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CBC.ca

NTSB investigators to interview pilots of crashed Amazon cargo jet Wednesday

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says it will interview the two pilots who survived the crash Sunday of their Amazon cargo jet in Miami. The NTSB says its has already obtained data from the voice recorder that was recovered from the aircraft Monday, but will not release it yet.

U.S. military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers in latest escalation

The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to recent attacks on its warships, and Tehran says it hit back at American targets in Jordan, in the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes in a more than six-month-old war.

A 3rd festival-goer dies at Burning Man

Authorities have confirmed the death of a third attendee of the Burning Man festival, days after organizers said two other festival-goers had died during the annual event in the Nevada desert.

Where does the name Lake Ontario come from?

The name "Ontario" has deep roots in multiple First Nations languages and has survived hundreds of years of colonialism.

85-year-old man killed by stray bullet inside Burnaby, B.C., home, investigators say

An 85-year-old man found dead in his Burnaby home is believed to be an innocent victim who was struck by a stray bullet, according to the Integrated Homicide Investigative Team (IHIT).

Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband threatens legal action over 'relentless' conspiracy theories

Patrick Clancy was ruled out as a suspect in the 2023 deaths of his children, Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and eight-month-old Callan. His ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, which ended last Friday in a mistrial, has captivated spectators from the beginning. But misinformation and conspiracy theories involving Patrick have swirled online, prompting threats of lawsuits.

Iceland summons U.S. ambassador over Trump's threat to take over Arctic nation

Over the holiday long weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump posted to his social media a map featuring the red, white and blue stars and stripes of the U.S. flag draped across all of North America — including Mexico, Canada, Greenland and Iceland. The move prompted Iceland to summon its ambassador.

Survivors of an apartheid-era massacre are suing South Africa's government

On March 21, 1960, South African police opened fire on unarmed anti-apartheid protesters, killing dozens of men, women and children. More than six decades later, survivors and descendants of victims of the Sharpeville massacre are seeking to overturn an apartheid-era law that has barred them from seeking reparations.

Separation making Alberta master of its destiny ‘a fiction,’ business leader says

With fewer than 45 days to go until the Alberta referendum, a provincial business organization has launched a new initiative intended to make the case for Alberta to remain in Canada.

Otto Jelinek, Canadian figure skating world champion and Olympian, dead at 86

Otto Jelinek, a former world-champion figure skater and federal cabinet minister, has died at the age of 86.
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Toronto Star

Teens charged in investigation linked to over 50 break-ins, luxury car thefts

York Regional Police say four teenage boys are connected to a network targeting homes for luxury vehicles' keys across York and surrounding areas.

Mayoral candidates vow to fight antisemitism as Olivia Chow skips event

Brad Bradford and Chris Alexander denounced what they described as the scourge of rising antisemitism that has afflicted the city.

The Associated Press says it will still refer to Lake Ontario, not Lake America

The Associated Press says it will continue to refer to Lake Ontario by its original name, and not Lake America.

Rogers Stadium repairs have fans worried they'll miss last chance to see AC/DC: 'Angus Young isn't young anymore'

The AC/DC show, the stadium's final concert of the season, is set for Sept. 16.

Ontario Liberal leadership race pivots to campuses

The stakes are rising in the Nov. 21 race to lead Ontario's Liberals now that a key membership deadline has passed and students are back on campus.

Donald Trump bans Canadian alcohol and dairy imports, boosts tariffs: 'This is retribution'

The U.S. president made the announcement Tuesday, hours after Canadian counter-tariffs on American imports came into effect.

10 parents and kids share their best first-day advice at TDSB's largest elementary school

Families gathered outside two Thorncliffe Park schools with hugs, reminders and a few words of wisdom for the year ahead.

US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship

The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and Tehran hit back at American targets in Jordan.

32 vehicle break-ins over half-hour period in Mississauga — suspect sought

The incidents occurred early morning Thursday, Sept. 3, between 3 and 3:30 a.m.

Donald Trump's Bombardier threat sparks Republican revolt in Kansas as 1,200 jobs hang in the balance

Kansas Republican senators rush to defend Bombardier's Wichita workforce after Trump threatens to bar the Canadian plane maker.
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Globe and Mail

Over 1,000 U.K. flights cancelled due to air traffic control problem

Britain’s National Air Traffic Services say it has resolved the issue, but delays rippled across 15 U.K. airports and beyond

U.S. strikes Iranian tankers in response to missile attack on Navy warship

Iran subsequently launched missiles toward U.S. targets in Jordan, Iranian state-run media says

AfD victory in a German state election clouds Merz’s reform agenda

Far-right party’s win reflects public’s frustration with bureaucracy, the cost of living and economic insecurity

Birth of Sumatran tiger cubs at Greek zoo offers hope for endangered species

The world’s most endangered tigers have started a family in Greece, offering hope for a predator that is rapidly vanishing from the wild. Three two-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs received identification microchips and their first vaccinations, as part of a global effort to build a backup population.

Twenty-five years after 9/11, three Americans share how the tragedy changed their lives’ trajectory

Events of Sept. 11 profoundly reshaped U.S. national security policy and led to decades-long wars in which more than 900,000 died

Trump’s latest map-making on social media stirs controversy in North Atlantic

Trump posted a map over the long holiday weekend showing the U.S. sprawling across all of North America and extending to Greenland and Iceland

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks for Trump pardon after mistrial

President’s pardon power applies only to federal crimes, and Clancy was prosecuted under state law

Thieves steal Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum

Two of the stolen works were found in the museum garden, but two others are still missing

Canada, France and Britain to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Britain will also sanction businesses that provide services for settlement expansion, such as construction, infrastructure and financing

How rescuers found Nepal tunnel workers alive after nine days

Two Nepali workers emerged alive after spending nine days trapped inside a flooded hydropower tunnel following the country's flood disaster. Here's how their rescue unfolded.
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Global News

Iceland summons U.S. ambassador over Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ map post

On Monday, Trump posted an image with a map of North America, showing countries like Canada, Greenland and Iceland coloured in with the American flag.

King Charles says Harry and Meghan are ‘private citizens’ amid U.K. return

A letter sent to senior government officials said the couple — who gave up their royal duties and moved to California more than six years ago — will not undertake royal duties.

U.S. family missing after small plane flying from Bahamas to Miami vanishes

Silvia Larrieu said her uncle, Mario Lamar, was piloting the plane that was also carrying Lamar's wife Lily Lamar and two of his grandchildren, Christian Sosa and Sophie Sosa.

Nepal holds day of mourning after deadly floods kill at least 1,300

The government had declared Monday an official day of mourning and ordered flags at government offices lowered to half-staff.

Germany’s Merz ‘shocked’ by far-right AfD state election victory

The anti-migration and Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany, or AfD, fell just short of a majority in Sunday’s vote in Saxony-Anhalt.

U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’

Diplomats say the U.S., Britain, France and Germany now seek to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations.

U.S. envoys Witkoff, Kushner hold ‘encouraging’ talks in Ukraine

The trip by the Americans follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks.

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, strands thousands as flights cancelled

Volcanic ash spread across parts of Jakarta and Lampung province on Sumatra’s southern tip, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said.

New Delhi building collapse leaves 1 dead, others trapped

Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken ageing structures.

U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy ships

The U.S. military says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships in the region.
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New York Times

Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure

The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.

Sinkhole Opens at Beachfront Malibu Home, Forcing Evacuations

The expanding sinkhole formed under the driveway of a home that the actor Nicolas Cage bought in 2024. Dozens of homes were evacuated.

Nepal’s Flood Relief Workers Feel the Pain of Trump’s Cuts to U.S.A.I.D.

The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.

Amazon Cargo Jet Pilots Appeared to Try Aborting Landing, N.T.S.B. Investigation Indicates

The sequence of events detailed by National Transportation Safety Board investigators showed that the pilots lost crucial seconds before the plane ran off the runway in Miami.

Trump’s Ability to Channel Voter Concerns Is Tested as Republicans Gather in Dallas

As Republicans face down tough midterm elections, President Trump has appeared out of step with the party on Iran, the economy and other issues.

Three Jurors in Clancy Trial Describe Frustration With Holdout

The three jurors, who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder, described the tense deliberations in an interview with a Boston TV station.

Trump’s Latest Makeover Target? Space Force Uniforms.

The president shared a provocative new look for the next-gen Space Force ’fit.

Dueling Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Races in Chaos

After losing in two courts and winning in another, Missouri officials said they planned to forge ahead with using a congressional map that was redrawn to benefit Republicans.

John E. Sununu Wins Republican Senate Primary in New Hampshire

The general election race to replace Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, could help determine control of the U.S. Senate.

Chris Pappas Defeats Progressive Challenger in New Hampshire Senate Primary

Mr. Pappas, a moderate Democrat who has served four terms in the House, will face former Senator John E. Sununu, the Republican nominee, in November.

CNBC

Google to invest $15 billion into AI infrastructure in Finland in biggest-ever Europe investment

Google on Wednesday said it would invest 13 billion euros ($15.1 billion) into AI infrastructure in Finland, marking the tech giant's largest single investment in Europe.

Anthropic researcher says AI has more than 10% chance of 'killing all humans' after colleague quits

An Anthropic safety researcher said there is a greater than 10% chance AI could "kill all humans" after a former colleague quits over safety concerns.

TikTok to expand data center capacity in Finland amid boom in AI infrastructure deals

TikTok plans to take roughly 150 MW of data center capacity in Finland as the country sees digital infrastructure deals ramp up amid the AI boom.

Adani Enterprises shares jump as airport unit enters into $1 billion fundraising deal

The investors will subscribe to new shares in three tranches and collectively own about 5.54% of the airport operator after the final tranche.

CNBC Daily Open: Gulf strikes jolt oil toward triple digits

The U.S. and Iran trade attacks on vessels and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil higher and stocks lower.

Iran says it hit American vessels, oil tankers in Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. strikes

The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump insists oil prices will drop fast once the Iran war ends.

G10’s ‘surprise’ currency star could stumble as peers hike interest rates

The British pound has benefited from a resilient economy and rate hike expectations, but the BOE looks increasingly dovish while a crucial budget lies ahead.

The world's highest paid leader is set for a 64% pay rise. Here's how others compare

Wong announced ministerial salaries will be adjusted upwards after 15 years, with his annual pay package rising to 3.6 million Singapore dollars

Chipotle's new restaurant in a hip Seoul neighborhood tests its Asian expansion strategy

Chipotle is making its Asia debut in South Korea through its first-ever joint venture for international expansion, with Singapore next in 2027.

China's EV makers shift gears to focus on humanoids as car market slows

As Chinese electric car sales slow and share prices tumble, several of the automakers are ramping up humanoid robotics development.

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BBC

Funeral for officer killed in crash to take place

PC Matthew Blades' family say he brought light and laughter into every room.

US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol, motorbikes and other goods

It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes as Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.

Are women better than men at endurance running?

Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months - are they better suited to these challenges?

England to extend head coach Borthwick's contract

England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.

South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump

Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.

McLaren talks, 'numb' cars and being 'captain of the ship' - Verstappen Q&A

In an exclusive interview with BBC Sport, Max Verstappen talks about his new contract at Red Bull and much more.

Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC

Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.

The Papers: 'Israel reacts with fury' and 'air traffic collapse'

Sanctions on West Bank settlements, airport chaos and Prince George dominate Wednesday's front pages.

US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan

Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.

Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies

The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.

The Independent

Iran-US war latest: US says submarine drone ‘malfunctioned’ after Tehran celebrates capture of unmanned vessel

Iranian rhetoric comes as US sanctions punish its ailing economy

Huge sinkhole forms outside of Nicholas Cage’s Malibu beachfront mansion

Surrounding properties have been evacuated as at least five homes were declared unsafe for entry

Deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv fail to cancel Ukrainian soldier’s wedding

The couple dug their wedding clothes out of the rubble and got ready for their big day

Early Europeans resorted to cannibalism several times over thousands of years, cave fossils reveal

Cannibalism was found concentrated in three time periods

New study finds link between common stomach bug exposure and bowel cancer

And using data from 43 studies, which involved more than 48 million people, scientists estimated that 22 per cent of bowel cancer cases worldwide are potentially related to H. pylori exposure

Zara owner brushes off heatwaves and Iran war trading pressures as sales jump

Spanish fast fashion giant Inditex said its autumn/winter collections had also so far been ‘very well received’ by shoppers, with sales up 9%.

UK politics live: Trump ‘did not push back’ on Burnham’s plan to sanction West Bank settlements

Israel has hit out at Ed Miliband’s plans, calling them ‘outrageous lies’ after a raft of sanctions were announced on Tuesday

From insight to autonomy: the next evolution of intelligent buildings

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: CIA director holds urgent talks with Poland’s spy chief amid Putin’s threat to Nato

Ending war with Ukraine will allow Trump to restore bilateral ties with Putin, says Kremlin official