Toronto police say they are receiving an “increasing” number of reports about a scam in which suspects send their victims “graphic violent images” in an effort to extort money from them. In a news release issued Monday, police said residents in the Toronto area have been receiving calls or text messages from American phone numbers…
On Tuesday, Beijing responded to accusations that a Chinese state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach at the US Treasury Department, calling the claims “baseless.” Treasury said the attack resulted in access to some of its workstations, according to a letter to Congress seen by AFP. According to Treasury, the incident occurred earlier this month,…
NEW DELHI: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Monday that the record temperatures of 2024 will likely continue next year and greenhouse gas (GHG) levels will rise to “observed record highs, ensuring even more warmth for the future.” .The warning took into account the UK Met Office’s outlook for 2025, suggesting it is likely…
Welcome to the final From the policy desk newsletter of the year, where we look at the top stories that will shape Washington and beyond in 2025. (See our summary of the year Dynamics that defined 2024 here.) We will return on Friday, January 3. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every…
Authorities at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing seized 189 kilograms of cocaine, estimated to be worth about $2 million, being shipped to Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says staff intercepted drugs that were hidden inside a commercial truck attempting to enter Canada on November 13. Authorities say the seizure is the result of…
London mayor Sadiq Khan, Paris Olympics gold medalist Keely Hodgkinson and former England football coach Gareth Southgate were among hundreds named in King Charles’ published New Year’s honors list on Monday. The full list includes more than 1,200 people in politics, sport, the arts or community service who will receive honors ranging from Member, Commander…
NEW DELHI: Who did the bell ring for this year? The year 2024 arrived with Lok Sabha elections and eight state assembly elections, setting the stage for a political showdown. Contrary to predictions, the BJP faced tough competition when the Lok Sabha elections threw up a big surprise as the saffron party had to contend…
A federal appeals court has upheld writer E. Jean Carroll’s $5 million civil judgment against President-elect Donald Trump. A jury awarded Carroll the sum last year after finding Trump responsible for sexually abusing her in the 1990s and then defaming her after she went public with her allegations. Trump denied the allegations and appealed the…
What do overripe avocados, stinky cologne, and lost phones have in common? Generally speaking, none of them justify a 911 call. That’s the message from E-Comm – the company that handles the vast majority of 911 calls in BC – which once again urges the public not to occupy crucial emergency lines unless they are…
BRUSSELS: Widely popular among young people for their dizzying array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and cola, time is up for disposable e-cigarettes in Belgium, the first EU country to ban them. From January 1, the sale of single-use vaporizers will be banned in Belgium, in a bid to protect the health of young people…