- 21h ago
Apple TV leads Emmy tally heading into main ceremony as Widow's Bay and The Pitt vie for top series honours
Apple TV entered the 2026 Emmy Awards main ceremony with the highest trophy count following early wins at the creative arts presentation, led by honors for Widow's Bay.
- 6d ago
US Transportation Secretary criticises Ford over Chinese technology ties and delayed domestic production
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a formal letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley over the company's reliance on battery licensing from CATL and joint production with Geely.
- 6d ago
Mark Carney holds talks with Donald Trump and rules out new Canadian tariffs
Speaking in Calgary after imposing tariffs on nearly $20 billion of US goods on 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled openness to a trade deal while discussing Ukraine and Iran with Donald Trump.
- Sep 2
George Clooney Receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival
Actor and director George Clooney accepted the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, using his appearance to criticize US political leadership.
- Sep 2
Ed Markey defeats Seth Moulton as older incumbents win Massachusetts primaries
Senator Ed Markey, 80, defeated Representative Seth Moulton on Tuesday, leading a sweep of victories for veteran Massachusetts Democratic lawmakers against younger challengers.
- Aug 28
Celine Dion opens 26-date Paris residency with first full concert in six years following neurological illness
The Canadian singer performed a 25-song set at Nanterre's Plenitude Arena on Saturday night, launching a 26-concert residency after recovering from stiff person syndrome.
- Aug 27
Apple and Google Rename Lake Ontario to Lake America on US Maps Following Trump Order
Apple and Google have changed Lake Ontario to Lake America on digital maps for U.S. users following an executive order by President Donald Trump amid a tariff dispute with Canada.
- Aug 26
Meta agrees to $18 billion US teen safety settlement as global regulators demand parity
The agreement commits the tech company to pay up to $18 billion over ten years and roll out mandatory teen protections on Instagram and Facebook, including time caps and hidden likes.
- Aug 26
Ridley Scott releases 110 million dollar survival drama The Dog Stars
Disney released the 110-million-dollar adaptation of Peter Heller's novel on August 26, 2026, following a schedule delay and drawing divided reviews from critics.
- Aug 22
Canada announces tariffs on 27.6 billion CAD in US goods after trade talks fail
Ottawa will impose tariffs of up to 50% on 27.6 billion Canadian dollars of US goods on 8 September 2026, following the collapse of bilateral trade negotiations.
- Aug 18
Canada and US trade dispute escalates after $20 billion tariff clash and auto sector demands
Canadian officials insist any future bilateral trade pact must protect domestic automotive manufacturing and cultural policies following reciprocal $20 billion tariff actions.
- Aug 14
Trump orders Navy to scrap electromagnetic catapults and return to steam on future aircraft carriers
President Donald Trump signed a national security memorandum on August 13 ordering the Pentagon and Navy to replace electromagnetic aircraft launch systems on future Gerald R. Ford-class carriers with older steam and hydraulic technology, a shift experts say could cost billions of dollars.
- Jul 31
Seven German states rebel against coalition plan to abolish 'Rente mit 63' pension
Germany's black-red coalition faces mounting resistance from eight states over its plan to abolish the deduction-free pension after 45 contribution years, with SPD and CDU politicians alike demanding exemptions, transition rules and hardship provisions.
- Jul 28
Global tech rout deepens as KOSPI plunges 10.8%, AI spending fears rattle markets
South Korea's benchmark index suffered its worst session in months, triggering a trading halt, as fears over AI infrastructure spending and Chinese competition rippled through global markets.
- Jul 18
Trump confronts Carney at World Cup over wildfire smoke, threatens tariffs; Ontario premier calls it 'rubbish'
US President Donald Trump confronted Canadian PM Mark Carney at the World Cup Final, demanding action on wildfires and threatening tariffs. Ontario Premier Doug Ford dismissed the threats as 'rubbish' and urged cooperation.
- Jul 17
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets New York ahead of World Cup final, Trump threatens tariffs
Thick smoke from over 950 active wildfires in Canada has blanketed the US Northeast, triggering air quality alerts and casting doubt over Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
- Jul 15
Canadian wildfire smoke chokes US Midwest and East Coast, triggering hazardous air alerts
Thick smoke from over 800 Canadian wildfires has shrouded cities from Chicago to Washington, D.C., pushing air quality to hazardous levels and disrupting daily life, with the FIFA World Cup final also under watch.
- Jul 13
Sam Neill died of pneumonia, agent reveals; 'Jurassic Park' star had beaten lymphoma with experimental therapy
The 'Jurassic Park' actor, 78, had been cancer-free after CAR-T therapy beat his lymphoma, but succumbed to pneumonia on Monday in Sydney. His agent spoke out to counter 'inaccuracies and falsehoods'.
- Jul 8
Trump pledges to remove Syria from US terrorism list, opening path for reconstruction
President Trump announced the US will remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after meeting Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara. The move, subject to a 45-day congressional review, aims to unlock foreign investment and reconstruction.
- Jul 3
Storms, heat and white supremacist march overshadow Trump's 250th Independence Day celebration
Severe storms forced an evacuation of the National Mall, delaying President Trump's speech until nearly midnight, while hundreds of white supremacists marched through Washington on the 250th anniversary of US independence.
