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- Montreal-area family aims to inspire blood donations through daughter’s cancer journey
- Todd Blanche meets with Jeffrey Epstein accusers at request of Thom Tillis
- British schoolboy dies after drowning during snorkelling trip in Malawi
- Italian police raid luxury brands over alleged labour exploitation
- Arlington Bridge deconstruction begins, says Winnipeg mayor
- Iran targets US military bases in Gulf amid renewed tit-for-tat strikes
- Tillis will not support Blanche’s nomination without meeting Epstein survivors
- Seven drones reported over Gösgen nuclear power plant in Switzerland
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Montreal-area family aims to inspire blood donations through daughter’s cancer journey
July 17, 2026
3:00 am
A family from Pincourt is sharing their daughter’s battle with leukaemia to encourage blood donations. They aim to raise awareness about the critical need for blood supplies and the impact donations can have on the lives of patients undergoing treatment.
Todd Blanche meets with Jeffrey Epstein accusers at request of Thom Tillis
July 17, 2026
2:00 am
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein at the Justice Department, following a request from Senator Thom Tillis. Blanche encouraged victims to provide information to the FBI, but faced criticism for his approach. The meeting’s conditions were seen as insufficient by attendees.
British schoolboy dies after drowning during snorkelling trip in Malawi
July 17, 2026
1:00 am
A 17-year-old boy from Hampton, London, drowned while snorkelling in Lake Malawi during a school trip, with investigations ongoing, according to police.
Italian police raid luxury brands over alleged labour exploitation
July 17, 2026
12:00 am
Italian police have conducted raids at the offices of luxury brands, including Bulgari and Chanel, amid allegations of labour exploitation involving Chinese subcontractors. This investigation by Milan prosecutors targets multiple firms, including Prada and Givenchy, highlighting concerns over supply chain practices within the luxury sector.
Arlington Bridge deconstruction begins, says Winnipeg mayor
July 16, 2026
9:00 pm
The century-old bridge connecting north and south Winnipeg is being dismantled following its closure in late 2023. The City of Winnipeg began the deconstruction process on Thursday, removing the first segment of the structure.
Iran targets US military bases in Gulf amid renewed tit-for-tat strikes
July 16, 2026
7:33 pm
Tit-for-tat strikes have reignited as the US and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns in “As the war rekindles, what options are left to the US and Iran?”
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