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Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20bn of US Imports

Canada has begun imposing retaliatory tariffs on almost $20 billion worth of goods imported from the United States, deepening a trade dispute between the two North American neighbours. The new measures, which range from 15 percent to 50 percent, target hundreds of American-made products.

Hichilema sworn in for second term amid Zambia election dispute

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term after winning an election contested by his main political rival and followed by a crackdown on opposition figures. Hichilema took the oath of office at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on Tuesday.

Bombardier pushes back against Trump threat to block US aircraft sales

Bombardier has rejected US President Donald Trump's threat to prevent the Canadian aircraft manufacturer from selling its planes in the United States unless it increases aircraft production on American soil. The Quebec-based company said it already has a substantial manufacturing, employment and supply-chain presence across the US.

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Bombardier pushes back against Trump threat to block US aircraft sales

Bombardier has rejected US President Donald Trump's threat to prevent the Canadian aircraft manufacturer from selling its planes in the United States unless it increases aircraft production on American soil. The Quebec-based company said it already has a substantial manufacturing, employment and supply-chain presence across the US.

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Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20bn of US Imports

Canada has begun imposing retaliatory tariffs on almost $20 billion worth of goods imported from the United States, deepening a trade dispute between the two North American neighbours. The new measures, which range from 15 percent to 50 percent, target hundreds of American-made products.

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US Rejects UK Move to Ban Trade With Israeli Settlements

The United States has rejected calls to follow Britain in imposing trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Washington will "obviously not" adopt the UK's approach.

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Russian Strikes Kill At Least Five In Kyiv After US Envoys Leave

Russia launched a major overnight assault on Kyiv, killing at least five people and injuring at least 16 others, just hours after senior US officials left the Ukrainian capital following talks aimed at reviving efforts to end the war. The September 8 attack involved more than 160 drones as well as dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, according to Ukraine’s military.

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Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20bn of US Imports

Canada has begun imposing retaliatory tariffs on almost $20 billion worth of goods imported from the United States, deepening a trade dispute between the two North American neighbours. The new measures, which range from 15 percent to 50 percent, target hundreds of American-made products.

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UK imposes sanctions on West Bank settlements as Israel retaliates

The United Kingdom has announced a new sanctions regime targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, prompting a furious response from Israel and raising tensions between the two countries. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the measures represented a significant change in the UK’s approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

US Republican Senator Thom Tillis has urged President Donald Trump to remove Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a "leadership void" across the US military as the war with Iran continues. Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, launched a sharp attack on Hegseth in a social media post on Wednesday.

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