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CBC.ca
A cold spring delayed P.E.I. sweet corn. Now farmers face cheaper competition from Quebec
After a cold spring that slowed growth, Prince Edward Island’s corn season is now catching up — just as cheaper product from Quebec is arriving in grocery stores.
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the U.K.
Prince Harry and Meghan are moving back to the United Kingdom with their children, Buckingham Palace confirmed to CBC News Wednesday.
Ottawa bagpiper says unprovoked knife attack won't keep him from playing
Kevin Murison was busking in downtown Ottawa on Saturday when a man assaulted him with a knife, slashing his thumb and his instrument. The bagpiper says he won't be silenced.
Woman fined after grizzly bear run-in with off-leash dog in Banff National Park
An encounter between a couple with an off-leash dog and a well-known grizzly bear in Banff National Park resulted in a $1,500 fine, after a video of the counter generated millions of views on TikTok.
Fake maple syrup class action now targeting major grocery store chains
A proposed class-action lawsuit targeting a Quebec producer who sold fake maple syrup has expanded, alleging grocery store chains should have known the product they were selling was bogus.
Missing pilot found dead in aircraft submerged in lake, Ontario police say
A pilot who has been missing since Friday has been found dead after searchers discovered his small aircraft underwater in the Kawartha Lakes region this week, Ontario Provincial Police say.
Robin Williams's children revive late actor's Instagram amid 'rampant AI abuse'
Robin Williams’s three children have revived the late actor’s long-dormant Instagram account amid a rise of unauthorized AI media of their father.
Why everyone is talking about Trump's aide Natalie Harp
U.S. President Donald Trump's assistant, Natalie Harp, is under intense media focus this week after a comment by a Democratic senator from Georgia.
IN PHOTOS | Humanoid robots demonstrate their capabilities
The public got to see the latest machines from China's robot makers during the World Robot Conference in Beijing, featuring more than 2,000 exhibits and debuting over 150 products.
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Toronto Star
Canada-U.S. trade recap, analysis: Trump touts new deal; top negotiators say agreement is close; Carney says Canada secured 'best terms' for key sectors
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said that Canada "maintained our tough line on supply management, and I'm very confident in these discussions."
Longtime Liberal MP Shaun Chen is running for city council in his home riding
After resigning his seat in the House of Commons earlier this month, the local politician now seeks office closer to home.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their kids are moving back to the U.K. this month in a surprise twist
After six years in California, the couple will be back in time for the new school year, along with Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5.
Melissa Grelo leaves CTV's 'The Social' as the talk show becomes a video podcast: 'Time to move on'
After 13 seasons, the daytime TV show will be making some big changes.
Toronto councillor Paula Fletcher is retiring from city hall, scrapping her plans for re-election
In an exclusive interview, veteran Toronto councillor Paula Fletcher reveals why she is retiring after 23 years.
U.S. booze ban backed by most Canadians, poll suggests
The Pollara Strategic Insights survey also found 42 per cent of respondents would boycott American wine and spirits if they are returned to provincial liquor stores.
A Trump aide named Natalie is America's real first lady. Melania, watch out
If the Secret Service and White House insiders are concerned about this relationship, shouldn’t the free world also be worried?
Scrap current bargaining system, high school teachers' union urges
Head of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation says that reforms introduced more than a decade ago by the previous Liberal government have become too centralized.
Mark Carney and Donald Trump signal tariff breakthrough, but critical trade details remain secret
While a veil of secrecy still shrouds the details, Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump have confirmed a deal is all but finalized to resolve the latest U.S. threat of tariffs on many Canadian products.
Missing Oshawa pilot of homebuilt plane found dead in Kawartha Lakes
The 73-year-old pilot, identified by his family as David Douglas, went missing Friday and was found dead Tuesday, police said.
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Globe and Mail
Ukraine's ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections
Ukraine's ousted defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections in a bombshell address on Tuesday, arguing the government was failing to tackle corruption.
Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine raises new treatment hope
Moderna and Merck said on Wednesday that a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine reduced the risk of recurrence and spread of melanoma in a late-stage trial, a major success in a new field of cancer treatment that sent Moderna's shares surging as much as 160%.
Moderna, Merck’s cancer vaccine breakthrough could open new avenue of treatment
Personalized cancer vaccines train the immune system to specifically target mutations found only on a person’s tumor
U.S. journalist among seven killed as safari helicopter crashes in Kenya
Director of Ecuador’s national intelligence service also died in crash
Scientists detect fastest-known star in the Milky Way zooming around a supermassive black hole
Star, named S301, around 50% more massive and five times brighter than our sun, travels at speeds up to about 90 million km per hour
Carney briefs premiers, cabinet as negotiators work to finalize trade deal
Prime Minister says ‘significant progress’ made on tentative agreement to avoid new tariffs
Canadian official announces new aid to Lebanon, condemns Israel’s ‘unlawful invasion’
Randeep Sarai, Canada’s secretary of state for international development, visited Lebanon to announce new humanitarian aid to the crisis-hit country
Israel opens criminal probes into killings of five year-old Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics
Killing of Rajab and her family, trapped in a vehicle and pleading for help in February, 2024, and the killing of 15 medics in May, 2025 drew international outcry
Can Ukraine hold elections while at war?
Ukraine, which last held elections in 2019, has been under martial law since February, 2022. Martial law bans elections for security reasons
Young seal approaches divers in Russia's Far East
In Russia's Far East, freedivers captured a video of a young seal interacting with humans. The seal swam up to the divers and allowed itself to be petted.
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Global News
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.
2 dead in livestreamed Philippine school attack, second in two months
Hundreds of students were evacuated after shots rang out in the high school building of the Ateneo de Zamboanga university campus in the southern port city of Zamboanga.
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New York Times
Prince Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to U.K. After 6 Years in U.S.
The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision.
What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy
Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
What Will It Take to Fix New York’s Housing Shortage?
A draft report from the city estimates that 700,000 new units would need to be built over the next decade to accommodate the need for homes.
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been undercut by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
Mamdani Sues City Council Over $10,000 Bonuses to Teachers’ Aides
New York City says the Council’s legislation violates collective bargaining law. The dispute could set up the first high-profile battle between the mayor and a public sector union.
U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion
Also, Trump nominates a Kennedy ally to lead the F.D.A. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Alabama Democrats Look for a Black Backlash Over Voting Rights
Democrats in Alabama and beyond are trying to harness Black anger over the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act and the Republican redistricting that followed.
Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Eases Bond Investor Stress
Government bond yields fell and stocks rose on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors.
More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Republican Primaries
A series of recent losses has eroded the president’s winning record, raising new questions about his hold over the party’s voters.
CNBC
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.
Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less
As he has done in the past, Trump accused Fed officials of having political motives.
Carvana shares are under pressure this week as Mark Walter probe fuels investor jitters
The scrutiny raised questions about what could happen to Walter's Carvana position if fallout from the investigation pressures him to raise cash.
Cancer vaccine from Moderna, Merck shows promise in late-stage trial; both stocks soar
The combination regimen significantly extended the time patients lived without their melanoma returning, compared with Keytruda alone.
Trump touted a deal to avert new tariffs on Canada. Here's what we know so far
Trump's new tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods were set to take effect Wednesday, but were postponed by three days.
Stripe to buy OpenRouter as fintech expands deeper into AI
Stripe said it's acquiring OpenRouter, as the payments company expands into the artificial intelligence model market.
Marvell's stock pops 10% on AI chip deal that lets Google buy up to $12.2 billion in shares
Google and its competitors have been pursuing custom chips to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on Nvidia.
Treasury doubles debt buybacks as Bessent moves to steady bond market
The announcement targets the sensitive longer-duration part of the Treasury market.
Meta's legal troubles has options traders eyeing the 'jade lizard'
One of the many beauties of options trading is the ability to make money on a rangebound stock. Shares of Meta Platforms are presenting that opportunity right now.
Washington Post
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.
Russians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war
Russians are withdrawing billions, causing liquidity problems for banks and undermining the Kremlin’s ability to issue bonds to finance the fight in Ukraine.
BBC
Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?
One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.
Tongue & Robinson cut Headingley ball in half
England seamers Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson find a solution as to who keeps the ball after the both claim a five-wicket haul at Headingley - split it in half.
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.
Duran stars as Celtic ease to comfortable win over LASK
Celtic take a huge step towards the Champions League as two stunning Camilo Duran strikes help carve out a commanding first-leg play-off lead against LASK.
Rashford wants to play football 'without name mentioned every day'
Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.
People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.
Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces
Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March
Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky
Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.
Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation
The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month.
The Independent
Brazil's top court beefs up protections for women against violent men
Brazil’s Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Wednesday to significantly expand the scope of the country’s landmark law to protect women from violence
AI receptionist at GPs ‘can’t understand’ Yorkshire accents
The technology is said to struggle with ‘broad’ accents
Iran-US war latest: Trump declares ‘Economic D-Day’ against Tehran and threatens sanctions on any nation offering lifeline
Trump warned countries against oil smuggling and cash transfers with Iran
Survivors of rape and sexual abuse to have access to around-the-clock support
The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line is free and confidential
Army resumes Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2
The U.S. Army says it will resume Apache helicopter training missions following a brief pause after two soldiers were killed in a crash last week in Texas
Singing Demon Hunters and doll’s houses – the toys tipped as festive bestsellers
John Lewis said physical toys that bring families together to play in their homes will be be in favour over screen time this year.
New type 2 diabetes jab could cut number of injections by 86 per cent
The treatment, also known as Onswik and made by Eli Lilly, is said to work as well as daily injections
Former Archbishop of Canterbury accuses Nigel Farage of using Christianity to channel anti-Muslim feeling
Rowan Williams was the Church of England’s leading bishop for 10 years until 2012
Children’s doctors link vaping to allergies, teeth issues and mental health problems
Figures suggest that almost one in five 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain have tried vaping
KPop Demon Hunters and £300 doll’s house among ten toys predicted to be bestsellers this Christmas
The list has been released more than four months ahead of Christmas Day
