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US-Canada trade war deepens as Trump threatens additional tariffsEconomy

The US-Canada trade war shows no sign of easing. Canadian negotiators left talks in Washington after Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the Trump administration of making disproportionate last-minute demands. The US is now imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods, while Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US products are due to begin in early September, with potentially serious economic consequences for both countries.

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90,000 urged to evacuate as Nevada wildfire remains uncontainedWorld

Officials urged about 90,000 people to leave neighborhoods in and around Reno, Nevada, as the human-caused Hawk Fire remained uncontained. The blaze began Saturday and had burned roughly 15,000 acres northwest of Reno by Sunday. High winds have hindered firefighters and could worsen conditions this week, while most local schools were canceled Monday.

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Manhattan manhole mysterySociety

New video shows multiple people emerging from underground near Penn Station in Manhattan.

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'LECHEROUS OLD MEN': Sexual misconduct allegations rock CongressPolitics

Florida Rep. Kat Cammack joins 'Sunday Night in America' host Trey Gowdy to discuss harassment and assault allegations shaking Congress. Cammack outlines efforts to reform the Ethics Committee and strengthen prevention training.

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Trump adds Thomas Jefferson statue to transformed White House Rose GardenCulture

Donald Trump has added a bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson to the transformed White House Rose Garden. Much of the garden’s traditional lawn has been replaced with a white stone patio, alongside a growing collection of statues of America’s founding fathers.

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Will the US’s ‘toughest-ever’ sanctions on Iran have any impact?World

The United States is preparing what it calls the “toughest sanctions in history” to pressure Tehran into meeting its demands. Iran and Gulf political analyst Luciano Zaccara offers his assessment of whether the measures will work.

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Closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy trial expected this weekSociety

Columbia University psychiatry professor Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman explains the mental health conditions being introduced in the trial of a Massachusetts mother who admitted to killing her three children. Closing arguments are expected this week.

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In ‘rare’ Paris talks, France hopes to benefit from Saudi investment planPolitics

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Their agenda will cover several issues, above all the situation in the Middle East, while France also sees an opportunity to benefit from Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 investment programme.

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Closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy murder trial could beginSociety

Closing arguments in the trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children, could start as soon as Monday while prosecutors continue presenting rebuttal witnesses.

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Jury hears suspect describe Tupac Shakur shooting in past interviewsCulture

ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire examines the significance of an alleged confession from Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with murdering rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis described the shooting in past interviews heard by the jury.

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Which countries could be hit by Trump's Iran sanctions?World

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening unprecedented economic warfare and isolation against Iran in what he calls an “economic D-Day.” The report reviews Iran’s main trading partners and the countries that could be affected by the measures.

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What could new US sanctions on Iran entail?World

The United States says it is preparing new sanctions on Iran, described as an economic “D-day” that could intensify pressure on an economy already battered by earlier sanctions and a US naval blockade. The measures would continue Washington’s use of economic tools to put Tehran under pressure.

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France's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bidPolitics

Centre-left French politician Raphael Glucksmann has declared his candidacy for next year’s presidential election, adding to a crowded field of far-right, centrist and left-wing contenders. Hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon plans to run, while Green leader Marine Tondelier is campaigning during pregnancy; Socialist leader Olivier Faure and possibly former president Francois Hollande are also considering bids.

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Laptop catches fire on flight to DallasOther

A laptop caught fire Friday aboard an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas, heightening concerns about overheating lithium batteries.

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Space race: India’s private space sector grows after Skyroot launchScience

India’s space industry has reached a historic milestone, with Skyroot becoming the first private entity to successfully send a rocket into low-Earth orbit in July. The achievement reflects the country’s rapidly expanding space start-up ecosystem, though building a sustainable business remains challenging.

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