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CBC.ca

Trailblazing Indigenous actor and director Georgina Lightning dead at 63

Indigenous filmmaker and actor Georgina Lightning has died at the age of 63. Her daughter, Crystle Lightning, announced the news online late Saturday night, just before 11 p.m., though no details about the cause of death were shared.

Manitoba family searches for answers nearly 2 years after daughter died following dental procedure

The parents of a 23-year-old woman who died after she went to have her wisdom teeth removed at a southern Manitoba dental clinic say they've been left "shattered" and searching for answers nearly two years after their daughter's death.

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, cancelling flights at Jakarta airport and others

Anak Krakatau volcano erupted in Indonesia early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting other domestic airports as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia.

Woman found alive in home destroyed by Nepal flood, days after family began mourning rites

Believing she had perished in Nepal's deadly floods, the family of Chandika Kumari Shrestha started the ritual of mourning the elderly woman's death.

Israeli strikes kill 4 in southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes killed four people, including two women, in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the Lebanese Health Ministry said, as Israel retaliated for what it said were Hezbollah drone attacks within areas occupied by its troops.

U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held "encouraging" talks in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of a renewed push to end more than 4½ years of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Counter-tariffs won't just affect the cost of goods for Canadians. They'll hit the trailers moving them too

Canadians bracing for billions of dollars in counter-tariffs won't just see prices rise on American items like produce, toilet paper and furniture, but on the very semi-trailers used to haul those goods.
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Toronto Star

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Globe and Mail

Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged into first place in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, ​exit polls showed, putting a far-right party on the cusp of power at state level for the first time since World War Two.

Miami officials say five dead, five in hospital after Amazon plane crashes off airport runway

Authorities said at least five people were killed after an Amazon cargo plane barreled off a Miami airport runway and collided with cars. The plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday. Flights were paused at the busy travel hub.

U.S. renews push to end Ukraine war

U.S. peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Sunday as the Trump administration renewed its push to end Russia's four-and-a-half-year war in Ukraine.

Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway at Miami airport, killing five

Collision halts flights at busy travel hub as black smoke is seen pouring from fiery plane

Canadian skyrunner still missing on Italian side of Matterhorn

Kalie McCrystal, who friends say is a highly experienced athlete, was last spotted on Tuesday

Far-right AfD win German regional election but fall short of majority

The AfD won 44 per cent of the vote and delivered a drubbing to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives

Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau eruption prompts flight cancellations in Indonesia

Closure of eight airports had affected 170,000 passengers from 1,558 cancelled flights by Sunday evening

Trump envoys visit Moscow, Kyiv in bid to revive peace efforts

Zelensky’s meeting with Witkoff and Kushner comes a day after closed-door talks with Putin as Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange fire

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill seven

Lebanese President’s office called the strikes ‘a dangerous escalation’ that targeted civilian infrastructure

Iran to announce new ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz, official says

Comments come a day after U.S. Central Command hit three Iranian tankers in response to strikes on two U.S. Navy Ships
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Global News

U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’

Diplomats say the U.S., Britain, France and Germany now seek to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations.

U.S. envoys Witkoff, Kushner hold ‘encouraging’ talks in Ukraine

The trip by the Americans follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks.

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, strands thousands as flights cancelled

Volcanic ash spread across parts of Jakarta and Lampung province on Sumatra’s southern tip, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said.

New Delhi building collapse leaves 1 dead, others trapped

Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken ageing structures.

U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy ships

The U.S. military says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships in the region.

Carney made reforms a factor in recognizing Palestine: Here’s where they stand

A year after Canada recognized the State of Palestine, questions remain about the reforms Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Palestinian Authority had committed to.

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.
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New York Times

AfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe

A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said.

Why Labor’s Share of Wealth Is Shrinking

Workers’ share of our national income is declining rapidly but we’re not sure why.

What to Know About Cargo Plane That Overran Its Runway, Killing 5 in Miami

The plane, which was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo fleet, flew from Puerto Rico to Miami. It crashed into several vehicles after overrunning the runway.

Two Fatal NYPD Shootings in One Week. What Happens Next?

In police shootings in Times Square and at the Brooklyn Bridge, officers had to make split-second decisions in confronting emotionally disturbed people who were violent or threatening violence.

Giuliani Says Mamdani Should Skip 9/11 Memorial

During an anti-Muslim diatribe, the former mayor called for Mr. Mamdani to skip the ceremonies. The mayor has said he is going.

Armed Man Arrested After Charging Toward Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor

The authorities are charging the man, who they said had two pistols and a Taser on him but did not draw his weapons, with misdemeanor assault.

The Battle to Be Australia’s Best Pie

A hot meat pie from any roadside bakery is a staple on a long Australian road trip, but what does it take to be crowned a winner?

For Trump’s Former Fixer, a Tortured Path From ‘Rat’ to Reconciliation

The president has made peace with Michael D. Cohen, his onetime lawyer who turned against him. But contrary to Mr. Trump’s claims, Mr. Cohen has not recanted the testimony that helped convict his former boss.

The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge

Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?

Germany’s Far Right Just Misses Majority in Crucial State Election

The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, trounced its rivals but was left unsure if it will be able to govern in Saxony-Anhalt. The result shocked Germany.

CNBC

Israel-Hezbollah clashes deepen threat to fragile truce as Lebanon's president calls for U.S. support

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the U.S. to help stop Israeli attacks after Sunday strikes killed at least seven people.

Treasury yields face 4.8% test as fiscal risks threaten to spill into other assets

Treasury yields face a test at 4.8%, with a sustained move above that potentially creating "meaningful problems" for other asset classes, said Miller Tabak.

Volcano eruption disrupts hundreds of flights at Southeast Asia's second-busiest airport

Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption disrupted hundreds of flights across Indonesia, with flight cancellations extending into Monday.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's ‘little excursion’ becomes an uphill battle as Iran war continues

Comments from U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright over suggest those promises may be increasingly difficult to reconcile.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright says Iran nuclear deal may never happen

Iran warned of faster, heavier retaliation against U.S. attacks while acknowledging the war’s mounting toll on its economy.

SEC sues ISS as Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of proxy advisers

The SEC sued Institutional Shareholder Services to enforce a subpoena as the Trump administration increases scrutiny of influential proxy advisers.

Sugar is outperforming the stock market this year. Here's what's driving it, and where it can go from here

The sweetener's prices surged last week, reflecting a sharp deterioration in the global supply outlook.

‘Model fatigue’ sets in as AI labs race to roll out new versions at frenetic pace

Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google all released model updates this week, while Nvidia said it's acquiring open-source AI platform Hugging Face.

LeBron James teases partnership with Polymarket

LeBron James on Saturday teased an upcoming partnership with the prediction markets platform Polymarket in a social media post.

Washington Post

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BBC

New videos of man at centre of 9/11 lawsuit reveal links to extremists and Saudi state

The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.

Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 270,000 stranded as airports extend closure

Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from the capital Jakarta, began erupting late on Friday.

Germany's far-right AfD hails big victory in east, but falls short of majority

Alternative for Germany hails a "historic" success as preliminary results show a big margin of victory with almost 44% of the vote.

Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD

The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.

Alcaraz delivers statement win to reach US Open last eight

Carlos Alcaraz continues his return from long-term injury with a hugely impressive fourth-round win against Tommy Paul at the US Open.

Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation

Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.

Cooler temperatures with wet and windy weather forecast for UK this week

Weekend warmth gives way to rain and strong winds for many into the start of the new week.

China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy

It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.

Protesters block roads in Portsmouth after 140 migrants arrive in boat

The government condemns "thuggish behaviour" in the second major anti-migrant protest of the weekend.

Andrew Scott feels the Pressure as 'unsung hero' in WW2 thriller

The actor reveals how he approached playing James Stagg, the "chilly" meteorologist key to D-Day's success.

The Independent

Rescuers search for people trapped in a New Delhi building collapse as death toll rises to 6

Search and rescue teams are combing through the debris of a collapsed building in New Delhi as the death toll has climbed to six

Hundreds of demonstrators in standoff against police in Portsmouth after small boat migrants brought ashore

Video footage showed protesters facing up to police and shouting ‘stop the boats’ on Sunday evening

Far-right AfD wins crucial Germany state election in political earthquake

AfD could become first far-right party to gain power at regional or parliament level in Germany since the Nazis

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky predicts another winter at war despite ‘substantive talks’ with Trump envoys

Zelensky calls for air defence and energy support if trilateral talks with Putin and Trump fail to end Ukraine war

Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the UN’s top court

Germany is challenging claims at the United Nations' top court that it is facilitating genocide in Gaza by supplying arms to Israel

Iran-US war latest: Tehran vows to extend ‘exclusion zone’ near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on tankers

Centcom denies Iran's claims of successful attack on a US military vessel as a ‘total lie’

Roman man’s tribute to beloved pet cat and dog found in 1,800-year-old mosaic

Cat’s name likely hints at villa owner’s link to North Africa

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.

Documentarian Alex Gibney on the power and influence of Elon Musk

Alex Gibney's new documentary “Musk” premieres this week at the Venice Film Festival

When lunch is the main event, here's a 'Greek Out' take on halibut and halloumi skewers

Cookbook author and food maven Maria Koutsogiannis would like to have a word about main dishes