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Canadian Whisky Faces A 50% U.S. Tariff. When Will Prices Rise?
A 50% Canadian whisky tariff begins August 19. See when bottle prices could rise, why increases will vary and which bottles face the greatest pressure in stores.
Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings
Deadly settler attack outside Nablus sets off days of raids, arson, closures and mass arrests.
‘Shake down Angus’: Taylor named as potential donor to NSW Liberal ‘Reformers’ being investigated by Icac
Federal opposition leader, who is not accused of wrongdoing, says he won’t provide ‘running commentary on matters before commission’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news...
About 900,000 Origin Energy customers affected by hack as company admits it was warned weeks before public told
Chief executive, Frank Calabria, apologises and advises customers to look out for suspicious activity amid heightened scam risk Origin Energy has admitted it was warned of the hack that accessed...
WNBA Announces Replay Center Following Officiating Criticism
The WNBA will launch a centralized Replay Center in 2027, an investment aimed at improving officiating consistency following years of criticism from players and coaches.
Powerball Jackpot Rises To $663 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home
This is only the second lottery prize of 2026 to breach the $650 million mark, behind only the ongoing Mega Millions jackpot worth $800 million.
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.
The cocaine superhighway from Ecuador to Europe - the BBC reports on gangs and the police fightback
The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.
Mamdani tackles cost of living crisis in New York with 30% discounts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.
Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat
Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.
Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN
Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.
Trump calls protester ‘communist’ after Michigan speech interruption
A protester was removed after interrupting US President Donald Trump’s remarks at a Michigan auto event.