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99,000 Cut Off as Chile Floods Trigger Catastrophe Decree
Chile floods isolated 99,000 people, killed several and triggered a catastrophe decree in Coquimbo and Huasco.

Israel Withdrawal From Lebanon Corners Trump and Aoun
Aoun wants Trump to force an Israeli pullback, but Hezbollah disarmament could leave Lebanon paying the price.

Burnham's Electricity VAT Cut Hands Households Just £45
Burnham's first big move cuts electricity bills by about £45 a year, signaling fast, visible relief over a sweeping rescue.

Debt Bites as Burnham Cuts VAT on Electricity Bills
Burnham’s VAT cut trims about £45 from electricity bills, but fuel debt campaigners say the crisis is far bigger.

446 Complaints Can't Force GB News Belfast Riot Probe
Ofcom won't investigate GB News despite 446 complaints over its Belfast riot claim, testing live TV accountability.

50% Trump Canada Tariff Blindsides USMCA Importers
Trump’s 50% Canada tariff can hit some USMCA goods on Aug. 19, shifting the first pain to importers before Ottawa moves.

Trump Canada Tariffs Drag US Buyers Into a 50% Trade Fight
Trump's 50% Canada tariffs test USMCA, hit odd targets and risk making American buyers pay for a political fight.

Trump Forces Defense Contractors to Expose Risky Suppliers
Trump's order puts defense contractors on notice: map hidden supplier tiers and cut adversary-linked parts or face tougher scrutiny.

Five Scioto River Deaths Haunt Ohio Rescue Attempt
Five people died in the Scioto River after a swimmer struggled and others jumped in to help near Powell, Ohio.

50% Trump Canada Tariff Punches Through USMCA Shield
Trump’s 50% Canada tariff pierces USMCA protections, giving Ottawa and companies 30 days to blunt the hit.

Court Freezes $110B Paramount Warner Bros Merger Deal
A judge froze the $110B Paramount Warner Bros deal for 14 days, giving 12 states room to press their antitrust case.

$15B Ismael Zambada Sentence Exposes Sinaloa Cartel War
Zambada got life and a $15B forfeiture order, but the Sinaloa Cartel's faction war may matter more than the verdict.