Trade and Diplomacy
US-Canada trade war erupts over tariffs. Canada suspended trade negotiations, triggering President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Mark Carney said he would retaliate “dollar for dollar.” NYT
Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war. The president reacted publicly as negotiations broke down. Guardian
Russia withdraws ambassador to UK. The Kremlin ratcheted up pressure over British support for Ukraine by recalling Andrey Kelin. Guardian
Syria’s foreign minister says door open for diplomacy with Israel. Asaad al-Shaibani urged Israel to seize a “historic opportunity” for diplomacy. Al Jazeera
Ukraine
Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections. The Ukrainian president said wartime elections, as called for by the ex-defense minister, could “split Ukraine.” He added that Russia was planning to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops after September polls. DW · FT
Middle East
Gaza displaced rely on ‘Stone Age’ toilets. The displaced in Gaza are struggling to find safe, discreet and sanitary toilets amid a health crisis. Al Jazeera
Gaza children join mass swimming lesson to cope with trauma. Hundreds of children took part in the session. France 24
Burnham faces pressure over Gaza at Labour conference. Andy Burnham is being pressed to recognise Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide. Guardian
Asia-Pacific
Coordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand. No group claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said “aimed at creating unrest.” BBC
Explosion injures 13 in Taiwan. Al Jazeera
China shows off record-breaking robots at strategic games. France 24
US Politics
Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency. Reporting says the president is sowing election distrust. Guardian
Far-right provocateur Jake Lang arrested after Minneapolis riot. Lang was arrested after clashes erupted at his rally outside Minneapolis City Hall. Al Jazeera
Voters who left Democrats over Gaza return for progressive push. A report on shifting support around Abdul El-Sayed. Guardian
Americas
Brazil presidential campaign heats up. Lula and F. Bolsonaro held rival rallies. France 24
Venezuela quake recovery lags. Two months after the quake, 12,500 people still live in temporary camps. France 24
Africa
Stopping the deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. Priorities include reaching every affected area, protecting frontline workers, and turning commitments into action. Al Jazeera
South Africa’s former boxing champion Tete shot dead outside home. Al Jazeera
Science
Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal. The crew will be honoured for their historic lunar journey. Guardian
Markets and Finance
Small UK power plant shut down after Iran-linked cyberattack. The UK government said the incident did not pose a risk to the country’s energy system and briefed CEOs of companies in the sector with advice. CNBC
Saudi oil logistics roiled again by Houthi Red Sea threat. Saudi Arabia is again overhauling how its oil reaches customers as Yemen’s Houthis make it harder for Riyadh to use a backup route vital to the global economy since the Iran war started. Bloomberg
Nvidia stock may plunge after earnings even if it beats. Analysts flag downside risk heading into the report. Seeking Alpha
Government can bring robotics to life. Without policy, there are few incentives to automate business functions where labour costs are low. FT
African firms adopt Chinese AI as US-China rivalry intensifies. SCMP
The basis trade: is the bond market signal distorted? A markets analysis on bond-market signals. Seeking Alpha
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