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Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction

BBC·●●●●●●7 sources·🇬🇧 🇭🇰 🇺🇸·21 Aug
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Supreme Court temporarily allowed White House ballroom construction to continue while litigation proceeds, reversing an appeals court halt. The National Trust alleges irreversible historic damage, while the appeals court said congressional approval was required.

Tesla recalls nearly 3m vehicles in China over door handle safety risks

The Guardian·●●●●4 sources·🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇭🇰·21 Aug
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China recalled about 2.98 million Tesla Model 3, Y, X and S vehicles over door-handle safety risks. The action follows plans to ban hidden door handles next year, while other automakers face similar recalls.

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 2 people a day after shopping mall drone strike - AP News

AP News·●●●3 sources·🇺🇸 🇶🇦 🇬🇧·22 Aug
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Overnight Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine, after 16 died in Kryvyi Rih. The strikes hit railway infrastructure and followed a shopping center attack that wounded 130 people and caused a major fire.

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Pakistan’s PTI seeks contempt action over jailed Imran Khan’s move to hospital

Al Jazeera·●●2 sources·🇶🇦 🇺🇸·22 Aug
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PTI filed a contempt petition after authorities transferred jailed Imran Khan to state-run PIMS instead of court-ordered Shifa International Hospital. PTI says the government violated an order requiring Khan's two-day transfer to Shifa for medical examination.

US imposes 50% tariffs on US$20 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks fail

South China Morning Post·●●2 sources·🇭🇰 🇺🇸·22 Aug
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The US imposed 50 percent tariffs on US$20 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks failed. Canada vowed retaliation as the tariffs affect about 5 percent of annual Canada-US shipments.

Deadline approaches for new Canada tariffs.

Bloomberg·●●2 sources·🇺🇸·21 Aug
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A deadline for possible Canada tariff relief is approaching as US-Canada negotiations continue. Evercore ISI’s Sarah Bianchi said a US-Canada deal could lead Mexico to seek similar relief.

MAHA advises Trump against coal-powered AI data centers.

Axios·●●2 sources·🇺🇸·21 Aug
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MAHA members urged Trump in a joint letter to avoid powering AI data centers with coal. The letter cites health and environmental harms from soot, mercury, and coal ash.

Harry and Meghan’s Return to England and What It Means for Their Children

The New York Times·1 source·🇺🇸·22 Aug
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Harry and Meghan's return to England could allow Archie and Lilibet to attend school in Britain. The move may bring cultural and logistical changes to the children's education and upbringing.

Iran’s Top Politicians Urge an End to the War

The Wall Street Journal·1 source·🇺🇸·22 Aug
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Iran’s president and parliamentary speaker advocate ending the war through negotiations while Tehran retains leverage. Officials see a settlement as important for protecting Iran’s economy and avoiding prolonged conflict.

Ukrainian drones hit warehouse of Russian online retailer Ozon in overnight strikes - Reuters

Reuters·1 source·🇬🇧·22 Aug
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Ukrainian drones hit a warehouse belonging to Russian online retailer Ozon overnight, Reuters reported. Ozon is a major Russian e-commerce platform targeted amid regional tensions.

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