From Wildlife to the Milky Way, the Photographer Who Hunts for the Perfect Moment in Light
David Holman could be called a 'photographer to the stars'—quite literally.
Upcoming Influx of Mortgage Renewals Likely to Lead to Higher Payments for Many: Report
More than 1 in 10 Canadian mortgage holders who locked in historically low rates during the pandemic are soon facing renewal, with many likely to face higher borrowing costs and 35 percent saying they are more anxious about their upcoming renewal than their previous one, according to a new report. The Aug. 19 report from real estate franchiser Royal LePage cites its survey, conducted by Burson, which found that 38 percent of Canadians with a mortgage on their primary residence expect there to be an increase in their monthly payments on their next renewal. The 38 percent includes 26 percent who expect a slight increase and 12 percent who expect a significant increase when they next renew. A further 31 percent expect their payments to stay roughly the same, and 17 percent anticipate paying less. The report does not specify the responses of the remaining 14 percent....
Catholics in China Face Growing Restrictions on Religious Practice
Reports from Shanghai and Beijing point to tighter controls on Bibles, pilgrimages, online prayer and Catholic funeral rites.
Hong Kong Court Convicts 2 Tiananmen Square Vigil Organizers
The convictions drew international condemnation, including from the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China.
Shaken Captain Declares ‘No Rift’ at Scandal-Hit Swans
"There's pain, there's sadness, there's disappointment. We're going to bind together to be better for this," Sydney Swans captain Callum Mills said.
Guatemala Says It Received Nearly 2,300 Mexican Deportees From US
Mexico said it opposed the transfer of Mexican nationals to third countries and was working with the relevant countries to facilitate their safe return.
Teen Walks Free after Grocer Bashing Charges Dropped
A 13-year-old boy walked free from a children's court on Aug. 21 after several charges against him were struck out by a magistrate.
Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Shakes Peru’s Southern Andes, Injuring at Least 2 and Damaging Homes
LIMA, Peru—A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru’s southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, injuring at least two people and damaging homes, health centers and schools, authorities said. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho, …
Bessent: US to Impose ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran
The Treasury secretary said more details of the plan will be announced on Aug. 24 and urged America’s allies to join the United States.
Centrelink Payments Set for Increase for 5.3 Million Australians Including Pensioners
The JobSeeker rate for the unemployed and pensioner rates will be rising.
Wealth Exodus: Australians Flock to Property Investment Over Business
The proportion of working-age Australians who run a business which employs people fell from 13.8 percent in 2002 to just 9.8 percent in 2022, according to CEDA.
Golf Australia Lets Trans Players Pick Their Gender Handicap, Share Change Rooms
A women's advocacy group has expressed concern that the sport is prioritizing inclusion over biological reality.
‘No Immediate Changes’: Government Reassures Participants After NDIS Overhaul
An estimated 241,000 Australians will be moved off the scheme.
Germany Names China Among Main Actors in Transnational Repression
German records document efforts to identify dissidents, pressure relatives in China, and collect information from within communities targeted by Beijing.
State Department Imposes New Sanctions on Cuban Businesses, Leaders
The State Department released a report last month accusing Cuba of subverting the United States and serving as a training ground for communism.
Edmonton Marathon Apologizes for Adding Nearly 675 Metres Extra to Course
Race organizers initially defended the course length, before admitting in a second statement that a construction detour was to blame.
Federal Audit Flags Missing Fuel, Unauthorized Spending at Canadian Embassy in Kenya
A recent federal audit has flagged a number of financial and management issues at Canada’s embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, including suspected irregularities in fuel purchases, improper contracting, and spending without approval. Numerous problems with contracting, purchasing, and oversight were identified at the embassy, which employs 171 individuals, has a fleet of 36 vehicles, and enjoys […]
US–South Korean Joint Drills Highlight ‘First Island Chain’ Security, Aiming at China and Its Allies: Analysts
The U.S. military’s emphasis on projecting combat power along the First Island Chain will effectively deter the China-Russia-North Korea alliance, analysts say.
North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles Amid Shortened US–South Korea Drills
The United States and South Korea shortened joint drills after President Donald Trump said they were hostile toward North Korea.
Carlos Alcaraz Set to Return to US Open After 4-Month Wrist Injury
Alcaraz, who has not played since the Barcelona Open in April, will have a chance to defend his title in New York.
