Trump escalates Canada trade war, imposing sweeping new import ban and tariffs
The ban on Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles takes effect on 29 September, with new 50% tariffs following on 15 September, as Prime Minister Mark Carney further warns of a "cost" to reducing US dependence
Britain and Israel plunge into diplomatic crisis over West Bank settlement sanctions
Israel shut its Jerusalem consulate, barred 12 British nationals and quit a Gaza coordination role, after Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar accused London of election interference and 12 Western states moved jointly against settlement trade
Eurovision: Threats of boycott if Israel participates
Eurovision is meant to be apolitical, yet now Israel finds itself in the spotlight there as well