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- Donald Trump says he's terminating all trade discussions with Canada
- US announces funding for Gaza aid operation amid UN criticism
- Australia claims a resounding win against the West Indies.
US President Donald Trump says he's terminating all trade discussions with Canada in response to a tax on digital technology firms set to come into effect on Monday.
He says the United States will let Canada know within the next week what tariffs will be imposed on Canadian goods.
Mr Trump says Canada has acted foolishly by trying to tax U-S tech companies.
"They put a tax on companies that were American companies that they shouldn't, a very severe tax. And yeah, I guess they could remove it, they will, but I don't really, I mean, it doesn't matter to me. We have all the cards, we have all of the cards. You know, we do a lot of business with Canada, but relatively little. They do most of their businesses with us. And when you have that circumstance, you treat people better. "
The digital services tax will hit companies including Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber and Airbnb with a 3 per cent levy on revenue from Canadian users.
The U-S State Department says it has approved $30 million in funding for a controversial aid operation in Gaza which has been criticised by the United Nations.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation took over aid distribution across the strip using private security contractors after Israel partially lifted its months-long blockade in late May.
Since then, shooting events around the foundation's aid sites have led to at least 410 deaths, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
On Friday, U-N chief Antonio Guterres says the UN has the experience to better deliver aid.
"The problem of the distribution of humanitarian aid must be solved. There is no need to reinvent the wheel with dangerous schemes. We have the solution. A detailed plan grounded in the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence. We have the supplies, we have the experience. Our plan is guided by what people need. It is built on the trust of communities, donors and member states. And it worked during the last ceasefire, so it must be allowed to work again."
Israel's Military Advocate General has ordered an investigation into possible war crimes over allegations that Israeli forces deliberately fired at Palestinian civilians near Gaza aid sites.
The United Nations says hundreds of Palestinians have been killed over the past month in the vicinity of areas where food was being handed out.
Israeli newspaper Haaretz recently quoted unnamed Israeli soldiers who say they were told to fire at crowds to keep them back.
The Israeli military denies this, saying it has not instructed soldiers to deliberately shoot at civilians.
The Victorian Government is encouraging children to head outdoors and go fishing after the stocking the state's waterways with fish that are large enough to be legally caught.
The government is promoting the activity as low-cost school holiday fun as it seeks to promote the state as the best place to fish in the country.
Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos says the government has stocked 220 waterways across Victoria.
"We are really proud of the investment, because meaningful. It's meaningful for many reasons. Time out away from screens and from the busyness of life, spend time with people you love, bring the kids, go and catch fish, if you want, cook it that night. It is such an easy and wonderful activity to do. "
A fishing license is required in Victoria, except for people aged under 18, or over 70.
To cricket now...
A bowling masterclass from Josh Hazlewood has helped Australia claim a resounding 159-run victory over the West Indies on day three of the Test series opener in Bridgetown.
After a hotly contested first two days, Australia dominated with Hazlewood taking 5-43 as the tourists bowled their hosts out for 141 in their second dig.
The Windies were thwarted by a collapse of 6-26 in pursuit of 301 for victory.
