Approximately 3,800 workers at the JBS-owned Swift Beef Co. plant in Colorado began a strike Monday morning, the first major industry walkout since 1985. The labor dispute occurs as U.S. cattle populations hit a 75-year low, threatening further increases in national beef prices.
A high-stakes weather system has put 12 states on high alert for tornado activity, while Washingtoners celebrate a historic tulip display on the National Mall.
Two University of Kent students have died and 11 others remain hospitalized in serious condition following an outbreak of invasive meningitis. UK health officials are contacting more than 30,000 people as they work to contain the outbreak.
A man was shot and killed early Sunday in Surrey, British Columbia—the second homicide in 48 hours and third shooting in four days in the Vancouver suburb. A suspect is in custody as IHIT investigators take over the case.
A life-threatening bomb cyclone is dumping feet of snow across the Midwest while 11 million Americans remain under Blizzard Warnings. An Arctic blast threatening 230 million people will follow, while D.C. faces a rare Level 4 severe weather threat Monday with potential tornadoes.
A 38-year-old man died after being shot multiple times at a Lidcombe apartment complex near Sydney Olympic Park, while a second man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the same incident. New South Wales Police have established a crime scene and are appealing for public information.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the brother of Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week, was a Hezbollah commander responsible for rocket operations against Israel. The revelation raises questions about immigration vetting and potential terror connections on U.S. soil.
A severe winter storm system is affecting eight Canadian provinces with warnings ranging from extreme cold and heavy snow to freezing rain and atmospheric river flooding, following an earlier storm that caused widespread power outages and flight cancellations.
A teenager was hospitalized after being stabbed at an 18th birthday party in Cork, Ireland, early Sunday morning. Another teenager was arrested and is being questioned by Gardaí as investigations continue.
A Swedish court ordered the detention of the Russian captain of the tanker Sea Owl 1, suspected of sailing under a false flag in the Baltic Sea. The vessel, which is on the EU sanctions list, is part of Russia's "shadow fleet" that Western nations say evades sanctions and threatens maritime security.
A man remains in critical condition after being found unconscious in Belfast city centre on Saturday afternoon. PSNI investigators are exploring a possible link between the incident and an earlier assault reported nearby in Castle Place.
Tonight's Academy Awards face unprecedented security measures following an FBI alert about potential Iranian drone strikes in California. Snipers, SWAT teams, and a one-mile security cordon protect the Dolby Theatre as Hollywood balances celebration with vigilance.
