Two Police Officers Among Seven Dead in Wrong-Way A66 Crash
Seven people, including two police officers, died in a head-on crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a Volkswagen Passat was travelling the wrong way.
International Relations
France Pledges Faster Air Defence Deliveries to Ukraine After Macron Call
France agrees to accelerate air defence deliveries to Ukraine, including missiles, after a call between Macron and Zelenskiy.
Carney outlines Canada's response to new US tariffs
PM Mark Carney addressed Canada's response to new US tariffs at a Parliament Hill news conference, with trade minister Dominic LeBlanc present.
Canada to Hit Back With Dollar-for-Dollar Tariffs on US Goods From September 8
Canada will impose matching tariffs on US imports from September 8, covering steel, dairy, appliances, and more, after trade talks fail.
Gaza families scavenge garbage for fuel as food shortages deepen
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are scavenging garbage for fuel and crowding charity kitchens as food shortages worsen despite a ceasefire.
Israel Did Not Warn US Before Syria Air Base Strike, Envoy Says
Israel struck a Syrian air base without notifying the US, raising fears of escalation with Turkey, says US envoy Tom Barrack.
Canada-US Trade Collapse Marks End of an Era as Tariffs Bite
Failed talks and new US tariffs signal a permanent rupture in the Canada-US alliance, prompting Canadian retaliation and a push for diversification.
In Gaza, Scavenging Trash Becomes a Daily Ritual to Cook Meals
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza scavenge dumps for fuel to cook, as aid kitchens fall short and a fragile truce holds.
Takaichi defends long hours at official residence, calls it a workplace
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi explains using her official residence as a workplace, citing efficiency and emergency readiness, amid criticism over extreme work hours.
Zelenskyy and US Envoy Kellogg Hold Talks in Kyiv on Missile Defense
Zelenskyy met US envoy Kellogg in Kyiv to discuss a joint European ballistic missile defense project, as Russia steps up attacks.
Iran rejects US sanctions push as Hormuz shipping collapses
Iran condemns imminent US sanctions as illegal, while oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly halts and war costs mount.
Putin Vows Elections Will Continue Across Russia 'Even in Most Difficult Conditions'
President Putin told the United Russia congress that elections will be held nationwide, praising war veterans as candidates.
Indonesia Signals Openness to Chinese Investment, Calls for Deeper Ties
Indonesia's president welcomes Chinese investment and deeper cooperation during a meeting with top Chinese officials in Jakarta.
German FM in Kyiv Reaffirms Support, Urges New Push for Peace Talks
Germany's foreign minister visited Kyiv, pledging continued support and urging new efforts to restart peace talks with Russia.
Gaza Residents Scavenge Garbage for Cooking Fuel Amid Severe Shortage
Palestinians in central Gaza are digging through garbage dumps to find combustible materials for cooking, as the region faces a severe cooking gas shortage.
Japan's Fiscal Outlook Darkens as Budget Requests and Bond Yields Climb
Japan faces mounting fiscal strain as massive budget requests coincide with rising bond yields, according to a fresh report.
US Moves to Clear $725 Million of UN Dues Ahead of General Assembly
The US has begun paying $725 million of its UN arrears, a partial settlement ahead of the General Assembly, though billions remain outstanding.
UN urges global action as Ebola spreads exponentially in DR Congo
The UN is appealing for greater international support as the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads at an exponential rate.
Ukraine's top diplomat calls for Europe, US to rejoin peace push
Ukraine's foreign minister says peace efforts can accelerate, urging Europe and the US to re-engage at the negotiating table.
Trump tariffs cool Quebec's separatist fervour ahead of provincial vote
US tariffs and annexation threats have pushed support for Quebec independence to a decades-low of 30%, prompting separatist leaders to shelve referendum plans.