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CBC.ca
U.S. Justice Department dismisses case against ex-Olympian accused of damaging D.C. reflecting pool
The U.S. Justice Department moved Friday to dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Less invasive heart bypass surgery just as good as traditional method, Canadian-led study finds
A new Canadian-led study has found that a minimally invasive technique to perform bypass surgery — the most common heart surgery in the world — is as safe as the standard procedure that has been carried out for decades.
Winnipeg man pleads guilty to advocating genocide and wilfully promoting hatred in social media posts
A Winnipeg man who self-identified as being "extremely racist" in posts he made on social media has pleaded guilty to advocating genocide and wilfully promoting hatred against Muslims and Jews.
One of Calgary's most decorated Second World War veterans dies at 101
Navy Capt. William (Bill) Wilson enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942, serving aboard HMCS Ottawa as a seaman gunner during the latter stages of the Battle of the Atlantic and taking part in the D-Day landings at Normandy.
Health Canada drops final barriers to sperm donation by gay and bisexual men
Health Canada says it will drop questions about sexual behaviour from its screening process, eliminating a barrier that precluded many gay and bisexual men from donating sperm.
Bank of Canada governor defends use of replacement workers during strike
The head of the Bank of Canada is defending the central bank's use of replacement workers during a strike involving security officers.
Canada, allies express renewed concern over North Korean IT worker scheme
North Korea has continuously deployed a network of remote IT workers to defraud businesses and transfer revenues toward the proliferation of nuclear weapons, says a statement by Global Affairs Canada and its counterparts in nine other countries.
Netflix sued for $105M US after copy of unreleased Nicolas Cage film stolen from L.A. office
A U.K. production company and filmmaker are suing Netflix for $105 million US, after a copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie was stolen from the streaming giant's Los Angeles offices.
First 7-Eleven, now Zabka: Canadian convenience giant Alimentation Couche-Tard eyes takeover of Polish rival
The Laval, Que.-based owner of Couche-Tard and Circle K stores announced Friday that it made an offer valued at more than $12 billion to buy Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group. The play comes after Alimentation Couche-Tard tried, but failed, to buy the parent company of 7-Eleven for more than a year.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones killing three and wounding over a dozen
Attack came just two days after a large-scale Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed 10 and wounded more than 50
Belgium residents react to arrest of Canadian NATO intern
Allegations are another reminder of how the SHAPE base is cut off from the local community of Mons
Ottawa wants to hear from Canadians on what AI system transparency looks like
Consultation also considering ways to improve public access to information about AI systems
U.S. Justice Department dismisses case against former Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool
Information shows that the damage was the result of a ‘flawed installation’ as well as the ‘rush to complete the project’ before America 250 celebrations, court filing stated
What to know about Hamas agreeing to disarmament
Hamas said it will begin disarming as part of a deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that also requires Israel to end its strikes and withdraw from Gaza
Migrants return to Morocco after crossing to Spain's Ceuta
Spain said on Friday that it had reversed a huge rush of migrants into a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with most of the more than 50,000 people who had crossed the border by land and sea already heading back voluntarily.
What to know about Ceuta, the Spanish territory experiencing a surge in migration
Spain deploys military after a sharp increase in migrants attempting to reach the autonomous city
A discarded SpaceX rocket is on course to hit the moon
Rocket’s upper stage will unintentionally slam into the moon Wednesday, carving out a crater and sending up a plume of dust and rubble that scientists can observe
Ukraine hits more Wildberries facilities, continuing nearly two weeks of strikes on online retailer
Ukraine has struck over a dozen of the retailer’s depots, part of Kyiv’s aerial campaign aimed at undermining Russia’s war effort
China silent on allegations of NATO spying as Beijing extends Canada anti-dumping probe
Canadian NATO intern was accused by Belgian prosecutors of spying on behalf of Beijing
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Global News
Ukraine seeks Trump’s help to get Starlink access for aiding Russia strikes
The push for expanded use of Starlink comes as Zelenskyy looks for ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems, with Trump walking back a possible access deal.
FIFA abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.
Canada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad
The joint advisory urged countries and companies to 'deepen their understanding' of the tactics used and implement measures to counter them.
60K migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta, many return to Morocco after crackdown
The border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.
Hamas says it agrees to disarm after Trump announces Gaza peace proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas was signed.
Global burning at record low, despite North American and European wildfires
As wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.
What’s behind growing European threats to boycott the next FIFA World Cup?
American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
U.S. says ‘error’ mislabelled every African country on AIDS conference map
The mislabelled map was shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro on the U.S. State Department's new health program agreements with African nations.
Thousands flood into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, sparking military response
The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up.
Russia strikes targets across Ukraine, NATO says a missile fell in Poland
NATO said a Russian missile entered Polish airspace during the onslaught and landed in a rural area. It caused no injuries or damage but could deepen tensions with Moscow.
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New York Times
Next Met Gala Show Will Honor John Galliano, Celebrated Designer Infamous for Antisemitic Rant
As famous for his antisemitic rant in 2011 as he is for his fashion, Galliano would be one of only three living designers ever to receive the honor.
Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool
A former Olympian will not face trial after federal prosecutors acknowledged that the Trump administration’s claims of vandalism were false.
Amid Talk of a Party Switch, Fetterman Vows ‘Never’
Changing one’s affiliation is rare in the Senate, but it can have big consequences. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he is staying put as a Democrat.
Vivek Ramaswamy Wants to Be the Future. First He Has to Win.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s brand of post-Trump fusionism faces a test in Ohio.
Trump to Appeal Judge’s Ruling Denouncing I.R.S. Lawsuit as Exercise in Self-Dealing
It was the latest sign that the president was doubling down on his fight for aspects of a deal that brings him vast benefits, even though they have jeopardized the confirmation of his pick for attorney general.
Trump Backs Away From Deal to Let Ukraine Build Patriot Missiles
The president of Ukraine had warned that the country was running out of Patriot interceptors, the most reliable weapon it has to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles.
Trump and Netanyahu May Be at Odds Again Over Gaza Plan
President Trump’s announcement came at a difficult point in his relationship with the Israeli leader over their war against Iran.
Nancy Guthrie Ransom Notes Released by Sheriff’s Department Searching for New Leads
The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, the television news anchor, has been missing for nearly six months.
Leopold Aschenbrenner Built a Hot A.I. Hedge Fund. Then it Melted Down.
Situational Awareness, led by a 24-year-old, exploded onto the artificial intelligence scene — and then nose-dived.
Migrants Flood a Tiny Spanish Territory
Plus, the Trump administration plans Sun Belt water cuts. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
CNBC
Fintech broker Clear Street offers investors pre-IPO access to $188 billion AI giant Databricks
Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.
Trump's AI executive order nears key deadline as regulation debate intensifies
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were among tech leaders in Washington, D.C., ahead of a deadline the White House set in its AI executive order.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sets domestic box office preview record with $72 million
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brave New Day" is expected to haul in around $270 million domestically over its debut weekend.
FIFA tests the limits of private equity in sports with World Cup subsidiary sale
UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.
Hamas says Trump's Gaza 'disarmament' claim depends on Israel honoring commitments
Hamas says it will only disarm after Israel meets previous ceasefire commitments, despite President Trump's announcement of a breakthrough U.S.-brokered agreement.
How Leopold Aschenbrenner built a $45 billion AI hedge fund — and lost most of it in days
Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher-turned-hedge fund manager, saw a dramatic decline this week in his AI-focused fund, Situational Awareness.
Dwindling cash and soaring memory costs: Tech's AI buildout has ballooning price tag
Amazon, Alphabet and Tesla all reported negative cash flow in the latest quarter, while Meta's cash generation plummeted by 91%.
Oil prices rise after Iran says it attacked two tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz
The Iran war is spreading across the Middle East and hitting energy infrastructure on multiple fronts.
Trump says U.S. has 'not agreed to' grant Ukraine Patriot missile licenses
President Donald Trump said the U.S. hasn't agreed to grant Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot missile systems.
U.S. lawmakers request information from DoorDash on use of Chinese AI models
The food delivery company is the latest to be asked to share details of AI use by two House committee conducting a joint investigation.
Washington Post
Migrants overrun a Spanish outpost, stirring European outrage
Widely circulated video showed thousands of Moroccans storming into a Spanish outpost in North Africa. The White House condemned Spain as weak on immigration.
How Iran war shipping disruptions and price spikes widen inequality in Africa
In Angola, supply chain disruptions and higher global energy costs have driven up prices of food, fuel and fertilizer, increases felt by the poor, while the wealthy are earning more.
BBC
The Papers: 'Spanish border crisis' and 'iron chancellor'
The crossing of 60,000 migrants into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco is featured prominently across Saturday's papers.
Budget in October, Healey announces, as ministers urged to stick to spending limits
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least four, Ukraine officials say
The attack comes as Russia escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
CPS to target assets of jailed funeral director
As Robert Bush starts a 20-year prison sentence, prosecutors want to claw back the money he stole.
I was working to survive and I wasn't paid
Sonia Garcia Monuz is among ex-catering firm employees who claim they are owed unpaid wages.
Victims of disgraced funeral boss demand industry regulation
Campaigners say "full statutory regulation" must be brought in following Legacy funerals scandal.
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.
Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?
The Independent
Sophie Cunningham says she's not concerned about being a distraction for the Fever
Sophie Cunningham says she’s unconcerned that the rallies against transgender participation in women's sports that have accompanied the Indiana’s Fever’s recent games are a distraction for the team
Ceuta latest: Italy’s Meloni suspends Schengen travel with Spain after 60,000 migrants cross into enclave
Spain sent troops to deal with the crisis as Morocco deployed water cannon trucks at the crossing-gates
SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate
The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what looked like a certain death spiral
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones killing 3 and wounding over a dozen
A Russian missile and drone attack targeting Kyiv has killed at least three civilians and wounded over a dozen
Trump-Gaza latest: US president claims Israel is ‘very happy’ with deal to disarm Hamas
Senior Hamas official says group will only disarm if Israel fulfils its commitments
Trump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office
President has claimed the US needs to acquire Greenland for national security purposes — a move that European allies see as a threat to the Arctic island’s sovereignty
Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world
Pilot in stable condition after ejecting from crashed F-35B jet in California
The crash near San Diego's Miramar Air Base has been classified as a ‘Class A mishap’
The Met’s next fashion exhibit spotlights John Galliano, and will confront his troubled past
The next Met Gala fashion exhibit will focus on John Galliano
