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- Health Canada seizes unauthorized prescription drugs from Montreal store
- Former DOJ lawyer claims Trump administration misused investigations targeting Harvard, Brown and Columbia
- Disabled man removed from Virgin Australia flight over wheelchair aid dispute
- European Commission confirms that returns fall under EU law
- Alaska and Wyoming primaries to highlight key Senate races and party dynamics
- Climbers seek to deepen connection with British Columbia’s forests
- Florida holds primaries for governor and Senate alongside key races in Alaska and Wyoming
- Andrew declines King Charles’s Balmoral holiday invitation over concerns of being isolated
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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Health Canada seizes unauthorized prescription drugs from Montreal store
August 18, 2026
9:00 pm
Health Canada has seized eight different prescription drugs from a store in Montreal, citing their unauthorized status for sale or use in Canada. The action underscores ongoing efforts to regulate medication distribution in compliance with national health standards.
Former DOJ lawyer claims Trump administration misused investigations targeting Harvard, Brown and Columbia
August 18, 2026
7:00 pm
The Trump administration is accused of pressuring civil rights attorneys to investigate alleged antisemitism at Harvard, Columbia, and Brown, despite the absence of factual basis, according to former Justice Department lawyer Haley Van Erem’s whistleblower complaint. The Justice Department denied the claims, asserting Van Erem did not participate in those investigations.
Disabled man removed from Virgin Australia flight over wheelchair aid dispute
August 18, 2026
6:00 pm
A wheelchair user was removed from a Virgin Australia flight due to safety concerns over his mobility aid, causing an extended delay for other passengers.
European Commission confirms that returns fall under EU law
August 18, 2026
4:00 pm
The European Commission confirmed on Tuesday that returns are governed by EU law, clarifying the legal framework surrounding product returns within the union. This announcement aims to ensure compliance and standardise procedures across member states regarding consumer rights and returns.
Alaska and Wyoming primaries to highlight key Senate races and party dynamics
August 18, 2026
3:00 pm
Voters in Alaska and Wyoming participate in primary elections on Tuesday, with key races potentially impacting national dynamics. Alaska’s unique single nonpartisan primary features notable contests for the US Senate and governorship, while Wyoming’s Senate primary involves a significant reshuffle in Republican leadership amid a divided party.
Climbers seek to deepen connection with British Columbia’s forests
August 18, 2026
2:00 pm
Tom Zadorsky is leading an initiative to inspire climbers to reconnect with their sense of adventure, encouraging a fresh appreciation for the forests of British Columbia. This movement seeks to promote exploration and foster a deeper connection between climbers and nature.
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