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+2 sources·9 September 2026 · 02:17 UTCBreaking

Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moving to ban imports of some motorcycles, dairy and alcohol; ban takes effect Sept. 29

The ban, signed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, also removes tariffs on cement and road salt while adding 50% levies on ATVs and cheeses. Canadian PM Mark Carney, with approval topping 70%, vows to diversify trade, noting over 70% of exports still go to the U.S.

+1 source·9 September 2026 · 00:13 UTC

Justice Kavanaugh blocks Missouri's GOP-drawn congressional map; federal judge then orders use of that map for November elections

The Missouri Supreme Court had ruled HB 1 'is not the law and has never been the law' after opponents submitted over 300,000 signatures. Federal Judge Stephen Clark found a 'high probability of success' on equal protection claims, warning that switching maps could nullify primary ballots.

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+1 source·8 September 2026 · 21:26 UTC

UK, Canada, France ban trade with Israeli settlements as Miliband cites 'ethnic cleansing'; Israel calls it 'grave miscalculation'

The ban targets agricultural goods like dates and avocados, with over 17% of European shipments containing settlement products. Israeli President Herzog warned the sanctions 'will prove to be a grave miscalculation,' while US Secretary Rubio said the US 'obviously' won't follow the UK's lead.

·8 September 2026 · 20:24 UTC

Canada's countertariffs escalate trade war as Chrystia Freeland, who negotiated with Trump, watches the conflict unfold; duties hit $20B of U.S. goods

The levies affect more than 600 product categories, from steel and aluminum to dairy, with duties ranging from 15% to 50%. The breakdown follows the collapse of several negotiation rounds and has widened a rift between the longtime allies, each blaming the other.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 17:49 UTC

As election looms, Sweden pays immigrants up to £27,100 to leave; far-right Sweden Democrats back scheme, ads ask 'Do you miss Mogadishu?'

Only 171 people have taken the offer so far, while the Sweden Democrats push to extend it to citizens. Critics call it symbolic, and the imam of Stockholm Mosque says it worsens conditions for those who stay.

·8 September 2026 · 17:49 UTC

Harry and Meghan surprised by Buckingham Palace's release of King's letter confirming they remain non-working royals; letter arrived just over an hour before public release

The couple's representatives got the letter only 72 minutes before it went public, leaving little time to respond as Harry was in a meeting until two minutes prior. The letter also stated charity work would be private, and RAVEC is expected to meet this week on police protection.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 17:47 UTC

Smithsonian chief Lonnie G. Bunch III retires as Trump intensifies campaign to reshape institution; 'I leave with pride and sadness'

Bunch, the 14th secretary and first African American to lead the Smithsonian, steps down amid Trump's August 2025 call to overhaul eight museums and a July 2026 report accusing the National Museum of American History of bias. The Board of Regents has yet to name an acting chief, launching a national search.

+2 sources·8 September 2026 · 17:24 UTC

Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave over 'unacceptable' activities; Moscow vows 'harsh and painful' response

The expulsion marks a sharp shift under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who has sought to mend ties with the EU and Ukraine. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called the move 'very timely and sensible,' while EU spokesman Christian Wigand said the bloc will 'continue to closely coordinate' the situation.

·8 September 2026 · 16:23 UTC

Kate Middleton wears bespoke forest green Emilia Wickstead dress for Prince George's first day at Eton College; joined by Prince William

The dress featured a cinched waist and belted element, accessorized with Gianvito Rossi pumps, Cartier earrings, and a Laura Lombardi necklace. Emilia Wickstead has long been in Middleton's royal wardrobe rotation, and the subdued green marked a transitional piece from summer to fall.

·8 September 2026 · 16:23 UTC

King Charles issues letter clarifying Harry and Meghan's status as non-working royals; their rep reveals reaction to the guidance

The couple's team received the letter about an hour before it was shared with media, and Harry was reached at 3:09 P.M. after being in a meeting. Palace sources say the guidance was sent to Harry's team, government departments, military officials, and lord lieutenants.

·8 September 2026 · 16:19 UTC

UK to announce trade restrictions on Israeli settlements as West Bank date farmers weigh impact; Israel calls move hostile, plans to close British consulate

The UK's shift aligns with a 2024 International Court of Justice opinion that Israel's occupation is unlawful, and Ed Miliband told Parliament that settler terrorism is rampant. Several European countries, including France and Spain, have also confirmed intentions to impose similar restrictions.

·8 September 2026 · 15:21 UTC

Germany to send more Patriot missiles to Ukraine, warns of stepped-up Russian winter attacks as Pistorius cites infrastructure strikes

Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said he decided to 'deliver urgently' additional PAC-2 interceptors, while Ukraine is contracting to buy around 1,000 Patriot missiles. NATO's Mark Rutte pressed allies to 'dig deeper,' noting civilian casualties are at their highest since May 2022.

·8 September 2026 · 15:21 UTC

Harry and Meghan 'surprised' by King's letter making clear they're still nonworking royals; palace source says it aimed to clarify security funding questions

Buckingham Palace released the letter Monday to reiterate the couple's unchanged status for the British government and military amid debates over public funding for their security. A palace source said the letter was made public to preempt leaks and avoid secrecy claims, while the Sussexes' staff saw it only hours before release.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 15:21 UTC

Ukraine's millennial missile designer says Moscow will soon be in reach; Kyiv unveils Koral air defense missile built to hit ballistic targets

The designer's Fire Point company produces 300-400 long-range attack drones daily and claims Ukraine has launched twice as many strikes as Russia in 2026, with 60% using Fire Point weapons. Koral, weighing 450 kg with a 36-kg warhead, evolved from a 2016 ship-based project and now features an active radar seeker.

·8 September 2026 · 15:21 UTC

UAE president warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before Oct. 7 attack, Haaretz report says; Netanyahu's office denies call as 'absolute lie'

Haaretz says bin Zayed warned that the operation could lead to bloodshed and destabilize the region, undermining the Abraham Accords. Netanyahu's rival Gadi Eisenkot wrote on X that Netanyahu received dozens of warnings and ignored them all, calling him 'unfit'.

·8 September 2026 · 15:06 UTC

Eiffel Tower management faces backlash after ordering female staff to hide during Hindu group's visit; City Hall apologizes, orders inquiry

City Hall, which operates the landmark, apologized for breaching France's republican principle of equality and ordered a full inquiry. The BAPS spiritual movement, whose members made the request, said nobody was refused access and offered sincere apologies to anyone hurt or offended.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 14:23 UTC

EU leaders condemn 'shocking' funeral for war criminal Ratko Mladic in Belgrade; Serbia's EU membership bid faces fresh doubts

Mladic was buried with military honors as Serbian Orthodox Patriarch Porfirije led the service, with several ministers attending. EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos canceled a visit to Serbia, calling the glorification incompatible with EU values, and von der Leyen's spokesperson said the bloc is 'looking into' consequences.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 13:53 UTC

UK to call up some veterans in major exercise next year testing war resilience; minister says reserve activated on scale not seen in years

The exercise will test procedures for contacting, mobilizing, equipping, and employing retired personnel, with the strategic reserve pool estimated at 95,000. Armed Forces Minister Louise Sandher-Jones said the reserve is now a 'real commitment' and will be exercised as part of the programme next year.

+1 source·8 September 2026 · 13:53 UTC

Australia to let social media users 'opt out' of algorithm-based feeds in fresh blow to big tech; penalties up to 109.2 million Australian dollars

The proposed Digital Duty of Care legislation would also require platforms to protect children from content promoting eating disorders and other harmful material. Penalties for non-compliance could reach 109.2 million Australian dollars ($78.6 million), and the bill follows Australia's world-first ban on under-16 social media accounts.

+2 sources·8 September 2026 · 13:53 UTC

Anti-AfD protests sweep Germany as far right closes in on two more states; BSW's Wagenknecht open to helping AfD's Siegmund become Saxony-Anhalt premier

Wagenknecht told dpa "The BSW's comeback has begun" after her party entered Saxony-Anhalt's parliament, while Finance Minister Katja Wolf countered, "We have not been elected to tolerate flirts with right-wing radicals." Siegmund insists he will govern only with an absolute majority.

·8 September 2026 · 13:50 UTC

Oil nears $100 as Saudi Arabia says Houthis attacked energy sites, wounding 73; Brent touches $99, U.S. crude up 2.5%

The attack has slashed Strait of Hormuz traffic to just four ships Saturday and six Sunday, down from its pre-war carriage of over 20% of global energy supply. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs and HSBC warn Brent could exceed $120 if Persian Gulf flows stay low, with the national gas average at $4.15 per gallon.

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8 September 2026 · 10:01 UTCHouthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite oil facilities, wound 73; rebels' military spokesman says strikes hit Aramco sites and an air base 8 September 2026 · 08:44 UTCSaudi Arabia says 73 wounded as Houthis attack civilian and energy sites; Houthi spokesman calls strikes 'precise and direct'

·8 September 2026 · 12:55 UTC

Canada imposes new tariffs on U.S. goods, including clothing and cheese, as trade war intensifies; Trump threatens auto duties and Bombardier ban

The tariffs cover only a small portion of annual trade, but the bigger risk is a retaliation cycle that could escalate. Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Canada as 'at war,' and officials pledge to respond 'dollar for dollar' to U.S. duties.