Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
Terrorism researcher: lone perpetrators with vague motives
Personal motives have played a role alongside ideology in several Islamist terrorist attacks in Germany in the past five years, according to a terrorism expert. Martin Kahl, from the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg, took part in a press conference organized by the Integration Media Service on Thursday.…
Read MoreAn insider’s guide to Nantes
Set on France’s Loire river, roughly 30 miles before it meets the Atlantic Ocean, the colourful city of Nantes is a cultural and artistic hub with a whimsical spirit. With contemporary art installations around every corner and several innovative museums, the city’s creative side is prominent, while its Breton identity also remains strong — in…
Read MoreSudan accuses UAE of ‘complicity in genocide’ at world court
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of being “complicit in the genocide” during the current civil war. The two-year conflict, which has pitted Sudan’s army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to tens of thousands of deaths and forced…
Read MoreKenya police fire tear gas during school drama competition
Kenya’s national high-school drama competition has been overshadowed by drama of its own after police fired tear gas to disperse a crowd that had gathered to watch a controversial play. Echoes of War is set in a fictional kingdom where the youth have lost faith in their leaders. It features battles with the police and…
Read MoreTurkey’s STM starts construction of corvettes for Malaysia
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways ISTANBUL — Turkish defense company STM held a keel-laying ceremony in Istanbul this week for three corvettes being built for the Royal Malaysian Navy…
Read MoreTanzania arrests prominent opposition leader after calling for electoral reforms at rally
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was in custody on Thursday after being arrested by police at a rally ahead of planned general elections in October. Lissu, who is the chairperson of the main opposition party CHADEMA, is yet to be charged in court and his party has called for…
Read MoreProtesters in Russia try to disrupt Poland’s commemoration of president’s plane crash
Poland’s ambassador to Russia said a small group of Russians tried to disrupt a commemoration on Thursday marking the 15th anniversary of the plane crash that killed Polish President Lech Kaczyński and 95 other people. The protesters held banners and chanted anti-Polish slogans as Krzysztof Krajewski, the Polish ambassador to Russia, led the event in…
Read MoreMahle wins electrification order in China
Mahle says it has secured another order in the field of electrification in China. It is supplying a DC/DC converter to an international car manufacturer in China for its future battery-electric model range. It said the contract volume is €200 million. Series production at the Mahle Changshu location will start in the middle of 2028.…
Read MoreShopify and Affirm launch Shop Pay Installments in Canada
Shopify, the commerce platform that provides essential internet infrastructure, and payment network Affirm, have expedited expansion of their global reach. Canadian Shopify merchants with early access now have the option to offer Shop Pay Installments, a service exclusively powered by Affirm, to their customers. This is the first time the product has been made available…
Read MoreHow winemakers of color are changing South Africa’s wine scene
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Pick up almost any bottle of South African wine, and it’s unlikely to have been made by a winemaker of colour. But things are changing. There’s an increasing determination to improve opportunities, notably for young South Africans who want to enter the industry. Initiatives such as…
Read MorePrince Harry’s ‘Life is at Stake,’ Lawyer Warns
Britain’s Home Office has ruled against giving Prince Harry the highest level of security protection when he is in the United Kingdom after he stepped down from as a senior royal in 2020. His lawyer is now arguing that the decision puts his life in danger. In February of last year, Prince Harry lost a…
Read MorePictures show cat rescued after 2024 earthquake in Taiwan, not in Thailand
After a 7.7-magnitude quake that struck Myanmar in late March killed thousands of people and toppled a building in neighbouring Thailand, images circulated on social media falsely claiming they showed a cat freed from the flattened skyscraper in the Thai capital. The pictures were in fact taken after a jolt that hit Taiwan in April…
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