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The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, barring them from the US and its financial system. The ICC called the move a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, while Japan expressed regret and other nations voiced concern.
Negotiations between Canada and the United States broke down on Friday, leading to the imposition of 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8, as provincial leaders and industry officials weigh the economic impact.
Turkey's justice minister announced a request for Interpol red notices against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli national over the May interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, citing genocide charges. Separately, a spokesman for Turkey's ruling party accused Netanyahu's government of destabilising the region and called on the international community to oppose him.
A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur on Aug. 27-28, 2026, with about 96% of the moon entering Earth's umbra. Visible across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia, it will not be a true blood moon but will give the lunar surface a reddish or coppery hue. Observers in the Americas are best positioned, while those in India will miss the event.
US long-term Treasury yields surged to levels not seen in nearly two decades as stalled US-Iran talks and oil price fears compounded fiscal concerns. The 30-year yield touched 5.321%, the highest since 2007, while global bond markets from Japan to Europe also saw sharp moves.
New Hubble Space Telescope data provide evidence that a dwarf galaxy merged with the young Milky Way about 12 billion years ago, pushing back our knowledge of the galaxy's history by 1.8 billion years. The findings, published in Nature Astronomy, identify a third population of globular clusters associated with the merger.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil what he calls an 'economic D-Day,' while analysts debate the effectiveness of the measures and the risk of Iranian retaliation.
Amanda Abbington has reached a five-figure settlement with the BBC over bullying allegations against Giovanni Pernice. The settlement follows a 2024 review that upheld some but not all complaints, with Pernice denying allegations and detailing his own struggles in a memoir.
Three sisters and a young boy were seriously injured, and five teenagers died, in a head-on crash on the M9 motorway in Co Kildare. The injured sisters have been named, and a GoFundMe campaign has raised over €350,000 as the community rallies around the families.
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his appeal for an end to violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, urging the international community to advance a two-state solution. The call comes amid a surge of settler attacks, including a siege in the village of Qusra, and as Israel plans new settlement construction that critics say undermines peace prospects.
Formula 1 resumed with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris secured victory for McLaren, while Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. The race marked Zandvoort's farewell, with organizers suggesting it could serve as an alternative venue amid Middle East disruptions affecting the 2026 and 2027 calendars.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and six other nations have condemned Israel's rejection of President Trump's Gaza plan, urging compliance. The joint statement comes amid ongoing strikes, ceasefire violations, and a widening diplomatic rift.
Arsenal have agreed a £51 million deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with the England defender set for a medical on Thursday. The move addresses Arsenal's defensive injury concerns, while Villa continue a significant squad rebuild.
Jose Mourinho starts his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a La Liga opener against Espanyol, aiming to end a two-year trophy drought. The match features several new signings, including record signing Yan Diomande, who begins on the bench.
Spain has increased police and military presence in Ceuta following social media calls for another mass border crossing, two weeks after tens of thousands entered the enclave. Authorities have also arrested five suspected smugglers, while officials on both sides of the border manage the aftermath.
A quiet pause on working holidaymaker visas from 24 countries has intensified the political debate over Australia's migration intake, with farmers warning of food security risks while the government seeks to manage numbers. Industry leaders and experts weigh in on the potential consequences for regional communities and tourism.
Canada's development secretary Randeep Sarai visited Lebanon to announce over $50 million in new aid while condemning Israel's 'unlawful invasion.' The visit comes amid Israeli operations in southern Lebanon, where officials say they will not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed, and as Lebanese authorities accuse Israel of systematic destruction.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time with $1.352 billion worldwide, surpassing 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' The film also leads in South Korea, where it has topped 7 million admissions, and is set for a digital release on Nov. 17.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed the club will not sell Julian Alvarez despite Barcelona's interest, with CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin rejecting offers up to €200m. The forward has been booed by his own fans and remains available but was absent from the opening match against Malaga due to fitness and post-World Cup break.
Rwanda has confirmed it is in discussions with Italy about potentially hosting asylum seekers, though no deal has been reached. The talks follow Italy's proposal at an EU meeting to create return hubs outside the bloc, a plan that Amnesty International has warned against based on conditions in existing centers in Albania.