Mail-in ballots sent to Trump in Florida despite repeated criticism of practice

U.S. President Donald Trump has requested a mail-in ballot for Florida's Tuesday primary election, despite weeks of criticizing the practice.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-usps-fox-interviews-1.5686095?cmp=rss

U.S. Justice Department seizes cryptocurrency alleged to fund militant groups

The Justice Department said Thursday that it has seized millions of dollars from cryptocurrency accounts that militant groups, including al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, relied on to finance their organizations and violent plots.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/justice-seizure-cryptocurrency-1.5685988?cmp=rss

Fortnite developer Epic Games sues Apple after removal of video game from App Store

Apple Inc. on Thursday removed popular video game Fortnite from its App Store for violating the company's in-app payment guidelines — prompting developer Epic Games to sue the iPhone maker, seeking to end its in-app payment practices.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/fortnite-epic-video-game-apple-1.5685885?cmp=rss

Ship in Mauritius oil spill emptied of fuel, but heavy damage for island

Almost all the remaining oil has been pumped from a Japanese ship that ran aground off the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, but its initial spill of 1,000 tons of fuel has severely damaged the island's coral reefs and once pristine coast, environmental groups said Thursday. 

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/mauritius-grounded-ship-emptied-oil-1.5685148?cmp=rss

Israel, United Arab Emirates reach historic deal to normalize diplomatic relations

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish full diplomatic ties as part of a deal to halt the annexation of occupied land sought by the Palestinians for their future state.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-uae-reach-historic-deal-diplomatic-relations-1.5684905?cmp=rss