Posts by Amelia Frost
World’s Coral Reefs Crossing Survival Limit: Global Experts
[ad_1] The world’s tropical coral reefs have almost certainly crossed a point of no return as oceans warm beyond a level most can survive, a major scientific report announced on Monday. It is the first time scientists have declared that Earth has likely reached a so-called “tipping point” — a shift that could trigger massive…
Read More‘War Is Over’ In Gaza, Trump Says On Way To Middle East
[ad_1] US President Donald Trump departed Sunday on a high-stakes peace trip to Israel and Egypt, declaring the “war is over” in Gaza despite uncertainty about what will follow a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Trump’s lightning visit is designed to celebrate his role in brokering last week’s ceasefire and hostage release deal —…
Read MoreThis Breast Cancer Ribbon Has a Different Take on Pink. Here’s What It Means
[ad_1] It’s a sad fact that these days, nearly everyone knows someone who’s had breast cancer. Yet there’s one fact not everyone knows: approximately 30 percent of people with early-stage breast cancer who’ve “beaten” the disease will eventually see it return as stage IV, also known as advanced or metastatic breast cancer (MBC). That means…
Read MoreJennifer Lopez Confirms Midi Pencil Skirts Are the Star of Fall’s Best Office Looks
[ad_1] Elegance has always been part of Jennifer Lopez’s aesthetic, but she seems particularly determined to establish herself as our main source of inspiration for work-related dressing. Over the past few weeks, the “On the Floor” singer has been seen in various styles of blazers, which she has paired with vests, wide-leg pants, as well…
Read MoreWorld No. 204 Vacherot In Shock After ‘Crazy’ Shanghai Triumph
[ad_1] World number 204 Valentin Vacherot said he was in shock Sunday after beating his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters, becoming the lowest-ranked player to win an ATP 1000 tournament. The unlikely all-family final between the 54th-ranked Frenchman Rinderknech and Vacherot, from Monaco, was described by the latter’s coach…
Read MoreZelensky Warns Russia Exploiting Lack Of ‘Attention’ On War
[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lobbied his allies for more air defences on Sunday, warning that Russia was “taking advantage” of attention shifting away from the Ukraine war to intensify its bombardment of the country. Diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s three-and-a-half year invasion of Ukraine have stalled in recent months. Moscow has meanwhile renewed its…
Read MoreCameroon’s 92-year-old President Poised For Eighth Term
[ad_1] Cameroonians voted Sunday in an election expected to return 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, to office after 43 years in power. AFP journalists saw voters crowding outside polling stations during the day in the capital Yaounde before they closed in the early evening, with an electoral official declaring the…
Read MoreMadagascar’s President, From Coup To Calls To Quit
[ad_1] Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina first took power in a military-backed coup in 2009 and is now facing demands to quit from a youth-led protest movement backed by an army unit. After the CAPSAT military contingent sided Saturday with the demonstrators who have been protesting for more than two weeks, Rajoelina warned that “an attempt…
Read MoreStars Pay Tribute To Diane Keaton
[ad_1] Fellow actors and directors who worked with Diane Keaton recalled her life and work, after the family of the American actor announced her death Saturday. Keaton, who was 79, appeared in eight Woody Allen movies, winning an Oscar for her role in “Annie Hall”, an also starred in “The Godfather” films. Woody Allen, 89,…
Read MoreCountdown To Hostage Release As Trump To Host Gaza Peace Summit
[ad_1] Hamas will release its remaining hostages on Monday and will play no role in Gaza’s future government, the group told AFP, as US President Donald Trump and other world leaders prepared to convene in Egypt for a major peace summit. Trump will first pass through Israel, addressing parliament and meeting with hostage families Monday…
Read MoreLetters, Oct. 12, 2025: ‘New PM too much like our last PM’
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links News Alberta Calgary Opinion Letters Published Oct 12, 2025 • Last updated 16 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Mark Carney embraces then-PM Justin Trudeau after being announced the winner at the Liberal Leadership event…
Read MoreFrench PM Faces Uphill Task To Form Government
[ad_1] French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Sunday was negotiating to form a government after losing a key political ally, with time running short before a fast-approaching budget deadline. France has been gripped by political instability since President Emmanuel Macron called snap polls last year that he hoped would consolidate power but instead resulted in…
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