Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke

President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.

• Jul 17

Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day"

British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024.

• Jul 17

Strong earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, tsunami alert lifted

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.

• Jul 17

Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies

Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."

• Jul 17

India activist urged to end hunger strike as he risks organ failure

Well-known activist Sonam Wangchuk hasn't eaten in nearly 3 weeks, endangering his health as he demands changes to India's exam system.

• Jul 17

Tree-killing Asian beetle detected in EU for first time

The emerald ash borer, which has devastated ash forests in North America, has been detected in the European Union for the first time.

• Jul 17

Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader, will become U.K. prime minister

Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.

• Jul 17

Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico

The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible.

• Jul 17

American service member killed in Iraq; U.S. hits Iran for 9th straight night

Two U.S. service members were killed earlier in Jordan and a third was missing in action, the U.S. Central Command said.

• Jul 20

Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan

Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.

• Jul 16

U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization

The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.

• Jul 16

Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S.

One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.

• Jul 16

Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border

Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.

• Jul 16

From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories

Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.

• Jul 16

Zelenskyy's move to oust popular defense chief draws major backlash

Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.

• Jul 16

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