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Taco Bell said on Thursday it had removed lettuce from one of its suppliers in some U.S. states, after reports said investigators linked the ingredient to an ongoing cyclosporiasis ‌outbreak that has sickened thousands of people in the country.

July 16, 2026 | Evacuees describe their escape from fast-moving wildfire flames in northern Ontario. Republicans lash out at Canada over the wildfire smoke choking much of North America. And Donald Trump's prime time address on election interference.

Starting today, Canadian parents who have set up Instagram's supervision feature for their teen will be notified if their child shows signs that they're in crisis. Kids, advocates and tech experts all say the feature is a step in the right direction, but that more work is needed to keep kids safe online.

Weeks after the American administration declined to extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, U.S. trade envoy signalled there's been little progress in negotiations between the two countries.

A popular trail in Jasper National Park, in western Alberta, is temporarily closed after a hiker-grizzly bear encounter.

The founders of two community groups in Utah are suing Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News network, claiming the entrepreneur falsely accused them in multiple interviews of working for the Chinese government to stop a proposed data centre in their state.

The Mooseland Road wildfire in the Jacket Lake area of Halifax County was estimated at more than 300 hectares Thursday. Between 100 to 150 people are impacted by the evacuation order.

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, one of the most iconic pieces of film memorabilia, sold at auction for $3.75 million US (roughly $5.15 million Cdn), Heritage Auctions shared on Wednesday. The prop was constructed by Star Wars' makeup artist Stuart Freeborn, and includes the model-cast of actor Mark Hamill's hand that detached alongside it in the iconic scene.

Rogers announced the closure of six radio stations last week, laying off 230 people. But it didn’t mention that it was also laying off front-line telco customer service agents. The company won’t confirm how many jobs are disappearing, nor will it address reports that workers are now being trained in Morocco.

U.S. president used primetime address to renew calls for Congress to pass a law that would require new forms of identification for American voters

Opposition leader was mayor of Calgary for 11 years before switching to provincial politics

Elon Musk’s company says it will have to figure out what went wrong before making another attempt

At least 10 people have died in encounters with immigration agents since Trump launched his crackdown

Lettuce supplied to some locations by supplier Taylor Farms identified as a potential source of contamination in the cyclosporiasis outbreak

Prediction market Kalshi contacted federal regulators about bets allegedly made about what the president would say in public addresses

Mykhailo Fedorov had been credited with several battlefield successes during his six months in the post

In an open letter, four members of Congress said their constituents in Michigan were living under air quality alerts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets Thursday across Ukraine to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov is seen as an innovator of the country’s successful drone technology, but clashed with the traditional military establishment.

Officials in many cities urged residents to stay inside or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels

China executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.

Fender ​argues that the Harley Benton-brand guitars developed and sold by Thomann, one of ​its largest global retail partners, copy the classic Strat shape.

The EU said it will support innovation and diversity in the field by enabling fair access to AI features on Android devices and search engines.

Seyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.

Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'

Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.

Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.

Documents released by the Trump administration to support the president’s claims did not back up his most aggressive statements

Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”

Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.

Conversations with economists, and people around him, shed light on how Andy Burnham might tackle entrenched challenges.

Federal officials worked with Michigan investigators to trace the outbreak to iceberg lettuce, which may also have gone to other vendors.

Drawings obtained by The New York Times show the columns called for additional steel plates, but engineers reviewing site photos said they appeared to be missing.

President Trump claimed that China had tried to acquire American voter data. Possessing such information would not allow votes to be manipulated.

The partner of Johan Guerrero, who was killed by an immigration agent this week, described him as a tireless worker and doting father who would do anything for his 3-year-old daughter.

Since his return to the White House, the lead federal partner for states on election security has lost around a third of its work force.

Many of President Trump’s attempts to curtail mail voting have been blocked by the courts. Before Trump, Republicans actually embraced absentee voting.

The IPO of India's largest asset manager closed on Thursday, drawing keen interest from institutional investors.

Shares of Seven & i Holdings Co. jumped after a report said the company was looking to buy a stake in Poland's Zabka Group.

Japanese AI-linked stocks tumbled as a fresh rout in U.S. semiconductor shares spread across Asia after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's outlook failed to reassure investors.

Trump also repeated his calls for the Republican-led Congress to pass the "SAVE America Act," a controversial election bill that lacks support to pass.

Oil prices rose Friday as investors weighed escalating threats between the United States and Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to give a primetime speech on Thursday focusing on election security, although with a new teleprompter operator.

Kalshi retained most of the profits, which were more than $90,000, from the trades made on public statements by President Trump.

Elon Musk said it would make another attempt "hopefully in a few days." SpaceX completed the maiden test flight of its Starship V3 rocket in May.

Finance would be China's weak point in a prolonged rivalry with the U.S. which has the world's deepest capital market, says Primavera Capital founder Fred Hu.

Nike's stock has slumped as the sportswear giant faces new competitors and waning influence. LeBron James has some advice on how to regain its 'cool' factor.

Rhetoric sharpened on both sides after days of renewed attacks, with Iranian state media reporting strikes around Tehran.

Dena Karari had been trapped in Iran since December 2024, her attorney said. Several other Americans are believed to still be in Iranian custody.

Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, part of a rebooting of the government announced Sunday, prompted protests in Kyiv.

Ambiguous language on who controls the key choke point has led to escalating conflict.

More than 115 million people could be exposed to unhealthy air quality. See the forecast for 20 cities.

Around 100 million people could experience unhealthy air this week. These simple tips will help protect your health.

A French attack that disabled a drug-smuggling boat in the Atlantic opened a new front, but European proposals stop short of the Trump administration’s more aggressive tactics.

The latest round of attacks comes amid continued threats by Trump to “knock out” Iran’s power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.

After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten.

The smoke minimized the buildup of storm fuel, blunting a forecast this week for strong storms in northern Vermont, New Hampshire and western Maine.

The IMF gives a "spending warning to Burnham" and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss - Friday's front pages.

The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.

Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over.

China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea.

Marwan Jumaa, who is serving a sentence for attacking two women, escaped on Tuesday evening.

Mykhailo Fedorov fell out with the head of Ukraine’s armed forces

The UK Government announced it had brought British Steel under public ownership to protect the ‘future of steel production’.

U.S. airstrikes appear to have collapsed a tower at Iran’s Chabahar port on the Gulf of Oman, a key trade route for Afghanistan

Tehran warns it could close a second key oil route as it retaliates against American allies

The president claims newly released documents show ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in the U.S. election system and that he was misled by 'deep state' actors in his own government, though much of the material deals with previously known intelligence

Newly published materials largely rehash previous intelligence while president fails to offer evidence of fraud that cost him 2020

Taco Bell says it has taken ‘immediate action’ to ‘indefinitely’ remove potentially impacted lettuce from its menu

In a bid to pressure Congress for passage of the restrictive SAVE America voter ID bill ahead of this year’s crucial midterm elections, Trump told the nation he had 'declassified' documents showing China tried to sway the election he lost

Catastrophic flooding has swept across parts of Texas following days of heavy rain, submerging homes and roads, prompting hundreds of rescues and leaving emergency responders working around the clock as floodwaters continue to threaten communities.

Republican Thom Tillis earlier made meeting with survivors a requisite for his support for Trump’s pick for attorney general