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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Why Trump is threatening new 50% tariffs on Canadian exports right now
It may appear that U.S. President Donald Trump's move to hit many Canadian products with a new tariff of 50 per cent came out of the blue, but there are clear signs of what's driving the tactic.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT
How the outbreak of an intestinal parasite in the U.S. unfolded
More than 30 American states have reported illnesses related to Cyclospora, an intestinal parasite that contaminates food that has come into contact with human feces. Here's how the investigation into the outbreak of cyclosporiasis unfolded.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:16:13 EDT
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz following a 10th night of U.S. strikes on Iran
Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship even as the United States conducted yet-another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic over control of the key waterway.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:11:47 EDT
Despite the war, the U.S. and Iran are working together to deport asylum seekers, lawsuit says
Even as the U.S. waged war with Iran and encouraged its citizens to take to the streets, the Trump administration was working with the Iranian regime to fast-track the deportations of dissidents, according to a new lawsuit.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:01:03 EDT
Trump to hit Canada with new 50% tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Who is Nolan Wells, and why has the Black Mississippi teen's death received widespread attention?
The death of Nolan Wells, a Black teenager whose body was located on an island off the Mississippi coast after he spent the Fourth of July there with three white friends, has drawn widespread attention amid mounting unanswered questions.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:48:14 EDT
Fact check: Does this video show Iranian missiles hitting a U.S. base?
After Iranian missiles hit Jordan on Friday, this video circulated claiming to show missiles hitting a U.S. base in the country. But is the video real or AI generated?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:19:28 EDT
Women's Tennis Association introduces gene testing for all players on tour
The Women's Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday, a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:29:11 EDT
27 bodies recovered, dozens feared dead after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana
Guyana's government said on Monday that 27 ‌bodies had been recovered from a ferry that capsized off the coast over the weekend with 179 people on board.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:46:47 EDT
Messi says Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain left 'immense pain'
Lionel Messi says Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain had left "immense" pain but praised his team for reaching a second successive final and thanked supporters for uniting behind the national side.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:17:29 EDT
Paramount, Warner must pause merger for at least two weeks, judge says
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion US merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:59:17 EDT
Meet Jimothy, the unusually round Seattle raccoon capturing hearts worldwide
A Seattle raccoon with an unusually short body nicknamed Jimothy has become an internet sensation after a video of the critter scampering across a field went viral.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:12:39 EDT
Ukraine fired 400 drones toward Moscow, city's mayor says
Ukraine fired more than 400 drones toward Moscow in its latest major attack on the Russian capital, the city's mayor said Monday. The same day, Ukrainian officials said a Russian missile strike on a ‌ship carrying corn near Ukraine's southern port ...

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:42:45 EDT
Andy Burnham officially becomes British prime minister
Andy Burnham became the fifth British prime minister in four years and the seventh in a decade as he formally accepted an invitation from King Charles to form a government.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:41:29 EDT
The big stories — and best photos — from the 2026 World Cup
Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, 39 days. Here's a look back at some of the main storylines from the FIFA World Cup 2026 — as illustrated by some of the tournament's best photos.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 EDT
Trump's 'big lie' in prime time
Donald Trump is using the U.S. presidency to re-litigate the 2020 election. Today, we look at his latest claims and whether the president is laying the groundwork to challenge the legitimacy of the upcoming midterms.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:02:22 EDT
Torres fires Spain past Argentina in extra time to win World Cup, denying Messi a 2nd title
Ferran Torres' first goal of this year's World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain ended Argentina...

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:10:42 EDT
U.S. FDA says data continues to support Taylor Farms' lettuce as cyclospora source
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday that its traceback investigation into a cyclosporiasis outbreak across five states continues to support Taylor Farms' lettuce ‌from Central Mexico as a product source.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:26:54 EDT
At least 6 people killed, hundreds displaced after earthquake rocks Peru
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 EDT
How modern warfare is reshaping Ukraine’s natural environment
From Chornobyl's endangered wild horses to bird nests made of drone cables, modern warfare is reshaping fragile ecosystems along Ukraine’s front lines.

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