UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice. Nearly 1,100 peacekeepers from countries around the world have lost their lives in the line of duty and thousands of others have been injured since 1948, according to U.N. peacekeeping…
Elon Musk has hit back at a report which claimed that the tech billionaire has told the Tesla staff to switch to Grok 4.5, a model he admits is worse. He has clarified that he does not force his employees to use his own software blindly if a competitor’s product performs better.The clarification comes after…
By Jordan Prentice Global News Posted June 17, 2026 11:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgarians looking to cool off on the Bow and Elbow rivers this summer are being reminded to play it safe. The City of Calgary’s Partners in Aquatic Safety are reminding residents that where…
At least 100 people have died of Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the fast-spreading outbreak is nearing 600 confirmed cases. In just two weeks, the number of confirmed cases increased more than eightfold, with 25 health zones now affected. Authorities have repeatedly expressed fears they are “playing catch-up” with the…
There is a scene in the final Lord of the Rings film where one of the antagonists is surveying a city upon which he and his forces are about to launch an attack. “Fear,” the character, a grotesque orc called Gothmog, if you’re interested in the details, growls. “The city is rank with it.” Swap…
Award winning Tamil filmmaker and cinematographer R Chezhiyan passed away at the age of 57 on Friday. His death left a deep shock in the Tamil film industry where multiple stars and fans expressed their grief upon learning the news. Actor Vijay Sethupathi mourned the loss of Chezhiyan. Vijay Sethupathi’s post Vijay Sethupathi took to…
The latest in a long string of reports and studies shows Halifax continues to be a tough place for renters. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) rental market update shows the city is diverging from trends seen in other cities, and features low vacancy rates and high rents. Residents say it’s no surprise. “I…
The former New England Patriots’ wide receiver Stefon Diggs witnessed a brutal loss in the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks but his performance had impressed many across the league, ahead of the new season. While Stefon Digs dealt with a controversial legal drama, he was released by the New England Patriots just days after…
Saeed has also been charged with waging war against India and hatching a conspiracy from across the border (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Pakistan-based terrorist Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case, formally naming him as an accused for allegedly orchestrating the cross-border…
Former England winger Theo Walcott says Marcus Rashford is the Three Lions player he is “most psyched about” at the upcoming World Cup. Rashford was left out of Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad and did not play for his country for 12 months between March 2024 and 2025. Re-introduced by Thomas Tuchel, he has featured…