- Thousands ready to evacuate as flooding hits Pacific Northwest
Several days of heavy rain have swollen a number of rivers causing major flooding in parts of Canada and the US.
- Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' $40bn stablecoin crash
In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.
- Thailand PM wins royal approval to dissolve parliament, setting early elections
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received royal approval on Friday to dissolve parliament, paving the way for a general election early next year. Voting for the House of Representatives will be held 45 to 60 days after a royal decree, with Anutin leading a caretaker government barred from approving a new budget.
- FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over latest World Cup 2026 tickets
Soccer fans on Thursday accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after fresh World Cup ticket prices surfaced, showing steep increases. Germany’s soccer federation said national associations receive 8% of tickets, with group-stage seats priced at $180–$700 and final tickets ranging from $4,185 to $8,680.
- Man charged with manslaughter after girlfriend freezes to death on Austrian mountain
Thomas Plamberger and his girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, were attempting to scale Austria's tallest mountain in the middle of winter, despite her inexperience.
- For 1st time since trade war, Canada exported more than it imported
The Canadian economy achieved a trade surplus for the first time since the trade war began, as exports rebounded and imports fell in September, according to Statistics Canada.
- Extortion suspects have all claimed refugee status, Canada’s border agency says
The development has frustrated deportations of foreign nationals accused of fuelling B.C.'s extortion boom.
- Trump Administration Lowers Expectations for Trade Deals as Tariff Deadline Approaches
The Administration has already lowered expectations as dealmaking proves challenging.
- The Making of an American Pope
How a kid from the Midwest became the leader of the Catholic Church
- Shuttering of USAID Will Lead to Millions of Deaths Around the World: Studies
Multiple studies have estimated millions will die annually as a result of the Trump Administration’s closure of the foreign-aid agency.