Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has emerged as the only candidate to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and prime minister of Britain. In a speech delivered Monday at the People’s History Museum in Manchester, Mr. Burnham proposed a structural overhaul of the British government, including the establishment of a “No. 10 … Read more
Canada faces South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32, a match defined by the return of captain Alphonso Davies and the team’s transition to a high-stakes knockout environment. According to reports from the L.A. Stadium site on June 28, 2026, manager Jesse Marsch confirmed Davies is available, while the tactical inclusion … Read more
Environment Canada has issued heavy rainfall warnings for parts of Alberta and tornado watches for parts of Saskatchewan as a powerful weather system moves across the Canadian Prairies. Between 40 and 70 mm of rain is expected in Alberta through the weekend, while a surface trough moving north from Montana is expected to fuel severe … Read more
A 59-year-old man died Friday night following an officer-involved shooting in southwest Edmonton. According to an Edmonton police news release, the shooting followed a series of alleged hit-and-run collisions and assaults involving a blunt object. The incident began just before midnight when a vehicle collided with an Edmonton Fire Rescue Services truck. Police allege the … Read more
The 2026 World Cup group stage is entering its final phase, determining which teams advance to the Round of 32 under the tournament’s expanded 48-team format. According to current standings, the top two teams from each of the 12 groups qualify automatically, joined by the eight best third-place finishers. Major powers including Mexico, Brazil, France, … Read more
The asteroid 1997 NC1, a massive space rock estimated to be 1,650 metres wide, will pass within 2.5 to 2.6 million kilometres of Earth on June 27. According to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and NASA, the flyby poses no risk to our planet, though NASA has officially designated the object as a “Potentially Hazardous … Read more
Canada is preparing humanitarian aid for Venezuela following two major earthquakes that struck the South American nation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. According to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors have resulted in at least 164 deaths and 971 injuries, and were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than … Read more
Canada’s path through the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage shifted significantly after South Africa’s 1-0 victory over South Korea on June 24, 2026. By securing a second-place finish in Group A, South Africa will face Canada in the round of 32 in Inglewood, California, sparing the Canadian side from a high-pressure match against a … Read more
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s slate of progressive candidates secured a series of victories in Tuesday’s congressional primaries, unseating two incumbent Democratic congressmen and signaling a shift in the city’s political power structure. The results, confirmed by Associated Press reporting, mark a significant advancement for the democratic socialist movement as it seeks to redefine … Read more
France and Argentina currently lead the global football hierarchy as the 2024 World Cup enters its knockout phase. According to rankings published by The Athletic, France’s tactical refinement under Didier Deschamps and Lionel Messi’s record-breaking individual performance for Argentina have established them as the tournament’s primary frontrunners. These standings reflect a shift in momentum as … Read more