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CBC.ca
As Poilievre tours U.S., Conservative MP Jamil Jivani bemoans lack of 'alternative to the Liberals'
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani posted a video on social media bemoaning a lack of "an alternative to the Liberals" on Thursday, the same day that his party's leader, Pierre Poilievre, launched a U.S. tour to argue for tariff-free trade.
B.C. judge tosses drug case, says U.S. agents broke law and violated Canadian sovereignty
U.S. federal agents pressured a Canadian into a money-laundering conspiracy while concealing their efforts from the RCMP, amounting to "shocking and flagrant" illegal behaviour and a violation of Canadian sovereignty, a B.C. judge has found.
U.S. federal officials declare end to cyclospora outbreak that sickened thousands in 21 states
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday.
Republican congressman wants to rename Lake Erie to Lake Pennsylvania
David Maloney's proposal comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump's signed order to change name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Sovereignty referendum would cost $130M under a Parti Québécois government, leader says
The leader of the Parti Québécois says it would cost at least $130 million to pay for the sovereignty referendum he plans to hold in 2029 or 2030 if his party forms a government.
Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen's rebel-held Mokha airport as Houthis capture strategic island
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, two officials said Friday, opening a new front in the Iran war and further threatening Saudi oil exports through one of the world's key shipping lanes.
How big and small grocery stores are preparing for tariffs to hit shelves
From small, locally-owned stores to national retailers, Canadian grocery aisles will change in the coming weeks as the impacts of tariffs on some American goods take effect.
How is Mexico handling the Trump tariffs?
As Canada’s trade war with the U.S. heats up, Mexico gets ready for their latest round of talks. Can they pull off a deal?
International demand for Canadian maple syrup surges amid U.S. trade war
Whether it's seeking to support Canadian or people looking for alternative sweeteners to refined sugar, Canadian maple syrup is seeing a bump in exports. Hutchinson Acres in Nova Scotia is seeing an uptick in activity recently.
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Toronto Star
Loblaw's late-night drone show in downtown Toronto sparks debate about ads in our skies
In videos posted online, the advertisement could be seen from multiple vantage points downtown with several phrases urging viewers to ask a President's Choice app medical questions.
What new criminal investigation into Clippers means for Raptors as Kawhi Leonard trade remains on hold
Sources say the latest wrinkle shouldn’t preclude Leonard from becoming a Raptor before training camp begins in about two weeks.
Justin Trudeau, longtime aide launch ‘proudly Canadian’ entertainment company at TIFF today
The former prime minister and Katie Telford are launching Hope & Hard Work, a new media company with film and TV projects.
MapQuest doubles down on Lake Ontario, posts giant old-school printed directions to the lake in Toronto, U.S. cities
The U.S.-based map company is pushing a new advertising campaign over ongoing "Lake America" naming dispute.
BMO commits $70 billion to Canadian energy, defence and AI ahead of Carney investment summit
The announcement comes days before Prime Minister Mark Carney's investment summit kicks off in Toronto on Monday.
The towers fell on September 11. Then we watched New York rise up
When Rosie DiManno arrived in Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001, she found a terribly wounded city — but one already getting up off its knees.
Four Brampton firefighters rushed to New York on 9/11. The danger was greater than they knew
Without hesitation, they drove towards a disaster that was still unfolding. But the danger was greater than they knew.
What Osama bin Laden failed to understand
For six months to a year after the destruction of the twin towers in 2001, I found I couldn’t write about anything else. I even wrote a column on how I couldn’t stop, as if some compelling mystery needed unravelling.…
'No way' Canada can meet its 2030 climate target, researchers say
Under Mark Carney's policies, goal for 2030 won't even be met 20 years later, finds the Canadian Climate Institute.
Why Trump's new tariffs pose a significant threat to 250,000 Toronto jobs
An updated U of T tool reveals Trump's new tariffs have the potential to impact almost 250,000 Toronto jobs.
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Globe and Mail
Fishing vessel rescues 15-year-old who clung to capsized skiff for days in Alaska’s Bering Sea
The boy’s brother and a cousin died sometime after the small boat flipped in frigid water, according to the rescuers
U.S. declares end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak with origin still unknown
Nearly 13,000 reported cases were tied to multi-state outbreak, representing bulk of unprecedented surge in the parasitic diarrheal illness
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many U.S. farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the country’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn.
Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals in tribute to a day that about half of U.S. adults remember as the most historic event of their lifetime
How 9/11 is still claiming its first responders
The health toll on first responders who rushed to Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 continues to mount. Many have been diagnosed with cancers and other illnesses linked to their exposure to dust, smoke and chemicals, with others not surviving to reach the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
BRICS leaders gather in India as wars and rivalries test the expanded bloc
Host India will seek to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing partnerships with the U.S. and other Western powers
South Korean zoo names giant panda cub on 100th day
A South Korean zoo unveiled the name of a baby giant panda on Friday to mark her 100th day. The panda cub was named Shu Bao, which means 'a treasure as bright as the dawn light' in Chinese, according to the zoo.
Russia targets gas stations in Kyiv as part of its campaign to intimidate civilians
Pavlohrad, a city in central Ukraine, observed an official day of mourning for five residents killed near shopping malls in broad daylight by Russian drones
Houthis seize strategic Red Sea island, opening a new front in the Iran war
Houthis’ biggest territorial gains in years, along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, could boost Iran’s strategy of driving up world oil and gas prices to pressure U.S.
ISU revokes Russian skater Valieva’s neutral status
ISU did not specify which criteria Valieva had failed to meet to lead to the loss of her status
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Global News
Man jailed for threatening to behead son’s female teacher in French town
France's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.
Why are rising bond yields spurring alarm? And what do they mean for you?
Consumers could be facing higher borrowing costs for longer as bond markets are once again signalling rising economic risk to the finance and investing community.
Drinking ‘very hot’ drinks may increase risk of esophageal cancer: study
The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a beverage "very hot" if it is above 65°C, and says it is “probably carcinogenic” to people.
At least 5 dead, more than 80 missing in Philippines passenger ferry fire
Footage shared by local authorities shows large sections of the vessel engulfed in flames and survivors being pulled out of the water onto Philippine Coast Guard boats.
5 baby orangutans rescued from suspected smuggling operation in India
Orangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.
Andrew and Tristan Tate denied bail during their U.K. extradition fight
The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community or that special circumstances warrant their release, a judge said in her ruling.
4 family members found dead after small plane crashed off Bahamas coast
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of the Bahamas said that neither the aircraft or any associated wreckage or debris have been located.
Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dead at 22
'It is with great shock and deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic,' Mission Austria announced on its official Facebook page.
Oil tops $100 a barrel following latest attacks on Middle East facilities
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened an already weakened supply chain.
Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff ends
The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after a strike to protest what a union official called “unacceptable” management instructions limiting the presence of women ended.
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New York Times
Israel Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base in Southern Lebanon
The complex sat below Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic hilltop that overlooks the region and that has seen intense fighting.
Influencers Invited to the Republican Midterm Convention Largely Avoided Talking About The Economy
Online media stars eager to promote President Trump and Republicans worked to find a message that would resonate with an audience that is struggling with an affordability crisis.
Are Our Expectations Too High for Democracy? Adam Przeworski Thinks So.
What is democracy, and is it in crisis?
Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running
The 64-year-old Michigan power plant was set to retire. Then the Trump administration intervened in a way that overstepped its authority, a court ruled.
AARP Projects 2027 Social Security COLA at 3.6%
If the AARP’s projection holds, the cost-of-living adjustment would be the largest since 2023.
What Are Kalshi and Polymarket?
Prediction markets have taken off in popularity, drawing billions of dollars in trades. Some states have tried to ban them.
Holdout Juror in Lindsay Clancy’s Mistrial Highlights a Divide in America
The nation’s reaction to the 11-1 deadlock that resulted in a mistrial for Lindsay Clancy was, like the jury itself, fiercely and unbridgeably divided.
Reflecting Pool Contractor Blames Its Own Repairs, Not Vandals, for Damage
The contractor said the pool’s new blue liner peeled and tore because of “human oversight” and a flawed plan that involved layering two incompatible chemicals, documents show.
The Incredible Art of Being Jeff Koons
For five decades, the artist has made sculptures that are larger-than-life — and also singularly reflective of his own.
Trump’s Grand Midterm Convention Finale: ‘I’m a Little Bit Tired of Politics’
The president made clear as his convention wrapped up that he wants to carry his party through a tough midterms. He just won’t go too far out of his way to do it.
CNBC
In pictures: The U.S. commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Houthis reportedly advance to key Red Sea island, further threatening crucial oil choke point
The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden to global markets.
Bessent says 'a large bank' will be sanctioned on Monday as part of Iran strategy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a large bank would be sanctioned next week.
U.S. crude oil falls back below $100 but heads to weekly gain
The decline snapped multiday winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.
Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says
The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.
Iran, Russia condemn Western economic sanctions and urge BRICS bloc to deepen economic ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.
The oil shock is testing private credit borrowers already burdened by high debt costs
Oil near $100 could further squeeze leveraged private credit borrowers as investors weigh the risk that inflation could push interest rates higher again.
Trump dismisses AI extinction risks as more than a dozen OpenAI, Anthropic insiders call for a slowdown
Trump said he isn't concerned AI could cause human extinction as researchers at leading AI companies warn about rapid advances and lawmakers propose safeguards.
The iPhone Duo enters China’s crowded foldable market — and faces a price test
Chinese netizens focused on the price of Apple’s iPhone Duo, as cheaper Xiaomi and Huawei foldables raise value comparisons and muddle the foldable's reception.
Washington Post
U.K. Parliament rejects bill to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill
The defeat leaves Britain outside a growing list of European countries and 14 U.S. jurisdictions that allow some form of assisted suicide.
Rebels used Anthropic’s AI bot to develop guided weapons, report says
Militants in Yemen sought to use a coding tool to produce guided rockets and missiles, the firm found, noting it was able to block some but not all the requests.
Six men accused of romance scams targeting more than 100 women will be extradited
The men are accused of being members of an organized criminal network that defrauded women out of more than $6 million through online relationships, South African police said.
Houthi gains on Yemen’s Red Sea coast threaten to block key Mideast oil route
“This is the first day that Iran really started winning the war,” a Yemeni official said of Houthi territorial gains that give Tehran leverage over a second key waterway.
Emergence of secret heir stokes succession crisis in grieving African kingdom
A committee of elders has announced a successor to the late king of Tooro. His family says he had a son who should succeed him.
Houthi rebels take key Red Sea city in Yemen, as Iran’s wartime leverage grows
Rebel control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait would be a setback for the Trump administration in its conflict with Tehran.
Philippines defense minister reads private note from China to live audience
In a viral video recorded at a conference in Seoul, Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., said: “Perhaps basic decency and behavior is what China needs to do.”
The ancient spirit who’s helping protect Rio from the effects of El Niño
The city has announced a 25-year agreement for the services of Cacique Cobra Coral, a spirit channeled by a 71-year-old woman in Guarulhos, Brazil.
Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says
The Ukrainian president was on his way to the funeral of Norway’s King Harald.
Fed up with the U.S., Canada is aggressively seeking new trading partners
Strife with the U.S., including Trump’s tariffs, has pushed Canada to find new trading partners. That could ultimately raise prices for U.S. businesses.
BBC
Cricket: Today at the Test
Day 3 highlights from the third Test match between England and Pakistan at Edgbaston.
England need 130 after thrilling Razaullah hitting
England face a chase of 130 to win the third Test after Pakistan debutant Razaullah produces some thrilling resistance on day three at Edgbaston.
Benn defies concerns to make weight for Garcia bout
Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia both comfortably make the welterweight limit for their WBC title fight despite concerns at how they would fare on the scales.
New Madrid circuit very high risk, says Russell
George Russell says the new Madrid circuit is "very high risk" after Arvid Lindblad crashes in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.
Watch: Americans remember on 25th anniversary
Memorial ceremonies took place in New York City, the Pentagon near Washington DC and at Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
MPs vote against fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying
The proposed law sought to introduce one of the biggest societal changes in recent years.
Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11
They carry distinct memories not from the day itself, but from the moment - years later - they learned about the attacks.
Girls given legal right to wear trousers in schools in Northern Ireland
Guidelines stipulate that school uniform policies for the 2027/28 school year onwards must include the option for girls to wear trousers.
The Independent
Trump wants to require his $5,000 dividends to be spent in the US
The eye-catching proposal has drawn immediate skepticism, including questions about its legality and cost
A California woman is accused of killing her two best friends miles apart. The motive remains a mystery
The families of Ann Mary Mathew and Anjana Hari are seeking answers after prosecutors said the victims and accused killer were all best friends
Mystery surrounds abrupt resignation of Trump loyalist leading DOJ’s conspiracy case against president’s enemies
Chief attorney tied to ‘grand conspiracy’ case suggests administration officials are trying to quickly prosecute the president’s foes
FDA declares cyclospora outbreak over but origin of 13,000 ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cases is still unknown
While this year’s surge was dominated by an outbreak across 21 states linked to iceberg lettuce, thousands of other cyclosporiasis cases have not been linked to that outbreak
‘CODA’ didn’t change Hollywood for the disabled. Siân Heder hopes ‘Being Heumann’ can
“CODA,” the first film featuring a largely deaf cast to triumph at the Oscars, marked a watershed moment for the film industry
Users in Houthi-held Yemen tried to develop advanced weapons with AI, Anthropic says
Anthropic says Claude users in northern Yemen tried to use the AI model to develop advanced missiles
Zack Polanski selected as Green candidate in two-horse race with Labour for Starmer’s former seat
The byelection will pose early test for Andy Burnham’s popularity with the public
Woman, 54, gives birth to baby girl from embryo frozen for 22 years
Cristina Rapti-Tzelepi and her husband decided to have another baby after losing their son in a crash
Casino operator surprises employees by giving away $70M in stock to celebrate 50th anniversary
One employee who has worked for the company since the 1970s received $49,000 worth of stock
Newly released Top Secret docs show warnings about Osama bin Laden threats to US in years before 9/11
CIA declassifies presidential briefings that trace al-Qaeda threats to hijack plans and target US cities before 9/11
