Google must share search data, open Android to rival AI firms, EU says
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.
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Iran’s former deputy interior minister tries to stop deportation from Canada
Seyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.
T. rex fossil fetches more than $50 million at auction from mystery bidder
Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.
Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. police
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.
Trump backs off 20% fee threats for cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Crew member dead after going overboard Regal Princess cruise ship
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.'
‘If we die, we die together’: Wife of man sucked from plane window speaks out
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.
‘If we die, we die together’: Wife of man sucked out plane window speaks out
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.
‘We must act now’ on AI’s economic impacts, says economists
Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.
Bangkok music bar fire death toll rises to 30, dozens remain hospitalized
The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation continues.
Scientists find sugar in the Milky Way. It could help answer a cosmic mystery
The sugar was detected in the galactic centre region of the Milky Way where there is a dense concentration of gases and stars, about 26,700 light years from Earth.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'
U.K. counterterrorism police take over former MP Ann Widdecombe death probe
Police initially said her death was not believed to be terror-related but on Monday, it was announced counter-terror police were taking over the investigation.
Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? U.S., Iran make competing claims
The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East.
Iran-backed group behind anti-Jewish attacks, U.K. says
A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain were the work of a proxy group backed by Iran, the U.K. government said Monday.
Fire rips through Bangkok music bar, killing at least 27
Bangkok city officials said the fire broke out shortly before midnight Sunday, and it was about half an hour until firefighters brought it under control.
US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
The fighting raised new questions about the interim deal Iran and the U.S. reached on June 17, beginning a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent end to the war.
Trump and Iran’s supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fresh threats Saturday as fragile talks continued, raising new doubts about efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports
Passengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.
Art museum covers gallery floor in peanut butter to honour late Dutch artist
Using 800 pounds of peanut butter, staff created a 25-square-metre hexagon on the floor of one of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen's galleries.
Talks with Iran to continue, but ceasefire is over, Trump says
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire.
Man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not target, lawmaker says
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia whose district includes the Houston neighborhood where the shooting occurred, said the agency has confirmed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo “was not a target.”
Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.
EU tells Meta to change ‘addictive’ design features on Facebook, Instagram
The European Union accused Meta on Friday of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked, and demanded changes.
Canadian fugitive arrested while at the gym in Colombia after 3 years on the run
The OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.
Canadian fugitive arrested in Colombia after over 3 years on the run: OPP
The OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.
68-year-old man dies during special forces-inspired event on Welsh mountain
Race organizers say the event is 'used as the first major indicator of whether a candidate has the physical and mental aptitude to complete the legendary Selection course.'
‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from Erdoğan
A placard in the gift box says this was the first type of revolver manufactured in Turkey in the 1990s and that the commemorative firearms were made by Turkish firm MKE.
U.S. and Iran exchange fire as interim peace deal unravels
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire.
Anand calls Iran’s attacks on Gulf ships ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unjustified’
Anand met with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Thursday and she says Canada stands alongside Persian Gulf countries as Iran lashes out against them.