Canada votes in pivotal election transformed by Trump
The US president came to dominate on the campaign trail, with the contest being viewed as a referendum on how Canada should engage with him. Read More
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N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war
It comes just days after Russia’s Valery Gerasimov praised the “heroism” of North Korean troops. Read More
Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £166 in July
The forecast fall in the cost of energy would reverse three consecutive increases in the price cap. Read More
Hairdresser fears she could lose home over tax hikes
The British Hair Consortium is calling on Rachel Reeves to cut VAT to 10% in June’s spending review. Read More
Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea
The Philippines, which disputes China’s claim to the sandbank, responds by releasing a photo of its own forces on another. Read More
‘Grandpa robbers’ held Kim Kardashian at gunpoint – but didn’t know who she was
Suspects who are accused of robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in October 2016 stand trial in Paris. Read More
Israel launches air strike on Beirut
Israel said it hit a Hezbollah missile store. The Lebanese presidency urged the US and France to press Israel to cease its attacks. Read More
South Africa will defend sovereignty, ANC chair says as tensions with US grow
The ANC chair’s comments come after months of US tension over race relations and land law. Read More
Qatar claims slight progress towards ceasefire in Gaza
But the Qatari PM says there was still no “answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war”. Read More
Could South America benefit from Trump’s trade tariffs?
Countries in the continent may see exports rise as both the US and China need new suppliers. Read More