Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.

25th, August 2026, 05:54pm

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.

25th, August 2026, 04:56pm

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.

25th, August 2026, 04:43pm

Irish FA withdraws support for Infantino

The Irish Football Association says it is "time for change" at Fifa and they will not be voting for president Gianni Infantino's re-election next year.

25th, August 2026, 04:29pm

Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain star in a psychological thriller

A relationship between neighbours is changed forever by a tragic accident

14th, August 2026, 11:41pm

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