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CBC.ca
'I was meant to be there': Off-duty Mountie helps rescue baby, family trapped in house fire
RCMP Const. Anton Lorde had finished his shift and was on his way home when he saw dark smoke billowing into the sky. His quick response — along with the actions of a family member — helped save the lives of four people.
Expecting Ontario moms are travelling hours for routine ultrasounds amid sonographer shortage
Some expecting parents in Ontario are struggling to schedule routine ultrasound appointments due to growing waitlists and a shortage of sonographers. There is a 20 per cent sonographer vacancy rate in the province, according to Sonography Canada.
Ex-defence minister's call for a wartime election puts pressure on Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under renewed pressure to hold wartime elections, which are not allowed under the country's constitution while marital law is in effect.
Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientist
The former chairs of a panel that advises the federal government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk Act, which they say could lead to the "wilful extinction" of endangered species in Canada.
Surge in vandalism, anti-Muslim rhetoric prompts vigilance at Quebec mosques
Quebec City’s Islamic Cultural Centre issued a safety reminder to its members following a number of incidents of vandalism and online harrasment impacting Muslim communities in the province this past year.
Why invasive plants are still sold in garden centres across Canada
Several Canadian cities are pursuing bylaws to restrict the sale of invasive plants by garden centres and nurseries. Advocates with the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation say a federal horticulture body and invasive plant database would help a biodiversity crisis in the making.
Russian missile barrage kills at least 14 in Ukraine and wounds dozens
Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region with scores of missiles and drones in a nighttime aerial attack that lasted for hours and killed at least 14 people, officials said Thursday.
Teen saves a shark that washed up on N.B. 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.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Bitcoin, crypto shares climb after Trump pushes Clarity Act
Some lawmakers oppose supporting the bill without language that would bar politicians from profiting from crypto ventures
Britain's Prince Harry intends to return with his family to the U.K.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family, Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reported.
Poilievre invites Iran’s exiled crown prince to visit Canada
Reza Pahlavi has argued he would be the best figure to replace the Ayatollah and oversee a transition to democratic elections
Trump warns of economic consequences for countries that provide ‘any type of lifeline to Iran’
China buys more than 80% of Iran’s shipped oil, but U.S. risks retaliation should it engage in further economic warfare with China
Zelensky calls for Patriot interceptors as Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 16
Ukrainian President has pleaded with allies to replenish stock of Patriot interceptors – the only weapon in its arsenal capable of downing a ballistic missile
China sentences Evergrande founder to life in prison
Hui Ka Yan pleaded guilty in April to eight charges, including misuse of funds, fundraising fraud, illegally taking public deposits and illegally extending loans
Along a Vistula River withered by extreme heat, Poles keep cool and carry on
In a summer of record-high temperatures across Europe, urban beaches are important. Here’s what Warsaw’s looks like
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.
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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
The Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans
In the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.
Russian Missiles Kill at Least 15 in Kyiv as Air Defenses Dwindle
Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.
How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate Policies
At least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has long led the nation in environmental protections.
After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
The Teens Taking On A.I. Data Centers
Gen Z-ers are forming after-school clubs, speaking at community meetings — and sometimes wrestling with their own dependence on the technology.
We’re Doing Drugs
We look at a new study about Americans’ use of cannabis.
Oil Prices Jump After Trump’s Latest Iran Threat
Bond markets remained volatile, as investors assessed the geopolitical turmoil.
$40,047,425,768,420 in U.S. Debt, and an Experimental Vaccine for Skin Cancer
Plus, could tweaking flight paths reduce global warming?
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.
Bare Grocery Shelves Are a New Wartime Hardship for Ukrainians
After years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.
CNBC
Walmart hikes full-year outlook, says it will use huge tariff refund to keep prices low
Walmart is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter earnings on Thursday, offering a read on the consumer and the K-shaped economy.
Alibaba shares fall 3% as AI spending drives 75% drop in net income
Alibaba's U.S. listed shares were volatile in premarket trading after posting a 75% drop in net income in the June quarter.
Somali pirate menace returns as U.S.-Iran war stokes regional chaos and saps enforcement resources
Somali piracy incidents have resurged in the Red Sea region in recent times, especially since the U.S.-Iran war kicked off-major concern for shipping companies.
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.
Trump threatens 'Economic D-Day' for Iran and ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers
The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.
Humanoid robots' 'ChatGPT moment' could be 10 years away, Unitree founder says
Unitree founder Wang Xingxing says humanoid robots could take up to 10 years to reach a breakthrough comparable to ChatGPT.
Bond yields edge higher as traders digest Treasury debt buyback plan
Bond yields edged higher after pulling back sharply during Wednesday's session.
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.
Trump says Iran's economy is collapsing. A former central bank adviser in Tehran pushes back
Iran's economy is deteriorating under the weight of mounting sanctions, but far from unraveling, a former adviser to Iran's central bank told CNBC.
Hong Kong’s IPO boom extends beyond tech, HKEX CEO says, as fundraising tops $40 billion
Chan said firms from sectors like biotechnology, mining, and consumer companies are also in the pipeline.
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.
BBC
'I feel I am imprisoning myself' - Djokovic on drive & doubts
Novak Djokovic discusses being his own biggest doubter and the Belgrade childhood that shaped him in a new documentary.
Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet
The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.
Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'
The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.
Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says
Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in "the move that they are making".
Train derailment carriages moved amid track probe
Work begins on removing carriages from a train that derailed near Lewes, as investigations continue.
At least 15 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.
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.
Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
The UK's foreign secretary condemned the move as "an unacceptable and destructive act".
Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
The Independent
Before and after photos show how Europe is drying up in the deadly heatwaves
Waterways across Europe are drying up
I’m a plant scientist. The devastating effects of the UK’s drought are still to come
Britain’s plants and species haven’t had time to adapt to extreme conditions – and are already suffering
Syrian police investigator will face prosecution after detainee with hemophilia dies
An official probe in Syria's Latakia province has found that a police investigator slapped a young man with hemophilia during interrogation, despite warnings about his medical condition
New type 2 diabetes jab could slash number of injections to one a week
The treatment, also known as Onswik and made by Eli Lilly, is said to work as well as daily injections
Putin arrests Russians for complaining about fuel shortages as fighting breaks out at petrol stations
Kyiv’s strikes have knocked out nearly a third of the country’s major oil refineries
Doctors issue urgent warning over vaping health harms for young people
Figures suggest that almost one in five 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain have tried vaping
What to know about Prince Harry's move back to Britain with Meghan and the kids
Prince Harry is coming home to Britain with Meghan and their children for an extended stay
Australian court told why mushroom killer Erin Patterson should stay in prison forever
Prosecutors say their no-parole demand is harsh but is called for by nature of crime
Jon Ossoff says it is ‘amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Natalie Harp jab
The Democratic senator’s comments appear to have struck a nerve at the White House
How to master the basics of personal finance - from budgeting to planning your future
It’s far easier to take control of your money than we’ve been led to believe – you just need a plan and some time
