Tag: World
McDonald’s hit with lawsuit after deadly E. coli outbreak
Following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's, the fast-food giant faces its first lawsuit related to the incident, alleging negligence in food safety practices.
End daylight saving time? ‘Rip the bandaid off,’ researcher urges
A statement published in the Journal of Sleep Research on Wednesday said evidence reviewed found that daylight saving time 'can interfere negatively with sleep regulation.'
Passenger falls overboard from Taylor Swift-themed cruise, search underway
While Taylor Swift-themed, the cruise event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the billionaire pop star.
G7 finalizes US$50B loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
The U.S. intends to divide its share of US$20 billion between aiding Ukraine’s economy and military, with distribution of the money set to begin by year's end.
Boeing-made satellite breaks up into pieces in space after ‘anomaly’
The loss of the Intelsat 33e satellite is only one of the most recent issues plaguing Boeing, a company that has been fighting off bad press all year.
How does E. coli spread at a big chain like McDonald’s?
The outbreak of E. coli has left many wondering if their beloved burgers are safe to eat -- including if you're a consumer in Canada.
‘I’m a woman who’s totally destroyed’: Gisèle Pélicot testifies in mass rape trial
Gisèle Pélicot addressed other survivors of rape and sexual violence, saying 'it's not for us to have shame – it's for them.'
U.S. says there’s ‘evidence’ North Korea sent troops to Russia
North Korea has 1.2 million troops, one of the largest standing armies in the world, but it hasn’t fought in large-scale conflicts since the 1950-53 Korean War.
Woman wedged upside down between rocks for 7 hours while retrieving phone
While taking photos in Australia's Hunter Valley, Matilda Campbell dropped her cellphone into a tight crevice between two massive boulders, then tried to reach for it.
Russia, Iran and China eye division, violence amid U.S. election: officials
The official told a briefing for reporters that foreign actors could consider physical threats and violence in the pre-election period, and after the election.
Italian surfer dies after being impaled by swordfish in ‘freak accident’
Local officials said Giulia Manfrini was surfing off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia when she was 'unexpectedly' impaled by a swordfish bill into her chest.
U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ after classified info on Israel, Iran released
U.S. officials confirmed on Saturday that the administration is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran.
Moldova on course to join EU. What to know about the narrow vote
The “No” vote had looked to be ahead in the referendum right until the last few thousand votes were counted from the country’s large diaspora.
‘You are not my king!’ Indigenous senator yells at King Charles during Australia visit
Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for King Charles and Queen Camilla after shouting that British colonizers have taken Indigenous land and bones.
Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads for Cuba
Hurricane Oscar made landfall early Sunday in the southeastern Bahamas and was heading toward Cuba, an island recently beleaguered by a massive power outage.