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What are the costs of Canada standing up to its biggest trading partner?Economy

Canada walked away from trade talks with the US just hours before Donald Trump’s deadline for imposing major tariffs on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged that the countries were now in a trade war and announced retaliatory tariffs on a “dollar for dollar” basis. His tough stance is popular at home, but could it come at a price?

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Second World Humanoid Robot Games held in BeijingTech

The second World Humanoid Robot Games took place in Beijing from Aug. 22 to 26, bringing together more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries and 666 teams across 51 events. Tiangong Ultra outpaced Bolt in a running event, while a striking moment unfolded in the combat competition.

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South African kingpin and the corruption commissionSociety

A three-day testimony by an alleged underworld kingpin in South Africa exposed deep links between alleged criminals and high-profile police officers. The programme also reports on Tunisian families burying youths killed when a boat sank in the Mediterranean, and follows a Kenyan designer pursuing a slower approach to fashion.

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Will Trump’s new tariffs on Canada face legal scrutiny?Politics

President Donald Trump’s new 50 per cent emergency tariffs on Canada have raised legal questions because no previous president has used them. The policy bypasses legislative constraints and the U.S. Court of International Trade, while potentially carrying consequences for Canada if it continues retaliating. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs on U.S. goods.

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US State Department Plans to Revoke 200,000 Visas and Suspend Global Immigrant Visa AppointmentsPolitics

The Trump administration is tightening immigration policy, with the State Department planning to revoke 200,000 visas and suspend immigrant visa appointments worldwide. The program also reports Trump’s claim that Iran’s supreme leader was seriously injured, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a CIA director’s Moscow visit and FBI seizures of Chinese hacking platforms QScan and QTRouter.

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Kornacki: Trump was ‘decisive’ in Darline Graham’s South Carolina victoryPolitics

NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki examines primary results in South Carolina, Oklahoma and Alaska, saying Donald Trump was “decisive” in Darline Graham’s South Carolina victory. The report also considers how Trump’s approval on key issues could shape the midterms.

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Key Takeaways From Nvidia’s ResultsEconomy

Nvidia’s sales forecast disappointed some investors, adding to concerns about the momentum behind AI spending. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Mandeep Singh discusses the main takeaways from the results.

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How Dolly Parton gave millions of children the gift of readingCulture

Country music icon Dolly Parton died Tuesday, prompting mourning among fans worldwide. Through her Imagination Library, she helped place books in the hands of more than 130 million children. The story reflects on her legacy and the enduring effect of her commitment to reading.

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Music fans around the world mourn country music queen Dolly PartonCulture0:49

Country music singer Dolly Parton died of cancer on August 25 at age 80. People in the United States and London honored her with lowered flags, moments of silence, tribute screenings and illuminated landmarks; Trump praised her and ordered flags lowered nationwide for a week. Parton wrote and recorded “I Will Always Love You” and won 11 Grammys.

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Why are Prince Harry and Meghan back in the UK? | BBC NewscastSociety

Prince Harry and Meghan have returned to the UK from California. The programme considers what life in the British countryside could look like for them, where privacy meets public attention, and who will fund their security. It also discusses CIA director John Ratcliffe’s unannounced visit to Moscow and whether Meghan might resume acting.

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Trump sends ‘REAL WARNING’ to Iran and OmanWorld

Retired U.S. Marine Col. Mike Jernigan discusses rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and President Donald Trump’s warnings to Iran and Oman on “America Reports.” He also examines how economic sanctions are affecting the Iranian regime.

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What could Meta’s California settlement mean for Canada?Tech

Meta agreed to a US$16.68-billion settlement over allegations that it designed platforms including Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children. The deal was reached Wednesday during a federal trial in California. Technology analyst and journalist Carmi Levy examines what it could mean for Canada.

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‘Heartbreaking’: Flash floods on Nepal-China border kill dozens, hundreds missingWorld

Deadly flash floods struck the Nepal-China border on Wednesday, killing at least 98 people and leaving hundreds missing. Nepal’s prime minister’s office reported 95 deaths, while China’s state broadcaster said a mudslide in Tibet’s Gyirong County killed at least three. A tourism board spokesperson said the missing included at least 133 people from India, 47 from the United States and 34 from Australia.

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LIVE: Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las VegasCulture

Duane Davis is on trial in Las Vegas on one count of murder with a deadly weapon. He is accused of leading a group of men in the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.

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