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CBC.ca
B.C. ends wildfire-related state of emergency, offroad vehicle ban to be lifted
B.C.'s forests minister says a province-wide state of emergency has ended, but wildfire risk remains.
Cuba faces teacher, supply shortage as as kids head back to school
Cuba will kick off the school year next week as planned despite a severe ongoing crisis that has affected transportation and electricity and led to falling teacher numbers and a lack of supplies such as uniforms.
Air traffic controllers allegedly left work early before fatal Air Canada crash at LaGuardia
The union representing American air traffic controllers has acknowledged allegations that two members left work early shortly before an Air Canada regional jet crashed at LaGuardia Airport in March, killing two pilots.
Russia hammers Ukrainian ports, warehouses and industrial sites with missiles and drones
Russia hammered Ukrainian ports, industrial sites and retailers' distribution facilities with missiles and drones in an hours-long attack on Kyiv and other cities that was partly repelled, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.
Parents and teachers in Congo urge delay of school resumption as Ebola outbreak rages on
With health officials warning that the Ebola outbreak may be three times higher than official figures — and young children facing the highest fatality rates — families fear a return to class could increase the risk of exposure to the disease.
Infinity Mirror Rooms artist, Yayoi Kusama, dead at 97. Her polka-dotted life in pictures
Artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died at 97, was one of Japan's most revered contemporary artists. Her work was exhibited around the world, often prompting long queues as people flocked to see her colourful, immersive installation art.
Judge rejects application by 'Surrey Six' killer to stay convictions
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has rejected an application by one of the "Surrey Six" killers to stay the convictions against him.
'Measured confidence': RBC, TD Bank, CIBC share optimistic outlook for Canada's economy
Three of Canada's big banks shared cautiously sunny outlooks for the economy on Thursday, sharply contrasting expressions of anxiety and frustration from scores of smaller businesses grappling with the fresh reality of a full-blown trade war with the United States.
1 of 2 fugitives wanted in July homicide in Niagara Falls, Ont., captured in Montreal
One of two suspects wanted in the shooting death of a man in Niagara Falls on July 16 has been arrested in Montreal and will be sent back to the Ontario city.
Oil prices swing Alberta’s $9.4B deficit to $2B surplus, but finance minister urges caution
The same factor that's sent fuel prices soaring has created a massive turnaround for provincial government's budget.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Board of Peace official leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
Nickolay Mladenov warned that the alternative to the U.S. proposal is the next war
U.S. FAA moves to fire two air-traffic controllers who left work early before fatal Air Canada crash at LaGuardia, source says
The collision involving an Air Canada airplane and a fire truck in March left two pilots dead
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
U.S. President says change will take effect immediately
Thirty Canadians missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet, Anand says
Nepal police report more than 360 people were killed and more than 1,400 are still missing
Russia bombards nine Ukrainian cities overnight, calls strikes ‘massive’
Russian Defence Ministry says targets included industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs and port infrastructure
Tate brothers remain in Miami jail after U.S. judge declines to rule immediately on request for bail
Andrew and Tristan Tate are contesting extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges
Consequences of six months of war in Iran include Trump paying a political price, hit to global economy
Iran has not surrendered, shipping through Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, and there is no clear path to ending the conflict
Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies
He was convicted for orchestrating the 1995 massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in Srebrenica
U.S. FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug
Revolution’s daraxonrasib pill blocks a mutated protein that fuels tumour growth in more than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases
Survivor recounts Nepal's deadly floods
Keshav Prasad Baral recounts what he experienced when a huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, burying his wife.
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Global News
Jerusalem court acquits man charged in nun attack on insanity defence
CCTV footage of the April incident captured the moment the nun was forced to the ground from behind, causing her to hit her head on a stone wall before being kicked.
How a collapsing glacier may have caused the catastrophic Nepal floods
A series of flash floods has destroyed villages in parts of Nepal and Tibet, as experts say a falling glacier likely triggered a chain reaction of events that could get worse.
Surgeons successfully complete 1st-ever AI-assisted brain tumour removal
The operation, which restored the eyesight of a 48-year-old man, took place at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London.
U.S. Patriot missile stocks ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say
A U.S. defense official said the most concerning shortfall involves Patriot missile interceptors, which can shoot down Russia’s high-speed ballistic missiles.
Nvidia data centre revenue more than doubled to $89B amid AI spending boom
Nvidia on Wednesday forecast a 70 per cent jump in revenue next fiscal year, underscoring unabated demand for AI computing, while warning about shortages of memory components.
30 Canadians missing after catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods, Anand says
The number of Canadians missing in Nepal and the Tibet region after a series of catastrophic flash floods has climbed to 30 from 25 Wednesday, according to the federal government.
Sikh activist says he received new RCMP ‘duty to warn’ of threat to life
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual Canadian-U.S. citizen, says he also received a similar threat notification from the FBI earlier this month.
U.S. says Chinese hackers accessed DOJ, NASA, other sensitive agencies
The U.S. Justice Department said it had seized domains used by two hacking platforms it alleges had been used in the campaign, which also targeted the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the U.K.
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are said to have landed in the U.K. privately from California.
Carney will address the European Parliament next month
Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend the European Union’s annual State of the Union address by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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New York Times
White House Construction May Have Contributed to Close Call With Trump’s Helicopter
A controller let a jet take off after missing warnings that Marine One was about to fly through the area, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero
President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial’s organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans.
Wall Street Loved Scott Bessent and Kevin Warsh. Not Anymore.
We are approaching a credibility crisis with Scott Bessent and Kevin Warsh leading our economy.
Climber Stranded for Hours on 6-Inch Rock Ledge Before Rescue
Racing against the darkness, rescuers in California on Saturday saved a man who had become stranded on a ledge perched atop a soaring peak on the Sierra Nevada.
On Night of Deadly Air Canada Crash, Two LaGuardia Controllers Left Early
The two controllers are among a dozen that the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to fire as part of an inquiry into timecard fraud, according to people familiar with the matter.
What to Know About New Covid Vaccines for Fall 2026
The shots have been approved for people 65 and older, and for younger people with underlying conditions. Others may be able to get them off label.
Judge Says Trump’s Name Should Stay Off Kennedy Center for Now
After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.
Yielding on French Could Restart Trade Talks, Canadian Officials Say
Canada’s minister in charge of trade with the U.S. was responding to comments by Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative. But that was before any mention of Lake Ontario.
Rescuers Search Himalayan Valleys After Devastating Flood
Also, the C.I.A. chief urges Russia to cut a deal to end the war. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
Survivors of Nepal Flood Left in Stunned Disbelief: ‘They All Died, and I Lived’
A visit near the border with Tibet laid bare the effects of a swollen river’s furious speed. Miles of devastation were left behind in a flash flood that killed more than 300.
CNBC
China’s super-rich fled Singapore. Now they want to come back
Wealthy Chinese are reconsidering Singapore as Beijing’s offshore wealth scrutiny and geopolitical risks make alternatives less attractive.
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh delivers his key Jackson Hole speech Friday. Here's what to expect
Prior Fed chairs have used the speech as an opportunity to lay out broad policy frameworks and intentions.
FDA approves daily HIV pill from Gilead designed to simplify treatment for some patients
The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment.
UAE ‘spy sheikh’ backs 49% stake in Trump family’s crypto bank venture, WSJ reports
World Liberty’s proposed trust bank has preliminary federal approval as the Trump-backed crypto venture deepens its ties to a senior UAE official.
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
CrowdStrike posts best day ever, Okta's stock pops nearly 29% as rising AI threat lifts earnings
AI adoption is pushing customers to spend more on cybersecurity tools from companies such as CrowdStrike and Okta
Treasury yields are little changed ahead of Jackson Hole
Treasury yields were little changed as investors geared up for a highly-anticipated speech from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Salesforce rockets 22% for second-best day ever, leading software rally
Salesforce reported a strong beat on second-quarter earnings and announced an expanded AI partnership with Anthropic.
SpaceX shares are doing something very unusual. Options traders are taking note
After debuting as the most volatile stock among its large-cap peers, Elon Musk's astronomic equity hasn't moved in three weeks.
SK Hynix CEO says Indiana will be key memory production base by 2030, first U.S. facility now underway
At the groundbreaking ceremony for SK Hynix's first U.S. facility, CEO Kwak Noh-Jung says Indiana will be a key memory production base by 2030.
Washington Post
Uganda declared Ebola-free even as Congo faces deadly, fast-growing epidemic
Uganda's final Ebola patient was discharged from hospital care on July 16.
Rescuers race to find survivors after Himalayan floods kill more than 350
Hundreds of people, including more than 600 tourists, remain missing after the floods hit the Nepal-China border.
Canada, pressured by Trump, wants new trade partners. Here’s why it’s hard.
The country needs infrastructure and deals to expand exports beyond the United States.
Why Zelensky is cuddling a very good girl named Freya
Pictures of the Ukrainian leader holding the baby pit bull with a symbolic name have proved a truth universally known in politics: If you want to get noticed, get a puppy.
Ratko Mladic, Bosnian Serb commander found guilty of genocide, dies in prison
He was serving a life sentence for his role in the Bosnian War, when he led forces that pounded Sarajevo and carried out the Srebrenica massacre.
A Venezuelan oilman faced a Swiss arrest warrant. The U.S. had other plans for him.
The Trump administration intervened in a Swiss criminal investigation of Alejandro Betancourt, who has been helping Washington as an intermediary in Caracas.
She made history as a trans Indigenous chief. Then addiction cost her the job.
Majur Traytowu is struggling to hold on to influence and authority amid a devastating alcohol epidemic ravaging her territory — and her own life.
Iran weighs harsh penalties for contact with outside media in ‘foreign influence’ bill
The push comes nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched the war, with no immediate diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97
Her hypnotic, unconventional works propelled her from near-obscurity to a place in the world’s most prominent museums.
Scores dead, hundreds missing in flash floods on Nepal-China border
An avalanche caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, sending waves of water and mud that swept buildings and people away.
BBC
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
Trump's order comes after the trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week.
Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.
Greens call for temporary ban on new data centres
Zack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI.
The Papers: 'Town gripped by fear' and 'Nepal death toll climbs'
Several papers focus on the violence unfolding in Middlesbrough, described by the Mirror as a town "under seige".
What we know so far
Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview
The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed.
'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown
A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
The plans for forces in England and Wales had been scheduled to be rolled out by summer 2029, but have been brought forward.
Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.
King 'heartbroken' by deadly Nepal flash floods
Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
The Independent
Fix gun licensing system to prevent further killings, inspectors say
The firearms licensing system in England and Wales is not fit for purpose, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services said
Breathalysers on cars should be introduced for repeat drink-driving offenders, Burnham told
Campaigners have urged the prime minister to introduce a mandatory alcolock programme for ‘high-risk and repeat drink-driving offenders’
Girl, 14, has dissolvable heart implant the size of 10p coin fitted in UK first
Lillie Yale received the device, known as Memosorb, to treat an atrial septal defect: a hole in the wall that divides the two upper chambers of the heart
Nurse among 33 Britons missing in Nepal’s devastating flash floods
The catastrophic floods have killed more than 380 people and left hundreds more missing
Hundreds of extra police officers deployed to Middlesbrough after series of violent incidents following A66 crash
A 39-year-old man is receiving treatment following an assault involving a bladed weapon, Cleveland Police says
ACC becomes fourth and final power conference to bar pro players from coming back to college
The Atlantic Coast Conference has joined its power conference peers in banning players who were on NFL rosters from returning to college football
Congo begins Ebola vaccinations to fight country’s worst outbreak on record, health minister says
Congo has started vaccinating people against Ebola to combat its worst outbreak on record
Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’, Mike Ashley says
The Frasers founder has heavily criticised the prime minister, warning that shops will be ‘further devastated’ unless business rates are cut
Photos show new-look Oxfordshire site as 22,000 tonnes of illegal waste finally removed
The 150-metre-long trail of waste took more than five months to remove at a cost of almost £6 million
