In a landmark victory on May 3, 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party secured a second consecutive term in Australia’s federal election, achieving a clear majority in the House of Representatives with 85 seats. This win marks the first time since 2004 that an incumbent Australian government has been re-elected with an …
In the 2025 Canadian federal election held on April 28, the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, secured a fourth consecutive term by winning 169 out of 343 seats. This marks the first time since 2004 that any party has won four terms in a row. The Conservative Party, under Pierre Poilievre, achieved its best …
At least 11 people were killed and over 20 injured after a car plowed into a crowd at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival on Saturday night. The 30-year-old male driver was arrested, and police confirmed it was not an act of terrorism. The attack happened at East 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street during a celebration of …
Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of more than a billion Catholics worldwide, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88 following a sudden stroke and heart failure. He died peacefully in his Vatican residence, Casa Santa Marta. Just a day earlier, he had appeared in St. Peter’s Square, offering Easter blessings despite ongoing …
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have detected potential signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, located 124 light-years away in the constellation Leo. Researchers observed dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) in the planet’s atmosphere—molecules that, on Earth, are primarily produced by marine microorganisms like phytoplankton. These compounds, along …
NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have confirmed that Asteroid 2024 YR4, once considered a potential hazard, poses no significant risk to Earth. The asteroid, discovered in December 2024, initially had a small chance of impacting the planet in 2032. However, recent calculations have reduced this probability to just 0.0017%, effectively ruling out any …
On February 17, 2025, Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, flipping upside down and catching fire upon landing. The Bombardier CRJ-900LR, arriving from Minneapolis, carried 80 passengers and crew, all of whom survived. However, 21 people were injured, with two hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities, including the Transportation Safety Board …
Scientists have found evidence suggesting that Earth’s inner core has changed shape over the past 20 years. Traditionally thought to be spherical, the inner core’s edges may have deformed by over 100 meters, according to Prof. John Vidale from the University of Southern California. The inner core, which generates Earth’s protective magnetic field, spins independently …
The Greek government has declared a state of emergency on Santorini after a series of undersea earthquakes, the strongest being a 5.2-magnitude tremor on February 5. While damage has been minimal, thousands of residents and workers have evacuated to the mainland. Authorities have mobilized emergency services, closed schools, and secured vulnerable areas. Experts say the …
President Donald Trump has announced a 30-day suspension of planned 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico after both countries pledged to enhance border security and combat drug trafficking. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced a $1.3 billion border initiative, including a fentanyl czar and joint task force with the U.S., while Mexican President …