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CBC.ca
Alberta Chief Justice Ritu Khullar dies after battle with illness
The chief justice of Alberta, who also served as the chief justice of the courts of appeal of Alberta, Nunavut and Northwest Territories, has died after battling an illness.
Survivor Greece contestant Stavros Floros sues producers after leg severed in accident
A former contestant on the Greek edition of the hit competition show Survivor is suing the show's producers after a horrific boat accident led to him having part of his leg cut off.
Federal Tories launch 'Conservatives for Canada' campaign ahead of Alberta referendum
The federal Conservatives have launched a campaign to engage their supporters and encourage them to vote to stay in Canada in the upcoming Alberta referendum.
PQ leader says he's worried Ottawa is meddling in Quebec election
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he's worried the Canadian government is meddling in the Quebec provincial election, saying there is a “possibility that we are facing the greatest federal interference in our affairs and our election since 1995.”
Trump says Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad in latest U.S. effort to end Ukraine war
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, are heading abroad to attempt to forge a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. president told reporters on Friday.
Hamilton NHL prospect Matthew Mayich 'needs a miracle' after training collapse, family lawyer says
Hamilton-born NHL prospect Matthew Mayich 'needs a miracle' in hospital after he collapsed during a 'brutal' workout at Arizona State University last month, according to his family's lawyer. Rob Carey is calling for the university to investigate the incident.
Billy Ray Cyrus reacts to Miley changing her stage name
Pop singer Miley dropped "Cyrus" from her name on her social media accounts earlier this week, and now her famous father Billy Ray Cyrus is clearing up the confusion on social media.
Man charged with arson after cars torched outside Liberal MP's home: police
Toronto police say they have arrested and charged a man in connection to an arson investigation after several cars were torched at the home of a Scarborough MP last week.
Helicopter search suspended for Squamish, B.C., mountain runner missing on Matterhorn
The helicopter search for Canadian mountain runner Kalie McCrystal, who was last seen on Tuesday above the Jean-Antoine Carrel hut of the Matterhorn, has been suspended after repeated aerial sweeps of the Italian side of the mountain.
Vancouver police officer accused of defrauding 19 victims of $3M
Vancouver police say a high-profile officer who was arrested on Thursday allegedly defrauded 19 victims of a total of about $3 million.
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Toronto Star
Conservative MP launches 'stay' campaign in Alberta referendum
Dane Lloyd, the Conservative MP for the Edmonton-area riding of Parkland, is spearheading the initiative to convince Albertans that the province can do better within Canada.
Olivia Chow unveils property tax pledge in re-election bid
The property tax rate is an often fraught debate at city hall.
Former Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster joins federal government's Alto high-speed rail project
Phil Verster was CEO of provincial transit agency Metrolinx, overseeing the Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRTs.
Arson suspect arrested after vehicles destroyed outside Scarborough MP Salma Zahid's home
The man was arrested Sunday for the incident that took place on Aug. 27.
Doug Ford's Tories getting a Trump bump, poll suggests
U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war against Canada is giving Premier Doug Ford's governing Progressive Conservatives a boost in popularity, a new poll suggests.
Thousands still without power in Toronto days after destructive storms: Toronto Hydro
The utility company said Wednesday's storm was one of the "most significant" weather events in recent memory.
Jason Kenney calls for investigation into Alberta separatist party after a mysterious $190,000 surge in donations
A Star investigation found $18,000 in donations appear to be from four people from out of province — a violation of Alberta election rules.
Trump's tariffs forced this U.S. company's move to Canada. And it's not the only one
Canada has become a better place to do business for some U.S. companies that sell globally, thanks to tariff-free access to major overseas markets
Olivia Chow opts out of antisemitism debate
Chow's team says she isn't officially launching her campaign until the day after the debate, and isn't participating in candidate events before then. Organizers say Chow's team hadn't said timing was an issue.
Doug Ford’s government rejected Toronto’s proposals to restore traffic lanes and keep bike lanes: sources
As the province prepares to rip out some or all of Toronto's core cycleways, two sources confirm that the Ford government walked away from compromises that would have restored traffic lanes while keeping bike lanes.
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Globe and Mail
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.
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case after jury deadlock
Mistrial paves the way for a potential second trial, Plymouth County District Attorney has not decided whether to retry the case
White House releases retro-style arcade games inviting players to block border ‘siege,’ fill Trump Accounts
Site features five 1980s-style video games with one more ‘coming soon’
Netanyahu’s political allies renew calls for removal of Gazans as Israeli election nears
It revives Palestinian fears that Israel ultimately aims to forcibly expel them from Gaza despite U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to end the conflict there
Two trapped workers rescued alive from tunnel in Nepal, officials say
In footage provided by the Nepal Army, rescuers pull two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel on Friday.
Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters ahead of diplomatic talks with U.S.
Ukrainian President says preliminary dates have been set for meetings in both Moscow and Kyiv
The Week in Numbers: Nvidia snaps up Hugging Face, Shein's lacklustre IPO
From Nvidia buying platform developer Hugging Face for billions to Shein's lacklustre IPO, here's a round up the big markets stories of the week.
Rogue OpenAI agents hijacked German website in AI breakout this spring
OpenAI officials learned of the incident weeks ago but kept it under wraps as executives grappled with the fallout from the July breach of Hugging Face
Romanian prosecutors indict influencer Andrew Tate for trafficking minors, money laundering
Tate brothers were arrested in Miami in late July after Britain requested their extradition
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Global News
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.
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.
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New York Times
Robust Hiring Reinforces Strength of the U.S. Economy
Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent last month, signs of a stability that contrasted with high inflation weighing on households and markets.
Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.
Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight
Republican groups had asked the court to clear the way for political parties to pay the same low-cost ad rates as candidates, a move that could undercut a Democratic advantage in the midterms.
Judge Once Again Blocks Trump Administration’s Plans to Restrict Mail-In Ballots
The ruling arrived before the Supreme Court could decide whether to intervene but appeared certain to set off yet another round of appeals.
For Gaza to Recover, Hamas Must Be Expelled
If Western supporters of the Palestinians want to help Gaza, denounce Hamas.
Judge Declares a Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s Murder Case
Also, regulators scrutinize steering-wheel-free cars. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
In Complex Cases Like Lindsay Clancy’s, a Unanimous Verdict Can Be Hard to Reach
Hung juries are not common, but the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy was emotionally wrenching and uniquely complicated.
Six-Week-Old Infant Died From Measles, Lancaster Coroner Says
The ruling casts doubt on statements from the federal health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who speculated that measles deaths reported by the state may have been “fabricated.”
Influencers, Noise and Weed: Has the U.S. Open Become a ‘Zoo’?
As the Open grows ever more popular, tennis fans wonder if “the people’s tournament” has become too rowdy.
Homeland Security Dept. Asks for Inquiries Into Voting Machines
Critics of ballot-marking devices have claimed that hackers could manipulate digital codes on ballots. Election experts say the systems are safe to use.
CNBC
Longtime Fox News host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of termination
Maria Bartiromo, the longtime host of Fox News and Fox Business programming, has disputed reports she was fired from the cable TV networks.
Tesla's stock drops 6% as Cybercab update 'underwhelms' Wall Street
Tesla's long-awaited Cybercab update failed to dazzle investors.
Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates
President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.
White House has vetted candidates for key CFTC vacancies, sources tell CNBC. It's unclear if they will be filled
Filling open commissioner positions at the regulatory agency has been a sticking point in negotiations over the Clarity Act.
U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Diesel hits record high as Ukraine and Iran wars knock out refineries, fueling inflation worries
Higher prices come as Ukraine pounds Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports.
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 beats earnings expectations, issues upbeat guidance but stock falls
CEO Jay Chaudhry said he's "very bullish" on Zscaler's agentic Zero Trust offering, which is gaining early momentum
Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts as analysts see ‘halo effect’ for German auto industry
Volkswagen shares jumped on Friday after it announced plans to slash a further 50,000 jobs as part of its transformation plan.
Lululemon stock plunges 20% 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.
Washington Post
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.
9 days after deadly Nepal floods, 2 men are rescued from tunnel
Video shared by Nepal's authorities showed the moment a man was hauled from a tunnel. Nearly 1,300 people have died after flash floods swept through the region.
How a wondrous forest has survived in the heart of Latin America’s largest city
For almost four decades, the Guarani have fought to expand their four-acre territory, Brazil’s smallest officially recognized Indigenous area, to encompass 1,315 acres of largely preserved forest they consider ancestral land.
Under pressure, Iran lashes out and ramps up rhetoric
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said that Iran’s strategy would now be “asymmetrical” and warned, “Dark months await the American economy.”
Uber ceases operations in Nigeria, catching drivers and riders by surprise
The abrupt announcement, amid operating challenges and high oil prices, leaves the ride-hailing app with a diminished presence in Africa.
‘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.
ICE announces detention of suspect in slaying of Argentine model Agostina Jalabert
Mexican authorities have accused the model’s boyfriend of femicide.
BBC
Greaves becomes first woman to win match on European Tour
Beau Greaves makes darts history by beating Daryl Gurney at the Czech Open to become the first woman to win a match on the European Tour.
Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool
Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?
'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell
Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.
How London City proved they can live up to the hype
There was an expectation on London City Lionesses to live up to the hype and deliver in the Women's Super League's season opener - and they did.
Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich
Alexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich.
Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Victoria Fuller tells the BBC Cleveland Police needs to become part of a larger, strategic force with greater resources.
Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings
How Liverpool and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.
Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder
With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?
Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks
Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.
Examining US official's claim that data centres 'don't use water'
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick falsely suggested that data centres don't use water.
The Independent
Colorado man who was free on bond in wife's alleged killing is jailed after hit-and-run
A Colorado man who had been free on $3 million bond in his wife's death has been arrested after prosecutors allege he got in a hit-and-run crash with two vehicles in Denver
Child-like sex doll ban takes step closer to becoming law after MPs back new bill
MPs backed the Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Bill on Friday which criminalises the possession, sale and manufacture of the dolls in England and Wales
Former New Mexico lawmaker pleads guilty to diverting public school funds
A former high-ranking Democratic legislator in New Mexico already convicted in federal fraud case has pleaded guilty to related state charges
Brazilian Supreme Court justices at odds as election and probe into failed bank loom
Brazil’s Supreme Court has plunged further into an institutional crisis, as two of its best known justices are now requesting major sanctions against each other
Judge blocks Trump’s new USPS rules for mail-in ballots with just weeks before midterm elections
Time is ticking as election officials fear thousands of eligible voters could be wrongly disenfranchised under new rules
Ex-Olympian says Reflecting Pool case is about ‘defending democracy’ as judge likely to block Trump from going after him again
Judge appears poised to keep federal prosecutors away from David Hearn after Jeanine Pirro suggested more charges could be coming
‘Homewrecker’ lawsuit against ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema can move forward, judge rules
Sinema described their sexual encounters during a deposition in July, testifying the relationship became sexual in 2024 during a trip to Napa
UN nuclear agency members draft resolution reporting Iran to the UN Security Council
The United States, Britain, France and Germany have drafted a resolution for possible consideration by the Board of Governors of the U.N. nuclear watchdog that seeks to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations, diplomats say
Shoppers outraged after learning Ulta Beauty stores are allowing Flock cameras
The beauty retailer’s social media pages are flooded with criticism from shoppers angry over its use of Flock cameras
Nigel Farage says Reform won’t be distracted by ‘campaign of attacks’ at party conference — UK politics live
Farage’s speech to Reform UK conference disrupted by several hecklers carried out by security
