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CBC.ca
Iran rejects Trump's threat of 'economic warfare' on 'unprecedented scale'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to launch campaign of "economic warfare" against Iran "will only bring further defeat."
Some 2SLGBTQ+ groups cut ties with Edmonton Pride Festival over policing concerns
Some 2SLGBTQ+ groups have cut ties with the Edmonton Pride Festival citing concerns about an increased police presence and questions about whether an application from a police-affiliated group to walk in the parade was considered.
Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup 'betrayal'
A collection of soccer fan groups from around the world launched a petition Thursday calling for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president after he tried to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
North Korea fires up to 10 ballistic missiles toward sea, hours after Trump speaks of re-engagement
South Korea's presidential office condemned North Korea's launch of more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday and ordered its military to maintain full readiness during ongoing joint exercises with the United States.
Expectant Ontario moms are travelling hours for routine ultrasounds amid sonographer shortage
Some expecting parents in Ontario are struggling to schedule routine ultrasound appointments due to growing waitlists and a shortage of sonographers. There is a 20 per cent sonographer vacancy rate in the province, according to Sonography Canada.
'I was meant to be there': Off-duty Mountie helps rescue baby, family trapped in house fire
RCMP Const. Anton Lorde had finished his shift and was on his way home when he saw dark smoke billowing into the sky. His quick response — along with the actions of a family member — helped save the lives of four people.
Surge in vandalism, anti-Muslim rhetoric prompts vigilance at Quebec mosques
Quebec City’s Islamic Cultural Centre issued a safety reminder to its members following a number of incidents of vandalism and online harrasment impacting Muslim communities in the province this past year.
Has Ottawa's incumbent mayor kept the promises he made 4 years ago?
As the incumbent mayor runs for re-election, CBC looks at whether he followed through on more than 170 commitments he made during his first campaign.
Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientist
The former chairs of a panel that advises the federal government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk Act, which they say could lead to the "wilful extinction" of endangered species in Canada.
Ex-defence minister's call for a wartime election puts pressure on Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under renewed pressure to hold wartime elections, which are not allowed under the country's constitution while marital law is in effect.
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Toronto Star
As Toronto condos stall, this giant rental community in downtown Oshawa is breaking ground
The masterplan for the site, home to the Fittings Factory that closed in the late '80s, will include over 3,000 rental homes, restaurants and a "substantive" park.
Toronto family blames toddler’s fatal fall on fragile apartment window glass, sues for $18 million
A Toronto family is suing for $18M, alleging unsafe window glass caused their toddler's fatal 19-storey fall.
Corus layoffs hit Toronto's AM 640, Global National in second round of cuts this summer
"Corus has made a small number of changes in select markets," including at the Toronto station, a company spokesperson said.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. this month with their children. Here's everything we know
After six years in California, the couple will reportedly be back in time for the new school year, along with Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5.
Judge refuses to enforce Ontario’s new 'cash bail' rules. Toronto-area human‑trafficking suspect released without deposit
A judge released a woman facing human‑trafficking charges without requiring a cash deposit — an express rejection of Ontario's new "cash bail" rules.
Toronto is returning to World Team Tennis with Denis Shapovalov. What do we know so far?
The city hasn't had a team since 1974, when the Toronto-Buffalo Royals were among the original 16.
Iran dismisses US economic threats, and other developments in the Middle East
Hours after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened “crushing economic measures,” Iran’s Foreign Minister said such “failed policies” will stir more hostility among Iranians.
One move could prove Carney hasn't abandoned the climate fight — yet
Requiring AI data centres to use renewable energy could help the transition to renewables — a transition every sensible person knows is necessary to save the planet.
Hamilton's secret weapon against West Nile virus? Scooters delivering larvicide
The initiative aims to treat 130,000 catch basins and mitigate West Nile virus transmission.
Alto says proposed high-speed rail line will break even, but can't say when
Canada's first high-speed rail line will break even and won't require public subsidies for its operations, according to new projections released exclusively to the Star, but the Crown corporation that will build it still can't say when it will reach…
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Globe and Mail
Togo seeks an end to the world map that makes Africa look small
Togo will ask United Nations member states to adopt a world map that more accurately reflects the true size of Africa and ditch the 16th-century Mercator projection, its foreign minister said.
Who is Evergrande's founder Hui Ka Yan? The world's most-indebted property developer
The founder of China Evergrande Group, the world's most-indebted property developer, was sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court on Thursday, five years after the firm's collapse shook the nation's economy and financial markets.
LeBlanc returns to Washington as clock ticks down on new tariff deadline
Canadian, U.S. negotiators still haggling over key details of a tentative deal struck earlier this week
North Korea coy as Trump makes overtures to Kim Jong Un
U.S. President says he wants to meet Kim after scaling down this week’s war games with South Korea
Swiss tourist sentenced to prison for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence
Luzian Andrin Zgraggen was found guilty of violating Indonesia’s new criminal code by posting social media messages about the Day of Silence
Airplane pilot killed in collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter near runway
Both state troopers aboard the helicopter survived, authorities say
Bitcoin, crypto shares climb after Trump pushes Clarity Act
Some lawmakers oppose supporting the bill without language that would bar politicians from profiting from crypto ventures
Britain's Prince Harry intends to return with his family to the U.K.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family, Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported.
Poilievre invites Iran’s exiled crown prince to visit Canada
Reza Pahlavi has argued he would be the best figure to replace the Ayatollah and oversee a transition to democratic elections
Trump warns of economic consequences for countries that provide ‘any type of lifeline to Iran’
China buys more than 80% of Iran’s shipped oil, but U.S. risks retaliation should it engage in further economic warfare with China
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Global News
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly returning to Britain
The couple intend to relocate from the U.S. to a private non-royal residence outside London, six years after they quit royal duties, according to reports.
Ultra low emission zones linked to improved lung capacity in kids: UK study
"This evidence supports wider implementation of clean air zones as a public health intervention," the London and Luton based study says.
Who is ‘Lucky’? Dutch police believe mystery man may have ties to Canada
The man collapsed in Amsterdam in 2023 from a hemorrhage or stroke but police in the city have been unable to identify him for three years.
Canadian tribunal says wheat gluten dumping is likely hurting industry
For 2024-25, Statistics Canada estimated that total production of durum wheat in Canada to be 5.9 million tonnes, with total supply projected to be 6.3 million tonnes.
Impact of extreme heat ‘underestimated’ on those 60 and older: Lancet study
The impact of extreme heat on people 60 years of age or older has been 'underestimated' a new study published in The Lancet suggests.
Thrill-seeking influencers chasing shark selfies are getting bitten
While shark bites on humans are very rare, a 2020 study at the University of Technology in Auckland noted an increase in trends such as the ‘wildlife selfie.'
Death cap mushroom killer Erin Patterson to appeal triple murder conviction
Three judges in an Australian court will hear arguments for two appeals. One by Patterson and the other by the Victoria director of public prosecutions (DPP).
Meta faces landmark California trial: ‘Kids are the product’
Opening statements started Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms as states seek billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to children.
Has there been an increase in big earthquakes worldwide this year?
So far in 2026, there have been 34 earthquakes with a magnitude between six and 6.9, alongside 11 earthquakes above a magnitude of seven.
U.S. tourist killed by lightning strike while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna
The 29-year-old man from Kansas was found and transported to hospital by helicopter crew after being struck on Sunday in a prohibited area on Etna's eastern slope.
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New York Times
Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets
Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if household balance sheets seemed healthy.
ICE Arrests Captain in New York Boat Accident That Killed 2
A Coast Guard investigation led to the arrest of Manuel Hernandez, who had been charged with misconduct and neglect after the deaths of a mother and her child.
Treasury Turns to Interventionist Tactics to Lower Interest Rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reinventing the government’s role in the world’s most important bond market.
‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display
“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter
A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.
The Scales Can’t Fall From Our Eyes Fast Enough
More Republicans and Democrats are seeing reality for what it is. Does it matter?
Moderna’s Shift to Cancer Company Lifts Stock Up 177%
The company’s fortunes cratered as demand for Covid-19 vaccines plummeted. But it was busy working on something else.
After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
Missile Barrage Shows Russia’s Doubt That Ukraine Can Defend Itself
Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.
CNBC
AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections
With less than three months until the midterm elections, opposition to AI data centers is becoming a bipartisan rallying cry in a growing number of states.
Bessent says U.S. likely won't restart large-scale Iran combat as it steps up economic pressure
Bessent and President Donald Trump unveiled the economic operation nearly six months into the Iran war, which continues without a clear end in sight.
Walmart hikes full-year outlook and gets huge tariff refund, but stock falls on sales concerns
Walmart is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Thursday, offering a read on the consumer and the K-shaped economy.
Call-buying bonanza around Trump's Hyperliquid comments includes some eyebrow-raising trades
President Donald Trump hinted that regulation may be in the works for Hyperliquid. Interesting trading activity followed.
Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion
Bessent said his department is going "make a market" in the longer-dated securities where yields have been surging lately.
Alibaba shares fall 5% as AI spending drives 75% drop in net income
Alibaba's U.S. listed shares were volatile in premarket trading after posting a 75% drop in net income in the June quarter.
Bitcoin surges 11% in two days as Trump, crypto execs lead last ditch effort for Clarity Act
Bitcoin is trading at its highest levels since early June as crypto execs joined with President Donald Trump push to get the Clarity Act over the finish line.
Hyundai's new flagship vehicle is a large luxury Genesis EV
The GV90 features a new design direction for Genesis and expands the Hyundai brand's lineup to seven vehicles in the U.S.
Trump threatens 'Economic D-Day' for Iran and ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers
The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.
Somali pirate menace returns as U.S.-Iran war stokes regional chaos and saps enforcement resources
Somali piracy incidents have resurged in the Red Sea region in recent times, especially since the U.S.-Iran war kicked off-major concern for shipping companies.
Washington Post
Prince Harry and Meghan’s return from California exile sets U.K. aflutter
Their move back from the United States sparks questions about security, their formal role — and whether the couple could overshadow the official royal family.
A royal rift and a surprise return: How the Harry and Meghan saga has unfolded
The couple's decision to move back to Britain comes after a high-profile split and tell-all memoir. Here are the biggest moments from a tumultuous eight years.
Election fight cracks political unity in Ukraine as Russia bombards Kyiv
Some political actors are warning that a vote during wartime, which would require changes to Ukraine’s constitution and other laws, could aid Russia by destabilizing the government and dividing society.
‘The great Meghan-aissance’: Harry and Meghan’s return sparks frenzied U.K. reaction
Where Harry and Meghan will live, why they are returning and what it means for the rest of the royals were among the questions British media outlets are scrambling to answer.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to Britain after six years in U.S.
The prince and his wife have been estranged from the royal family but are now returning to England with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5.
UAE says it is suspending trade with Iran after missile launch
The UAE, one of Iran’s biggest trading partners, said the move was “in light of regional escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security.”
Defense minister dismissed by Zelensky demands elections in Ukraine
The move from an architect of Ukraine’s drone program is a remarkably direct challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s authority and may test Ukrainian unity.
Trump says he has paused 50% Canadian tariffs, touts last-minute deal
The steep levies, announced last month, were set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Trump said the pause would last three days, subject to the finalization of the agreement.
BBC
Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack
Police say the man is accused of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity.
Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women
Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britain Women.
BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet
The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.
Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.
School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.
One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban
The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition.
At least 15 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
Blocks of flats and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, Ukrainian officials say.
Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
The prime minister also wishes the Duke and Duchess well after it emerged they are returning to the UK later this month.
Wood looks back at Ashes performance with 'shame'
Fast bowler Mark Wood says he looks back on his performance in England’s dismal Ashes campaign with “shame”.
The Independent
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended from university
Nathan Cofnas has claimed he advocates for ‘race realism’
Photos show Kyiv residents clutching pets, collecting bodies after Russian missile and drone attack
Kyiv residents surveyed damage and sheltered in subway stations after an overnight Russian missile and drone attack, carrying pets past bodies and damaged buildings. An injured parking security guard stood by his booth, his pants torn from the blast.
US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
The U.S. military says the Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East
Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say
The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally
Fraudster who claimed to have cancer and £400m fortune arrested
Bodycam footage shows the moment a man who claimed he had cancer and was worth £400m to con his victims was arrested.
Puerto Ricans stopped trusting tap water long before mandatory rationing began
In addition to the outages, water quality problems over the years have created widespread mistrust of Puerto Rico’s water system
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato jets blow up suspected Russian sea drone near gas facility
Poland says it is activating a range of defensive measures in response to the strikes unfolding across the border
Man charged over terrorist attack at Manchester synagogue
The attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue saw two worshippers killed
More than 10 million people face hosepipe ban until end of the year, water supplier admits
Thames Water is one of many firms around the country to have a hosepipe ban in force, as more than 27m people face restrictions on water use
Trump White House exodus continues after Karoline Leavitt’s bombshell announcement
Word that the key liaison between Trump and Congress is reportedly leaving comes a week after his press secretary revealed she was stepping down
