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Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:34:23 EDT
California governor 'absolutely' believes Trump will restart trade talks with Canada in 'a matter of days'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says pressure from within the Republican Party will bring U.S. President Donald Trump back to the negotiating table with Canada after trade talks abruptly ended last week.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:38:53 EDT
Fact-checking the White House statement of facts about Canada
The White House on Tuesday released a list of "facts" about Canada that claims to be a record of abuse against the United States on trade. Some of the claims are true. Others are the Trump administration's opinion of Canada, not facts.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:49:46 EDT
Fire in Pakistan hospital kills 14 newborns, officials order immediate inquiry
A fire erupted early Wednesday at a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospital officials and the government. The nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences housed at ...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:23:16 EDT
Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully
Iran pledged to fight back against expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating its economy, expressing confidence that major ‌trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:12:10 EDT
Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to U.S. media projections, in a triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:46:15 EDT
Tributes pour in for country music icon Dolly Parton

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:45:36 EDT
The U.S. threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ | About That
The Trump administration declared 'economic D-Day' against Iran and warned global trade partners to cut all financial ties with Tehran or face severe economic consequences. Avneet Dhillon breaks down this latest push to isolate Iran's economy and why...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:14:16 EDT
CIA director John Ratcliffe meets with Russian officials in Moscow, reports say
John Ratcliffe, director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the U.S., travelled to Moscow on Tuesday for meetings with Russian officials, U.S. media outlets reported, citing unnamed sources.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:28:58 EDT
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Trump order on mail-in ballots, but more legal battles are expected
The U.S. Supreme Court's preliminary approval of President Donald Trump's restrictions on mail-in voting has already thrown into uncertainty the method that nearly one-third of the country uses to vote — even if it may not lead to a single procedur...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:12:22 EDT
Australia bans fully AI-made songs from charts after Madonna cover goes viral
It became one of the most played tracks on Australian radio last month. But now, a cover of Madonna’s hit Like a Prayer stands to be banned from official charts, thanks to new rules set by the country’s music industry.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:11:10 EDT
Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music star beloved for her music and philanthropy, has died, her family said in a statement.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:51:15 EDT
Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman sentenced to 24 years for child abuse
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was given another 24 years in prison Tuesday on separate state convictions for child abuse for hauling girls in an unventilated traile...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Netanyahu warns of 'targeted strikes' if Hamas doesn't stop kites from flying toward Israel
The Israeli government is threatening to increase "targeted strikes" on Gaza unless Hamas takes action to prevent kites used by Palestinians, including children, from flying toward Israel. Omar Halawa, 13, says flying his kite is the only thing he lo...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:31:04 EDT
IN PHOTOS | Tornado hits village in France
A tornado of rare intensity has ravaged the village of Pomas in southern France, leaving dozens injured and damaging more than 300 homes. No missing persons have been reported.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:30:00 EDT
Trump administration expands U.S. sanctions on Iran targeting countries with business ties to Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it can impose on ‌entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran around the world, as Washington significantly ratchets up economic ...

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:01:00 EDT
London is famous for its great trees. More than 70% are at risk due to climate change, research finds

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:15:30 EDT
U.K. to provide long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine
European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday for official celebrations marking Ukraine's Independence Day as Russia pushes on with its invasion of the country.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:55:00 EDT
Denmark's PM blasts plastic surgeon for his unsolicited offer to 'fix' spot on her nose
Mette Frederiksen, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine, posted the note on Instagram.

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:27:46 EDT
Why Shein's IPO valuation shrunk so dramatically | About That
Fast-fashion giant Shein is set to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a fraction of its former $100-billion US valuation. Avneet Dhillon breaks down why one of the world's most successful fashion retailers is now struggling ahead of its IPO...

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:34:55 EDT
At least 47 people killed in violent weekend attacks in Haiti, UN says
At least 47 people were killed and 22 ‌more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighbourhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the UN said on Monday, prompting anger over the lack of protection from repeated deadly attacks.

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