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CBC.ca
Iran's Revolutionary Guard vows retaliation after U.S. bombs targets in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in a statement carried by Iran's state broadcaster noted "the martyrdom and injury of several of our fighters and compatriots" after the U.S. bombed targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
NASA launches $4B Roman astronomical observatory to explore depths of space
NASA began a new mission to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology with the launch on Sunday of the U.S. space agency's new flagship astronomical observatory, a repurposed spy satellite that will capture panoramic views of the cosmos.
Want to live in history? N.S.'s oldest wooden home offers 'unique opportunity'
Nova Scotia's oldest documented wooden structure, a 318-year-old National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, is for sale for $495,000. The de Gannes-Cosby House reflects centuries of French and British rule in the region and has been continuously occupied.
At least 8 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers, crew capsizes off northern Cyprus
Some 237 people have been rescued, Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel told Turkish state-run TRT news channel.
Why this northern B.C. community is giving out 23-year-old toilets for free
The District of Port Edwards is giving away free low-flush toilets that have been sitting unused in the district office basement for the past two decades.
Sask. woman crowned Mrs. Canada Universe after 26 years away from the stage
Jasmin Esquivel of Prince Albert, Sask., won the national pageant in Surrey, B.C. and will represent Canada at the Mrs. Universe 2026 competition in Sri Lanka this fall. She says her children are her greatest support.
Winnipeg's 1st female mayor wants to see a 2nd. That's not likely in this fall's election
Susan Thompson is the first — and only — woman to serve as Winnipeg's mayor. Nearly three decades after she left office, she says it's taking too long for a second woman to be sworn in.
Toronto cinema says it was forced to cancel screenings over decades-old, unofficial 'zone' system
A downtown Toronto cinema says it was forced to cancel screenings of a new movie after the film’s distributor unexpectedly withdrew access — citing a decades-old practice in Canada that limits which theatres can show movies first.
Making ice cream for friends is my way of spreading joy — and cultivating some for myself
Elizabeth Hunt never anticipated she would become an ice cream artist. But when she was given a hand-me-down kitchen gadget, she learned about the joy of experimenting on a budget and personalizing gifts.
As Germany's far right gains ground, coded symbols are hiding in plain sight
As Germany’s far right gains political ground, researchers say some of its supporters are becoming more comfortable signalling their views in public — sometimes without displaying an explicitly political symbol at all.
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Toronto Star
York University students move in amid concerns over OSAP changes: 'More excited than nervous'
Students move into their dorms against the backdrop of major changes to the province’s OSAP funding, which will shift student financial aid from nonrepayable grants to loans.
Scherzer strikes out 10 as Blue Jays cruise past Mariners 7-0 to complete sweep
Max Scherzer struck out a season-high 10 batters in a sizzling seven-inning, one-hit outing to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-0 win.
As Donald Trump targets Lake Ontario, Canadian communities rethink places with his name
An Ottawa councillor wants Trump Avenue renamed, while a petition is calling for Sudbury's Trump Lake to become Lake Canada
NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before.
At least 8 dead after ferry with nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off Cyprus' northern coast
The ferry was carrying a total of 267 people when it rolled over shortly after leaving port, according to Turkish state news agency Anadolu.
Kids and teens in dance are vulnerable to the abuse of their photos and videos. A Toronto company is trying to change that
ICDR software verifies the identities of users logging in to watch children’s dance livestreams and access photos.
These Toronto schools are giving up recess: What's the 'Balanced Day' and does it actually work?
Balanced Day trades the traditional day for three 100-minute teaching periods split by two 45-minute "nutrition breaks."
She was 'Jane Doe' for 2 decades after a Toronto crash. How her birth daughter's DNA finally solved the mystery
For more than 20 years, no one knew who the "Highway 401 Fire Victim" was. Now, a daughter says she has closure.
Toronto Donald Trump impersonator rolls with the highs and the lows amid trade war: 'I'm making them laugh at him'
Glen Griffith says he feels powerful when donning the Trump makeup, but his gigs rely on the president's public opinion.
Flame-thrower Dasan Hill can reach 100 m.p.h. with his fastball. The Blue Jays want him to trust it
The Jays acquired Hill in the deal that sent reliever Jeff Hoffman to the Twins.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz, Tehran vows response
Attack on Larak Island killed and wounded several soldiers and citizens, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say
Tariffs, Iran and bond turmoil to put U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent’s G20 diplomacy skills to the test
The meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors comes at a time of massive uncertainty over the Trump administration’s next moves
Iceland votes to reject EU membership talks in close-fought referendum
Icelanders voted to stay out of the European Union, referendum results showed on Sunday, as they rejected a government push to reopen membership talks and sided with those who said Iceland's fishing waters were too important to risk.
How NASA's new telescope could shed light on mysteries of the universe
Mark Clampin, NASA’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Science, says the new telescope's panoramic view of space and its rapid survey speeds offer the opportunity for scientists to study the cosmos as never before, with wide-field surveys examining its structure, composition and evolution.
NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to explore mysteries of the universe
NASA's new flagship astronomical observatory was launched into space from Florida on Sunday on a mission to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology.
Trump says U.S. will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil
It is unclear how quickly the Venezuela deal could provide oil for the reserve or deliver any near-term benefit to U.S. motorists
Google Maps changes ‘Lake Ontario’ to ‘Lake America’ in U.S.
Trump’s order affects the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), which sets the standards for official U.S. maps
Flood waters rise in Nepal as rescuers search for survivors
Residents gathered on higher ground for safety on Sunday (August 30) as river water levels rose in Roshuki Bazar in Nepal. Drone footage on Saturday (August 29) showed the extent of damage at a village that was hit by the floods.
In Nepal’s Chitwan district, authorities have begun burying flood victims in temporary graves before they can be identified
Burial of flood victims in temporary graves prompts accusations that Hindu funeral traditions are being ignored
At least eight dead as ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus
Many of the 259 passengers and eight crew members were rescued, officials say
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Global News
Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as death toll rises to at least 800
Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by the floods.
Shooting at rave leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Switzerland
All of the victims of the shooting are residents of Switzerland, police said. They did not release their names in line with Swiss privacy rules.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported to U.K. after ICE arrest in U.S.
Yiannopoulos was arrested Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump says U.S. to take control of 65B barrels of Venezuela oil reserves in new deal
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's government in a statement said the deal involves the development of 17 fields with a proven potential of 65 billion barrels.
Nepal flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of missing
After Nepali authorities updated their figures Saturday, the combined toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 676 dead and nearly 3,000 people missing.
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE in U.S.
Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos was arrested in New Orleans and accused him of overstaying after entering the U.S. in 2019.
Domestic travel rose in July as trips to the United States fell: StatCan
With transborder screen passenger traffic down by 8.7 per cent in July, the agency notes this number was 'well below the same month in 2024,' which was 12.5 per cent.
Hiker receives lost backpack 63 years after he fell into Austrian glacier
The long-lost belongings were preserved in glacial ice high in the Austrian mountains, but its melting led to their discovery last month by a hiker.
Andrew and Tristan Tate urge release on bail while fighting extradition to U.K.
During nearly two hours in a Miami courtroom, Andrew and Tristan Tate denied under oath criminal accusations across multiple countries.
Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for additional 30 days
The extension means decisions on immigration and visa applications from residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan will remain on hold until Sept. 28.
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New York Times
Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
15 People May Be Missing at Grand Canyon After Flash Flood
At least 62 people were evacuated on Saturday after flooding destroyed nearly all the footbridges across Bright Angel Creek in Arizona and cut off hikers’ access, the National Park Service said.
Nepal Turns to Mass Burials, as Thousands Remain Missing from Floods
Only a fraction of the over 2,500 missing are turning up among the dead, underscoring a bleak reality: The death toll is likely to keep rising for days to come.
Ferry Carrying Hundreds of Passengers Capsizes Off Coast of Cyprus
Local authorities said 267 people were aboard the catamaran-type vessel when it began taking on water shortly after its departure from Kyrenia.
What to Know About Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal and Tibet
A massive landslide and glacial collapse may have caused catastrophic flooding even without heavy rainfall. More than 3,000 people remained missing.
Dolly Parton’s Marriage to Carl Dean Was Fueled by Distance and Difference
Dolly Parton met Carl Dean outside a Nashville laundromat in 1964. For decades, she was as protective of her marriage as he was fiercely private.
Deportees Sent to Liberia Recount Harrowing Details of U.S. Expulsion and Treatment by ICE
Ten deportees said they experienced or witnessed what they called abusive or violent treatment by ICE. They spent months in detention, they said, before being sent to nations where they had no ties.
Why the United States Can’t Quit Its Wars
The country’s longest war came to an end exactly five years ago. Today it offers lessons for policymakers seeking to avoid an endless war in Iran.
Dolly Parton and the ‘Pretty Darn Good’ Southern Church
For many Americans, Ms. Parton represented an idealized style of faith: one centered in small rural congregations that prize community over ideology.
Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail
A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.
CNBC
Aon nears $17 billion deal to buy insurance broker USI from KKR, WSJ reports
Aon is nearing a roughly $17 billion deal, including debt, to acquire insurance brokerage USI from KKR, the Journal reported.
U.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz
The last major U.S. strikes on Iran were carried out in late July.
Trump criticizes NBC over election comment as Treasury denies some NYT, WSJ and Bloomberg reporters G20 credentials
Trump's attack on NBC comes after the Treasury barred journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg from attending the G20.
He beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?
Mike Moore beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?
I'm a psychologist who studies couples: The happiest couples never fight about this 1 thing (it's not sex or money)
Psychologist and relationship expert Mark Travers says the happiest couples have stopped fighting about who's doing more. Here's how to avoid it.
What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals
When the U.S.-Canada trade war erupted, the market repriced metals and materials stocks and ETFs, but longer-term investors should be wary.
Icelanders reject reopening talks to join the EU despite Trump's Greenland threats
Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against reopening talks to join the European Union.
Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.
Op-ed: Dolly Parton was underestimated for decades. That became one of her greatest strengths
In a candid 2015 interview, Dolly Parton told CNBC's Tania Bryer about depression, ambition and the business decisions that defined her career.
Tech backlash reaches fever pitch as AI angst collides with social media fears
With data center concerns becoming a major election issue and Meta reaching a landmark settlement in a social media case, the tech backlash is gaining steam.
Washington Post
U.S. forces strike Iranian launch site in first disclosed attack in nearly a month
The U.S. struck Iranian launchers on an island in the Strait of Hormuz, the first publicly acknowledged attack on Tehran’s forces in weeks.
Ontario’s premier urges thaw in U.S.-Canada trade war: ‘We’re best friends.’
After days of trading insults with President Donald Trump, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said it was vital for the American and Canadian economies that the countries strike a trade deal.
Military leaders warn Hegseth against extending Iran war operations
A recent classified assessment advised that prolonged large-scale operations in the Middle East risk weakening U.S. capabilities elsewhere.
Venezuela vowed not to ‘hand over’ its oil. Trump aims to grab a windfall.
The deal cements the United States’ long-term dominance over Venezuela, which has become a neo-colony since the U.S. military’s capture of then-President Nicolás Maduro in January.
Trump’s ambassador to Italy is flaunting his wealth, and it’s dividing Italians
With a net worth of $11.1 billion, Tilman Fertitta, a great-grandson of Sicilian immigrants, is one of the wealthiest people ever to be a U.S. ambassador.
Russian strikes on food warehouses pose threat of shortages in Ukraine
Moscow has shifted to targeting shopping centers and food distribution sites, and markets in Kyiv and other cities are struggling to keep their shelves stocked.
An aging population in China inspires a new industry: Adult children for hire
A low fertility rate and a rapidly aging population have swelled the number of lonely seniors. Young companion workers and start-ups are stepping in to help.
Beijing expands purge of top generals
President Xi Jinping is targeting officers affiliated with previously ousted leaders, analysts say, even as Beijing seeks to project power across the Indo-Pacific.
Sliman Mansour has died. His art became a symbol of Palestinian resilience.
For more than 50 years, he explored Palestinian life and history in his paintings. His work became increasingly political after he spent time in jail.
Ka-nyet! Kanye West concerts canceled in Russia.
Two sold-out shows in St. Petersburg were scrapped, highlighting wartime ambivalence about Western culture and the rapper’s past antisemitic remarks.
BBC
Watch: Match of the Day
Highlights of four Premier League matches, including Manchester United v Ipswich.
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.
Three rescued, two still missing as French fishing vessel sinks in Channel
Searches are suspended after operations are carried out for a second day, coastguards say.
A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard
For all the new signings, it is still captain Bruno Fernandes who sets the standard at Manchester United, writes Simon Stone.
Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
'14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form
England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".
Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set
The singer has been slowly returning to performing after taking a break last year to "work on myself".
'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope
The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.
Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC
PM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.
Seven arrested after death of newborn baby girl
The baby was pronounced dead at a property in the Wincobank area of Sheffield.
The Independent
Photos of Grand Slam tennis action at the U.S. Open in New York
The U.S. Open, the season’s final Grand Slam, is underway in New York. Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka defend their singles titles, Novak Djokovic seeks a record 25th major, and...
Two young sons of police officer killed in A66 crash lead out Manchester United
The two children stepped onto the pitch accompanied by captain Bruno Fernandes and goalkeeper Senne Lammens
Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
Google says it has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States
Trump demands all Canadian companies doing business with the US move to America ‘immediately’
Trump’s rebranding of Lake Ontario was just the beginning of multi-day effort to provoke Canada
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River
Officials say dozens of people have been evacuated from the depths of the Grand Canyon because of heavy rain and flooding
Seven arrested after newborn baby girl found dead at a home in Sheffield
Newborn baby girl found unresponsive by police in the Wincobank area of Sheffield
Nicolás Maduro’s jail cell photos have everyone asking the same question
Maduro and his wife were charged with conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and import cocaine into the US
US hits Iranian rocket launchers off the Strait of Hormuz in first new attack in weeks
The renewed attack comes as the war, which had largely been locked in a stalemate, has continued with no end in sight for six months
US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions
Eight killed after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus, as captain and crew members ‘taken into custody’
Ferry left the port of Kyrenia, a popular tourist destination, on Sunday morning - but capsized within minutes
