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CBC.ca

Patrick Clancy gives first TV interview after Lindsay Clancy mistrial

Lindsay Clancy 's former husband said he forgave her for killing their three young children in his first televised interview Sunday on CBS News' 60 Minutes since a jury deadlocked in her trial for the children's deaths.

ICE agent shot and wounded man in Austin, Texas, officials say

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon in the Texas capital of Austin, local officials said.

Putin's ruling party on track to comfortably win wartime Russian election

Russia's ruling United Russia party was on track to easily win a parliamentary election that President Vladimir Putin has cast as a test of support for the war in Ukraine, partial official results showed on Sunday, after Ukraine launched a massive ‌drone attack on the Russian capital.

18 suspects in 2021 assassination of Haiti leader to be extradited to U.S. to face trial

Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday, marking the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that shocked the troubled Caribbean country.

Germany's Merz vows to press on with reforms despite state election losses to far-right AfD

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe's biggest economy.

La Bola Negra headlines TIFF awards with People's Choice nod

La Bola Negra, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, is an epic that spans the interconnected lives of three gay men in Spain.

Trump says proposed triumphal arch near White House would house drones, snipers

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing large quantities of ammunition.

From 'The World’s Greatest Lover' to 'The Happy Jogger': The people who walked across Canada before Terry Fox

Terry Fox may be the most famous person to attempt to cross Canada on foot, but he wasn’t the first, writes Ainsley Hawthorn.

'Agent Layla': Sex assault victim turned secret agent brings her abuser to justice

A new CBC Podcast tells how Vienna Luke, the victim of a historic sexual assault, went undercover as an RCMP agent to record a confession from the family member who assaulted her years earlier.
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Toronto Star

Veteran Star journalist Philip Mascoll dies at 77

Mascoll joined the Star in 1981, where he worked as a reporter and editor covering crime, courts, civic affairs and the city's diverse communities.

Education support staff to take strike vote as talks remain in limbo

The support staff union is the third to announce a strike vote, after Catholic teachers and the elementary teachers unions last week.

Poilievre says Canada will never be the '28th state' of the European Union

BRANTFORD - Pierre Poilievre is doubling down on his objection to Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union.

Upheaval in B.C. Conservative caucus unabated as Findlay resigns as leader

Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as the leader of British Columbia's Conservatives on Sunday after weeks of upheaval in the official Opposition caucus, though she said she would remain the party's candidate in an upcoming byelection.

Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery

The sneaker company Converse has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed it as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.

Stouffville man charged with second-degree murder after North York shooting

Toronto police said the suspect turned himself in on Saturday, two days after the victim died after being shot last weekend.

A Toronto bakery can draw lines outside the shop and still not survive. Inside the struggle of neighbourhood restaurants

Why popular restaurants are closing as owners grapple with rising rents, food costs and immigration policies.

$900 for highlights? As hair-colour sticker shock rises in Toronto, women are questioning if it's worth it

Salon owners agree that professional hair dye costs have soared in the city, and suggest ways to keep the bill down.

Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition.

Federalists say Alberta's Conservative MPs are missing in action as separation referendum looms

Federalist organizers charge many of Alberta's Conservative MPs have been missing in action in the fight to keep Alberta in Canada.
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Globe and Mail

Carney, other Western leaders pleased with deal between U.S., Denmark and Greenland

Details are few, but Greenlanders breathe a sigh of relief after repeated annexation threats from Trump

Birthday girl Marlen Reusser retains world time trial title in Montreal

Montreal playing host to UCI Road World Championships for the first time in 52 years

Four takeaways after Merz's party trounced in German state elections

Alternative for Germany (AfD) took first place in state elections in northeastern Germany on Sunday, exit polls showed, delivering a "disaster" for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who vowed to push ahead with his reform agenda.

ICE agent shoots, wounds man in Texas, officials say

The officer rammed the man’s car then got out of his federal vehicle and opened fire at least five times

Washington arch will act as military complex with drones and snipers, Trump says

Announcement echoes national security rationale U.S. President used to defend White House ballroom

Suspect arrested after Israeli is shot dead in West Bank

Gunman opened fire from his vehicle at Israelis gathered at a spring near Ramallah, police say

Eighteen suspects in 2021 killing of Haiti’s president to be extradited to U.S.

Jovenel Moïse was fatally shot at his private residence in July, 2021

Canada, France to co-operate on space launches as part of Carney’s pivot to EU

Prime Minister and French President Macron met on Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in show of solidarity against Trump’s annexation threats

Far-right AfD leads German state vote as Merz’s Conservatives face historic defeat

The Chancellor has failed to lift a sullen national mood and has become deeply unpopular

Bessent meets Chinese Vice Premier for talks on AI, trade and critical minerals

Meeting aimed at teeing up potential agreements ahead of summit Trump and Xi
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Global News

Canada, France pledge to work together on space infrastructure, business

A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said the countries plan to work together on infrastructure that can receive data from satellites. 

Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland

In a social media post Trump said the agreement "gives the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs."

Canada and the EU want an energy alliance. What would it look like?

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Strasbourg, France, this week where he and European Union leadership discussed strengthening ties on several fronts.

Australian crocodile habitat will be Olympic rowing venue in 2032 Games

Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.

Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett's influence has extended far beyond Berkshire, shaping generations of corporate leaders and investors with his emphasis on long-term thinking.

The Canadian tycoon accused of helping Russia’s ‘war machine’

A Global News investigation has found that Streit Group faces growing international scrutiny over its alleged dealings with Russia.

Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash

Macklemore said he will be donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Sheeran's tour to organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people.

Read a transcript of Carney’s speech to the European Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Carney made a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence.

How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal

Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.

King Charles urges tech leaders to mitigate AI risks to humanity

King Charles III on Thursday urged several senior tech leaders to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet.
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New York Times

Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help

The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran.

ICE Agent Shoots Venezuelan Immigrant in Austin, Local Authorities Say

The shooting in the Texas capital is the latest by federal immigration agents as the Trump administration intensifies its deportation effort.

White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants

Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.

Republican Who Runs South Dakota Elections Backs Democrat to Succeed Her

Monae Johnson, the secretary of state, is the latest Republican incumbent to speak out against conservative candidates as President Trump loses support before midterm elections.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat, Has an Unlikely Defender: Tucker Carlson

Mr. Carlson, the far-right podcaster, has promoted Abdul El-Sayed’s comments and sharply criticized his Republican rival in Michigan. Strategists are scratching their heads.

There Is Something We Have to Do Right Now About A.I.

Letting A.I. patrol its own frontier is like asking Jesse James to patrol the Wild West.

Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise

The Iranian-backed militia was engaged in fierce battles with Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.

Germany’s Merz Vows to Stay After Another State Election ‘Disaster’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced growing pressure on Sunday after his center-right party finished behind far-right and far-left parties in state elections in the east.

American Yom Kippur: How Jews Across the U.S. Observe the Holiest Day of the Year

From 200-mile treks to synagogue to spiritual striving, readers share the rituals that define Judaism’s holiest day for them.

A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire

One county lawyer’s repayment saga stretches nearly 20 years, though she’s tried 22 times over the past 20 months to erase her debt.

CNBC

Why Japan’s markets flipped the usual script after central bank rate hike

The yen weakened past 157 against the dollar, the yield on the 10-year Japanese Government Bond slipped, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5%.

Bessent calls meeting with China Vice Premier He Lifeng 'successful' ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said his meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng was "successful" ahead of the Sept. 24 Trump-Xi summit.

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in the stock market this week

The week ahead is light on macroeconomic data, but investors can still expect plenty of market-moving headlines.

The 'robot relations' department may become reality in workplace of the future

AI, from chatbots to humanoids and automated management systems, are being widely deployed by corporations with huge repercussions for worker pay and autonomy.

U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise

The State Department urged Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Houthi attacks intensify and Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emerges as Trump's top ally in AI safety debate

Jensen Huang's position as the leader of the world's most valuable company, has earned him Trump's ear on the most important topics in AI.

France’s wine production nears a 70-year low, leaving winemakers with tough choices

As the French wine industry reaches a crisis point, key players are considering new markets, products and generations.

MS NOW, CNN and Politico journalists blocked from White House after Trump ban

Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House, one day after Trump banned three media outlets over their coverage of him.

She pays $96 a month to live in Yellowstone National Park: 'Being here has changed my life'

Zoe De La Paz quit her corporate job in Chicago and in June moved to Yellowstone to work as a seamstress.

Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness'

Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.

Washington Post

Trump’s ambassador to U.N. says there’s no timeline on Iran war’s end

Mike Waltz said the U.S. naval blockade was having the intended effect of pressuring Iran's economy, but Tehran has said it is not backing down.

Russia recruited Ukrainian children to carry out attacks. They were imprisoned.

Across Ukraine, at least 13 minors are imprisoned after being paid by Russia to attack their own country.

Houthis claim attacks on ‘sensitive sites’ in Saudi Arabian capital

Video footage showed a large plume of black smoke rising from an area near Riyadh’s international airport.

Can Mamdani-style populism win in Berlin? Mayoral race offers test for left.

One of the leading candidates in the tight race, Elif Eralp, met with an adviser to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

In Russia, the election result is easy to guess. Much else there is uncertain.

Russians are voting in parliamentary elections this weekend but, in contrast to the many uncertainties of life in today’s Russia, the outcome — in favoring the governing party, United Russia — is assured.

As attacks choke off Saudi oil, kingdom confronts limits of Trump’s friendship

Riyadh is paying a steep price for the Iran war. Help from Washington remains circumscribed.

Hispanics flock to this university. It let campus police double as ICE agents.

Leaders of Florida International University signed an agreement to deputize its school police as immigration agents. Some wish they had put up more of a fight.

Hailed as Muhammad Ali’s toughest opponent, his biggest fight was outside the ring

Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who has died at 89, lost his wife and three sons to suicide and heroin. He channeled his grief into an anti-drug campaign.

BBC

The Papers: 'Russia to test Nato pact' and 'Labour eye tax raid'

Potential threats from Russia to Nato and speculation over Labour's tax plans ahead of the Budget lead Monday's papers.

Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'

Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.

Russia's elections had few surprises - but how the Kremlin uses the results is far from clear

Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

Brigitte Bardot's ballet flats and diamond rings to be sold at auction

Many of the film star's personal items, on sale in Paris, are priced at under €100.

Jailed teacher convicted of sexual abuse secretly released early in Indonesia, BBC finds

Undercover footage recorded by the BBC reveals he has been released after serving less than half his sentence.

Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care?

Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.

Will you get £13,000 a year when you stop working? Here's how to check

How to find out how much state pension you're likely to receive - and what you can do about it now.

What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?

Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.

Union calls for halt to graded Ofsted inspections over health concerns

The National Association of Head Teachers says inspections in England may pose a "risk to life" for school leaders.

Specialist courts for rape cases to be rolled out across England and Wales

Funding will allow victims to view proceedings remotely and give evidence from a separate room via video link, the government says.

The Independent

Top photos from Week 2 of the NFL season

Sunday’s NFL slate includes the Packers facing the Jets, the Commanders taking on the Cowboys and the Colts playing the Chiefs at night. The Giants visit the Rams on Monday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Man shot and wounded by immigration officer in Austin

A dark blue Toyota Corolla photographed at the scene had damage along its passenger side and what appeared to be two bullet holes in the rear window

UK house prices jump for first time in months in latest sign of ‘autumn bounce’

Finance experts recently said home buyers are expected to be cautious and price-sensitive in the months ahead

Scam fears causing one in three UK consumers to abandon online purchases – study

Almost a third of customers believe companies should pay compensation to those scammed by a third party pretending to represent the firm.

Milk shortage warning as drought in England and Wales puts major strain on supply

UK daily milk collections are currently running around 1.24 million litres (3.7 per cent) lower than the same week last year

Man who weighed 49st and wore 72-inch-waist trousers loses 32 stone after doctor’s stark warning

Tiny said he got his ‘ironic’ nickname of Tiny aged 10 because he has ‘always stood out in a crowd’ for his height and weight

Tea shortage warning as climate crisis sees production plummet and prices soar

Local farmers face increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, lower crop yields and quality, alongside escalating operational expenses over recent years

The agonising wait for an organ donor: ‘I’m always waiting for the call’

Nine people a week are dying while on the waiting list for an organ transplant, which now numbers almost 8,700

Trump’s efforts to turn DC into a gilded bunker reflect his increased political isolation

Donald Trump announced Sunday that his planned 'triumphal arch' would be the latest D.C. structure weaponized to satisfy his war-happy image. In reality, it reflects his administration's descent into irrelevance, writes John Bowden

Royal family news live: Sussexes should get security as ‘unpleasant’ press treatment echoes that of Diana, says Earl Spencer

Princess Diana’s brother has insisted he is ‘telling the truth’ about his bombshell allegations