U.S. closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk.…
China hits back against US chip crackdown
Beijing bans exports of critical minerals to US, and several industry groups tell companies to avoid US chips. The trade war between the US and China is once again heating…
South Korean president says he will lift martial law after legislators’ vote
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said he will soon lift the martial law he imposed during a tense night of political drama in which troops surrounded parliament and…
Elton John’s friends ‘seriously concerned’ over singer’s health woes as they issue plea
Friends of Sir Elton John have expressed serious concerns about the 77-year-old music legend’s health as he continues to maintain a demanding schedule despite losing his eyesight. The Grammy winner…
Jets place forward Ehlers on injured reserve, recall Lambert from AHL
The Winnipeg Jets placed have forward Nikolaj Ehlers on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, the NHL club said Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Friday, when Ehlers left Winnipeg’s…
City eyes a 3.75% boost to Toronto’s waste and water fee
Toronto homeowners will be hit with a 3.75% hike in waste and water fees in the new year, if city finance officials have their way. Recommended Videos The proposed hike…
Irish author Marian Keyes’ Walsh family series to be adapted for TV
Marian Keyes’ novel series which follows the “dysfunctional but deeply loveable” Walsh family will be adapted for the small screen. The six-part drama series, inspired by five novels by the…
Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024 announced as dictionary slammed for choosing ‘two words’
The word ‘brain rot’ has been voted as Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024. The term, which has been made popular with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, is defined…
Quebec to investigate 2 colleges over safety complaints around Middle East conflict
The Quebec government is launching an investigation of two English-language junior colleges in Montreal over complaints about student safety in the context of the conflict in the Middle East. Higher…
Man arrested in connection with murder of eight-year-old girl
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl at her home in Co Wexford. Malika Noor Al Katib died after…