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CBC.ca

U.S. military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying its navy warships were targeted
The U.S. military on Saturday said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after navy warships were targeted with missiles, warning that it would "if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet."

Putin orders 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv as U.S. envoys visit Russia and Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, the Kremlin said Saturday, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow to try to revive a stalled push to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods
Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, as teams continued searching for thousands of missing people.

'A surreal moment': Lunenburg's Logan Taylor reflects on making NFL's Chargers
Logan Taylor spent last Sunday hoping his telephone wouldn't ring. The Lunenburg, N.S., native now lives in Los Angeles and Sunday marked the day NFL teams had to make their final roster cuts. The deadline was 3 p.m. PT and if players were getting cut, they'd get a call.

Sharing story of 9/11 'only way I can survive,' says first responder visiting Gander
Gordon Huie, who witnessed the explosion of the Twin Towers, lost his sister in Tower 1 and helped the injured in the hours that followed, visited Gander this week to tell his story and thank residents of Gander for their help and support.

A month after migrants surged into Ceuta, thousands of kids are still stranded on the streets
Ikram, 17, left the Moroccan border town of Fnideq at the end of July, when an estimated 80,000 Moroccans and migrants from countries further south travelled travelled to the northern border city, hoping to cross into Ceuta. For a brief period, Ikram felt relief in the Spanish enclave. But she is now homeless.

As Canada-U.S. relations sour, border towns of upstate New York fear damage will be permanent
As U.S. President Donald Trump fights with Canada on tariffs and his decision to rename Lake Ontario, Americans along the border in upstate New York fear the heightened fight could spell the end of close Canadian ties, to the detriment of their communities.

Some Great Lakes sturgeon may be 400 years old. Scientists are rethinking how to save them
New research suggests Great Lake sturgeon may live more than 400 years — far longer than previously thought. The discovery is forcing scientists to rethink the already-generations-long effort to bring the giant fish back from the brink of extinction.

As Carney advances Metro Vancouver port expansion, environmentalists raise concern for at-risk species
Canada's federal government is taking steps to designate the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 port expansion in Metro Vancouver as a project of national interest. Environmentalists are concerned that fast-tracking the project could damage the Fraser River Estuary, an area integral to the survival of orcas and salmon.

AI-powered surveillance cameras are spreading in Canada
Automatic licence plate recognition cameras are in the spotlight as citizens across North America question their use by municipalities and law enforcement agencies — with some critics calling them a tool for ‘mass surveillance.’One company in particular, Flock Safety, has found itself at the heart of the debate and while the company’s tech has yet to be used in Canada, greater awareness about these AI-powered cameras is raising questions about how Canadian ALPR camera makers operate.
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Toronto Star

US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted with missiles
The U.S. military on Saturday said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles

This 905-horsepower electric SUV is coming to Canada thanks to a major drop in tariffs on Chinese-built EVs
Only 24 Carbon Editions of the new Lotus Eletre are earmarked for Canada, with pricing for the Chinese-built EV starting at $119,900.

Why trees downed in Toronto’s storm might be a sign of what’s to come: ‘It’s a wake-up call’
The city maintains more than 600,000 trees and many are reaching their expiration date, leaving experts concerned about future storms.

Ontario man admits to buying, mutilating, abandoning puppies. 3 dogs left permanently disabled
Jiong Wang travelled around the province and presented himself to sellers as someone who would care for the animals.

Byelection blues for Liberals amid third leadership race since 2018
The Liberals lost in three byelections on Thursday despite consistently polling well ahead of the Official Opposition New Democrats.

A Toronto-area dad sold his home and moved cities to help his autistic son. Why moves like his are raising alarm bells at Ontario public school boards
Ontario public school enrolment is declining, setting off alarm bells as parents look for alternatives.

Floodwaters at Vaughan's new downtown raise questions around new developments and flood risks
Parts of the area are in a floodplain, according to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

Her son was 'caged' for 5 years. Video of his life in isolation at this Ontario hospital has left her 'absolutely, completely horrified'
Jake Gordon now slowly being released from seclusion at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. His mom credits the Star's ongoing investigation for the change.

The damage inflicted by Donald Trump won't go away when he does
It's getting harder to believe that the president is a symptom rather than the cause of what's gone off the rails in the U.S., Susan Delacourt writes.

As Donald Trump's trade war rages, Mark Carney looks to the European Union — and it's looking back
While the U.S. president makes angry social media posts and changes the name of Lake Ontario, Ottawa is trying to shift the historical southward focus of Canada’s economy.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. military strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles
Three tankers were part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies in the region, U.S. military says

Putin orders pause in strikes on Kyiv as Trump envoys visit Russia and Ukraine
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Kyiv on Sunday in an effort to revive peace talks

In China, grassroots investigators work to stop illicitly recorded adult content
Zhou Ninghe has made it his mission to bring perpetrators to justice – and he’s already seen tangible results

Two more people rescued in Nepal 10 days after devastating floods
More than 5,000 remain missing after the floods, which were likely caused by a glacier collapse
Canada, U.S. trade talks reach an impasse
Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs, which will cover $28-billion worth of U.S. imports, are set to take effect on Tuesday

UN votes for more accurate maps to show Africa’s true size
The UN assembly voted 164 to 1, with six abstentions, to support Africa’s campaign for cartographic justice
U.S. businesses think looming countertariffs will inflict pain, but not misery
Insouciance of some manufacturers offers a striking reality check for those hoping Ottawa’s measures will spark a revolt

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
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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

Missouri Asks Supreme Court to Allow Voting Map Benefiting Republicans
Missouri’s Supreme Court said a map redrawn to help Republicans could not be used in November and said voters should decide on the new boundaries.

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says
The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.

Ossoff and Talarico to Share Fund-Raising Event in Hollywood
The event with the Georgia and Texas Democrats will be hosted by Shonda Rhimes.

How Naomi Osaka Became the Fashion Queen of the Tennis Court
At the U.S. Open she is playing a whole new style game.

What Led to Maria Bartiromo’s Downfall at Fox News
The network this week took Maria Bartiromo off the air, pulling one of the last hosts whose coverage of Dominion Voting Systems drew an expensive defamation lawsuit.

Putin Orders Pause in Kyiv Strikes Ahead of Visit by U.S. Envoys
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, arrived in Moscow to meet with the Russian leader. They head to Kyiv next, in an effort to revive peace talks.

Putin Denies a Draft Is Coming, but Some Russian Men Are Taking No Chances
As the fear of a possible mobilization becomes a fixture of daily life across Russia, many men are deciding whether to flee, hide or sit tight.

Not So Supreme, Mr. Roberts
Courting authoritarianism with a rapacious Trump.

Scenic Route
The season’s new releases give us a cultural road map, but the most rewarding reading, listening and watching comes from the detours.

What Will Happen to Lindsay Clancy in the Long Term?
Even as a jury failed to reach a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, her future is unlikely to include freedom, at least for a long time. But Americans have been divided over the goal of her confinement.
CNBC

Trump’s state capitalism comes to the oil industry with his unprecedented Venezuela deal
The deal comes eight months after Washington ousted former President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid.

U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships
Three Iranian crude oil carriers were hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, U.S. Central Command reported.

Abel: Two ways Berkshire hopes to cash in on AI
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC the company is pursuing AI opportunities on two paths.

This enhanced geothermal project aims to unlock gigawatts of power to fuel the data center boom
Power demand in the U.S. is rising. Fervo Energy bets that its project in Utah will prove that enhanced geothermal can be part of the power mix going forward.

Meet the CISO: A new front line star in the AI cybersecurity war
The OpenAI-Hugging Face agent hack sent shockwaves through the business world and helped put the chief information security officer into the spotlight.

GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers' century-old rivalry
General Motors and Ford are looking for new potential growth areas, including by seeking military contracts and getting into energy storage businesses.

Italy's Meloni just hit a major political milestone. Former leaders say economic reform must follow
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government became the country's longest-serving cabinet since World War II on Friday.

From Trump’s takeover threats to a ‘northern neighborhood,’ why the EU chief is going to Greenland
The visit comes as Trump renews his push for greater U.S. control of the self-governing Danish territory.

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.
Washington Post

U.S. says it hit 3 Iranian oil tankers, including one near Kharg Island
U.S. Central Command said the strikes were in response to the launch by Iran of missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships.

U.S. envoys to meet Putin in Moscow, pressing Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The U.S. envoys are expected to meet the Russian and Ukrainian presidents in turn. The effort comes as negotiations have stalled with little sign of a path to peace.

After nine months at sea, a muted stay in Thailand for crew of USS Abraham Lincoln
The aircraft carrier’s record-long Iran war deployment, which some of the crew described as a grueling odyssey, is winding down at last.

The U.N. backed a map that shows Africa true to size. The U.S. was sole objector.
The U.S. was the only country to vote against the U.N. resolution, which encourages the use of an “Equal Earth” map. The U.S. described it as a “radical ideological project.”

Sears isn’t dead. It’s alive and well in Mexico.
On opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, two stores tell the story of the iconic American brand’s diverging fortunes.

Trove of documents reveals alleged chemical weapons stockpile in Sudan
A text message to a military officer involved in airstrikes included video of an apparent victim with charred skin, with the words: “Your cooking.”

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.
BBC

Alpine's Gasly beats Russell to stunning Monza pole
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly takes a stunning pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, ahead of Mercedes' George Russell.

US hits three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships were targeted
US Central Command says the attacks came after Iran launched ballistic missiles at two of its Navy warships.

US envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia before travelling to Ukraine on Sunday.

King and Queen join Highland games fans at Braemar Gathering
The King and Queen watched events including Highland dancing, caber tossing and pipe bands performing at the annual event in Royal Deeside.

Disruption at Port of Dover as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roads
The government says it condemns "the behaviour in Dover" and the hours-long disruption it caused.

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

Jaguar Land Rover confirms planned job cuts
The firm says it needs to save about £1.7bn over the next two years.

Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000
The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn.

Chris Mason: Reform UK winded by donations row as insiders call for shift in approach
Nigel Farage's admirers in the party are calling for a stronger operation as the party aims for power.
The Independent
Congo wedding party horror as major fire kills at least 22 people
The fire started late on Friday and continued into the early hours of Saturday
US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after two of its warships targeted with missiles
Central Command told Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: ‘If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost’
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin orders 72-hour pause in Kyiv strikes, Moscow claims – as Trump’s envoys fly in
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to visit Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend

Chancellor warns of tough Budget as Iran war puts strain on economy
Donald Trump’s war with Iran is hitting ‘inflation, growth and borrowing costs’, John Healey warns
Nigel Farage expects ‘many more investigations’ into Reform UK amid fallout over donations scandal
Reform leader says there will be ‘many more’ probes into his party in the wake of fresh allegations made by Channel 4

Iranian death row prisoner smuggles out desperate plea to the world: Do not forget about us
Exclusive: From behind the bars of a brutal Iranian prison, a political dissident awaiting execution describes life behind bars - and says the war with the US has made carrying out executions easier for the regime. Alex Croft reports

Meet the young Iranian protestors facing execution
As Iran ramps up executions of protestors, Amirhossein Miresmaeili speaks to the families and friends of those on death row

Woman with endometriosis can’t make it through the day without painkillers: ‘I feel like a drug addict’
Laura Jones, 32, says she ‘cannot believe people walk around without any pain’ after suffering for decades with multiple health conditions

Thousands rally in Croatia demanding urgent cleanup of toxic waste from a town
Tens of thousands of people have rallied in Croatia in an environmental demonstration
Smartphones are now banned in schools, but teachers are divided on how to enforce it
Schools now have a legal obligation to keep children off their mobile phones for the first time. But teachers disagree on which method is most effective























