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Mysterious ‘island’ appears and disappears in Canada’s Williston LakeScience

A floating island covered with trees has repeatedly appeared and vanished in Canada’s Williston Lake over two months. Satellite imagery confirmed its disappearance, while experts said rising water released trees growing on woody debris along the shore.

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This Week in Washington: Trump administration disputes Canada’s account of collapsed trade talksEconomy

The Canada-U.S. trade war is intensifying as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s previously announced counter-tariffs are due to take effect next week. Washington continues to reject Canada’s account, accusing Carney’s government of abandoning the deal for political gain. Trump also warned that Carney was making him “the enemy,” with devastating consequences.

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Anthropologist Fact-Checks Stone Age SlopScience

AI-generated slop is flooding social feeds and spreading misinformation. WIRED brings in anthropologist Agustín Fuentes to fact-check internet claims about anthropology, including Stone Age content.

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US military releases video of drug-smuggling vessel interceptionWorld

The U.S. Southern Command released video showing American forces intercepting and boarding a vessel in the eastern Pacific this week. The command said the ship served as a floating offshore fuel station supporting illicit maritime drug trafficking and was linked to Los Choneros. The operation was coordinated with Ecuador, and the vessel was searched and cleared before being sunk.

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Will the US-Canada Trade War Weaken the Loonie?Economy1:40

New 50% US tariffs and Canada’s reciprocal measures have erased part of the Canadian dollar’s summer rally, although the currency remains within its long-running range. If harm to Canadian exporters gives the Bank of Canada more room to cut rates than the Fed, a widening rate gap could put further pressure on the loonie.

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SMU survey finds public cleanliness satisfaction falls to 91%Society

A Singapore Management University survey of more than 2,000 residents found satisfaction with public cleanliness fell from 94% in 2023 to 91% in 2025, its lowest level since 2018. Neighbourhood spaces saw the sharpest decline, while food outlets remained the lowest-rated category at 82.4%. About 5,300 littering fines were issued in the first half of 2026.

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Italian opposition fragmented: No alternative leader to Giorgia MeloniPolitics

Political analyst Lorenzo Pregliasco says Giorgia Meloni’s unusual longevity in office reflects not only political strength but also a carefully calibrated governing strategy. He argues that she has preserved stability in part by avoiding structural reforms disruptive enough to unite several constituencies against her at once.

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Two survivors rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel after a weekWorld

Two people have been found alive and rescued from a tunnel at Nepal’s Trishuli Three A hydroelectric dam after more than a week. Engineers are continuing the operation; crews had believed up to 30 people might be in the chamber, but only two have been located so far.

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Expiring emergency migration laws could unlock Hungary’s EU finesPolitics

Brussels and Budapest are examining whether allowing two temporary Hungarian migration laws to expire, without easing border controls, could help end the EU’s €1 million-a-day fine against Hungary. Experts remain doubtful that this would satisfy the European Court of Justice.

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CLARITY Stalls, Kalshi Heads Toward SCOTUS and Wall Street Goes OnchainEconomy

CoinDesk’s Policy Protocol examines the Ninth Circuit’s ruling against prediction markets such as Kalshi, New Jersey’s effort to take the dispute to the Supreme Court, and the SEC’s latest roundtable on 24/7 trading. The program also considers a planned joint stablecoin by global banks and potential implications for Circle and Tether.

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Only one person charged after RCMP dismantles Canada’s largest super lab in B.C.Society

A massive drug seizure at a rural property near Falkland in 2024 has drawn renewed attention after Gaganpreet Singh Randhawa pleaded guilty Wednesday in B.C. Supreme Court to several drug-trafficking and firearms-related charges. He is so far the only person charged in connection with the operation.

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Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner to visit Russia and Ukraine in coming daysWorld

US President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to reach Kyiv on Sunday for their first visit, according to several sources. The two have taken part in shuttle diplomacy between Russia and Ukraine and have travelled to Moscow several times.

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Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury says it cannot reach verdictSociety

After nearly 40 hours of deliberations over seven days, the jury said in a Friday note that it could not reach a unanimous decision, writing that the conclusion came with a heavy heart.

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Caregiver support eligibility expanded for people with autism and intellectual disabilitiesSociety

From next year, people with intellectual disabilities or autism will be eligible for more financial support. Criteria for four schemes will be widened to better reflect care needs that current assessments may miss. The measures also include eight Caregiver Support Touchpoints and CarersHub, an online platform for peer support and caregiving equipment.

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On the ground: Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service headquarters in KyivWorld

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the SBU security service headquarters in Kyiv on Friday, accusing Moscow of targeting the SBU chief’s personal office. Zelensky ordered an “appropriate, tangible response,” while Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the strike a “major escalation.”

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Ethan Hawke appears at Deauville Film FestivalCulture

The Normandy coast has once again turned into “Hollywood-sur-mer” as the annual Deauville Film Festival welcomes US film talent. FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula, who hosted the opening ceremony, surveys the features screening at the festival.

FFrance 24 English
Mail-in ballot fight heads to Supreme CourtPolitics

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to approve a new Postal Service rule that would exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections. NBC News examines the request and what is at stake.

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France announces €1 billion aid for farmers after climate-hit summerSociety

France has endured its hottest summer on record, with heatwaves, drought and massive wildfires, while extreme conditions have continued into September. The national weather service has kept five departments on orange alert for several days, with some areas expected to reach 40°C. The agriculture minister announced more than €1 billion in aid for the badly affected farming sector.

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