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CBC.ca

Another beluga whale sent from Marineland to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has died
Shedd Aquarium in Chicago says two whales have died after it took in several beluga whales from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Canadian missing after Nepal flooding found safe, Anand says
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says one of the 30 Canadian citizens and permanent residents missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal's border region with China has been found safe.

Dancing With The Stars announces Season 35 cast: Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan and more to hit the ballroom floor
The cast of Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars was officially announced on Wednesday, with a fresh lineup of familiar faces trading their famous day jobs for sequins, choreography and a shot at the mirror-ball trophy.

'My students should be here': Tumbler Ridge teacher shares toll of deadly B.C. school shooting
One of the teachers caught in the deadly school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary has shared her story publicly for the first time, alongside a series of new lawsuits against OpenAI that allege the company should have warned Canadian officials about the shooter's ChatGPT activity.

Air Canada Express flight attendants vote on strike mandate as contract talks stall
Flight attendants who work on Air Canada Express flights are voting on whether to authorize strike action as their union says bargaining talks have stalled.

Complaints raised of excessive force by RCMP in Sheshatshiu Innu Nation as video circulates
Dozens of people protested outside the RCMP detachment in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Wednesday following the arrest of a man that was recorded and posted online by his girlfriend, who called the actions by the police officers excessive.

Candidate for Quebec Conservatives apologizes for 2020 post about euthanizing pro-vaccine people
A candidate for the Conservative Party of Quebec is apologizing for online comments he made at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He wrote that Quebecers in favour of vaccines should be euthanized. Just seven days into the election campaign, several other candidates in various parties have faced pushback and even calls to resign.

Kawhi Leonard avoids suspension in NBA's salary cap probe, clearing major hurdle for Toronto Raptors return
The NBA has declined to suspend Kawhi Leonard or void his contract after its salary-cap circumvention investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, clearing a major hurdle for his proposed return to the Toronto Raptors.

Hilroy says sorry for leaving Newfoundland, Cape Breton off notebooks' Canadian map
Hilroy has apologized for leaving Newfoundland and Cape Breton off the Canadian map on its glossy notebooks, after the mistake led to backlash online.
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Toronto Star

Extreme thunderstorms hit Toronto and southern Ontario, causing flooding, mass power outages, cancelled flights and events
More than 100 mm of rain hit the city and wind speeds reached 85 kilometres an hour Wednesday. The storms hit the region in a line, one after another, with lighting and thunder pounding for several hours.

Clippers decision might not be justice but it's as close as Adam Silver and the Raptors are going to get
Report found four companies that paid Leonard outside of the salary cap via the Clippers.

A judge blocks Trump's new bid to curb birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's latest attempt to limit birthright citizenship, granting a preliminary injunction against an executive order that the administration said would target “birth tourism.”

Toronto storm recap: City hit by destructive winds and rain; TRCA flood warning at highest level as parts of DVP closed
Live updates on extreme weather and disruption in the GTA caused by Wednesday's major storm in southern Ontario.

Tens of thousands without power in Toronto, southern Ontario as violent storm hits
Toronto Hydro said about 65,000 customers were battling outages while more than 60,000 were without power in areas around Guelph, Woodstock, South Huron and Norfolk County.

Calandra reaches out to principals over attendance-policy confusion
Ontario's principals have said they need clarity, details around new rules that dock marks when teens are absent from school without an approved reason.

Alberta separatist ties hasten implosion of Canada's B.C. Conservative Party as 9 MLAs have now resigned in a month
Alberta separatist ties contributed to the resignations of two more B.C. Conservative MLAs from caucus, bringing the total to nine in just one month.

Kawhi Leonard NBA investigation ruling sees Clippers lose five draft picks and organization fined $30M
The penalties come from a nearly year-long independent investigation into a deal between Leonard and Aspiration, a corporate business partner of the Clippers.

Mark Carney extends gas tax holiday as Donald Trump escalates attacks on Canada
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday that the current tax break, which was set to expire next week, will now apply until Jan. 31.

Apple begins replacing Lake Ontario with 'Lake America' on maps app for U.S. users
People in Canada who use Apple Maps still see the lake identified as Lake Ontario.
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Globe and Mail

Maduro, wife seek to end U.S. drug charges case on immunity grounds
Lawyers for Maduro said a judge was required by law to reject the indictment because it cannot be brought against a foreign leader

Two killed, suspect dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting
Not immediately clear how the shooter died, police said
King Charles, French President Macron view Bayeux Tapestry at London museum
King Charles, French President Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited the exhibition housing the historic Bayeux Tapestry on Wednesday, which depicts the conquest of England by the monarch's ancestor William I in 1066.
Kenyan editor abducted by masked gunmen after his newspaper criticized government
Alex Kiprotich was seized Tuesday night by four men who appeared to have police connections

Jury in Malta acquits businessman in killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
Murder of investigative journalist shocked Europe, toppled a prime minister and exposed a culture of impunity on the Mediterranean island nation

U.S. judge blocks Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship
U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump Administration’s initial effort to end birthright citizenship on June 30
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge after Florida crash
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driver's license was suspended for five years Wednesday following a March rollover crash in Florida, where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

King Charles III, French President Macron hail nations’ ties as they view Bayeux Tapestry in London
Charles praised the agreement between Britain and France that brought the tapestry to London, calling its presence ‘a precious symbol of trust’

What to know about U.S. air strike that reportedly killed four at Iranian wedding
U.S. military looking into reports of wedding strike but could not confirm formal investigation, Central Command spokesman says
Did the Leipzig incident bring Russia and NATO closer to all-out war?
Discovery of bomb-laden drones at German airport is an escalation of the hybrid warfare Moscow has waged against Kyiv’s allies
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Global News

‘We have to move quickly’: Canadians lend a hand as massive relief effort in Nepal begins
A Calgary aid worker is helping Nepal earthquake survivors while the city's Nepalese community supports loved ones affected by the disaster.

Ontario student accused in U.S. of taking airport photos for Chinese official
Chris Mathers, a former RCMP officer who runs a private crime and risk consulting firm, said it's common practice for Chinese state security to try to recruit people online.

Canadian families still waiting for answers 1 week after Nepal disaster
The flooding on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,100 people and left roughly 4,400 missing, after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China.

Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program
The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.

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.
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New York Times

MAGA Is Feeding a Separatist Surge in Canada
Drawing inspiration from MAGA, separatists in Alberta are pushing for a break away from Canada.

2 Killed and 2 Officers Shot at Minneapolis Apartment Building
The authorities said the suspect was also dead. Residents were warned to stay away from the downtown apartment building where the violence erupted.

Trump Puts Tariffs of Up to 100% on Foreign-Made Drones
In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal imaging and aerosol spraying.

The NBA Drops the Hammer on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
Why league investigators didn’t believe the richest owner in American sports.

D.S.A. Chapter Endorses Nithya Raman for Mayor of Los Angeles
Ms. Raman, a member of the D.S.A. chapter, is challenging Mayor Karen Bass as democratic socialists have surged nationally.

The President Can’t Handle the Truth
Trump’s fantasy-reality problem is deepening.

Cassandra Wilson, Star Jazz Singer, Dies at 70
With a low and smoky voice, she conjured the blues tradition of her native Mississippi in both her own songs and in covers.

Inside the Fight Against a Flesh-Eating Fly in Mexico
For the first time in a year, the U.S.-Mexico border partly reopened to cattle imports following a screwworm infestation across the region. The battle against the flesh-eating fly has only just begun deep in Mexico.

White House Plans $250,000 Renovation of 2-Lane Bowling Alley
A White House spokesman said the alley renovations included fixing broken lights. The project comes as the president has sought a broad overhaul of the White House and its surroundings.

What Is ‘Narrative Art’? The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.
After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.
CNBC

Iran strikes Kuwait as Trump says renewed Mideast hostilities will not last 'too long'
On Thursday, Kuwait's army said it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran.

CNBC Daily Open: 'Trump Strait', losing streak snapped and bilateral diplomacy
Hostilities with Iran keep markets on edge, but U.S. stocks snap a three-day losing streak while bond yields remain volatile.

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe
The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.

China's slowdown pushes New Zealand exporters to diversify away from their top buyer, RBNZ official tells CNBC
New Zealand exporters are diverting shipments bound for China to new markets, as demand from the country's top buyer cools, a central bank official tells CNBC.

States now must report undocumented immigrants to DHS or risk federal funding, DOJ says
The new DOJ opinion relates to funding states get for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Supplemental Security Income programs.

Shipping stocks at a crossroads amid their best rally in decades
A months-long crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has turned an overlooked corner of the market into one of 2026's hottest trades.

The world appears to be entering a higher-rate era. Here’s who will pay the price
The bond sell-off is owed to a mix of high government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has reignited inflation concerns, and expectations of higher rates.

Google starts September with AI momentum after longest monthly losing streak in over a decade
After a slow but extended selloff on Wall Steet, Google began September with renewed momentum, helped by new AI models.

South Korea's semiconductor exports just tripled year-over-year. Is it too much of a good thing?
If growth were to slow in the semiconductor sector, would the slowdown take the Korean economy with it?

Why Hilton calls this Asian country the fastest-growing tourism market
Hilton says one Asian country is the most exciting global tourism market as regional travel surges.
Washington Post

Putin says he won’t deal with Ukrainian ‘terrorists’ but praises U.S. mediators
The Russian president’s remarks at a 3 a.m. news conference — and Moscow’s intensifying strikes on Kyiv — suggested that he sees little chance of a deal to end his war in Ukraine.

Watch Ontario, New York, residents sound off on the Lake America name change
In a Trump-voting town named after Lake Ontario, residents have strong feelings about the president rechristening it to Lake America.

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 9 months at sea
The crew will get a chance to “rest and recharge” in the beach destination of Pattaya, after reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.

Iran retaliates with missiles and drones, defying Trump’s warning
President Donald Trump had warned after Tuesday's U.S. strikes that any retaliation would see Iran “hit again at a much harder and higher level.”

Syria, eyeing role as Middle East hub, offers options to bypass Hormuz
The wartime blockage of cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is a boon for Syria, which is poised to capitalize on a need for alternative transit routes for oil.

Russia’s jet-powered drones are overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses
Russia is pounding Ukraine with jet-propelled drones, forcing Kyiv to adapt once again in an arms race that is increasingly defining the war.

Thanks to Lake Ontario, MapQuest is popular all over again
As of Tuesday, the 30-year-old navigation tool was Apple’s No. 1 free app after the company rebuffed an executive order renaming the Great Lake.

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.

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.

Most Americans disapprove of Lake Ontario name change
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week renaming it Lake America, as part of his feud with Canada.
BBC

Watch: Drop in small boats crossings forces smugglers to adapt
A BBC investigation has found smuggling gangs are running low on small boats, forcing rival gangs to work together and load more migrants on larger boats.

UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.

Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

US sailors go shopping and bar-hopping in Thailand after 250-day voyage
With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stood out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd, writes the BBC's Jonathan Head.

Widow whose husband died after falling into slurry pit warns of pressure on farmers
Margaret Owen said it seemed "things are getting worse" after a rise in deaths on British farms.

Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found.

Alcaraz 'stays calm' in US Open fightback
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fights back from a set down to reach the US Open third round on his injury comeback.

EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.

Sabalenka earns 53-minute US Open win - but tension still shows
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka cruises into the US Open third round before a spiky exchange with a journalist.

The Papers: 'City warns Burnham' and 'One in the eye'
Several of the papers home in on a warning to Andy Burnham from the City of London.
The Independent

Police chief in Mississippi city where baby was shot by officer fired amid racism claims
The child's death stirred anger in the small Mississippi city

With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe's largest civil defense exercise since WWII
More than 2,000 people in Finland are participating in the largest civil defense drill in Europe since the end of World War II

Iran-US war latest: Trump warns he’s ‘prepared’ to launch fresh attack as US embassies issue security alert
Fighting between the US and Iran has seen the biggest exchange of fire since July

Russia to close German cultural centers after Berlin blames Moscow for airport drone plot
Russia says it will shutter German cultural centers across the country
Pabst Blue Ribbon offers huge reward in search for missing beer
Overall the thieves made off with 40,000 pounds of beer
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow responds to Zelensky’s threat to Russian airspace as flights cancelled
Russian minister says country 'will not allow any significant disruption to civil aviation'

German far-right party targets iconic Bauhaus school ahead of landmark state election
Nearly a century after the Nazis shut down Germany's world-famous Bauhaus school of design, the art movement has once again become a cultural battleground
Trumpism doesn’t die with Trump – we need to wake up to the facts
It is fanciful to think that the unpredictable, aggressive and often self-sabotaging US will revert to its old ways once its current leader has gone. But, as Keir Giles explores in his new book, the fate of the globe depends upon us understanding that he doesn’t even need to cling to power to see the world continue to change in his image

Pacific island nations seek to turn geopolitics into funding to offset climate change harm
Stormy weather can send the Pacific Ocean flooding into people's homes in small, remote island nations

Iran accuses US of killing four in strike on wedding ceremony and vows ‘devastating’ response
The US and Iran appear to have returned to full-scale war after major strikes were launched on Wednesday night
























