White House ballroom will cost nearly $400m as Supreme Court allows work to continue
US President Donald Trump says the project is being funded by private donors and companies.
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euronews.com
22.08.2026
Middle East live: Iran allows several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Hormuz strait
Iran has allowed a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following repeated requests from Baghdad, Iran’s state news agency reported on Saturday. Meanwhile, the United S
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france24.com
22.08.2026
Iran says new US sanctions violate sovereignty of other states
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei slams Trump's latest threat as a return to 'full-scale classic colonialism'.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
TikTok settles children's privacy case with $400 million payment
Tiktok has reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice in its privacy case against the social media platform. The company had been accused of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protect
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france24.com
22.08.2026
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle US children's privacy lawsuit
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euronews.com
22.08.2026
How will Trump’s tariffs affect Canada’s economy?
US imposes 50% tariffs on key Canadian sectors after talks collapse, but unlikely to cripple Canada's economy.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda — including the war in Iran — appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Canada vows to match US tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’ as Trump’s 50% taxes come into force
Last-minute negotiations failed to halt the tariffs, which will hit $20 billion of Canadian products
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026
Canada to match Trump's tariffs 'dollar for dollar' after trade talks collapse
The US has imposed a 50% tariff on $20bn (£14.6bn) worth of goods from Canada, which has vowed to retaliate against its historic ally.
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news.sky.com
22.08.2026
Is this the end of Harry and Meghan’s American dream?
The Sussexes are returning to the UK with significantly reduced media deals in an industry where fame alone can no longer guarantee successHaving settled in California in the aftermath of their dramat
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theguardian.com
22.08.2026
U.S. and Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
As the war neared 6 months old, the two sides were not exchanging fire but also not pursuing peace talks.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down
New 50% levy on $20bn of Canadian imports comes into force after last minute breakdown in trade talks.
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bbc.co.uk
22.08.2026
Canada vows to match Trump’s 50% tariffs after trade deal talks fail
Mark Carney accuses Washington of ‘unfair’ last-minute changes to deal, as US and Canada fail to reach agreement after three-day extension of talksCanadian prime minister Mark Carney has promised to m
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theguardian.com
22.08.2026
US imposes 50% tariffs on $20bn worth of Canadian goods after talks fail
Canadian Prime Minister vows retaliatory tariffs "dollar for dollar" following failure to secure a US trade agreement.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
U.S.-sanctioned ICC head warns against ‘demise of international rule of law’
In her first public comments since the sanctions, International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said she was "not surprised" by the move.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion
A new wave of tariffs will hit Canada early Saturday morning, with steep 50% duties in effect at the stroke of midnight.
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nbcnews.com
22.08.2026
US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the State Department's suspension of immigrant visas.
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aljazeera.com
22.08.2026
In U.S., rare earths extracted from coal mine wastewater
A new pilot project achieves two purposes: environment cleanup and the recovery of the critical minerals as a valuable byproduct.
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japantimes.co.jp
22.08.2026
US Postal Service rule tightens mail-in voting despite federal court orders
Rule would require states to provide federal government with information on voters in return for delivering ballotsThe US Postal Service prepared to publish a final rule late on Friday to impose ne
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theguardian.com
22.08.2026
Trump interrupted by protester as he stumps for Darline Graham after debate gaffe
The crowd booed and chanted ‘USA’ at the protestor who wore a shirt that said ‘Kill Your Local Pedophile’
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independent.co.uk
22.08.2026