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

25. Aug. 2026, 19:50

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.

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

25. Aug. 2026, 19:48

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

Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown'

25. Aug. 2026, 11:54

A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher.

European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

25. Aug. 2026, 15:58

Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.

China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners

25. Aug. 2026, 11:53

The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks

25. Aug. 2026, 19:30

The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.

Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged

25. Aug. 2026, 08:52

The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.

Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video

25. Aug. 2026, 16:40

The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.