World News

Search/Filter Results

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
April 18, 2024 - 11:27 PM

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami.
Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa
April 18, 2024 - 11:08 PM

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Street vendors in Mali's capital of Bamako peddle water sachets, ubiquitous for this part of West Africa during the hottest months. This year, an unprecedented heat wave has led to a surge in deaths, experts say, warning of more scorching weather ahead as effects of climate change roil the continent.
Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted
April 18, 2024 - 10:54 PM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early Friday morning, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.
5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan
April 18, 2024 - 10:51 PM

KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden vest near a van carrying Japanese autoworkers, who narrowly escaped the attack Friday that wounded three bystanders in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, police said.
Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term
April 18, 2024 - 10:44 PM

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country's leader.
AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday
April 18, 2024 - 10:26 PM

SEATTLE (AP) — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in clouds of smoke on campus quads and pot shops in legal-weed states thank their customers with discounts.
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
April 18, 2024 - 10:06 PM

Russian troops are ramping up pressure on exhausted Ukrainian forces to prepare to seize more land this spring and summer as muddy fields dry out and allow tanks, armored vehicles and other heavy equipment to roll to key positions across the countryside.
Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu
April 18, 2024 - 10:04 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As the nation prepares for trillions of red-eyed bugs known as periodical cicadas to emerge, it's worth noting that they're not just annoying, noisy pests — if prepared properly, they can also be tasty to eat.
The Latest | Iran fires air defense batteries and diverts flights after explosions
April 18, 2024 - 9:52 PM

Iran fired air defense batteries Friday and some flights were diverted or grounded after reports of explosions near a major airbase and nuclear site where drones were spotted. It was unclear if the country was under attack, but tensions are high after Iran’s unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Latest | Iran says air defense batteries fire after explosions reported near major air base
April 18, 2024 - 9:37 PM

Iran fired air defense batteries Friday reports of explosions near a major air base at the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. It remained unclear if the country was under attack, but tensions remain high after Iran’s unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
More ...

iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo

Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Penticton business set to launch cannabis consumption patio on 4/20
A Penticton cannabis retailer will be opening its consumption patio this weekend and the owner says it'll be the perfect spot for customers to safely enjoy a toke. Cannabis Cottage is hosting a launch party for its all-new designat

Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators that his government is tilting the rules towards families seeking homes as it tightens the rules on short-term rentals. Eby said Thursday th

World News

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger

Laborers and street vendors in Mali find no respite as deadly heat wave surges through West Africa

Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted

5 Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan

Indians vote in the first phase of the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term

AP Explains: 4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana's high holiday

Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance

Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu

The Latest | Iran fires air defense batteries and diverts flights after explosions

The Latest | Iran says air defense batteries fire after explosions reported near major air base

Kamloops

Kelowna

Penticton

Vernon