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The UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are calling on political leaders to urgently establish new international rules on autonomous weapon systems, to protect humanity.

1 in 10 babies worldwide are born preterm, with complications, UN agencies warn

October 5, 2023

An estimated 13.4 million babies were born early in 2020, with nearly one million dying from preterm complications, UN agencies and partners said in a new report on Thursday.

Syria: Deadly military academy attack ‘horrific reminder’ of need to de-escalate

October 5, 2023

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen on Thursday appealed for restraint following a deadly drone attack on a military graduation ceremony in Homs, and amid rising violence in the war-ravaged country.

Karabakh crisis: UN response continues

October 5, 2023

UN teams on the ground in Armenia are providing vital support to help address the needs of over 100,000 refugees who recently fled the Karabakh region.

Hottest September on record puts 2023 on track to be warmest year ever

October 5, 2023

This September was the hottest one ever and 2023 is firmly set to be the warmest year on record, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday, citing data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

Protect children at all times and at all places, UN envoys tell nations

October 5, 2023

Senior UN officials on Thursday reiterated the call for protection of children and ensuring their rights at all times, as enshrined in international law, and ending impunity for crimes against them.

Typhoon Jenny out of PAR but still affecting parts of Northern Luzon

October 5, 2023

Acor Arceo

Signal Nos. 1 and 2 are still in effect due to Typhoon Jenny (Koinu) even after the tropical cyclone's exit from the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday afternoon, October 5

Typhoon Jenny leaves Philippine area of responsibility

October 5, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

Typhoon Jenny has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but Itbayat, Batanes has remained under Signal No. 2, PAGASA said Thursday.

This Singaporean is raising her kids in Sweden. Here are 3 parenting habits she picked up

October 5, 2023

Sweden is one of the best countries in the world to raise children — and according to Min, the activities they get to enjoy in nature aren't the only reason.

Typhoon Jenny makes landfall in Taiwan; southwest monsoon weakens

October 5, 2023

Acor Arceo

Typhoon Jenny (Koinu) is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday afternoon or evening, October 5

Why China has its eye on Latin America

October 5, 2023

Even though thousands of kilometers separate them, China became Latin America & the Caribbean's second-largest trading partner in 2021. So, what is fueling China's interest in the region?

Signal No. 3 up over Itbayat, Batanes as Jenny makes landfall in Taiwan

October 5, 2023

GMA News Online / SciTech

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 remained hoisted over Itbayat, Batanes as Typhoon Jenny made landfall in Pingtung County, Taiwan on Thursday morning, state weather bureau PAGASA said.

Typhoon Jenny further intensifies, passes ‘very close’ to Taiwan’s Orchid Island

October 5, 2023

Acor Arceo

As of early Thursday, October 5, Typhoon Jenny (Koinu) is 140 kilometers north northwest of Itbayat, Batanes

Okanagan man charged with sexual assault, indecent act in public place

October 5, 2023

Doyle Potenteau

Documents show that Cyrus David Fines is in custody, but his next court appearance will be Thursday, Oct. 5.

Talks between UAW, auto companies appear to progress amid ongoing strike

October 5, 2023

https://globalnews.ca

Union President Shawn Fain will update members Friday on bargaining toward bringing to an end the nearly 3-week-old strikes against the companies.

Open air gym in Montreal’s Griffintown is a popular place to workout

October 5, 2023

Timothy Sargeant

The Trekfit gym in Griffintown has been operating under the Bonaventure Expressway at the southern end of Peel Street for two years and it is growing in size and popularity.

Nova Scotia tourism numbers rise, but some businesses still struggling

October 5, 2023

Callum Smith

Ross Jefferson, president and CEO of Discover Halifax says the number of visitors is up 8.5 per cent when compared with pre-pandemic levels. But not all businesses are thriving.

Saskatoon golf courses on final days before winter maintenance begins

October 5, 2023

Brody Langager

Saskatoon's golf courses are counting down the final days before maintenance begins before winter.

Calgary bylaw officers lay charges after dog injures pregnant woman

October 5, 2023

Paula Tran

Two dogs were running loose which resulted in injuries to a pregnant woman and her dog.

Alberta politicians call Manitoba premier-designate’s win historic: ‘This is huge’

October 5, 2023

Emily Mertz

'I think that young people are looking at this and seeing an entire world of possibility opening up,' Edmonton city councillor Aaron Paquette said.

Kelowna, B.C. Royal Bank robber receives four-year sentence for 2020 incident

October 5, 2023

Kathy Michaels

Metcalfe, who has since enrolled in school and is working toward being a plumber, pleaded guilty to the charge and saved the court the time needed for a trial.

Edmonton city council approves tax subclass to crack down on derelict properties

October 5, 2023

Phil Heidenreich

Beginning in 2024, the City of Edmonton will have the ability to hike tax rates on homes considered 'derelict' in mature neighbourhoods.

Amazon shuts down Amp live audio service

October 5, 2023

Amp launched last March at a time when there was still buzz around the Clubhouse audio app.

House speaker succession battle heats up: Jordan, Scalise and Trump in the mix

October 5, 2023

For the second time this year, the House speaker's gavel is up for grabs, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's unprecedented removal from the post Tuesday.

‘Read the 231 Calls for Justice’: Oct. 4 marks National Day of Action for MMIWG

October 5, 2023

Haley Lewis

As National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is honoured across the country, Canadians are encouraged to honour the 231 Calls for Justice.

KeyBanc downgrades Apple to sector weight. Here’s what the pros say

October 5, 2023

Pros on CNBC discussed Apple after KeyBanc downgraded the iPhone maker to sector weight from overweight late Tuesday.

Dow adds 100 points to snap 3-day losing streak as Treasury yields ease from 16-year highs: Live updates

October 5, 2023

Stocks rose Wednesday as Treasury yields pulled back from multiyear highs following the release of much weaker-than-expected jobs data.

Treasury yields retreat from 16-year highs after weaker-than-expected ADP jobs report

October 5, 2023

U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday after this week touching their highest level since 2007.

Deutsche Bank strategist says this counterintuitive trade can work as rates rise

October 5, 2023

There are two places investors want to look with interest rates climbing — and it may not be the places they'd expect.

‘The Donald Trump show is over,’ AG says after ex-president leaves New York fraud trial

October 5, 2023

Judge Arthur Engoron issued a gag order against former President Donald Trump after he attacked the judge's principal law clerk during the fraud trial.

Apple releases fix for overheating iPhone 15 bug in iOS 17.0.3

October 5, 2023

Over the weekend, Apple confirmed reports on social media that its new iPhones had a tendency to get warm.

Biden cancels $9 billion in student debt for 125,000 borrowers

October 5, 2023

President Joe Biden has approved $9 billion in student loan forgiveness for 125,000 Americans.

GM secures new $6 billion credit line as UAW strike costs reach $200 million

October 5, 2023

The new line of credit is "prudent" to bolstering GM's balance sheet amid expectations that the union may expand and prolong strikes against the company.

Pope Francis calls on synod to set aside politics

October 5, 2023