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·20 August 2026 · 20:37 UTCBreaking

Canada asks provinces to restock US alcohol amid trade talks; Ontario shoppers say 'not a chance' they'll buy American booze if it returns

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Prime Minister Mark Carney 'effectively' told premiers there will be no trade deal without a restock pledge, and Kinew suggested people should 'leave it there' if it returns. Ontario Premier Doug Ford remains silent this week but is open to a 'fair deal' protecting tariff-hit sectors.

·20 August 2026 · 20:22 UTC

Canada, U.S. 'very close' to finalizing trade deal, LeBlanc says; ambassador tight-lipped as auto industry feels 'cautious optimism'

Mark Wiseman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., declined to comment on the talks, while Minister LeBlanc returned to D.C. with 'a lot of questions unanswered.' Meanwhile, premiers like Mulcair find it 'very frustrating' to remain in the dark on the tentative deal's details.

·20 August 2026 · 19:27 UTC

7 dead in Kenya helicopter crash in luxury safari area; victims include Telemundo exec, Ecuadorian intelligence chief

The crash killed Telemundo executive José Alberto Suárez, Ecuadorian intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, and Miami restaurateur Roger Duarte, among others. A Saruni Basecamp guide, Samuel Kampala, witnessed the helicopter hit the mountain and then go down within 30 minutes.

+3 sources5 updates

20 August 2026 · 16:22 UTCEcuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash; seven dead in Samburu scenic flight 20 August 2026 · 06:10 UTCHelicopter crash in Samburu County, Kenya, kills seven, including five Americans and Ecuador’s intelligence chief.+2 more reports

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 19:27 UTC

US deports 20 people to Liberia, first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal; Venezuelans and Cubans among deportees, official says

The deportees arrived at Roberts international airport outside Monrovia, with most hailing from Latin American countries including Venezuela and Cuba, according to Liberia's information minister. The deal is among the largest third-country deportations under Trump's immigration crackdown, and deportees can seek asylum in Liberia if they wish.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 19:27 UTC

ICE detains captain of New York boat that capsized, killing mother and infant; he faces federal charges and deportation after illegal entry

The captain, Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, 46, was released on a $50,000 bond but remains in ICE custody, facing state charges including 13 counts of reckless endangerment. Prosecutors allege he piloted the overloaded Yamaha AR210 into a swell without infant life vests, and DHS says he entered the US illegally in 2007.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 18:55 UTC

Bessent urges allies to back 'squash' Iran economy plan as US readies 'toughest sanctions in history'; China urged to cooperate

Bessent warned that allies continuing business with Iran face the 'full might and force' of the US Treasury, and argued the pressure campaign will minimize the need for a 'large-scale kinetic restart'. He also noted China buys over 80% of Iran's shipped oil, urging Beijing to 'get with the program'.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 17:58 UTC

North Korea coy as Trump makes overtures to Kim Jong Un; Kim's sister denies any recent communication, calls drill cut 'unworthy of comment'

Kim Yo Jong dismissed the reduction of Ulchi Freedom Shield as 'unworthy of comment' and said it does not change the 'provocative and offensive' nature of the war games. Pyongyang launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, while Seoul estimates North Korea has 80 to 120 nuclear warheads.

+2 sources·20 August 2026 · 17:58 UTC

Swiss tourist sentenced to a year in jail for insulting Bali's sacred Day of Silence; court found he posted despite villa staff warning

The Denpasar District Court ruled that Zgraggen violated Indonesia's new criminal code, noting he posted after villa staff informed him of restrictions. Judge Tjokorda Putra Budi Pastima said the posts 'offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage.'

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 16:22 UTC

Syrian police investigator to face prosecution after detainee with hemophilia dies; officials cite slap despite warnings

The investigator was referred to the public prosecution division, and disciplinary investigations into other police personnel are ongoing, according to Maj. Gen. Ahmed Latouf. The death sparked widespread outrage in Syria, stirring memories of torture under the Assad dynasty's rule.

·20 August 2026 · 15:42 UTC

Ossoff says MAGA 'melt down' over his Natalie Harp comments has been 'amazing'; 'the truth hurts' as White House calls him 'miserable'

Ossoff's remarks referenced Trump's 'apparently defenseless flying palace' and Harp's role in printing his 'daily dose of delusion and flattery.' David Axelrod called the 'with Natalie' phrase 'gratuitous and unnecessary,' while Scott Jennings accused Ossoff of 'veiled sexism.'

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 15:17 UTC

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly move back to Britain; family to settle outside London within two weeks as children enroll in British schools

King Charles was only informed on Sunday and is said not to have been involved in the decision, while the reasons for the U-turn remain unspelled. Harry returns after legal victories against Mirror Group Newspapers and the Sun, but security concerns that once blocked visits may no longer be an issue.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 10:56 UTC

Zelenskyy fires deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra as anti-corruption probes close in on his inner circle; former aide Yermak named suspect

NABU alleges the group laundered around €85 million through Energoatom, with Mudra heard on recordings discussing Sense Bank. Separately, former defence minister Fedorov's call for an early election has intensified pressure on Zelenskyy, who has not been named a suspect.

·20 August 2026 · 10:56 UTC

USS Lincoln sailors' concerns mount as Navy carriers risk wearing out in Iran war; record 208 days at sea without port call

The USS Lincoln has seen more than 10,000 aircraft sorties in eight months, and the Navy has used four different carriers to support the war. Retired leaders warn the extended deployments leave the U.S. vulnerable to China, Russia, and North Korea.

·20 August 2026 · 08:31 UTC

Canadian premiers optimistic about U.S. trade talks ahead of extended deadline; Houston 'optimistic' as Carney asks provinces to restock American alcohol

B.C.'s David Eby says the federal government has made substantial progress across strategic sectors, while Saskatchewan's Scott Moe hopes a deal will reduce U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber.

·20 August 2026 · 07:22 UTC

Prosecutors say mushroom killer Erin Patterson must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime; she seeks to overturn triple murder convictions

The appeal is being heard by an Australian court, where prosecutors emphasized the severity of the crimes. Patterson's conviction stems from a mushroom lunch that killed three people, and the court's decision will determine if she ever leaves prison.

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20 August 2026 · 05:38 UTCErin Patterson seeks to overturn triple murder convictions; lawyers claim jury's hotel stay 'fatally undermined the integrity of the verdicts'20 August 2026 · 04:52 UTCProsecutors argue Erin Patterson's appeal against triple murder conviction should be dismissed; case deemed ‘overwhelming’+1 more report

·20 August 2026 · 06:01 UTC

Trump warns of 'TREMENDOUS economic consequences' for nations aiding Iran; announces 'most crushing economic operation' ever against the Islamic Republic

Trump described his initiative as 'economic warfare' and 'isolation' on an unprecedented scale, emphasizing the need for allies' support to counter Iran's threat. He compared his plan to an 'ECONOMIC D-DAY,' highlighting the severity of the economic pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic.

+1 source·20 August 2026 · 04:52 UTC

Kosovo authorities find remains of at least 23 people in suspected mass graves linked to 1990s ethnic conflicts; DNA testing underway

The remains are believed to belong to 23 Albanians who were violently abducted and executed in Mitrovica during the spring of 1999, according to acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti. Additionally, three local men have been arrested on suspicion of war crimes against the civilian population in connection with this case.