Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Lifestyles
Wildfire evacuations underway for about 400 properties near Peachland, B.C.
Police are helping firefighters from several local departments evacuate residents from about 400 properties in…
Russia’s ‘land of fire and ice’ was largely spared by the nearby earthquake and tsunami
MOSCOW (AP) — A powerful earthquake struck Wednesday off Russia’s Far East coast, flooding a…
Emotional journey for Atlanta’s homeless as city races to house 400 people before the World Cup
ATLANTA (AP) — Allen Hall called it a “very emotional experience” as he boarded a…
Many voters cast ballot in last federal election without feeling fully informed: poll
TORONTO — A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians believe they didn’t have…
California governor signs executive order to support boys and men and improve their mental health
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at…
How a Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of US
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A procession of mothers wearing red sashes, pushing strollers and tending…
Beijing officials say 31 older people trapped in a senior center died in floods
BANGKOK (AP) — A group of elderly people trapped in a flooded nursing home were…
‘Just a jumble of bones.’ How a baby grave discovery has grown to haunt Ireland
TUAM, Ireland (AP) — This story begins with a forbidden fruit. It was the 1970s…
‘Chamber of horrors’ being exhumed at Ireland mass baby grave
TUAM, Ireland (AP) — Only one stone wall remains of the old mother and baby…
Concerns grow for 3 OSCE workers jailed since shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
VIENNA (AP) — It was late at night when they came for Dmytro Shabanov, a…
Islamic State and al-Qaida threat is intense in Africa, with growing risks in Syria, UN experts say
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The threat from Islamic State and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates…
Illinois Democratic Rep. Danny Davis says he won’t seek reelection after 15 terms in Congress
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Danny Davis announced Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next…
Lebanon’s UN refugee agency chief hopes at least 200,000 Syrian refugees return under new plan
BEIRUT (AP) — The UN refugee agency’s representative in Lebanon said Thursday he hopes that…
Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become the world’s first carbon-neutral state
ROME (AP) — Italy agreed Thursday to a Vatican plan to turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre)…
Ravens players seek swimming lessons from Baltimore native Michael Phelps
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have reached out to a local expert…
Ethiopia’s national tree campaign underway with aim to plant 700 million seedlings in one day
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia launched a national campaign on Thursday to plant 700…
The Latest: Trump signs order for more tariffs on US partners to go into effect in 7 days
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday placing tariffs on many U.S. trade partners…
Canada’s shifting stance on Palestinian statehood, explained
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday his government intends to recognize a Palestinian…
Heavy rain pummels the East Coast and sparks isolated flash flooding
Strong rain storms lashed the East Coast Thursday, delaying flights throughout the region and prompting…
Democrats launching summer blitz to press Republicans on Trump spending plan
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats are launching a nationwide summer blitz designed to force vulnerable…
Pakistan’s rights group demands withdrawal of terror charges against a 7-year-old boy in Balochistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s independent human rights commission on Friday called on authorities to…
India hires Khalid Jamil as new head coach after Xavi and Pep Guardiola hoax applications
NEW DELHI (AP) — After discarding hoax applications from Xavi and Pep Guardiola, the All…
South Korea’s jailed ex-leader Yoon resists questioning by taking off prison uniform
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol again refused to…
FBI director says a new office in New Zealand will counter China’s sway, provoking Beijing’s ire
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel provoked diplomatic discomfort in New Zealand…