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CBC.ca
'Canada is everyone, for everyone': Carney meets with Alberta remain campaigners
The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a "calm" and "reassuring" presence for Albertans.
Conservative MP holds independent hearings into COVID-19 vaccine injuries
Over four days in Ottawa this week, the independent inquiry held by Conservative MP Dean Allison heard from witnesses who shared their personal stories of vaccine-related injuries.
A Conservative riding association wants floor-crossers to pay back their campaign costs
A riding association in B.C. is calling on the federal Conservative Party to adopt a policy requiring MPs to agree to repay campaign expenses should they cross the floor or choose to sit as an Independent.
Justin Trudeau launches new film and TV production company
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau and his longtime chief of staff, Katie Telford, are swapping the political stage for the entertainment world with the launch of a new media and entertainment production company called Hope & Hard Work.
Drone-powered ad for PC Health chatbot slammed as 'dystopian' by some residents
On Thursday night, more than a thousand drones lit up the sky above Toronto's waterfront displaying a list of health-related questions in what turned out to be an ad campaign for a new President's Choice AI-powered chatbot.
Gaza doc NAZA earns 24.5-minute standing ovation at Venice premiere
Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham’s NAZA, a documentary on Israel’s alleged use of AI-assisted military systems to target and kill Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received what's being called the longest standing ovation ever at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
Stellantis signs MOU with Canadian armoured vehicle maker on potential sale of Brampton, Ont., plant
Automaker Stellantis says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel on a potential sale of its idled Brampton, Ont., assembly plant.
15-year-old rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in Alaska's Bering Sea
Bobbing for days atop a capsized skiff in Alaska's frigid Bering Sea, a 15-year-old boy held on until he was rescued by a fishing vessel this week, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
As Poilievre tours U.S., Conservative MP Jamil Jivani bemoans lack of 'alternative to the Liberals'
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani posted a video on social media bemoaning a lack of "an alternative to the Liberals" on Thursday, the same day that his party's leader, Pierre Poilievre, launched a U.S. tour to argue for tariff-free trade.
B.C. judge tosses drug case, says U.S. agents broke law and violated Canadian sovereignty
U.S. federal agents pressured a Canadian into a money-laundering conspiracy while concealing their efforts from the RCMP, amounting to "shocking and flagrant" illegal behaviour and a violation of Canadian sovereignty, a B.C. judge has found.
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Toronto Star
Chrétien delivers blunt message to Americans at Gander 9/11 ceremony: 'We bow to no one'
'Never mistake our generosity for weakness,' former prime minister tells gathering in Gander, N.L. and a national TV audience.
Olivia Chow is promising a weekly TTC fare cap if re-elected. Her rivals say it misses the other issues
Olivia Chow proposes a 10-ride weekly TTC fare cap if re-elected, sparking debate over public transit.
Stellantis agrees to sell Brampton plant to armoured vehicle maker Roshel
The assembly plant has been idle since December 2023, when it shut down for retooling to produce a new version of the Jeep Compass.
Memories of 9/11: 25 years later, Star readers share their stories from the day the world changed
Star readers share the moments, memories and emotions that have stayed with them for 25 years.
Ontario pool season isn't over yet: Warm temperatures forecast through September, beginning this weekend
Southern Ontario temperatures will hit the mid-to-high 20s this weekend with a humidex near 30 C. Meteorologists say September is now effectively a summer month.
Loblaws late-night drone show in downtown Toronto sparks debate about ads in our skies
In videos posted online, the advertisement could be seen from multiple vantage points downtown with several phrases urging viewers to ask a President's Choice app medical questions.
TTC vehicle stolen near Queen's Park, leading police on chase to Etobicoke neighbourhood
One homeowner recounted seeing the white TTC pickup truck being stopped by police on Friday afternoon, saying officers "had the situation under control very quickly."
What new criminal investigation into Clippers means for Raptors as Kawhi Leonard trade remains on hold
Sources say the latest wrinkle shouldn’t preclude Leonard from becoming a Raptor before training camp begins in about two weeks.
Justin Trudeau launches his ‘proudly Canadian’ media company at TIFF Lightbox
The former prime minister and his longtime aide Katie Telford are behind Hope & Hard Work, a new media company making multiple film and TV projects.
MapQuest doubles down on Lake Ontario, posts giant old-school printed directions to the lake in Toronto, U.S. cities
The U.S.-based map company is pushing a new advertising campaign over ongoing "Lake America" naming dispute.
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Globe and Mail
A divided America comes together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11
A bipartisan assemblage of Biden, Obama, Bush and Clinton appeared together for a ceremony in New York
Globe journalists share their 9/11 experiences from New York and beyond, 25 years later
What our reporters remember from their time spent covering the Sept. 11 attacks
Fishing vessel rescues 15-year-old who clung to capsized skiff for days in Alaska’s Bering Sea
The boy’s brother and a cousin died sometime after the small boat flipped in frigid water, according to the rescuers
U.S. declares end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak with origin still unknown
Nearly 13,000 reported cases were tied to multi-state outbreak, representing bulk of unprecedented surge in the parasitic diarrheal illness
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many U.S. farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the country’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn.
Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals in tribute to a day that about half of U.S. adults remember as the most historic event of their lifetime
How 9/11 is still claiming its first responders
The health toll on first responders who rushed to Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 continues to mount. Many have been diagnosed with cancers and other illnesses linked to their exposure to dust, smoke and chemicals, with others not surviving to reach the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
BRICS leaders gather in India as wars and rivalries test the expanded bloc
Host India will seek to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing partnerships with the U.S. and other Western powers
South Korean zoo names giant panda cub on 100th day
A South Korean zoo unveiled the name of a baby giant panda on Friday to mark her 100th day. The panda cub was named Shu Bao, which means 'a treasure as bright as the dawn light' in Chinese, according to the zoo.
Russia targets gas stations in Kyiv as part of its campaign to intimidate civilians
Pavlohrad, a city in central Ukraine, observed an official day of mourning for five residents killed near shopping malls in broad daylight by Russian drones
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Global News
Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to go up for auction in New York City
Diana turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown.
Man jailed for threatening to behead son’s female teacher in French town
France's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.
Why are rising bond yields spurring alarm? And what do they mean for you?
Consumers could be facing higher borrowing costs for longer as bond markets are once again signalling rising economic risk to the finance and investing community.
Drinking ‘very hot’ drinks may increase risk of esophageal cancer: study
The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a beverage "very hot" if it is above 65°C, and says it is “probably carcinogenic” to people.
At least 5 dead, more than 80 missing in Philippines passenger ferry fire
Footage shared by local authorities shows large sections of the vessel engulfed in flames and survivors being pulled out of the water onto Philippine Coast Guard boats.
5 baby orangutans rescued from suspected smuggling operation in India
Orangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.
Andrew and Tristan Tate denied bail during their U.K. extradition fight
The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community or that special circumstances warrant their release, a judge said in her ruling.
4 family members found dead after small plane crashed off Bahamas coast
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of the Bahamas said that neither the aircraft or any associated wreckage or debris have been located.
Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dead at 22
'It is with great shock and deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic,' Mission Austria announced on its official Facebook page.
Oil tops $100 a barrel following latest attacks on Middle East facilities
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened an already weakened supply chain.
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New York Times
Women Special Operations Veterans Remember Their Battles
The only fraternal organization for women special operations veterans held a gala to mark the wars that began 25 years ago. It came as the Pentagon questions women’s roles in the military.
Saudis Shut Down Crucial Pipeline After Drone Attack From Iraq
The news briefly pushed the price of oil to $110 a barrel over heightened fears of widening clashes in the Middle East.
Houthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Another Global Oil Route
The militia captured the island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a choke point for trade. Saudi Arabia also announced it had shut down a critical oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq.
Donald Trump Is Not Going Anywhere
A dispatch from Dallas 2026.
Chaos, Confusion and Court Dockets: The Fight for Missouri’s House Map
After the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a congressional map used in the primary, election officials, candidates and voters are scrambling to adjust before November.
A Tale of Two U.S. Opens: $20,000 vs. $100 (Yacht Not Included)
If money is no object, the luxury options are plentiful. But if you take the subway and don’t mind watching the match on a screen, a budget day at the finals is possible.
The Incredible Art of Being Jeff Koons
For five decades, the artist has made sculptures that are larger-than-life — and also singularly reflective of his own.
New York Marks the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Ground Zero
At a ceremony in Lower Manhattan, elected officials and loved ones of those killed in the 2001 terror attacks gathered in solemn remembrance.
America Gathers to Remember, 25 Years After 9/11
Also, an Iranian-backed militia seized a key Red Sea island. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Attacks on Democratic Senate Candidates
The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme.
CNBC
In pictures: The U.S. commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary.
Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq
Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.
Oil prices fall Friday, but post sharp weekly gains as tensions in the Middle East rise
The decline snapped multiday winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.
Houthis reportedly advance to key Red Sea island, further threatening crucial oil choke point
The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden to global markets.
Bessent says 'a large bank' will be sanctioned on Monday as part of Iran strategy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a large bank would be sanctioned next week.
Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says
The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.
Iran, Russia condemn Western economic sanctions and urge BRICS bloc to deepen economic ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.
The oil shock is testing private credit borrowers already burdened by high debt costs
Oil near $100 could further squeeze leveraged private credit borrowers as investors weigh the risk that inflation could push interest rates higher again.
Trump dismisses AI extinction risks as more than a dozen OpenAI, Anthropic insiders call for a slowdown
Trump said he isn't concerned AI could cause human extinction as researchers at leading AI companies warn about rapid advances and lawmakers propose safeguards.
The iPhone Duo enters China’s crowded foldable market — and faces a price test
Chinese netizens focused on the price of Apple’s iPhone Duo, as cheaper Xiaomi and Huawei foldables raise value comparisons and muddle the foldable's reception.
Washington Post
Oil routes in peril as attacks shut Saudi pipeline and Houthis threaten key waterway
“This is the first day that Iran really started winning the war,” a Yemeni official said of Houthi territorial gains that give Tehran leverage over a second major waterway.
U.K. Parliament rejects bill to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill
The defeat leaves Britain outside a growing list of European countries and 14 U.S. jurisdictions that allow some form of assisted suicide.
Rebels used Anthropic’s AI bot to develop guided weapons, report says
Militants in Yemen sought to use a coding tool to produce guided rockets and missiles, the firm found, noting it was able to block some but not all the requests.
Six men accused of romance scams targeting more than 100 women will be extradited
The men are accused of being members of an organized criminal network that defrauded women out of more than $6 million through online relationships, South African police said.
Emergence of secret heir stokes succession crisis in grieving African kingdom
A committee of elders has announced a successor to the late king of Tooro. His family says he had a son who should succeed him.
Houthi rebels take key Red Sea city in Yemen, as Iran’s wartime leverage grows
Rebel control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait would be a setback for the Trump administration in its conflict with Tehran.
Philippines defense minister reads private note from China to live audience
In a viral video recorded at a conference in Seoul, Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., said: “Perhaps basic decency and behavior is what China needs to do.”
The ancient spirit who’s helping protect Rio from the effects of El Niño
The city has announced a 25-year agreement for the services of Cacique Cobra Coral, a spirit channeled by a 71-year-old woman in Guarulhos, Brazil.
BBC
We've followed their lives for six decades - now the stars of 7 Up are bowing out
70 Up is the final instalment in a series which began in 1964 and has followed the lives of 14 people.
MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.
Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.
Is a September heatwave forecast for the UK?
Temperatures will return to summerlike levels over the weekend, despite some heavy rain.
When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all
Mountaineer Mingma G tells the BBC about the climb to bring home the bodies of his closest friends.
Reform receives record £36m donation from crypto billionaire
Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.
Masked men, lorries and road blocks: How anti-migrant activists are changing tactics
Patriot Platform wants to build a group of working-class voters to influence political parties on the right.
President Trump to arrive in Ireland for two-day visit
Donald Trump will arrive on Saturday morning at Dublin Airport ahead of a two-day visit to Ireland.
Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.
Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row
Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.
The Independent
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward the sea following military drill it sees as threat
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the waters off its east coast
Homicide detectives arrest man over death of Black woman found hanging from tree in Mississippi
The arrest came after the medical examiner classified Tasia Fortune’s death as a homicide on Thursday
Teenage boy rescued off Alaska days after fishing boat capsized and his brother and cousin died
A fishing crew in Alaska’s Bering Sea rescued a teenager who had clung to a capsized boat for days in the frigid waters
Union leader behind California billionaires' tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
A California labor leader behind a proposal to tax billionaires has been accused of harassing and intimidating several women who work for an affiliated union
Mississippi police arrest a man in the death of Tasia Fortune
Mississippi police have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month
Well-preserved tooth from Pacific mastodon found in a creek in San Francisco Bay Area
Brigid Lynch was working along a wooded creek in a mountainous part of the San Francisco Bay Area on a habitat restoration project when something that didn’t look like the rocks she’d been studying caught her eye
Trump set for Ireland visit amid backdrop of protests and meeting with long-standing critic
Trump will touch down on Saturday morning after what has been described as one of the biggest security operations ever implemented by the Irish police service
Boy with extremely rare mix of blood types saved by nationwide transfusion hunt
Only around 50 blood donors are type r’r’
Family sues daycare over alleged toddler ‘fight club’ at the facility
Surveillance footage allegedly captured an instructor encouraging her own child to attack the victim before shaking the child
What happens now after man accused of locking 16 kids in a squalid room found unfit to stand trial
Child protective services investigated the family in 2020 following reports of severe educational neglect, but permitted the parents to retain custody before closing the file five months later
