Economy


2026-07-22 18:02:52.722064

Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Canada: What to Know, and What’s Next

The Trump administration on July 20 announced 50% tariffs on many Canadian imports. Those so-called sectoral tariffs are taking a bite out of those industries, and Canada is seeking some relief in ongoing talks with their US counterparts. Every tariff threat, every snarling tweet and every joke about annexing Canada raises a question that resonates far beyond North America.


2026-07-22 18:06:22.126400

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Prince Harry and Prince William have met for the first time since the royal baby was born. The pair discussed the future of the royal family and how they would like to work together in the future. Prince William and Prince Harry have a long history of working together. The royal couple have been together for more than 20 years.

Entertainment


2026-07-22 18:02:27.856714

Watch: Beluga whales travel by plane and lorry to US from closed Canadian marine park

Six of the belugas have begun their journey to their new home. "This moment marks a new beginning" for the whales, an official says. The beluga whales will be cared for by a team of veterinarians and caretakers, the official adds. The whales were taken from the now-shuttered Marineland Canada in 2011.

Health


2026-07-22 18:03:49.263129

Trump's generic drug tariffs: What they could mean for medicine prices, manufacturers and supply

The U.S. will impose a 100% import duty on generic drugs from August 2028. The levy will rise to 200% in the next year. The move could lead to shortages as countries seek to avoid the tariffs. It’s also unclear how forcing generics companies to make more medicines in the country fits with Trump's other goal of lowering drug prices.

Politics


2026-07-22 18:00:35.056420

Trump threatens to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for each strait of Hormuz attack – Middle East crisis live

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will soon strike the area near Pickaxe Mountain, an underground site near one of Iran’s main nuclear facilities. “From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE,” Trump wrote on social media.


2026-07-22 18:01:24.260141

From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown

The movement's rapid spread beyond student groups points to growing frustration among young Indians. The movement also has given India's opposition a potent platforms to broaden its appeal among young voters. The ruling government must face the unusual challenge of a decentralized movement of young people rather than established political organizations. The immediate trigger for the protests was public anger over alleged leak.


2026-07-22 18:02:05.369401

Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General

Drapatyi became commander of Ukraine’s Ground Forces in late November 2024 and assumed command of the Khortytsia Operational-Strategic Group of Forces in January 2025. "I will work responsibly, focused and with respect for the people who are defending our state today," he said.


2026-07-22 18:02:18.319780

Why Are Young People in India Protesting?

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was launched in May. The party was inspired by comments made by India's Chief Justice, Surya Kant. CJP supporters have been protesting against the government in the capital, New Delhi. The group is led by 30-year-old public relations graduate, Abhijeet Jain.


2026-07-22 18:02:39.731466

See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil Route

Saudi Arabia was exporting record volumes from its Red Sea terminals just before the Houthi threat emerged. Hormuz traffic hit near-zero while Houthis threatened Bab el-Mandeb, putting Saudi Arabia's 5.9 million barrel-per-day exports at simultaneous risk. Brent crude surged 25% this month to $95 as tankers reversed course, idled, or halted in the Red Sea.


2026-07-22 18:03:03.793505

Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit

Taiwan and trade issues with China were discussed, Rubio said, as well as the bilateral Board of Trade. Rubio said both sides had differences, but their job was to manage them and ensure they do not get out of control. He said regional U.S. allies faced "new and coercive threats" from Beijing.


2026-07-22 18:03:16.950332

Arizona Elections: 6 Takeaways From the Trump-Dominated Primaries

GOP Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert are vying for the Republican nomination against Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper. The 1st and 6th Districts are among the most conservative districts in the state. Arizona House District ResultsSkip to Democrats. Republican Arizona House district results.


2026-07-22 18:04:00.562324

Hamas Names Khalil al-Hayya as Its New Leader

The 65-year-old was born in the Gaza Strip but has spent most of the past several years in Qatar. Last year, the Israeli Air Force attempted to strike Hamas' leadership in the Qatari capital Doha. Four of al-Hayya's sons have been killed in Israeli attacks, including one in the strike.


2026-07-22 18:06:05.254938

Kalshi launches election hub for prediction markets ahead of midterms

Wisconsin's election commission warns voters that placing a wager on a race they participate in as a voter may be illegal. State law prohibits people from voting in an election in which they have “made or become interested, directly or indirectly, in any bet or wager depending upon the result of the election.”


2026-07-22 18:07:12.941278

Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War

The Houthis opened a new front against Saudi Arabia by declaring a naval blockade of the kingdom. The actions “threaten regional security, undermine freedom of navigation, challenge the rules-based maritime order and jeopardize uninterrupted flow of global commerce,” Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said.


2026-07-22 18:08:04.477028

Why Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War

DOJ reportedly probing Rep. Cory Mills' finances. Mills calls it a "witch hunt," but the reported focus of investigators could complicate his re-election bid. Mills is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations involving campaign finance violations, misuse of congressional resources and sexual misconduct.

Technology


2026-07-22 18:05:54.016510

Tesla set to report second-quarter results after the bell

Mag 7 stocks accounted for the vast majority of the S&P 500's rise in recent years. The group has lagged the broader market in 2026 amid uncertainty about the return on their huge AI investments. But the Mag 7's earnings growth may not be Wall Street's focus when they report in the coming weeks.

World


2026-07-22 18:00:21.772197

How the Trump Administration’s Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia May Work

Donald Trump agrees nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. Move seen as a warning to Israel, the only nation in the Middle East that is suspected to possess nuclear weapons. Deal further binds the US with the kingdom, and would establish the second Middle East country to openly enrich uranium after Iran. But Saudi leaders insisted this would not be possible without meaningful progress toward a Palestinian state.


2026-07-22 18:00:45.660503

British woman jailed in Hong Kong for blackmail after accusing banker of rape

Judge Adriana Tse sentenced Rose to five years in prison for blackmail and three years for perverting the course of justice. She relied in part on the messages exchanged after the encounter. In one message, Rose wrote: "Are you annoyed I didn't want to have sex?" The man replied: "What no of course not. Think carefully"


2026-07-22 18:00:58.280026

Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him

"I will not be welcoming Benjamin Netanyahu or any other war criminals when they come to this city," she said. On Oct. 7, 2023, Iran-backed Hamas launched a bloody surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people. The next day, Israel launched a war against Hamas in Gaza that has since killed more than 73,000 Palestinians.


2026-07-22 18:01:09.446454

Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris

An autopsy will be performed on the body to determine the cause of death. Siad came under scrutiny after his name appeared more than 2,000 times in Department of Justice (DOJ) documents related to Epstein. An investigation was launched this year in Paris that is reviewing information related to Siad.


2026-07-22 18:01:36.187130

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says. Pentagon previously told lawmakers the war had cost the US $11.3bn in the first week. White House asked Congress in April for $1.5tn for the Pentagon over the next fiscal year.


2026-07-22 18:01:50.942607

Zelensky Dismisses Ukraine’s Top General After Protests

Ukraine pushes on with its fight against Russia’s invasion under new military leadership. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bowed to public pressure and fired his commander-in-chief. They include withdrawing its forces from the four eastern regions that Russia has seized. Also renouncing any aspirations to NATO membership and sharply cutting the size of its army.


2026-07-22 18:03:36.388137

Louvre Gallery Reopens After Brazen Jewel Heist

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery with no jewels after $100-million heist. On Oct. 19, 2025, masked thieves used a basket lift and grinders to break into the second-floor gallery. Visitors are once again welcome to examine the Apollo Gallery's richly decorated 17th-century interior.


2026-07-22 18:05:42.209570

Flash Floods Kill at Least 23 in Afghanistan

Floods struck Nuristan province on Monday, collapsing an undetermined number of buildings and injuring 80 people. Decades of war, a collapsed economy, widespread deforestation, and the absence of flood defences have deepened the damage each time. At least 113 people were killed when Nuristan was hit by flooding in the summer of 2021.


2026-07-22 18:06:34.543004

With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate

'From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT,' Trump wrote on social media. Trump appeared to unveil a new US retaliation doctrine for the Strait.


2026-07-22 18:06:48.407578

Water Plants Under Fire in the Gulf Are Crucial to Civilians

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate on Tuesday to make a case for President Donald Trump’s $87.6 billion supplemental funding request. The general later said: “Iran will continue to be a challenge moving forward.” He is facing questions and protests at a Senate hearing ahead of a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund the military.


2026-07-22 18:07:02.701317

Iran’s top diplomat says ‘security gap’ may have led to strikes on supreme leader.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will soon strike the area near Pickaxe Mountain, an underground site near one of Iran’s main nuclear facilities. “From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE,” Trump wrote on social media.


2026-07-22 18:07:24.296122

Trump Says Netanyahu Will Not Be Arrested in the U.S.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on federal officials to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu after referring to the Israeli prime minister as a "war criminal" New York City would be unable to arrest Netanyahu after he directed city officials to look into legal pathways for his detainment if he visited.


2026-07-22 18:07:37.213883

Suspected Iranian strikes have targeted the U.S. military in at least 4 countries.

Trump warns US will strike Tehran infrastructure if Iran attacks ships in Hormuz. US President Donald Trump renewed his warning to Iran, saying the United States would bomb a bridge or power plant every time Tehran targets a ship in the Strait of Hormuez. The warning comes after US President Trump said the US would target Iranian bridges and power plants if the Revolutionary Guard attacks commercial shipping in the waterway.


2026-07-22 18:07:53.786421

Pentagon Identifies 2 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Jordan During Iran Strike

Gas prices first went over $4 a gallon on average at the end of March. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon. Oil prices have climbed again in recent days as the U.S. and Iran appear to be moving closer to resuming an all-out war.