- US, Canada 'very close' to trade deal, Ottawa says, as details emerge
- US stocks fall as bond yields rebound despite Treasury moves, oil rises
Politics
US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offense Thursday after she told an FBI informant she "wanted to destroy" the New York State Capitol buildings, court filings showed.
August 20, 2026
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The global push for solar energy expansion could carry hidden biodiversity costs, according to a study across China published in the journal Science on Thursday.
August 20, 2026
US and Canadian negotiators resumed trade talks shortly after midday Thursday, as both countries push to finalize a deal to avert new tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump.
August 20, 2026
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle insists he doesn't care about the lack of respect for his team ahead of the new Premier League season.
August 20, 2026
Nature
Europe's deadly record-breaking summer heatwaves sent temperatures above 40C in areas inhabited by 80 million people from mid-June to mid-August, according to official data analysed by AFP, with many of those areas not used to such hot weather.
August 20, 2026
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Pakistan dismissed Jordan Cox and Joe Root to give themselves renewed hope in the first Test against England at Headingley on Thursday.
August 20, 2026
Economy
Walmart reported mixed results Thursday, topping analyst estimates but experiencing slower US sales growth as consumers contended with lofty gasoline prices due to the US-Iran war.
August 20, 2026
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August 20, 2026
- Kenya's Kipyegon ends season with hamstring injury
- Wang downs Sindhu to break Indian hearts at badminton worlds
- Nord Stream bomb suspect arrested while working on movie about attack: media
- German football fans plan widespread VAR protests
- Alonso won't confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea after Man City link
- Scorching summer triggers record rockfalls in Alps, scientist says
- Milky Way's fastest star discovered spinning around black hole
- Newly-crowned European champ Werro turns focus on 800m record