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By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted May 8, 2026 12:31 pm Updated May 8, 2026 12:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size CALGARY – Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks headlines Canada’s roster for the world hockey championships in Switzerland. The …
Read More »Why Kharg Island is key for the U.S., Iran and the world’s economy
Iran’s Kharg Island is a tiny dot in the Persian Gulf — a coral outcrop in deep waters with a long history as a trading post and, in the distant past, as a Christian community dating back to the sixth century. Fast forward to 2026, and the “Forbidden Island,” as …
Read More »U.S. pressure on Venezuela hasn’t eased, even as world’s attention turns to Iran
American pressure on Venezuela has not stopped, even amid a war the U.S. is fighting with Iran overseas. Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, is trying to manage the demands of the Trump administration as she looks to hang on to American support more than two months after the toppling of …
Read More »How Pokemon became a source of soft power and among the world’s biggest media franchises
As a child, Satoshi Tajiri loved to collect and play with bugs in his backyard. As he grew up, he loved going to the arcade to play video games. So he decided to merge the two. The result? One of the biggest franchises in the world. “Pokemon is almost a …
Read More »Xi Jinping’s purge of China’s top general spells uncertainty for world’s largest military
The surprise ousting of China’s highest-ranked general has the world’s largest military in turmoil and leaves the future of the Central Military Commission uncertain following years of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s sweeping purges. The ensuing investigation into Zhang Youxia — who was vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the …
Read More »The world’s biggest risks, with Gerry Butts
Front Burner A top adviser to two Canadian prime ministers outlines the risky global landscape, from zombie trade deals to a new American ‘revolution.’ CBC News · Posted: Jan 07, 2026 6:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 3 hours ago Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version …
Read More »Tesla loses its crown as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker to Chinese rival BYD
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle (EV) maker on Friday as a …
Read More »World’s coral reefs in almost irreversible die-off, scientists say
Global warming is crossing dangerous thresholds sooner than expected, with the world’s coral reefs now in an almost irreversible die-off, marking what scientists on Monday described as the first “tipping point” in climate-driven ecosystem collapse. The warning in the Global Tipping Points report by 160 researchers worldwide, which synthesizes groundbreaking …
Read More »Fauja Singh, world’s oldest marathoner, dies at 114 after being hit by a car
Fauja Singh, an Indian-born athlete who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114. Local media in India reported that Singh sustained severe head injuries in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while crossing the road in his native …
Read More »Gaza being ‘forgotten’ as the world’s attention shifts to Iran, Palestinians say
Israeli gunfire and strikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza in the past 24 hours, local health officials said, as some Palestinians in the enclave said their plight was being forgotten while attention shifted to the air war between Israel and Iran. At least 40 of the total number …
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