US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada, in retaliation for what he called “unequal treatment” of US cars, dairy and alcohol. Everyday consumer items like wine and hockey sticks and industrial goods such as cement are among the goods targeted. However, several key exports…
Trump’s remarks to Carney when they attended the game on Sunday came after he threatened last week to impose new tariffs on Canada to pay for what Trump described as the “incalculable” cost of the smoke’s impact on the US. The US president posted the threat on social media on Friday as thick smoke shrouded…
Published on 20/07/2026 – 8:35 GMT+2 Spain have triumphed at the World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final to win their second gold star, following their win in 2010. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Their victory has also fuelled the Trump Curse theory, as he revealed he was backing Argentina to win, saying: “It’s hard to bet…
Key events Trump and Infantino booed as they enter field Just to clarify that all three leaders of the host countries – Claudia Sheinbaum, Mark Carney and Donald Trump will present the trophy. Trump and Infantino are roundly booed as they enter the field. Share Updated at 00.28 CEST The stage is now being set up…
By Maya Gebeily and Tom Perry BEIRUT, July 19 (Reuters) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make his first trip to the White House this week to present a plan to U.S. President Donald Trump on how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and secure Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon. Aoun, who served as the commander…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The Trump administration is preparing to roll out a spate of grants in Europe and beyond to support Maga-aligned initiatives as it pursues a dramatic overhaul of US foreign aid priorities. One of…
Feckless and clueless, Donald Trump is lost in Iran, unable to find a way out of the disastrous war he started. Once again, the US military is pummelling the country and, increasingly, its civilian infrastructure. As before, this unlawful bludgeoning strengthens the resistance of a hardline regime that cares little for its people’s suffering. How…
Some residents in northern Ontario were forced to evacuate due to the ongoing fires. One First Nations chief reported her community was “burnt to ashes”. Fires are also burning on the country’s west coast, where more than 59 active fires in British Columbia were reported on Friday. The British Columbia Wildfire Service said that 39…
To the long list of critics of England’s tactics in the World Cup semi-final they lost to Argentina can now be added Donald Trump. The US president on Friday took a gentle swipe at coach Thomas Tuchel’s decision to adopt defensive tactics after England took the lead against Argentina on Wednesday. Advertisement Speaking at a…
For decades, the U.S. Department of State gave money to groups protecting free speech, human rights and persecuted minorities in poor and authoritarian countries. To decide what to fund, staffers with deep expertise typically pored over reams of information on abuses under the most repressive regimes and held an open competition to fund groups to…
