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CBC.ca
3rd grizzly in family of 4 killed in B.C.'s West Kootenay
A third grizzly in a family of four well-known bears in the West Kootenay has been killed.
The National | Trump renames Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
Aug. 27, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump ratchets up tensions with Canada by ordering Lake Ontario to be renamed as 'Lake America.' Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet race to find survivors of a catastrophic flood. And Toronto police investigate a brazen arson outside a Liberal MP's home.
B.C. ends wildfire-related state of emergency, offroad vehicle ban to be lifted
B.C.'s forests minister says a province-wide state of emergency has ended, but wildfire risk remains.
Cuba faces teacher, supply shortage as as kids head back to school
Cuba will kick off the school year next week as planned despite a severe ongoing crisis that has affected transportation and electricity and led to falling teacher numbers and a lack of supplies such as uniforms.
Will auto tariffs be a permanent roadblock for a Canada-U.S. trade deal?
U.S. President Donald Trump's trade ambassador's recent comments about Canada's auto industry suggest the level at which it's integrated throughout North America could remain a major sticking point if talks do resume.
Air traffic controllers allegedly left work early before fatal Air Canada crash at LaGuardia
The union representing American air traffic controllers has acknowledged allegations that two members left work early shortly before an Air Canada regional jet crashed at LaGuardia Airport in March, killing two pilots.
One 'absolutely prolific' male bird is keeping his species alive in the U.K.
Conservationists have long been working to keep a rare species of bird from disappearing entirely from the United Kingdom. But any recent success they've had in protecting the Montagu's harrier's British population can largely be attributed to the mating prowess of one male "at the top of his game."
10 Toronto residents on a trek in Nepal unaccounted for after deadly flash floods: non-profit group
Ten Toronto residents on a trek in Nepal are unaccounted for after deadly flash flooding in the country this week, according to a representative of the group that organized the trip.
Parents and teachers in Congo urge delay of school resumption as Ebola outbreak rages on
With health officials warning that the Ebola outbreak may be three times higher than official figures — and young children facing the highest fatality rates — families fear a return to class could increase the risk of exposure to the disease.
Infinity Mirror Rooms artist, Yayoi Kusama, dead at 97. Her polka-dotted life in pictures
Artist Yayoi Kusama, who has died at 97, was one of Japan's most revered contemporary artists. Her work was exhibited around the world, often prompting long queues as people flocked to see her colourful, immersive installation art.
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Toronto Star
Comedian Mike Myers breaks into ‘kinda chic’ dance moves at a TTC subway station
Toronto-born Myers' spontaneous subway performance garnered tens of thousands of likes just hours after he posted it.
Mark Carney dismisses Donald Trump's attempt to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
The U.S. president signed an executive order renaming the lake after trade talks collapsed and as Canada pledges counter-tariffs on American imports.
What people are saying about Trump’s attempt to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’
Trump said it was "effective immediately" days after he said on social media that he was "giving serious consideration" to the idea.
Donald Trump's 'renaming' of Lake Ontario is just another empty gesture
In the wake of a failed trade negotiation, all the president has to offer Canada now is theatrical overreach, Susan Delacourt writes.
U.S. aviation regulator moves to fire LaGuardia traffic controllers who left early before fatal crash
The two air-traffic controllers were determined to have left their shifts early before an Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport in March.
Canadian hiker in Nepal 'gutted' in aftermath of floods as rescuers scramble to find missing: 'The loss of life has been unimaginable'
The disaster has devastated communities along the Lhende Khola river system, washing away roads and bridges and burying homes in mud.
Catch the partial lunar eclipse in Ontario skies tonight: Timing, what to expect and how to watch
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the night sky in Ontario on Thursday, Aug. 27, and into the early morning hours of Aug. 28.
Scarborough MP Salma Zahid says multiple vehicles destroyed outside her home in suspected arson
Liberal MP Salma Zahid said in a social media post on Thursday that the incident took place overnight.
The Star exposed his five years in isolation at this Ontario psychiatric hospital. He's suddenly set to be released from seclusion
Andrew Azevedo's doctor at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care attributes his improvement to a change in medication — not the public attention.
Most Canadians support suspension of U.S. trade talks, poll suggests
Results of the Abacus Data poll also suggest a divide among Conservative voters, underscoring the challenges facing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre amid the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade turmoil.
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Globe and Mail
After 49 years, South Africa seeks justice for anti-apartheid hero Steve Biko
The two former policemen in the Biko case who are still alive could face charges
Board of Peace official leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
Nickolay Mladenov warned that the alternative to the U.S. proposal is the next war
U.S. FAA moves to fire two air-traffic controllers who left work early before fatal Air Canada crash at LaGuardia, source says
Officials say the two FAA employees were supposed to be on duty when the accident that killed two pilots occurred but had left the facility
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
U.S. President says change will take effect immediately
Thirty Canadians missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet, Anand says
Nepal police report more than 360 people were killed and more than 1,400 are still missing
Russia bombards nine Ukrainian cities overnight, calls strikes ‘massive’
Russian Defence Ministry says targets included industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs and port infrastructure
Tate brothers remain in Miami jail after U.S. judge declines to rule immediately on request for bail
Andrew and Tristan Tate are contesting extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges
Consequences of six months of war in Iran include Trump paying a political price, hit to global economy
Iran has not surrendered, shipping through Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, and there is no clear path to ending the conflict
Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies
He was convicted for orchestrating the 1995 massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in Srebrenica
U.S. FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug
Revolution’s daraxonrasib pill blocks a mutated protein that fuels tumour growth in more than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases
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Global News
Jerusalem court acquits man charged in nun attack on insanity defence
CCTV footage of the April incident captured the moment the nun was forced to the ground from behind, causing her to hit her head on a stone wall before being kicked.
How a collapsing glacier may have caused the catastrophic Nepal floods
A series of flash floods has destroyed villages in parts of Nepal and Tibet, as experts say a falling glacier likely triggered a chain reaction of events that could get worse.
Surgeons successfully complete 1st-ever AI-assisted brain tumour removal
The operation, which restored the eyesight of a 48-year-old man, took place at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London.
U.S. Patriot missile stocks ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say
A U.S. defense official said the most concerning shortfall involves Patriot missile interceptors, which can shoot down Russia’s high-speed ballistic missiles.
Nvidia data centre revenue more than doubled to $89B amid AI spending boom
Nvidia on Wednesday forecast a 70 per cent jump in revenue next fiscal year, underscoring unabated demand for AI computing, while warning about shortages of memory components.
30 Canadians missing after catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods, Anand says
The number of Canadians missing in Nepal and the Tibet region after a series of catastrophic flash floods has climbed to 30 from 25 Wednesday, according to the federal government.
Sikh activist says he received new RCMP ‘duty to warn’ of threat to life
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual Canadian-U.S. citizen, says he also received a similar threat notification from the FBI earlier this month.
U.S. says Chinese hackers accessed DOJ, NASA, other sensitive agencies
The U.S. Justice Department said it had seized domains used by two hacking platforms it alleges had been used in the campaign, which also targeted the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the U.K.
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are said to have landed in the U.K. privately from California.
Carney will address the European Parliament next month
Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend the European Union’s annual State of the Union address by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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New York Times
C.I.A. Chief Delivered Bleak Assessment of Russia’s War in Secretive Moscow Visit
John Ratcliffe’s meeting this week with a Russian intelligence chief was aimed at pushing the Kremlin to pursue a peace deal with Ukraine.
Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote
After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.
Climate Change Raises Risk of Disasters Like Nepal Floods
Glaciers and permafrost in the Himalayas are melting faster as temperatures rise, though scientists are still studying the exact causes of this week’s landslide.
Judge Says Trump’s Name Should Stay Off Kennedy Center for Now
After the court forced the removal of the president’s name from the building’s title, the center devised a plan to add an inscription honoring President Trump.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Hamptons Dinner for Sam Altman Postponed
The actress and wellness entrepreneur did not deny her plans to host an intimate gathering for Sam Altman. But it will have to wait.
Trump Administration’s Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal, Judge Rules
The government retaliated against the A.I. start-up “for constitutionally protected expressive activities,” a federal judge in California wrote.
Survivors of Nepal Flood Left in Stunned Disbelief: ‘They All Died, and I Lived’
A visit near the border with Tibet laid bare the effects of a swollen river’s furious speed. Miles of devastation were left behind in a flash flood that killed more than 300.
On Night of Deadly Air Canada Crash, Two LaGuardia Controllers Left Early
The two controllers are among a dozen that the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to fire as part of an inquiry into timecard fraud, according to people familiar with the matter.
Wall Street Loved Scott Bessent and Kevin Warsh. Not Anymore.
We are approaching a credibility crisis with Scott Bessent and Kevin Warsh leading our economy.
LA Mayor Karen Bass Eases Street Vending Crackdown After Debate
Mayor Karen Bass had compared the ubiquitous purveyors of street food with homeless encampments. Her opponent, Nithya Raman, said vendors should be brought into the system.
CNBC
Mixue shares extend slide after profit drop as ice cream-and-tea chain sees costs rise
Mixue shares extended losses after the Chinese ice cream and tea giant reported lower first-half profit despite higher revenue.
OpenAI rolls out ads on select ChatGPT plans in India to boost monetization, support wider access
Ads have been rolled out for free users and those on the 399 rupee ($4) per month 'Go' plan.
Judge blocks Pentagon blacklist of Anthropic as supply chain risk
The Defense Department had barred the U.S. military from using Anthropic's Claude in March
Iran links Hormuz reopening to ending regional wars as Trump reportedly rejects return to June deal
Iran said the conflict in the Gaza Strip has to end, Israel has to withdraw from Lebanon and also halt its attacks on Syria.
DeepSeek looks for fresh capital as founder’s quant empire navigates China’s choppy IPO market
High-Flyer Quant, which bankrolled DeepSeek, has come to the fore, making a push into new listings as it chases returns in China's red-hot IPO market.
Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U.S.-China officials meet for Xi's Washington visit
U.S. and Chinese officials met in Beijing this week, despite the White House's tough talk on China.
CNBC Daily Open: Tariffs in spotlight — and Trump has a new name for a lake
President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly mulling over new tariffs on chips, while Nvidia increases support for Chinese AI models.
China’s super-rich fled Singapore. Now they want to come back
Wealthy Chinese are reconsidering Singapore as Beijing’s offshore wealth scrutiny and geopolitical risks make alternatives less attractive.
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh delivers his key Jackson Hole speech Friday. Here's what to expect
Prior Fed chairs have used the speech as an opportunity to lay out broad policy frameworks and intentions.
FDA approves daily HIV pill from Gilead designed to simplify treatment for some patients
The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment.
Washington Post
Uganda declared Ebola-free even as Congo faces deadly, fast-growing epidemic
Uganda's final Ebola patient was discharged from hospital care on July 16.
Rescuers race to find survivors after Himalayan floods kill more than 350
Hundreds of people, including more than 600 tourists, remain missing after the floods hit the Nepal-China border.
Canada, pressured by Trump, wants new trade partners. Here’s why it’s hard.
The country needs infrastructure and deals to expand exports beyond the United States.
Why Zelensky is cuddling a very good girl named Freya
Pictures of the Ukrainian leader holding the baby pit bull with a symbolic name have proved a truth universally known in politics: If you want to get noticed, get a puppy.
Ratko Mladic, Bosnian Serb commander found guilty of genocide, dies in prison
He was serving a life sentence for his role in the Bosnian War, when he led forces that pounded Sarajevo and carried out the Srebrenica massacre.
A Venezuelan oilman faced a Swiss arrest warrant. The U.S. had other plans for him.
The Trump administration intervened in a Swiss criminal investigation of Alejandro Betancourt, who has been helping Washington as an intermediary in Caracas.
Iran weighs harsh penalties for contact with outside media in ‘foreign influence’ bill
The push comes nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched the war, with no immediate diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
She made history as a trans Indigenous chief. Then addiction cost her the job.
Majur Traytowu is struggling to hold on to influence and authority amid a devastating alcohol epidemic ravaging her territory — and her own life.
Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97
Her hypnotic, unconventional works propelled her from near-obscurity to a place in the world’s most prominent museums.
Scores dead, hundreds missing in flash floods on Nepal-China border
An avalanche caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, sending waves of water and mud that swept buildings and people away.
BBC
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.
'My family members were swept away': Survivors describe horror
One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.
King 'heartbroken' by deadly Nepal flash floods
Some 33 people from the UK are missing, including a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy.
What we know so far
Hundreds have died or are missing in Wednesday's flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
Tate brothers blast US jail conditions as they seek bail in UK extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal team argued in a Miami court that the two were not a flight risk.
Former British-Israeli Hamas hostage married in Tel Aviv
Emily Damari married partner Dami Amit in a ceremony held in Tel Aviv on Thursday.
Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain
The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times across the weekend.
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.
Rohingya refugees face fierce new wave of hostility in Malaysia
A community that has long felt beleagured is looking over its shoulder again.
Jacob Elordi on why The Dog Stars had him asking 'What am I missing' in life?
Sir Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic epic explores the feeling of hope in a pandemic-riddled world.
The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns UK ‘playing with fire’ over plans to help Kyiv produce missiles
Andy Burnham says UK will share technology with Ukraine to produce Storm Shadow missiles domestically
Six months on, the Iran war has changed the Middle East, but not in the way its architects had hoped
The Iran war has changed the Middle East, but not in the ways that the United States and Israel had hoped
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns UK ‘playing with fire’ over plans to help Kyiv produce missiles
Andy Burnham says UK will share technology with Ukraine to produce Storm Shadow missiles domestically
Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial to resume deliberations Friday
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial are set to resume determining whether she was responsible for her actions when she killed her three children in 2023
Asian shares mostly gain after upbeat results for Nvidia and others lift US stocks
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Nvidia and other technology stocks led an advance on Wall Street
At least 90 Americans reported missing after devastating flooding hit Nepal and Tibet
A large number of the missing individuals were participating in a pilgrimage to Tibet’s Mount Kailash
US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on US
Seoul says South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will go ahead with a trilateral military drill next month to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats
Death toll from flash floods rises with rescuers in Nepal and China working to find hundreds missing
The death toll from massive flash floods has risen to 469 in Nepal, police said Friday, as rescuers work to find hundreds of people still missing in the area on the Nepal-China border
Autopsy shows Tennessee National Guard fatally shot 20-year-old armed man in the back
An autopsy shows that an armed man killed by the Tennessee National Guard was shot in the back
Judge says Pentagon's measures against Anthropic were 'illegal and baseless'
A federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon
