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Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities

Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

BBC World

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US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night

US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night

The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

BBC World

Analyst questions Trump’s renewed focus on US election integrity

Analyst questions Trump’s renewed focus on US election integrity

Eric Ham argues President Donald Trump’s renewed focus on election security is attempt to expand federal authority.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Landslide in southwest China kills eight and leaves 34 missing

Landslide in southwest China kills eight and leaves 34 missing

A landslide on the outskirts of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing has killed at least eight and left 34 missing

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts

Trump Media reportedly mulling fee for first access to social media posts

US president has frequently been accused of trading government influence for improper financial gain.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

UK by-election sees record 34 candidates as Farage seeks return

UK by-election sees record 34 candidates as Farage seeks return

The Reform UK leader seeks to regain his seat after resigning amid gifts controversy.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections

Homeland Security Secretary Mullin reiterates Trump threats about elections

Mullin pledged to make Trump's election security demands 'mandatory' and implement a 'maximum pressure' campaign.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Iran war live: US and Iran exchange deadly attacks for 7th night

Iran war live: US and Iran exchange deadly attacks for 7th night

Intense fighting between the two sides as US attacks shift further into Iran’s interior.

Jul 18, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths

Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.

Jul 17, 20261 min read

BBC World

What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact

What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact

Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.

Jul 17, 20261 min read

BBC World

How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer

How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer

Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.

Jul 17, 20261 min read

BBC World

World Cup 2026: Deschamps rejects request from France players to party before England clash

World Cup 2026: Deschamps rejects request from France players to party before England clash

France coach, Didier Deschamps, rejected a request from his players for a night out before their 2026

Jul 17, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

EU urges Israel to halt settlement expansion as settlers attack children

EU urges Israel to halt settlement expansion as settlers attack children

Pressure is growing within the EU to sanction Israel for its illegal settlements and violence against Palestinians.

Jul 17, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Trump threatens Canada with steeper tariff costs over wildfire smoke

Trump threatens Canada with steeper tariff costs over wildfire smoke

US president has frequently pushed false claims blaming the mismanagement of rival politicians for large wildfires.

Jul 17, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Mob k!lling: Four arrested as police exhume body of 21-year-old man lynched over alleged theft of chickens and eggs in Akwa Ibom

Mob k!lling: Four arrested as police exhume body of 21-year-old man lynched over alleged theft of chickens and eggs in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the brutal mob k!lling of a 21-year-old m

Jul 17, 20264 min read

Linda Ikeji

Iraq signs deals with Western oil firms, including to revive Syria pipeline

Iraq signs deals with Western oil firms, including to revive Syria pipeline

Deal with Chevron aims to rebuild a crude oil pipeline that runs from Iraq's oil-rich Kirkuk to Syria's Baniyas.

Jul 17, 20261 min read

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop

Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop

Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship.

Jul 17, 20261 min read

BBC World

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner

The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.

Jul 17, 20261 min read

BBC World