Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, at her home in Haytor. Devon and Cornwall police confirmed the arrest occurred in South Yorkshire. Authorities state there is currently no evidence the incident was politically motivated or related to terrorism. The Investigation into … Read more
Alberta, Ottawa, and five major oil sands producers have formalized a tripartite agreement to advance the Pathways carbon capture project while facilitating expanded crude production. Signed July 2 and made public Monday, the deal establishes a framework for regulatory and financial support intended to reach 10 megatons of emissions reductions by 2045 while filling expanded … Read more
The death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a 71-year-old Republican stalwart and key ally of President Donald Trump, has created a sudden vacancy in the Senate and narrowed the GOP’s legislative majority. According to statements from his office, Graham died following a “sudden and brief” illness, which a medical examiner later identified as an aortic … Read more
The Indonesian government officially resumed the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program on July 13, marking the start of the 2026/2027 academic year. Students at Sekolah Rakyat Senior High School (SRMA 10) in Jakarta received the first round of government-provided meals, a distribution that follows a temporary suspension during the recent school holiday period. Program Resumption … Read more
The Innu First Nation of Pessamit has voted to reject a $1.3-billion land-use and reconciliation agreement with the Quebec government and Hydro-Québec. According to referendum results overseen by lawyer Alexis Wawanoloath, 63 per cent of the community voted against the pact, which aimed to settle long-standing disputes over hydroelectric infrastructure on ancestral lands while securing … Read more
Two men were killed and four others injured during an exchange of gunfire at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in midtown Toronto on Saturday, July 12, 2026. Toronto Police Service (TPS) recovered two firearms from the scene and are currently seeking several suspects, according to Deputy Chief Frank Barredo. Details of the Salsa on … Read more
Syria’s newly appointed transitional parliament convened for its first session in Damascus on Sunday, marking a significant step in the country’s political transition more than 18 months after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. President Ahmed al-Sharaa has tasked the 210-member assembly with drafting a new constitution and prioritizing economic recovery, according to official reports from … Read more
President Donald Trump announced that the United States has agreed to continue negotiations with Iran, despite declaring the June 17 ceasefire “over.” The administration’s decision follows a surge in military activity, with U.S. Central Command reporting strikes against about 170 targets in Iran since Tuesday. While the White House maintains that the ceasefire has effectively … Read more
Two explosions rocked central Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron arrived for a landmark diplomatic visit. While the Syrian Ministry of Interior reported 18 injuries, the French presidential office confirmed Macron remained unharmed and proceeded with scheduled meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. No group has claimed responsibility for the blasts, which occurred … Read more
Renata Ford, the wife of the late Toronto mayor Rob Ford and sister-in-law to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, has died. The Premier confirmed the news in a brief statement on Monday, expressing his heartbreak for her two children, Stephanie and Dougie. The family has requested privacy during this period. Background and Public Life Renata Ford … Read more