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More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.

1. US Plans Largest Mass Visa Revocation in History

   The Trump administration is moving to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreign nationals who hold B-1/B-2 visitor visas and have applied for asylum in the United States. Officials say the action would be the largest mass visa revocation in the country's history. Those affected could lose their legal status while their asylum cases remain unresolved.

   "The largest mass visa revocation in history, targeting up to 200,000 foreigners."

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2. Trump plans to double vehicle tariffs on Canada

   President Trump announced he will raise tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and auto parts from 25% to 50%, effective 1 January. The move represents a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. Canada's automotive sector, deeply integrated with US supply chains, faces considerable disruption if the increase takes effect.

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3. US Treasury Launches Broad New Iran Sanctions Package

   The US Treasury Department has begun what it calls Operation Economic Outcast, a wide-ranging sanctions campaign against Iran directed by President Trump. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the measures, which target the Iranian government and entities that facilitate its trade. The sanctions come alongside pressure over the Strait of Hormuz and are expected to affect Iranian oil exports and global energy markets.

   "The United States Treasury has begun Operation Economic Outcast, an unprecedented campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its enablers."

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4. Supreme Court Permits Trump Mail Voting Order to Stand

   The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration's restrictions on mail-in voting to take effect while legal challenges continue. The order, which tightens requirements around mail ballot eligibility, affects voters across the country ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's decision does not settle the underlying legal questions, and further challenges remain possible in lower courts.

   "The decision appears to leave room for additional court challenges that could further slow Trump's order."

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5. UK to share classified tech for Ukraine missile production

   The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with classified technical information to help it manufacture long-range missiles. The move represents a significant deepening of British military support, going beyond supplying weapons to enabling domestic Ukrainian production. The decision comes as Ukraine continues to defend against Russian forces and seeks greater self-sufficiency in arms.

   "The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information."

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6. Gang Attack on Kenscoff Kills Dozens of Civilians

   Armed gangs attacked Kenscoff, a farming community on the hills above Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 people and wounding more than 22 others, according to Reuters. Some residents were abducted during the assault. The attack follows a pattern of gang expansion into areas that had previously remained outside the worst of Haiti's ongoing violence, deepening a humanitarian crisis that has already displaced hundreds of thousands.

   "Displaced persons sheltering in a church were among those killed in the assault."

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7. Tornado Near Carcassonne Damages 300 Homes

   A tornado struck villages near Carcassonne in the Aude department of southern France, damaging around 300 homes by uprooting trees and tearing roofs from buildings. Reports place the number of injured between 26 and 40, with at least 15 people hospitalised. French emergency services responded to the area, and local officials are assessing the scale of the damage.

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8. Clancy Trial Raises Questions on Accountability and Illness

   The trial of Lindsay Clancy, charged with killing her three children in 2023, has drawn public commentary from veteran prosecutor Jonathan Hatami, who argues that postpartum mental illness does not remove criminal responsibility for homicide. Clancy's defence centres on a severe postpartum condition, while prosecutors and outside voices contend that the law must hold perpetrators accountable regardless of their suffering. The case has renewed a broader debate about where psychiatric illness ends and culpability begins.

   "Victims don't do something — something happens to them."

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9. US lifts Syria terrorism designation after decades

   The United States formally removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list on Monday, ending a designation that had been in place for decades. The change followed a 45-day congressional review period after Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Congress of the administration's intent in early July. The removal opens Syria to normalized economic relations and makes the country eligible for international investment it was previously barred from receiving.

   "The removal took effect after a 45-day congressional review period, triggered when President Trump formally notified Congress on July 8 of his intention to rescind the decades-old designation."

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10. Hawk Fire Near Reno Forces Mass Evacuation

    A fast-moving wildfire outside Reno, Nevada has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for 23,000 residents, with a further 40,000 on standby alert. Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County as crews worked to contain the blaze. By Monday afternoon, containment reached 27 percent, but evacuation orders remained in place. Seven people were injured, including three first responders, and 32 homes have been destroyed.

    "Officials said they had made progress and controlled 27% of the blaze, but evacuation orders are still in place for 23,000 residents."

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