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Can Trump's economic war against Iran do what airstrikes and negotiations couldn't?
What a new round of U.S. sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and years of economic pressure on the country.
Morning news brief
A look at the new round of U.S. economic sanctions on Iran, Iran vows to retaliate, SCOTUS hands President Trump a temporary win on his efforts to restrict voting by mail.
Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs
Two planned concerts are thrown into doubt, but Russian promoters insist they will go ahead.
Indonesians brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
Huge blazes in central and western regions of Indonesia have scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities.
The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information
Burnham, who was in Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day, said defense firm MBDA will release details on U.K.-made parts for the SCALP missile to Ukraine to help the country assemb…
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the Unite…
Six months on, U.S. Navy families who evacuated Bahrain remain in limbo
When the U.S.-Iran war began, more than 1,000 dependents of U.S. Navy personnel in Bahrain were ordered to evacuate. After six months in temporary conditions, they want to know wh…
Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.
Supreme Court pauses lower court ruling on Trump's mail voting order as hurdles loom
The Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling that blocked key parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail for the midterms. But U.S. Postal Service work on the order remains…
'Absolutely ridiculous': Canadians react to new tariff tensions with the US
Many voiced frustration at the escalating trade war, warning it risks damaging the deep economic and cultural ties between the two neighbours.
Watch: Doug Ford's blunt warning to Trump over Canada tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford lists the ways Canada could hurt the US economy - and uses blunt language to taunt the US president.
Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison
The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."
Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game over player row
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is ejected from the Women's NBA match between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever after becoming involved in a verbal altercation with Sky guar…
U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.
Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads
Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.
'Half my business will be gone' - Firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall
IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.
'It embarrasses me to be involved': Inside the National Guard D.C. deployment
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions w…
Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-…
Morning news brief
Treasury secretary to detail new round of economic pressure on Iran, Iran warns of 'seismic' retaliation if U.S. follow through with economic threat, Canada vows to impose retalia…
U.S. businesses are getting tariff refunds. Will customers get any money back?
Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.
Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
The fire has burned around 10,500 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say.