Carney, at a Cabinet Retreat, Considers Further Trade Strikes Against the U.S.
Canada’s retaliation this week against President Trump’s tariffs was met with more American tariffs and a closed U.S. border on some Canadian products.
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Kenneth Feinberg Recalls Running the 9/11 Compensation Fund
Kenneth Feinberg says the nearly three years he spent running the Sept. 11 compensation fund changed his life view forever.
25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan
The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.
Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says
An airspace closure delayed the Ukrainian leader’s trip between Moldova and Norway, officials said. They did not confirm a claim by Norway’s prime minister that a drone had “almost hit” the plane.
A Succession Battle Erupts Over a Late Ugandan Monarch
Family members and royal leaders are jockeying for control in the Tooro Kingdom after its former boy king died last month. Elders chose a TV journalist to succeed him, but the royal family has objected.
Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.
Bayeux Mania
Cutting-edge conservation techniques allowed the famous tapestry to travel to England from France. The exhibition in London is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
Hobbyist Archaeologist Uncovers Finland’s Largest Viking-Age Coin Hoard
Out searching with a metal detector in his hometown, Kalle Lappinen found a historical treasure buried in an unexpected location.
Trump Administration Says U.S. Will Work With Peru on Crime Crackdown
The Trump administration is taking an increasingly militarized approach to Latin America, and it has pushed governments across the region to work with U.S. forces.
Choking Global Trade
Low rainfall and shrinking rivers are causing shipping bottlenecks, and higher prices, around the world.
Cargo Ship Fire in Eastern China Kills 25
The ship was docked in the port city of Qingdao for repairs at the time of the blaze, whose cause remained unclear, according to state media.
Where to See the World’s Bayeux Tapestry Replicas
There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.
Fighting Wildfire Haze With an Airplane and Lots of Salt and Water
The authorities in Malaysian Borneo have been trying to seed clouds to counteract the effects of smoke wafting in from neighboring Indonesia.
August Ties for Hottest Month on Record
Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.
How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.
Back to School, Now With A.I.
This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?
U.S. Designates Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones Gang as Terrorist Group
The sanctions on Los Tiguerones imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio are an increasingly common U.S. tactic, though they will likely not hurt the gang’s finances.
Misery at Heathrow: ‘Never Seen Chaos Like That’
Over 2,000 flights have been disrupted in the past two days, as an air-traffic control problem has stymied British airports.