Canada has announced tariffs on many U.S. products to respond to new American tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump. The Canadian government aims to match the U.S. tariffs roughly dollar for dollar, targeting key industries like dairy, steel, and outdoor equipment. This move escalates a trade dispute between the two countries.
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Canada will impose tariffs on U.S. goods including cosmetics, dairy, wood products, outdoor equipment, steel, appliances, and agricultural tools.
The tariffs cover over 700 items and will mostly be set at 25% or 50%, with some items at 15%.
These tariffs will start on September 8 and apply only to goods made in the United States.
Canada’s retaliation matches the value of U.S. tariffs, which President Trump enacted under a 1930 trade law.
The Canadian government has pledged more than 7 billion Canadian dollars to support affected businesses, adding to 20 billion dollars in aid from the past 18 months.
President Trump threatened to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" amid tensions with Ontario’s premier, Doug Ford, who has publicly criticized the president.
President Trump denied plans to interfere with French language rules in Canada, responding to reports involving his trade team.
Both countries are engaged in an ongoing trade conflict that could impact billions of dollars worth of goods.
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French government agencies have faced several large cyberattacks in 2026, targeting important personal data. The finance ministry alone suffered three major attacks that affected millions of people’s information.
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In 2026, French government agencies were frequently targeted by hackers.
The attacks compromised the personal data of many individuals.
The finance ministry in France was hit by three major cyberattacks this year.
Millions of people’s data were affected by these attacks.
Cybersecurity risks to government information are increasing in France.
The incidents raise concerns about the protection of sensitive data.
France continues to face cyber threats amid growing digital risks.
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The FDA has recalled certain thyroid tablets sold nationwide because they may have higher strength than labeled. Patients using these tablets should talk to their doctor before stopping them.
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The recalled tablets are thyroid medicine.
They were distributed across the whole country.
The reason for recall is that the tablets might be stronger than indicated.
Taking a stronger dose than needed can cause health problems.
Patients should not stop taking the medicine on their own.
Doctors should be consulted for advice if using these tablets.
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The world's oceans have reached their highest average surface temperature on record due to a strengthening El Niño, a natural climate pattern. This heat increase adds to long-term human-caused warming and poses risks to marine life and coastal communities.
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The global average ocean surface temperature reached 21.1°C (about 70°F) on August 22, 2026, setting a new record.
This breaks the previous record of 21.09°C, which was set in March 2024.
El Niño causes warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean and contributes to higher ocean temperatures worldwide.
Ocean temperatures outside polar regions have been consistently higher than average over the past three years.
El Niño events occur every 2 to 7 years and affect weather patterns globally.
NOAA predicts a very strong El Niño is likely through fall and winter 2026-2027.
Marine heatwaves have more than tripled since the 1990s, stressing ocean ecosystems and people living near coasts.
The recent ocean heat records highlight ongoing climate change impacts combined with natural climate cycles.
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China is expected to continue buying oil from Iran despite threats from the United States to punish countries that trade with Iran. A former U.S. government economist under President Biden said that these U.S. threats are unlikely to stop China’s oil purchases from Iran.
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The U.S. has warned it will impose secondary sanctions on countries that trade with Iran.
Secondary sanctions target countries or companies that do business with Iran, even if they are not directly from the U.S.
China is a major buyer of Iranian oil.
An economist who worked for the U.S. State Department during the Biden administration believes China will not stop buying Iranian oil because of these threats.
The U.S. campaign aims to hurt Iran economically by limiting its oil exports.
Despite pressure, China values its oil relationship with Iran and appears not to be backing down.
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Hundreds of students in Bihar, India, protested against the police because they believed exam papers were leaked. The exam, aimed at selecting state officers, took place more than a year ago but has caused ongoing anger among candidates.
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The protest happened in Bihar, a state in India.
Students were angry about leaks in a state-level exam paper.
The exam is used to recruit officers for Bihar’s state administration.
The exam was held over a year ago.
The protest led to clashes between students and police.
Students want action due to suspected cheating in the exam process.
The issue has caused frustration among many candidates.
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President Donald Trump said the US Navy has removed or destroyed all mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway affected by the war involving Iran. The US warned Iran that any new mines placed will face immediate military destruction, while tensions and sanctions between the US and Iran continue.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
Iran has largely closed the Strait since a war started on 28 February involving US and Israeli air strikes against Iran.
President Trump posted that the US Navy cleared all mines from the Strait and threatened to destroy any new mines immediately.
Iran has fired at vessels trying to cross without its permission and seeks full control of the Strait.
The US and Iran had signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding in June, setting a 60-day deadline to agree on the Strait’s status, but talks have failed.
The US recently imposed new economic sanctions against Iran, warning nations that trade with Iran could face isolation.
Negotiations between Iran and Oman, a US ally, on managing the Strait have not resulted in an agreement.
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US talks with Iran about the Strait.
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French astronaut Sophie Adenot performed her second spacewalk on August 25, 2026, outside the International Space Station. Her mission was to replace an antenna. This spacewalk happened one week after she became the first French woman to do a spacewalk.
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Sophie Adenot is a French astronaut working on the International Space Station (ISS).
She completed her second spacewalk on August 25, 2026.
The task during the spacewalk was to replace an antenna.
Her first spacewalk was one week earlier.
She is the first French woman to perform a spacewalk.
The spacewalks are part of ongoing scientific and technical work on the ISS.
The news was reported by France 24 on August 25, 2026.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced trip to Moscow, confirmed by multiple US media sources. The visit coincided with the use of a US military aircraft flying to Russia and comes as talks to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict have stalled.
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John Ratcliffe is the current CIA Director.
His visit to Moscow was not announced beforehand.
US flight data showed a military C-17 aircraft traveling from the US to Moscow via Latvia.
The C-17 is a large US Air Force transport plane used for moving troops, cargo, or medical evacuations.
US media sources, including CBS News and Axios, confirmed Ratcliffe’s visit.
The visit happened while US-led negotiations to stop Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are stalled.
The CIA has played a role in past prisoner exchanges between the US and Russia.
The visit’s purpose is unclear but may relate to prisoner swaps or issues involving Iran.
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The article discusses concerns about Iran targeting U.S. water systems as part of ongoing tensions. It warns that these attacks may be only the start of more threats against critical infrastructure.
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Iran has launched attacks against water systems in the United States.
These attacks are part of larger conflicts involving Iran and the U.S.
The article suggests that Iran may continue to seek weaknesses in U.S. infrastructure.
Water systems are crucial for public health and safety.
The situation highlights the need for improved security against possible future attacks.
Iran’s activities are seen as part of ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Protecting infrastructure like water systems is important to prevent disruptions.
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London bus drivers have restarted a strike due to concerns about working in hot temperatures and whether air conditioning improvements will be finished soon. About 1,500 drivers in north London and Essex are striking for four days, with more strikes planned later.
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Around 1,500 Unite union members are striking from Tuesday to Friday over heat-related working conditions.
Some drivers rejected an offer from bus company Arriva North London, feeling it did not fully fix the heat problem.
Drivers say air conditioning in their buses only lowers temperatures by 2-3°C, while outside heat can go above 40°C.
Drivers have reported health problems like heat exhaustion and dehydration due to excessive heat in bus cabs.
Arriva North London has agreed on demands with union officials but some drivers still voted for strikes.
Strikes began on 14 and 18 August and have caused delays and cancellations on over 40 bus routes.
Arriva and Unite are part of a Transport for London taskforce trying to address extreme weather challenges.
More strikes are planned for several days during September and October.
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to release Osman Kavala, a businessman and activist who has been imprisoned for nearly ten years. The court ruled that Turkey violated Kavala’s rights by detaining him unfairly and sentenced him to life in prison for political reasons.
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Osman Kavala has been detained in Turkey since 2017.
He was sentenced to life in prison in 2022 for involvement in 2013 protests and a 2016 failed coup attempt.
The ECHR found that his detention violated his rights to a fair trial, freedom of expression, and association.
The court said Turkey punished Kavala to silence his human rights activism.
Kavala’s sentence was called “inhuman and degrading treatment” by the ECHR.
The ruling highlighted a wider problem in Turkey where political opponents and activists face unfair treatment by the justice system.
Turkey has previously ignored ECHR rulings to release Kavala.
The Council of Europe oversees member countries’ compliance with ECHR decisions and may take action if they break the rules.
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Misty Copeland, a ballet dancer who retired last year, talked about how she is enjoying retirement. She also shared information about her new young adult book series called "StarFire Academy."
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Misty Copeland retired from ballet last year.
She appeared on "CBS Mornings" to discuss her retirement.
Copeland is working on a new book series for young adults.
The book series is named "StarFire Academy."
She talked about what inspired her to write the series.
Copeland said she is enjoying life after ballet.
The interview was available on CBS News and their app.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded calmly to President Donald Trump’s comment about renaming a Canadian lake for the U.S. Ford called the remark mostly talk and highlighted Canada’s close trade relationship with the U.S. The two leaders have recently exchanged sharp words during a growing trade dispute.
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President Donald Trump suggested renaming a Canadian lake after the U.S. amid a trade conflict.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford described Trump’s remark as “a lot of rhetoric,” meaning mostly words, not action.
Canada is an important trade partner for the United States.
The comments came after both leaders publicly criticized each other.
The dispute involves disagreements over trade policies between the two countries.
Premier Ford spoke to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer about the situation.
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Iranian state media has shown a video that seems to threaten the life of Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump. The U.S. Secret Service said it knows about the video. This is part of ongoing tensions since the war started in February.
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Iran aired a video threatening Barron Trump’s life.
Barron Trump is President Donald Trump’s youngest son.
The threat appeared on Iranian state-controlled media.
The video is linked to ongoing conflict starting in February.
The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed awareness of the video.
Iranian media have repeatedly threatened President Trump and his family.
The situation is part of broader tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), John Ratcliffe, made an unannounced trip to Moscow for talks. Neither the US nor Russia confirmed the visit's details or meetings. This visit is rare because high-level US-Russia talks happen infrequently.
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John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on a US military plane on Tuesday.
The trip was not announced by either Washington or Moscow.
Flight data showed a US military transport plane landed in Moscow early Tuesday morning.
Ratcliffe’s visit is likely his first to Russia as CIA director.
He has previously communicated with Russian intelligence officers and helped negotiate prisoner releases.
US-Russia relations have been tense since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
This visit marks one of the highest-level US official trips to Russia during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Previous US-Russia diplomatic efforts, including a 2023 summit and peace talks, have not made significant progress.
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Gianni Infantino, FIFA President for over 10 years, is facing challenges to keep his position amid criticism and loss of support. The next FIFA presidential election will be held in March 2027 in Morocco, with candidates needing to declare by November 2026.
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Gianni Infantino has been FIFA President since 2016.
He has close ties with President Donald Trump, including public appearances and awarding Trump the FIFA Peace Prize.
Infantino faced backlash for plans to privatize the World Cup and invite private investors, led by Joshua Kushner, to buy stakes in future profits.
He abandoned the privatization plan after widespread criticism.
FIFA presidents are normally limited to three four-year terms, but Infantino’s first partial term was excluded, allowing him to run for a potential fourth term.
Critics and rights groups have asked the FIFA Governance Committee to block his re-election bid.
The 2027 FIFA presidential election will take place on March 18 in Rabat, Morocco.
Candidates must declare by November 18, and 106 votes from FIFA’s 211 member nations are needed to win.
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Canada announced it will impose tariffs of up to 50% on about $20 billion worth of goods imported from the United States. This move is a response to similar U.S. tariffs on Canadian products and will start on September 8.
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Canada will match U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar, up to 50% on $27.6 billion in Canadian dollars of U.S. imports.
The tariffs affect products like steel, dairy, appliances, farm equipment, paper, and electronics.
The value of the targeted U.S. goods is about $20 billion in U.S. dollars.
The Canadian tariffs begin on September 8.
Canada plans to provide financial help to workers and businesses affected by the U.S. tariffs, including loans and income support.
The tariffs are a direct response to duties recently placed by the Trump administration on Canadian goods.
François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced the tariffs.
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China has invested £14.7 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and robots to become the global leader in technology. Currently, two million robots work in Chinese factories, and the government hopes these machines will help boost the slowing economy.
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China has invested £14.7 billion in AI and robotics.
Two million robots are already working in Chinese factories.
The investment aims to help China lead the world in innovation.
Robots are expected to fill gaps in China’s slowing economy.
A BBC correspondent visited some factories using these robots.
The article also mentions England’s plan to build 70,000 social and affordable homes in 10 years, with 60% for social rent.
Andy Burnham previously said all new homes would be for social housing, but only 60% will be.
The news was presented by Adam Fleming on the BBC Newscast podcast.
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A powerful tornado hit the small village of Pomas in southern France on Tuesday, causing heavy damage and injuring at least 39 people. The village mayor said the scene looked like a war zone after the storm.
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A rare and strong tornado struck Pomas, a small village in southern France.
The tornado caused widespread destruction throughout the village.
At least 39 people were injured, with two seriously hurt.
The tornado occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
The mayor described the damage as similar to what is seen during wartime.
Tornadoes are unusual in this region of France.
The event is considered a natural disaster linked to severe weather conditions.
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