BBC World

Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea

Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.

general  Jul 17, 2026

Science Daily

New “living plastic” self-destructs in just 6 days without leaving microplastics

Researchers have created self-destructing living plastic that uses engineered bacteria to completely break itself down when activated. The material degrades in just six days without creating microplastics, offering a potential new solution for single-use plastic waste.

science  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.

general  Jul 17, 2026

The Guardian

How Trump is using his office to try to undermine US confidence in elections

Primetime address seemed aimed at laying groundwork for further destabilization before midterm electionsDonald Trump used the imprimatur of the presidency and United States intelligence agencies to try to undermine confidence in American elections in a presidential address on Thursday that seemed bluntly aimed at laying the groundwork for further destabilizing the electoral system before November’s midterm elections.In his address from the East Room at the White House, Trump attempted to give th

general  Jul 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Wins Shareholder Approval for Brookfield Corp. Tie-Up

business  Jul 17, 2026

WSJ World News

The U.S. Is Trampling Allies in the Global Hunt for Rare Earths

Europe’s effort to loosen Beijing’s grip on the materials it needs to rearm has hit an unexpected snag: the deep pockets of the U.S.

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges

Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible.

general  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

general  Jul 17, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

India Chemical Shares Surge on Hormuz Disruption, Better Pricing

For the broader rally to sustain, demand will need to recover too.

business  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over.

general  Jul 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Netflix Stock Sinks After Third-Quarter Revenue Guidance Misses Estimates

business  Jul 17, 2026

ESPN

Mets return with win under Philly's hazy sky

Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the Mets defeated the Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night in the first major league game following the All-Star break.

sports  Jul 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Why Abbott Stock Jumped Today

business  Jul 17, 2026

BBC World

Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video

China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea.

general  Jul 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Should You Buy Intuitive Surgical With the Stock Down 35%? Here's What History Says.

business  Jul 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Cathie Wood buys $36.1 million of tumbling tech stock

business  Jul 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Starbucks wins a shareholder lawsuit over its sales slump

business  Jul 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

Alphabet Stock Slips on Gemini Delay and EU Order Despite Buffett Bet

business  Jul 17, 2026

Variety

Berlinale Title ‘Members of the Problematic Family’ to Open Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (EXCLUSIVE)

Tamil-language drama “Members of the Problematic Family” will have its Australian premiere as the opening night film of the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), following the film’s world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival earlier this year. IFFM, billed as the largest Indian cinema showcase in the Southern Hemisphere, will run Aug. 13-23, […]

entertainment  Jul 17, 2026

Yahoo Finance

IGLB vs SCHQ: Corporate Bonds Beat Treasuries on Yield and Trailing Returns

business  Jul 17, 2026