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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs after trade talks with the US collapsed, triggering 50% US tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods. The dispute has deepened with Trump threatening further tariffs on vehicles and steel, while Canada prepares targeted countermeasures.
A coalition of 29 U.S. states has opened a landmark trial against Meta, alleging its platforms were designed to be addictive to children. The trial, which began Tuesday in Oakland, could reshape Facebook and Instagram, with potential penalties reaching as high as $1.4 trillion. Meta denies the allegations, citing its safety efforts, while the judge will ultimately decide the case.
US President Donald Trump again shared a map depicting the Strait of Hormuz as 'NEW US Territory,' drawing a sharp rebuke from Iran's top security official. As the US prepares to announce major new sanctions, Iran has threatened to target countries that join the economic pressure campaign and warned that not a drop of oil would pass through the strait if it is besieged.
Disney and ABC have filed a lawsuit against the US Federal Communications Commission, alleging political retaliation over an order for early licence renewals for eight ABC-owned stations. The FCC cited diversity and inclusion practices as its reasoning, while Disney calls the move an 'existential threat' to media freedom.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, vowing to sever Tehran's economic lifelines. Iran has threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and warned of an 'act of war' against supporting nations, escalating tensions.
A federal judge in Boston has cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for over 5,000 Ethiopians, following a Supreme Court ruling that limited judicial review of such decisions. The ruling has sparked concern from advocacy groups citing ongoing instability in Ethiopia.
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.
Alaska and Wyoming hold primary elections that could shape midterm races. In Alaska, a nonpartisan top-four primary and ranked-choice voting are in play, with Democrats eyeing a rare shot at the governor's office. Wyoming sees open Senate and House races as Republicans compete to succeed retiring incumbents.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington is prepared to use military force against Iran, including in the Strait of Hormuz, while pursuing economic pressure. Separately, The Washington Post reports apparent differences between President Trump and Vice President Vance on Iran policy, which the White House denies.
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a video showing a facility he says will be used to hang Palestinian prisoners convicted of terror offenses. The move follows the passage of a controversial law earlier this year and has drawn international criticism.
An official assessment warns Great Britain could run out of gas in the 2030s under a high-stress scenario unless ministers take unprecedented action. The government is considering financial support for ageing gas infrastructure, but critics argue for prioritising North Sea drilling over imported gas.
An in-depth look at the human toll of the US-Iran war, focusing on the Minab school strike that killed at least 155 people and the story of a 20-day-old baby killed in Tehran. As families mourn and diplomatic efforts stall, questions over accountability and civilian harm remain unresolved.
Israel's fresh strike on a northern Syrian air base sparked a rare public rift with Washington's special envoy, Tom Barrack, who called the earlier attack an 'unnecessary escalation'. Israel's defence minister rejected his claims, but the incident has exposed tensions over Syria's new government and Turkey's role.
Denmark has published an official sanctions list naming 17 foreign religious preachers barred from entering the country on public order grounds. The list includes full profiles and photographs, with bans running for two years and several issued as late as August 2026.
An Indonesian frigate joined a brief naval exercise with China's navy off Taiwan's east coast during Taiwan's Han Kuang drill, prompting Taipei to request an explanation. Jakarta described the maneuver as a routine transit, while analysts debate the implications for Indonesia's longstanding neutral foreign policy.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading 'exponentially,' with more than 2,500 deaths recorded, half in the last 20 days, according to UN officials. As the country faces its worst-ever outbreak, the first tranche of 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have arrived, though they are unproven against the circulating Bundibugyo strain.
Spain has announced that foreigners applying for its non-lucrative residency visa must demonstrate annual funds of €33,600, set at 400% of the country's IPREM index. Retirees must be receiving a state pension or life annuity in a convertible currency, and applicants with active US loans or mortgages are barred. Additional financial requirements apply for dependents, and documentation must include bank statements and tax returns.
Jared Kushner met with Hamas political leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt and later with Israeli PM Netanyahu, signaling a new normal in US-Hamas direct talks. The meetings come amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, a lapsed US-Iran memorandum, and ongoing settler tensions in the West Bank.
A cargo vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room and causing a crew casualty, according to UKMTO. Brent crude rose above $91 and WTI topped $85 amid renewed fighting in Lebanon and hopes for a US-Iran deal fading. Meanwhile, oil producers have adopted 'dark' transits and ship-to-ship transfers to keep exports flowing despite the conflict.
Representatives of the DRC government and AFC/M23, with international facilitators, met in Switzerland to advance the Doha Framework, agreeing on verification mechanisms, a negotiation roadmap, and reporting standards. Separately, the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes urged the DRC to promptly implement an FDLR disarmament protocol.