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CBC.ca

Nadia Comăneci is back in Montreal to mark 50th anniversary of 1976 Olympics

The Romanian became the first gymnast in Olympic history to score a perfect 10 during the Montreal Summer Games. Nadia Comăneci will be attending a commemorative event outside the city’s Olympic Stadium on Aug. 1.

Poilievre calls for reform to public alert system following disappearance, death of Calgary boy

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for reform to the national emergency alert system to better protect missing vulnerable children, after an 11-year-old Calgary boy with autism was found dead following his disappearance earlier this month.

Trump says 'Board of Peace' reaches deal for Hamas, other Gaza groups to disarm

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his so-called "Board of Peace" reached an agreement for the ‌complete disarmament of Palestinian Hamas militants and other armed groups in Gaza. Neither Hamas nor Israel has commented on Trump's announcement.

Commonwealth Games guide: Canadian teen wins gold, and who to watch Friday

CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps Canada's medal winners on Day 7 and looks forward to some high-profile podium opportunities on Friday in Scotland.

Winnipeg's Muslim community shaken after shots fired at mosque with people inside, leaders say

Members of Winnipeg's Muslim community say they're "deeply shaken" after bullet holes were found in the windows of a mosque that was targeted while people were inside Wednesday night.

'Absolute chaos' as thousands of Moroccan migrants breach Spain's Ceuta border

Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory.

'It was biting and scratching,' says Quebec woman attacked by rabid cat

Three people have received preventive rabies treatment following exposure to a stray cat in the Montérégie.

Georgia father sentenced to 15 years in deadly school shooting committed by son

A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison.

Liberals lack transparency with big-ticket summer spending announcements, critics say

Tens of billions of dollars' worth of announcements by the Liberal government this summer has critics and analysts calling out a lack of detail on Ottawa's spending plans.

WestJet passengers brace for disruptions as flight attendant strike looms

With strike and lockout notices issued by the union and airline, flight attendants could walk off the job as soon as Sunday. That leaves passengers to decide whether they want to hope for a deal, or make other travel plans.
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Toronto Star

Convicted killer of Toronto police officer arrested in B.C.

Craig Munro has been arrested in Victoria while on day parole. He was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1980 shooting death of Const. Michael Sweet.

New mayoral election poll shows a slip in support for Brad Bradford with Chris Alexander in the race

A Forum Research survey Wednesday showed Alexander debuting with the support of 11 per cent of respondents. Mayor Olivia Chow leads with 47 per cent and Bradford is in second place at 32 per cent.

Parole denied for man who killed Toronto police officer in 1994

A man who killed a Toronto police officer more than three decades ago has again been denied parole.

Attorney for Nolan Wells' family says experts to review a boat distress call from day he disappeared

An attorney for the family of Nolan Wells said they have hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance.

WestJet may start cancelling flights following flight attendant strike notice, expert says

The union representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants has given the airline 72 hours official notice they plan to go on strike Sunday.

Jack Layton's son won't run for NDP in Beaches—East York byelection

Mike Layton, the former Toronto city councillor, will not run for the federal New Democrats in the Beaches—East York byelection, ending days of speculation.

Mediation and legislation: How the government could step into a WestJet strike

The federal government could invoke Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to get workers back on the job.

Blue Jays trade deadline primer: Gausman, Springer could be on the move, but there are other options to explore

Here's a closer look at who the Blue Jays could move prior to the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Is the Billy Bishop Airport expansion actually dead? A city hall reporter answers

After Ottawa paused Doug Ford's airport-expansion plan, readers flooded a Reddit AMA with questions about who's really behind the project, whether it can still go ahead and what happens next.

Ottawa opening exports office as part of strategy to diversify trade

The federal government is opening a new strategic exports office as part of its plan to diversify trade.
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Globe and Mail

NATO intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for China, source says

Public records and Claire Zhang’s social-media profiles indicate that she has a history of working at federal agencies in Ottawa

Carney backs B.C. port expansion plan to boost exports, strengthen independence

Federal government is looking to invest more than $10-billion to diversify the economy and create jobs, prime minister said

Spain deploys military to Ceuta as thousands cross border from Morocco and at least nine die

Video footage shows crowds of people, mainly Moroccans, walking around the breakwaters at Tarajal beach onto local roads

U.S. ends DACA status for a mother of 3 deported to Mexico, citing ‘unauthorized travel’

Jessica Treviño and her husband were arrested in December after agents followed them into a Home Depot parking lot

Thousands swim around border from Morocco into Spanish territory of Ceuta

Thousands of migrants had streamed into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa from Morocco, prompting local officials to call for help from Spain's national government in Madrid to restore the border. It was not immediately clear what prompted so many migrants to cross to Ceuta.

Seattle police chief resigns after criticism from mayor over food festival shooting response

Police Department faced criticism for slow and confusing communication in aftermath of shooting which left three dead and four wounded

Trump claims deal has been reached to disarm Hamas in Gaza, Israeli support uncertain

‘Draft agreement’ stipulates that heavy weapons would only be stored and kept under Palestinian control, and the weapons cannot be transferred to Israel, said Hamas source

Costa Rican candidate Rebeca Grynspan wins first vote in race for UN’s top job

Security Council is expected to identify new secretary-general through series of straw polls in the coming months

Human-caused climate change made Spanish wildfires 20 times more likely, scientists calculate

Human-caused climate change made Spanish fires 20 times more likely, scientists calculate.

Danube River sinks to record low as drought and heat grip Europe

Prolonged drought is setting record low water levels on the Danube, one of Europe's largest rivers, disrupting tourism, industry and confronting residents with the realities of climate change.
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Global News

Global burning at record low, despite North American and European wildfires

As wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.

What’s behind growing European threats to boycott the next FIFA World Cup?

American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

U.S. says ‘error’ mislabelled every African country on AIDS conference map

The mislabelled map was shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro on the U.S. State Department's new health program agreements with African nations.

Thousands flood into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, sparking military response

The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up.

Russia strikes targets across Ukraine, NATO says a missile fell in Poland

NATO said a Russian missile entered Polish airspace during the onslaught and landed in a rural area. It caused no injuries or damage but could deepen tensions with Moscow.

France lets 84K evacuees go home as wildfires spread across Europe

Europe is sweltering under an exceptionally hot and arid summer, creating tinderbox conditions for unprecedented fires, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate.

Drone hits gas vessel near Suez Canal, threatening to expand Iran war

No group has claimed responsibility, the Egyptian cabinet said, adding that authorities were taking measures to protect Egypt's national security.

Death toll from earthquake in Japan rises to 25 as rescue hopes dwindle

Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces. Some homes were still without water or electricity.

Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East

Oil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.

BTS won’t submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category added

The announcement follows the introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the Grammys meant to recognize the work and contributions of Asian artists.
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New York Times

What We Know About Dr. Fauci Pleading the Fifth in Senate Hearing on Covid Origins

In a three-hour Senate hearing this week, Dr. Fauci invoked his constitutional right to stay silent, leaving people confused about many of the issues raised.

Big Tech’s A.I. Spending Keeps Rising. So Do the Jitters.

Amazon joined a procession of tech giants that ramped up their spending on artificial intelligence, as its capital expenditures soared 69 percent. Concerns over the industry’s spending are mounting.

What to Know About Ceuta

The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions.

What Is the Board of Peace? The Trump-Backed Group, Explained.

President Trump created the international organization, aimed at resolving the long-running war in Gaza and other conflicts.

Anthropic Says Its A.I. Systems Broke Into Computers at 3 Organizations

The disclosure followed OpenAI’s report last week that its own artificial intelligence had hacked into the network of an online library.

Mexico’s President Unveils Plan to Fight Seaweed That Is Choking Beaches

The seaweed — a stinky, brown algae known as sargassum — has plagued Mexico and the broader region for more than a decade, but this year’s forecast is setting records.

Kennedy Center Halts Free Public Tours After Five Decades of Service

The decision to suspend tours indefinitely came after a volunteer tour guide was featured in a Times article detailing President Trump’s dramatic revamp of the Kennedy Center.

Thousands of Migrants Enter Ceuta, a Spanish Enclave, From Morocco

The arrivals in Ceuta, a six-mile-long peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries, have fueled political tensions.

Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power

In standing in the way of Todd Blanche, President Trump’s choice for attorney general, a liberated Senator John Cornyn is wielding his leverage.

Mamdani Leaves Door Open to Paying Reparations to Black New Yorkers

The mayor said in recent interviews that it was important to acknowledge the city’s role in slavery but that he could not commit to payouts before his racial equity commission completes its report.

CNBC

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July as export rush fades

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.

Anthropic says its Claude models 'gained unauthorized access' to other organizations' systems

Anthropic said it discovered three instances where its Claude AI models accessed the internet during an evaluation and accessed outside systems.

CNBC Daily Open: Potential Iran tariffs, data centers and tech comments

U.S. President Donald Trump wants Congress to add tariffs on Iran to a sanctions bill against Russia and Tehran that has bipartisan support.

SK Hynix shares surge 25%, while Samsung soars over 20% as AI rally roars back

South Korea's chip heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics soared more than 20% on Friday, tracking a sharp rally in U.S. technology stocks.

Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s 3-year IPO odyssey cost it the ‘golden time’ to go public

Investors are questioning whether Beijing's blessing can carry a $40-billion-plus valuation for a clothing retailer whose growth engine is stalling.

Indonesian state telecom said to weigh sale of venture arm managing $830 million

Indonesia's state-owned telecom giant is exploring a sale of MDI Ventures, according to people familiar with the matter.

Meta sinks 8%, continuing record losing streak, while Microsoft jumps 15% as AI trade splits

Microsoft posted strong Azure and Copilot growth, while Meta missed revenue guidance forecasts as free cash flow plunged leading to diverging stock moves.

Reddit shares sink 11% on 'choppy' search referrals even as results blow past estimates

Reddit reported second-quarter earnings that beat on the top and the bottom, and gave a revenue forecast that topped estimates.

China’s U.S.-bound shipments fall in July after brief recovery, survey shows

The latest China Beige Book study found factory activity decelerated in July.

Nexus Data Centers in advanced talks to secure $15B for Google-backed Anthropic data center

Morgan Stanley is the lead banker engaging in advanced talks to lend $15 billion to Nexus Data Centers, CNBC confirmed.

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BBC

The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'

Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.

Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three firms during cyber tests

It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.

Crews tackling Suffolk wildfire say they are in better position

The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says "the situation appears to be stabilising" but at least 12 fire engines will remain on scene.

Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good

Cyber Prevent is targeting predominantly boys and young men at risk of being drawn to cyber criminality.

What your summer reading list says about you

Just picked your holiday book? Our choices can subconsciously reveal important parts of our personality, studies show.

Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York

Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.

'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around

Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

Millions opposed military rule in Myanmar. Is their dream of a revolution over?

Opponents of the junta hoped a revolution would remake Myanmar - but these are disheartening times.

Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?

It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?

Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?

It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?

The Independent

10 climbers led by a renowned Nepalese mountaineer are missing on a Pakistan peak

Ten climbers led by a renowned Nepal-born mountaineer are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains in northern Pakistan

Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump the US will ‘pay the price’ after family ‘killed in attack on Qeshm Island’

A family of three, including a couple and a two-year-old child, were killed in the attack on a residential building, Iranian media says

Trump claims Board of Peace has reached ‘historic’ Gaza deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli troops

The deal would see Hamas completely disarm itself and hand political and security control in Gaza over to international troops, a new Palestinian police force and a transitional government body of nonpartisan experts

Officers recount finding Lindsay Clancy’s children in basement

Along with firefighters and paramedics, two officers gave jurors a firsthand account Thursday of the chaotic aftermath of the deaths

South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 13% on a surge of chipmaking stocks

South Korea’s Kospi index has jumped more than 13%, tracking Wall Street gains, as artificial intelligence-related stocks bounced back after losses this week

US citizen faces felony charge for allegedly giving customs agents a code that erased his phone

Samuel Tunick of Atlanta was charged with obstruction after allegedly having his phone wiped when federal authorities seized it

Palestine Action can appeal terror ban at the Supreme Court

Thousands of people have been arrested over support for pro-Palestine group

Fired worker charged with making fake profile on TikTok of his boss and making sexual comments

The victim was rehired by his workplace after the impersonation came to light

Seattle police chief resigns amid backlash over festival shooting response

The departure of Chief Shon Barnes followed hours of intense speculation about whether he would step down

Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder's disappearance back to federal prison

The last person known to have seen a Navajo elder alive has been arrested in an unrelated incident, raising questions about whether he will be sent back to federal prison