Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.

Plan to restrict serious offenders to certain areas to start in October
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Serious violent and sexual offenders may be confined to areas of just a few miles after leaving prison on probation.

Robots compete in boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.