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Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
Trump and Canada's Carney Seem to Make Progress on a Tariff Deal, but Questions Linger
After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.

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Washington Post World NewsAug 19, 2026
UAE says it is suspending trade with Iran after missile launch
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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U.A.E. Announces Halt to Trade With Iran Amid Trump's Push To Isolate Tehran (Int'l Herald Tribune)

ABC NewsAug 19, 2026
Prince Harry and Meghan planning to move back to the UK: Source
The couple will remain private individuals and non-working royals, according to a source familiar with the matter.

ABC NewsAug 19, 2026
Trump says US-South Korea exercises are 'insulting' to North Korea's Kim
Trump said the U.S. is scaling back the exercises and that he'll meet with Kim.

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North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion
Also, Trump nominates a Kennedy ally to lead the F.D.A. Here's the latest at the end of Wednesday.

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U.S. government debt passes $40 trillion, more than doubling in a decade (CNBC World News)

CNBC World NewsAug 19, 2026
Cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar
The combination regimen significantly extended the time patients lived without their melanoma returning, compared with Keytruda alone.

NPR Headline NewsAug 19, 2026
Israel launches probe into killing of 5-year-old girl and medics sent to rescue her
Israel is launching a criminal investigation into the Gaza killings carried out by Israeli troops of a 5-year-old girl and her family and the medics sent to rescue her.

BBC Front PageAug 19, 2026
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.

BBC Front PageAug 19, 2026
Why is Ukraine's ex-defence minister calling for wartime elections?
Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections, without addressing concerns over how they could be held while at war.

BBC Front PageAug 19, 2026
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year old Gaza girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.

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.

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.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
U.S. Cuts Back Military Drills With South Korea, as Trump Woos Kim Jong-un
President Trump had ordered the Defense Department to reduce joint exercises with the key U.S. ally, declaring the drills "hostile" toward North Korea.

BBC Front PageAug 19, 2026
Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Eases Bond Investor Stress
Government bond yields fell and stocks rose on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors.

BBC Front PageAug 19, 2026
Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces
Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March

BBC Front PageAug 19, 2026
Robinson and Tongue guide England to strong start against Pakistan
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue both took five-wicket hauls to put England in early control of the opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley, as the home side closed on 112-2 at stumps on day one, just 59 runs behind the tourists' first-innings total of 171.

ABC NewsAug 19, 2026
5 Americans among 7 dead after helicopter crashes in Kenya
Five Americans died in a helicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, on Wednesday, a State Department spokesperson confirmed.

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Int'l Herald TribuneAug 19, 2026
How the U.S. Navy Is Helping Get Oil Through the Strait of Hormuz
With Iran making ship traffic perilous, a U.S. operation offers a way out for some energy exports, stealthily shepherding tankers on dangerous journeys.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 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.

NYTimes GlobalAug 19, 2026
What to Know About Iran's Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
The United Arab Emirates, Iran's most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.

CNBC World NewsAug 19, 2026
Marvell's stock pops 10% on AI chip deal that lets Google buy up to $12.2 billion in shares
Google and its competitors have been pursuing custom chips to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on Nvidia.

NPR Headline NewsAug 19, 2026
Alaska primary sets up big Senate race between Sullivan and Peltola
Primary elections in Alaska have set the stage for some big races in the fall: one that could be key in Democrats' effort to take control of the Senate in the midterms.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 19, 2026
Rashford thanks Carragher after Neville comment
Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.

NPR Headline NewsAug 19, 2026
Florida senate primary winner Angie Nixon relied on grassroots organizing
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Angie Nixon, a progressive democrat who won her U.S. Senate primary in Florida despite being massively outmatched in terms of spending.

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BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 19, 2026
How Root brought welcome calm on return as England captain
Joe Root took advice from Harry Brook and adopted a hands-off approach with his bowlers on his return as England Test skipper.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 19, 2026
Robinson & Tongue give ideal start to new Root era
Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue each take five wickets to give Joe Root the ideal start to his second spell as England captain as Pakistan are skittled for 171 on the opening day of the series at Headingley.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 19, 2026
Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim.

NYTimes GlobalAug 19, 2026
More Fed Officials Lost Patience About Elevated Inflation at Latest Meeting
Minutes from the Federal Reserve's July gathering showed broadening support for higher borrowing costs to stamp out lingering price pressures.

MSNBC Int'l NewsAug 19, 2026
Telemundo executive among those killed in Kenya helicopter crash
The U.S. State Department has confirmed that four Americans were among those killed in a tourist helicopter crash in a remote part of Kenya. Telemundo executive José Suárez was one of the people killed in the crash, which claimed the lives of seven people.

CBC Top StoriesAug 19, 2026
IN PHOTOS | Humanoid robots demonstrate their capabilities
The public got to see the latest machines from China's robot makers during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, featuring more than 2,000 exhibits and debuting over 150 products.



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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.

MSNBC Int'l NewsAug 18, 2026
U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are cut short after surprise Trump 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.

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.
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