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- Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes eastern Turkey with no reported damage
- EU proposes gradual delay in carbon emissions cuts for businesses.
- US inflation rate holds steady at 3 percent as economic outlook improves
- Israel’s military barrier in the West Bank limits access for Palestinian communities
- Osoyoos Band in negotiations with B.C. government over sacred sites
- Trump administration claims 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote in four states
- Seven Greek islands declare drought emergencies this summer
- Protesters clash with police as American ambassador visits Venice
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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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes eastern Turkey with no reported damage
July 18, 2026
9:00 am
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey’s Malatya province on Saturday morning, reported the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority. The quake was felt in several nearby provinces, but no adverse effects have been reported. An on-site assessment is currently under way.
EU proposes gradual delay in carbon emissions cuts for businesses.
July 18, 2026
8:01 am
EU UPDATE
This morning, Europe prepares for key discussions on migration policies and environmental regulations.
US inflation rate holds steady at 3 percent as economic outlook improves
July 18, 2026
7:00 am
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe discusses economic stability and energy security amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Collaboration remains a key focus for member states.
Israel’s military barrier in the West Bank limits access for Palestinian communities
July 18, 2026
6:00 am
Israeli forces have intensified operations in the Jordan Valley, damaging Palestinian farms and isolating communities with the construction of the ‘Crimson Thread’ military barrier. Land seizures have escalated, disrupting access to water and resources, significantly impacting local agricultural production and livelihoods.
Osoyoos Band in negotiations with B.C. government over sacred sites
July 18, 2026
4:00 am
The Osoyoos Band is collaborating with the province of British Columbia on a land claim swap, following years of negotiations. This arrangement may alter the boundaries of the reserve, impacting its jurisdiction and land use.
Trump administration claims 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote in four states
July 18, 2026
2:00 am
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated claims from President Trump about over 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Nevada, despite a lack of detailed methodology. Four states have not complied with federal data requests, emphasizing the ongoing debate over voter registration accuracy.
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