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CBC.ca
Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329
Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended unceremoniously at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a knee injury.
Alvarez's 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinal
Messi's nine-game World Cup scoring streak ended, but his pursuit of a second World Cup title continues.
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71
Lindsey Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. Earlier in his career, he was a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill.
Guinea fowl sales spike in N.S. as homeowners look for natural tick control
Some guinea fowl breeders in Nova Scotia are seeing a surge in demand for the birds to control the tick population. Scientists note they could serve as a supplementary control method, and breeders stress space requirements.
Hydrogen vs. batteries: Which is winning the race to electrify heavy trucks?
Hydrogen has long been touted as the solution to electrifying and decarbonizing heavy vehicles, such as long-haul trucks. But now, battery-electric trucks appear to be winning the race against their hydrogen counterparts.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag was a great pirate game in 2013. Is it worth playing again in this remake?
Black Flag Resynced plays more like a director's cut than a full reimagining, as the biggest changes are technical rather than narrative.
Grey whales are dying along our shores. Researchers say a warming climate may be part of the problem
So far this calendar year, 10 grey whale carcasses have been discovered off the shores of B.C., and 30 in Washington state. Whale researchers say they see a connection to a changing climate, and want grey whales to be designated as an endangered species.
Home exchanges gaining popularity as Canadians look for cheaper ways to travel
With rising travel costs squeezing vacation budgets, more Canadians are trading keys. Global home exchange networks report a massive surge in Canadian members still looking to travel but save big on accommodations.
Why the Princess of Wales climbed the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales — in a weekend
An outdoor pursuit that took Catherine, Princess of Wales, up peaks in England, Scotland and Wales was both a personal challenge and an opportunity for the House of Windsor to send signals about how a slimmed-down Royal Family approaches its role in trying to be a more relatable 21st-century monarchy.
Carney talks about Canada's 'energy sovereignty.' But what does that really mean?
Soon after Donald Trump took office for a second time, with punishing tariffs and menacing talk of Canada as "the 51st state," this country's leaders began to invoke the idea of "energy sovereignty." But the Carney government's interpretation of energy sovereignty seems out of step with other countries.
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Toronto Star
Follow live: Salsa on St. Clair cancelled as police investigate shooting scene
The second day of the Salsa on St. Clair festival has been cancelled as police investigate the shooting scene that left two men dead.
Inside the obsessive, painstaking world of Toronto's board game design — and why the city is having a moment
Protospiel North, a twice-yearly gathering, brings together designers and players eager to test games in progress.
Canada’s $573M veterans program flooded with ‘urgent’ concerns from retired soldiers
VAC says it works with stakeholders to identify issues and make improvements so that veterans get "timely, high-quality" rehab services.
Want to win at Monopoly, Scrabble or other popular games? A Toronto expert has tips
The future of board games was recently on display in Toronto. But in the meantime, try these pointers for some classics.
Critics question federal prison agency's AI plans for inmate assessments
Experts are urging Correctional Service Canada to slow down after it claimed using artificial intelligence to help create criminal profile reports for prisoners would save time and maintain accuracy, despite using just six text cases in a trial.
Brad Bradford has already raised $1.8 million for his Toronto mayoral campaign. Here's what that might mean for his chances of beating Olivia Chow
In just a little over two months, the Beaches-East York councillor has already raised more than twice what he took in for his unsuccessful 2023 mayoral run.
Violent coyote attacks leave Whitby parents and pet owners on edge: 'I have never seen so many'
Three children have been attacked in Whitby since May, and residents worry about increasingly aggressive behaviour.
Five people injured in shooting near Toronto's waterfront, police say
Toronto police responded to reports of a shooting in the Polson and Cherry streets area around 3:25 a.m., authorities said.
This historic Ontario waterfront estate in a world-class culinary region is opening a new restaurant
Prince Edward County officially has a new restaurant to check out.
Hollywood, the bottle and creative rebirth: comics legend Frank Miller reveals how he found his way to 'Sin City'
" 'He’s Conan in a trench coat, a one-man wrecking ball,' " Miller wrote to himself as he conceived the next character to change his career.
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Globe and Mail
Iran targets Gulf region after U.S. retaliatory airstrikes over Strait of Hormuz shipping attack
Tehran struck Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan after Washington hit about 140 military-linked targets
U.S. Republican Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies at 71
The lawmaker died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says
U.S. attacks Iran in response to vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran strikes Gulf Arab states
UAE warned the public of an incoming missile and drone attack while Iran closed the critical waterway
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters after Air Force One security report
The subpoenas, which seek the journalists’ testimonies before a federal grand jury, mark a significant escalation in the administration’s clash with the media
U.S. seeks Iranian pledge on Strait of Hormuz as Trump says talks to continue
Washington and Tehran continue talks despite Trump’s declaration that a ceasefire between the two sides has ended
Eight dead, dozens wounded as Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles, drones
Zelensky urged allies to accelerate delivery of air defence packages pledged at NATO summit
On the Russian front lines, drones are changing the dynamics of war
Photojournalist Goran Tomasevic returns to the battlefield to document how Russian forces are waging a deadly war from a distance
China’s microdramas go big with racy plot lines, one 60-second episode at a time
One popular show attracted more than 4.6 billion views across its 90-episode first season
B.C. man wanted in U.S. is arrested in France
Indictment alleges Garinder Deo purchased cocaine and heroin to be shipped from California to Canada and the eastern U.S. for a crime group
Apple sues OpenAI, two former employees for trade secrets theft
Complaint alleges a co-ordinated effort to steal Apple’s confidential information, including product designs
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Global News
Trump and Iran’s supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fresh threats Saturday as fragile talks continued, raising new doubts about efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports
Passengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.
Art museum covers gallery floor in peanut butter to honour late Dutch artist
Using 800 pounds of peanut butter, staff created a 25-square-metre hexagon on the floor of one of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen's galleries.
Talks with Iran to continue, but ceasefire is over, Trump says
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire.
Man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not target, lawmaker says
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia whose district includes the Houston neighborhood where the shooting occurred, said the agency has confirmed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo “was not a target.”
Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.
EU tells Meta to change ‘addictive’ design features on Facebook, Instagram
The European Union accused Meta on Friday of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked, and demanded changes.
Canadian fugitive arrested while at the gym in Colombia after 3 years on the run
The OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.
68-year-old man dies during special forces-inspired event on Welsh mountain
Race organizers say the event is 'used as the first major indicator of whether a candidate has the physical and mental aptitude to complete the legendary Selection course.'
‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from Erdoğan
A placard in the gift box says this was the first type of revolver manufactured in Turkey in the 1990s and that the commemorative firearms were made by Turkish firm MKE.
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New York Times
Tim Scott and Other South Carolina Leaders Mourn Lindsey Graham
The senator had sometimes struggled to maintain support from his party’s most right-wing voters. But leaders paid tribute to his wit and stalwart support of South Carolina.
Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Staunch Trump Ally, Dies From ‘Sudden Illness’
He died of “a brief and sudden illness” on Saturday evening, his office said. Over more than two decades in the Senate, he consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas.
Trump’s Corruption Stains, From Texas to Maine
Something is wrong if vice is all them and virtue is all you.
World Leaders Remember Senator Lindsey Graham
Mr. Graham’s sudden death on Saturday prompted a wave of tributes for an outsize and often divisive figure in U.S. foreign policy for two decades.
Lindsey Graham Was Facing Re-election in November. What Happens Now?
South Carolina law suggests his death triggers an Aug. 11 special Republican primary election, and the state’s governor can appoint a replacement to serve out the rest of his term, through early January.
How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies
Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.
Cold Plunging
A writer reflects on the healing powers of trying new things.
Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America
With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States.
Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost
Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.
Trump Sought an Iran War Exit. Putin Pushed On in Ukraine. Now Both Are Stuck.
The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the differences between a dug-in Russian president and a vacillating American one.
CNBC
Sen. Lindsey Graham, influential lawmaker and Trump ally, dies at 71 after a brief illness
Graham, a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina, had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon says
Iran has attacked ships using a route along Oman's coast protected by the U.S. military. Tehran demands vessels use a northern route through its waters.
Burnout, frustration and heartbreak: Amazon layoffs take their toll in saturated job market
In the eight-plus months since Amazon announced its most expansive job cuts ever, laid off workers have been thrust into an increasingly saturated labor market.
Majority of U.S. workers support an AI wealth fund as tech layoffs surge, survey finds
A majority of U.S. employees now want an AI sovereign wealth fund to hold corporations more accountable, according to a recent survey, as tech layoffs rise.
‘Almost unlimited’: Execs says AI demand remains strong even as enterprises move to ‘valuemaxxing’
AI-related chip stocks have been volatile amid a debate over AI demand and spending.
Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if it tries to kill him, as Treasury sanctions alleged Iranian financier
Trump says 1,000 missiles are "locked and loaded" and will hit Iran if it carries out its threats to assassinate the U.S. president.
AI is entering a new phase — and these are the stocks investors should be watching
CNBC's Paulina Likos and Zev Fima discuss Wall Street's shift from AI euphoria toward rationalization and what it means for investors.
While Musk's Neuralink drills into skulls, China's BrainCo bets the future of brain tech is wearable
Interest in brain-computer interfaces is rising as it promises to help people with compromised neural abilities.
Berkshire Hathaway gains ground, but still trails the S&P 500 as '26 enters second half
With 2026 a bit more than half over, Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are down 1.8% year-to-date and 12.4 percentage points behind the S&P 500's 10.7% gain.
'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the cost-saver it used to be
Following a wave of price hikes, at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games are pinching pocketbooks.
Washington Post
After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, accusing the United States of interfering in the waterway.
Patriot missile deal and Trump’s praise for Zelensky put pressure on Russia
The Kremlin downplayed President Donald Trump’s reversal but said it could cause the war to go on longer.
Trump says U.S. and Iran will keep talking but declares ceasefire ‘OVER!’
The president suggested talks could continue amid military strikes, but analysts say a deeply flawed preliminary truce deal poses obstacles for negotiators.
BBC
McCullum sacked as England Test head coach
England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role.
McCullum sacked as England Test head coach
England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role.
Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead.
Murder arrest as woman stabbed in west London
The arrest comes as a 24-year-old woman and a man aged in his 20s were stabbed in west London.
Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, local media reports.
US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
Donald Trump paid tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a "true American patriot" who will be "greatly missed".
Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies aged 39
She was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain tumour, in June 2022.
Tuchel wasn't happy with the performance. So why do England keep winning?
Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.
'Not happy with the performance' - so why do England keep winning?
Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.
The Independent
Lindsey Graham death updates: Trump says senator ‘sounded a little tired’ during final conversation night before he died
Trump said the 71-year-old senator was ‘like a member of the family’ and a ‘tough one to lose’
Ukrainian prime minister to step down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down on Sunday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced fresh changes to Ukraine’s government
Lindsey Graham was booked for the Sunday morning politics shows. Now Trump will pay tribute to him instead
Graham was set to appear on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss the collapse of the Iran ceasefire
Georgia teen charged in Apalachee High School shooting to appear in court for plea and sentencing
A judge has set a plea and sentencing hearing for a teenager accused of killing four people in a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia
UK wildfire map: Areas most at risk as heatwave sparks ‘exceptional’ threat
Hot dry weather in the UK ‘significantly increase wildfire risk’ warns National Fire Chiefs Council
Murder suspect in hospital after jumping from window following double stabbing in West London
A police cordon has been erected at the scene
UN draws up new blueprint to end Cyprus crisis after 52 years of stalemate
María Ángela Holguín, the UN secretary-general's personal envoy for Cyprus, has been working on a deal which is flexible enough for both sides to claim they have got what they want
Le Pen has one last chance to win power in France – can she do it with an ankle tag?
The far-right leader has defied calls to hand the leadership bid to protege Jordan Bardella despite previously saying she would not run for president with an ankle tag. Experts tell James C. Reynolds that she still faces significant challenges
World Sailing measures the environmental impact of the sport's Olympic equipment for the first time
The governing body for sailing is looking at how the sport’s Olympic-class equipment is made, used and discarded, to eventually make changes that will reduce its environmental impact
