Tropical Storm Bret grows stronger as eastern Caribbean islands prepare for heavy flooding

Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger Wednesday as islands in the eastern Caribbean brace for torrential rainfall, landslides and flooding.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/tropical-storm-bret-hurricane-1.6884432?cmp=rss

Stonehenge yoga and more: Celebrating summer solstice

In the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year falls on June 21 — a day often referred to as the summer solstice.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/photos/stonehenge-yoga-and-more-celebrating-summer-solstice-1.6883566?cmp=rss

Pakistan arrests human trafficking suspects after migrant boat tragedy

Pakistani authorities said Wednesday they have arrested seven alleged key figures in a human trafficking ring following last week's sinking of an overcrowded smuggling vessel off Greece that left more than 500 migrants missing, including Pakistanis.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pakistan-arrests-greece-migrants-1.6883506?cmp=rss

Cut phone lines and looted hospitals: What's slowing aid in Sudan

Canada is sending an additional $40 million in aid to Sudan, as the country sinks deeper into crisis. But Doctors without Borders says getting that aid out on the ground is proving to be challenging.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/sudan-conflict-aid-slow-donations-1.6883223?cmp=rss