Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.

How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Posted on Saturday August 22, 2026

Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.

CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut
Posted on Sunday August 23, 2026

Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".