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CBC.ca

People are trading mummified human remains online. Some scientists say that may be bad for their health

In new research, scientists shine a light on a global, online trade in preserved human remains and raise the alarm about its potential health hazards.

Israeli settler blockades part of escalating violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank

A Palestinian-American has returned to his home in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra to protect it from Israeli settlers, amid a surge in attacks and settlement expansion.

Tragically Hip band members reflect on Gord Downie and farewell tour 10 years after final show

The Tragically Hip band members Paul Langois and Rob Baker are remembering their bandmate Gord Downie and the band's final show a decade on. CBC will rebroadcast the band’s final concert on Saturday to commemorate its 10th anniversary.

How streaming and social media have helped build the modern F1

Formula One has seen a recent surge in popularity, especially on social media, with fan-made online content engaging a whole new F1 audience. Experts say it's similar to the synergies shared by different forms of broadcast media and sports in the past.

You can't buy anything on these food delivery and shopping sites. Here's why that's the point

Mock shopping sites are giving people the thrill of browsing, filling a cart and checking out, without spending a cent. As the trend spreads worldwide, some are using it to rethink compulsive spending and the environmental cost of buying more.

Accused in Tupac Shakur murder trial says nephew fired the fatal shots in 1996 drive-by shooting

Jurors on Thursday heard Duane (Keffe D) Davis tell detectives in an audio recording of a 2008 police interview that his nephew Orlando (Baby Lane) Anderson fired the shots that killed rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis is accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of the 25-year-old hip-hop superstar.

Kawacatoose First Nation members head south to retrieve stolen teepee cover from U.S.

Family members from Saskatchewan are travelling to Washington, D.C. for the return of a precious item made by an ancestor who was promised payment but never received any.

Zelenskyy vows response to deadly Russian multi-drone attack on shopping centre in central Ukraine

At least 16 people were killed and more than 130 wounded on Friday when several Russian drones struck a ‌shopping centre in central Ukraine, authorities said, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promising a response to what he called an "act of barbarism."

IN PHOTOS | New wave of U.S. tariffs threatens these Canadian companies

Canadian businesses are under threat from U.S. tariffs under Section 338 of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act if no Canada-U.S. deal is reached. CBC photographer Evan Mitsui visited some of the industries to hear their concerns as the deadline to finalize a deal ticks down.

Survivor describes moments after plane ripped through his vehicle in Prince George, B.C.

One person is dead and the Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a plane made an emergency landing on a Prince George, B.C., road on Thursday.
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Toronto Star

This bottle of Dijon mustard from Costco is crazy hot. A months-long investigation revealed the surprising reason why

The search for an answer took us to a mustard dynasty in France, a Hamilton mustard mill and Palliser's Triangle

Mark Carney suspends trade talks with U.S., says Canada will match new Trump tariffs 'dollar for dollar'

The trade talks collapsed just hours after Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Canada.

Businesses fear closure with no Canada-U.S. trade deal as industry reacts

OTTAWA - The collapse of trade talks between Canada and the United States, the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods and Prime Minister Mark Carney pledging dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs triggered swift reaction from…

Trump tariffs live: Mark Carney suspends trade talks with U.S.; Doug Ford says 'Canada needs to stand together' more united than ever before

Mark Carney said late Friday night that trade negotiations with the United States had collapsed. Follow live coverage.

Fourth group of Marineland whales leaving shuttered Ontario park

NIAGARA FALLS - The largest collective move of captive whales is getting closer to completion, with a fourth cohort leaving Marineland on Friday night.

Weekend weather: Toronto could see more than 50 mm of rain

Environment Canada is warning of significant rainfall, with rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected from Saturday morning to Sunday morning.

Blue Jays vs. Yankees: Toronto bullpen game unravels in Bronx opener, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns Saturday

Lefty opener Mason Fluharty ran into an early jam, Spencer Arrighetti made his pain-free Jays debut.

Bell, Telus make play for Toronto Tempo star's business after Wi-Fi troubles

Toronto's top women's basketball player has received competing internet offers after airing her frustrations with Rogers' service.

A list of some of the items the U.S. is slapping with a 50 per cent tariff

OTTAWA - The United States is imposing a 50 per cent tariff on a range of Canadian exports starting Saturday, after the two countries could not reach a new deal before a deadline imposed by President Donald Trump.

Lawyer and social media influencer Caryma Sa'd enters Toronto-Danforth city council race

The race is unexpectedly open following Coun. Paula Fletcher's surprise retirement announcement this week.
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Globe and Mail

Space-race tourism gets China hyped for planned missions to the moon and Mars

Beijing’s rocket program, once hidden away in remote deserts, enters the public sphere through pop culture

Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory

Many of those who died drowned or were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier near a border checkpoint

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue work on White House ballroom for now

Trump emphasizes national security in defending project

Russian drones kill 14 people at a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine, officials say

Local officials say 121 people were injured in what Zelensky is calling a double-tap strike

Cleanup under way after storms batter Northeastern U.S.

Tornadoes touched down amid storms in Delaware and Long Island, NY

An attacker with a sword kills one and wounds several people at a school in central Sweden

Motive behind the attack not currently known, says Swedish prime minister

Lindsay Clancy’s defence rests its case in murder trial, prosecutors call rebuttal witnesses

Clancy’s lawyer hasn’t disputed that she killed the children but says she should not be held criminally responsible because she had postpartum psychosis

Canada, U.K., Australia call out Israel for decision on aid workers’ death

Countries say decision by Israel’s military prosecutor against a criminal investigation into the deadly strike, without offering further explanation, is ‘shameful’

Alberta minister faces fury at second AI town hall

Alberta's technology minister faced yet another firing line at the government's second town hall hearing from residents over its plan for artificial intelligence data centres. Nate Glubish was peppered with profanity from audience members at a northern Alberta town hall event.

Crown lease signed for Nova Scotia whale refuge

The provincial lease covers 83 hectares of Crown land and coastal waters near the tiny community of Wine Harbour
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Global News

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.

Congo to receive 70K doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks

The Ervebo vaccine is licensed for use against Ebola virus, one of the viruses that cause Ebola disease, but not for Bundibugyo virus.

U.S. deports 20 non-Liberians to Liberia in first flight under new pact

Deportees will include nationals from Africa, North America, South America and the Caribbean, according to Liberian officials who said they can apply for asylum if they choose.

U.S. ramps up Cuba sanctions, detentions of Americans returning from island

Trump's Republican administration has steadily ratcheted up pressure on Havana, threatening it with potential military intervention even when mired in a conflict against Iran.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly returning to Britain

The couple intend to relocate from the U.S. to a private non-royal residence outside London, six years after they quit royal duties, according to reports.

Ultra low emission zones linked to improved lung capacity in kids: UK study

"This evidence supports wider implementation of clean air zones as a public health intervention," the London and Luton based study says.

Who is ‘Lucky’? Dutch police believe mystery man may have ties to Canada

The man collapsed in Amsterdam in 2023 from a hemorrhage or stroke but police in the city have been unable to identify him for three years.
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New York Times

What Does Harry and Meghan’s Return to England Mean for Their Children?

One effect of moving back is that Archie and Lilibet now have the opportunity to be schooled as Britons. Here’s what that might look like.

Carney Stands Up to Trump in U.S.-Canada Trade War

Canada’s prime minister walked away from what he thought was a bad trade deal with the United States. Many Canadians are behind him, but it will be costly.

An Expert on Conflict Says Your Relationships Are Doomed Without It

The author Priya Parker says the key to human connection is to lean into the fight.

For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration

Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.

Meghan’s Brand, As Ever, Will Live On

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex head back to Britain, Meghan’s brand will continue selling wine and fruit spreads.

How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope — and New Fears

Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.

Harry and Meghan See Their California Dreams — and Riches — Fade Away

Like so many others before them, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in Hollywood with big plans. They are leaving with their star power fading.

In Ohio, Haitians Feel Shaken by Ankle Monitors and Increased ICE Presence

The devices, which will make it easier for authorities to locate immigrants in Springfield if large-scale deportations begin, have intensified a sense of dread.

The Economy Got Used to Low Borrowing Costs. Their Exit Could Pose Risks.

After roughly two decades of ultralow interest rates, a period of rapid readjustment is ahead for the United States, the world’s largest economy and most important financial system.

Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives. Ahead of the midterms and 2028, there is suddenly serious confusion about candidate strength and voter sentiment.

CNBC

Six investors reveal the biggest market risks — and one strategy they agree on

Investors see different risks threatening markets, but broadly agree that traders should diversify beyond recent winners.

As GOP warns data centers put Ohio Senate seat at risk, Husted defends energy policy

Vice President JD Vance joined Sen. Jon Husted and other GOP leaders at a Middletown, Ohio, steel plant, as data center fears loom.

Trump to allow import of 300,000 metric tons of ground beef without tariff

Beef prices in the U.S have soared in 2026 due to a reduction in the nation's cattle herd.

Anthropic IPO filing will show AI backlash as a risk factor, sources say

Anthropic is poised to debut on the stock market at a time when the public is increasingly upset about data centers and is fearful about AI taking jobs.

Bitcoin surges 22% for the week as investor optimism floods back

The flagship digital currency has enjoyed a strong week boosted by several contributing factors.

Oil prices are little changed after Iran's president indicates Tehran wants war to end soon

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that Washington will impose the "toughest sanctions in history" against Iran.

Tesla recalls 3 million vehicles in China over doorhandle safety, driver monitoring

Tesla will voluntarily recall about 3 million of its vehicles in China to address doorhandle safety concerns and deficient driver monitoring systems.

Kalshi traders think the bitcoin rally could end the year near current levels

Speculators on the prediction market platform think it's most likely that the cryptocurrency will end 2026 close to where it's now trading.

Broadcom debt deal expected to reach upwards of $70 billion, sources say

Broadcom is in talks to raise upwards of $70 to $80 billion in debt for a chip financing deal, CNBC's David Faber reported on Friday.

How one Silicon Valley firm is seizing an opportunity from Premier League soccer's gambling ad clampdown

Premier League clubs have removed betting brands from shirt fronts, opening new sponsorship opportunities while bookmakers shift spending elsewhere.

Washington Post

She’s a Trump acolyte. He’s a ‘gringo Sandinista.’ Meet the Harps.

Trump aide Natalie Harp is estranged from her brother, Preston, who has used social media and recent interviews to criticize her and highlight his own left-wing politics.

Israel probes killing of Hind Rajab, Gaza child who called for help

An Israeli fact-finding mission declined to refer some other “exceptional” cases, including the killing of World Central Kitchen aid workers, to military prosecutors.

Five reasons no one saw Prince Harry’s return coming

The decision to trade what appeared to be an idyllic life on the sunny California coast for the Tupperware-gray skies of Britain came as a startling reversal.

Trump increasingly lashing out at allies as victory in Iran war proves elusive

Unable to force Tehran’s surrender, President Donald Trump appears to be taking his frustration out on Oman and other U.S. partners in greater measure.

7 dead in Kenya helicopter crash in area popular with luxury safari tours

The tourist aircraft crashed into Mount Ololokwe. Among the dead were a Telemundo executive and a Miami restaurateur.

Prince Harry and Meghan’s return from California exile sets U.K. aflutter

Their move back from the United States sparks questions about security, their formal role — and whether the couple could overshadow the official royal family.

A royal rift and a surprise return: How the Harry and Meghan saga has unfolded

The couple's decision to move back to Britain comes after a high-profile split and tell-all memoir. Here are the biggest moments from a tumultuous eight years.

Russia bombards Kyiv as fight over elections shatters political unity in Ukraine

Some political actors are warning that a vote during wartime, which would require changes to Ukraine’s constitution and other laws, could aid Russia by destabilizing the government and dividing society.

‘The great Meghan-aissance’: Harry and Meghan’s return sparks frenzied U.K. reaction

Where Harry and Meghan will live, why they are returning and what it means for the rest of the royals were among the questions British media outlets are scrambling to answer.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to Britain after six years in U.S.

The prince and his wife have been estranged from the royal family but are now returning to England with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5.

BBC

Multiple deaths after police vehicle and car crash during pursuit

"A number of patients died at the scene" after the collision near Middlesbrough, ambulance officials say, as the police watchdog opens an investigation.

Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage after 16 killed in double-tap strike

Nine people are still missing after the attack which left 130 injured, including a number of children.

Laptop catches fire on US flight, pilot reports

The pilot said passengers may have been burned, with one treated and released after American Airlines Flight 2398 landed safely.

'Shambolic' - Stokes and Root question Ashes venues

Captain Joe Root said it is "a shame" his England team will not play at Headingley again until 2029, with predecessor Ben Stokes calling it "shambolic".

Girl, 6, dies days after Shoreham sea tragedy killed three family members

Saja El-Khawas is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water off West Sussex.

How new-look Spurs are shaping up under De Zerbi

Roberto de Zerbi has had time and money over the summer to start creating a new-look Tottenham. So how are they shaping up?

Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say

The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.

Advisor O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans

Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium

Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.

Second set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.

The Independent

Australia’s capital to join gun buyback after deadly Bondi Beach attack, Albanese says

⁠Australia's most populous state, NSW, was the first to commit to the plan

Woman who thought family was killed in the Holocaust meets relatives she didn’t know existed

Adriana Turk, 74, believed she was the last person left alive in her family before a DNA test reunited her with dozens of family members across the world

A66 crash: Multiple people killed after collision between police vehicle and car on Teesside

A police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat were involved in the fatal collision in the early hours of this morning

Mexico resumes livestock sales to US under tight controls over screwworm risk

Ranchers in northern Mexico are preparing to resume cattle exports to the U.S. as a yearlong ban ends

How does Moderna’s new melanoma vaccine work – and could it treat other cancers?

Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer causing about 2,600 deaths a year in the UK

Fears for Mandelson investigation as Met still doesn’t have unredacted Epstein files

The Labour grandee and former foreign secretary was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February

Zelensky vows revenge after Russian double-tap strike on shopping mall in his hometown kills 16

Search for survivors continues with nine people still missing following two strikes on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih

Pope Leo praises San Marino as model of freedom and common good

Pope Leo XIV has praised San Marino as a model of political freedom and service to the common good, using a visit to the tiny republic to warn against political and economic systems that place power above human dignity

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits Russian oil refinery after Putin’s shopping centre strike killed 16 people

Ukrainian drones hit an industrial facility, as well as a warehouse belonging to Ozon, a major Russian online retailer

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran not ready to make ‘right deal’ after threatening ‘Economic D-Day’

‘The whole world acknowleges our victory,’ said Masoud Pezeshkian as the US threatened to impose the ‘toughest sanctions in history’