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- George Clooney criticises Pete Hegseth for remarks on Canadian cadets
- Alaska’s November ballot features a felon and candidates with the same name
- Iran accuses US forces of bombing wedding, resulting in over 68 injuries
- Ukraine notifies ICAO of unsafe Russian airspace for civilian flights
- Ontario considers cutting off critical minerals supply to the US, Sudbury remains calm
- Leaders removed from military and civilian roles since Hegseth became defence secretary
- Man, 32, dies after assault at Liverpool Street Underground station
- British woman stabbed to death in Germany identified as Rebecca Bullock
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
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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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George Clooney criticises Pete Hegseth for remarks on Canadian cadets
September 2, 2026
7:00 pm
George Clooney commented on a tweet from the Canadian Secretary of Defence regarding women in the military, expressing disbelief over its content. Clooney’s remarks highlight concerns about the messaging surrounding gender issues within military contexts.
Alaska’s November ballot features a felon and candidates with the same name
September 2, 2026
5:00 pm
Alaska’s upcoming general election will feature notable candidates following the state’s top-four primary. GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan faces challenger Daniel J. Sullivan, sharing his name, and felon Eric Hafner is on the ballot for the House race. Election changes in 2020 have altered the state’s political landscape.
Iran accuses US forces of bombing wedding, resulting in over 68 injuries
September 2, 2026
4:00 pm
Iran has accused US forces of bombing a wedding party in Kuhestak, resulting in injuries and fatalities, amid escalating conflict in the region.
Ukraine notifies ICAO of unsafe Russian airspace for civilian flights
September 2, 2026
2:00 pm
Ukraine has notified the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) that Russian airspace is unsafe for civilian flights due to increased military activity. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged caution, highlighting several past aviation incidents linked to Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.
Ontario considers cutting off critical minerals supply to the US, Sudbury remains calm
September 2, 2026
12:00 pm
Donald Trump’s trade war has led to the imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods, causing significant concern among cities in Ontario. Local industries are grappling with the implications, prompting responses from city officials to mitigate adverse effects on their economies.
Leaders removed from military and civilian roles since Hegseth became defence secretary
September 2, 2026
10:00 am
Since Pete Hegseth took office as defence secretary at the start of the second Trump administration, at least 20 military and civilian leaders have been removed. This includes high-ranking officers across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as prominent civilian officials, citing a shift in leadership focus.
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