Trump exploring additional tariffs on Canada for wildfire smoke impacts in US, White House official says –as it happened
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Trump exploring additional tariffs on Canada for wildfire smoke impacts in US, White House official says –as it happened

This live blog is now closed.Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House saysSign up for the Breaking News US emailWhile speaking to reporters on Sunday, Donald Trump acknowledged the three US military casualties as the strikes on Iran continue unabated.“Well, we feel very badly, but you know those great people, those great patriots, were out there fighting that Iran cann...

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株価 一時1500円以上値上がり ほぼ全面高の展開

連休明けの21日の東京株式市場、日経平均株価は一時、1500円以上値上がりしています。株価は先週金曜日に大幅に下落していたことから、21日は半導体関連の銘柄を中心に買い戻す動きが進み、ほぼ全面高の展開となっています。

Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade

Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade

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Sri Lanka’s ⁠public health services and hospitals are battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue in nearly a decade, and turning to the island nation’s armed forces to help curb the spread of the disease. The efforts range from air force drones tracking stagnating rooftop pools of water after monsoon rains to military and police officers helping to inspect homes, building sites and schoo...

トランプ大統領 米国内でネタニヤフ首相は拘束されない

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アメリカのトランプ大統領は、戦争犯罪などの疑いでICC=国際刑事裁判所から逮捕状が出ているイスラエルのネタニヤフ首相について、SNSに「ネタニヤフ氏はアメリカ滞在中に拘束されることはない」と投稿しました。

Shanghai science forum photos show China's AI, robotics advances in rivalry with US

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China's leading technology companies showcased hundreds of cutting-edge products at the World AI Conference in Shanghai — from advanced robotics to artificial intelligence systems. The nation's annual flagship AI event, which was held from July 17 to 20, took place against the backdrop of a heated U.S.-China tech rivalry. More than 1,100 companies participated. Chinese companies have devel...

羽田空港 1億9500万円強盗未遂事件で4人逮捕 警視庁

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ことし1月、羽田空港に隣接する駐車場で現金1億9000万円余りを運んでいた男性たちが現金を奪われそうになった事件で、警視庁は21日、16歳の高校生を含む4人を強盗未遂の疑いで逮捕しました。多額の現金が運ばれるという情報を事前に入手していたとみて調べています。

To prosper, China must become a magnet for international students

To prosper, China must become a magnet for international students

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Last month, 12.9 million students in China sat for the National Higher Education Entrance Examination, or gaokao, the number sliding for a second year, and down from 13.3 million last year. Given that births have fallen below 8 million annually to a record low, in 18 years, the country’s more than 3,100 universities will find themselves fighting over an even smaller cohort. This will coincide with...

Quote of the day by Lamine Yamal: "My mother had me at 16, and my father searched for ways to bring food home. That's real pressure. All I have to do is…" - a powerful lesson on perspective, family sacrifice and why football is not the hardest battle his family has faced

Quote of the day by Lamine Yamal: "My mother had me at 16, and my father searched for ways to bring food home. That's real pressure. All I have to do is…" - a powerful lesson on perspective, family sacrifice and why football is not the hardest battle his family has faced

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Teenage footballer Lamine Yamal shared his perspective on pressure during the World Cup build-up. He contrasted his career with his mother's early parenthood and father's past hardships. Yamal views his demanding football career as a privilege compared to their struggles. This humility places his own challenges within a broader family context. His words offer a powerful reflection on gratitude and...

Australia news live: Qantas apologises for four-hour wait on Sydney tarmac; Nine newspapers announce redundancies

Australia news live: Qantas apologises for four-hour wait on Sydney tarmac; Nine newspapers announce redundancies

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Airline says communication ‘could have been better’ after about 250 passengers waited hours for flight to Denpasar to leave. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average.Ski areas of Mount Hotham and Falls Creek set ...

Squally thunderstorms set to hit parts of Hong Kong within hours

Squally thunderstorms set to hit parts of Hong Kong within hours

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Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has warned that downpours are approaching the city, saying they are expected to become more frequent throughout the day. A spokesman for the Hong Kong Observatory said at 8.20am on Tuesday that an area of thundery showers over western Guangdong was gradually moving eastwards. “Showers are expected to be heavier in some areas, with squally thunderstorms affecting part...

Australia news live: Qantas apologises for four-hour wait on Sydney tarmac; Nine newspapers announces redundancies

Australia news live: Qantas apologises for four-hour wait on Sydney tarmac; Nine newspapers announces redundancies

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Airline says communication ‘could have been better’ after about 250 passengers waited hours for flight to Denpasar to leave. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average.Ski areas of Mount Hotham and Falls Creek set ...

Australian politician barks ‘sit down’ at dog during live interview

Australian politician barks ‘sit down’ at dog during live interview

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A top lawmaker from Australia’s far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was grilled on live TV. Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was being interviewed on national broadcaster ABC on Monday night when he interrupted the one-on-one to shriek: “Sit down!” “Sorry, it’s the dog,” he told the journalist. The errant pooch then interrupted the ...

Chinese teenager lies to parents about holiday to secretly help flood victims in Guangxi

Chinese teenager lies to parents about holiday to secretly help flood victims in Guangxi

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A teenager from eastern China told his parents he was going on holiday, but secretly travelled with a friend to a flood-stricken region to join relief efforts. Earlier this month, 18-year-old Shanghai student Wu Yulun had just completed the gaokao, China’s national college entrance examination, and was planning a graduation trip. But after seeing an online appeal from a volunteer group in the sout...

Hong Kong’s first-time lawmakers ask fewer questions but attend Legco more often

Hong Kong’s first-time lawmakers ask fewer questions but attend Legco more often

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Hong Kong’s first-time lawmakers have raised fewer questions than their veteran counterparts but recorded a higher attendance rate, a South China Morning Post check has found. Alan Chan Chung-yee, who is also the chief operating officer of Miramar Group, and athlete turned legislator Vivian Kong Man-wai were among those who submitted the fewest questions to the government. Political observers attr...

Trump exploring additional tariffs on Canada for wildfire smoke impacts in US, White House official says – US politics live

Trump exploring additional tariffs on Canada for wildfire smoke impacts in US, White House official says – US politics live

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New tariffs announced Monday would take effect in 30 days unless Canada removes barriers on US auto, alcohol and dairy productsDonald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House saysSign up for the Breaking News US emailWhile speaking to reporters on Sunday, Donald Trump acknowledged the three US military casualties as the strikes on Iran continue unabated.“Well, we feel very ba...