Michael K. Williams, who starred as Omar on The Wire, dead at 54
Actor Michael K. Williams, who played the beloved character Omar Little on the TV show The Wire has died. New York City police say Williams was found dead Monday afternoon at his apartment in Brooklyn. He was 54.
Bernier violates Manitoba's self-isolation rule for unvaccinated visitors, attends rally
People's Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier says he violated Manitoba's quarantine requirements for people not vaccinated against COVID-19 because he believes the rule is unconstitutional.
U.S. Justice Department vows to protect Texas abortion seekers
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions.
Canada's Bianca Andreescu knocked out of U.S. Open after losing 3 1/2-hour match to Maria Sakkari of Greece
Maria Sakkari has eliminated 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu in the latest-finishing women's match in tournament history to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals for the first time.
Kids anxious, worried about return to classroom, parent says
In a discussion on students returning to classrooms this fall, parent Sophie Hargest said she's worried about children's mental health because she believes the pandemic has increased anxiety in teenagers. (Credit: CBC/Radio-Canada/Francis Ferland)
Venice introducing fees, surveillance and pre-bookings to combat overtourism
To combat overcrowding due to tourism, Venice officials are tracking every person who sets foot in the historic Italian lagoon city.
Guinea's army coup leader bars travel for government officials
Guinea coup leader Mamady Doumbouya on Monday banned government officials from leaving the country, a day after special forces soldiers deposed long-serving President Alpha Conde, drawing international condemnation.
Belarus court sends activists to prison as crackdown on dissent continues
A court in Belarus on Monday sentenced two leading opposition activists to lengthy prison terms, the latest move in the relentless crackdown Belarusian authorities have unleashed on dissent in the wake of last year's anti-government protests.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Monday
Vietnam's capital has extended COVID-19 restrictions for a further two weeks in a bid to contain a rise in cases, as authorities launched a plan to test up to 1.5 million people.
Taliban claim to have taken Panjshir, last holdout Afghan province
The Taliban said on Monday they have taken control of Panjshir province north of Kabul, the last holdout of anti-Taliban forces in the country and the only province the Taliban had not seized during their blitz across Afghanistan last month.