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Olympic biathlon champion and Russian lawmaker Sergei Tchepikov dies at 59
Two-time Olympic biathlon champion and Russian State Duma deputy Sergei Tchepikov has died at age 59 following a long illness, the Russian Biathlon Union announced on Thursday.
- Sep 10
Canada pledges 350 million Canadian dollars for Ukraine air defense and signs 100-year partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced 350 million Canadian dollars in air defense aid for Ukraine and signed a 100-year security and economic partnership with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Calgary.
- Sep 9
Mark Carney holds talks with Donald Trump and rules out new Canadian tariffs
Speaking in Calgary after imposing tariffs on nearly $20 billion of US goods on 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled openness to a trade deal while discussing Ukraine and Iran with Donald Trump.
- Aug 4
Iran war fuels record profits for oil majors and refiners, while consumer spending weakens
Second-quarter earnings reports on Tuesday showed a stark divide: energy companies benefiting from the Iran conflict posted soaring profits, while consumer-facing firms like Mattel missed estimates amid spending cutbacks.
