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CBC.ca

Canada's Félix Dolci soars to 3rd gold at Commonwealth Games with vault title
Canada's Félix Dolci turned the top qualifying score into gold in the men's vault final, posting a winning average of 13.766. Canadian swimmers were back in action on Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday in Glasgow.

Wildfires and extreme heat are wreaking havoc on wine regions from Bordeaux to B.C.
Winemaking has always depended on weather, but climate change is making weather patterns more unpredictable — extreme heat, drought, hail and wildfires are reshaping harvests and yields in regions from Bordeaux in France to B.C.'s Okanagan Valley. Experts and wine industry insiders say it impacts everything from financial planning to growing techniques and decisions about what kinds of grapes to plant.

The great mystery of the Pathways carbon capture project: Who's going to pay for it?
Four years after the oilsands' Pathways carbon capture project was first announced, the initiative has become increasingly nebulous in both environmental impact and who is even paying for it.

Evacuations underway on B.C.'s West Coast Trail as rain makes Vancouver Island hike 'impassable'
Parks Canada says creeks and rivers are running high with more rain expected through Wednesday, and visitors are urged to delay or cancel planned trips.

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of teenage girl
A judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence to put D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship and crater the indie-pop singer's rising career just a few days before his debut album dropped.

‘Shock and disbelief’ as Morse, Sask., RCMP detachment burns down
There isn't much left of the RCMP detachment in Morse, Sask., after a hydrant failed during efforts to fight a fire on Sunday. Local farmers and Hutterite colonies offered support to finally extinguish the blaze.

Albertans can pay for MRIs and other tests without a doctor's referral, as of Friday
The new system, which has already sparked concern among doctors and some health care advocacy groups, has been in the works for months. It allows Albertans to self-refer and pay for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds and X-rays.

Ottawa vows to 'get to the bottom' of spying allegations against Canadian NATO intern
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is committing to "get to the bottom" of the arrest of a Canadian in Europe on spying charges. The suspect, who was not named in the office's statement, worked as an intern at NATO in Mons, Belgium.
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Toronto Star

4-alarm fire at Etobicoke waste management facility under control, officials say
Police urged drivers nearby to use caution given smoke possibly affecting visibility.

Man charged after a car drives through busy Rotary Park, including splash pad, in Ajax
Pedestrians, including young children, were using the park.

Toronto police to provide update on 2022 parking lot murder
The news conference at Toronto Police Headquarters will be streamed on YouTube.

Turbulent times for Carney, Ford and Chow following Billy Bishop airport fiasco
Federal, provincial and municipal politicians should all have know airport expansion was never going to fly with Toronto residents.

Toronto business group says Billy Bishop airport living on 'borrowed time' without expansion
Business groups are frustrated the airport expansion isn't moving forward, calling the move a missed opportunity to aid the ailing airport.

Doug Ford should 'return the city's land' taken over for Billy Bishop expansion, says Toronto council motion
The future of Billy Bishop airport will be up for debate at this week's council meeting.

Inside the chaos of Ontario's wildfire response: Delays, confusion and residents taking matters into their own hands
As wildfires rage, evacuees paint a frustrating picture of communication breakdowns and last-minute scrambles: "Our community was on its own."

Climate anxiety is surging during a Toronto summer of extreme heat and smoke. How it's impacting young Canadians
Heat waves and air quality warnings have spiked eco distress, which is affecting people's life decisions and can spiral into hopeless 'doomerism.' Experts share how to manage it.

Toronto gym teacher's sex assault case tossed for delay caused by overbooking trials
The teacher maintains his innocence. The practice of "stacking" trials is meant to improve the efficiency of Ontario's courts.

Family in Ontario crash that killed 5 siblings hires lawyer to dig for answers
Lawyer to probe the potential liability of the driver of an SUV that collided with a van the family was travelling in.
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Globe and Mail

U.S good trade deficit narrows in June during decline in imports
The goods trade gap contracted 4.2 per cent to US$101.5-billion last month, the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau said on Tuesday
'Crashing down all at once': Japan quake damages castle, shrines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, snarling travel and triggering evacuation orders and warnings for aftershocks.
Camera on a roof top captures wildfires in Spain
Around a dozen countries have provided planes, helicopters, firefighters and other assistance to both France and Spain, which is also fighting unprecedented blazes. All told, fires in the two countries have forced more than 330,000 people to flee.

Israel’s destruction and restrictions on aid are wasting Canada’s relief money, UN official says
In April, Israeli troops shot dead two drivers working for UNICEF who were filling up water tanks in Gaza
Gulf states back plan to let Iran collect voluntary fees to use Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has said it wants to manage the strait alongside Oman which controls the opposite shore
Major earthquake in Japan disrupts power and travel, deaths feared in shopping mall explosion
Officials warn of strong aftershocks for about a week
Returning heat wave threatens wildfire fight in France and Spain
French authorities order nearly 4,000 more people to evacuate from tourist sites on the Atlantic coast

Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelensky as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages
Relations have warmed between U.S. and Ukrainian presidents, while Israeli PM arrives amid growing White House frustration over Iran and Middle East conflicts
U.S. Education Department threatens to cut funding for two school districts over transgender policies
Trump has attempted to freeze federal funding for educational institutions over many issues, such as diversity and climate initiatives
Singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl, judge rules
Prosecution began when body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in trunk of D4VD’s car in September
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Global News

Dozens injured after 7.1 earthquake shook part of southern Japan
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

Canadians returning from ISIS ‘highly likely’ to pose threat, intelligence report says
The report by Canada's threat assessment agency highlights the risks posed by veterans of the terror group.

Minister vows probe of ‘quite serious’ charges against Canadian NATO intern
Officials will look into whether the suspect arrested on espionage charges in Belgium has done any work for agencies in Canada, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.

Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.
A judge set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.

France says huge wildfire no longer growing after 220k evacuations
France’s interior minister said Monday that a monster wildfire has stopped growing after 220,000 forced out of their homes in the country’s southwest, cautions it isn’t yet beaten.

Suspect in fatal Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police
Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.

Israel pitches high-tech trade, safer AI to Canada amid diplomatic tensions
Prime Minister Mark Carney has never had a formal call or meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.

A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd
One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.

Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors said on Saturday.

More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn
Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate as crews battle fast-moving flames fuelled by extreme heat.
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New York Times

France and Spain Race to Contain Fires Before Some Areas Reach 104 Degrees
Faced with unprecedented blazes, firefighters in both countries are using a brief window of opportunity to bring the flames under control before temperatures spike.

A Newsstand That Aims to Delight N.Y.C. Subway Riders
A comedian and his friends are transforming a vacant retail space at the West 4th Street station with freebies, art and puppet shows to make commutes more enjoyable.

Fire Raging Near Bordeaux Brings More Bad News for Its Vineyards
One of the largest fires in modern French history is raging near the vineyards of Bordeaux. That is just the latest problem for France’s embattled wine industry.

There’s a Way to Prevent Ovarian Cancer. Few Know About It.
The vast majority of cases begin in the fallopian tubes — and removing them can reduce the risk by nearly 80 percent.

Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.

Kumamoto Castle, a Famed Landmark, Is Damaged in the Japan Earthquake
The centuries-old castle, one of the country’s best-known, was also affected by the region’s 2016 earthquakes.

Tech Stocks Tumble on Worries About A.I. Spending and China’s Chip Competition
South Korea temporarily paused trading on Tuesday as its benchmark stock index led losses across the region, closing more than 10 percent lower.

The Chips Rout Goes Global
Shares in semiconductor companies plunged in South Korea and Europe, adding fresh doubts to the durability of the artificial intelligence trade.

Six Miles From the Flames in France: Chemical Rocket Fuel and Used Missiles
The area around Bordeaux has many plants that work with sophisticated technologies and hazardous materials.

The Cuban Way
We look at the state of the island as it struggles with an energy crisis.
CNBC

Boeing posts wider loss than expected as Air Force One costs weigh on results
Boeing took a $280 million charge on its long-delayed Air Force One program.

UPS raises full-year guidance but says it expects domestic third-quarter revenue to be flat
UPS beat Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year guidance in its second-quarter earnings report Tuesday.

Coca-Cola tops earnings estimates, hikes full-year outlook as demand for drinks climbs
Coca-Cola said demand for its drinks rose in every market in the second quarter, helped in part by the World Cup.

Blurred front lines: Trump to meet Zelenskyy as Ukraine, Iran wars collide
Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting comes as the U.S war against Iran and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine have threatened to overlap in recent days.

Iran hosts Hormuz calls with Saudi Arabia, Oman as Trump hails ‘good talks’
Talks over the Strait of Hormuz continue as Iran's foreign ministry discussed the strategically vital maritime passage with Saudi and Omani counterparts.

Apple plans to lease iPhones for $17.99 a month through partnership with Klarna
Apple is announcing an iPhone lease option weeks after raising iPad and Mac prices due to the global memory shortage.

Oil prices fall as Iran discusses Strait of Hormuz with Saudi Arabia and Oman
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday en route to Michigan, Trump dismissed suggestions that the U.S. was running short on weapons.

Treasury yields edge lower ahead of Fed rates decision as oil prices tumble
Traders are awaiting the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision this week.

SpaceX has now lost the equivalent of a full Tesla in market capitalization
Elon Musk's space company has wiped off more than $1.2 trillion in market cap since hitting a high of $225.64 per share in June.

Analysis: Kevin Warsh's Fed press conference will be revealing even without a rate hike
Warsh will reveal how he weighs energy shocks, AI-driven price pressure, the Fed's task forces and pressure from Trump.
Washington Post

Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan, causing destruction
There are reports of at least 50 people injured along with collapsed buildings and damaged roads following the powerful 7.1-magnitude quake on the southwestern island of Kyushu.

In China, sober-curious young people challenge a tradition of heavy drinking
Alcohol has been a fixture of professional and social life in China for decades, but a new generation is resisting pressure to drink excessively — or at all.

Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay
Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Kyiv’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in Washington with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Bridge connecting Canada and U.S. opens after Trump tried to block it
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is crucial to trade.

Zelensky is first foreign leader to visit Burnham, U.K.’s new prime minister
The meeting at a British naval base where Ukrainian military personnel are being trained highlighted ongoing support for Kyiv against Russia.

Deadly U.S. boat strikes have failed to curb cocaine supply, Pentagon and DEA officials say
The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.
BBC

Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.

Search begins for King's new top aide
The King will need a new private secretary, with Sir Clive Alderton stepping down next year.

Why is Ukraine rolling out the red carpet for a US far-right influencer?
Laura Loomer, Trump ally, MAGA influencer, and former Ukraine critic was granted extensive access to the country.

'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with destructive wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

Booker Prize longlist: See the 13 'dynamite' novels up for this year's prestigious award
Elizabeth Strout, Douglas Stuart and Marlon James are among the 13 authors recognised this year.

French patrol boat appears to fire gunshots in the Channel during MP's BBC interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.

Mother and boyfriend guilty of murder of girl, two
Prosecutors say Isabelle Welsh was subjected to a "wicked" campaign of abuse before her death.

Richard Hammond fined £999 for speeding offences
The TV host is caught speeding twice in Herefordshire in the space of three weeks, magistrates hear.

House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia joins Strictly line-up
She plays Lady Baela Targaryen in HBO's Game of Thrones prequel, and is the ninth celebrity to be confirmed.

Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years
The BBC One show's co-host will swap the TV sofa for the presenter's chair on Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
The Independent

The cut-through tactics that have given Burnham his edge
After his first week as PM, Mr Burnham has taken Labour to top spot in three polls with a flurry of social media videos, 6am announcements and positive vibes. Political editor David Maddox looks at whether it can last

Romanian national denies raping teenage girl on Norfolk beach
Norfolk Police said Madalin Ilinca was stopped at the port of Dover re-entering the UK and subsequently charged

Lindsey Graham funeral updates: Trump says ‘Lindsey liked war’ as he recalls late ally ahead of National Cathedral service
World leaders including Volodymyr Zelensky and Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to attend service remembering late Republican lawmaker who served South Carolina for more than two decades

Smelly seaweed blankets Mexico’s idyllic coastline forcing beach closures amid ‘extremely serious’ drop in tourism
Workers are seen lining many beaches, knee-deep in seaweed shoveling heaps of sargassum off the shoreline

‘Burnham bounce’ takes Labour top of polls as party set for landslide victory in Manchester
Polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice says polls confirm ‘Labour have been given a second chance’ – but warns against an early election

Monzo passes landmark business customer numbers in first for a digital bank
Digital banking’s rise has coincided with HMRC placing more online demands on UK firms

Lindsey Graham’s political career was defined by one consistent strategy
For more than three decades, Graham repeatedly positioned himself where Republican politics in the South were headed rather than where they had been
Trump, 80, has been musing about his own mortality in the wake of Lindsey Graham’s death: report
President Trump has expressed disbelief at Lindsey Graham’s death, often speaking about the late senator’s energy levels

Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout are among Booker Prize semifinalists
Booker Prize winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are in the running for the 2026 edition of the prestigious fiction award

Idaho college killer Bryan Kohberger claims he was duped into pleading guilty and now wants a trial
Former criminology student pleaded guilty last year to murdering the four University of Idaho college students in 2022

























