Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has confirmed that the UK government will proceed with a vote on welfare reform despite facing significant rebellion from Labour MPs, with over 120 signing an amendment against the bill. The potential defeat could undermine Keir Starmer's leadership and create internal conflicts within the party, as the proposed changes would reduce disability benefit eligibility for around 800,000 people. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner...

A cargo ship, the Morning Midas, sank in the North Pacific Ocean off Alaska after its crew abandoned ship due to an uncontrollable fire. Loaded with about 3,000 vehicles, including electric and hybrid cars, the vessel went down in deep waters, prompting the U.S. Coast Guard and Zodiac Maritime to monitor for pollution and debris, with no injuries reported among the crew. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A cargo ship called the Morning...

The drug known as devil's breath, or scopolamine, is infamous for incapacitating victims, particularly in Colombia, where it has been linked to criminal activities such as robbery and assault. A recent report in London described a woman feeling lethargic on the Tube, raising concerns about its use, although experts suggest the airborne application of the drug might be an urban myth due to a lack of substantial evidence. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5:...

Two nurses, Arden Foley and Victoria Treacy, have publicly criticized the Fraser Health Authority for not ensuring a safe working environment in the emergency department at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody, B.C. They allege that the authority has not only failed to protect staff from violent incidents but has also attempted to silence those who raise concerns. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Two nurses are saying that their workplace is not safe...

Iran has arrested 700 individuals on suspicion of espionage for Israel amid a 12-day conflict, with three executed for collaborating with the Mossad and smuggling assassination equipment. The Mizan news agency reported the smuggled items were linked to a murder, highlighting Iran's ongoing crackdown on alleged espionage that threatens its nuclear program. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Iran has arrested many people for being spies, and some were even punished very severely because...

Monte dei Paschi di Siena announced that the European Central Bank approved its €13.3bn takeover of Mediobanca, despite initial expectations for shareholder hurdles due to cross shareholdings. Mediobanca, which rejected the offer as contrary to its interests, has postponed a shareholder meeting for a competing acquisition, while MPS plans to report to the ECB on its control of Mediobanca if investor backing falls below 50%. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Monte dei Paschi...