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Int'l Herald TribuneAug 18, 2026
Tariffs on Hold as Trump Claims Deal With Canada Is Near
President Trump announced a three-day delay on imposing 50 percent tariffs in a social media post on Tuesday night, roughly 90 minutes before the 12:01 a.m. deadline.

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NYT Middle EastAug 18, 2026
Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Raises Doubts About Trump Peace Plan
A day after President Trump's envoy, Jared Kushner, visited Israel to advance a stalled plan for demilitarizing and rebuilding Gaza, the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders.

NPR Headline NewsAug 18, 2026
Iran war puts Oman and other Gulf allies in a difficult spot
The Iran war is putting Gulf countries in a bind. They want the U.S. as a security partner, but they also have to live with Iran as a neighbor.

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Trump says no talks scheduled with Iran as he teases action in Hormuz Strait (CNBC World News)
'No talks or conversations' with Iran, Trump says, as temporary ceasefire expires (CBC Top Stories)

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 18, 2026
Byron Donalds Wins Republican Nomination for Florida Governor
Mr. Donalds, a conservative congressman with the backing of President Trump, seeks to become the state's first Black governor.

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U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries (NPR Topics: News)

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 18, 2026
Cory Mills Loses Republican Primary Amid Assault Allegations and Ethics Investigation
Mr. Mills, who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee and has faced allegations of assault and threatening behavior toward women, lost to Ryan Elijah, a former TV news anchor.

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Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat (NPR Topics: News)

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 18, 2026
Two Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz Are Attacked as Oil Prices Rise
Maritime officials on Tuesday announced the recent attacks, which killed at least one sailor. Six months into the conflict, the vital waterway remains perilous.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 18, 2026
Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway before crash, says Ireland's police body
The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".

CNBC World NewsAug 18, 2026
Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim
Seoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim

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U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are cut short after surprise Trump order (MSNBC Int'l News)

CBC Top StoriesAug 18, 2026
Meta trial begins with states accusing social media giant of exploiting, intentionally addicting children
Meta Platforms rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit as a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet got underway Tuesday.



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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears (BBC Front Page)

ABC NewsAug 18, 2026
WATCH: Trump scales back US-South Korea drills
President Donald Trump cited a "very good relationship" with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.

BBC Front PageAug 18, 2026
US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase
Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

ABC NewsAug 18, 2026
Tuesday primaries: Embattled Rep. Cory Mills projected to lose reelection bid
Here is a look at primaries in Alaska, Florida and Wyoming on Tuesday.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 18, 2026
Camilla admits it was 'difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret
In a video to mark the 30th anniversary of Maggie's cancer charity, Queen Camilla speaks for the first time about her husband's own diagnosis.

NPR Headline NewsAug 18, 2026
Four states and Meta face off in court as a landmark child safety trial begins
Lawyers began opening arguments in the trial brought by four state attorneys general against social media giant Meta, arguing that it designed its platforms to hook kids.

CBC Top StoriesAug 18, 2026
ABC sues U.S. broadcast regulator over early licence reviews, calling it an 'existential threat'
Further escalating its battle with the Trump administration, ABC on Tuesday took the rare step of suing the Federal Communications Commission on First Amendment grounds, saying the agency's demand for early review of broadcast licences posed an "existential threat" to its operations.



NPR Topics: NewsAug 18, 2026
'Profits won.' The child safety trial against Meta kicks off in federal court
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 18, 2026
ABC Sues Trump Administration Over F.C.C. Threat to Its TV Licenses
The network asked a court to stop the agency from taking steps that could force ABC stations off the air and accused the F.C.C. of violating its First Amendment rights.

BBC Front PageAug 18, 2026
UK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning
Russia accuses the UK of escalating the Ukraine war by supplying British-made drones as the prime minister vows to support Kyiv in its "hour of need".

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BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 18, 2026
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 18, 2026
Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party
Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 18, 2026
Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts
Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 18, 2026
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 18, 2026
Carney and Trump Talk Again as Deadline Nears on New U.S. Tariffs
Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?

NYTimes GlobalAug 18, 2026
Voters Head to the Polls on Either End of the Country
Also, it's crunch time for U.S.-Canada trade. Here's the latest at the end of Tuesday.

CBC Top StoriesAug 18, 2026
Man convicted in woman's 2017 trailer hitch death in Thunder Bay, Ont., granted full parole
Brayden Bushby, who was convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ont., has been granted full parole with conditions. The decision was made by the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) on Thursday, according to documents provided to CBC News on Tuesday.



MSNBC Int'l NewsAug 18, 2026
Palestinian-American travels to his West Bank home amid Israeli settler siege
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi flew from his home in Ohio to the occupied West Bank after a siege by Israeli settlers on his family's village. Ridi told NBC News that he is demanding more protection from the U.S. government as he continues to worry about his and his family's safety.

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How Israel's Financial Chokehold Is Stifling the West Bank Economy (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 18, 2026
US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 18, 2026
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

NYTimes GlobalAug 18, 2026
Haitians in Springfield Hunker Down as ICE Begins Detentions
Federal agents have begun detaining Haitians in the Ohio city, signaling an increase in ICE activity that has panicked the community and kept many from leaving home.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 18, 2026
'Banned over a pair of £2 sandals': Why some sellers are complaining about Vinted
Several thousands of Vinted users say they have been wrongly suspended or permanently banned from the preloved app.

NPR Topics: NewsAug 18, 2026
Key results from Florida primaries, so far
Voters in Florida are picking their party's candidates for governor, Senate and a number of U.S. House seats after redistricting.

MSNBC Int'l NewsAug 17, 2026
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes with Strait of Hormuz deal
President Donald Trump threatened to strike Oman if it interferes in a potential deal over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also told the military to cut back joint exercises with South Korea after it stayed out of the Iran war. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports.
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