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CBC.ca
Contest to represent Canada at Eurovision now open
Anyone can enter, but amateurs beware: CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for a performer with a proven track record. Already, three competitors have made their intentions known.
Employees, union raise concerns about AI tools amid WSIB layoffs
As Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board lays off hundreds of people, some employees who have received notice — and their union — are raising concerns about the agency’s implementation of artificial intelligence.
Swiss police arrest suspect after deadly rave shooting
Swiss police said on Monday that they had arrested a 43-year-old suspect in relation to a deadly shooting incident at a rave in the town of Aarau on the weekend.
Oshawa plant adds truck as unionized Canadian GM members ratify new deals
The union said the three-year collective agreements increase wages for full-rate production members to $50.20 an hour and skilled trades workers to $62.71 an hour.
Changes to Manitoba's sex ed curriculum included in health and phys ed revamp
A spokesperson for Education Minister Tracy Schmidt confirmed to CBC News that sex ed is included in the health curriculum overhaul — which makes in-person phys-ed classes mandatory for all students in kindergarten to Grade 12 — announced earlier this week.
EV charger thefts on the rise as value of copper reaches record high
Thieves have been capitalizing on the gains in copper value, officials say, with thefts costing Canadian utilities and charging companies more than $1 million in the past year.
Rescuers race to find trapped workers in hydropower plant tunnels after Nepal flooding
Rescuers rushed Monday to reach workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites buried in mud after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China, as the death toll continued to rise and increasingly desperate families search for their loved ones.
Politics! Trade war fallout, byelections
Why Donald Trump is posting AI-generated videos of orange-haired geese holding guns and more.
Big markup on N.S. mead for N.B. Renaissance fair highlights trade barriers
A week before a Nova Scotia meadery was going to sell almost 600 wine-size bottles of mead to a New Brunswick Renaissance fair, the 100-plus per cent markup fees charged by New Brunswick's liquor regulator largely scuttled the order. The situation even attracted the ire of Nova Scotia's premier.
Coral skeletons keep record of stronger El Niños, new research finds
New research highlights the declines in living corals in reefs around the world, showing the unprecedented twin-danger of human-caused climate change and an expected record El Niño.
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Toronto Star
United Arab Emirates intercepts incoming Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East
An Iranian drone was intercepted early Monday over the United Arab Emirates' territorial waters, the Defense Ministry said. The attack followed an exchange of fire between Iran and the United States over the weekend, which was the first significant military…
New U.S. missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says
The U.S. military has confirmed firing Precision Strike Missiles into Iran, but has denied attacking the city of Lamerd.
Pediatricians: Yes, e-scooters can be dangerous but banning them is not the answer
Kids, teens and adults are being injured by an ecosystem failure, not a single bad decision.
Who should be the next Blue Jay in the Hall of Excellence? We have three candidates
Henke stabilized the bullpen. Hentgen won the club's first Cy Young, and Wells simply hit
AL wild-card watch: Blue Jays close on Cleveland and face the Guardians this week
Toronto could take over the final playoff spot with a sweep of the Guardians.
He broke 17 bones in a car crash. Now this Mississauga man is channelling his brush with death into a medical career
Myles Brady was months away from graduating when he nearly died. But it was what came after that was most difficult.
This 102-year-old Toronto man's recent Bell scare exposes risks in Canada's unregulated end to landlines
Bell says man's issue was an equipment breakdown, but impending end to landlines in his Swansea neighbourhood highlight risks in the shift away from copper to fibre.
Bank of Canada expected to hold rates Wednesday — but we could see an increase next year
Economists expect policymakers will maintain their wait-and-see approach Wednesday, even as Trump tariffs threaten to slow growth.
Three federal byelections Monday include one in Beaches--East York
As it battles a trade war on the international stage, the Carney government will also be battling it out in three byelections on Monday.
Ontario teacher contracts have expired, with no deal in sight. Here's what parents and students need to know
Negotiations have stalled at the outset, with disputes over what's to be discussed where in a two-tier bargaining system.
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Globe and Mail
Jurors set to return for third day of deliberations in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Jury could find her guilty of murder or the lesser crime of manslaughter, or it could acquit her if it finds that she wasn’t in control of herself
Trump shows signs he doesn’t believe another presidential run will happen despite teasing a third term
During recent speeches, the Republican president has begun describing life after the White House when his term ends in January, 2029
Closing arguments to begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang
Grand Canyon braces for more storms after flash flood leaves one dead, 15 missing
Flooding Saturday in Bright Angel Creek led to more than 60 people being airlifted from the depths of the canyon
Russian strikes on Ukraine for fifth straight day leave some supermarket shelves bare
Zelensky concedes on social media that Ukraine is struggling to counter fast-flying jet-propelled drones that Russia is increasingly deploying
Bessent heads to the G20 to rally allies to help U.S. isolate Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary intends to put focus on a range of issues intended to draw uncontroversial support, from economic growth to addressing mounting debt
Iran seeks negotiated end to war, president says after exchanges of fire
Trump had earlier annoyed Iran by posting an AI-generated video clip with the message: ‘Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!’
Rescuers seek workers feared trapped in Nepal hydropower tunnels after deadly flooding
Death toll of last week’s catastrophic flooding is more than 900, with thousands missing
15 may be missing after Grand Canyon flood prompts dozens of evacuations, knocks out water pipeline
Starting Monday, tourists won’t be able to say overnight at lodges and hotels within Grand Canyon National Park
U.S. Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 finance minister meeting
Individual reporters from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News were denied credentials
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Global News
Canada’s Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals after deadly Nepal floods
Organizers across the country, in cities including Toronto, Brampton and Calgary, cancelled Teej celebrations in light of the disaster.
Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as death toll rises to at least 800
Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by the floods.
Shooting at rave leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Switzerland
All of the victims of the shooting are residents of Switzerland, police said. They did not release their names in line with Swiss privacy rules.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported to U.K. after ICE arrest in U.S.
Yiannopoulos was arrested Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump says U.S. to take control of 65B barrels of Venezuela oil reserves in new deal
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's government in a statement said the deal involves the development of 17 fields with a proven potential of 65 billion barrels.
Nepal flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of missing
After Nepali authorities updated their figures Saturday, the combined toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 676 dead and nearly 3,000 people missing.
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE in U.S.
Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos was arrested in New Orleans and accused him of overstaying after entering the U.S. in 2019.
Domestic travel rose in July as trips to the United States fell: StatCan
With transborder screen passenger traffic down by 8.7 per cent in July, the agency notes this number was 'well below the same month in 2024,' which was 12.5 per cent.
Hiker receives lost backpack 63 years after he fell into Austrian glacier
The long-lost belongings were preserved in glacial ice high in the Austrian mountains, but its melting led to their discovery last month by a hiker.
Andrew and Tristan Tate urge release on bail while fighting extradition to U.K.
During nearly two hours in a Miami courtroom, Andrew and Tristan Tate denied under oath criminal accusations across multiple countries.
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New York Times
‘The Least Transparent Midterm’: How Dark Money Is Washing Over the 2026 Election
At least $1 billion from anonymous donors is flowing into the midterm elections. Dark money is not new, but it now permeates nearly every major contest.
More Mail Ballots Are Arriving Late This Year, and They’re Getting Tossed
State officials say they worry about the Postal Service’s ability to deliver votes this fall. They are urging voters to mail their ballots early or use drop boxes so their votes count.
Number of Missing in Nepal Floods Jumps Sharply
The number of people missing after a deadly Himalayan landslide and glacial collapse rose to about more than 4,700 people on Monday. Rescuers are searching for survivors along the Nepal-China border.
Global Oil Price Rises to $90 a Barrel After U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks
The first attacks in a month jolted energy markets. The average U.S. gasoline price remained 37 percent higher since the war began.
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong Calm
The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.
The Navy’s Supply Chain Struggle, and Trump’s Unusual Oil Deal in Venezuela
Plus, a groundbreaking new space telescope.
Americans Hate Data Centers. Why?
Three fourths of Americans oppose data centers. Why?
Democrats Have a Trump Card for Attacks On Wokeness
The party that capitulated to Trump has the most to answer for
Wartime Presidents of Russia and Iran Rally With Chinese and Indian Leaders
The two-day summit of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.
What Is Phantom Ranch? Inside the Grand Canyon Lodge Hit by Flash Flooding
Phantom Ranch, the only lodge within the Grand Canyon, has drawn adventurers and dignitaries, including Theodore Roosevelt, for more than a century.
CNBC
U.S., Iran exchange strikes for first time since July as Trump threatens strategic oil hub
The latest attacks prompted oil prices to climb above $90 a barrel, as energy market participants monitored the prospect of renewed supply risks.
OpenAI's ad business shows blistering growth, hits $1 billion annualized revenue run rate
OpenAI's move to serve ads in ChatGPT earlier this year drew ridicule from its chief rival, Anthropic, in the form of a Super Bowl commercial.
Santoli: Why investors should be on high alert heading into September
Investors should be on high alert because various key market metrics are coiling near consequential thresholds.
Jackson Hole analyst roundup: Warsh's speech sends hike chances higher, may put Fed 'at odds' with Treasury
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance reinforced expectations of a relatively tighter stance at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in September.
India’s economy expands 7.8% in fiscal first quarter, beating estimates
The economy was driven by a strong performance in the financial, real estate, information technology and professional services sectors.
Bank of England chief warns new AI models threaten global financial stability
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that frontier AI could materially increase cyber risks to the global financial system.
Russia preparing 'massive strikes' on Ukraine's energy sites after deadliest attack of the year
Russia's Defense Ministry has announced preparations for "massive strikes" on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
India’s largest private lender HDFC Bank sees shares rise after CEO announces surprise exit
Shares of HDFC Bank were up even as the company's chief executive officer made a surprise announcement to not seek reappointment.
France is becoming the ‘poster child’ of sovereign debt problems as government borrowing costs hit near 2008 highs
France's debt burden and political gridlock are pushing borrowing costs toward levels not seen since 2008.
China's Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make his first visit to India before traveling to the U.S. for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Washington Post
A U.S. strike on Iran breaks a month-long lull, and Iran fires back
The U.S. attack hit rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran fired back early Monday, marking the first known exchange of attacks in weeks.
Secretive deals may cut billions from U.S. global health spending, analysis shows
The planned reductions — targeting programs that combat the spread of deadly diseases — coincide with an administration push to make developing nations spend more.
They went to Nepal for a spiritual journey. Then an epic flood arrived.
At least 85 U.S. citizens remain missing in Nepal and Tibet after a glacier collapse caused devastating floods.
Ontario’s premier urges thaw in U.S.-Canada trade war: ‘We’re best friends.’
After days of trading insults with President Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was vital for the American and Canadian economies that the countries strike a trade deal.
Military leaders warn Hegseth against extending Iran war operations
A recent classified assessment advised that prolonged large-scale operations in the Middle East risk weakening U.S. capabilities elsewhere.
Venezuela vowed not to ‘hand over’ its oil. Trump aims to grab a windfall.
The deal cements the United States’ long-term dominance over Venezuela, which has become a neo-colony since the U.S. military’s capture of then-President Nicolás Maduro in January.
Trump’s ambassador to Italy is flaunting his wealth, and it’s dividing Italians
With a net worth of $11.1 billion, Tilman Fertitta, a great-grandson of Sicilian immigrants, is one of the wealthiest people ever to be a U.S. ambassador.
Russian strikes on food warehouses pose threat of shortages in Ukraine
Moscow has shifted to targeting shopping centers and food distribution sites, and markets in Kyiv and other cities are struggling to keep their shelves stocked.
An aging population in China inspires a new industry: Adult children for hire
A low fertility rate and a rapidly aging population have swelled the number of lonely seniors. Young companion workers and start-ups are stepping in to help.
Beijing expands purge of top generals
President Xi Jinping is targeting officers affiliated with previously ousted leaders, analysts say, even as Beijing seeks to project power across the Indo-Pacific.
BBC
Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move
Liverpool complete the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m.
One dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.
Sir Mel Stride replaced as shadow chancellor as Conservatives reshuffle top team
Andrew Griffith will take over the role as part of Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet reshuffle.
Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
The warning comes after the prime minister said some prisoners serving indefinite sentences could be freed to increase prison capacity.
Man City sign Palmeiras winger Allan for £34m
Manchester City complete the signing of winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m.
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
More than 20 organisations have written a joint letter to John Swinney urging him to scrap his plan for a legal cap on some food and drink prices.
The trial of Lindsay Clancy has gripped the US for weeks - here's what the jury must consider
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with killing her three children.
Driven & hungry Rashford a Man Utd asset - Maguire
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is backing Marcus Rashford to make a big impact at the club this season.
Once a village, now barren land - BBC in the valley devastated by floods
The BBC reports from Sano Barkhu, a village overlooking the town of Syfrubesi, which was destroyed by the Nepal flooding.
South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
The Independent
Trump’s fake AI video of Kharg Island ‘attack’ leaves US military scrambling to explain
President’s very realistic AI slop video, posted to his official Truth Social account, forces Pentagon to step in with a denial
Trump border czar Tom Homan says ‘I don’t know the conditions in Haiti’ as hundreds deported after TPS revoked
The State Department currently warns Americans not to travel to Haiti ‘for any reason’
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky vows retaliation as Kyiv pummelled in drone blitz for fifth day running
The Kremlin announced it was preparing ‘massive strikes’ on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
House Republicans launch investigation into DEA tactic that allowed fentanyl to hit streets
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have launched an investigation into a controversial DEA strategy that allowed large fentanyl shipments to reach the streets
Forecasters give update on Tropical Storm Karina as it strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific
Karina could causes swells likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions along parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula
UN warns vulnerable children ‘falling through cracks’ in UK climate aid
Exclusive: Data from Unicef suggests climate risks faced by children are being overlooked by UK aid – as the UN agency prepares to launch a major campaign calling for children to be better prioritised by the Foreign Office
‘Like Beyonce’: How ‘rock star’ Pope Leo XIV is energising Catholic youth
Tickets for an 80,000-seater stadium event in France sold out in less than an hour, with young people among those hoping to catch a glimpse of a very modern pontiff
Badenoch appoints architect of Truss’s mini-Budget to replace Mel Stride as shadow chancellor
Andrew Griffith, who was a senior Treasury minister that worked on the disastrous mini-Budget, is promoted from shadow business secretary to shadow chancellor
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy set to return for third day of deliberations
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are set to resume deliberating whether to hold the Massachusetts woman criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023
Heartbroken mother tells of trying to save daughter in Cyprus boat capsize tragedy
It was unclear if people remained trapped on the vessel, now lying on the seabed
