Drill, Burnham, drill? The oil basin that is a totem for Trump - and a headache for Britain’s new PM

North Sea oil, once the driving force of the UK economy, may be dwindling but it remains a symbol of prestige and a rich resource for political debate When oil was first discovered off the north-east coast of Scotland in September 1969, industry folklore has it that the duty superintendent on the rig carefully poured it into a pickle jar commandeered from the canteen and took it back to Amoco’s Great Yarmouth office in Norfolk. There, it was emptied into an ash tray, sniffed and then set alig...

By Matthew Taylor Environment correspondent

Fetterman aligns with Trump on AI push, warns China benefits from US 'overreaction'

Sen. John Fetterman rejected "AI doomsdaying" and echoed President Donald Trump's push for AI development, warning that U.S. overreaction could benefit China.

Trump could be named after an aircraft carrier, stripping the name of a pearl harbor hero - CNN

Trump could be named after an aircraft carrier, stripping the name of a pearl harbor hero  CNN

Irish Open 2026: ‘monstrous’ security operation for Trump’s visit - The Times

Irish Open 2026: ‘monstrous’ security operation for Trump’s visit  The Times

Trump hits out at Canada over retaliatory tariffs

Donald Trump has accused Canada of treating US farmers unfairly for years as a trade standoff between Ottawa and Washington escalates. Both sides are threatening new tariffs after the collapse of talks on Friday.

Why Trump’s economic pain could spark more Iranian attacks on Gulf nations

President Donald Trump is betting new sanctions, a naval blockade and ramped-up economic pressure against Iran’s trading partners can accomplish what thousands of bombs and missiles could not: force Tehran to accept a deal to end the war on US terms. But like other US efforts to force Iran into capitulation, there is one main problem: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has claimed control of the vital Strait of Hormuz and sent volleys of attack drones across the Gulf, may be...

By Bloomberg

Vancouver, Montreal soccer fans boo U.S. anthem after trade talks fail

The audible protests came hours after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks with the U.S.

Trump says Canada wants 'benefits of being a state' as trade war deepens

US President Donald Trump slammed Canada on Sunday, saying the country wanted "the benefits of being a State, without being one", in response to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing retaliatory tariffs following failed trade negotiations.

By FRANCE 24

Another Democratic rising star jibes at Trump over close aide Natalie Harp as her deleted Jan 6 posts revealed

Harp was thrust into the spotlight when Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia alluded to her relationship with the president during a campaign rally

By Bruce Golding

‘Canada wants benefits of being State’: Trump's 1st reaction after trade talks collapse

In a significant turn of events, Canada has halted trade discussions with the United States due to last-minute demands deemed unreasonable. In retaliation, President Donald Trump has reignited his '51st state' comments while imposing tariffs. The US negotiation team mentioned that Canada declined to accept a tariff reduction proposal on critical products.

By TRISHA MAHAJAN

Trump calls Hormuz ‘new US territory’, shares map as Iran talks remain stalled

In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump shared an image of a map in which the strategic chokepoint was marked as the "new US territory".

Republican lawmaker urges Trump to restore South Korea military drills - The Straits Times

Republican lawmaker urges Trump to restore South Korea military drills  The Straits Times

Canada to retaliate for US tariffs, worsening ties after talks fail

Canada will impose tariffs on some U.S. goods in retaliation for 50% levies ordered by President Donald Trump on Canadian products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday, after trade talks collapsed between the two neighbors. The “dollar for dollar” tariffs on imports of U.S. steel, electronics and other products, to take effect on September […]

Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement

US President Donald Trump hit back at Canada on Sunday after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States following a breakdown in trade negotiations. “Canada wants the benefits of being a state, without being one!!!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “They have also charged our great farmers, for many years, massive amounts of tariffs. No more!!!” he said. Carney said on Saturday that new Canadian tariffs would take effect on September 8, ...

By [email protected] (AFP)

Colum McCann: I can’t help feeling sorry for Donald Trump’s platinum ‘human printer’ Natalie Harp

By Colum McCann

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, US President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections. The ‌setbacks are striking for a president who returned to office last year promising to be a "peacemaker" and made resolving international conflicts a centerpiece of his second-term agenda. Trump has grown impatient with reporters' questions and even US allies.

By The Korea Herald

Karoline Leavitt Announces Post-White House Job

“Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party,” President Donald Trump said in a statement earlier this week announcing the departure of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Turns out, he was right. Leavitt told reporters on Friday that she is returning to work for […]

By Tomt

Meat sector unclear what Trump's tariff's mean for New Zealand

Kate Acland from Beef and Lamb said it's too soon to judge whether the announcement will lower beef prices.

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins - The Jakarta Post

Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins  The Jakarta Post

Trump disclosure shows more than 1,000 securities trades in June - report 

By Investing.com

Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement

Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announcement

Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates - International - World - Ahram Online

Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates - International - World  Ahram Online

I’ll be impeached if I lose the midterms- Trump - The Guardian Nigeria News

I’ll be impeached if I lose the midterms- Trump  The Guardian Nigeria News

Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on US goods as the trade war escalates, impacting industries from steel to dairy. Learn how this affects both nations. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-retaliates-as-trade-war-with-us-escalates/

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Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse - the-star.co.ke

Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse  the-star.co.ke