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Jul 21, 2026 - World

US president claims ‘Canada has been very tough on us over the years’ as Mark Carney says he has agreed to ‘intensify negotiations’ with USSign up for US Breaking News emailUS gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed this month. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a gallon of fuel is now just over $4 – almost a dollar more than a year ago.It comes as Brent Crude, the international oil benchmark, is now up by almost 2% to $90.92 a barrel. Continue reading...

Jul 21, 2026 - World

Jazz saxophonist – who recorded with artists Frank Sinatra, BB King and more – died in Los Angeles, reports sayThe US jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, best known for his solo riff on the timeless classic The Pink Panther Theme, has died at the age of 94, according to reports.The native of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, died on 15 July, according to a report from the Los Angeles jazz radio station KKJZ. Continue reading...

Jul 21, 2026 - World

Kuwait's ministry of electricity confirmed fires at several facilities due to repeated attacks by Iran over four days.

Jul 21, 2026 - World

The Iran-based group said it plans to impose an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red SeaLebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington.The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel. The two sides announced a “framework agreement” on 26 June which stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon as well as the disarmament of Hezbollah. Continue reading...

Jul 21, 2026 - World

Diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding PM’s policy promisesUK politics live – latest updatesOn the frequent occasions that John Healey would travel abroad as defence secretary, he was so determined to keep working he would get the crew to tether a desk to the inside of his military aircraft so he could read his papers.His diligence is one reason why Andy Burnham, the new prime minister, made Healey his unexpected pick for chancellor on Monday. Allies say others include their shared commitment to re-industrialisation and devolution. Continue reading...