Canada minimum wage 2026: Five provinces increase hourly rates, workers say it's not enough

Who were the sailors who survived 18 hours after sperm whales sank their yacht

A yacht with four crew members sank in the South Pacific after colliding with a whale around 250 nautical miles north of Norfolk Island. The 51-foot Tai Tam suffered severe hull and steering damage and started taking on water. The crew activated an emergency beacon, declared a mayday and worked for hours to control the flooding before abandoning the vessel for a life raft.

'We'll take legal action': Mamdani threatens Columbia over reopening campus to the public

Algerian teenager who tried to rob Bridgerton star and threatened to decapitate Aled Jones is jailed for two years over Rolex robberies with machete

Zacariah Boulares, 19, who threatened the Songs of Praise star has been jailed for two years after admitting to arming himself with a machete to steal luxury watches.

Trump says latest Iran peace offer not enough, may resume bombing, and other Mideast developments

US President Donald Trump has suggested that following the elections, he might escalate military actions against Iran. In Yemen, clashes have intensified between Iran-aligned Houthi rebels and government forces surrounding Taiz City. Trump also commented on reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received advance notice of a Hamas attack.

Has Noah's Ark finally been found? Researchers claim mysterious underground structure is man-made after dramatic new scans

A research project has made a groundbreaking announcement that the site believed to be the exact location of Noah's Ark may actually contain a wooden ship.

Samsung Galaxy S27 price may rise next year, leak points to higher costs for 512GB and 1TB models. Check all updates

Samsung Galaxy S27 could be more expensive next year, with a Korean tipster claiming a price increase of up to more than 130,000 won in the South Korean market. Higher-storage variants may see larger increases as memory costs rise. The potential hike has also raised questions over Indian pricing, especially after Samsung increased Galaxy S26 prices in the country.

Frat leader, 21, sobs as he's jailed for just 60 days over alcohol poisoning death of student, 18

Carter Eslick, 21, broke down in tears in court on Wednesday after a judge sentenced him to just two months behind bars over the alcohol poisoning death of  Colin Daniel Martinez, 18.

India and Pakistan to clash in pool phase at 2027 Cricket World Cup

India and Pakistan have been drawn in the same group for the upcoming 2027 Cricket World Cup. Their match is scheduled for October 10 at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. India will also face Australia in their pool in a repeat of the 2023 final, opening the second stage. Co-hosts South Africa are in Group B, competing against England and New Zealand, among others.

Vulnerable girl, 13, took her own life after 'befriending' AI chatbot, grieving mother says

The mother said that the teen girl told the chatbot at one point, 'You remember everything that I say to you.'

Canada minimum wage 2026: Five provinces increase hourly rates, workers say it's not enough

On October 1, 2026, five provinces in Canada took a significant step by raising their minimum wages. Ontario's wage rose to $17.95 an hour, aligning with similar increases across other provinces. However, Alberta's wage remained stagnant at $15, the lowest in the country. Workers highlight that these new rates may not suffice to meet basic living expenses, emphasizing the need for higher wages to enhance affordability and bolster local economies.

Every shameful detail of custody hearing that saw heiress mother lose daughter, 4, to private equity lawyer ex... hours before youngster was shot dead in Texas gated community home

Shocking details of the ruling made against Cibelle Savella have been unearthed by the Daily Mail. Savella's daughter Vivian was shot dead in Houston Tuesday.

U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released

The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.