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CBC.ca

Canadian language school files for bankruptcy, leaving students stranded

A notice posted to the International Language Academy of Canada's website says it has ceased operations effective immediately and cancelled all classes.

Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile

Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting of Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the Tehran-backed rebels that has opened a new front in the Iran war.

2 killed in plane crash during night flight near Kisbey, Sask.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada and the RCMP are investigating a plane crash near Kisbey, Sask. Harv's Air, the flight school the plane was registered to, confirmed both people on board died in the crash.

Ed Sheeran apologizes to fans at 1st show since Macklemore dropped over 'Free Palestine' comments

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took the stage at a Philadelphia stadium Saturday night and addressed the controversy over rapper Macklemore's removal from his tour.

‘Holy moly!’: Rare shark visit to Nova Scotia's Bedford Basin inspires shock and awe

It’s been a long time since swimming was encouraged in the Bedford Basin, but that didn’t stop one shark from making a prolonged — and very rare — visit to the water on Friday night.

Canada's top general loses election to become head of key NATO Military Committee

Despite a push from the federal government, Canada's chief of the defence staff has lost a vote to be the next chair of the NATO Military Committee, the alliance's top military authority and a key advisory body for its political leaders.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico say journalists denied access to White House after Trump ban

Reporters from three major news organizations — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — were denied access to the White House on Saturday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was barring them because of reporting he found to be "fake news."

6 people injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians at festival in Saint-Tite, Que.

The incident happened on Saint-Joseph Boulevard in Saint-Tite, Que. on the site of the Festival Western de Saint-Tite, a major attraction for the region that is wrapping up this weekend. All six pedestrians are expected to survive.

There might be no economic case for expanding the Port of Churchill, but that may not be the point

The question before Manitobans right now is why Canada and Manitoba are not simply proceeding with a $3-billion port expansion and railway upgrade, if indeed a Hudson Bay shipping route is essential for Canadian sovereignty.

Family of Bhishma Rajyaguru, killed in crash with Sask. Roughrider, mourns his death

Bhishma Rajyaguru's father and sister remember him after he died when ​Saskatchewan Roughrider​ Jayden Dalke crashed into his vehicle.
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Globe and Mail

Trump displayed ‘total lack of respect’ to media, expert says, as 3 outlets barred from White House

An expert in media law said she was “disappointed but not surprised” that President Donald Trump barred from the White House reporters at three news organizations.

Cuba’s electrical grid collapses again, leaving millions without power

Cuba’s power grid collapsed on Friday, leaving millions of people across the island without electricity in a nationwide blackout which have become increasingly common over the past two years. They have worsened since January, after the United States imposed an energy blockade aimed at forcing a change in Cuba’s political system.

Flames, smoke seen near Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport

A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi ​group.

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital after flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport

The Houthis did not specify what they had targeted in Riyadh, but said they had also attacked a key Saudi oil export hub

NATO selects German general as next military committee chair over Canada’s defence chief

General Jennie Carignan had sought to become the first woman to hold the alliance post

Greenland’s inhabitants will determine future of territory, Foreign Minister says after proposed U.S. deal

Exact details of the agreement are unclear, but experts say it could give the Americans veto power over mineral projects

CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters denied access to White House after Trump ban

The prohibition is an escalation of Trump’s long-running efforts to restrict news coverage by journalists he finds objectionable

Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest on second day of parliamentary vote, opposition party says

Officials at the polling station accused the party election observer of attempting to ‘disrupt the elections’

Google’s Gemini hacks three companies during test in first-known breakout

AI model found public information online and guessed credentials to access websites it thought were within the scope of its test, company VP says

Cuba’s electrical grid collapses again, leaving millions without power

U.S. campaign has largely blocked oil from reaching island, triggering condemnation from United Nations experts
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Global News

Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland

In a social media post Trump said the agreement "gives the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs."

Canada and the EU want an energy alliance. What would it look like?

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Strasbourg, France, this week where he and European Union leadership discussed strengthening ties on several fronts.

Australian crocodile habitat will be Olympic rowing venue in 2032 Games

Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.

Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett's influence has extended far beyond Berkshire, shaping generations of corporate leaders and investors with his emphasis on long-term thinking.

The Canadian tycoon accused of helping Russia’s ‘war machine’

A Global News investigation has found that Streit Group faces growing international scrutiny over its alleged dealings with Russia.

Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash

Macklemore said he will be donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Sheeran's tour to organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people.

Read a transcript of Carney’s speech to the European Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Carney made a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence.

How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal

Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.

King Charles urges tech leaders to mitigate AI risks to humanity

King Charles III on Thursday urged several senior tech leaders to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet.

OpenAI reports 6 more AI “misalignment” incidents after Hugging Face breach

OpenAI said on Wednesday it saw six reports of unexpected, concerning or unauthorized AI model behavior, and it would begin regularly publishing reports of these incidents.
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New York Times

The Rise of A.I. Is Raising Threats From Drones, Police Group Warns

The leaps being made in artificial intelligence and the plunging costs of drones pose dangers to cities across the United States, according to the Police Executive Research Forum.

Ed Sheeran Addresses War in Gaza After Macklemore is Dropped From Tour

The singer-songwriter began his Philadelphia show on Saturday night by apologizing for “mistakes” and saying he felt compelled to speak out about the “humanitarian issue.”

Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues

A spot from the Senate candidate in Ohio seeks to dismiss the Republican Party’s focus on transgender rights as a distraction from economic issues.

Trump Faced Loss After Loss. He Then Turned to a Familiar Target: The Press.

The president’s ban of three media outlets from the White House fits a pattern of using the apparatus of government to crack down on his perceived enemies.

A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’

The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.’s pace or potential for harm.

California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads

Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.

News Outlets Express Solidarity After Trump Bars Some Reporters

Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.

In Significant Escalation, Houthis Attack Saudi Capital

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia, said they had fired a wave of missiles and drones at Riyadh, and on Saudi oil facilities.

India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.

Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in Midterms

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation that would make it illegal to interfere with ballots or election records in response to efforts by the president to restrict voting.

CNBC

MS NOW, CNN and Politico journalists blocked from White House after Trump ban

Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House, one day after Trump banned three media outlets over their coverage of him.

She pays $96 a month to live in Yellowstone National Park: 'Being here has changed my life'

Zoe De La Paz quit her corporate job in Chicago and in June moved to Yellowstone to work as a seamstress.

Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness'

Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.

The AI kill switch, explained: 'It's not too little, but it's probably too late'

As runaway AI fears reach a crescendo, policymakers and tech leaders are weighing the effectiveness of a magic AI stop button known as a kill switch.

Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark

Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.

A new arms race is unfolding on the ocean floor

Countries and companies are investing in technologies for underwater use amid concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure on the ocean floor.

Anthropic selects Accenture as first embedded evaluator to help implement Amodei's slowdown proposal

Anthropic and OpenAI have been under intense scrutiny after researchers warned about the potential for AI to cause catastrophic harm to humanity.

AI cloud provider Nscale files to go public

Nscale is the latest artificial intelligence neocloud to turn to public markets.

Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On

Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.

Oil finishes the week flat as the market sees Saudi pipeline outage as less disruptive than feared

Saudi Arabia and the Houthis exchanged fresh attacks across their border, raising concerns that the widening Middle East conflict could further disrupt supplies

Washington Post

Houthis claim attacks on ‘sensitive sites’ in Saudi Arabian capital

Video footage showed a large plume of black smoke rising from an area near Riyadh’s international airport.

Can Mamdani-style populism win in Berlin? Mayoral race offers test for left.

One of the leading candidates in the tight race, Elif Eralp, met with an adviser to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

In Russia, the election result is easy to guess. Much else there is uncertain.

Russians are voting in parliamentary elections this weekend but, in contrast to the many uncertainties of life in today’s Russia, the outcome — in favoring the governing party, United Russia — is assured.

As attacks choke off Saudi oil, kingdom confronts limits of Trump’s friendship

Riyadh is paying a steep price for the Iran war. Help from Washington remains circumscribed.

Hispanics flock to this university. It let campus police double as ICE agents.

Leaders of Florida International University signed an agreement to deputize its school police as immigration agents. Some wish they had put up more of a fight.

Hailed as Muhammad Ali’s toughest opponent, his biggest fight was outside the ring

Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who has died at 89, lost his wife and three sons to suicide and heroin. He channeled his grief into an anti-drug campaign.

Turkey’s LGBT crackdown draws international condemnation, protests

Turkish authorities have raided the offices of LGBT organizations and places frequented by the community.

African IPO turns people into oil tycoons, and they have the memes to prove it

A minimum investment of $3.94 can buy a partnership with the continent’s richest man.

More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly

Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.

Nine bodies found in South Africa raise fears of serial murder, femicide

The apparent spate of slayings has sparked broader conversation about violence against women in South Africa.

BBC

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' as he addresses Macklemore controversy at Philadelphia show

The mega-star spoke about Israel and Gaza at his first concert since rapper Macklemore was removed from his tour.

The Papers: 'Gaslit by the King' and 'McCann suspect's book plot'

Earl Spencer's memoir and plans for the chief Madeleine McCann suspect to write a book lead Sunday's papers.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles

A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.

'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity

A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth

"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.

Cultural treasures are being destroyed by war, and people want justice

A cauldron of conflicts is bubbling across the world, with cultural monuments being destroyed. These people are fighting against it.

Maddy Cusack 'more than a number on a shirt' as anniversary falls during inquest delay

The third anniversary of Maddy Cusack's death falls during a pause in the footballer's inquest.

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

Our head teacher was an abuser. We joined forces to get justice - now we're married

Students spent years collecting evidence against their Indonesian principal, before falling in love.

Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

Denmark and the US have reached an agreement after months of threats from Donald Trump to annex the territory.

The Independent

A state funeral in Hong Kong honors Tung Chee-hwa, the city's first post-colonial leader

A state funeral was held in Hong Kong on Sunday for the city's first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa

US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean

The U.S. military has attacked another boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people

No. 9 Texas A&M loses at home to Kentucky, meaning SEC will have two top-10 teams tumble

The powerhouse Southeastern Conference will have at least two top-10 teams lose in Week 3

Alert from health officials as it emerges person with measles traveled from Chicago to LA by train

The unidentified traveler also rode buses and trains across six California counties before taking a train to Denver

Royal family news live: Earl Spencer accuses King of ‘gaslighting’ him after palace’s response to explosive book claims

Princess Diana’s brother has insisted he is ‘telling the truth’ about his bombshell allegations

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Polls set close in Russian election as Moscow reports online attacks on electoral system

The election is expected to see the ruling pro-Putin United Russia party comfortable win

Mockery emanates from Ole Miss' Grove on the day of Lane Kiffin's return to campus with LSU

Ole Miss' Grove is teeming with football fans — many in a mocking mood — as LSU coach Lane Kiffin returns to Mississippi for the first time since leaving last fall for their border-state rival

Manchester teenager missing for eight days found ‘safe and well’ by police

The teenager has been found a day after her mother made an emotional appeal for her to come home

Lowriding culture celebrated in San Francisco as it receives broader recognition

San Francisco's annual King of the Streets event is celebrating lowriding

Murder suspect who tried to surrender at police station was turned away by NYPD cop: report

Tiliek Shamel Thompson was later charged with with murder, assault, strangulation, child abandonment, and acting in a manner injurious to a child