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CBC.ca
McIntosh takes silver in women's 200m freestyle; Tierney wins 100m backstroke gold at Pan Pacs
Toronto's Summer McIntosh opened her race schedule at the Pan Pacific swimming championships Wednesday night with a second-place finish outdoors in the women's 200-metre freestyle in Irvine, Calif.
This New Zealander just canoed across Canada | The Moment
New Zealander Tom Hudson tells The National about the moment he finally completed his two-year canoeing journey across Canada, from the Rocky Mountains to Montreal.
New Churchill Falls hydro deal between N.L. and Quebec being finalized: sources
Quebec and Newfoundland Labrador are close to a new deal on Churchill Falls, sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed to CBC News.
Another 6 whales being moved out of Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., headed to U.S.
Marineland has begun moving a third batch of whales to aquariums outside of Canada, with six hitting the road Wednesday.
4 ex-Western University students accused in London, Ont., explosives-making scheme face 19 new charges
The four people accused in a London, Ont., explosives and firearms-manufacturing investigation now face 19 new charges, according to court documents filed Tuesday. The three men and one woman were students or recent graduates of Western University.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave job at month's end, Trump says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, leaving the president without one of his most trusted advisers ahead of November's midterm elections.
Kennedy Center ordered to pay over $250K US to jazz musician who cancelled over Trump rebrand
A Washington judge has ordered the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd more than $250,000 US in legal fees. The ruling comes just months after that same judge tossed the centre’s lawsuit accusing Redd of breach of contract.
Former Raptors coach fights Ontario over nearly $700K tax paid on multimillion-dollar home
Former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse and his wife are embroiled in a legal dispute with the Ontario government over its refusal to reimburse the couple nearly $700,000 in foreign buyer tax they paid on their Mississauga home.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Missile threat prompted Secret Service to move Trump off Air Force One, source says
The threat emerged on the final day of Trump’s visit to Ankara for the NATO summit amid heightened tensions with Iran, the source says
ICE planning to give officers gloves that deliver electric shocks
U.S. Democrats and civil rights advocates criticize agency’s plan as unnecessary and cruel
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave at end of month
At 28, Leavitt is the youngest person to hold the role
A total solar eclipse sweeps across Spain
People gathered in Spain's Arija and Arcos de las Salinas to catch a glimpse of Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday (August 12).
German cabinet approves measures granting new powers to intelligence services
The measures, which must still be approved by parliament, would allow intelligence services to collect data and carry out active operations to thwart attacks
Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Michigan reveal limits of socialist ideas
Francesca Hong’s defeat is startling given Wisconsin’s long history of socialist policies and politicians
Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to President’s posts
Plaintiffs allege Trump’s deal to post first on his own company’s site about U.S. policy violates the Constitution
U.S. military on track to pull out of Iraq by end of September, officials say
Withdrawal of troops would mark end of presence that started with 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein
Hope for answers as Kosovo finds new mass graves from 1998-99 conflict
Erblin Ademi watched from afar as workers excavated recently discovered mass graves from the 1998-99 war in Kosovo. Nearly 30 years after his father went missing, Ademi both feared and wished that his remains will finally be found.
Ottawa weighs proposal on auto tariffs as it presses U.S. for reprieve, sources say
Under the proposal, Canada would accept a reduction in levies and drop its retaliatory measures
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Global News
Bridal brands prepare for Taylor Swift-inspired wedding requests
It was widely reported that Swift wore a haute couture Christian Dior dress to her Madison Square Garden wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce on July 3.
How to give yourself the best odds to see the solar eclipse and meteors
A partial solar eclipse occurs when “the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth but the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly lined up."
Spain readies for rare solar eclipse, concern over heat and wildfires grows
Millions of people in Spain will have some of mainland Europe’s best views of the celestial spectacle. It will begin around sunset, when the sun, moon and Earth align.
Ukraine has given peace proposals to U.S. in bid for new talks: Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president has warned that Russia is preparing for escalation and could use its parliamentary elections next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilization.
2,000 people in Congo dead amid rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak
The current outbreak was declared on May 15, but health authorities now say sequencing showed it began months earlier, in February.
Strategic oil stockpiles have hit a 40-year low amid the Iran war
Oil prices spiked Tuesday as the Iran war continues to jeopardize global supplies, with U.S. strategic stockpiles falling to the lowest level in more than 40 years.
Ceremony in Saskatoon remembers lives lost in Iranian protests
A remembrance ceremony was held in Saskatoon Sunday to remember the loss of lives and freedom in Iran. Associations say more awareness needs to be spread in Canada about the IRGC.
Air Canada flights resume following Typhoon Dolphin in southern China
The brunt of the typhoon hit just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 144 kph (89 mph) as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Why a U.S. oil firm set up drilling gear in Greenland without permission
U.S.-based oil company Greenland Energy is preparing to drill for oil in Greenland, having moved drilling equipment to the island’s east coast.
2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying wine jars found off Sicilian coast
Authorities described the wreck as 'a significant underwater archaeological site' and said it was first reported by private citizens.
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New York Times
‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’
With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.
Late Night Ribs Trump for Leaving Staff Behind on Air Force One
Anthony Anderson, the guest host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” called the ruse in which President Trump exited the plane in a catering container “Operation Pig in a Blanket.”
See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos
People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.
If You Weren’t Worried About A.I., You Should Be After the Past Few Weeks
If there was ever a time to consider halting development of A.I., it’s now.
Trump Administration Lets Parts of the National Firearms Act Lapse
The retreat by the Justice Department effectively allowed a pillar of the Prohibition-era National Firearms Act to lapse.
Russian Blockade of Major Ukrainian Ports Threatens Global Grain Supplies
The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.
A Fight Over Abortion and Surrogacy Ends With a Baby Born in Texas
The baby, who was born Wednesday with a severe heart defect, drew the attention of anti-abortion activists and the Texas attorney general after the intended parents wanted the surrogate mother to have an abortion.
ICE Agent Who Pushed Activist to the Ground Near Chicago Pleads Guilty
The agent, Adam Saracco, was charged with misdemeanor after the altercation at a gas station near Chicago last year during the Trump administration’s crackdown there.
Settler Siege of Palestinian Homes Highlights Growing West Bank Chaos
Two families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.
Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party
Some Democrats said the outcome showed that the moderate wing of the party carried more electoral weight, while Ms. Hong’s strong showing gave some progressives hope.
CNBC
CNBC Daily Open: Middle East tensions send oil higher while Iran-U.S. tensions escalate
Concerns over supply disruptions pushed oil prices higher, amid news of recent deadly attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea, and as a spill near Oman worsens.
South Korea’s Kospi has staged a stunning comeback. How long will the bull market last?
South Korea's Kospi has staged a reversal from its latest rout, returning to bull-market territory as investors piled back into the semiconductor giants that dominate the index.
‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows
The Persian Strait Gulf Authority said "the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not be reopened until Iran's conditions are accepted."
This Chinese firm has topped Micron and Kioxia in shipments of crucial NAND memory chips
Counterpoint Research looked at the NAND segment of memory chips, which is benefitting along with the larger DRAM segment from artificial intelligence demand.
Goldman says Japan's $1 trillion of reserves leaves 'plenty of capacity' for further yen interventions
Japan has enough cash at its disposal for a couple more rounds of yen-buying on the scale of last month's intervention, Goldman Sachs says.
South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull-market territory in just over a month on AI trade
South Korean stocks rallied on Thursday, pushing the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market.
EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales data
The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.
Japan wholesale inflation eases slightly to 7.2%, undershooting expectations
The PPI reading was lower than the 7.4% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and was down from a revised 7.3% seen in June.
Inside India newsletter: Why global funds are flocking to GIFT City in Modi’s home state
Favorable regulations, a growing local investor base, and tax holidays are giving momentum to India's GIFT City.
Trump sued over Truth Social advance access sale
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, notes that Trump's posts on his own social media site often move financial markets.
Washington Post
Trump says ceasefire in Lebanon is working. For residents, it’s a ‘prison.’
Israeli forces continue to occupy buffer zone in effort to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure, with restrictions drawing parallels to those in the West Bank.
Colombia earthquake deaths climb to 239; hundreds remain missing
Scores of buildings collapsed in the strongest temblor to strike the South American country in at least a decade.
Zhu Rongji, China premier crucial to economic transformation, dies at 97
He negotiated China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and pushed through reforms that breathed new life into China’s state-directed economy.
Rescuers search collapsed hospitals for patients trapped by Colombia quake
Dogs and drones were deployed to search for survivors. At least 220 people were reported dead in the nation’s strongest earthquake in a decade.
Pentagon report reveals steep civilian toll of Trump’s Yemen campaign
The military operation was the first following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s dismantling of an office focused on mitigating unintended casualties.
Ex-ICE agent’s group awarded $158 million to represent migrant children
The Trump administration gave the contract to Our Rescue, which Tim Ballard, the former agent, left in 2023 before being accused of sex trafficking.
Severe malnutrition in Somalia is surging after U.S. cuts, aid groups say
“What we are seeing is shocking and far beyond the threshold of an extremely critical emergency,” one humanitarian official said.
30,000 pounds of beef from Argentina recalled in two states
A recall of beef products from Corte Argentino USA affects retailers and grocery distributors in Texas and Florida.
Russia releases ailing former Marine imprisoned since 2022
Robert Gilman and his mother were on a plane back to Washington on Tuesday.
Lebanon takes step to become first Arab country to abolish death penalty
The bill would make life sentence with hard labor the highest penalty that can be imposed.
BBC
Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan
Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation.
Polls open in Clacton by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.
Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands
It was the first time the Russian leader had visited the Kuril islands, according to state media.
How do I apply for an apprenticeship and what will I get paid?
Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.
How to get the most out of clearing on results day
From listing potential outcomes to picking up the phone, these are some top tips for getting through clearing.
Everything you need to know about university costs
With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?
Results, appeals and resits - what to do if your A-levels don't go to plan
Your full guide to A-level results day, including what to do if you are not happy with your grades.
The Papers: 'The Sun, the Moon' and 'The greatest show on Earth'
The once in a generation solar eclipse across the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages.
Only wins can stop curfew hokey-cokey for England's 'grown adults'
England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.
The Independent
California’s beaches are becoming carpeted with thousands of barbed fish
Many species that feed on rays, such as sharks, sea lions and giant sea bass, have seen their populations dwindle
UK economy grew by 0.4% in second quarter as Iran war prompts slowdown
The UK economy grew by 0.4 per cent in the second quarter of the year, down from 0.6 per cent in the first quarter
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv has made significant battlefield gains ‘exactly as planned’
Earlier, Zelensky says his forces struck Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base with drones, missiles and unmanned boats
Fresh concerns over chemical found in flavoured vape liquid
Researchers have highlighted how pregnant women vaping could potentially harm their baby
A-level results day: Everything you need to know and timings for this year’s results
School and college leavers will receive their A-level and AS grades, as well as results for vocational technical qualifications (VTQs) at Level 3 and T-levels
What is the 4% pension rule and does it still work with the rising cost of living?
How much money can you safely withdraw from your retirement savings and still make it last for decades?
Japan strongly protests Putin’s first visit to disputed islands as Russian president tours fish factory
Putin visits Etorofu, known in Russia as Iturup, that Tokyo claims as its own territory
World Cup and June’s heatwave help UK economy withstand Iran war pressures
The ONS said GDP rose by 0.4% between April and June, helped by growth of 0.3% in June.
Ski resorts forced to use snow cannons to fight wildfires
Comes as wildfires spread across Europe
Clacton by-election live: Polls open as Nigel Farage goes up against Count Binface to reclaim his seat
The Reform UK leader triggered the contest after deciding to stand down amidst massive scrutiny over his financial affairs
