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CBC.ca
Deadly Russian missile attack in Kyiv leaves parts of capital without power
Russian ballistic missile strikes killed at least three and injured 20 more in Kyiv early on Thursday, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, damaging apartments, non-residential buildings, warehouses and a children's hospital and leaving parts of the Ukrainian capital without power.
Teen saves a shark that washed up on the beach | The Moment
Finn Holland tells The National about the moment he saved a shark that washed up on shore in Maces Bay, N.B.
Trump says he'll launch 'most crushing economic operation ever' on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned of economic consequences against any country that supported Tehran or provided "any type of lifeline to Iran."
Once a leader in $10-a-day child care, B.C. now lags behind: report
British Columbia is lagging behind other provinces when it comes to universal affordable child care, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Of the 35 cities studied in the report, the five B.C. cities are the most expensive.
$30K US dead or alive: Iran's new bounty on U.S. soldiers | About That
Iran is offering a $30,000 US bounty to any Iranian who can capture or kill American soldiers. Andrew Chang breaks down why the timing of the announcement matters, its propaganda value, and how realistic it actually is.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)
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.
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Toronto Star
Blue Jays vs. Rays: Jesus Sanchez earns iron glove in Tampa house of errors
The Jays left-fielder committing two massive miscues in left field in the Rays' win Wednesday night.
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."
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 reportedly be back in time for the new school year, along with Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5.
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.
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.
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 faces political test defending trade deal that keeps tariffs in place
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
Mexico is watching Canada-U.S. trade talks closely
Mexico City and Washington have already held three rounds of talks, with a fourth set for September
Russia launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least three, officials say
Diplomatic efforts involving the U.S. and Europe have so far failed to bring a lasting ceasefire in the war
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/h
Carney asks premiers to restock U.S. alcohol, end procurement bans as tariff talks continue
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the two sides are in the process of finalizing the text of the tentative deal
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
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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
Trump Wants to Influence Brazil. It’s Way Ahead of Him.
The country’s coming election will not be decided by the American president.
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.
China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.
Harry and Meghan’s Break With Britain and Planned Return: a Timeline
The couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live.
Jimmy Fallon Teases Trump’s Efforts to Rekindle North Korea Bromance
“Man, you know you’re depressed when you’re texting an old hookup from seven years ago,” Fallon said of the president and North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un.
America Is About to Get More Expensive
The impact from the bond market sell-off could prove more enduring, wide-ranging and globally consequential than prior episodes of market volatility.
Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89
Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?
Missouri Judge Says Redrawn Congressional Map May Be Used in Midterms
The decision was a win for Republicans, who have been pushing for the new map in an effort to help maintain the party’s narrow control in the U.S. House in November.
North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.
Trump Threatens Economic Pain for Countries That Help Iran
The president did not specify what actions he would take, and he has on other occasions abandoned threats to dramatically escalate the war with Iran.
CNBC
Trump scaling down U.S.-South Korea drills could risk more than just joint military readiness
The move by Trump also will start to raise questions about the credibility of Washington's commitment to alliances.
Singapore's Temasek is on a hot streak in India as three bets surge after IPOs
Three of Singapore state investor Temasek's portfolio companies in India have jumped more than 30% in listings this week after contrarian bets in the country.
Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers
The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump bemoans 'ridiculous rates'
President Donald Trump is raging against rates, vowing economic warfare on Iran and lending support to crypto regulation in a busy environment for investors.
Bitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act
Bitcoin and ether surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill that would set a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector.
SK Hynix shares surge over 12% in Seoul after announcing massive stock buyback
Shares of SK Hynix surged over 12% in Seoul after the company announced a massive stock buyback.
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.
China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appeal
Chinese government bond yields have remained low amid a global surge.
Nukes all around? A fraying U.S. nuclear umbrella is pushing allies to weigh defense options, raising risk of a proliferation cascade
As countries take more responsibility for their own defense and nuclear states step back from arms-control commitments, the question of proliferation arises.
Japan exports beat estimates in July as robust chip shipments power fifth straight month of gains
Shipments of semiconductor equipment posted a massive 49.1% jump in value, reflecting continued demand, boosted by the artificial intelligence boom.
Washington Post
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.
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
Travelodge boss steps down after security issues in rooms
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.
Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps
The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.
How do the 9-1 GCSE grade boundaries work in England?
The previous alphabetical system has been replaced in England, but is still used in Wales and Northern Ireland.
What to do if you're unhappy with your grades
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK later this month
The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.
Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, appeal court told
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.
Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
The Independent
Sue Gray: Working in Keir Starmer’s No 10 was ‘unbearable’
Lady Gray was among 30 new Labour peers announced last December
UK hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms with risk of flash flooding
Some areas in the country had the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time” this week
What we know about the Kenya safari helicopter crash that killed seven, including five Americans
A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five Americans
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Timeline of key events in the couple’s rift with the royal family
Harry and Meghan are reportedly returning to the UK after six years in the US
Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout from sexual assault in hotel room
Staff mistakenly issued a key card to a woman’s attacker
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin bombards Kyiv with hypersonic missiles and drones in massive overnight attack
Poland says it is activating a range of defensive measures in response to the strikes unfolding across the border
JD Sports says cost-of-living squeeze hitting sales despite football kit boost
The retail chain said it was downgrading its profit outlook in a ‘tough’ market.
Harry and Meghan latest: Duke and Duchess of Sussex moving back to UK six years after quitting royal life
The couple have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools
Scientists reveals some trees are actually worsening urban air quality as climate warms
Trees found to emit more of potentially toxic rubber compound as city temperatures rise
Iran-US war latest: Tehran vows ‘further defeat’ for Trump after ‘Economic D-Day’ threat
Trump warned countries against oil smuggling and cash transfers with Iran
