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Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed minutes before the Friday midnight deadline, triggering massive new tariffs and a vow from Canadian PM Mark Carney to retaliate "dollar for dollar." Here's what just happened between two of the world's biggest trading partners.
The social media giant is coughing up a massive fine after being accused of collecting data on millions of kids under 13 — and it's one of the harshest penalties we've seen. Here's what went down.
The Duke of Sussex, Elton John, Liz Hurley and four others lost their privacy case against the Daily Mail — and now they're facing one of the most brutal legal bills in UK history. The judge did NOT hold back.
At least 2,325 people have died in what's now the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded — and the WHO says it's killing one person every 30 minutes. Here's what you need to know.
The beloved Radio 2 and 1Xtra DJ disappeared from air in June — and the reason why just left everyone shook. But his recovery update? We're not crying, YOU'RE crying.
Hui Ka Yan built a $300 billion property empire and was worth $42.5 billion at his peak — now he's facing life behind bars after pleading guilty to fraud that \"severely disrupted\" China's economy.
More than 100 miners have been killed after an artisanal goldmine caved in following a massive landslide in western CAR. Rescue workers are still searching for survivors, but officials warn the final toll could be much higher.
A personalised vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck has stopped skin cancer returning in patients during a major trial — and experts are calling it a potential watershed moment in cancer treatment.
Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert were celebrating their honeymoon when their helicopter crashed just metres from the landing pad on the Greek island of Sifnos. The couple and their pilot all died in the tragedy.
Tokyo got hit with THREE TIMES its monthly rainfall in hours, leaving thousands stuck at Narita Airport overnight and forcing 100,000+ to evacuate. This is the highest rainfall ever recorded in Japan — and it's still happening.
A packed London-to-Eastbourne service came off the tracks near Lewes station, with three carriages rolling into a field. Passengers describe "pandemonium" as the train rocked violently before tipping on its side.
The outbreak has now killed more than 2,100 people out of 4,500 cases, and the World Health Organization says it's on track to surpass the 2014-16 West Africa outbreak that killed over 11,000 people.
More than 90% of the Sun disappeared behind the Moon last night in what could be the UK's best eclipse for DECADES. Parts of Spain got to see total darkness. And honestly? The universe just reminded us how incredible it really is.
The greatest footballer of all time just posted the most devastating tribute to his late father Jorge — and revealed he has "quite a few doubts" about continuing his career. This is absolutely crushing.
Stop everything: the Moon is about to block out 96% of the Sun in some parts of the UK THIS EVENING — and it's the most spectacular eclipse the country will see until 2081. Yes, really.