France Demands Iran Guarantees After Diplomats Harassed in Tehran
Foreign ministry summons Tehran's envoy over reported intimidation of embassy staff, deepening dispute over two detained nationals.
PARIS — France demanded formal guarantees from Iran on Thursday over what it described as the "serious intimidation" of its diplomats in Tehran, a day after summoning Iran's charge d'affaires to the foreign ministry. The French foreign ministry said the pressure on embassy staff was unacceptable. The dispute...
Carney Announces Retaliatory Tariffs as Trump's Levies Take Effect
The prime minister unveiled countermeasures against US goods after failed talks with President Trump.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory trade measures against the United States on Thursday, responding to President Donald Trump's latest...
Alphabet Beats Q2 Estimates on Cloud and AI Search Growth
The tech giant's stronger-than-expected quarterly results reflect accelerating Google Cloud revenue and deeper Gemini AI integration across advertising and search.
Alphabet is expected to report second-quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday that exceed Wall Street consensus estimates of roughly $96 billion, driven by...
Samsung Launches Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 with Slimmer Designs and AI Features
The South Korean electronics giant showcased its latest foldable smartphones with thinner hinges and expanded on-device AI at its summer Unpacked event in Brooklyn.
NEW YORK — Samsung Electronics unveiled its next generation of foldable smartphones at its summer Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, headlined by the Galaxy...
CDC Expands Travel Alert for Oropouche Virus Spreading Across Americas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged travellers to Caribbean and Latin American hotspots to take precautions after new locally acquired infections were confirmed.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention broadened its travel guidance Thursday for regions battling Oropouche virus, warning American travellers of...
Ten New NFL Head Coaches Launch Rebuilds as Training Camps Open
Quarterback changes and coaching debuts set tone for 2026 season as players report this week.
NFL training camps opened across the United States this week, with 10 new head coaches taking charge of their squads for the first time. Quarterback changes...
Prosecutors Present Autopsy Evidence Against Musician d4vd in Teen's Death
Los Angeles prosecutors advanced their case this week with graphic autopsy photographs in the killing of a 15-year-old girl found in the singer's vehicle.
Los Angeles prosecutors advanced their case against musician d4vd on Thursday following the introduction of graphic autopsy photographs in the killing of a...
Canada Keeps Top-10 Passport Ranking as Singapore Leads Global Index
The latest Henley Passport Index confirms Canada's strong visa-free access, while the United States continues its multi-year decline.
LONDON — Henley & Partners released its 2026 Passport Index on Thursday, confirming Canada retained a position among the 10 most powerful passports for...
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