Top Haitian Security Official Kidnapped
A security expert who had recently become chief of staff to the new defense minister was abducted, the latest example of violence gripping the country. Source link
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5 Children Are Killed After Van and S.U.V. Collide in Rural Ontario
The children — four girls and one boy — were among 10 people in the van at the time of the crash. An infant was seriously injured, the police said. Source link
At the Canadian Screen Awards, the Industry Steps Outside Hollywood’s Shadow
No longer content with being just “Hollywood North,” the Canadian screen industry is asserting itself and telling its own stories. Source link
An Honored Canadian Journalist on the Importance of Investigative Reporting
Our Times colleague Susanne Craig was back home in Canada to be honored for her extraordinary career, which began in Calgary, Alberta, her hometown. Source link
A Tren de Aragua Leader Is Killed in a Joint Strike, U.S. and Venezuela Say
A strike this week in Venezuela killed a gang leader known as Niño Guerrero who was wanted in the United States, officials in both countries said. Source link
Brazilians Revive a World Cup Ritual to Cheer on Their National Team
After years of dampened enthusiasm about the World Cup, Brazilians are excited about their national team again — and they’re showing it by painting the streets. Source link
Canada Has Its Elbows Up and Arms Wide Open at the World Cup
Facing President Trump’s threats, many Canadians have taken a defensive stance to their neighbor. But now Canada is playing co-host with the United States and Mexico, and welcoming the world. Source link
World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans
The opening game in Mexico City took place amid weeks of protests from groups including teachers’ unions complaining about pay and pensions. Source link
As World Cup Begins, Mexico City Becomes a Global Stage
Supporters of the national team gathered inside and outside Mexico City Stadium for the opening of the games, celebrating the start of a tournament years in the making. Source link
Security Is Tight as a Match in Mexico City Starts a Historic World Cup
As the largest World Cup ever kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday afternoon, the security around Estadio Azteca was strict, as law enforcement officers held off protesters. Source link