The company, which applied for creditor protection, is selling its intellectual property to Canadian Tire.
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‘I didn’t come here for fun’ – Afrikaner defends refugee status in US
Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.
Ex-FBI boss James Comey investigated for seashell photo seen as threat to Trump
Trump says the image was a call to assassinate him – but the former FBI chief says he opposes violence.
As Comey social media post triggers a row, what does ’86’ mean?
The former FBI director has been accused of encouraging violence simply with a string of numbers – why?
Chris Brown remanded in custody over alleged club attack
The American singer was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023.
NYU withholds diploma of graduate who condemned Gaza war
NYU student Logan Rozos used his speech to accuse the US of supporting a “genocide” in Gaza.
Five House Republicans stall Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill
Lawmakers from the president’s own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation after sexual assault claims
The Motown legend has denied the allegations and his lawyer welcomed the probe “because exposure to the truth is a powerful thing”.
LA 2028 Olympics plans air taxi service for spectators
The aircraft still aren’t commercially approved but could offer a way around Los Angeles’ notoriously poor traffic.
Trump: Nothing’s going to happen until Putin and I get together
Answering a BBC question, the US president says progress on peace is unlikely until he meets his Russian counterpart.
Texas mother accused of helping son plan school shooting
Police say Ashley Pardo “knowingly aided” her son’s plans to attack his school in exchange for him babysitting his younger siblings.
US Supreme Court divided over judges’ power in citizenship case
The case centres on whether lower courts have the power to block Trump’s orders nationwide, including his proposal to end birthright citizenship.
Walmart says higher prices could hit this month due to tariffs
The retailer says it isn’t able to absorb all the pressure from tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced.
Trump’s critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane deal
The White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president’s top supporters.
Abuse and blackmail – Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial
The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return to the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs’ lawyers.
Cut-price Magna Carta ‘copy’ now believed genuine
Harvard Law School paid just $27 for the document, which UK academics now think is the real thing.
Relief on China’s factory floors as US tariffs put on hold
A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room – but many now want to find new markets.
Mark Carney says Canadians are not ‘impressed’ by UK’s invite to Trump
The criticism from the new PM comes as Canada prepares for a visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?
Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump’s claims – and offer of refugee status?
Georgetown academic released from immigration detention after judge’s ruling
The Indian national and postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University was arrested by immigration agents in March.
US man travels miles for help after 400-ft fall in deadly accident
His three fellow climbers were killed in a remote area of Washington state after safety equipment failed.
Reddit founder Ohanian buys stake in Chelsea women
Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian has bought a £20 million stake in Women’s Super League champions Chelsea.
US judge charged for allegedly helping man evade immigration officials
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is accused of helping the man through a back door during an arrest attempt.
Judge cuts Menendez brothers’ sentences giving them chance of freedom
The decision could pave the way for Erik and Lyle Menendez to be freed, in a case that still divides the US.
Is the US finally on track to build a high-speed rail network?
The US currently has no high-speed rail services, but two are under construction, and more planned.
Congressman falls asleep during an all-night House meeting
The House Ways and Means Committee were in a meeting that went into the early hours of the morning.
Convicted killer named as suspect in prison stabbing of rapper Tory Lanez
Prison authorities have named Santino Casio as the inmate who allegedly stabbed the Canadian hip-hop artist 14 times.
Trump pledges to lift Syria sanctions as he seals $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit
The US president gets a “lavender-carpet” reception on a whirlwind visit of Gulf countries mainly focused on shoring up investment.
Deals, handshakes and Musk – Key moments in Trump’s Saudi visit
US President Donald Trump has said the US has “no stronger partner” than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip.
White South Africans going to US are cowards, Ramaphosa says
South Africans are resilient and don’t run away from their problems, President Ramaphosa says.