Calgary-area teen going to ‘really cool’ world medieval combat championship – Calgary

This is a very special spring for a sporting family from Crossfield, Alta. A proud son will soon be cheering on his dad at a world championship, eager to follow in his footsteps. Malin Wigglesworth, 16, will be travelling with his dad Andrew to the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) 2024 world championship in Mexico … Read more

Human trafficking in Southeast Asia now a global crisis, Interpol says – National

Organized crime rings who fueled an “explosion” of human trafficking and cyber scam centers during the pandemic have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network making up to US$3 trillion a year, the head of Interpol said on Wednesday. “Driven by online anonymity, inspired by new business models and accelerated by COVID, these organized … Read more

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down at end of 2024 – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size After months of technical failures, injuries and mid-air danger, the head of Boeing announced he is stepping down at the end of the year. Company president and CEO Dave Calhoun and other senior company leaders announced they were leaving in a statement released early Monday morning. The … Read more

Canada begins Haiti airlift evacuations after weather delay – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A spokeswoman for Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says 36 Canadians have now brought out of Haiti by helicopter. On Monday, Joly had said the first group of 18 had already left, but Global Affairs Canada later clarified that their departure was put off due to bad … Read more

UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza, its 1st demand to halt fighting – National

The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first call to halt fighting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately canceled a planned visit to Washington by a high-level delegation to protest the decision. The resolution passed 14-0 after the U.S. decided not to use its veto … Read more

Julian Assange can appeal U.S. extradition order, U.K. court rules – National

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange can continue his fight against extradition to the United States after the High Court in London ruled on Tuesday he should be allowed to appeal against it unless the U.S. promises he will not face the death penalty. U.S. prosecutors are seeking to put Assange, 52, on trial on 18 counts, all … Read more

2 crew members die aboard Holland America Line cruise ship in the Bahamas – National

Two crew members aboard a Holland America Line cruise ship were killed on Friday following an “incident” in one of the ship’s engineering rooms, according to a statement from the U.S.-owned cruise line. The fatalities occurred on the Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship while it was docked at Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. Holland America … Read more

Moscow attack suspects appear beaten in court, raising questions of torture – National

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing content. Please read at your own discretion. Four men accused of carrying out a terrorist attack that claimed the lives of over 130 people appeared in court in Moscow Sunday night as authorities continue to search for survivors and bodies in the now-ruined Crocus City Hall concert venue. The … Read more

Edmonton doctor working with NASA to study cancer samples in space

An Edmonton-born oncologist is using a new frontier to research ways to fight cancer. Dr. Matthew Strickland’s samples have been sent by NASA to the International Space Station. Strickland and his team will study the effects of microgravity on cancer by studying how cancer samples — human tumour cells grown into a 3D model of … Read more

Canada is evacuating ‘most vulnerable’ citizens from Haiti: Joly – National

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has airlifted 18 Canadians out of Haiti, as assisted departures began from the Caribbean nation on Monday. “We know the security situation has deteriorated in recent weeks,” Joly said. “Now the gangs have taken the airport leaving no way to leave Port-au-Prince without putting families in danger.” Joly … Read more