Politics

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'

CBC

Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing interior secretary to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as Canada trade war persists.

CBC

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the US

Sky News

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the US

Donald Trump has said he will rename Lake Ontario as ⁠Lake America in the US following the escalating trade war with Canada.

Sky News

Watch live: Trump gives remarks amid tariff battles, participates in signing time

Watch live: Trump gives remarks amid tariff battles, participates in signing time

President Trump will give remarks during scheduled signing time on Thursday. It comes as the administration faces scrutiny over the president’s trade war with Canada, looming sanctions on Iran amid the nearly six-month conflict and after…

Netanyahu, Katz deny reported Israeli plan to reopen Gaza’s Erez Crossing next week

Times of Israel

Netanyahu, Katz deny reported Israeli plan to reopen Gaza’s Erez Crossing next week

North Gaza crossing to reopen only when Hamas is disarmed, PM and defense minister say, as preparations underway for imminent reopening amid US pressure for progress on Gaza peace The post Netanyahu, Katz deny reported Israeli plan to…

Times of Israel

Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods

The New York Times

Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods

Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.

The New York Times

Maine Democrat backs Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘It won’t go well for them’

Maine Democrat backs Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘It won’t go well for them’

Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) doubled down on his support for President Trump’s tariff war with Canada, saying any retaliation stemming from the tariffs “won’t go well” for the neighboring country. “If Canada thinks they’re better off…

How California is preparing to fight Trump’s criticisms of the midterm vote

Al Jazeera

How California is preparing to fight Trump’s criticisms of the midterm vote

Trump has accused the state of 'cheating'. But election officials say they are using outreach to combat misinformation.

Al Jazeera

Relief committee invites Osun election violence victims to submit claims

The Punch

Relief committee invites Osun election violence victims to submit claims

Victims of the August 15 Osun governorship election violence are invited to submit claims to the state’s Election Violence Relief Committee for support. Read More…

The Punch

How much beef does the US import, and where does it come from?

How much beef does the US import, and where does it come from?

About 80% of U.S. beef imports in the first half of 2026 came from five countries, according to the USDA.

Daily Trust

Tinubu swears in Enitan as Head of Civil Service

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF). The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. The President administered…

Daily Trust

Trump’s war on Iran is rapidly draining US navy budget, documents and interviews reveal

The Guardian

Trump’s war on Iran is rapidly draining US navy budget, documents and interviews reveal

Exclusive: Experts and former officials say accounts are running dry, and funding a war with no clear endgame is the main challenge Donald Trump’s war on Iran has driven the US military into a severe financial crisis, with the US navy…

The Guardian

Tariffs, the price of ground beef, and Donald Trump

Tariffs, the price of ground beef, and Donald Trump

Former President Trump's proposal to temporarily pause tariffs on imported ground beef aims to lower prices before the midterm elections, despite economic analysis suggesting the 25 percent price reduction claim is unrealistic and…