The following news headlines are aggregated from external websites using Google News or RSS feeds supplied with permission for use from the publishers. We provide these headlines for the convenience of our readers and are not responsible for content on external websites (please refer to our privacy policy for more information).
CBC.ca
Nepal flash floods kill at least 8, leave hundreds missing
Hundreds of people were reported missing after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure.
Prominent Sikh separatist Pannun says RCMP, FBI have contacted him regarding a credible threat
Prominent Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said Tuesday that the FBI and the RCMP have warned him that he faces a new credible threat to his life, even as another man faces sentencing later this year for a 2023 death plot against him.
Unity or bust: How U.S. tariffs get spun into Alberta's separatism debate
One side views the escalated trade war as an external threat that will bind Canadians; the other sees a sign of Canadian failure.
The struggle to find child care for parents whose working hours aren't the typical 9-5
Securing a child-care spot is a major challenge for any parent in Nova Scotia these days, but for those who work unusual hours, it can be almost impossible.
Fire in Pakistan hospital kills 14 newborns, officials order immediate inquiry
A fire erupted early Wednesday at a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospital officials and the government. The nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences housed at least 15 newborns
Unearthed letters show how N.L. bishop handled allegations in Baie Verte
A new court action in Grand Falls-Windsor has unearthed letters showing how a Catholic church official moved a priest to an Ontario treatment centre following allegations involving boys in 1970 — more than 15 years before he was convicted of sexual assault.
Peach trees in Ontario's Niagara region under threat due to recent historic flooding
Torrential flooding in Niagara in July and August could kill nearly half of the Ontario region's peach trees, which, along with other stone fruit like nectarines and cherries, cope poorly with excess water, says University of Guelph biologist Jay Subramanian.
Insurance covered the rebuild of her house after a fire. Why didn’t the bank release the money on time?
Georgetown, Ont., property owner Antonina Gladkova is warning others to pay attention to their mortgage agreements after her lender didn't dole out insurance payments on pace with her contractor's invoices, leaving her on the hook to cover costly shortfalls to rebuild her property after a fire.
Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina
Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to U.S. media projections, in a triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canadian woman lifts Scotland’s 332-kilogram Dinnie Stones | The Moment
Laurie MacDougall Sookraj tells The National about the moment she became the first Canadian woman to lift the historic 332.5-kilogram Dinnie Stones at the Aboyne Highland Games in Scotland.
Advertisement - content continues below
Toronto Star
Donald Trump should be like Dolly Parton and love thy neighbour, Olivia Chow tells U.S. viewers
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow took to the American airwaves Wednesday, telling network interviewers that the U.S. president should take a page from the country star.
Dolly Parton has died at 80. Inside the Ontario tribute scene determined to keep her spirit alive
From drag stages to touring shows, local impersonators reflect on how the Queen of Country inspired them on and off stage.
Two belugas, four dolphins from Marineland heading to aquarium in Spain
This is the fifth move of whales from the shuttered theme park in Niagara Falls, Ont., as it moves all of its animals off the property.
Mark Carney to attend EU State of the Union address as Canada-U.S. trade talks falter: report
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office was not immediately available to comment on the report.
Roberto Alomar was erased from Blue Jays history. He says he'll die a Blue Jay anyway
In an exclusive interview with the Star, the banned Hall of Famer speaks openly about his Blue Jays erasure and why Toronto still feels like home.
A Tesla fire in Toronto turned fatal when doors wouldn't open. Now the company is recalling 3 million EVs in China over the handles
Handles rely on an electric current to unlatch doors and may not work if circuit is interrupted, a Star investigation found.
Man pleads guilty to vicious assault on elderly Toronto jail cellmate. ‘The victim's eyeballs have not been located'
It’s one in a string of horrific incidents involving individuals with mental health issues at Toronto South Detention Centre, calling into question the jail’s ability to manage particularly vulnerable inmates.
Locked up. Alone. For years. Ontario hospital's use of isolation akin to 'torture,' independent review finds
The first detailed look inside Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care since Star investigation finds the hospital is violating its own policy.
This Mississauga artist creates provocative images based on the U.S. flag: 'We’re so numb to the idiocy'
Gary Taxali's new book, 'Flagged,' collects the acclaimed illustrator's biting political work.
This Toronto chef runs two restaurants and still finds time to dine out. Here's where she eats, from Markham to Mississauga
Chef Missy Hui shares her favourite GTA spots, from pineapple buns to late-night snacks.
Advertisement - content continues below
Globe and Mail
Meta reaches settlement with U.S. states in social media harms lawsuit
Tech company faces accusations it designed Instagram, Facebook to addict children and misled consumers about their safety
Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
Jason Arday was found dead on Aug. 13, days after he resigned his post following intense media scrutiny of his credentials
Prince Harry and family return to Britain, six years after moving to U.S.
They will not be living in a royal residence or carrying out official duties
Stars pay tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton
She died Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at 80
Deadly flash flood severely damages villages in Nepal
A massive flash flood in the Himalayan nation of Nepal washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned against the risk of casualties.
Ukraine hits and destroys Wildberries depot in Russia as Kyiv extends its drone campaign
Depot in the Tambov region southeast of Moscow was previously hit on July 18 when seven people were killed
Flash floods in Nepal leave at least 22 dead and hundreds missing
Officials say 384 tourists, including 291 from countries including India, U.S., U.K. and Malaysia, were reported missing
U.S. Senate Democrats urge Israel to rein in West Bank violence and mass arrests of Palestinians
They also ask Netanyahu to investigate deaths of nine Americans killed in West Bank by settlers or security forces since 2022
Iran and Oman reach agreement on share of territory, revenues from Strait of Hormuz
Vital waterway will not be reopened if the U.S. does not accept their conditions, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say
This British archaeological dig gets by with a little help from its friends
Work at Cerne Abbey is mostly done by volunteers who are happy to pay for the privilege
Advertisement - content continues below
Global News
Dubai airport traffic dropped sharply in Q2 due to Iran war’s effects
Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs, said Wednesday it saw a sharp drop in passengers during the second quarter as the Iran war disrupted air travel.
Fire in hospital kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capital
The government has opened an investigation, and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Health Ministry’s highest civil servant to be removed from office.
Former Iranian official living in Toronto was ‘critical’ to terror finance, CBSA alleges
A CBSA report alleges that as a deputy director in Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade, Abbas Omidi, assisted the regime's state sponsorship of terrorism.
From Amsterdam to Canada: Where efforts to identify ‘Lucky’ stand
Amsterdam police are still searching for the identity of the man named 'Lucky' after Vancouver police confirmed he was not missing from the province.
U.S. seeks to make Iran an ‘economic outcast’ with new sanctions, pressure
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever those financial ties or face retaliation from the United States.
Mystery man ‘Lucky’ found in Amsterdam is not missing person from B.C.: police
Police in Amsterdam and Vancouver say fingerprints confirm Amsterdam's mystery man "Lucky" is not John Russell Kenny, who went missing in Vancouver in 1994.
Sword attack by 18-year-old at Swedish school kills 1: police
Police Chief Tommy Alriksson told a news conference that the 18-year-old perpetrator at the school in the central town of Fagersta had been arrested.
Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQ
The Facebook founder bought Strancally Castle, built in 1830 and extensively renovated in 2003, according to a state heritage service.
6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho.
Panama Canal will cap daily transits as El Nino set to reduce water levels
Under the new measures, the canal will limit daily transits as of Sept. 4 to 34 vessels, and reduce the number to 32 as of Sept. 15.
Advertisement - content continues below
New York Times
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
PCE Index Shows Inflation Remained Elevated in July Amid High Energy Costs
The Personal Consumption Expenditure index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation tracker, held steady in July.
Iran and Oman Report Progress in Talks on Strait of Hormuz
The two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.
It Was Inevitable That Trump Would Come to This
Lèse-majesté, American-style.
What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War
Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
What Child Actors Understand About Hayden Panettiere
We might have worked on different sets, for different directors, in different eras, but every child actor bears the same recognizable wounds.
Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Bessent Faces Credibility Test in Quest to Tame Markets
The Treasury secretary is confronting the limits of his ability to reshape the economy ahead of midterm elections.
Diesel Price Nears Record High, Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
Families Debate Whether Children Should Play Football, After New C.T.E. Study
Many families are engaged in tense debates after a new study found a high percentage of N.F.L. players had developed degenerative brain disease.
CNBC
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July
The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to rise 0.1% monthly and 3.6% on a 12-month basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.
Dollar and bond markets 'on edge' ahead of Jackson Hole as Bessent's market intervention piles pressure on Warsh
Strategists said investors were approaching Jackson Hole “on the back foot."
Medical device maker Boston Scientific is being hit by a cyberattack. The shares are falling
The attack has disrupted the company's ability to ship products, and it's not clear when services will be restored.
Meta settles social media addiction trial with California, other states
Meta and coalition of state attorneys general settled a federal trial centering on allegations that the social media giant misrepresented the extent of child-related mental health harms.
OpenAI’s Jalapeño AI chip brings new 'threat' to Nvidia margins as custom silicon gains ground
OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip beat Nvidia Blackwell systems on key inference-efficiency tests as custom AI silicon gains ground among major tech companies.
Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods
Canadian trade negotiators left the U.S. last week after failing to clinch a trade deal that would stop President Donald Trump's new tariffs from taking effect.
China's short-drama producers flood the market with cheap bets — and let audiences pick the winners
The short-drama model offers an alternative to traditional entertainment, but rising distribution costs and audience-retention challenges remain.
I manage Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Cincinnati—the No. 1 lesson she taught me about success
Dolly Parton taught Kristy High, program manager for the Imagination Library in Cincinnati, to "find something you care deeply about, figure out how you can help, and keep showing up."
Amazon service Bezos once called 'artificial artificial intelligence' is shutting down
Mechanical Turk launched in 2005 as a way to farm out tasks that are easy for humans to complete but too challenging for computers.
Iran says the U.S. is standing in the way of Hormuz deal amid talks with Oman
Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.
Washington Post
Sorry, this feed is currently unavailable.BBC
Ex-chief constable investigated over ban on Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation.
Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez
Chelsea consider a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.
Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.
Murder probe as two people dead in house fire in Middlesbrough
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.
How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.
The Independent
Elon Musk awarded Ukraine’s Order of Freedom as Zelensky urges him to expand Starlink access
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has emerged as a central, if controversial, private figure in Ukraine's defense effort
Restore Britain is being taken seriously by pollsters – and it’s bad news for Farage
The decision by experts to start specifically asking voters if they support Rupert Lowe’s party is a highly significant development in the UK’s fragmented politics. Political Editor David Maddox explains why
How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers race to save retirement benefits
Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican Bill Cassidy are spending their final months as senators attempting to protect tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries from a projected 22% cut starting in six years
The Latest: Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada has struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion in American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates
Gatwick airport profits fall as passenger numbers drop
A £2.2 billion expansion will see the airport move its emergency runway 12 metres north to accommodate around 100,000 more flights a year
Why did Trump’s CIA director make a mysterious short trip to Moscow?
Neither the White House or the Kremlin have offered an explanation for the first trip by a US spy chief to the Russian capital in nearly five years
Felony charges dropped against Golden Gate Bridge protesters
Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in a dramatic protest against the war on Gaza have received 30-day sentences and $1,000 fines
Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration
The first large site for testing wave energy technologies in the continental U.S. is open, after securing a key green-energy approval from the Trump administration
Man jailed for making death threats to mosques days after Manchester synagogue attack
Gabriel Levy was sentenced to more than two years in jail at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday
White House brags about ‘Lake America’ by sharing US map that puts DC in the middle of North Carolina
‘You guys can’t even put DC in the right place on the map,’ one commenter wrote, while another chimed in: ‘Ah yes DC in lovely North Carolina’
