Year: 2026

Norway held a minute of silence during King Harald V’s funeral, attended by European royals and global leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Britain’s Prince William. This event concludes 13 days of national mourning for the 89-year-old monarch, who died on 28 August.

The Republican Party is hosting a midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on 9 and 10 September, aiming to mobilise voters ahead of the November elections. President Donald Trump is set to deliver key speeches, but low approval ratings and the absence of some Republican candidates raise questions about the event’s potential impact.

The city committee selected the only surface alignment option for the Green Line LRT through Calgary’s downtown core that aligns with the project’s budget constraints. This decision confirms the existing financial parameters influencing the transit development.

Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo secured victories in their respective primaries for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, aiming to succeed Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. Shaheen, daughter of retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen, overcame significant fundraising hurdles, while DiLorenzo received former President Trump’s endorsement.

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UK travellers face further disruptions as flight cancellations continue due to a technical glitch that affected National Air Traffic Services (Nats). Following the resolution of the issue, 177 flights were cancelled primarily at Heathrow, with ongoing delays reported at major airports as aircraft and crews remain improperly positioned.

A small plane carrying an American family, including two grandchildren, has disappeared over the Bahamas, prompting a search and rescue operation by authorities.

US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday after a series of missile attacks on American warships, according to US Central Command. In response, Iran launched missiles at US targets in Jordan, though Jordan reported no casualties from intercepted threats. The conflict escalates amid ongoing hostilities.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the maximum penalty for manslaughter is three years, while second-degree murder carries a maximum sentence of seven years. These legal distinctions highlight the different implications for juvenile offenders in serious criminal cases.

The Supreme Court has denied an appeal from Missouri officials seeking to implement new congressional districts ahead of the November elections. This decision upholds a ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court, which stated that the new map was invalidated by a citizen petition for a statewide vote.