SEAN HANNITY: The government confirmed Hunter Biden’s laptop is real
June 12, 2024
Fox News host Sean Hannity says Americans were lied to about the Hunter Biden laptop on Tuesday's "Hannity."
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Mad cow charges, kills dairy farmworker in New York: report
June 12, 2024
An overprotective cow charged a dairy farm work in Lisbon, New York, striking her several times and ultimately killing her after she tended to a baby calf.
House GOP lawmakers grill ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo over COVID nursing home deaths
June 12, 2024
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced a grilling from House GOP lawmakers over his handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes during the height of the pandemic.
Hammerhead shark in Florida caught on video circling paddleboarders
June 12, 2024
Video shows a large hammerhead shark circling two paddleboarders while racing towards the shore in pursuit of a tarpon.
California group secures signatures to land Prop 47 reform penalizing criminals on November ballot
June 12, 2024
Secretary of state notified county election officials that the measure could be certified on June 27, after bipartisan group collected more than 900,000 signatures in support of the proposed amendment to reform Prop 47, increasing penalties for criminals.
Why the ‘big one’ earthquake threat to B.C. may be bigger than previously thought
June 12, 2024
A study has offered us our clearest look yet at the undersea faults capable of producing Earth's biggest quakes, and warns that B.C. is in the area at the highest risk.
Bear spraying B.C. boutique workers lands man 10-month jail sentence
June 12, 2024
A man who admitted his part in a bear spray robbery in a downtown Vancouver Boutique two years ago has been sentenced to 10 months in jail.
B.C. store owner saves senior from falling prey to Bitcoin scam
June 12, 2024
Priya Badesha, co-owner of the Red Rooster Food Store, said she noticed an older gentleman walk into the store and head towards the back where the Bitcoin machine is located.
Three sisters offer ‘awesome’ free dental care for struggling Calgarians
June 12, 2024
Linh, Belinda and Katherine Le are all dentists. On Saturday, they are offering free dental care at their Calgary clinic.
Calgary workshops teach American Sign Language, foster inclusion
June 12, 2024
A Calgary woman and the City of Calgary have teamed up to provide free American Sign Language (ASL) workshops to the greater community.
Norway discovers Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals
June 11, 2024
Alf Reistad, CEO of Rare Earths Norway, told CNBC that the discovery represents a "great milestone" for the company.
Yemen: UN chief demands release of aid workers held by Houthis
June 11, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Tuesday for the immediate release of all United Nations staff held in Yemen by the de facto Houthi authorities, following the detention of 13 of the Organization’s personnel.
From AI to war zones, UN hosts largest global meeting on disability issues
June 11, 2024
Welcome to this first ever guest-edited UN News live page. We’re reporting from the opening day of the 17th session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP17) to the game-changing Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Our blogger-in-...
Gaza: ‘high time’ for ceasefire and hostage release, says Guterres
June 11, 2024
A comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza linked to the release of all remaining hostages cannot come too soon, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, as he welcomed the Security Council resolution adopted a day earlier seeking an end to the wa...
UNDP supports innovative solution to ‘war waste’ in Ukraine
June 11, 2024
The UN Development Progamme (UNDP) is helping to tackle the mountain of rubble and waste in Ukraine - one of the fallouts from the full-scale Russian invasion of the country, now in its third year.
400 million under-fives regularly experience violent discipline at home
June 11, 2024
Six in ten children under five years old worldwide regularly endure psychological aggression or physical punishment at home, according to new UNICEF estimates. Of these nearly 400 million under-fives, 330 million are punished by physical means.
Over 180 migrants dead or missing in latest tragedy off Yemen, UN agency reports
June 11, 2024
At least 49 migrants have been killed, including many women and children, and a further 140 are missing after the boat they were on capsized off the coast of Yemen on Monday, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported.
UN war crimes tribunals move closer to completion
June 11, 2024
All of the 253 people indicted by UN tribunals for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed decades ago in Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia, have now been accounted for, the Security Council heard on Tuesday.
ICC Prosecutor appeals for evidence of Darfur atrocities
June 11, 2024
The Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) launched a campaign on Tuesday to address the unfolding crisis in the Darfur region of Sudan, amid the going war between rival military forces that erupted last April.
Singapore is set to lead the gold market as ‘center of gravity’ shifts east, World Gold Council says
June 11, 2024
Singapore is set to become a leading gold hub as trading shifts east, said the World Gold Council.
Sudan crisis: UN health agency alerts over attack on key hospital
June 10, 2024
Further deadly violence in Sudan’s besieged El Fasher city has forced a major hospital to shut over the weekend after soldiers stormed the facility, prompting alarm on Monday from the UN World Health Organization (WHO) about the serious impact on sick ...
Support Palestinian women-led organizations at heart of Gaza aid response
June 10, 2024
The UN agency championing gender equality called on Monday for greater investment in Palestinian women-led organizations who are at the forefront of humanitarian operations in the Gaza Strip.
Envoy highlights progress towards a new political landscape in Central Africa
June 10, 2024
The adoption of a new constitution in Chad alongside new inclusive dialogue in Gabon, standout as positive recent developments in Central Africa, the head of the UN office for the region said on Monday.
World News in Brief: ‘Gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan, DR Congo rights abuses, reforestation crucial to climate fight
June 10, 2024
The oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in August 2021 is unmatched in terms of scale and generational impact, according to a new update on gender discrimination in the country from UN Women released on Monday.
Gaza: Security Council adopts US resolution calling for ‘immediate, full and complete ceasefire’
June 10, 2024
The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza, with US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield telling members "today, we voted for peace."
Youth in Haiti remain optimistic amid worsening instability
June 10, 2024
The crisis in Haiti has left children among the most vulnerable to extreme violence, malnutrition, poverty, and collapsing social systems there, according to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
What’s going on at COSP17?
June 10, 2024
Hundreds of people with disabilities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society representatives alongside ambassadors from around the world are due to meet at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday to discuss the challenges and opportunit...
Mississauga residents head to polls to elect city’s next mayor
June 10, 2024
Residents of Mississauga, Ont., will be going to the polls today to elect the city's next mayor.
Guelph to implement next phase of ban on single-use plastics
June 10, 2024
The city council in Guelph, Ont., is poised to vote on new measures to ban single-use plastics that include allowing customers to bring their own reusable cups for beverages.
Cleaning tips & tools for people with limited mobility and chronic pain
June 10, 2024
Whether it's due to restricted movement, exhaustion, migraines, arthritis, or something else, here are helpful cleaning tips and tools to make cleaning easier on your body.
Rescuers analyzing aerial videos for clues in search for missing B.C. climbers
June 10, 2024
Squamish Search and Rescue says teams have been analyzing video footage obtained through aerial searches via aircraft and drones in the hopes of locating the missing climbers.
Surrey homicide victim on call with mother seconds before shooting, family says
June 10, 2024
The family of 28-year-old Yuvraj Goyal is perplexed as to why he was shot and killed outside of his Surrey home on Friday.
Okanagan Pride Week organizers dealing with protestors at many events
June 10, 2024
Pride week wrapped up in the Okanagan Sunday with record numbers at each of the events.
Oilers fans book reservations days ahead of Stanley Cup Final games
June 10, 2024
Some Edmontonians are making sure they have game day plans ready well ahead of time to beat the last-minute rush.
Man shot by Edmonton police officer prompts watchdog investigation
June 10, 2024
Edmonton police received a report on Sunday night that a 33-year-old man had assaulted another man at a home in the city's downtown.
‘Too early’ to lift water restrictions, Calgary officials say
June 10, 2024
Emergency officials in Calgary say it’s still too early to determine when water restrictions will be lifted following a feeder main break in the city's water system.
Gaza: Deaths and devastation during hostage rescue operation show ‘seismic trauma’ of ongoing war
June 9, 2024
The scenes of devastation witnessed in the aftermath of Israel’s military operation to release hostages from the Nuseirat refugee camp proves that each day the war continues “it only grows more horrific” the UN’s top humanitarian official said on Sunda...
First Person: Guest editing UN News’s first live blog takeover
June 9, 2024
Activist, actor and talk show host Nick Herd will be leading the UN News team as its first ever guest editor on Tuesday, when people from around the world gather at UN Headquarters to take part in the largest global meeting on issues that affect people...