Countries move to ban social media for children By AFP September 16, 2026 11:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola and European Comm …
… Later Tuesday, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian leader Mark Carney warned in another joint declaration that the settlements "pose a direct and urgent threat" to a two-state solution to the conflict. …
… Negotiations between both sides broke down August 21 after days of meetings in Washington, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney saying he decided to suspend the trade talks. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 — Canada has rejected US President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America”, with Prime Minister Mark Carney insisting the waterway’s more than 400-year-old name will remain “then, now and always.” Trump signed an executive order on Thu …
… Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted the name Lake Ontario can be traced back more than 400 years, adding in a social media post on Thursday that preceded the formation of the Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence. …
… But Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney swiftly rejected Trump's move, saying it would be called Lake Ontario "then, now and always."The volatile US leader's move comes after US-Canada trade talks collapsed at the last minute last week, prompting the two longtime allies to slap t …
… Trade talks collapsed at the eleventh hour on Friday, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney saying US negotiators sought restrictions on his country's trade pacts with other nations. …
… Ottawa's retaliation will take effect September 8, a timeframe earlier outlined by Prime Minister Mark Carney after US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties came into place Saturday. …
… ce on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of pictures created on August 24, 2026 shows US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 10, 2026 and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney …
Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs By AFP August 25, 2026 08:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about the trade dispute with the United States at t …
The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.
The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.
More than half a dozen Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, welcomed UK-led sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, urging other countries to take similar steps. This followed Britain, France and Canada joining nine other European countries in restricting trade with Israeli settlements.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs of 15 percent, 25 percent and 50 percent took effect Tuesday on $27.6 billion in US imports including steel, aluminum and dairy products, in response to US President Donald Trump's earlier 50-percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The escalation also includes Trump's threat to block Bombardier Aviation sales in the United States unless the Quebec-based plane maker moves manufacturing to the US.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America," but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the decision, insisting the waterway's more than 400-year-old name will remain unchanged. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Ottawa following trade talks collapse and new US tariffs on Canadian goods.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America amid collapsed trade talks with Canada and new 50% tariffs on C$28bn of Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the lake's name dates back more than 400 years and said it will remain Lake Ontario "today and forever."
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as tensions escalated in trade talks with Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the move, stating the lake would be called Lake Ontario "then, now and always."
Canada's trade minister welcomed the US withdrawal of positions on French language and Canadian culture in trade talks, as Ottawa announced retaliatory duties of 15–50 percent on US goods effective September 8, while exempting seafood products from those counter-tariffs.
Canada on Tuesday announced counter-tariffs on US goods ranging between 15 and 50 percent in response to US President Donald Trump's 50-percent duties, with the retaliation taking effect September 8. The Canadian government also announced a $5.4 billion aid package for impacted firms and workers.
The trade war between the United States and Canada has expanded beyond tariff demands to include cultural issues, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who cited threats to the French language and Quebec culture. Disputes over Canadian subsidies for Francophone culture, Francophone online media, and bilingual product labeling have become sticking points in negotiations.
Canada said it will announce Tuesday its response to President Donald Trump's new tariffs, as the neighbors spiral into a trade war. The duties took effect Saturday after Canada and the United States failed Friday to reach a deal to avert new 50-percent US tariffs on select Canadian goods, and Trump added Monday that he would double tariffs on Canadian autos starting next year to 50 percent.
US President Trump criticized Canada's retaliatory tariff announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney, which targets US steel and dairy industries effective September 8, following new 50-percent US tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods.
New 50% US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Saturday after Washington and Ottawa failed to finalize a trade pact. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would match US tariffs "dollar for dollar," citing last-minute unfair changes in US proposed terms.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the confidence of UEFA after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following global backlash. Despite support from US President Donald Trump and withdrawing the controversial proposal, Infantino's position remains precarious as three confederations have criticized his style of leadership.
A fast-moving wildfire in British Columbia forced the overnight evacuation of more than 20,000 people, with some airlifted to safety after winds fanned the Bald Range fire into the Summerland area. The fire covered an estimated 10,341 hectares and was declared out of control, with significant losses of homes and property reported.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned his controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup, described as a "humiliating climbdown." Though he received support from senior directors and a confederation this week, his position remains precarious ahead of his potential re-election for a fourth and final term next March.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received "full support" from senior directors following a crisis meeting in Morocco, though the organisation apologised for errors made in handling a now-shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, which had faced widespread criticism.
FIFA's leadership has given "full support" to president Gianni Infantino following his decision to shelve a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment, while acknowledging "errors" were made in how the proposal was handled after it was leaked to media.
Malawi, the lowest-ranked of 16 tournament qualifiers, advanced to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after losing 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, finishing first in Group C alongside Nigeria and Zambia on six points. Nigeria also qualified by defeating Egypt 6-2, and the two will face Ghana or Mali and Cameroon respectively in the quarter-finals.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is examining "all options" to respond if US President Donald Trump's planned 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods take effect in 30 days. Carney and Trump agreed to intensify discussions on a possible deal, with the tariffs potentially affecting products like wine, hockey sticks, and cement under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.
Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.
US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.
Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in a Group B World Cup match, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick and other goals from Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and an own goal securing the victory. The match was overshadowed by a serious injury to Canada's midfielder Ismael Kone in the 51st minute after a challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off following a VAR review.
G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil to end the war in Ukraine, with US President Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal." Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit at Evian-les-Bains, where he met with Trump and other G7 leaders.
G7 leaders at a three-day summit hailed newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The leaders agreed on a final statement involving key geopolitical issues and committed to increasing supplies of air defence equipment to Ukraine.
G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.
G7 leaders hailed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "historic opportunity" to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and addressed regional threats, while agreeing to increase air defence supplies to Ukraine and pressure Russia on peace negotiations.
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.
President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Leaders' Summit as an invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto is expected to advocate for reforms of the global financial system and stronger Africa-world partnerships on trade, infrastructure, and energy.