Europe and Canada are 'strong, even stronger together', Carney tells European Parliament
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Europe and Canada are 'strong, even stronger together', Carney tells European Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, welcoming the ambition for Canada to become an EU associate member. "Canada and Europe are stronger, even stronger together," he said, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs and to cut trade ties with the EU if Canada's bid succeeds. Read our liveblog to catch up on the topic.

Live: Europe and Canada are 'strong, even stronger together', Carney tells European Parliament
France 24 •

Live: Europe and Canada are 'strong, even stronger together', Carney tells European Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, welcoming the ambition for Canada to become an EU associate member. "Canada and Europe are stronger, even stronger together," he said, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs and to cut trade ties with the EU if Canada's bid succeeds. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Video: US forces take out floating refuelling station allegedly tied to drug trade

Video: US forces take out floating refuelling station allegedly tied to drug trade

Times of India •

US forces intercepted a floating refuelling station in the Eastern Pacific on September 16. This vessel allegedly supported illicit drug trafficking operations for Ecuador's Los Choneros organization. US forces removed the crew and transferred them to Ecuadorian authorities after clearing the vessel. The refuelling station was then sunk by US forces following the operation. This action aimed to di...

Malaysia seizes 3 Israeli-bound containers as Anwar pledges to stop shipments for Gaza war

Malaysia seizes 3 Israeli-bound containers as Anwar pledges to stop shipments for Gaza war

SCMP •

Authorities in Malaysia have seized several more Israel-bound shipments at one of the country’s biggest ports, according to people familiar with the matter, an apparently new level of scrutiny in a nation where anti-Israeli sentiment runs high. Three containers bound for Ashdod Port south of Tel Aviv were detained at Malaysia’s Tanjung Pelepas port in mid-August and to date had not been released a...

Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales

Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales

The Guardian •

FTSE 100 retailer, which owns UK rights to US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret, says prices could rise in autumnBusiness live – latest updatesNext has thanked warmer weather for an “unexpected” boost in sales, leading the clothing retailer to raise its profit forecasts for the fourth time this year.The FTSE 100 company, which owns the UK rights to the US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret as well as...

Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live

Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live

The Guardian •

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says such a partnership is for the European Union’s ‘common strength’US president Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariffs” and a cut to trade after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member, calling the idea “laughable”.Suggesting the move was a “hostile act”, the US president told reporters he c...

Buffalo transformed a 264-acre dump in 1976; 50 years later, 260+ bird species are recorded

Buffalo transformed a 264-acre dump in 1976; 50 years later, 260+ bird species are recorded

Times of India •

In 2026, Buffalo's Tifft Nature Preserve proudly commemorates its 50th anniversary, evolving from a former landfill into a 264-acre ecological haven. The tireless restoration work has resulted in stunning wetlands, lush woodlands, and diverse wildlife ecosystems. Home to 260+ bird species, the preserve encourages exploration through its accessible trails while supporting ongoing research initiativ...

After two deaths: malaria warning in Frankfurt

Euronews •

Since July 2026, eight people in Germany have contracted malaria, two fatally. Frankfurt now urges residents with such symptoms to consider malaria and consult a doctor.

'Space being weaponised': A purely civilian system can be 'repurposed' for military capabilities

'Space being weaponised': A purely civilian system can be 'repurposed' for military capabilities

France 24 •

Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Mélusine Lebret, Researcher in the Defence, Security & Justice research group at RAND Europe. According to Lebret, the growing militarisation of space cannot be understood simply by asking whether a satellite is civilian, military, or a “weaponised.” And Lebreton argues that militarization does not eliminate the necessity of cooperation. The emerging space-secur...

Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash

Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clash

SCMP •

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has won a burst of online support among Filipinos who see him as one of Manila’s most outspoken senior officials against China, with some already asking whether it could give him enough political momentum to carry him into the 2028 elections. His latest boost came after a viral moment at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on September 8, where he read out ...

Australian politics live: Hume says Labor ‘all over the shop’ on immigration; Queensland to create outback boot camps for youth offenders

Australian politics live: Hume says Labor ‘all over the shop’ on immigration; Queensland to create outback boot camps for youth offenders

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Follow the day’s news liveLabor unveils long-awaited immigration plans, targeting backpackers, students’ families and visa overstayersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBarnaby Joyce says Labor is copying and pasting One Nation’s homework because the measures we know so far around blocking the families of international students and preventing visa hopping have some similari...