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Politics · United StatesCanada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US after trade talks collapse
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States starting September 8, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. The decision follows the collapse of trade talks, which British Columbia Premier David Eby described as revealing the "true nature" of American objectives.
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Politics · UkraineUS House passes Russia sanctions targeting oil purchases
The US House of Representatives has passed a sanctions package aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine. The bill includes warnings of 100% tariffs on nations buying Russian oil and targets the country's 'shadow fleet' of tankers. The Kremlin stated these measures will make peace talks harder.
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California school police forces fail to disclose military equipment
Nine of California's 21 public school police forces have acquired military-grade equipment, including semi-automatic rifles. A 2021 state law requires annual disclosure of such inventories, but some departments have not complied, with five failing to report by the deadline.
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Politics · United StatesFederal judge allows Missouri contempt hearing in redistricting dispute
A federal judge has permitted Missouri's Supreme Court to hold a contempt hearing for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. The hearing concerns a dispute over new congressional districts supported by Donald Trump, with legal battles ongoing.
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Politics · United StatesLula and Trump Discuss Tariffs in 80-Minute Call
Brazilian President Lula da Silva spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump for 80 minutes on August 21, 2026. Lula argued that US justifications for imposing tariffs on Brazilian goods were unfounded. The leaders agreed on the need to maintain strong commercial ties and proposed resuming bilateral meetings.
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Politics · United StatesTrump seeks to block BBC access to trust financial records in defamation case
President Donald Trump’s trust filed an emergency motion to block the BBC from obtaining financial records linked to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. The broadcaster sought the documents after Trump sued over a 2024 documentary, with a court-ordered deadline set for 6 August 2026. Outlets diverged on the urgency and stakes of the request.
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Politics · United StatesFlorida Republicans Luna and Haridopolos endorse Mills challenger in GOP primary
Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos endorsed Ryan Elijah in Florida’s 7th District GOP primary, breaking with incumbent Cory Mills. Mills is under a House ethics investigation, a restraining order, and a Department of Justice criminal probe for alleged campaign finance violations and misconduct.
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Politics · European UnionCarney to address EU Parliament amid Trump criticism of Canada's associate membership bid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court to review lobster tracker lawsuit
The Supreme Court will decide this month whether to hear a case brought by a Maine lobsterman challenging a federal rule requiring GPS trackers on fishing boats. The ruling could impact the broader commercial fishing industry.
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Ukrainian refugee shelter in Poland faces funding and hostility challenges
Martynka, a shelter for Ukrainian women refugees in Krakow, is facing funding shortages and increased online abuse. Founded by Nastya Podorozhnya, the organisation has hosted over 100 women and children since the war began, but faces growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland.
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PoliticsOne Nation MP's migration target comments clarified by leader
One Nation MP David Farley suggested the party's migration target would include an additional 100,000 people annually, bringing the total to 230,000. Party leader Pauline Hanson later stated the policy aims to cut net overseas migration to 130,000.
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Politics · United StatesTrump replaces Rose Garden lawn with patio, adds founder statues
President Donald Trump has replaced the White House Rose Garden's lawn with a white stone patio and added statues of American founders. The changes are part of broader White House renovations.
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Politics · United StatesTrump to meet Kim Jong Un in 2026, cites 57 North Korean nuclear weapons
Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, stating Kim possesses 57 nuclear weapons. Trump did not discuss denuclearisation as an objective and ordered a reduction in joint US-South Korea military exercises, a move South Korea said it was not notified of in advance.
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Zambia votes in presidential election testing Hichilema’s economic record
Zambians began voting on 13 August 2026 in a presidential election that pits President Hakainde Hichilema against 13 challengers. The vote is seen as a referendum on his economic reforms, with results expected on 17 August. Observers note tensions over living costs and accusations of state interference.
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Politics · United StatesTrump’s $16m Reflecting Pool repairs fail weeks after completion
President Donald Trump’s $16 million repair of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has unravelled within weeks, with peeling sealant and returning algae. The National Park Service, facing workforce cuts and political pressure, has blamed vandalism while prosecutors dismissed charges against a man accused of damaging the pool.
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Politics · RussiaMoscow Police General Arrested in Fuel Theft Scheme
Moscow police general Sergei Malkov and several executives from the gas station network Eurotrans have been arrested for allegedly stealing fuel designated for police vehicles. Malkov and two subordinates were fired and face embezzlement charges, while Eurotrans shares dropped 6% on the Moscow Exchange.
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Politics · United StatesUS to spend $4 million on right-wing media in Europe
The Trump administration plans to allocate $4 million to bolster right-wing media outlets in Europe. This funding is part of a broader initiative supporting conservative civil society groups in the region, with a total package of at least $25 million.
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Politics · United StatesICE agent's gun found unattended in San Francisco airport restroom
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent left a firearm unattended in a San Francisco International Airport restroom on July 21. The gun was found by a flight attendant, leading to the closure of the stall and a police response. The agent later retrieved the weapon.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu to sue Haaretz over claim of UAE warning before Oct 7
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his intention to sue the newspaper Haaretz and its journalist over a report claiming UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned him of a planned Hamas operation before the October 7, 2023 attacks. Netanyahu's office denies the report, calling it a 'lie'.
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Politics · United StatesJD Vance discusses conspiracy theories and AI in podcast
Vice President JD Vance stated that if the 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump had been fatal, he would have suspected a conspiracy. Vance also discussed his interest in 'end times' theology and artificial intelligence during a podcast appearance.
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