The Latest Breaking News from North America

Mutant Deer Spotted After 'Demon Squirrels' And 'Rabbits With Tentacles' - Fears Of Animal Zombie Outbreak Grow

Strange wildlife sightings across North America, from horned rabbits and 'zombie squirrels' to blistered 'mutant deer', are linked to species-specific viruses, not a wider outbreak.

International Business Times UK · Aug 22, 2025

Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why

Worldwide, an estimated 440 million people were exposed to a wildfire encroaching on their home at some point between 2002 and 2021, new research shows. That’s roughly equivalent to the entire population of the European Union, and the number has been steadily rising – up 40% over those two decades.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025

WH Smith’s US adventure is now stuck in an accounting hole

The plunge in the group’s share price looks more than justified. And while expansion plans survive, big questions remain

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

Rebranding equity as ‘belonging’ won’t advance justice — it’s DEI rollback in disguise

Since 2024, pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has gathered momentum across North America. This year, that retreat has taken on a new form: the rebranding of “equity” with softer, less contentious terms like “belonging” or “community.”

The Conversation · Aug 18, 2025

Native American group announces plans to end largest ‘powwow’ after 40 years without explanation

For more than 40 years, tens of thousands of people have descended upon New Mexico for what is billed as North America's largest powwow

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025

Tesla Talent Exodus Continues As North America Service Chief Departs Elon Musk's EV Giant

Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) North American Director of Service is the latest executive to depart Elon Musk's EV giant in line with the recent talent exodus.

Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025

Two people dead, 10 others injured in explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania

The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America and is one of four major US Steel plants in Pennsylvania.

Euronews · Aug 12, 2025

FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skeptical

FIFA is testing a new protocol for the 2026 World Cup in North America, requiring host committees to develop human rights action plans

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

One dead, dozens injured in steel plant explosion in Pennsylvania

The massive US Steel coking plant is the largest such facility in North America.

Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2025

Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heatwave with highs of 44C

Parts of Spain and Portugal likely to bear brunt of heat, while drought conditions sweep North America

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025