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CBC.ca

Uncovered texts reveal alleged gun-for-hire network tied to attempted Project South hit
Court documents filed by Crown prosecutors say the alleged hit on a jail official that triggered the police corruption and organized crime case known as Project South was organized by suspects contracting out the job using aliases on an encrypted messaging platform.

Russian enriched uranium shipped to Canadian-owned Westinghouse in U.S.
While the Russian military attacks Ukraine's power infrastructure, Europe and the U.S. still depend on Russian nuclear fuel to power their electricity grids. Canadian-owned Westinghouse Electric is among the companies that receive low enriched uranium from Russia to fuel commercial nuclear reactors in the U.S., shipping data analyzed by the fifth estate shows.

Trump orders joint military exercises with South Korea to be scaled back
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearize Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

Grizzly bear escapes enclosure at Calgary Zoo
One-year-old grizzly bear Fitz escaped his enclosure at the Calgary Zoo Sunday morning. The zoo says the bear was safely returned to his enclosure.

Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is now the deadliest in its history
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history. The D.R.C.'s public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945.

Meet Finn, the 15-year-old who saved a shark in New Brunswick
“When we saw it, it looked really hurt, it almost looked dead," says Finn Holland. "But then we saw subtle movements.”

Teva Canada recalls some Pregabalin capsules over sertraline contamination concerns
Teva Canada is recalling some of its Teva-Pregabalin 150 mg capsules after it said routine testing identified possible contamination with the drug sertraline.

Driver in custody after bus in Hungary crashes into ditch, killing 12 and injuring at least 10
A passenger bus carrying Polish tourists on a highway in Hungary went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing a dozen people and injuring at least 10 early Sunday, police said. The bus was travelling on eastbound lanes near Mezokeresztes around 140 kilometres east of Budapest.

Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83
Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83.
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Toronto Star

Did the Yankees' Jose Caballero use a 'dirty little tactic' on Toronto's sacrifice fly? Here's what the Blue Jays say
Yankees third baseman appeared to try to block Toronto's runner on third base from seeing when the fly ball was caught.

Racers and locals thrilled by 'chaotic' Honda Indy in Markham
Despite a shaky start to the festival, the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham had been a thrilling success, drivers and locals say.

Woman dead after being 'swept' into Lake Ontario near Mississauga park
Mississauga fire found the woman around 11:15 p.m. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.

Peel police rescue 9 people clinging to capsized boat near Port Credit
Officers found the vessel flipped over nearly 50 metres south of the Ridgetown break wall, a Peel police spokesperson said.

Ontario nursing regulator targets questionable practices by med spas offering Botox and other injections
The College of Nurses of Ontario has also proposed changes to rein in practice of absentee supervision that some say has put patients at risk.

This century-old $12.2M Rosedale mansion is a modern art collector's dream — with a minimalist makeover
Originally designed in 1908, the historic home’s brick exterior opens to a modern, updated interior and is “truly one of a kind,” the listing agent says.

Health minister warns Alberta's plan to expand private care may violate federal law
Alberta's controversial Bill 11 allows some physicians to provide publicly covered care while offering some privately paid services.

Unions slam Carney government over silence on Bank of Canada's use of replacement workers
Concerns have been raised about the Liberal government’s commitment to anti-scab legislation that it passed just two years ago.

Roof collapses at Toronto's iconic Zanzibar Tavern after 3-alarm fire
Owner Allen Cooper said he believes the fire came in through the roof. His father, David Cooper, opened the adult entertainment club in the 1960s.

Jen Agg was dealing with her own personal hell when anti-vaccine protesters targeted her Toronto restaurant
In an exclusive book excerpt, Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg shares how she faced down hostile anti-vax protesters.
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Globe and Mail

Trump orders scale back of joint military operations with South Korea, cites lack of help with Iran
The 11 days of exercises involving 18,000 South Korean soldiers were designed to beef up readiness against North Korean threats
Floodwaters damage Indianapolis furniture maker’s home and workshop
Frank Gounder had been at home as floodwaters crept up his driveway until they were about 0.61 metres in the house and his workshop.

Alaska is a prime example of the electoral chaos the SAVE Act would create
For Americans in remote communities, the proposed requirements for voting would be extremely difficult to meet

Moroccan security forces arrest 294 migrants trying to reach Ceuta after calls for another mass crossing
The latest attempt comes two weeks after tens of thousands of would-be migrants rushed toward Ceuta in one of the deadliest migration crises to hit the region

At least seven dead from storms and flooding in Indiana
Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power by midday Sunday

LeBlanc to meet U.S. trade rep today as Wednesday tariff threat looms
LeBlanc’s spokesperson says the meeting is a chance to take stock of the work done by the negotiating teams so far
Five things you need to know about the Canada-U.S. trade talks
Negotiations have become heated ahead of an Aug. 19 deadline to avoid a new suite of tariffs

Aid effort expands in Colombia nearly a week after earthquake
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck Monday morning in San Jose del Palmar, killing at least 290 and causing severe damage
Crews battle major wildfires in Belgium and Greece as two die on island near Athens
The blaze now torching Belgium has far surpassed a 2011 fire that burned nearly 14 square kilometres in the same area

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in Sicilian museum heist during Italian holiday
Theft comes just days after police in the city of Parma announced that they had recovered three stolen artworks by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth about €10-million
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Global News

Colombia’s president asks Trump to suspend tariffs amid earthquake recovery
There has been no immediate response from President Donald Trump's administration to Abelardo de la Espriella's request for a suspension.

Trump suggests ‘declaring’ Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, Iran rebuffs claim
Throughout the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and assertions that a peace deal is imminent.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 38
The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

Gas prices set to change when excise tax pause expires — what to know
Some temporarily relief at the gas pump for Canadian consumers is set to end next month when the fuel excise tax pause is scheduled to expire.

Colombia earthquake rescue continues as hundreds remain missing
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage wins byelection against Count Binface
Farage abruptly quit his seat in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report a five million pound gift from an overseas crypto billionaire.

Trump slaps new tariffs on drones, including from some key U.S. allies
A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.

U.K. records hottest day of 2026 as western Europe heats up again
The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28.

U.S. says Canada among China’s ‘biggest enablers’ in avoiding Trump tariffs
A new White House report released Thursday accuses China of routing their exports through third countries with more favourable U.S. tariff rates or avoid them altogether.

Vance asked Ukraine to not strike Russian energy infrastructure: reports
A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday.
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New York Times

Cuba Is Out of Time
Governments can afford to keep playing the waiting game. Ordinary Cubans cannot.

Trump Orders Pentagon to Curtail Military Exercises With Ally South Korea
In a social media post, the president scolded South Korea for not helping denuclearize Iran, and also praised North Korea and its leader.

Hayden Panettiere, Star of ‘Nashville’ and ‘Heroes,’ Dies at 36
In May, she published a memoir after a tumultuous decade that involved depression, substance abuse, losing custody of her daughter and stints in rehab.

U.S. and Iran Blow Through Deadline to Agree to a Broad Deal to End War
President Trump said a cease-fire agreed in June would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program and finish the conflict, but the countries appear far apart.

‘Posh George,’ the Convicted Fraudster in Nigel Farage’s Inner Circle
Scrutiny over the gifts and support provided by George Cottrell to Mr. Farage, the Reform U.K. leader, will continue even after he won last week’s special election in Clacton.

Indiana Prepares for More Rain After Days of Deadly Storms
Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday.

Kushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump’s Gaza Plan
The president’s son-in-law met the Palestinian militant group’s leaders in Egypt, officials said. He will soon see Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader.

Zale Parry, Aquatic Hollywood Star and Early Acid Tripper, Dies at 93
A diving feat landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated and led to a film and TV career. She also took part in one of the first LSD studies.

Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.

What We Know About the Storms Battering the Midwest
A lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, killing at least eight.
CNBC

China's economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepens
The data is reinforcing concerns about the health of the world's second-largest economy, which has grappled with a deepening supply-demand imbalance.

Treasury yields edge lower as investors look ahead to latest FOMC minutes
Treasury yields fell as traders awaited the latest FOMC minutes due later this week.

Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz sank to a new low as a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire on Monday with no deal in sight.

Ferrari Luce: Polarizing EV becomes a $40 million collector’s item
The auction of the Luce comes nearly three months after Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, which was priced at 550,000 euros (roughly $640,000).

CNBC Daily Open: U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire
The fragile and contested ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire today with no extension in sight.

Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally
Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally

Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations
On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.

Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever
Lamborghini's Revuelto SV is a limited-edition V12 hybrid with over 1,050 horsepower, a 2.4-second 0-to-100 kph time and a $741,172 starting price.

The internet's grandma has advice for late bloomers: 'It doesn't all have to be perfect'
Kim Murstein and Gail Rudnick are the duo behind "Excuse My Grandma," an advice podcast that dives into life, love and other issues across generations.

Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market
European markets fly under the radar when compared with larger and more liquid U.S. markets, but Goldman Sachs offered to dispel some of the myths.
Washington Post

U.S. commander calls mental health a priority after he visits USS Lincoln
Amid reports of burnout and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Adm. Brad Cooper acknowledged that long stretches at sea can be challenging but said some of the concerns were "old news."

Jared Kushner meets Hamas on Mideast trip to push Gaza deal
The president's son-in-law and envoy is expected in Jerusalem on Monday for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who last week rejected the Trump-backed 15-point plan.

Shocking death of former professor reverberates at Cambridge — and well beyond
The death of Jason Arday, 41, came a little more than a week after he resigned from his post at the university amid accusations of plagiarism that ignited a culture-war firestorm.

At least 47 dead after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
The earthquake took place around 5 a.m. and was centered off the coast of Flores Island in the quake-prone archipelago.

How to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one died
A deadly temblor devastated Armenia in 1999, spurring a reconstruction that allowed the city to build back stronger. When disaster struck this time, it was prepared.

U.S., Canada aim for deal to avert Trump’s threat of 50 percent tariffs
The levies, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, are the latest exchange in a dispute that has disrupted the once harmonious relationship over the past year.

Frustration with Trump grows among U.S.’s Persian Gulf allies, officials say
Gulf leaders worry the president is unable to manage the diplomacy necessary to secure peace with Iran, according to Arab and Western officials.

A Nazi bunker stands in the way of Berlin’s housing plans
A plan to build apartments over the bunker is igniting debate on how Germany should address its complex history under Adolf Hitler.
BBC

Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.

Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan
US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday.

Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday
Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

Signings impress but squad issues remain - learnings from Man Utd's summer
Positives, negatives and areas to address urgently - how are Michael Carrick's Manchester United shaping up now pre-season is over?

Bronze explains out-of-character contract extension
England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea.

Singapore police investigate assault on elderly man who patted child's head
A man believed to be the father of the young girl allegedly threw the 73-year-old to the ground.

Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens
The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights.

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules
The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

'Are you not entertained?' - Hunt enters stardom with iconic quadruple
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.
The Independent

NHS programme could prevent 100 kidney transplants being rejected each year
In addition to ensuring blood types match, scientists will now align white blood cells as closely as possible

Kushner sits with Netanyahu to talk Gaza after 2-hour meeting with Hamas
Mideast negotiator and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the premier rejected the 15-point, U.S.-backed road map to move the truce deal forward in Gaza

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as top Trump aide
The new prime minister spoke over message to who he believed was White House chief of staff Susie Wiles

Section of M6 closed after serious collision with traffic disruption expected for hours
The collision involved three heavy goods vehicles and a car

JP Morgan boss warns John Healey against raising bank taxes ahead of Budget
Jamie Dimon told the Chancellor in a phone call that higher taxes can result in jobs being driven elsewhere, according to reports.

Trump blames Reflecting Pool ‘vandals’ for dead grass where his July 4 celebrations were held
‘Anybody who thinks the Reflecting Pool wasn’t vandalized should go back to Law School,’ Trump claimed, in an apparent jab at Jeanine Pirro

Police end two-day stand-off after suspect found asleep on roof
The man was pulled down the ladder before being arrested by officers in the garden of the property

Hundreds of cells empty at Britain’s new-build prison more than a year after opening
HMP Millsike near York is a new-build prison that opened last March
Homes damaged, 180,000 without power as Hurricane Lala sweeps past Hawaii
Hurricane Lala battered parts of Hawaii with flash floods ‘like we've never seen’
Hundreds evacuated as fire in Belgium’s biggest nature reserve doubles in size
Two villages on Belgian side evacuated and residents told not to return as fire gets very close to German border
























