The following news headlines are aggregated from external websites using Google News or RSS feeds supplied with permission for use from the publishers. We provide these headlines for the convenience of our readers and are not responsible for content on external websites (please refer to our privacy policy for more information).
CBC.ca

Trump wants Europe to retroactively pay U.S. for past Ukraine aid
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia and appeared to signal a halt in sales to allied nations.

Thieves in U.K. make off with two truckloads of Guinness
British police are trying to recover 70,000 pints worth of stolen Guinness.

Elliot Page says he isn't getting casting calls, despite praise for performance in The Odyssey
Canadian actor Elliot Page said Tuesday that hasn't received the flurry of role offers one might expect since winning praise for his role in Christopher's Nolan's 'The Odyssey.

Feds announce $4.7B for new VIA Rail cars to be built in Ontario, Quebec
In the latest push of its Buy Canadian Policy, the federal government is spending more than $4.7 billion for Via Rail to acquire and maintain 313 new passenger rail cars from Alstom Canada. This will be the first time in four decades that Via Rail passenger cars will be built entirely in Canada.

Government must release some secret material in Nazi war crimes study, court says
The Federal Court has ordered the release of some long-concealed passages of a September 1986 study prepared for a landmark federal commission of inquiry on war crimes.

Bank of Canada unveils new vertical $20 bill featuring King Charles
This is the first Canadian paper currency to feature Charles, whose image replaces that of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Israel prepared to remove Palestinians from Gaza if U.S. approves, defence minister says
Israel is waiting for U.S. approval to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, Defence Minister Israel Katz said, renewing a plan that has been widely condemned as forced displacement and described as ethnic cleansing.

Hiker missing from B.C. gondola made call to 911 saying he's 'stuck on the mountain'
Search and rescue crews say a hiker who's been missing from the Squamish area since Sunday managed to briefly get through to 911 on Tuesday, but that searchers still haven't been able to find him.

Sister denies detained Ontario university student is Chinese spy
The sister of an Ontario university student arrested in an FBI counter-intelligence investigation has denied her brother is knowingly involved in espionage for Beijing. Weiheng Zeng, a Chinese citizen, was arrested while attempting to cross the U.S. border.

Quebec won't reverse course on French-only voter info mailout ahead of provincial election
The Quebec premier insists 'the rights of the English-speaking community are being respected,' despite voter info not being mailed out in English ahead of the Oct. 5 election.
Advertisement - content continues below
Toronto Star

Ontario byelections live: Voters head to the polls in 3 key ridings
This is the Ford government's first electoral test since the private jet fiasco, the Billy Bishop controversy and an expenses scandal that cost a minister his job.

Ontario fines SeatGeek $25,000 under ticket resale law that aims to prevent scalping
The province's consumer-beware website shows no other fines for ticket resellers, signalling SeatGeek may be the first to face financial repercussions under the anti-scalping law enacted in April.

John Tory appointed chair of the board of directors for the Toronto International Film Festival
TIFF also announced three other new appointments to the board.

Rogers Stadium sustains 'significant damage' after severe thunderstorm
The damage raises serious questions about whether Rogers Stadium can host AC/DC on Sept. 16 to close out its 2026 concert calendar.

Toronto cleans up after 'red warning' storm; Rogers Stadium sustains damage; tense video shows workers on swaying platform: Live updates
The city, and much of southern Ontario, is cleaning up the day after intense thunderstorms and destructive winds on Wednesday.

Uncle Dennis's demands, sham deals and improper payments: Inside the 35-page report on the Clippers and Kawhi
The NBA handed down its harshest penalty in league history. Here are the most damning details from the Wachtell report.

Your insurance may not cover Wednesday’s storm damage. Here’s why
Here's what your insurance policy likely covers — and what it probably doesn't.

Donald Trump accuses Mark Carney of making him 'the enemy' as PM announces $4.7B VIA Rail investment
Carney's announcement comes two weeks after a near-deal on trade tariffs with the Trump administration fell apart.

Photos: A ferocious 'red warning' storm slammed Toronto. Here is the damage left behind
A glimpse into what the city looked like after fierce winds, torrential rain and hail on Wednesday evening.

This Ontario ER doctor's shifts ended in anger and tears. Here's what led her to quit and why she worries about the future
Doctors who spoke to the Star say they're frustrated by a system preventing them from delivering the care patients need.
Advertisement - content continues below
Globe and Mail

ICE officer charged with lying about shooting of Venezuelan in Minneapolis, source says
Christian Castro shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the leg during January’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, authorities say
Iran hosts funeral for victims reportedly killed by U.S. air strike during wedding, fires on Kuwait
Tehran attacks U.S. base in Kuwait overnight as war’s biggest escalation in more than a month leaves 18 dead

U.S. federal judge considers extending ban against U.S. Postal Service mail voting changes
Hearing comes the day before North Carolina starts shipping its mail ballots to all voters who requested them

Fed’s Waller says next rate move depends on inflation report next week
‘If inflation comes in hot, I would consider a rate hike,’ he says

Virtual, underground classrooms offer lifeline to girls under the Taliban
As the ban on female education continues in Afghanistan, virtual and underground schools operating from overseas – including Canada – have become a lifeline for thousands of girls. The United Nations estimates 2.4 million of girls have been barred from getting secondary education, a number it said could increase to four million by 2030.
Gloria Steinem, voice of feminist movement, dies at age 92
Gloria Steinem is known as the most visible symbol and potent voice of the women's movement in the '60s and '70s, and a fierce advocate for feminist causes.

Judge ends day’s deliberations with Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked over one juror
Jurors say one person on panel not following court’s instructions regarding reasonable doubt

K-pop mogul behind BTS referred to prosecutors over alleged investor fraud
Police have been investigating Bang Si-Hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairperson of Hybe, over allegations that he misled investors in 2019

Toronto poet and educator offers lifeline to Afghan girls barred from school under Taliban rule through online classes
Since 2021, the Taliban regime has been excluding women from every aspect of public life, including education
Nepal must rebuild thousands of homes as search for missing continues
At least 1,252 people were killed and more than 4,200 remain missing
Advertisement - content continues below
Global News

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.

Australian police find meth hidden inside McMuffin breakfast sandwich
Police in Australia have charged a man after they found around 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden between the bacon and egg of a McDonald's McMuffin meal during a vehicle search.

Ottawa sends officials to Nepal as search for missing Canadians continues
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that 30 Canadians and permanent residents remain missing, a number she says may change as the government gets more information.

Sydney shark attack survivor recalls punching animal in the face
Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother of one, was dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach on the morning of June 13 as it plunged its teeth into her arms and thigh.

19-year-old taekwondo champion dead after suffering cardiac arrest in sleep
Emergency services 'fought desperately to resuscitate her' but she 'could not be saved,' a statement said.
Advertisement - content continues below
New York Times

Maria Bartiromo Is Out at Fox News
The host, who appeared on Fox Business and Fox News, had been with the network for more than 12 years.

Reading Jonathan Franzen’s ‘The Corrections,’ 25 Years Later
Jonathan Franzen’s novel, which put a Midwestern family under the microscope, came out a week before 9/11. Why are we still talking about it?

Mortgage Rates Hit 6.71%, Their Highest Level Since July 2025
Higher costs for home loans have put a squeeze on the housing market, adding pressure to consumers already struggling with elevated inflation.

Hillary Clinton, Meghan Markle, Lena Dunham and Others Pay Tribute to Gloria Steinem
After Ms. Steinem’s death at 92, celebrities and politicians reflected on her decades of activism for women’s rights and equality.

Dutch Central Bank Cuts Gold Reserves in U.S., Citing ‘Geopolitical Unrest’
The Netherlands moved some 90 tons of gold out of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, the second European nation this year to announce it had decreased or eliminated U.S. gold holdings.

Bessent Blames Ukraine for High Energy Prices
After meeting with Russia’s finance minister, the Treasury secretary said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to a global energy shock driven mainly by the U.S. war with Iran.

Why a Doctor Told Gloria Steinem: ‘You Must Promise Me Two Things’
Gloria Steinem got to be who she was because of a pre-Roe abortion.

Judge Suggests Trump Mail-In Voting Rules Could Cause ‘Major Disenfranchisement’
Judge Indira Talwani said the Postal Service appeared to be trying a haphazard “experiment” with a new rule that could result in valid ballots being tossed.

The Start-Up That Helps People Die
Medical aid in dying is now legal in New York. A team of clinical professionals decided to create a practice to help their clients die on their own terms.

Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
CNBC

Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, replacing Shantanu Narayen
Adobe announced Anil Chakravarthy as its next CEO, replacing Shantanu Narayen, who announced his departure last March.

Zscaler stock rises on earnings beat, upbeat guidance
CEO Jay Chaudhry said he's "very bullish" on Zscaler's agentic Zero Trust offering, which is gaining early momentum

Lululemon stock plunges 15% on disappointing earnings and outlook
Lululemon posted another quarter of disappointing results and a sales slowdown as the company struggles to turn its business around.

ChargePoint CEO says 70% stock surge 'is the beginning of the momentum'
The infrastructure company is toward the end of a three-year business plan that has boosted revenue and significantly cut the company's losses.

The big August jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what to expect for what has been a jobless summer
August nonfarm payrolls are expected to rise by 53,000 as a subdued labor market keeps Fed attention focused on inflation.

Carney claps back at Lutnick, says Canada will resume trade talks 'when the Americans are ready'
Canada has retaliated against President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs with "dollar for dollar" duties on U.S. goods, which are set to take effect next week.

Oil prices little changed after Iran fires missiles at Kuwait
U.S. oil prices have gained more than 9% this week as Washington and Tehran have traded military strikes for the first time since July.

Microsoft to impose time limits on Xbox cloud gaming subscribers as costs continue to climb
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have cloud gaming capped starting in November.

Yen jumps to one-month high as traders weigh chance of further intervention
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Monday he believed Japanese authorities would take action to lead to a stronger yen.

OpenAI begins rolling out Astra model after warning of its advanced cyber capabilities
OpenAI said companies participating in its application-based cybersecurity program will be first to get access to Astra.
Washington Post

‘Supersized’ El Niño’s impact will be felt into 2027, U.N. warns
The intensifying climate phenomenon has brought the world into “a danger zone of extreme weather,” U.N. forecasters said.

Iran fires missiles and drones at Kuwait as strikes resume in war with U.S.
The Kuwaiti military said its air defenses confronted “hostile” attacks by Iran while Tehran accused the U.S. of bombing a wedding and called for an investigation.

ICE announces detention of suspect in slaying of Argentine model Agostina Jalabert
Mexican authorities have accused the model’s boyfriend of femicide.

Maduro seeks to fend off narco-terrorism trial, arguing he has immunity
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro launched a sweeping attack on the U.S. criminal case against him, urging a judge to dismiss the charges as an an unlawful effort to prosecute a foreign head of state.

Putin says he won’t deal with Ukrainian ‘terrorists’ but praises U.S. mediators
The Russian president’s remarks at a 3 a.m. news conference — and Moscow’s intensifying strikes on Kyiv — suggested that he sees little chance of a deal to end his war in Ukraine.

Watch Ontario, New York, residents sound off on the Lake America name change
In a Trump-voting town named after Lake Ontario, residents have strong feelings about the president rechristening it to Lake America.

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 9 months at sea
The crew will get a chance to “rest and recharge” in the beach destination of Pattaya, after reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.

Iran retaliates with missiles and drones, defying Trump’s warning
President Donald Trump had warned after Tuesday's U.S. strikes that any retaliation would see Iran “hit again at a much harder and higher level.”

She’s feeding hundreds of kids in ICE detention using commissary accounts
Casey Revkin gives money to hundreds of families at a Texas family detention facility so that they can buy food their children will eat.

Syria, eyeing role as Middle East hub, offers options to bypass Hormuz
The wartime blockage of cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is a boon for Syria, which is poised to capitalize on a need for alternative transit routes for oil.
BBC

Hope for survivors in Nepal as tunnel rescue efforts continue
South Asian correspondent Azadeh Moshiri is at the site of a tunnel where rescuers still hope to find survivors following the Nepal-Tibet floods.

British army told to stop non-essential training exercises to save money
Units in the UK not preparing to be deployed have been told to cut back on training exercises due to cost pressures.

Three farmers detained by Israel in Lebanon, village leader says
The detentions were reported to the US-led International Monitoring and Implementation Mechanism but Israeli military has not commented.

Canada unveils new $20 bill featuring portrait of King Charles
The vertical banknote features King Charles III, the first new monarch to appear on a Canadian banknote in more than 70 years.

Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers creator dies at 84
Tributes are paid to John Pickles, who formed the novelty pop act in Rotherham in 1989.

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino
The governing bodies have traded blows since Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino
The governing bodies have traded blows since Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending
Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".

Data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.

US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel
The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".
The Independent
Trump team wants to strip private schools of tax-exempt status if they consider race in admissions
Under a proposed rule, schools would lose their tax-exempt status if they considered race in schools programs such as admissions, scholarships, athletics and more

Mystery animal terrorizing neighborhood in New Hampshire after third attack in less than two days is reported
Local police have warned residents about approaching the ‘unusually aggressive’ animal as it could have rabies

Volkswagen board approves cutting 50,000 more jobs and closing 4 plants
Volkswagen’s board has approved a major cost-cutting plan to address competition and tariffs

FACT FOCUS: Trump claims US banks cannot operate in Canada. That's not true
President Donald Trump falsely claimed on Wednesday that U.S. banks are not allowed to do business in Canada

Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights sues
A former Justice Department pardon attorney who says she was fired after she refused to recommend the restoration of actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights has sued over her termination

US Forest Service is closing 23 research stations in more than a dozen states in latest Trump overhaul
An additional 41 research facilities that faced possible closure will remain open after local officials and members of Congress raised concerns about the reorganization
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin claims ballooning deficit is ‘not critical risk’ despite queues at petrol stations
Moscow’s debt has ballooned amid the increasing cost of the war in Ukraine

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

US-Venezuela oil deal and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
U.S. Energy Secretary met with Venezuela’s acting president during a visit focused on expanding U.S. access to the country’s vast oil reserves. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires hosted the Tango World Dance Championship.
ICE wants everyone’s voter data for ‘fraud’ investigations
DHS is willing to pay up to $5M to hire a firm to collect ‘public voter history files’ from all 50 states























