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CBC.ca
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. ambassador visits Palestinian town amid rise in occupied West Bank settler violence
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Saturday met with Palestinian Americans, including relatives of U.S. citizens killed by Israeli settlers, in a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank that has been the target of settler attacks.
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.
Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods
Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, as teams continued searching for thousands of missing people.
'A surreal moment': Lunenburg's Logan Taylor reflects on making NFL's Chargers
Logan Taylor spent last Sunday hoping his telephone wouldn't ring. The Lunenburg, N.S., native now lives in Los Angeles and Sunday marked the day NFL teams had to make their final roster cuts. The deadline was 3 p.m. PT and if players were getting cut, they'd get a call.
Snowbirds take their final flight over Toronto until the 2030s at this weekend’s air show
The 77th Canadian International Air Show is roaring back into the city this Labour Day weekend, with high-flying demonstrations at Toronto’s lakeshore.
Some Great Lakes sturgeon may be 400 years old. Scientists are rethinking how to save them
New research suggests Great Lake sturgeon may live more than 400 years — far longer than previously thought. The discovery is forcing scientists to rethink the already-generations-long effort to bring the giant fish back from the brink of extinction.
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Toronto Star
Blue Jays claim catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from Mets
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from the New York Mets on Saturday. Ross was then optioned to triple-A Buffalo.
More than 6,000 University of Toronto staff in position to strike on Tuesday’s first day of classes
The union said workers, who include IT employees, program co-ordinators, academic advisers and lab assistants, voted 96% in favour of a strike.
Gander, N.L., defends invitation to U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra to 9/11 commemoration
Hoekstra is among a list of dignitaries attending the town’s commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States.
US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles
The U.S. military on Saturday said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles
Testing Canada's bestselling minivan along the Niagara River reveals a cloud-like ride with a $7,200 price cut
The face-lifted 2027 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle features quilted Nappa leather with up to 4,000 litres of cargo space — and even an onboard vacuum cleaner.
This 905-horsepower electric SUV is coming to Canada thanks to a major drop in tariffs on Chinese-built EVs
Only 24 Carbon Editions of the new Lotus Eletre are earmarked for Canada, with pricing for the Chinese-built EV starting at $119,900.
Woman, 82, dies in hospital after being struck by SUV in Scarborough
An 82-year-old woman was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car near Bridletowne Circle and Finch Avenue East on Friday morning.
Greek air force jet crashes at an annual aerial show, killing 2 pilots
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek air force jet crashed at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing the two pilots, officials said, as thousands of people were in attendance at the event.
2 men dead in early morning crash in North York
Police responded to the single-vehicle crash that knocked over a traffic light pole near Romfield Lane and Finch Avenue West early Saturday.
Why trees downed in Toronto’s storm might be a sign of what’s to come: ‘It’s a wake-up call’
The city maintains more than 600,000 trees and many are reaching their expiration date, leaving experts concerned about future storms.
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Globe and Mail
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
U.S. businesses think looming countertariffs will inflict pain, but not misery
Insouciance of some manufacturers offers a striking reality check for those hoping Ottawa’s measures will spark a revolt
Tensions heat up between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands
President Milei announced Thursday that government would move to exert its authority over islands, sanction companies involved in offshore oil exploration
Judge says he must declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial, gives defence one hour to appeal
Judge William Sullivan said on Friday that he would hold off on formally declaring a mistrial for an hour to give Clancy's defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, the chance to file an emergency appeal so jurors could keep deliberating.
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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
A Sympathetic Defendant and Well-Crafted Defense Dominated Clancy Trial
The defense lawyer for Lindsay Clancy showed empathy for his client in showcasing her mental health problems. That may have made all the difference.
U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says
The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.
Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones
The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.
Putin Meets Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow to Discuss Ukraine War
President Vladimir V. Putin ordered a pause in strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, ahead of the meeting with President Trump’s envoys: his son-in-law Jared Kushner and the businessman Steve Witkoff.
Trump’s Super PAC Will Spend $10 Million on Texas Senate Race
A financial filing announcing the TV and digital ad buy is the first general election spending by MAGA Inc. The group intends to boost the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton.
Will Lindsay Clancy Be Retried? The Decision Now Facing Prosecutor Timothy Cruz.
After a mistrial, Timothy Cruz must decide whether to retry Lindsay Clancy on first-degree murder charges, downgrade the charges or drop the case.
What the War in Iran Has Cost One Gold Star Family
First Lt. Tyler James Feehan, who was 25, had been deployed to an air base in Jordan when enemy missiles and drones lit up the sky. He is among the 18 Americans who have died since the war began.
The Purest American Culture Lives on at Local Festivals
Turning local traditions into public spectacle is a U.S. pastime.
Not So Supreme, Mr. Roberts
Courting authoritarianism with a rapacious Trump.
Ossoff and Talarico to Share Fund-Raising Event in Hollywood
The event with the Georgia and Texas Democrats will be hosted by Shonda Rhimes.
CNBC
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.
From Trump’s takeover threats to a ‘northern neighborhood,’ why the EU chief is going to Greenland
The visit comes as Trump renews his push for greater U.S. control of the self-governing Danish territory.
Washington Post
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.
Trump’s huge Venezuela deal began with a call and a bet on an oilman
Alejandro Betancourt was warned that taking on the U.S. government as a business partner would have costs, but America's backing already is providing big benefits.
BBC
'One of the best' - boxing world reacts to Taylor's farewell win
Some of the biggest names in women's boxing pay tribute to Katie Taylor after the Irish great ended her career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park.
Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Planning, organising and remembering household tasks falls disproportionately to mothers - here are some tips to help.
Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?
Britain 'taxing itself to death' and 'Some Might Stray'
Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.
US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers, while Iran says it targeted three US-linked ships.
Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.
Katie Taylor crowns career in stylish Croke Park triumph
Katie Taylor ends illustrious career as a three-time undisputed world champion as Croke Park gave one of Ireland's greatest sporting figures the grandest of farewells.
Zheng goes from 5-0 and match point down to victory
Zheng Qinwen fights back from 5-0 down in the deciding set and stares down match point to stun American 22nd seed Madison Keys.
How Man Utd plan to compete at top with richer rivals
Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthat Manchester United can be successful despite the club's relatively low summer spending.
US envoys meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks
Footage shows Vladimir Putin greeting Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, before saying the current situation "is not so easy".
The Independent
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack
Inside the Trump FBI push to investigate Fauci and find evidence Covid came from a Chinese lab
Many Trump supporters believe the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases covered up a lab leak in Wuhan that they believe caused the pandemic
Business Secretary to meet Jaguar Land Rover bosses amid job cut reports
Jonathan Reynolds has spoken to JLR chief executive PB Balaji and will meet the firm’s leadership team early next week.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin meets with Trump envoys amid 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are visiting Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend
Trains cancelled as grass fire near Paddington blocks lines to Heathrow
National Rail said the fire had caused an electricity supply failure
Charles to miss ‘dear cousin’ King Harald’s funeral with William to represent Royals
King Harald’s funeral will take place next week following his death at the age of 89 last month
Robin Morgan, poet and feminist whose allies included Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem, dies at 85
Robin Morgan is considered ‘one of the architects of the contemporary women’s movement’
New Mexico man killed his cousin during argument over heat of their enchiladas: cops
Ervin Gutierrez, 22, allegedly fatally shot his cousin Nathaniel Cavazos, 25, after coming over to an Albuquerque apartment for dinner
Part of the Kennedy Center’s ceiling collapses – sparking calls to allow Trump’s renovations
‘President Trump has been right: America’s cultural center needs to close, renovate, and be restored—now,’ the Kennedy Center said in a statement
Two killed as Greek air force jet crashes at annual air show near Athens
The crash of the twin-seat Phantom F4 jet occurred during a low-altitude manoeuvre
