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Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
Trump Pauses 50 Percent Tariffs on Canada and Claims Deal Is Near
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying "important work" remained.

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Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports (NPR Topics: News)

Washington Post World NewsAug 19, 2026
UAE says it is suspending trade with Iran after missile attack
The UAE, one of Iran's biggest trading partners, said the move was "in light of regional escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security."

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With Limited Options, Trump Tries Economic Pressure on Iran — Again (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NYT Middle EastAug 19, 2026
Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers
Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country's conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.

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Israel confirms it opened fire on vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza (BBC Front Page)

ABC NewsAug 19, 2026
South Korea says US military exercise will end early following Trump criticism
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) confirmed that ongoing joint military drills with U.S. forces would end early.

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U.S. Cuts Back Military Drills With South Korea, as Trump Woos Kim Jong-un (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NYTimes GlobalAug 19, 2026
China Wants Its Tech Champions to Raise Money at Home
Blockbuster market debuts by two technology companies show how Beijing is turning to local investors to finance its A.I. ambitions and reduce reliance on Wall Street.

CNBC World NewsAug 19, 2026
UAE severs trade with Iran after reported missile strike
Washington and Tehran are considering next steps after negotiations fell apart, while the UAE has suspended trade with Iran.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.

ABC NewsAug 19, 2026
IDF launching criminal investigations into 2 attacks on Palestinians
The Israel Defense Forces said Wednesday that it will launch criminal investigations into two attacks on Palestinians during the war in Gaza.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout
There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone.

BBC Front PageAug 19, 2026
Man Utd's decision to make Baleba their 'third midfielder'
Manchester United are in talks to make Carlos Baleba their 'third midfielder' as the club revamp Michael Carrick's squad.

CNBC World NewsAug 19, 2026
Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine shows promise in late-stage trial; Moderna stock more than doubles
The combination regimen significantly extended the time patients lived without their melanoma returning, compared with Keytruda alone.

BBC Front PageAug 19, 2026
PM unveils plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas
Rough sleepers in England will be offered housing, in a move likened to the "Everyone In" initiative during the pandemic.

Washington Post World NewsAug 19, 2026
Defense minister dismissed by Zelensky demands elections in Ukraine
The move from an architect of Ukraine's drone program is a remarkably direct challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky's authority and may test Ukrainian unity.

CNBC World NewsAug 19, 2026
U.S. retreat from global order ‘eroding' European competitiveness, central bank boss warns
ECB chief Christine Lagarde called for better integration across the region if Europe wants to compete in the age of AI.

CBC Top StoriesAug 19, 2026
Ukraine anti-corruption agencies investigating network allegedly tied to Zelenskyy's office
Investigators are conducting an operation to expose a criminal organization allegedly led by a sitting and a former lawmaker, involving senior officials from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office and other individuals, Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies said.



Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
How Tech Executives Limit Their Kids' Screen Time, and Trump's Race to Finish His Ballroom
Plus, the political emails are coming for you.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
Ukraine's Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.

NYTimes GlobalAug 19, 2026
Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete With China and U.S.
European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies.

NPR Topics: NewsAug 19, 2026
Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. Turkey, which has close ties with the Syrian government and has been providing assistance to Syria's military.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell Rags on Trump's Strait of Hormuz Claims
"I'll put it this way: If the U.S. is in charge of the strait, then I'm also straight — and let's face it, I'm not," the guest host said on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."

NYTimes GlobalAug 19, 2026
Voters Aren't Waiting for November to Try Ousting Officials Over Data Centers
As a backlash grows over data centers, more local officials are facing recall elections for their support of the computing sites.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 19, 2026
Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa
Arsenal agree a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 19, 2026
'Everyone wants clarity' over Man City charges, says Arsenal chief
Arsenal's chief executive Richard Garlick speaks out on the case against Manchester City and the more than 100 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

CNBC World NewsAug 19, 2026
World's largest olive oil company surges over 20% as rivals circle in takeover battle
Shares of Spain's Deoleo jumped on Wednesday morning amid an intensifying takeover battle for the world's largest olive oil bottler and marketer.

NPR Topics: NewsAug 19, 2026
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries
President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 19, 2026
Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.

ABC NewsAug 19, 2026
Takeaways from Tuesday primaries: Trump endorsement only goes so far
After bruising primaries, candidates from both sides try to unite their parties.

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A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday's Primaries (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CBC Top StoriesAug 18, 2026
Meta trial begins with states accusing social media giant of exploiting, intentionally addicting children
Meta Platforms rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit as a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet got underway Tuesday.



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Four states and Meta face off in court as a landmark child safety trial begins (NPR Headline News)

NYT Middle EastAug 18, 2026
Bond Sell-Off Sends Borrowing Costs to Highest Level Since 2007
Yields on the 30-year U.S. Treasury and government bonds across the world rose to multiyear highs as investors fret about inflation, deficits and A.I. spending.

NPR Topics: NewsAug 18, 2026
'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.

MSNBC Int'l NewsAug 18, 2026
U.S. military drills with South Korea are cut short after surprise order
The annual U.S.-South Korea drills, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, will end Aug. 21 rather than Aug. 27 as originally scheduled, both countries said.

CNBC World NewsAug 18, 2026
CNBC Daily Open: Trump puts 'open' sign on Hormuz. But traffic is barely trickling
The reality in the Strait of Hormuz looks a bit different. U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the critical waterway is open, but no one is buying it.

BBC Front PageAug 18, 2026
US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase
Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 18, 2026
Two Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz Are Attacked as Oil Prices Rise
Maritime officials on Tuesday announced the recent attacks, which killed at least one sailor. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains perilous.

NYT Middle EastAug 18, 2026
Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Raises Doubts About Trump Peace Plan
A day after President Trump's envoy, Jared Kushner, visited Israel to advance a stalled plan for demilitarizing and rebuilding Gaza, the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders.

NPR Headline NewsAug 18, 2026
Canadian tariff deadline looms as two sides continue to negotiate
The U.S. is scheduled to impose more tariffs on Canada, hitting about $20 billion dollars worth of goods, as trade negotiations between the two neighboring countries hit an impasse.

ABC NewsAug 18, 2026
WATCH: Trump scales back US-South Korea drills
President Donald Trump cited a "very good relationship" with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.

MSNBC Int'l NewsAug 18, 2026
Palestinian-American travels to his West Bank home amid Israeli settler siege
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi flew from his home in Ohio to the occupied West Bank after a siege by Israeli settlers on his family's village. Ridi told NBC News that he is demanding more protection from the U.S. government as he continues to worry about his and his family's safety.

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How Israel's Financial Chokehold Is Stifling the West Bank Economy (Int'l Herald Tribune)

ABC NewsAug 17, 2026
Trump scales back US-South Korea drills, cites 'very good' ties with Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that had directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to "substantially reduce" planned joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises.

NewsweekSep 22, 2025
Cubs Make Injury Decision on Saves Leader With Time Running Out
The Chicago Cubs have announced their decision on an injured team leader with the playoffs looming.
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