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- Danielle Smith urges Ottawa to restart talks with U.S. ahead of counter-tariffs
- Darline Graham and Ralph Norman compete to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate runoff
- Thousands participate in tug-of-war to move Hirosaki Castle for repairs
- Italian authorities detain French man over transport of military missiles
- Former Russian official warns of potential attacks on UK drone factories for Ukraine
- Two unvaccinated residents die from measles in Pennsylvania
- Saskatoon identifies new cases of Dutch elm disease and plans tree removal
- Abdul El-Sayed disassociates from Hasan Piker after controversial remarks on Israel
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.
Today's top stories
Danielle Smith urges Ottawa to restart talks with U.S. ahead of counter-tariffs
August 26, 2026
1:00 am
Alberta’s premier has yet to endorse Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposal for counter-tariffs, distinguishing him from other provincial and territorial leaders who have expressed their support. This ongoing hesitation highlights the differing approaches among Canada’s political leaders regarding trade measures.
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman compete to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate runoff
August 26, 2026
12:00 am
South Carolina Republicans are set to choose a candidate on Tuesday to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the upcoming midterm election. Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff, with President Trump supporting Darline Graham amid concerns over her foreign policy knowledge.
Thousands participate in tug-of-war to move Hirosaki Castle for repairs
August 25, 2026
11:00 pm
In a historic event, 1,800 volunteers move Hirosaki Castle in Japan using traditional hikiya techniques as part of an ongoing refurbishment after earthquake damage.
Italian authorities detain French man over transport of military missiles
August 25, 2026
10:00 pm
A routine check at Bari port led to the arrest of Régis Claude Albert Normand, a 46-year-old French citizen, after customs officials discovered five containers intended for anti-tank weapons, including three Akeron missiles. Normand claimed he was delivering the equipment for repairs, but documentation discrepancies have prompted further investigation.
Former Russian official warns of potential attacks on UK drone factories for Ukraine
August 25, 2026
9:02 pm
What’s going on?
A former senior Russian official has warned that “unknown sources” could target UK factories producing drones for Ukraine. The comments were made amid rising tensions over military support to Ukraine. This threat underscores the ongoing geopolitical volatility surrounding the conflict.
Headlines diverge on the framing of this warning. CBS News states, “Former senior Russian official warns ‘unknown sources’ could attack U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine,” which emphasises the warning itself. Conversely, Sky News highlights, “Ukraine war latest: Mystery of US military plane landing in Moscow solved as aircraft leaves Russia,” shifting focus to a separate but contextual narrative on air operations, underlining broader military manoeuvres.
Coverage analysed: CBS News | Sky News
Two unvaccinated residents die from measles in Pennsylvania
August 25, 2026
8:00 pm
Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, marking the first fatalities from the disease in the United States this year. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 393 confirmed cases of measles in the state amidst concerns over declining vaccination rates.
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