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- Alexandre Boulerice resigns as MP to seek election candidacy in Quebec
- 24 states and D.C. file lawsuit to block new Postal Service mail voting rules
- Trish Clemit from Hebden Bridge wins 2026 Seagull Festival Championship
- Flash floods in Nepal leave at least 95 dead and hundreds missing
- Canada seeks stronger economic partnership with EU amid US trade tensions
- EU countries face nearly €41bn in extra fossil fuel costs
- Nepal struggles to cope with devastating flash floods; hundreds missing
- Ukrainian drone strikes kill three and destroy Wildberries warehouse in Tambov
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
Alexandre Boulerice resigns as MP to seek election candidacy in Quebec
August 26, 2026
7:00 pm
After 15 years representing the NDP in the House of Commons, Boulerice has transitioned to an independent role following his announcement to pursue a provincial run in Quebec. His departure from the caucus marks a significant shift in his political career.
24 states and D.C. file lawsuit to block new Postal Service mail voting rules
August 26, 2026
5:00 pm
A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit aiming to block a new U.S. Postal Service rule on mail voting, claiming it undermines their election authority and risks disenfranchising voters. The final rule, linked to President Trump’s executive order, imposes new envelope design requirements and mandates voter information submission.
Trish Clemit from Hebden Bridge wins 2026 Seagull Festival Championship
August 26, 2026
4:00 pm
Trish Clemit, 59, was named the overall winner of the 2026 Seagull Festival Championships in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, impressing judges with her seagull impersonation honed over 51 years. She expressed her affection for the birds, stating they are “much misunderstood” and describing them as “cheeky.”
Flash floods in Nepal leave at least 95 dead and hundreds missing
August 26, 2026
3:00 pm
Flash flooding in Nepal has left hundreds missing, including 12 British tourists, with at least 95 reported dead near the Bhote Koshi river.
Canada seeks stronger economic partnership with EU amid US trade tensions
August 26, 2026
1:00 pm
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to enhance economic and security ties with the European Union as trade talks with the US falter. With tariffs on American imports escalating, Carney’s discussions this autumn aim to solidify partnerships on raw materials, energy, and defence amid rising tensions.
EU countries face nearly €41bn in extra fossil fuel costs
August 26, 2026
12:01 pm
EU WIDE DEVELOPMENTS
This morning, Europe grapples with energy costs and ongoing sanctions, impacting trade dynamics and fiscal policies across the European Union.
Heightened tensions and regulatory changes dominate EU discussions.
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