Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Tech company submits to controversial Trump order to rename body of water amid US trade spat with CanadaApple has renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for US users of its Maps app, after an executiv
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02.09.2026
Israel ‘seeking Trump’s support for plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza’
Defence minister says he believes US backing could tip regional balance in favour of forced resettlementIsrael’s defence minister has said his country is seeking Donald Trump’s support to approve plan
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02.09.2026
Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull
The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
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02.09.2026
US postal whistleblower warns thousands of midterm ballots could be lost
A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that millions of Americans could be prevented from receiving mail ballots ahead of November's midterm elections because of a rushed, new system ordered by
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02.09.2026
In Daylight Raid Backed by Drones, Israel Seizes Senior Hamas Militant
The brazen operation comes despite U.S. pressure to slow attacks and let President Trump’s peace plan gain traction.
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02.09.2026
Federal judge tosses Trump lawsuit over young trans athletes in California school sports
In a major LGBTQ+ rights victory, the justice department cannot force the state to ban trans girls from women’s sportsA federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging Calif
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02.09.2026
Trump nominates loyalist Hung Cao to be permanent navy secretary
Acting secretary picked for top role as critics accuse president of overworking sailors during war with IranDonald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating acting navy secretary Hung Cao for the perma
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02.09.2026
9/1: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach unanimous decision on Day 4 of deliberations; Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after latest U.S. strike.
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01.09.2026
Canada’s Carney says US must ‘start being serious’ to resolve trade dispute
Carney and Trump continue to trade barbs amid ongoing threats against Canadian sovereignty and economic disputes.
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01.09.2026
U.S. strikes targets in Iran near Strait of Hormuz as Iran says it is retaliating
President Trump said that the U.S. launched “large and powerful” strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said that it had targeted “Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
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01.09.2026
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge
Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see
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01.09.2026
DHS head Markwayne Mullin claims it’s Democrats and ‘fear-mongering’ that makes ICE look bad
Trump official insists federal agents would only deploy to polling locations to address active threats or execute existing warrants
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01.09.2026
US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms
The White House on Monday said it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald Trump’s push to tap into Venezuela’s oil industry, setting up a deal that will give
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01.09.2026
House passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
Continuing resolution to approve government spending until 11 December passes 370-48 and will now go to Trump The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved legislation to prevent a government sh
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01.09.2026
MAGA lawmaker declares himself ‘backwards and poor’ as he bucks Trump’s push for more data centers
Republican lawmaker’s remarks come after president declared only those ‘backwards and poor’ would oppose data centers
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01.09.2026
Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally
El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and insults between the two.
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01.09.2026
Mark Carney rebukes Trump officials, urging US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war
Canadian PM is set to retaliate against tariffs levied by Donald Trump and criticized US officials over insultsUS politics live – latest updatesMark Carney has rebuked Donald Trump’s administration an
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01.09.2026
Canada’s Liberals sweep special elections as voters back Carney’s crusade against Trump
The most dramatic shift occurred in Quebec, where a Liberal candidate ousted a Conservative for the first time since 2018
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01.09.2026
Trump Defends Hosting Russia at G20 as Europeans Voice Disapproval
"One of the reasons that I’m so successful, I get along with everybody," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
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01.09.2026
What Trump's Most-Favored-Nation Deal Means for Drug Prices
A deal with pharmaceutical companies may not be as far-reaching as the administration says, according to experts.
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01.09.2026