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Environment
Wildfire Traps a Freight Train in Canada as Smoke Chokes Cities
A wildfire closed around a CN freight train near Armstrong, Ontario on the night of 13 July 2026, forcing the rapid evacuation of rail crew and town residents. CN suspended rail operations in the area immediately, cutting freight movement along one of the key corridors through northwestern Ontario.
World
Trump Threatened Nuclear Strikes on Iran, Then Offered a Two-Week Ceasefire
Trump said he had a plan to destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran. Twelve hours later, he announced a ceasefire. Analysts are asking whether the pattern has a name.
World
Iran Rejects Ceasefire as Trump's Hormuz Deadline Hits Tuesday
Iran has rejected a Pakistan-brokered 45-day ceasefire proposal and President Trump's Tuesday night deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting any agreement must be permanent.
Business
Abu Dhabi Aluminium Plant Faces Year-Long Recovery From Iran Attack
Emirates Global Aluminium said restoring full primary aluminum production at its Al Taweelah smelter will take up to 12 months. Iran hit the Middle East's biggest aluminum producer with missile and drone attacks a week ago. The facility went into emergency shutdown.
Politics
Trump Says US 'No Longer' Needs NATO Allies or Australia in Iran War
The US President's fiery Truth Social post dismisses allied support just days after calling for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Australian officials have responded with measured criticism.
Opinion
Iranian Missiles Can Now Reach London, Israel Warns. Britain Has No Defence.
The Diego Garcia strike revealed capabilities Tehran denied having. Defence experts say the UK would have to rely on American systems stationed in Eastern Europe to stop an incoming Iranian missile.
World
Robert Mueller, FBI Director Who Probed But Did Not Charge Trump, Dies at 81
The special counsel who documented Russian election interference but stopped short of indicting a sitting president. Trump celebrated his death on social media.
World
Iranian Missiles Strike Near Israel's Nuclear Research Centre, Dozens Injured
Israel's Iron Dome fails to intercept missiles targeting Dimona and Arad in what the IDF calls a 'new phase' of the conflict. Iran claims it targeted the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center in retaliation for strikes on Natanz.
Politics
Trump to Allies: We Don't Need You
The US President's fiery Truth Social post dismisses allied support just days after calling for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Australian officials have responded with measured criticism.