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Inside the pressures facing Quebec’s billion-dollar maple syrup industry

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 23:30
Canadian province supplies most of the world's maple syrup, but climate change is raising new questions for producers.

Will Israel respond to Iran’s first-ever direct attack?

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 21:28
The Israeli government says it's weighing its options amid calls from allies to de-escalate tensions.

Video captures attacker stabbing Assyrian Orthodox bishop in Sydney

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 21:14
Police say the attacker behind the stabbing of a bishop at a church in Sydney is a 15-year-old male.

Donald Trump attends first day of ‘hush money’ criminal trial

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 20:57
Donald Trump arrives in court, becomes the first former US president to stand trial on criminal charges.

US legislators renew push for additional aid to Israel after Iran attack

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 20:43
Despite concerns over Israeli abuses in Gaza, US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14bn in assistance to Israel.

‘Crimes against humanity’ may have been committed in Sudan, says UN chief

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 20:26
Antonio Guterres says war is being waged on the Sudanese people, warns of escalating unrest in el-Fasher, Darfur.

Coral reefs around the world experiencing mass bleaching, scientists say

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 19:48
Scientists warn that many of the world's reefs may not recover from the intense, prolonged heat stress.

Israel army chief pledges Iran response as Western countries urge restraint

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 19:13
Several allies warn against an escalation after Iran's weekend attack on Israel increases fears of wider regional war.

FBI launches criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 17:45
Probe will examine circumstances leading up to cargo ship's collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sources say.

Controversial law sparks fight in Georgian parliament

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 17:24
Punches thrown in Georgia’s parliament on Monday during debate over a controversial new law.

Several Israeli troops wounded in Lebanon attack claimed by Hezbollah

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 17:07
Hezbollah says it detonated 'explosive devices' targeting Israeli soldiers who crossed the border into Lebanon.

“Bracing for the worst”: Pride and fear in Iran after attack on Israel

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 16:52
Al Jazeera’s Dorsa Jabbari reports from Tehran on Iranian reactions to the country’s attack on Israel.

Three key talking points entering the NBA Western Conference postseason

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 16:40
Can the Jokic juggernaut be stopped, are the Doncic-led Mavs for real and will LeBron play spoiler, again?

Modi’s elections or Dictator Aladeen’s Olympics?

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 16:27
Many are comparing India's upcoming elections to the rigged Olympics in the 2012 film Dictator. They are not wrong.

Azerbaijan calls for ICJ to throw out Armenian ethnic cleansing case

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:43
The case accuses Azerbaijan of glorifying racism and allowing hate speech against Armenians.

Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:41
Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept overseas funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.

What is Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ trial all about?

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:13
Here's what you need to know about Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ criminal trial involving Stormy Daniels.

Palestinians come under Israeli fire as they attempt return to north Gaza

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:12
Israeli soldiers opened fire on displaced Palestinians as thousands attempted to return to their homes in north Gaza.

Saudi reviews football fan rules after whip attack

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 14:04
Saudi football authorities to review fan protocols after Al Ittihad's Abderrazak Hamdallah was whipped by a spectator.

Europe pledges to boost aid to Sudan on unwelcome war anniversary

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 13:58
Germany promises $260m as European diplomats meet in Paris to mark the first anniversary of the conflict.

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