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Daily news brief — 22 August 2026

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Trade talks collapse as Russia strikes Kyiv and the UN warns of a growing Ebola outbreak in Congo. 10 updates

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US and Canada fail to reach trade agreement, triggering 50% tariffs

The United States and Canada have failed to reach a trade agreement, prompting the US to impose 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations and promised to retaliate dollar for dollar.

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The new tariffs could hinder Canada's fragile economic recovery and affect future negotiations between the two nations for a free-trade pact.

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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 16

Russian strikes on Kyiv have killed at least 16 people and damaged a children's hospital and a school. The overnight attacks come as Ukraine faces a critical shortage of technology to intercept Russian ballistic missiles.

Why it matters

The lack of ballistic interceptors makes it increasingly difficult for Ukraine to protect its critical infrastructure and residents from ongoing aerial attacks.

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Russian missile strikes on Kyiv kill 17 and damage critical infrastructure

A large overnight Russian missile attack on Ukraine's capital has killed at least 17 people. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that the strikes purposefully targeted critical infrastructure.

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The strikes on critical infrastructure have disrupted the hot water supply in the capital city.

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UN reports exponential growth in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

The United Nations warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is growing exponentially, with over 2,500 deaths recorded. The epidemic is spreading faster than any outbreak on record and now covers an area larger than France.

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Russia conducts missile drills on disputed Kuril Islands

Russia's Pacific fleet conducted missile drills on the disputed Kuril Islands, simulating attacks on enemy vessels with Bastion surface-to-ship missiles. The exercises took place on Etorofu island just days after a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Manufacturing activity expands in Japan and Eurozone

Manufacturing activity expanded in both Japan and the eurozone in August. Japan experienced its fastest growth in new orders since 2018, while the eurozone manufacturing sector reached its highest level in over four years, driven largely by a recovery in Germany.

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International criticism follows Israel's decision to close Gaza aid strike probe

The UK, Australia, and Canada have condemned Israel's decision to close its investigation into the deadly 2024 airstrike on a World Central Kitchen convoy without pursuing criminal charges. Poland also escalated diplomatic pressure by summoning Israel's ambassador over the death of a Polish aid worker.

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Government cancels planned excise duty increases

The Irish government has confirmed that planned increases in excise duty on fuel will not go ahead. The scheduled reversals of previous fuel cut measures had been set to take place in September and October.

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US begins deportations to Liberia under new agreement

The United States has deported 20 people to Liberia, marking the first arrivals under a new agreement to send up to 1,200 foreign nationals to the West African country. The deal is one of the largest third-country deportation arrangements under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

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TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement in children's privacy case

TikTok has agreed to pay a $400 million settlement to resolve a US Department of Justice lawsuit. The suit alleged the platform violated federal children's privacy laws by collecting young users' personal data without parental consent.

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