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Canada's Liberals sweep three byelections, boosting Carney amid US trade tensions — 11h

Nicole Hardy Voters seem willing to give the Liberals another look, though I'd want to see how this holds up outside these specific ridings.

Trump says US military may still 'smack' Iran, calls it a 'failed nation' — 16h

Marcus Bell Every time it seems like things might calm down, another comment like this stirs the pot again. Exhausting to watch play out.

Stocks fall and oil prices surge after US strikes Iranian sites near Hormuz — 23h

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Iran says it could accept US terms after Trump's retaliation warning — 9h

Tom Gallagher Iran talks tough until there's real pressure, then suddenly diplomacy sounds appealing. We've seen this cycle before.

Iran's president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments — 11h

Sam Okafor Reciprocity sounds fair in theory but the devil's always in who defines "honouring commitments" first.

Oil up about 2% as renewed US-Iran strikes stoke supply fearsBusiness — 19h

Sam Okafor Wouldn't be surprised if this pushes prices at the pump up within a week or two. Markets react fast to fear even when actual supply hasn't changed yet.

US-Iran Clashes Escalate as UAE Intercepts Drone — 1dUAE defence authorities said its air force intercepted a drone approaching from Iran over the country’s territorial waters, with air defences remaining on high alert. Iranian military statements meanwhile claimed retaliatory strikes against US bases in the region and vowed to safeguard security around the Strait of Hormuz, signaling escalating regional tensions.

Raj Patel Interesting how differently the outlets are framing this. The bias spread says a lot.

Reports say US PrSM missile killed civilians in Lamerd, target unclear — 1dAirwars and the Associated Press mapped the Lamerd strikes and found that US-made Precision Strike Missiles killed civilians up to 50 meters from detonation and caused damage far beyond that radius, prompting warnings from weapons experts that such missiles should not be used near populated areas. The US military has acknowledged using PrSMs in Iran but denies striking Lamerd, while analysts emphasize the weapon’s midair fragmentation and potential for widespread harm as production continues for broader use.

Tom Gallagher If the Pentagon is denying it hit Lamerd while also confirming PrSM use in Iran, someone's math isn't adding up.

US Strikes Larak; Iran Attacks Jordan and UAE — 2dU.S. forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island after IRGC forces were seen preparing to fire rockets with sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a sharp escalation in a corridor vital to global oil shipments. The attacks come amid conflicting casualty reports and ongoing tensions as ships in the strait face heightened danger and international actors monitor the situation.

Yuki Tanaka Interesting how differently the outlets are framing this. The bias spread says a lot.

Casper Ruud Withdraws From US Open — 2dCasper Ruud withdrew from the 2026 US Open due to a back injury after ongoing fitness concerns in New York, with his place in the draw filled by lucky loser Arthur Gea who will face Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Ruud, a 2022 US Open finalist, has had a mixed 2026 season with no titles and limited deep runs, including a recent mixed-doubles run at Flushing Meadows.

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US stocks slide as US-Iran clashes lift oil — 3drenewed U.S.-Iran clashes pushed oil to multi-year highs, rekindling inflation worries and prompting a subdued start for U.S. equities as major indices edged lower amid renewed geopolitical risk. Investors also weighed the potential impact on the Federal Reserve’s policy path, with energy-market volatility adding to the market’s cautious mood.

Rybakina US Open participation in doubt amid recovery — 4dRybakina remains in recovery from a Cincinnati leg injury and has not yet confirmed her US Open participation, underscoring a cautious approach before returning. She still has a credible path to world No.1 at the US Open, with the route depending on her results and Sabalenka’s performance, including the possibility of clinching the top spot by advancing to the semifinals.

European stocks slip as Iran clashes push oil above $90, Fed bets rise — 1dEuropean stocks wobbled as fresh US-Iran strikes lifted oil prices above $90, with energy shares gaining while broader indices edged lower and traders priced in higher odds of a US rate hike in September amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Investors also watched inflation data and central-bank policy expectations, as supply disruptions and Middle East risk kept markets cautious.

Jared Kim Rate hike odds rising just as oil spikes is a nasty combo for stagflation fears. Fed's got a tough call in September.

US Targets Banque Misr UAE, Iran Sanctions Expand — 4dThe US Treasury is intensifying sanctions on Iran by proposing to revoke the UAE-based branches of Banque Misr from US correspondent banking, after findings that the bank processed about $1.8 billion for Iranian-connected entities. The move is part of a broader campaign that also sanctions a Bank Melli Dubai executive and a Hong Kong-based trader, signaling a wider effort to cut Iran off from the global financial system.

Raj Patel Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.

Sabalenka Seeks Third Straight US Open Title — 3dAryna Sabalenka, despite a blistering start to the year, has struggled to go past the fourth round in recent events and is trying to rebound ahead of the US Open, where she seeks a third consecutive title. She attributes the slump to personal challenges and is focusing on mental work to reset and come back stronger.

Trump calls Iran conflict 'a little war' despite warnings of weapon shortages — 23hDonald Trump has framed the Iran conflict as a “relatively little war” for the United States while accusing his predecessor of giving Ukraine about $300 billion in weapons for free, claiming Ukraine would have to pay through European NATO members. Reports also warn that the US missile stockpiles are being drawn down as authorities consider further strikes on Iran, feeding concerns about the ability to respond to threats from China and Russia.

Cannabis smell reported across US Open grounds — 3dAt the US Open, the pervasive cannabis smell from adjacent Corona Park is distracting players, with Britons Katie Boulter and Fran Jones noting it affects focus on the court, including during matches on venues like Court 17. The issue has drawn remarks from other players in the past, and organizers say they cannot control off-site smoking around the grounds.

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Palestine Action designated global terrorist group by US — 6dThe United States designated Palestine Action as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, freezing US assets and barring US persons from dealings with the group, with the threat of secondary sanctions for supporters worldwide. The move echoes Britain's 2025 ban and comes amid ongoing UK court scrutiny of that designation, with broader global designation discussions also appearing in reporting.

Raj Patel I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.

Williams Sisters Secure US Open Doubles Wild Card — 6dSerena and Venus Williams have been awarded wild cards to compete in the US Open doubles, reuniting for what is expected to be a high-profile run at Flushing Meadows. The legendary pair, aged 44 and 46, have claimed the US Open doubles titles twice and already showed they can compete with top talent in recent doubles play, rekindling excitement for a potential deep run this year.

Elena Vasquez Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.

Pegula Opens US Open, Djokovic Headlines Night Session — 2dWorld No.3 Jessica Pegula defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 6-2 on Arthur Ashe to open the US Open, overcoming notable first-round nerves as she chases her maiden major title, with Djokovic awaiting in the night session. The day also saw top seed Barbora Krejcikova exit early, underscoring the unpredictable start to the tournament as Pegula advances toward a potential second-round meeting with American wildcards Venus Williams or Sofia Kenin.

Yuki Tanaka Good context in the summary. The coverage split is telling.

Wawrinka lands last-minute US Open wildcard — 2dThe US Open wildcard process drew heavy criticism after Stan Wawrinka initially missed out, fueling fan backlash as a retiring legend seemed overlooked for younger players; the drama ended when Patrick Kypson withdrew, granting Wawrinka a late wildcard for what will be his final Grand Slam. Wawrinka described the week as a roller-coaster, saying he was sad not to say goodbye to New York but now feels happy and grateful for the last-minute opportunity.

US payrolls revised down by 79,000 — 4dThe Labor Department’s preliminary revisions show about 79,000 fewer US payroll jobs than previously estimated in the 12 months through March, with the downward adjustments spread across sectors but offset by gains in areas such as transportation and government. The revisions come amid a softer labor market and higher inflation, touching political dynamics as President Trump faces scrutiny over economic signals and the timing of the benchmark update.

Raj Patel The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.

Sakamoto beats retiring Nishikori, earns US Open spot — 4dJapan’s Rei Sakamoto defeated Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-6(3) in the US Open qualifying final to earn a main-draw spot, signaling a changing of the guard as Nishikori—who has said this will be his final season—continues toward retirement. Sakamoto, 20, fired 19 aces and spoke of idolizing Nishikori, whose farewell is framed against the backdrop of the rising Japanese talent.

Ukraine-US drone deal advances to US testing stage — 6dThe Drone Deal between Ukraine and the United States has advanced to the testing phase, with Washington selecting Ukrainian drone prototypes for evaluation and Rustem Umerov leading the initiative, while Kyiv says the ball is now in the US court. Zelenskyy said the United States informed Ukraine about recent Moscow meetings, praised the coordinating stance toward ending the war, and the context includes CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s unannounced Moscow visit and related discussions that fed speculation about prisoner exchanges.

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