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CBC.ca
Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer and other Hollywood stars defend Mark Ruffalo against antisemitism accusations
More than 170 Jewish members of the entertainment industry, including Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer, Joel Coen and Canadian filmmaker Emma Seligman, have signed an open letter defending American actor Mark Ruffalo from what the letter calls an "outrageous smear campaign."
Two sides in Alberta separation debate entrenched, with majority wanting to remain in Canada: poll
With fewer than 50 days until this October’s referendum, a new poll suggests Albertans remain entrenched in long-held positions tied to the idea of separating from Canada.
In search for senior Hamas operative, Israeli raid on Gaza City camp kills 3 children
Four people were killed in a Gaza City displacement camp Tuesday in a raid Israel's defence minister said was to locate a senior Hamas official.
How scientists confirmed the 'paint by numbers' Norval Morrisseau fraud ring
Scientists at a little-known federal agency in Ottawa reveal the forensic tools that helped crack the largest art fraud case in history. For decades, the forgery ring produced thousands of fake paintings attributed to famed Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau.
RCMP charge Calgary man for allegedly running $164M Ponzi scheme
The RCMP announced on Tuesday they had laid charges against Craig Michael Thompson, 49, for allegedly misappropriating investor funds from more than 1,000 victims via his company, Black Box Management.
Fertility program offers future choices for 12-year-old N.W.T. cancer patient
Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., resident Chloe Dixon was diagnosed with a soft-tissue sarcoma in the summer of last year. While treatment for cancers like hers can impact a person's fertility, a relatively new procedure in Canada is giving Chloe the choice of having children in the future.
Russia attempted attack at airport last month using explosive-laden drone, Germany says
The German government is blaming Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced it would shut down a Russian consulate, among other measures against Moscow.
The Atari brand was long tarnished in gaming. Its new leadership 'burned it down' to rebuild
As video games become an increasingly digital-first hobby, the people keeping the Atari name alive are going back to their roots, by offering new versions of their 1980s classics.
'Where's Newfoundland?' ask shocked residents looking at Hilroy exercise books
As a new school year approaches, parents and students are out buying new school supplies — but one classroom staple has people in Newfoundland and Labrador demanding answers.
Thinking of leaving your desk job and entering the trades? Here's your guide
After more than 25 years into his job as a business administrator, Simon Hardcastle felt there was nothing left for him to learn, so he signed up to drive a skid steer to plow snow. It was a financial risk, but a lot more fun.
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Toronto Star
Confusion deepens on Ontario's new student absence policy after education minister says principals will get final say
The province's principals say they wish they had been consulted beforehand, especially with mid-term marks required a couple of months into the school year.
Mark Carney says trade talks will resume when Americans 'start being serious'
Carney says the Trump administration must respect Canadian sovereignty and adopt a more serious tone before Canada returns to the negotiating table.
Four wanted — including one posing as a 'fraud investigator' — after Rosedale home damaged in roofing scam, police warn
Police are asking for help identifying four suspects wanted in a fraud and mischief investigation in the Mount Pleasant Road and Elm Avenue area.
Doug Ford's government is officially taking bids to remove 19 km of bike lanes from Toronto's streets
The province on Tuesday issued a request for proposals to remove or reconfigure more than 19 kilometres of Toronto bike lanes.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ after Trump order
Apple Inc. renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” on its maps service, following a similar move by Alphabet Inc.’s Google.
A Toronto cop was going to plead guilty on Project South charges. Then, concerning new information emerged
Const. Elias Mouawad’s lawyer would not say whose conduct has potentially jeopardized the prosecution.
Mafia grandfather from Bradford granted day parole after drug conviction
Paid police agent Carmine Guido told his 2019 trial that Ursino was a senior member of the board of directors of the 'Ndrangheta in the GTA.
This B.C. party's deepening ties to Alberta's separatist movement raise eyebrows in the west
The B.C. Conservatives recently hired two former Republican Party of Alberta staffers, though one was fired last week.
Pickering art teacher charged with sexually assaulting two girls multiple times, police say
A 63-year-old man was arrested in Ajax in August and police are concerned there may be more victims.
Mark Carney fires back after Pete Hegseth mocks Canadian cadets in online post: 'Stop doing memes'
Hegseth posted a screenshot to X of a cadet from Vernon, B.C. to social media Monday.
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Globe and Mail
Russia has upper hand in Ukraine war, will not negotiate with ‘terrorists,’ Putin says
Russian President acknowledges that Ukrainian attacks have inflicted real damage and drones pose a particular challenge
Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated, issues statement of apology
Former Cowboys’ QB and current CBS analyst cited a reliance on painkillers, then alcohol in statement made on Instagram
Tropical Storm Edouard arrives on the Texas and Louisiana coasts after gaining strength in the Gulf
Storm made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometres per hour
Scientists make possible breakthrough in hunt for dark matter
Dark Matter is invisible to the human eye and to telescopes, but scientists are confident it exists due to its gravitational effects at galactic scales
Britain lost its way with Thatcher and Brexit, Burnham tells Parliament in first speech
New PM promises to ‘unlock a feeling of positivity and possibility,’ but he faces same challenges that forced Starmer to resign
Putin, Xi and Trump may hold trilateral meeting at next APEC forum, Kremlin says
All three leaders are expected to attend the summit, says Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov
Why the deepening bond sell-off matters to you
Global bond yields hit major new highs on Tuesday as renewed fighting in the Middle East lifted oil prices and traders braced for interest rate hikes, putting pressure on stock markets around the world.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances
Conflict has disrupted global energy markets and raised questions about the reliability of the U.S. as a long-term security partner
U.S. Senator to introduce bill to repeal Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada
Legislation is unlikely to pass, but comes as Democrats focus on affordability issues heading into the midterm elections
Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month
Drone was found near a Ukrainian plane on the evening of Aug. 4 and the device was defused
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Global News
Australian police find meth hidden inside McMuffin breakfast sandwich
Police in Australia have charged a man after they found around 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden between the bacon and egg of a McDonald's McMuffin meal during a vehicle search.
Ottawa sends officials to Nepal as search for missing Canadians continues
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that 30 Canadians and permanent residents remain missing, a number she says may change as the government gets more information.
Sydney shark attack survivor recalls punching animal in the face
Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother of one, was dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach on the morning of June 13 as it plunged its teeth into her arms and thigh.
19-year-old taekwondo champion dead after suffering cardiac arrest in sleep
Emergency services 'fought desperately to resuscitate her' but she 'could not be saved,' a statement said.
Nepal flood death toll crosses 900 as hundreds stuck in hydropower tunnels
Nepal’s disaster agency said Monday that 903 deaths had been counted in that country, with 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, missing.
Canada’s Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals after deadly Nepal floods
Organizers across the country, in cities including Toronto, Brampton and Calgary, cancelled Teej celebrations in light of the disaster.
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.
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New York Times
U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Mines, Trump Says
The renewed hostilities underscore how a durable solution to the conflict remains far-off.
Woman Killed in Times Square Stabbing Identified as Bank of America VP
The New York Police Department made public the names of some of the people involved in a seemingly random knife attack on a crowded Manhattan street, but questions remained.
At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.
At G20 Summit, Some U.S. Allies Push Back on Trump’s Economic Approach
At a summit meant to showcase President Trump’s economic policies as a model for the world, Europeans complained about tariffs and the war with Iran.
Ed Markey’s Massachusetts Senate Race Is a Generational Fight, With a Twist
Senator Markey, 80, faces a challenge from a much younger centrist, Representative Seth Moulton.
Hegseth Targets 7 More Officers as His Frustrated Army Secretary Quits
The defense secretary’s cuts, which have hit about 10 percent of the military’s top officers, are dividing the Pentagon, officials said.
House Censures Republican Accused of Sexually Harassing Two Aides
Representative Chuck Edwards received a formal rebuke on the floor after a speech in which he apologized for his conduct but said it did not constitute harassment.
Shooting at Tucson Gay Bar That Killed 2 Investigated as Hate Crime
Two men were fatally shot in the bar’s parking lot early Monday morning. The suspected gunman, who also died, was carrying a list of other L.G.B.T.Q.-friendly businesses, the police said.
U.S. Launches New Attacks on Iran
Also, borrowing costs rise around the world. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
How Monsoon Season Supercharged the Deadly Grand Canyon Flooding
Floods are common across the Southwest this time of year, when even a little bit of rain can quickly become dangerous.
CNBC
China dissented from G20 statement opposing 'cheap exports' flooding market, Bessent says
Bessent is leading the Trump administration's plan to choke off Iran's economy by threatening its business partners with secondary sanctions.
Bessent tells Russia it won't get economic relief until it ends Ukraine war
The meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen diplomatic talks with Moscow, as Europe intends to isolate the nation while the war continues.
Palo Alto CEO says $1 trillion of cybersecurity infrastructure isn’t ready for AI
Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora said AI is forcing companies to modernize roughly $1 trillion of aging cybersecurity infrastructure that isn’t equipped for attacks.
House adopts measure condemning socialism ahead of November election
Republicans also inserted a call to pass the highly controversial voter-ID bill known as the SAVE America Act into the socialism resolution.
Palo Alto Networks beats quarterly estimates on AI demand, continues acquisition spree
Palo Alto Networks' stock has nearly doubled this year as AI boosts demand for security detection and response tools
U.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war
U.S. Central Command announced new strikes around the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on ships and U.S. military personnel. Iran said it retaliated.
10-year yield hits highest since January 2025 as higher oil prices stoke inflation worries
Treasury yields increased on Tuesday as investors monitored a reignition of tensions in the Middle East.
GoPro joins AI bonanza with pivot into data centers as shares skyrocket 40%
Action camera maker GoPro is merging with private photonics company Starman Optical and joining the AI wave.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro says too many data center developers 'don't care about our communities'
A Gallup survey released in May found that "seven in 10 Americans oppose constructing data centers for artificial intelligence in their local area."
AI token prices are hitting new record lows
A closely followed measure of artificial intelligence token prices touched fresh lows.
Washington Post
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures
Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.
U.S. carries out new military strikes in Iran
The American strikes were in response to attempted attacks by Iran on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members in the Middle East, military officials at Central Command said.
Trump said his deal with Venezuela would lower gas prices. Will it?
It is likely to be years before oil production meaningfully ramps up, industry experts say, and there are many risks involved.
Putin pledges support to Iran, rallies leaders to challenge U.S.
A regional security meeting in Kyrgyzstan highlighted the increasingly close military and political alliance between Moscow and Tehran.
This dog raced across the backs of 56 people to set a world record
The Australian shepherd, Chardonnay, jumped around with excitement after her feat.
Former prime minister Keir Starmer says he’ll leave Parliament
After resigning as prime minister in July, the decision signals an end to his domestic political career.
Canadian special elections indicate voters backing Carney’s stand against Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney had vowed to match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar," unlike other longtime U.S. partners who had raced to cut deals when faced with tariff threats.
China, which once took the world’s factory jobs, is now losing them
Income inequality in China is now by some measures worse than in the U.S. as blue-collar jobs dwindle and workers turn to the gig economy.
Lake Ontario is now Lake America. Residents of Trump-voting Ontario have thoughts.
The president’s order to rename the Great Lake has sparked both pride and objections among residents of Upstate New York.
Russian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting
As Moscow pounds Ukraine, the appearance by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was “quite troubling,” said one attendee. U.S. officials cited a need for “dialogue.”
BBC
Iran retaliates after US strikes kills four at wedding party, state media reports
Iranian news agencies said retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US targets had begun.
In the studio with Kasabian: 'We never thought we'd see success again'
The rock band invite us into the studio to talk about the unexpected "third act" of their career.
Range Rover launches first fully electric model
The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
Rising numbers of children in mental health crisis ending up in A&E
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
Camara's £47.1m move from Monaco to Chelsea collapses
Lamine Camara is staying at Monaco after the Senegal midfielder's £47.1m move to Chelsea collapses.
Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.
No repeat of Wimbledon heroics as Fery exits US Open
Arthur Fery is unable to produce a repeat of his Wimbledon heroics as his US Open debut ends in a first-round loss to Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti.
Premier League breaks transfer record for second straight summer
Premier League clubs break their all-time summer transfer record after spending reaches £3.198bn.
Fernandez joins Man City for joint-British record £125m
Manchester City pay a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
The Independent
Justice Department sues Kansas school system over policies on transgender students
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the school system in Kansas City, Kansas, over its policies on transgender students
Honduran judge dismisses fraud and money laundering case against former President Hernández
A judge in Honduras has dismissed the fraud and money laundering case against former president Juan Orlando Hernández
Vance talks about the end times and the attempted assassination of Trump in Christian podcast
Vice President JD Vance says that if a 2024 assassination attempt had killed Donald Trump, he would have always wondered if it was part of a conspiracy and might not have accepted even another Republican as the next president
Iran-US war latest: Trump’s military denies Tehran’s claim that it struck US base in Jordan
The latest US strikes follow Iranian attacks on shipping and American service members
What is the ‘Cat in the Hat’ viral trend that is landing teens in trouble with the law?
Authorities in Kentucky and Colorado have cracked down on the trend over concerns about students’ safety
Sports Direct ad banned over ‘misleading’ RRP
The Advertising Standards Authority found ‘that the RRP and associated savings claim were not genuine’.
Watchdog set up Downing Street listing on Booking.com to expose security gaps
Which? listed a property on the travel site headlined ‘1 bedroom apartment in the heart of London’.
Infected blood victims urge Burnham to ‘resolve injustices’ with billions still to be paid in compensation
The Infected Blood Inquiry closed this year after examining what has been dubbed the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS
Fake 10 Downing Street listing set up ‘within minutes’ on Booking.com
A fake review described the stay as ‘exceptional’ and made a reference to how enjoyable it was ‘hanging out with Larry The Cat’
Half of nurses giving end-of-life care in corridors as NHS staffing crisis laid bare
A practitioner recalled resuscitation being attempted on a terminally ill cancer patient who ultimately passed away on a bathroom floor
