Year: 2026

US-CANADA TARIFFS
Canada imposes counter-tariffs on US goods today, escalating trade tensions. Economic impacts expected as retaliatory measures begin to take shape.

The UK government will implement a trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, as Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband plans to unveil these measures in Parliament. This decision follows intensified settlement activity, which has raised concerns over Palestinian statehood.

Hundreds of goods will face counter-duties that match the value of Canadian products affected by tariffs imposed by Trump. This measure reflects ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the United States, affecting market dynamics on both sides.

The 9/11 terror attacks, planned from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan 25 years ago, highlight a significant shift as the country is again under Taliban rule, where fighters are now armed with American weapons and using American vehicles, according to CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab reporting from Kabul.

A man and woman were found dead with stab wounds in their Blackburn home on Hardman Street, leading to a murder investigation. A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder while police cordoned off the area and conducted inquiries. No wider threat to the community has been identified.

Bernie Ecclestone has been arrested in Portugal for allegedly carrying a shotgun when landing his private jet, with no charges filed as yet.

Russia resumed drone strikes on Kyiv following a three-day halt coinciding with US envoy visits. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported attacks in Boryspil and Fastiv districts, while air raid alerts prompted residents to seek shelter. Peace discussions between US envoys and both Russian and Ukrainian leaders continue.

Panama Canal authorities may further limit ship traffic as El Niño exacerbates drought conditions, forcing initial reductions from 36 to 34 ships per day, effective September 4, with a planned decrease to 32 on September 15. The administrator signalled that weather conditions will dictate future restrictions.

The September 11 attacks resulted in 2,996 fatalities across the World Trade Centre, Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, with thousands more sustaining injuries. The impact of the attacks continues to be felt significantly through ongoing health and security concerns.

Jared Kushner, President Trump’s special envoy, attributed stalled rehabilitation efforts in Gaza to Israel’s impending elections, which he described as causing irrationality. U.S. initiatives to disarm Hamas and support reconstruction are hampered by Israel’s lack of commitments for security measures and material access, according to a U.S. official.