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Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep special elections in boost to Mark Carney
Sep 1, 2026 - World 
Three projected victories are a message to US that Carney has support of the Canadian people, says one lawmakerCanada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three special elections, a result that showed voters backing the prime minister, Mark Carney, after his face-off with Donald Trump.The Canadian Press, Canada’s national news agency, projected Liberal victories in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, Beaches-East York in Toronto and North Vancouver-Capilano in British Columbia. Continue reading...
Shein shares slide on fast-fashion retailer’s stock market debut
Sep 1, 2026 - World
Hong Kong flotation at $26bn by firm once valued at $100bn follows failure to list in US and UKShares in the fast-fashion brand Shein slumped by as much as 10% as the China-founded company made its long-anticipated trading debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange.The Singapore-headquartered company, once valued at almost $100bn (£74bn), went public on Tuesday pricing shares at HK$48.56, valuing the business at just over $26bn. Continue reading...
In a scorching Spain, the traditional folding hand fan is having a moment
Sep 1, 2026 - World 
In Spain, the traditional folding hand fan, or abanico, is having a moment due to the summer's intense heat
The election campaign to replace Macron in France is heating up as the summer vacation season ends
Sep 1, 2026 - World
The election campaign to replace Emmanuel Macron as France's president is gaining momentum
China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend leaders summit
Sep 1, 2026 - World
China has warned of consequences for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a Pacific leaders summit
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