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CBC.ca
Iran claims strike on U.S. ship in Strait of Hormuz as fighting escalates
Iran said Sunday it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, the latest salvo in a new flare-up of fighting between the two countries.
B.C. drought forces volunteers to rescue salmon from drying streams
As drought dries B.C. streams, volunteers are moving stranded salmon and other fish to deeper water. But scientists warn rescue efforts are becoming harder to sustain as waterways shrink and extreme heat intensifies.
'It cannot happen': Why Quebec fans and actors fought to save their own version of The Simpsons
When the beloved Quebec version of the iconic American animated series was cancelled last year, fans rallied to bring it back, not simply because they loved the show, but because they saw Les Simpson as a reflection of what it means to be Québécois.
Etsy seller's 'bruh' T-shirts were removed over a trademark complaint. He says it's trademark squatting
An Etsy seller says the online retailer removed his listings for T-shirts with the word "bruh" after the person who holds a Canadian trademark for it complained. One legal expert worries that the costly nature of trademark disputes makes it difficult to challenge such cases.
Woman injured in bear attack in Whistler backcountry
A woman was taken to hospital on Friday after a bear attack in the backcountry near Whistler.
State of emergency declared in 3 Cape Breton counties after storm, flooding
A deluge exceeding 200 millimetres of rain has left some Nova Scotians dealing with power outages and isolating Cape Breton communities with washed-out roads.
U.S. military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying its navy warships were targeted
U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with ballistic missiles, the American military said Saturday, warning that it would "if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet."
Putin meets with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin in renewed talks over war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday for talks to try to revive a stalled push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Toronto Star
How Howard Lutnick became Donald Trump's 'ultimate disrupter' in Canada's trade war
Sometimes the U.S. commerce secretary has been described as charming and pleasant to deal with. Other times, his bare-knuckled bargaining style has been called "bananas." Everyone agrees that he's a force to be reckoned with the American trade war on…
How Canada’s border offices are facing a major security gap
The audit examined the security controls at border agencies including airports, land border crossings, mail processing centres, warehouses, telephone reporting sites and office buildings.
Oakville residents want Doug Ford's government to pause an 11-tower condo project over developer vetting concerns
Developer Emil Toma has said his company Distrikt Developments is qualified to help build the transit-oriented community.
AI is forcing this Ontario teen to abandon his career dreams: 'I want to bet on reality'
As artificial intelligence reshapes the job market, high school students are trying to make career choices that will still make sense years from now.
Mark Carney's health minister says she's got serious work to do: 'I'm not here to be a star'
Marjorie Michel sits at a cabinet table chaired by a prime minister who has both preserved and undone the legacy of the predecessor she faithfully served.
This beloved CNE ride has drawn crowds for decades. It takes another crowd to keep it swinging
From Calgary to Zimbabwe, Wave Swinger staff come together to build the attraction and get riders gracefully aloft.
He built the Hells Angels' Toronto empire. Now this old-school biker is watching a new era go digital
Walter Stadnick, 74, brought the world’s largest outlaw biker gang to the GTA a quarter century ago, but is now a relic of a bygone era.
We worry social media is unsafe for children, yet we put AI chatbots in their classrooms
Children build their identity and self-confidence by exploring, problem-solving, making decisions and learning from their mistakes. Chatbots and overuse of technology undermine all of it.
The first 8 years of school shape our precious children's lives. Why won't governments treat education as their most important job?
For the past eight years, two of our grandchildren have attended Wilkinson Junior Public School in East York, Toronto. With last June’s graduation, our days there ended. I’m going to miss it.
Inside the Caribbean villages where U.S. airstrikes have left local fishermen fearing for their lives
U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean have killed innocent men, broken families and changed how entire towns live and work.
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Globe and Mail
Iran to tackle economic issues created by U.S. sanctions, says further attacks will be ‘more painful’
U.S. Central Command hit three Iranian tankers on Saturday in response to strikes on two U.S. Navy Ships
Germany’s far-right AfD seeks landmark state win in closely-watched vote
Alternative for Germany could become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since WWII
Anak Krakatau volcano eruption in Indonesia halts flights, schools, fishing
The disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday there was no imminent risk of tsunami from the volcano
EU official cancels Serbia visit over glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic’s death
Mladic, who was convicted of genocide by a UN court remains, a hero to many Serbs
U.S. military strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles
Three tankers were part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies in the region, U.S. military says
Putin, Zelensky agree to pause strikes on Kyiv and Moscow during talks with Trump envoys
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Putin Saturday and are expected to travel to Kyiv on Sunday in an effort to revive peace talks
In China, grassroots investigators work to stop illicitly recorded adult content
Zhou Ninghe has made it his mission to bring perpetrators to justice – and he’s already seen tangible results
Two more people rescued in Nepal 10 days after devastating floods
More than 5,000 remain missing after the floods, which were likely caused by a glacier collapse
Canada, U.S. trade talks reach an impasse
Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs, which will cover $28-billion worth of U.S. imports, are set to take effect on Tuesday
UN votes for more accurate maps to show Africa’s true size
The UN assembly voted 164 to 1, with six abstentions, to support Africa’s campaign for cartographic justice
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Global News
U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy ships
The U.S. military says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships in the region.
Carney made reforms a factor in recognizing Palestine: Here’s where they stand
A year after Canada recognized the State of Palestine, questions remain about the reforms Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Palestinian Authority had committed to.
2 trapped workers rescued from tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
Search teams first heard voices from inside the tunnel in the morning, allowing them to locate the two men, Nepalese lawmaker Shri Ram Neupane said.
Russian strikes kill at least 3 in Ukraine ahead of expected U.S. peace talks
The air war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified as the conflict stretches into its fifth year following Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour.
N.S. woman says her family has lost hundreds of relatives, friends in Nepal floods
One N.S. resident says she has lost hundreds of relatives and friends after Nepal's deadly flash floods in her home district of Rasuwa.
Canadian citizen confirmed safe after Nepal floods but 29 still missing
The search for missing individuals in Nepal is ongoing despite treacherous terrain, damaged infrastructure and dangerous weather conditions.
‘We have to move quickly’: Canadians lend a hand as massive relief effort in Nepal begins
A Calgary aid worker is helping Nepal earthquake survivors while the city's Nepalese community supports loved ones affected by the disaster.
Ontario student accused in U.S. of taking airport photos for Chinese official
Chris Mathers, a former RCMP officer who runs a private crime and risk consulting firm, said it's common practice for Chinese state security to try to recruit people online.
Canadian families still waiting for answers 1 week after Nepal disaster
The flooding on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,100 people and left roughly 4,400 missing, after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China.
Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program
The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.
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New York Times
Bummer Time
If you thought this summer felt a little bit off, you’re not alone.
Trump Envoys Make First Visit to Kyiv
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow on Saturday in an effort to revive peace talks.
The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice
Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn.
Pete Hegseth Is a Wrecking Ball
We are already paying a high price for the defense secretary’s purges and whims.
As Midterms Approach, Republicans Find There Is No Escape From Trump
The president’s strategy, message and spending have left the G.O.P. in a difficult spot as lawmakers try to outrun his sagging approval ratings.
What Secret Audits Tell Us About How Ukraine’s Military Is Spending Its Money
The documents amount to an autopsy of the weapons-contracting process.
How a Memphis Gambling Raid Became a Sweeping Immigration Operation
More than 120 people were arrested at a Memphis cantina, in one of the biggest immigration operations in Tennessee this year.
Why the United Methodist Church Is Suing a Thriving Texas Congregation
The fight reflects a larger American phenomenon: Churchgoers increasingly want decisions to be made at the local level, not by a national denomination.
Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate
The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Has Voters Baffled. That May Be the Point.
From Oregon to Florida, officials are at once reassuring voters that their ballots are safe and encouraging them to use drop boxes or vote in person.
CNBC
Iran warns of ‘more painful’ response to U.S. attacks as economic pressure mounts
Iran warned of faster, heavier retaliation against U.S. attacks while acknowledging the war’s mounting toll on its economy.
LeBron James teases partnership with Polymarket
LeBron James on Saturday teased an upcoming partnership with the prediction markets platform Polymarket in a social media post.
Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms
Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.
U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships
Three Iranian crude oil carriers were hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, U.S. Central Command reported.
Trump’s state capitalism comes to the oil industry with his unprecedented Venezuela deal
The deal comes eight months after Washington ousted former President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid.
Abel: Two ways Berkshire hopes to cash in on AI
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC the company is pursuing AI opportunities on two paths.
This enhanced geothermal project aims to unlock gigawatts of power to fuel the data center boom
Power demand in the U.S. is rising. Fervo Energy bets that its project in Utah will prove that enhanced geothermal can be part of the power mix going forward.
Meet the CISO: A new front line star in the AI cybersecurity war
The OpenAI-Hugging Face agent hack sent shockwaves through the business world and helped put the chief information security officer into the spotlight.
GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers' century-old rivalry
General Motors and Ford are looking for new potential growth areas, including by seeking military contracts and getting into energy storage businesses.
Italy's Meloni just hit a major political milestone. Former leaders say economic reform must follow
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government became the country's longest-serving cabinet since World War II on Friday.
Washington Post
In rare flurry of trips, Xi pitches China as stable alternative to U.S. under Trump
Ahead of a state dinner with President Donald Trump, China’s Xi Jinping is courting global influence.
U.S. military says it hit 3 Iranian tankers after Navy ships targeted
U.S. Central Command said it struck an Iranian oil tanker off the coast of Kharg Island, as well as off Jask and the Gulf of Oman.
U.S. envoys meet Putin in Moscow, pressing Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner was aimed at reviving negotiations that have been in a deep freeze for nearly eight months.
After nine months at sea, a muted stay in Thailand for crew of USS Abraham Lincoln
The aircraft carrier’s record-long Iran war deployment, which some of the crew described as a grueling odyssey, is winding down at last.
The U.N. backed a map that shows Africa true to size. The U.S. was sole objector.
The U.S. was the only country to vote against the U.N. resolution, which encourages the use of an “Equal Earth” map. The U.S. described it as a “radical ideological project.”
Sears isn’t dead. It’s alive and well in Mexico.
On opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, two stores tell the story of the iconic American brand’s diverging fortunes.
Trove of documents reveals alleged chemical weapons stockpile in Sudan
A text message to a military officer involved in airstrikes included video of an apparent victim with charred skin, with the words: “Your cooking.”
U.S. Embassy in Havana issues health alert as sanctions limit imports to Cuba
The embassy issued a health alert Friday warning of a “significant increase in diarrheal illnesses across Cuba” caused by contaminated water and inadequate refrigeration.
Water crisis in Israel raises fears over impact of Gaza sewage
Five of Israel’s six desalinization plants are offline. Untreated wastewater from Gaza’s destroyed sewage system could be part of the problem, experts warn.
After CIA director visit to Moscow, Putin pushes harder for military win
The rare trip by CIA chief John Ratcliffe failed to persuade Putin to stop the war and may have hardened the Russian's leaders resolve to seek military victory.
BBC
Fifa president Infantino will stand for re-election
Fifa president Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March, the world governing body has confirmed.
'We feel abandoned by police': A community's despair after months of crime
A crimewave in part of Birmingham over several months leaves residents asking who is in control.
US envoys arrive in Ukraine for talks after meeting Putin in Russia
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, having "discussed substantive plans for next steps" with Putin on Saturday, according to the White House.
Police slow to respond to Dover protest, says council boss
The "exceptionally well organised" protest "caught several agencies on the hoof", the leader says.
Royal Navy aircraft carrier departs for training
HMS Queen Elizabeth left Portsmouth Naval Base at about 18:20 BST on Saturday.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.
Volcano eruption leaves 150,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
More than 150,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.
Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.
TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.
Taylor's 'dream ending to a dream career'
Fairytale endings in boxing are a rarity, but Irish icon Katie Taylor sails off into the sunset after the most perfect of farewells at Dublin's towering Croke Park.
The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin ally warns West of ‘start of real war’ as Trump envoys meet Zelensky
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are visiting Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend
US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
An acrimonious trade war between the United States and Canada is threatening to reinforce the resolve of Canadians who stopped visiting the U.S. last year
Months after Venezuela earthquakes, a family refuses to give up search for their missing relative
Antonella Molina and her nephew Pedro are searching for 18-year-old Andres Molina in La Guaira, Venezuela
Minister says no bailout for Jaguar Land Rover amid job cut reports
The firm is expected to formally announce a major redundancy programme on Monday.
A Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming
U.S. ostrich farmers say they’re finding new customers who developed a red meat allergy triggered by tick bites
Trump approval rating drops to record low in new poll
Pessimism about the US economy and the impact of war in Iran driving record low numbers
Police warn of risks of posting back-to-school photos
Parents need to be aware of details that can be exploited by AI tools, caution watchdogs
Minister condemns masked protesters who blocked access to Dover port in ‘stop the boats’ march
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds praised the police, who he said ‘handled it very well’, despite criticism they were unprepared
Billions lost to Brexit could make NHS waiting lists disappear, top economist says
Exclusive: Nigel Farage is a ‘spectre’ impeding the UK’s recovery from Brexit, which has cost the UK £3,000 per person every year, Professor Nick Bloom says
School run presents ‘most dangers’ to Prince Harry and Meghan
As the Sussexes await a Home Office decision on state protection, the daily school run has emerged as their biggest security risk
