Nexus Europa — Aug 23, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC

Drone found in Bulgaria matches model used by Ukrainian military

Bulgarian defence authorities confirmed that a drone discovered in the country's northeast matches a model used by Ukrainian forces, adding there is no sign of a deliberate attack.

Bulgarian defence authorities confirmed that an unmanned aerial vehicle discovered in the country's northeast corresponds to a model "largely used by Ukrainian armed forces."

Officials emphasized that preliminary findings show no indication of a deliberate attack targeting Bulgarian territory. The aircraft came down near critical energy infrastructure without detonating, resulting in no structural damage or personal injuries. Specialized technical teams continue to examine the recovered wreckage to determine the drone's launch point, flight trajectory, and the factors that caused it to crash. Security agencies are maintaining surveillance while coordinating with regional allies to review airspace safety protocols.

Sources: Le Monde.

US enforces 50% tariffs on Canadian goods as trade talks collapse

The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods following the collapse of bilateral trade talks, prompting Canada to prepare equal retaliatory countermeasures.

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have officially broken down, prompting Washington to implement 50% punitive tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports. The new duties, which took effect following the expiration of a White House deadline, target between $20 billion and $28 billion worth of Canadian goods, including categories previously shielded under North American free trade provisions.

In response to the US measures, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the suspension of further discussions and pledged that Ottawa would introduce matching reciprocal penalties on American products. Both governments have traded blame for the collapse of the three-day negotiation process, marking a significant escalation in economic friction between the historic allies.

Sources: Der Spiegel, NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting), NRC, ORF, Tagesschau.