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“President Donald Trump is preparing to impose new tariffs “soon” on dozens of countries to replace the temporary global 10% tariff that expires Friday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Tuesday”
“At least 46 people are behind bars in Nicaragua for political reasons, according to the Mechanism for Recognition of Political Prisoners group, which tracks the cases. Nicaragua denies holding political prisoners.”
“The Prime Minister has got a big job ahead of him, but he will be able to do it and, of course, the USA will be there to help!”
“After the landmark went viral on a TikTok video with more than one million views, nearby residents claimed they had been 'suffering' because of the traffic and litter problems.”
“Six beluga whales have started their journey to the U.S., with Marineland beginning the relocation process.”
“J&K flood toll climbs to 28 as fresh deaths hit Poonch, Doda; ... Poonch accounted for 23 deaths over two days, including several children, while neighbouring Rajouri reported two fatalities.”
“The billionaire philanthropist died July 18 at age 90. As of March, his net worth was estimated at $2.4 billion.”
“Greer hinted that the new levies could be imposed on countries that have failed to prevent forced labor, a proposal initially announced in June that covers 60 countries and about “99% of our trade,” Greer said. The forced-labor tariffs wou…”
“British officials are currently considering when a first meeting would occur - possibly during the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in September, according to the New York Times.”
“Another 830 websites in Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil and the Dominican Republic were also taken down.”
“Marineland has been trying to ship its 30 beluga whales and four dolphins for several months, attempting to transport them to China last year before the federal fisheries minister blocked the move.”
“CM Omar Abdullah announced an ex gratia of Rs 6 lakh for the next of kin of each victim.”
“In 2007, Sanford handed $400 million to a small regional health provider—the largest gift to a health system in U.S. history at the time.”
“Greer also defended the 50% tariffs Trump ordered Monday on a range of Canadian goods... The new 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods are set to begin in 30 days.”
“President Donald Trump is set to hit imports from Canada with a 50 per cent tariff, which will apply to a variety of goods, in response to "unwelcome treatment" north of the border.”
“More than 900 wildfires are raging across Canada, forcing thousands of people to evacuate, destroying homes and burning some 28,000 sq km (11,000 sq m) of land.”
“The plan would see the remaining whales divided between four U.S. aquariums, including Shedd, SeaWorld in San Antonio and San Diego, and Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. Some whales would also be sent to the Oceanografic Valencia in Spain, Eur…”
“Surankote in Poonch bore the brunt with 15 deaths after walls of water and mud barrelled down mountain slopes Sunday. Four bodies were found Monday.”
“In 2025, he ranked No. 14 in the U.S., having donated $321 million.”
“Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused the U.S. of violating the North American trade pact with the 50% tariffs Trump announced Monday”
“Those that exceed the limit are charged a tariff upwards of 300 per cent.”
“In Ontario, some 1,800 people have been evacuated due to the wildfires, according to Ford.”
“A spokesperson for Thompson’s office told last month permits had been issued under the Convention on Internatoinal Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, otherwise known as CITES permits.”
“In Doda, falling boulders smashed into a bus on Jammu-Kishtwar national highway near Raggi Nallah around 9.30am during heavy rain. Seven injured passengers were taken to hospital, where Manish Kumar died, while rescuers later found the bod…”
“A 2024 study by FinancialPlanning ranks South Dakota as the ninth-most philanthropic state in the U.S., based on philanthropic giving, volunteering, and service rates.”
“9.5 million. That’s how many federal student loan borrowers, roughly 1 in 5, are in default, or over nine months behind on their payments, according to CBS News. That number jumped from 5.3 million after a pandemic-era payment pause fully …”
“The restrictions will be in force from 00:01 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. In Kent, hosepipe restrictions came into force from 00:01 on Friday, July 3, 2026.”
“In the western Canadian province of British Columbia, the entire city of Kimberley has been placed under an evacuation alert, affecting some 9,000 people.”
“Ford said the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) concluded moving the belugas to the five accredited aquariums is 'in the best interest of the animals’ wellbeing.'”
“Relentless rain also crippled transport. A stretch of Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 near Chenani in Udhampur caved in, damaging at least eight roadside shops.”
“Europe recorded 30,543 cargo crime incidents between 2024 and 2025, with documented losses reaching €860.5 million ($991.5 million), analysis from the Transported Asset Protection Association shows.”
“Musk has railed against 'The Odyssey' for months, making dozens of posts to his more than 240 million X followers. Musk has accused Nolan of losing his 'integrity' and of 'desecrating Homer,' and in May, he responded 'True' to a post that …”
“Central and south-east England have experienced more than 14 consecutive days without measurable rainfall between July 2-15, marking the longest dry spell in both regions since the 1990s.”
“Carney said in a statement on Sunday that he had mobilized more than 5,000 firefighters and nearly 300 waterbombers, helicopters, and evacuation aircraft "to contain, control, and mitigate the fires".”
“The U.S. said Monday it will be imposing an additional 50 per cent tariff on Canadian imports due to retaliatory and “discriminatory” measures Canada took in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.”
“I will give that money from the CM Relief Fund.”
“In his review, Shapiro praised 'The Odyssey' as creative, interesting and 'visually incredible,' calling Nolan the 'best director working today without a doubt.'”
“Whitewater Lake First Nation in Ontario, which consists largely of seasonal camps and has no full-time residents, was burned over the weekend. Infrastructure, community homes, and personal property were all destroyed, Chief Pauline Drake t…”
“Over the past year and a half, only two countries have chosen to retaliate against President Trump’s tariffs rather than negotiate a deal with the United States: the People’s Republic of China and Canada.”
“Since 2006, Buffett had donated more than $47 billion to the foundation established by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates.”
“The movie has a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes—the highest rated film of Nolan’s career. ... The movie has a near-perfect 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes less than a week after release.”
“Rodri became the first Spanish winner of the Golden Ball since the award was introduced in 1978”
“President Trump’s tariffs have resulted in 18 deals opening new markets for U.S. exports and bringing reciprocity back to America’s trade relations.”
“The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, named after his late wife, will receive 9 million Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares, while the Sherwood Foundation, Howard G. Buffett Foundation and the NoVo Foundation will each receive 1 million sha…”
“On Letterboxd, a social media platform for film fans, 'The Odyssey' became the fastest movie to be marked 'watched' by one million users, reaching the milestone six days after release. The movie has an average rating of 4.4 stars out of a …”
“"Rodri was absolutely outstanding," said Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague. "He is not only the guy who ran the longest in the whole tournament and average per game, the amount of passes he gives to beat defenders, he is at his s…”
“if the new U.S. tariff goes ahead, “Canada should respond tariff for tariff, dollar for dollar.””
“I have every hope that the three of them are able to carry out the disposal of my shares by December 31, 2034.”
“Lara Trump, daughter-in-law to President Donald Trump and a Fox News host, also praised the movie during a 'Fox & Friends' segment, saying, 'I love to see things on the big screen that make you want to go to the movie theater.' Her co-host…”
“Twenty-eight people died in Russian strikes on the region in July alone, governor Oleh Kiper told Ukrainian TV on Monday.”
“The first is a 10 per cent tariff against six trading partners — Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Indonesia, Mexico, and Pakistan. The U.S. has determined that these countries have prohibitions on the import of goods made with forced l…”
“Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported that the American strikes killed at least one person around Tabriz, a northwestern city about 520 kilometers (325 miles) from the capital, Tehran.”
“Benny Johnson, a conservative podcast host, said Nolan 'obviously hijacked this story to push Woke activism' and warned him to 'wait until the audience score hits'—though the movie has a near-perfect 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes l…”
“South East Water's ban now includes parts of Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire - an extra 1.5m customers. A ban in parts of Kent has been in force since 3 July.”
“Most countries facing trade restrictions under section 301 will be facing 12.5 per cent tariffs, since they have “failed to impose and effectively enforce a forced labour import prohibition.””
“Official figures that he presented show that Bilaspur reported 431 snakebite deaths over three years, drawing ₹17.24 crore in compensation.”
“It added that issues had arisen due to the region only receiving 55% of its average rainfall since March.”
“More than 98 per cent of all goods traded between Canada and the U.S. are CUSMA-compliant and exempt from Section 122 tariffs.”
“Under govt norms, the next of kin of a person who dies from snakebite is entitled to financial assistance of ₹4 lakh and this provision was systematically exploited by altering the cause of death and submitting fabricated claims.”
“The UK record for the hottest day in June was broken for a third day in a row last month, with temperatures reaching 37.3C, the Met Office said.”
“In February 2025, the U.S. imposed sanctions on nearly all of its trading partners under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).”
“Flowerhorn cichlids, an artificial hybrid species created by crossbreeding various cichlid varieties for the ornamental pet trade, are believed to have entered Lake Sampaloc after escaping from nearby breeding facilities during a typhoon. …”
“The Great Parterre measured 473ft (144m) by 227ft (69m), and followed the fashion at the time for formal gardens”
“Those tariffs can only be imposed for 150 days. With the 122 tariffs set to expire on Friday, Goldman says Canada should brace for new tariffs.”
“The native ayungin, or silver perch, which was once a common catch for local fishers and a staple of the regional diet, has become increasingly rare. The species is now classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation o…”
“This is not the first time the European-style formal garden has been exposed due to the hot and dry weather - it was also revealed during dry spells in 2022 and 2018.”
“Canada is “one of the best places in the world” for America to buy oil from, U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said on Monday just days before more U.S.-forced labour tariffs are set to hit Canada — on top of sectoral ones now in pla…”
“Human-degraded habitats are generally the most vulnerable to invasion, and they are typically invaded by generalist species, " said Collins.”
“The spokesperson added the intricate flower beds and pathways of the Great Parterre disappeared beneath a new landscape in the 1730s in changes introduced by William Cavendish, the third Duke of Devonshire.”
“‘Probably the region that can make the most compelling case for supplying more oil to the United States would be Saskatchewan and Alberta,’ Hoekstra added.”
“Climate change may alter where aquaculture takes place and what species people are able to raise,” Juvigny-Khenafou said. “That could mean production shifting between regions and more non-native species being introduced into new places.”
“Monday's turnout reflected how quickly the movement has grown since its first protest in June, when the movement was little more than a fledgling online campaign. Since then, it has spread to cities across India, drawing support from stude…”
“‘We don’t need their oil and gas. We have more than anybody,’ Trump said in January during the World Economic Forum in Davos.”
“At least four Indian nationals were killed and one was critically injured after the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo came under attack while departing Ukraine's port of Odesa on the evening of July 19, the ministry of external affairs said …”
“Shortly after, Nadda posted on X, urging protesters to end their demonstration and help restore "normalcy" in the capital.”
“On July 1, the U.S. trade representative said Washington would not renew the Canada-U.S. Mexico Free Trade Agreement (known as CUSMA in Canada and USMCA in the U.S.) in its current form.”
“the two sides had "maintained communication regarding the arrangements for the heads of state's interactions later this year"”
“Just hours before that, Beckham had become the first professional footballer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with actor Cruise once again by his side.”
“Boxer Hannah Rapp died on Saturday morning after being hit by a car while riding her bicycle, according to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office.”
“We anticipate that the trip is happening in September”
“Offering an update on the near-200 wildfires burning in the province and the 13 communities under evacuation orders, the premier said it was time to enhance trans-Canadian co-ordination for firefighting.”
“Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu is expected to visit Washington and Miami to help prepare for Xi's proposed trip”
“We need to support from the federal government — they have been very good, have given us 2-8 planes, spray the fire retardant down, but we need a large national fire strategy.”
“He confirmed that Wang would attend the ASEAN meeting on July 22 before travelling to Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation foreign ministers' meeting from July 23 to 25”
“If we can help them, we’ll help them. But maybe they should pay us some damages or something, or we should do some tariffs.”
“Nepal's Council of Ministers approved the Nepal Rastra Bank's proposal on Thursday to mint redesigned one-rupee and two-rupee coins, PTI reported.”
“Bank spokesperson Guru Prasad Paudel said the new one-rupee coin will weigh 3.2 grams instead of 4 grams, while the two-rupee coin will weigh 3.8 grams instead of 5 grams.”
“If the government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah has indeed decided to remove the map of Nepal, including Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani, from the one-rupee coin and replace it with the image of the Lo Ghyakar Monastery, it will con…”
“The controversy dates back to May 2020, when Nepal's then prime minister KP Sharma Oli unveiled a new official political map incorporating Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura as part of Nepal.”
“India is the second-loneliest country in the world, according to a study by JB.com.”
“In 2011, India had about 100 million people aged 60 and above.”
“Projections by the Technical Group on Population Projections, cited in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation’s report Elderly in India 2021, show that this figure will more than double to roughly 230 million by 2036, arou…”
“By 2050, UNFPA’s India Ageing Report 2023 estimates, nearly one in five Indians will be 60 or older.”
“Kerala's elderly share is projected to rise from about 13 per cent in 2011 to nearly 23 per cent by 2036, while Uttar Pradesh moves from roughly 7 per cent to 12 per cent.”
“"Seeing the brutality with which peacefully protesting Youth are being dealt with, I have decided to continue my fast until the youth leaders are allowed to meet the Parliamentarians at the Sansad Bhawan or I am allowed to meet them here a…”
“The demands include the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk, the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide.”
“shipments of these key industrial components to the US during the first six months of the year were roughly 20% lower than the average recorded between 2022 and 2024, prior to China's decision to tighten supplies in response to President D…”
“Average monthly shipments during the first half of the year stood at 479 tonnes, compared with an average of 586 tonnes a month between 2022 and 2024.”
“China's compliance on rare earths was "not perfect."”
“China accounts for more than 90% of global rare-earth magnet production”