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Ontario Wildfire Creates Giant Smoke Plume Seen Thousands of Feet Above Ground
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 05:09
Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario has spread across Canada and the US Northeast, prompting air quality warnings and health alerts. Evacuations and health risks are compounded by an ongoing heatwave.
EU border chaos feared at Dover crossing as busiest summer weekend looms
The Guardian - 17 Jul 2026 05:00
British domestic holidays are being pushed to their highest levels since CovidThe start of the peak summer season is set to bring millions of drivers on to British roads, with concerns of traffic chaos as the port of Dov...
Spain PM Pedro Sánchez's Wife Ordered to Stand Trial as Corruption Pressure Mounts
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 04:46
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain's Prime Minister, will face trial for influence peddling and embezzlement, adding pressure on the government amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
Takeaways From Trumps Speech Claiming Election Vulnerabilities and China Interference
The New York Times - 17 Jul 2026 04:28
Documents released by the Trump administration to support the presidents claims did not back up his most aggressive statements.
England's New Energy Drink Ban Won't Just Affect Shops-Online Retailers Must Check Ages Too
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 04:24
England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s by 2027, citing health concerns like anxiety and poor sleep. The move is supported by health professionals and the public.
US launches fresh wave of strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit
BBC - 17 Jul 2026 04:02
Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
How Andy Burnham Becomes Britains New Prime Minister
The New York Times - 17 Jul 2026 04:01
Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Heres how everything is expected to play out.
As the UK and Europe battle deadly wildfires, what lessons can Australia offer?
The Guardian - 17 Jul 2026 04:00
Knowledge learned over more than a century in Australia is being tested by worsening fires. Its a familiar narrative around the worldThe violent hot red flames of deadly wildfires across the UK and Europe and scenes of p...
New Prime Minister Faces Old Problems: How to Make Britains Economy Grow
The New York Times - 17 Jul 2026 04:00
Conversations with economists, and people around him, shed light on how Andy Burnham might tackle entrenched challenges.
Marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports as US expands strikes with attacks on bridges
The Guardian - 17 Jul 2026 03:50
Boarding of M/T Wen Yao in Gulf of Oman comes as expanded airstrike campaign hits five bridges in southern IranAmerican forces boarded a ship in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday as part of the renewed blockade of Irans ports...
Taco Bell lettuce at centre of growing US diarrhoea outbreak
Sky News - 17 Jul 2026 03:47
The US government is advising people in five states to avoid eating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants due to a diarrhoea outbreak that has infected more than 1,600 people.
How Trumps address was bluntly aimed at destabilizing the US electoral system
The Guardian - 17 Jul 2026 03:18
US president using office and intelligence agencies to try to undermine confidence in elections before midtermsDonald Trump used the imprimatur of the presidency and United States intelligence agencies to try to undermin...
'I Thought I Was About to Be Arrested': Woman Loses $2,000 in Fake Police Crypto Scam
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 07:19
A San Antonio woman lost $2,000 in a cryptocurrency scam after a fraudulent call. She shares her story to warn others, as local authorities implement new safeguards against such scams.
Erling Haaland Reveals Why He Ghosted Tom Holland Before Their Surprise Dinner Meeting
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 07:12
Tom Holland's unanswered dinner invite gets explained as Erling Haaland reveals why he failed to reply before accepting the invitation
Why Did Jude Bellingham Slap an Argentina Player? Viral World Cup Incident Explained
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 07:09
England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina was overshadowed by a viral incident involving Jude Bellingham, raising questions about potential FIFA disciplinary action.
Filmed Drunk Woman, Shared Intimate Images Without Consent: Canadian Influencer Ordered to Pay $20,000
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 07:08
A Canadian influencer must pay $20,000 for violating British Columbia's Intimate Image Protection Act by posting unauthorized videos. Learn about the tribunal's ruling and its privacy law implications.
How rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina
BBC - 17 Jul 2026 07:01
Rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina, according to Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.
US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit
BBC - 17 Jul 2026 07:00
Tehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Claudia Winkleman's Exit Reveals Why TV Chat Shows Are Among Entertainment's Toughest Jobs
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 06:56
Claudia Winkleman leaves her talk show due to nerves and lukewarm reception, highlighting the challenges faced by UK talk shows amidst competition from established hosts and the rise of podcasts.
The Open 2026: day two golf updates from Royal Birkdale - live
The Guardian - 17 Jul 2026 06:49
Updates from the second round at Royal BirkdaleOfficial leaderboard | Mail Scott with your thoughtsSuber wedges his second at 1 to 12 feet, and hes left with a very makeable putt. A little bit of left-to-right movement. ...
1Password Lets Claude AI Log In to Your Accounts Without Ever Seeing Your Password
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 06:42
1Password and Anthropic's Claude AI now enable Mac users to securely automate website logins without exposing passwords, enhancing online security and efficiency through innovative AI integration.
Phoebe Gates $43 Million Shopping App Accused of Pocketing Commissions From Sales It Didn't Drive
IBTimes - 17 Jul 2026 06:33
Fia, a shopping app co-founded by Phoebe Gates, is accused of inserting affiliate codes to claim commissions on purchases it didn't generate, raising questions about its business practices.