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Canadians head home after wildfire evacuation order ends after 2 weeks

The BC Wildfire Service said rain on Sunday and the efforts of firefighters meant the 123-square-kilometer (47-square- mile) fire in the northeastern corner of the province was not expected to grow

Closing arguments and maybe a verdict? Major week in Trump hush money trial

It's impossible to say how long all of that will take, but in a landmark trial that's already featured its fair share of memorable moments, this week could easily be the most important

22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastate several US states

Forecasters said the severe weather could shift to the East Coast later Monday and warned millions of people outdoors for the holiday to watch the skies

2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide, challenges for rescuers

Settlement is located in a restive and remote area in the interior of the poor, rural nation off the northern coast of Australia, making search and rescue efforts complicated and hazardous

Netanyahu acknowledges 'tragic mistake' after strike kills Palestinians

Israel insists it adheres to international law even as it faces scrutiny in the world's top courts, one of which last week demanded that it halt the offensive in Rafah

Spain, Ireland to recognise a Palestinian state; EU, Israel ties to plummet

The recognition, however, is a significant accomplishment for the Palestinians, who believe it confers international legitimacy on their struggle

Netanyahu admits 'mistake' after Rafah strike kills dozens of Palestinians

Israel insists it adheres to international law even as it faces scrutiny in the world's top courts, one of which last week demanded that it halt the offensive in Rafah

Israel faces new condemnation over strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah

The Gaza Health Ministry said around half of the dead were women, children and older adults. On Monday, barefoot children poked at the blackened debris as searches continued

US lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support after China's military drills

Taiwan's new foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, noted the recent Chinese drills and called the American delegation's visit an important gesture of solidarity at a critical time

Hungary's PM Orbn faces new serious challenger in upcoming EU elections

Hungary under Orbn has been locked in a protracted struggle with the EU, which has accused him of flouting rule-of-law and democracy standards

WHO hopes to bring countries together on reinforcing pandemic preparedness

The basic premise is that pathogens that have no regard for national borders require a united response from all countries

French Open 2024: 39-year-old Stan Wawrinka beats 37-year-old Andy Murray

Theirs was by far the most eagerly anticipated match of Day 1 at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament, featuring a pair of guys who each own a trio of major trophies

Papua New Guinea govt says landslide buried 2,000; formally asks for help

The government figure is around three times more than a United Nations' estimate of 670

Oz plans aid to Papua New Guinea as rain raises fears at landslide site

Papua New Guinea is Australia's nearest neighbour and the countries are developing closer defense ties as part of an Australian effort to counter China's growing influence in the region

North Korea to launch rocket carrying its 2nd military spy satellite

The notification of the planned launch, banned under UN resolutions, came as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Seoul

Leaders of S Korea, China, Japan to resume trilateral meeting in Seoul

Experts said just restarting the countries' highest-level annual meeting was a positive sign for cooperation among the three Northeast Asian neighbours

North Korea informs Japan of plan to launch satellite rocket by June 3

The launch plan likely refers to the North's efforts to launch its second military spy satellite into space

France to lift emergency to allow political dialogue in New Caledonia

The decision aims at enabling meetings of the various components of pro-independence movement

National Spelling Bee: Reflection of Indian immigrants at global stage

Nearly 70 per cent of Indian-born US residents arrived after 2000, according to census data, and that dovetails with the surge in Indian American spelling bee champions

Norway hands over papers for diplomatic recognition to Palestinian PM

Ireland and Spain made concerted pledge with Norway to recognise Palestinian state, historic move that increases Israel's isolation more than seven months into grinding war against Hamas in Gaza