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CBC.ca

65 years after the Berlin Wall was built, Germany’s east-west scars help feed a rising far-right party

Decades after the Berlin Wall fell, observers see deep-seated regional grievances and feelings of second-class citizenship driving a surge for the far-right Alternative for Germany party.

Instead of making hydrogen, this Canadian company is drilling for it

A Saskatchewan company is drilling for hydrogen to prove it can be extracted from the ground at a commercial scale. Max Power says that could lead to greener, cheaper hydrogen for decarbonizing industry and transportation. Here's what you need to know about the development of natural hydrogen.

How AI grief bots are allowing people to commune with the dead

It may seem like something ripped directly from an episode of Black Mirror, but generative AI and large language models are now being used to conjure up the dead, using the massive digital footprints many of us leave behind when we die.

Five years after Kabul fell, the reckoning over Afghanistan is far from over

The Taliban victory not only displaced hundreds of thousands of Afghans, the reimposition of their strict, authoritarian fundamentalist regime has featured the systematic erasure of women from public life, the suppression of free media and dissent and the enforcement of rigid moral codes through a dedicated ministry.

Canadair water-bomber builder feels heat of demand as wildfires rage around the world

As Canada, the United States and Europe grapple with another brutal wildfire season, pressure is building on the manufacturer of the Canadair "Super Scooper" water bombers to increase production, and on the federal government to bulk order the planes.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits Blue Jays game after base-running collision

Six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was evaluated for a possible concussion after leaving the Toronto Blue Jays' game against the New York Yankees on Friday night following a collision with New York rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. on a chaotic play at third base.

Conservation officers say RCMP weren't mistaken in shooting bear that attacked 3-year-old

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is apologizing for causing confusion, saying that investigations have revealed RCMP killed the bear that attacked a three-year-old girl in Maple Ridge earlier this month.

Powerful 7.7 magnitude quake hits off Indonesian coast

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. Authorities urged people on affected coastlines to move to higher ground.

Ex-Cambridge professor who faced plagiarism claims, weeks of public scrutiny, found dead

A British sociologist who resigned last week from the University of Cambridge following weeks of public accusations of plagiarism and media scrutiny was found dead Friday.

Why Trump may struggle to find another Karoline Leavitt | About That

Karoline Leavitt is officially stepping down from her role as White House press secretary. Avneet Dhillon explains how the youngest press secretary in U.S. history helped carry out major changes to media access at the White House and why her combative approach earned her top praise from President Donald Trump.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)
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Toronto Star

A Toronto developer promised affordable homes for LGBTQ+ youth and seniors. Now it's bankrupt

Assembly Corp. was deemed bankrupt as of August 12, the latest developer to falter as the new home industry faces a historic standstill.

He was once Toronto's condo king. Now he’s living in an abandoned knitting mill. What happened?

Harry Stinson says the Ontario Securities Commission is on a “witch hunt,” and he's the target. The OSC says Stinson still owes $14 million.

SIU investigating after Kawartha Lakes crash involving police vehicle sends 3 to hospital

A police officer was among the three taken to hospital following the Friday afternoon collision north of Fenelon Falls. The extent of their injuries is unknown.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 and toppling buildings

MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings and homes as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said…

TMU report on handling of Israel-Palestinian tensions urges school to tackle intimidation, discrimination

A 192-page report outlines a number of recommendations for the "deeply polarized campus environment."

Why the Tories' Jamaican spy mission against Bonnie Crombie is a headache for Doug Ford

The covert surveillance of the former Liberal leader — and its embarrassing disclosure — has exposed friction between the Ontario premier and the party he leads.

Doug Ford wins major court battle to strip Toronto of its main downtown bike lanes

Ontario's Appeal Court rules removing Toronto's downtown bike lanes is not unconstitutional, clearing the way for their removal.

Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead

A British sociologist who resigned last week from the University of Cambridge following weeks of public accusations of plagiarism and media scrutiny was found dead Friday.

10-year-old girl whose family made public plea gets liver transplant in Toronto. Her dad calls it 'an indescribable feeling'

Rahaf Al Ahmadi, a Syrian refugee from Halifax, moved people with her story. The operation took place at SickKids.

Stellantis seriously considering closure and sale of idled Brampton plant: union

The union says it received notice from the automaker on Wednesday that it was seriously evaluating the sale and closure.
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Globe and Mail

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off eastern Indonesia

At least five people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, a provincial governor said.

At least five dead after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast

The quake that struck of Flores Island triggered a tsunami warning, which has since been lifted

Trump says he will soon declare Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday urged Americans to accept slightly higher gasoline prices as the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S territory.

Spain strengthens security in Ceuta after social media posts call for another border breach

At least 96 people died in the attempt and over 72,000 managed to enter Ceuta, according to Spanish government estimates

Italian police recover Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse works stolen from museum

The three paintings, stolen from the Fondazione Magnani Rocca museum in March, are valued at more than $10.4-million

Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead, reports say

Jason Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, resigned last week after intense media scrutiny

British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident

Portugal’s RTP broadcaster said Tarling was hit by a non-race car driving in the opposite direction

Canadian negotiators to remain in Washington ahead of deadline to reach trade deal

Negotiators aiming to bridge the significant policy divide that remains ahead of Aug. 19 deadline for trade deal set by Trump

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO

Prosecutors plan to seek a life prison term at Mangione’s sentencing, set for Dec. 18.

Putin sparks outrage in Japan after visit to disputed Kuril Islands

Relations between Moscow and Tokyo have waxed and waned over the years, but the Kurils have always been a sticking point
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Global News

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 5

The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

Gas prices set to change when excise tax pause expires — what to know

Some temporarily relief at the gas pump for Canadian consumers is set to end next month when the fuel excise tax pause is scheduled to expire.

Colombia earthquake rescue continues as hundreds remain missing

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage wins byelection against Count Binface

Farage abruptly quit his seat in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report a five million pound gift from an overseas crypto billionaire.

Trump slaps new tariffs on drones, including from some key U.S. allies

A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.

U.K. records hottest day of 2026 as western Europe heats up again

The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28.

U.S. says Canada among China’s ‘biggest enablers’ in avoiding Trump tariffs

A new White House report released Thursday accuses China of routing their exports through third countries with more favourable U.S. tariff rates or avoid them altogether.

Vance asked Ukraine to not strike Russian energy infrastructure: reports

A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday.

IEA expects world oil demand to fall amid surging gas prices

Demand for crude oil worldwide is expected to fall as higher gas prices force many consumers and businesses to reduce their consumption, according to the IEA.

Ukrainian drones strike major Russian refinery 800 miles from border

The attacks have dented Russia’s refining capacity. Kyiv officials say the onslaught seeks to compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a peace deal.
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New York Times

Professor’s Death Leaves Behind Hard Questions for Cambridge on Race and Hiring

Jason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.

Quit Lit

There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.

The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask

Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.

At Least 38 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia

The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

Matthew Rhys Is on a Tear. If Only He Knew It.

The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.

Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush Money Trial

The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.

How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands

The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.

Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates

At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate.

As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran

Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.

Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.

CNBC

Beijing is said to move to clarify tax rules stoking confusion among China's ultra-wealthy

Beijing is said to be moving to clarify ambiguities in new tax rules on offshore trusts after the policy sowed confusion among wealthy Chinese and advisors. 

Extreme heat spurs earliest-ever Champagne harvest, putting its famous taste to the test

Producers of the iconic French fizz face a challenge to preserve its taste profile while they also battle tariff complications and fewer drinkers.

Russia's economy has defied the skeptics. Cracks are getting harder to hide

Russia's wartime economy is under growing strain as its budget deficit widens and analysts warn pressure could intensify next year.

Trump family-backed crypto firm World Liberty gets conditional bank charter approval

The OCC conditionally approved World Liberty Trust Co.’s national trust bank charter. That would allow the Trump family-backed firm to issue stablecoins.

Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter

Nvidia's stake in SpaceX, which came through an investment in xAI, was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter.

Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet to a top three holding, ups Delta and housing bets

Berkshire owned about 106 million shares in the parent of Google, worth $37.9 billion at the end of June, according to a regulatory filing released Friday.

U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

The Trump administration is ratcheting up rhetorical pressure on Iran as the military conflict in Iran appears mired in a strategic stalemate.

Regulators and banks step up scrutiny of prediction markets

The CFTC is reviewing prediction betting platforms' so-called mention markets, people familiar with the matter confirmed to CNBC.

OpenAI talent exodus raises 'huge red flag' ahead of IPO

OpenAI's C-suite turnover gives investors another reason for concern as the company pushes toward a mammoth IPO.

Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever

Lamborghini's Revuelto SV is a limited-edition V12 hybrid with over 1,050 horsepower, a 2.4-second 0-to-100 kph time and a $741,172 starting price.

Washington Post

Frustration with Trump grows among U.S.’s Persian Gulf allies, officials say

Gulf leaders worry the president is unable to manage the diplomacy necessary to secure peace with Iran, according to Arab and Western officials.

How to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one died

A deadly tremblor devastated Armenia in 1999, spurring a reconstruction that allowed the city to build back stronger. When disaster struck this time, it was prepared.

Plan to build apartments over a Nazi bunker reignites debate in Berlin

The debate centers on how Germany should address its complex history under Adolf Hitler and whether preserving Nazi-era relics might be counterproductive.

IDF troops stood by as West Bank settlers besieged Palestinian homes

When Israeli extremists arrived in Qusra to force Palestinians from their homes, residents hoped the Israel Defense Forces would come to their aid.

FDA travels to Mexico a month after linking Taylor Farms to cyclospora outbreak

Senior FDA official confirms that inspectors were on-site at the Taylor Farms processing facility and plan to be in the fields next.

Would Hong Wang have won her historic math prize if she had stayed in China?

The success of Wang and other young Chinese mathematicians abroad has sparked discussion about the country’s education system.

American missionary kidnapped in Niger released after 9 months, group says

Kevin Rideout was taken from outside his home in Niger’s capital in October, and U.S. officials scrambled to bring him home.

Poland says it thwarted Russian assassination attempt on U.S. citizen in Warsaw

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was the first time Russia attempted to assassinate a U.S. citizen on the territory of another NATO member.

Farage beats Binface! But scandal still shadows Trump’s British ally.

The election called by Reform UK’s leader was dismissed as a stunt by major parties, which declined to field candidates. A trash-can-wearing “alien” came in second with nearly 10,000 votes.

Colombia’s new president asks Trump to bring militarized antidrug campaign to the country

The South American nation is the world’s largest producer of cocaine.

BBC

Bangladesh move closer to historic win in Australia

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes the crucial wicket of Steve Smith as Bangladesh move closer to a historic first Test victory in Australia on day three in Darwin.

Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie

Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead

His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.

Cyclist Finlay Tarling's team withdraws from Volta a Portugal after his death

Finlay Tarling's team, NSN, withdraws from the remaining stages of the Volta a Portugal following the British cyclist's death.

Tarling's team withdraws from Volta a Portugal after Briton's death

Finlay Tarling's team, NSN, withdraws from the remaining stages of the Volta a Portugal following the British cyclist's death.

PSG sign World Cup final match-winner Torres from Barcelona

Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.

Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand

A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.

Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake kills at least 38 in Indonesia

A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.

Heathrow Airport pipe leak causes flood disruption

Water in the central terminal area means passengers cannot use roads to the airport.

'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead

With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be "fast-tracked" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?

The Independent

Taliban mark 5 years since return to power in Afghanistan, in photos

Taliban officials and supporters marked five years since their return to power with gatherings and street celebrations in Kabul, following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead after resigning following plagiarism row

The academic was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea on Friday

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv uses Flamingo missile to bomb space centre and Russian jets

Italian and Turkish fighter jets were scrambled to respond to a drone violation in Latvia’s airspace on Friday

While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

Reform could slip to third in polls, pollsters warn as Farage’s popularity plummets over scandals

Experts say Farage ‘provided the motor for their rise’ but is ‘currently providing the motor for their decline’

Spanish tourist hotspot rocked by 5.0-magnitude earthquake

Residents in the southern Spanish city of Granada were told to stay calm

India's Modi says armed Maoists are fading, but warns threat remains from ideological supporters

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India’s decades-long Maoist insurgency is nearing its end but warns the country now faces a new battle against what he called “dimagi Naxals,” or people who align with the movement’s ideology

Jason Arday’s family statement in full after former Cambridge professor found dead

The family said they are ’in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son’

Wall Street week ahead: Home Depot and Walmart report earnings, minutes of Fed meeting are released

Wall Street will get financial updates from some of the nation’s biggest retailers this week, along with more details from the Federal Reserve’s most recent meeting