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CBC.ca
RCMP says relationships with allies 'strong' after report FBI stopped co-operation following CBC 9/11 memo
The head of the RCMP says the national law enforcement agency maintains "strong relationships" with its allies, seemingly downplaying reports that FBI Director Kash Patel sought to punish Canada for a CBC memo regarding how to describe 9/11.
Carney rallies Liberal MPs as 'crucial session' of Parliament set to resume
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday his government is focused on bringing down costs for Canadians and defending the country's sovereignty, though he acknowledged that some of those efforts are in their early stages.
The Traitors Season 5 cast: Cody Simpson, Whitney Leavitt and more enter the castle
The Traitors is back with a new lineup of stars ready for their murder mystery moment. The cast of the award-winning reality competition series' fifth season was announced Friday, bringing together a new slate of celebs and reality TV stars into the castle with the same frame of mind: trust no one.
Israel moving ahead with settlement plans that would split West Bank in two, rights group says
Rights groups say the Israeli government is forging ahead with a contentious settlement expansion plan that would effectively divide the occupied West Bank, long criticized as a threat to the viability of a future Palestinian state.
Carney government files 3rd court challenge in First Nations child welfare complaint
The Carney government has filed its third court challenge in a year as a longstanding fight with First Nations organizations over the future of their communities' child and family services continues. Canada is challenging the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal's latest ruling in the nearly 20-year-old case.
CRA still owed over $5B in COVID-19 benefits sent to ineligible recipients
Ottawa is still owed $5.56 billion of outstanding debt related to COVID-19 benefits sent to those who were later deemed ineligible, according to data the Canada Revenue Agency provided to CBC News.
Trump announces White House ban on CNN, other media outlets
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate White House ban on a number of news outlets, including CNN.
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Toronto Star
Blue Jays' AL wild-card tiebreakers, schedules: Toronto sends out Cease in crucial series opener vs. Rangers
The Chicago White Sox won to push the Guardians back into the final wild card as the jockeying for position continues.
Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark's hands
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland.
Why Toronto mayoral candidate Chris Alexander wants to hike TTC fares
His plan includes raising adult fares while reducing fares for seniors and youth.
How the Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies survived an off-season of NHL trade rumours
The Leafs' pre-season opens Saturday with split-squad games against the Canadiens and Knies back on the top line.
Star reporters answer your questions about Project South
Reporters Brendan Kennedy and Abby O'Brien, who have been covering the Toronto Police Service corruption scandal known as Project South, answered questions on everything from the missing uniform items to what happens next.
Inside Hudson Williams’ TIFF chat, where he talked ‘Heated Rivalry’ season 2 and struggling to find Shane again
Williams sat down for a fireside chat at the Royal Alexandra Theatre Thursday, attended Crave's “Yaga” premiere and dined at Pai.
Doug Ford says praise for Olivia Chow wasn't an endorsement in Toronto's mayoral race
Premier Doug Ford took to the airwaves Friday in another bid to limit the political fallout following widespread media reports he gave a tacit endorsement of Mayor Olivia Chow's re-election bid in Toronto's upcoming municipal election.
Mark Carney says fall legislation will be among Canada's 'most consequential' in decades
Carney convened his Liberal caucus for the first time since the collapse of trade negotiations with the U.S., an investment summit and three byelection victories.
Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage.
Teen fatally shot in North York remembered as talented pianist, youth mentor: 'Just a light in the space'
Cashie Auguste, 17, was shot and killed in a daytime shooting at Jane and Finch on Monday.
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Globe and Mail
U.S., Denmark reach deal to expand American military presence on Greenland, Trump says
Agreement will also prohibit U.S. adversaries from building their own bases on the island
Carney to attend UN General Assembly next week in New York
As geopolitical instability, war and Trump’s efforts to dismantle the multilateral order hang over the event, Carney says ‘the world is looking at Canada differently’
Asian Games officials defend using temporary containers, cruise ship as lodging for athletes
Asian Games boast 11,000 athletes, more than the Summer Olympics and showcase 43 sports and 45 countries and regions
Ottawa mayoral candidate charged over alleged death threats against Sutcliffe, Ford
Police charged Geoffrey Nicholas Griplas with two counts each of criminal harassment and uttering death threats, along with several weapons-related offences
Trump bans CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House
Trump said the ban was prompted by unfavourable coverage and threatened other media outlets could face similar restrictions
Ukraine advocates ask Ottawa to sanction Alex Ovechkin after Russian political ad
The NHL star appeared in a commercial for a Putin-aligned political party that vowed ‘no mercy’ for those who attack Russia
Pentagon moves ahead with mandatory testosterone testing for most male U.S. troops
Policy requires hormone testing for all male service members 30 and older
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial ‘didn’t have any doubts’ of her guilt
Juror Michael Desronvil sided with the prosecutors, who had argued that Clancy knew what she was doing
Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war with most cases tied to Russia, UN report says
Among cases of conflict-related sexual violence 89% were attributed to the Russian side, while 11% were linked to Ukraine
Agreements reached with Trump, Mexico’s Sheinbaum says, as Washington races toward trade deal
She did not provide details about the agreements during her daily news conference, but described the call as ‘very good’
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Global News
Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland
In a social media post Trump said the agreement "gives the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs."
Canada and the EU want an energy alliance. What would it look like?
Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Strasbourg, France, this week where he and European Union leadership discussed strengthening ties on several fronts.
Australian crocodile habitat will be Olympic rowing venue in 2032 Games
Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.
Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett's influence has extended far beyond Berkshire, shaping generations of corporate leaders and investors with his emphasis on long-term thinking.
The Canadian tycoon accused of helping Russia’s ‘war machine’
A Global News investigation has found that Streit Group faces growing international scrutiny over its alleged dealings with Russia.
Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash
Macklemore said he will be donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Sheeran's tour to organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people.
Read a transcript of Carney’s speech to the European Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence.
How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal
Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.
King Charles urges tech leaders to mitigate AI risks to humanity
King Charles III on Thursday urged several senior tech leaders to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet.
OpenAI reports 6 more AI “misalignment” incidents after Hugging Face breach
OpenAI said on Wednesday it saw six reports of unexpected, concerning or unauthorized AI model behavior, and it would begin regularly publishing reports of these incidents.
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New York Times
Appeals Court Restricts Trump Administration Deportation Effort
The ruling allows migrants to contest deportations to countries other than their place of origin. The case could head to the Supreme Court.
Anthropic Pursues IPO Despite Its A.I. Safety Warnings
The company is expected to reach $100 billion in annualized revenue this year, even as chief executive Dario Amodei calls for slowing down development of some advanced A.I. models.
U.S. and Denmark Reach Security Deal on Greenland, Trump Says
The full contours of the deal were unclear, but Denmark and Greenland both indicated they expected an agreement to be signed soon.
Republicans Are Now the ‘Elitist’ Party, Voters Say
We spoke to independents who have soured on Trump.
Trump Has Tried to Ban Reporters From Government Spaces Before
There are several instances where the president made an effort to stifle the work of journalists.
New Species of Cat Discovered for First Time in a Century
The species, called a tilcayo, is smaller than a house cat and lives in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia.
Russia Holds Stage-Managed Elections
Also, a new kind of cat was found. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Duncan Sheik, Who Traded Pop Stardom for Broadway, Dies at 56
Weary of the heartthrob label after his 1996 hit “Barely Breathing,” he pivoted to musical theater and won two Tonys for composing “Spring Awakening.”
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
At Gettysburg, a Reporter Captured a Nation’s Loss, and His Own
Samuel Wilkeson Jr. filed a report for The Times from the battlefield. Then he went looking for a Union officer, his son.
CNBC
Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark
Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.
Anthropic selects Accenture as first embedded evaluator to help implement Amodei's slowdown proposal
Anthropic and OpenAI have been under intense scrutiny after researchers warned about the potential for AI to cause catastrophic harm to humanity.
OpenAI's latest AI revelation is a 'serious situation,' Microsoft's Suleyman tells CNBC
Suleyman joined "Squawk Box" to discuss OpenAI's latest incidents of "concerning model behavior" disclosed earlier this week.
AI cloud provider Nscale files to go public
Nscale is the latest artificial intelligence neocloud to turn to public markets.
Treasury yields move higher as volatile week wraps up
Treasury yields moved higher on Friday as investors continued to look for clues on the trajectory of monetary policy.
Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On
Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.
Oil finishes the week flat as the market sees Saudi pipeline outage as less disruptive than feared
Saudi Arabia and the Houthis exchanged fresh attacks across their border, raising concerns that the widening Middle East conflict could further disrupt supplies
Elon Musk talks up AI safety while fighting regulation in wild week of strange alliances
In the past week, Musk has agreed with the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI, while getting contradicted by President Trump and Nvidia's Jensen Huang.
California Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI 'before it's too late'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls have called for a more aggressive approach to addressing AI fears.
Fed staff should have known Silicon Valley Bank was vulnerable, new report finds
Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said a new report indicates the central bank's staff missed signs ahead of Silicon Valley Bank's 2023 failure.
Washington Post
Turkey’s LGBT crackdown draws international condemnation, protests
Turkish authorities have raided the offices of LGBT organizations and places frequented by the community.
African IPO turns people into oil tycoons, and they have the memes to prove it
A minimum investment of $3.94 can buy a partnership with the continent’s richest man.
More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
Nine bodies found in South Africa raise fears of serial murder, femicide
The apparent spate of slayings has sparked broader conversation about violence against women in South Africa.
Seven men who could lead Russia after Putin
Ahead of a parliamentary election on Sunday, President Vladimir Putin's grip on power is as strong as ever. But when the time comes, here are some potential successors.
Palace rejects claims King Charles was ‘elated’ after Princess Diana’s death
"The pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason," Buckingham Palace said in response to claims made by Princess Diana's brother in a new book.
Their Gaza home was damaged, but they had nowhere else to go. It cost their lives.
The sudden collapse of a building damaged three years ago by an Israeli airstrike highlighted another peril of an acute housing shortage in the Gaza Strip.
String of daring Russian plots is testing Washington’s restraint
A strike on a train that imperiled former European leaders and CIA officers is among a spate of attacks that risked a dangerous escalation with the West, experts say.
Gas prices are about to take a big jump, analysts say, with the worst still to come
The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging.
StarKist’s tuna supply chain partly relies on forced labor, report finds
Workers allege involuntary labor and other abuses on Taiwan-flagged fishing boats that supply the U.S. brand, according to a report by Global Labor Justice.
BBC
Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.
I found love at an Irish matchmaking festival - and I want others to do the same
Mary Timby flew to Ireland on a whim last year and met her boyfriend at a matchmaking festival.
Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget
Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then Princess of Wales' death.
Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.
Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.
A four-minute warning isn't enough: Russia's new relentless missile tactics exhaust Kyiv residents
Increasingly frequent and ferocious attacks on the Ukrainian capital have left many on edge.
Temperatures could peak at 26C as summerlike warmth returns next week
After a changeable week, drier and warmer conditions will dominate for some next week, but with little rain for those who need it.
Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love
In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.
Hodgkinson powers to Athlos win in speed suit
Keely Hodgkinson powers to victory in a full-body speed suit before being presented with a Tiffany & Co crown as Athlos makes its London debut.
The Independent
Royal family news live: Late Queen had ‘tetchy’ reaction to Princess Diana car crash, Earl Spencer claims
Princess Diana’s brother has insisted he is ‘telling the truth’ about his bombshell allegations
Investigation launched after beheaded sea lion is found along San Francisco shore
Tampering with the carcass of a dead marine mammal is a federal crime carrying penalties of up to $36,000 in fines and a year in prison
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin faces sweeping Trump sanctions as Kyiv hit with missile attack
Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed the ‘critically important’ legislation
White House tries to take credit for Wendy’s switching back to a classic look
Wendy’s has revived its iconic yellow fry boxes and Frosty cups as customers yearn for the comforts of their 90s childhood
Labour accused of ‘softening’ UK up for ‘brutal budget’
Burnham has warned that next month’s Budget will be ‘challenging’
Spend £6bn to ‘save’ millions of renters at Budget, Burnham urged
Rental costs are increasingly unaffordable for lower-income households, new report warns
US military nearly sparked an international crisis by boarding a Chinese ship after getting intel from AI: report
An intelligence report created by a chatbot falsely identified nuclear cargo, prompting airborne operations and board prep before officials caught the error
Parents awarded $40 million after Uber found liable for passenger who was fatally struck on highway
The parents of a young woman who was fatally struck after her Uber driver pulled over on a California highway have been awarded $40 million
Trump says US has reached an agreement to take permanent control of Greenland’s security
Greenlanders have voiced their opposition to U.S. control, holding anti-Trump protests with signs that read, ‘Make Americans Go Away’
West African scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection
West African laboratory scientists are urging governments to strengthen their capacity to detect disease outbreaks to prevent another major crisis
