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Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed to Spain's Ceuta as sides step up crackdown
Moroccan police arrested at least 111 people on Saturday as they tried to enter Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides of the border after social media posts called for another mass migrant crossing.

Tropical storm Lala closes in, hitting Hawaii's Big Island with rain, wind
Tropical storm Lala was already whipping and soaking Hawaii's Big Island early Saturday, with forecasts saying it could strengthen into a hurricane or, at the least, bring hurricane-force winds as it approaches land.

Canadian women clinch berth in LA 2028 with semifinal win at flag football world championships
Canada’s women have clinched a berth in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games after a 20-6 semifinal win over Mexico at the flag football world championships in Germany on Saturday.

Pediatricians in Canada warn of 'exponential rise’ in childhood e-scooter injuries
As e-scooters become increasingly common across Canada, pediatricians warn parents and children that e-scooter injuries are often severe and can be deadly.

Multiple shooters at Virginia State University, with 5 people shot
A shooting involving multiple suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday. One person is in critical condition, county police said.

In Canada's largest honey-producing region, beekeepers brace for U.S. tariffs
Harvest is in full swing at a family-run honey farm in central Alberta but there's a cloud hanging over this year's sweet crop as producers watch the clock tick down on a trade agreement with the United States.

Homes across B.C. have been decimated by wildfires. Here's what to know about your insurance
Hundreds of structures have been lost to wildfires so far this year. Experts say even those who are fully insured will face a long, complex process as they begin to rebuild.

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 11, Health Ministry says
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, in some of the deadliest attacks since a precarious truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect in June.

At least 47 people killed following 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia
On Saturday, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, killing at least 47 people.

Why more clothes donated to charity are going in the garbage
Charity thrift stores are being inundated with clothing donations, and the international market for used textiles is in flux, resulting in more and more garments heading to the dumpster.
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Toronto Star

Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham is a go on Saturday following earlier postponement
The event is back on track after practice and qualifying races Friday were cancelled due to the track being incomplete.

UK's leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Arday's death was “a tragedy on so many levels.”

IndyCar has left Toronto's Exhibition Place for Markham. Why drivers are bracing for a wild weekend
With no historical data to rely on, racing teams are starting from scratch as they navigate an unpredictable new layout.

Toronto student residence spots are scarce. But a study says they're tied to better grades
New research draws on more than 750,000 student records from four Toronto universities.

Inside Pierre Poilievre’s summer of Conservative 'disenchantment'
Tories both inside and outside caucus reveal concerns over low morale, lingering frustrations about the party's loss in the last election and uncertainty about how they can close the gap with Liberals.

Toronto's Lower Don Trail is finally open after a three-year delay — and $13.5M. But it's closing again this fall
After a three-year delay and $13.5M in costs, Toronto's Lower Don Trail is open — but users are underwhelmed.

Hells Angel vanishes on eve of Mafia mega-murder trial in Montreal
Since he vanished three weeks ago, Stéphane Plouffe’s luxury home has been firebombed.

How a child's refusal to wear a seatbelt grounded a Porter flight and sparked an online tantrum
Passengers say they were stranded in the middle of the night after their flight from Victoria, B.C. to Toronto was cancelled.

Afghan advocates urge action for women as Taliban marks five years since takeover
The Taliban regained control over the Afghan capital on Aug. 15, 2021, prompting chaotic scenes of hordes of people clinging to foreign military jets in desperate attempts to escape.

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.
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Globe and Mail
Moroccan security disperses migrants heading for Spain's Ceuta
Moroccan security dispersed migrants who tried to cross from Fnideq to Spain’s Ceuta on Saturday. People were seen standing and running on a hill near the border as security personnel gathered in the area.

Capsized ferry in Zimbabwe kills 68 people
18 children were included in the death toll, police say
Morocco cracks down on security as they arrest 111 migrants who tried to enter Spain’s Ceuta
Two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, Morocco is stepping up their security checks by monitoring social media and increasing patrol
UK's leader calls for reflection after the death of former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism
Jason Arday, who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead inside an address in south London on Friday. He resigned last week as professor of sociology of education after coming under intense media scrutiny, with weeks of news headlines alleging plagiarism in his academic work and questions surrounding claims about his athletic and fundraising accomplishments.
Multiple shooters and 5 people shot at Virginia State University
A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, through the eyes of Canadians on the ground
Canadian aid workers describe the positive improvements at the community level and the cases that just keep climbing

British PM calls Jason Arday’s death ‘a moment for reflection’
Arday resigned as a professor of sociology of education at Cambridge following plagiarism accusations, which sparked intense media scrutiny and alleged harassment and racism
'Cute, no matter what:' Pooches vie for World's Ugliest Dog title
Crooked smiles, sparse hair and lolling tongues took centre stage on Friday as contestants gathered at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California for the 50th anniversary of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest.
Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills nine
Debris littered the southern Lebanese village of Ansar on Saturday after an Israeli dawn air strike killed seven people, according to Lebanon's state news agency.

Five people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects
Historically Black university has about 5,700 students and was the first fully state-supported four-year college for Black Americans
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Global News

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

Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off
Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 170,000 Canadians want him gone.

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.

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say
The Lebanese health ministry said children were among those killed. The Israeli prime minister’s office said Hezbollah had struck first, injuring three Israeli soldiers.

How Are the Democrats’ Midterm Dreams Shaping Up?
Democratic divisions, polling misses and Ocasio-Cortez’s egg freezing: the week in politics.

Iran Says Qatar Captured Three of Its Pilots Early in War With U.S.
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.

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.

At Least 47 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.

What Is Happening at the Border in Big Bend National Park?
Over the objections of environmentalists, local sheriffs and some state leaders, the Trump administration appears to be moving ahead with border infrastructure in one of Texas’ most beloved parks.

The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.

Republicans Are Trying to Hide These Health Care Cuts
Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable.
CNBC

Prediction markets and sports betting: How this UK exchange is trying to do both in the U.S.
Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level.

Depleted strategic oil reserve nears level that raises concerns about damage to caverns, operations
The rapid drawdown of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve could damage the caverns that store the oil, experts warn.

I drove Tesla FSD, Rivian Autonomy+ ‘hands-free’ driving systems. Here’s how they compare
Rivian is trying to catch up to Tesla's "hands-free" capabilities, but with additional safety guardrails that the Elon Musk company doesn't have.

Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struck
Iran's deputy foreign minister says Hormuz "will remain Iranian" after Trump's claim that the waterway would soon become U.S. territory.

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.
Washington Post

At least 47 dead after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
The earthquake took place around 5 a.m. and was centered off the coast of Flores Island in the quake-prone archipelago.

How to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one died
A deadly temblor devastated Armenia in 1999, spurring a reconstruction that allowed the city to build back stronger. When disaster struck this time, it was prepared.

U.S., Canada race for deal to avert Trump’s threat of 50 percent tariffs
The tariffs are the latest exchange in a dispute that has disrupted the once harmonious — and nearly tariff-free — relationship over the past year.

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.

A Nazi bunker stands in the way of Berlin’s housing plans
A plan to build apartments over the bunker is igniting debate on how Germany should address its complex history under Adolf Hitler.

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.
BBC

Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM
Andy Burnham says the former Cambridge professor's death is a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

Fire services stretched as residents still not home
Major incidents are declared across the UK including in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.

Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham
England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.

Body found in search for student missing on hike
A body is found during the search for George Smyth, who went missing while hiking in Romania.

Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.

Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly due to colour clash
Newcastle United change shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.

Analysis: Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia
Barely 1% of professors at UK universities are black, so he was joining a small and highly visible minority in academia, writes Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys.
The Independent
Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 68 as more bodies are recovered
Eighteen children are among the dead after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe

Burnham says death of former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday is ‘a tragedy on so many levels’
The academic was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea on Friday

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’

Trump takes blame game to a new level with Reflecting Pool, Iran war and inflation finger pointing
Trump’s tendency to point fingers at others is increasingly in the spotlight before November’s midterm elections, when Republicans are trying to retain control of Congress

55 newborn turtles die along Florida beach after nearby lights lured them away from ocean water
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring officials urged everyone on the island to close indoor blinds after dark, eliminate visible exterior lights and report any disoriented hatchlings to a 24-hour hotline
Wildfires prompt emergency alert as blaze in New Forest enters seventh day
Fire chief in Hampshire says ‘there are many days of work ahead’ to make sure the New Forest blaze doesn’t spread
Over 100 migrants headed for Spain’s Ceuta arrested by Morocco in latest border surge
The attempted crossing comes two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, sparking tensions within the EU and fuelling anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide

Man sues for $10 million after being shot while breaking into an Oregon business
Kenneth Voyles claims he was experiencing homelessness at the time of the incident and was seeking shelter inside the business, though he also admits he planned to steal an item from the shop

Wildfires latest: Firefighters battling major incidents as Britons warned ‘country in the thick of it’
Head of National Fire Chiefs’ Council says UK ‘in the thick of it’ as wildfires rage
Council warns of fake GoFundMe pages claiming to raise funds for wildfire victims
Officials have encouraged the community to remain cautious and ‘help us spread the word so people don’t fall victim to scams’























