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Trump punishes Canada with 10pc tariff increase over TV ad stoush
US President Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10 per cent because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario. Source link
In some countries 'wealth flaunting' was aspirational. Now gen Z are calling it out
Gen Zs in several Asian countries launch an online war against political “nepo babies” who flaunt their wealth on social media. Source link
Hundreds of Australians are heading to Russia's doorstep to have babies
The international surrogacy market attracts hundreds of Australians each year, but one country in particular has become a top destination for people wishing to start their families. Source link
Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit dies aged 93
Sirikit, who succumbed to a blood infection, is remembered as a champion of the poor. Source link
NY attorney-general pleads not guilty, says Trump is seeking 'revenge'
Speaking to supporters outside the court following brief arraignment, Letitia James said the Trump administration is using the justice system as a “vehicle of retribution”. Source link
Russian envoy says Trump, Putin meeting will likely happen 'at a later date'
A top Moscow official says he believes the US, Ukraine and Russia are close to a “diplomatic solution” on the conflict. Source link
'Afterthoughts': Concerns aged care reforms do not tackle service gaps
A new Aged Care Act comes into effect in November, but some question if the act will meaningfully address service gaps for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Source link
Trump has overseen the two longest US government shutdowns in history
The government shutdown is continuing in the US and some of the worst effects are yet to be felt. Source link
Hamas will disarm — but only if there is a Palestinian state, spokesperson says
Hamas has quickly re-established de facto control of much of Gaza since the recent ceasefire. But a spokesperson says the militant group does not want to govern Gaza into the future. Source link
Rare dinosaur mummies show species had hooves
The duck-billed dinosaur was only a few years old when it died. Scientists now believe the species had hooves on its feet. Source link