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Wildfire smoke brings world's worst air quality to Toronto
Toronto's air quality ranked the worst among major cities in the world on July 15, surpassing Kinshasa and Delhi, as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario turned the sky orang…
Republican senator presses Blanche on 'weaponization fund'
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, the president's former personal lawyer, was pressed by Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas about the Justice Department's decision t…
Blanche grilled on whether he'll meet with Epstein survivors
During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche clashed with Senator Dick Durbin when questioned on whether he would…
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' premieres in New York with fanfare
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the Greek classic 'The Odyssey' premiered in New York on July 14, drawing fanfare and some controversy. "A choice that Mr. Nolan made is to make …
Europe protects infrastructure from heat with water spray, white paint
As Europe's railways buckle under record heat, roads melt and power grids strain, countries are turning to an array of fixes for aging infrastructure, from dousing the tarmac with…
LIVE: World Cup fans in London watch England-Argentina semi-final
World Cup fans in London gather to watch England play Argentina in the semi-finals. #fifaworldcup #worldcup #london #england #argentina Keep up with the latest news from around th…
LIVE: Fans arrive at Atlanta Stadium for England-Argentina World Cup semi-final
World Cup fans arrive at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia for the England-Argentina semi-final match. #fifaworldcup #worldcup #atlanta #england #argentina Keep up with the latest news f…
LIVE: World Cup fans in Buenos Aires gather to watch Argentina-England semi-final
Soccer fans gather in Buenos Aires to watch Argentina play England in the World Cup semi-finals. #fifaworldcup #worldcup #buenosaires #argentina #england Keep up with the latest …
Europe protects infrastructure from heat with water spray, white paint
As Europe's railways buckle under record heat, roads melt and power grids strain, countries are turning to an array of fixes for aging infrastructure, from dousing the tarmac with…
EU seals deal with Ukraine for drone production
The European Union and Ukraine signed a new defense industrial partnership aimed at expanding joint drone production by combining Ukraine’s battlefield expertise with Europe’s man…
Trump spy pick defends subpoenas of NY Times reporters
Trump's director of national intelligence nominee Jay Clayton faced senators at his confirmation hearing, defending subpoenas of New York Times journalists in a national security …
LIVE: Argentine fans gather in Atlanta for World Cup semi-final against England
Argentine fans gear up for the World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta, Georgia. #fifaworldcup #worldcup #argentina #england #atlanta Keep up with the latest news from aro…
❤️ 'Heartstopper Forever' cast bids farewell to Netflix at premiere
"Heartstopper Forever" star Joe Locke said bidding farewell to the Netflix franchise felt bittersweet. The British actor, who rose to fame with the first season of the show, joine…
Huge plume of smoke rises over Iran's Chabahar port
A large cloud of black smoke was seen rising from the scene of a strike on Iran's Chabahar port. The US conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran's coastal defense systems and …
⛳️ Will Ferrell reunites with Molly Shannon for golf comedy ‘The Hawk’
For actor Will Ferrell, assembling a cast filled with familiar faces for the Netflix golf comedy series, "The Hawk," added a special chemistry that elevated the show. The "Step Br…
Smoke rises over Iran's Chabahar port after strike
A large cloud of black smoke rose from the scene of a strike on Iran's Chabahar port. The U.S. conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran's coastal defense systems and missile s…
'This is the end of my political journey,' says UK's Starmer
British PM Keir Starmer received a standing ovation at his final Prime Minister's Questions in London, telling lawmakers 'this is the end of my political journey,' ahead of his Ju…
Blanche grilled on whether he'll meet with Epstein survivors
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche clashed with Senator Dick Durbin at his Senate confirmation hearing, refusing to commit to personally meeting with ten Epstein survivors in…
LIVE: Haze over Toronto from Canada wildfires
A haze, caused by smoke and wildfires, can be seen over Toronto, Canada. #haze #smoke #wildfires #toronto #canada Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.r…
UK's Starmer signs off during final prime minister's questions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took questions from lawmakers in parliament in his final prime minister's questions, before he officially steps down from office. #uk #keirstar…
Israeli veterans see old war shadows in Lebanon 'buffer zone'
Israeli leaders describe the territory now occupied in Lebanon as a war gain, but some military veterans see the so-called ‘buffer zone’ as a deadly replay of a doomed strategy th…
Opposition pickets court over Ramaphosa 'Farmgate' case
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to halt an impeachment committee investigating the ‘Farmgate’ scandal was heard at the Western Cape High Court, with protesters gathe…
Nvidia CEO thanks Sega for saving the company
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met former Sega CEO Shoichiro Irimajiri and game designer Yu Suzuki in Tokyo to thank them for a $5 million investment in 1995 that saved Nvidia from bankr…
Scientists sail to Greenland to study glacier melt threat
An international team of about 80 scientists and crew will sail to Greenland aboard the polar research ship RSS David Attenborough to study whether the island's melting glaciers c…
LIVE: Failed Turkish coup commemorated on 10th anniversary in Ankara
A commemoration for the 10th anniversary of a failed coup attempt in Turkey is held in the capital, Anakra. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and other notable political figures ar…
LIVE: Jay Clayton's US intelligence director confirmation hearing
The Senate Intelligence Committee holds a rescheduled confirmation hearing to consider President Donald Trump's nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intellig…
LIVE: Blanche testifies in Senate confirmation hearing
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to face tense questioning from a Senate panel as the president’s former personal lawyer seeks to become the chief U.S. law en…
How Ukraine's drone strikes are choking off Russian shipping
Drones operated by the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces’ “Birds” unit had targeted 116 vessels in the Sea of Azov over the past nine days, according to Ukrainian serviceman Maj…
Does winning the World Cup boost your economy?
One of Spain, England or Argentina will erupt in joy on July 19 — but does bringing home the trophy also score an economic win? Elena Casas takes a look. #worldcup #football #socc…
Cartier-owner sales beat boosts luxury sector
Cartier owner Richemont beat first-quarter sales forecasts, lifting the broader luxury sector with accelerating demand for its jewelry and watches. #luxury #business #cartier #ric…