Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:47 PM ET
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Men's mile record broken for first time since 1999 -- British runner Josh Kerr ran the mile in 3 minutes, 42.66 seconds on Saturday, breaking a record that has stood since 1999.7 hours ago
Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions -- It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.8 hours ago
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 9, injure over 60 -- Kyiv's forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia.11 hours ago
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariffs over wildfire smoke -- President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days. -- Jul 173 hours ago
Journalist targeted by Iran says U.K.'s crackdown on IRGC is "the happiest day" -- British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in what is believed to have been an Iranian state-sponsored attack in 2024. -- Jul 177 hours ago
Strong earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, tsunami alert lifted -- The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico. -- Jul 175 hours ago
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies -- Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer." -- Jul 1711 hours ago
India activist urged to end hunger strike as he risks organ failure -- Well-known activist Sonam Wangchuk hasn't eaten in nearly 3 weeks, endangering his health as he demands changes to India's exam system. -- Jul 1714 hours ago
Tree-killing Asian beetle detected in EU for first time -- The emerald ash borer, which has devastated ash forests in North America, has been detected in the European Union for the first time. -- Jul 1716 hours ago
Andy Burnham declared Labour Party leader, will become U.K. prime minister -- Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. -- Jul 1716 hours ago
Journalist known as "The Jaguar" shot dead in Mexico -- The state government condemned the murder of Josue Martinez, and called on prosecutors to launch a probe in order to find those responsible. -- Jul 1717 hours ago
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan -- Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said. -- Jul 161 day ago
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization -- The Juarez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups. -- Jul 161 day ago
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S. -- One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air. -- Jul 161 day ago