-China trade talks back on after call with XiGlobalnews Digital

“Our respective teams will be meeting shortly at a location to be determined,” Trump wrote on his social media platform after the call, which he said lasted an hour and…

Birmingham bin strike could last until December as workers vote to continue walkouts

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warns the strike will continue for “as long as it takes”. BBC News

Boy and girl sentenced for killing dog walker, 80

A 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl were both found guilty of Bhim Kohli’s manslaughter. BBC News

Rare diamond tiara fetches £889,400 at auction

The jewellery was owned by Nancy Astor, the first woman to take a seat in Parliament. BBC News

Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years

The cuts will represent 6 percent of its total workforce. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

Trump ‘disappointed’ with Musk’s attacks on budget bill

Musk wrote “whatever” in a social media post shortly after the comments. BBC News

Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68

He had “been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa”, his party says. BBC News

Family criticises law change on paedophiles’ parental rights

Those convicted of child sexual offences may not be banned from contact with their own offspring. BBC News

Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98

Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours. BBC News

Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of ‘mercenaries’

Venezuela’s aviation authority said flights will resume a day after Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

Menendez brothers’ parole hearing pushed back to August

The parole hearing for the Menendez brothers has been rescheduled for August, according to California officials. Lyle and Erik Menendez are now scheduled to appear for their parole hearing on…

UK now best placed country on trade – Reeves

The chancellor tells the BBC the latest trade agreements with the EU, US and India will boost economic growth. BBC News

Why Swiatek’s reign as ‘Queen of Clay’ is under threat

After the most turbulent period of her career, Iga Swiatek is facing questions about her clay-court game before her French Open title defence. BBC News

Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensive

France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel’s ground offensive. BBC News

Trump signs bill outlawing ‘revenge porn’

Legislation criminalises publishing of intimate images, including AI-created ‘deepfakes’, without a person’s consent. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

Quebec bill to regulate supervised drug consumption locations gets mixed reviewsPhil Carpenter

May 8, 2025 News Room

The debate around cohabitation continues following the tabling of Bill 103, which aims to limit the distance between supervised drug consumption sites from schools and daycares.