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CBC.ca

Rehab for extremists: Do deradicalization programs actually work?

The suspect in an attack on a Berlin Pride event had recently been ordered by a court to take part in deradicalization training. For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser examines how the programs work and if they’re an effective counterterrorism tool.

Former Conservative cabinet minister Chris Alexander enters Toronto's mayoral race

A former Conservative Member of Parliament is entering the already crowded race to become Toronto's next mayor.

Israel says it asked Canada for permission for Netanyahu to use Canadian airspace

The Israeli government has told CBC News that it requested permission for wanted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to overfly Newfoundland and Nova Scotia on Monday en route to a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. Canadian officials are again refusing to comment on how Netanyahu was able to enter and leave Canadian airspace, or whether they gave him permission.

Fact check: Is this Japan Costco earthquake video from 2016 or 2026?

This video of a Costco in Japan has gone viral after a major earthquake hit the country’s southern Kyushu island. Here’s how we verified the video.

After days of calm, U.S. says it intercepted Iranian missile attack on American troops

Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations and toward a ceasefire, the U.S. military said.

Family of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation woman questions RCMP use of force

Saskatchewan's police oversight body is investigating an incident on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation where an RCMP officer punched a woman several times in the face.

This summer will be different on P.E.I. as crews arrive to film novel adaptation for Netflix

Lips are sealed on Netflix’s plans for filming on Prince Edward Island, but it's starting to look like this summer in the province will be different.

7,500 vehicles crossed the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Day 1; here are some reactions

Countless Canadians and Americans made the journey to Windsor and Detroit on Monday to be amongst the first to cross the newly opened Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says roughly 7,500 vehicles crossed the bridge in its first 12 hours

More than 70 hikers evacuated from West Coast Trail amid heavy rains

The owner of a charter ferry service says he can't remember a storm this severe on the trail during the month of July, and that there's typically one rain storm in August.

2 men found guilty of murdering Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand in Dominica

Two men have been found guilty of murdering Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand in Dominica, according to Radio-Canada. In December, 2023, the couple was found dead in a burnt-out car in the Caribbean country where they had lived since 1997.
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Globe and Mail

Former Conservative cabinet minister to run for Toronto mayor

Former MP for Ajax-Pickering Chris Alexander’s campaign touches on bettering the city’s economy, transit system, housing and infrastructure

Senate confirms Jay Clayton as head of U.S. intelligence agencies

The U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former SEC chairman, was confirmed 51-47 along party lines

Zelensky, Netanyahu lobby Trump for his support as lawmakers gather to mourn Lindsey Graham

Late U.S. senator was a proponent of Ukraine and Israel’s respective military aims

OpenAI’s rogue agent compromised account at second AI startup, executive says

Days-long hacking spree compromised customer at New York-based Modal Labs along with AI firm Hugging Face

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' by Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump joined foreign leaders, lawmakers and others at a memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral.

Russia sanctions championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham clear first Senate hurdle

Graham was among Kyiv’s most influential and outspoken allies in Congress in its four-year-old war against Russia

Zelensky meets with Trump at White House, seeking further U.S. help in war with Russia

Two leaders discuss ways for Ukraine to produce its own powerful weapons and ‘other ideas that could help’ in its ongoing war

Takaichi urges residents to 'take all precautions' after major quake

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents in Kumamoto Prefecture to evacuate and stay vigilant after an earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday.

Russia explores support for online retailers after Ukrainian drone attack damages, sources say

Drones damaged at least seven Wildberries warehouses, destroying around 10-per-cent of the company’s storage capacity

China pushes back on industrial overcapacity claims ahead of U.S probe results

On Friday, the U.S. imposed higher tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies, including China, saying they had failed to effectively enforce a ban on goods produced with forced labour
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Global News

Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officials

Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.

Could Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian ship merge 2 ongoing wars?

Iran has vowed to respond to Saturday's attack, which Ukraine claimed was targeting a vessel that was allegedly carrying military equipment between Iran and Russia.

France order 4,000 more evacuations as fires ravage southwest Europe

France may never have seen an evacuation on this scale in peacetime, as it is “very likely” to be the largest civilian evacuation operation ever carried out in the country.

U.S. walks out on UN meeting following France’s human rights criticism

The surprise move during a U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed U.S. opposition to giving U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk another four-year term.

Nearly 500 civilians dead in Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, UN says

The report also explores other human rights issues, including a deadly crackdown on protests in western Afghanistan over restrictions on women’s clothing.

Canadian aid in Gaza squandered by Israeli actions, UN says

The UN official overseeing water and sanitation in Gaza is praising Canada's support for Palestinians but warns that some of its aid money is being squandered by Israel's actions.

Dozens injured, missing after 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

Canadians returning from ISIS ‘highly likely’ to pose threat, intelligence report says

The report by Canada's threat assessment agency highlights the risks posed by veterans of the terror group.

Minister vows probe of ‘quite serious’ charges against Canadian NATO intern

Officials will look into whether the suspect arrested on espionage charges in Belgium has done any work for agencies in Canada, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.

Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.

A judge set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.
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New York Times

Japan Races to Reach People Trapped After Earthquake Kills at Least 13

Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.

Jimmy Fallon Weighs In on Trump and Kennedy

The “Tonight Show” host surmised that Trump might be regretting “picking a health secretary who lives on raccoon meat and Zyn pouches.”

The Hidden Cost of China’s Free A.I.

Whoever supplies the world’s A.I. will shape how the world thinks.

112 Degrees in Paris, Flames Near Bordeaux. France Can’t Go On Like This.

The frightening heat and wildfires this summer should be an impetus to those in charge to reckon with how quickly the risks are changing.

Rates of High Blood Pressure Are Rising in Pregnant Women, Study Finds

Hypertension during pregnancy is associated with stillbirth, heart disease among mothers and other serious complications.

Some Jordanians Demand that American Troops Leave the Kingdom

Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.

The Doctor and His Diary: What Fauci’s Innermost Musings Reveal

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci seemed to be the life of the party, even in the midst of a deadly pandemic.

Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport

A flurry of diplomacy has eased tensions, officials said, after an incident risked triggering a wider war.

ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive

Federal agents are arresting spouses of Americans, tech workers and others whose visas have expired, including many who have active applications to stay in the country.

South Dakota Governor Seeking Full Term Clinches G.O.P. Nomination

Gov. Larry Rhoden, who ascended to the office last year when Kristi Noem left for the Trump cabinet, overcame a large Republican primary field and won a runoff election.

CNBC

BTS' concerts have been so successful, it’s now bad for its own agency’s shares

Shares of Hybe tanked 16.09% on Tuesday, marking its worst day since June 2022. It then extended losses to tumble as much as 16.31% on Wednesday.

SK Hynix shares tank as exponential earnings growth fails to satisfy AI-charged expectations

SK Hynix shares fell as exponential profit and revenue growth failed to meet analysts' lofty expectations for a darling of the artificial intelligence sector.

Asian technology stocks extend sell-off with SoftBank down 10% as AI plays take a hit

Chinese internet stocks listed in Hong Kong bucked the broader regional weakness with Tencent, Meituan, Baidu and Kuaishou all trading higher.

Minister apologizes as Korean leveraged ETF investors nurse heavy losses amid chip stock rout

Korean retail investors have racked up heavy losses from leveraged bets on stocks, following rule changes earlier this year.

CNBC Daily Open: Banking beats, SK Hynix sinks and surprise attack rattles oil

Big banks in Europe beat expectations, but tech stays in the doldrums and oil prices surge after a surprise strike against U.S. forces.

Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause

Oil rose sharply amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched an attack on U.S. forces using ballistic missiles.

Britain tried war bonds before — and savers paid the price

Proposals for the U.K. to finance extra spending on defense by issuing "war bonds" may bring back some unhappy memories.

Why America's super rich have embraced the appeal of British soccer teams

American investors now control more than half the Premier League. CNBC examines why U.K. soccer clubs have become attractive long-term assets.

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law to ban 'nudify' apps

Elon Musk's xAI, now owned by SpaceX, is challenging a law that would ban so-called nudify apps in Minnesota

Iran launches surprise ballistic missile attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East

Centcom in a post on X said that the attack originated from Iran, but all missiles were intercepted.

Washington Post

Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan; dozens reported missing

There are reports of at least one fatality after the 7.1-magnitude quake on the island of Kyushu. Nearly 50,000 homes were left without power.

In China, a sober-curious generation challenges a business culture of heavy drinking

Alcohol has been a fixture of professional and social life in China for decades, but a new generation is resisting pressure to drink excessively — or at all.

Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay

Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Kyiv’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in Washington with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Bridge connecting Canada and U.S. opens after Trump tried to block it

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is crucial to trade.

Zelensky is first foreign leader to visit Burnham, U.K.’s new prime minister

The meeting at a British naval base where Ukrainian military personnel are being trained highlighted ongoing support for Kyiv against Russia.

Deadly U.S. boat strikes have failed to curb cocaine supply, Pentagon and DEA officials say

The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.

BBC

Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money

UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.

Five things we've learned from first half of F1 season

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses the five key things we've learned from the 2026 season so far.

Uefa World Cup boycott may be raised over Fifa plan

Uefa's 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting this week to discuss Fifa's controversial proposals to sell stakes in its major competitions.

Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militia

US Central Command says the proxy group launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks

The prime minister is expected to say in a speech on Wednesday that finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care.

Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid

Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

'I thought I would die': Survivors describe the shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake

Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.

Brighton's Welbeck set for Chelsea medical

Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his move to Chelsea moves closer.

The athlete who has never held her Olympic medal

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.

Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat

The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

The Independent

Former yacht club captain cleared of harassing commodore in High Court houseboat row

Stefan Oloffs made a website about colleague Richard Phillips and wrote to the Port of London Authority

UK heatwave live: Amber heat health alerts come into force as temperatures expected to peak at 34C

The east Midlands, east of England, London and the south east are all under amber heat health alerts

Mapped: Where in the UK are temperatures set to hit 34C?

The Met Office is expecting a ‘North-South split’ with high temperatures in the South, but Scotland seeing clouds and outbreaks of rain

Heathrow passengers to pay higher fares as airport recoups expansion costs

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced it has allowed Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) to recoup £320 million

Burnham turns to Tories and Lib Dems for social care solutions: ‘Help me fix this’

The prime minister will call for an end to the ‘political point scoring culture’ as he warns that the NHS could collapse unless there is a solution on social care

Pop Mart makes Labubus edible as it opens its first international bakery

The two-storey bakery sells 45 toy-inspired pastries and beverages, from black sesame Labubu popsicles to double cheesecake Molly

Photos show the aftermath of a damaging earthquake in southwestern Japan

A powerful earthquake struck the Kumamoto area on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday. A shopping mall, a factory and multiple homes were heavily damaged, and Self Defense Forces personnel joined rescue workers to look for survivors.

Salads and iced matcha lattes help bring heatwave sales boost for Greggs

The bakery chain revealed that total sales topped £1.1 billion for the 26 weeks to June 27.

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s forces accuse Tehran of ending pause in strikes with ‘surprise’ missile attack

Iran targets US bases in Jordan and claims to have struck three tankers in Strait of Hormuz

It may feel like the world is on fire this summer. But that’s not the case everywhere

More than three-quarters of the global emissions from the burning of plant material comes from Africa and Asia