US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.
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Watch: US strikes 5 Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island after Iran targets US navy ship
Trump transport chief blasts Ford’s business deals with Chinese firms
The Trump administration on Tuesday blasted Ford Motor’s business partnerships with Chinese companies, saying they posed national security concerns. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley sent on Tuesday said the carmaker’s dealings with Chinese battery maker CATL and Chinese carmakers Geely and BYD raised “profound concern”. He urged Ford to cut ties with major...
Canada imposes tariffs on U.S. dairy, steel, aluminum and appliances
Canadian tariffs took effect on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods on Tuesday. It marked the latest escalation in a trade war with no clear end in sight. Nancy Cordes has more details.
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
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Tech company discloses first-of-its-kind A.I. cyberattack of one government against another
Israeli cyber security firm Dream says it disclosed an A.I. hack working to compromise a government entity in Asia, thousands of miles away. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
Mamdani releases records on toxic air in New York after 9/11 attacks
The New York City mayor said the document release shows victims were 'lied to' about health impacts from the attacks.
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
Three people die at Burning Man this year, tripling average number of deaths
Rise in fatalities comes amid news reports that the average age of Burning Man attendees is increasingThree men over 50 died at Burning Man this year, tripling the average number of deaths in connection with the annual festival that brings tens of thousands of people to build a temporary utopian community in the brutal conditions of the Nevada desert.The increase in fatalities comes as news report...
The Map Was Lying To You: Why the UN Just Changed How We See Africa
For 450 years, the world's most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.
Middle East live: Tehran targets US base in Jordan after Washington destroys five Iranian tankers
Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday said it fired ballistic missiles at a base in Jordan used by the US military, attacked 10 ships, and threatened to strike tankers located off Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for US forces’ destruction of five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Middle East live: US destroys five Iranian oil tankers as Iran threatens Kuwait and Bahrain
US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days. Iran also launched strikes on US targets in Jordan, and threatened attacks on oil tankers off Kuwait and Bahrain. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
US says Iranian tankers destroyed after missile attacks on American warship
Military officials say navy warship evaded IRGC missile attacks and US struck Iranian tankers in responseThe US military on Tuesday said it destroyed multiple Iranian tankers, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps twice attempted to strike a US navy warship with ballistic missiles.US Central Command (Centcom) said the warship evaded both attempted attacks and no American personnel were in...
‘Was this a state visit?’ Indian opposition leader raises serious questions over Paris BAPS temple
François Picard is pleased to welcome Anish Gawande. He sees the controversy surrounding the inauguration of the BAPS temple near Paris as more than an isolated dispute over the treatment of female staff at the Eiffel Tower. From his perspective, the incident exposes a broader and insufficiently scrutinized intersection of religion, diplomacy, political power, labor practices, and diaspora politic...
Napoli vs Arsenal: Champions League – prediction, teams, lineups
Napoli has issues in midfield for its Champions League opener against Arsenal, but hope to recover Serie A winning form.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League – preview, teams, prediction
Andoni Iraola looks to build on his first win as Liverpool manager in tough game against Diego Simeone's Atletico.
Australian politics live: Albanese makes ‘no apology’ for $6m golf club grant in own electorate; Victorian bills may rise by $100 under Coalition
Follow the day’s news liveAlbanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care billAnthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criticisms that the communications minister, Anika Wells, will have too much power under the new digital duty of care legislation.The eSafety commissioner will of course provide the advice, but Matt Canavan actually...
Costa Rica maps nearly 500 dominant tree species to protect forest biodiversity
Researchers mapped Costa Rica's diverse forest ecosystems by analyzing tree species composition. Satellite observations and environmental data helped create a national forest map. This map distinguishes forest types, including secondary forests, across varied landscapes. The findings highlight the importance of dominant tree species for understanding forest function. Better field inventories a...
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Four family members were killed in a small plane crash; Hawaiian homes were devastated by Hurricane Lowell.
What we know about masked anti-migrant protesters in the UK
Hundreds of masked men shut down UK ports over the weekend.
California confirms rare sighting of gray wolf in Mendocino national forest
Officials say sighting a sign species – driven to extinction in state before reintroduction in 2011 – expanding its rangeA gray wolf has recently been seen in California’s Mendocino national forest for the first time since the species returned to the state 15 years ago, state wildlife officials confirmed.Officials in Lake county, which is about two hours north of San Francisco, said last week the ...
Protesters, police clash in Albania over Trump-linked project
Albanians have protested for over 100 days against a planned luxury hotel linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
Politics live: RBA concedes Australians ‘furious’ about cost of living; Victorian energy bills may rise by $100 a year under Coalition
Follow the day’s news liveAlbanese dismisses concerns over powers in digital duty of care billAnthony Albanese says the Nationals leader, Matt Canavan, is being “disingenuous” over his criticisms that the communications minister, Anika Wells, will have too much power to broaden the content that platforms will have to protect users from under the new digital duty of care legislation.The eSafety com...
US supreme court blocks Missouri’s new congressional map backed by Trump
Decision marks setback for president and Republicans, who set in motion national redistricting battle last yearThe US supreme court refused an emergency appeal by Missouri officials to use a newly drawn congressional map backed by Donald Trump in the November midterm election, letting stand a ruling by the state’s highest state court that blocked the new lines from taking effect.Last week the Mis...
China hits back at U.S. claim its AI companies systematically copied American models
In its most detailed accusation yet, the U.S. government has named six Chinese AI companies that it says copied American companies for their AI secrets.
U.S. agencies say top Chinese AI companies systematically copied American models
In its most detailed accusation yet, the U.S. government has named six Chinese AI companies that it says copied American companies for their AI secrets.
How Japan is digging in to deter – and withstand – a conflict over Taiwan
The risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its military transformation can go. In the second of a three-part series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Tokyo is building military resilience within its territory. Japa...
Albania protests against Trump-linked development turn violent after 100th day
Police in Albania blocked protesters from reaching parliament on Tuesday as the latest rally against a luxury development linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, turned violent The march was staged as parliament resumed from a summer recess and after the demonstrations marked their 100th day on Monday. They challenged a police cordon in the centre of the capital, Tirana, p...