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CBC.ca

B.C. NDP MLA Joan Phillip dead at 74

Joan Phillip, the NDP MLA for Vancouver-Strathcona and wife of Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, has died.

Trump says U.S. makes deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that, if realized, could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.

Warnings over squishy toy hazards expand globally

Squishy toys have triggered recalls, seizures and burn warnings abroad. Health Canada has received 36 reports involving squishy dumpling toys, including injuries, but says it has not confirmed a specific health or safety risk.

Ottawa couple's 'Lake Ontario' hats selling like hotcakes after Trump's executive order

Before the ink had even dried on U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario, a Canadian company was already selling hats with the Great Lake's true name emblazoned on it.

Postpartum psychosis is terrifying but treatable, this survivor says. The challenge is finding support

A decade ago, Meghan Cliffel believed she was being watched by members of a cult who were out to kill her and her young daughters. In fact, she was experiencing postpartum psychosis, the condition at the heart of the Lindsay Clancy trial. But Cliffel got treatment and went on to have a third baby — because she advocated for support.

How and why CBC News will adjust its 9/11 language guidance

CBC’s reporting on terrorism, wherever it occurs, has always been guided by the principle of attribution, and like other major news organizations, it has been our practice for decades.

Andreescu, fellow Canadian Draxl lose in final round of U.S. Open qualifying

No Canadians will enter the singles draws at the U.S. Open through the qualifying tournament after Bianca Andreescu and Liam Draxl lost in final round action Friday in New York.

Animal Justice urges investigation into Marineland beluga death in Chicago, wants relocation efforts halted

Animal Justice is calling for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to investigate the death in a Chicago aquarium of Peekachu, a 23-year-old beluga from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., that was part of ongoing relocation efforts involving other whales and dolphins.

Rob Reiner's son Jake on his parents' killings: 'I will never understand why this happened'

Jake Reiner this week gave his first sit-down interview since the killing of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, in California in December. He told KABC-TV about the shock he felt after being told his parents were dead and the complicated feelings he has for his younger brother, Nick, who's currently facing murder charges in the killings.

Junior hockey players in OHL, WHL can seek compensation for alleged abuse, court says

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved an opt-in process for current and former players in the Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League who allege they were victims of abuse or hazing.
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Toronto Star

CBC reverses restriction on labelling 9/11 as 'terrorism'

Change came amid online uproar and after Canada's public safety minister called Sept. 11, 2001 events the "deadliest terrorist attack in history."

Fundraising race tightens in Ontario Liberal leadership contest

The last entrant into the Ontario Liberal leadership contest is shaking up the Nov. 21 race, according to new fundraising tallies from Elections Ontario released Friday.

Hells Angels logo ban looms in Quebec: 'Everyone understands what the patch represents'

The “anti-patch” ban comes into effect Sept. 2.

President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction

A federal judge rejected the president’s bid to move the state court case to federal and have it dismissed on presidential immunity grounds.

Alberta's Smith to meet with U.S. officials next week amid trade war

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with U.S. officials next week, after recently saying she wants to see Canada double down on diplomacy and avoid any further escalations of their trade war.

'Lake Ontario, actually': Canadian brands, from ice cream to clothing, take up the charge against 'Lake America'

Household brands, small businesses and individual Canadians are turning the Lake Ontario movement into something reminiscent of the 'Elbows Up!' wave last year.

MapQuest stands by Lake Ontario after Donald Trump's executive order: 'We're not changing it'

The mapping company's refusal follows blowback against Trump's move to change the lake's name from both sides of the border.

Remember Lick’s? It's not dead — it’s popped up at the CNE, drawing crowds for Homeburgers and Guk

The once-popular Ontario chain is down to just two locations, including this pop-up. Now, the CEO says a move back into the city could be next.

Missing Scarborough swimmer found dead at Lake Huron beach

A 28-year old man from Scarborough was found by beachgoers on Thursday, police said.

Seth Meyers calls Donald Trump's trade war with Canada 'lunacy,' pokes fun at 'bad cop' Doug Ford

Meyers had lots to laugh about when it came to Doug Ford's handling of the trade war with the United States.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. enters agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump says

The announcement comes nearly nine months after the U.S. military at Trump’s direction carried out an operation to capture Venezuela’s president

Icelandic voters swing to narrowly opposing EU membership, poll finds

Iceland walked away from EU accession talks in 2013, when a Eurosceptic government took power

Rescuers retrieve flood survivors in Nepal as death toll continues to climb

The floods have killed 579 in Nepal, the country’s disaster-management authority said Friday

Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial wraps up second day of deliberation without a verdict

Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility

British far-right political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE

Yiannopoulos has taken provocative public positions criticizing feminism, Islam and has also been especially supportive of Trump’s immigration crackdown

Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction

It is the third time the judge has blocked Trump from having the U.S. District Court in Manhattan seize control of the case from the New York court

CIA director’s visit to Moscow signals real concern in intelligence circles Putin might widen war

CIA director John Ratcliffe went to Moscow this week for an almost-secret, face-to-face meeting with his top Russian counterparts

Ottawa will provide $5M to Nepal relief efforts as search for missing Canadians continues

No Canadians are among the 121 foreign nationals the Nepal Tourism Board said Friday had been rescued.

Hundreds march in Washington in support of voting rights, racial justice ahead of midterm elections

‘Defend the Vote’ March follows a wave of changes to voting laws and redistricting that civil rights groups have condemned as detrimental to Black Americans

Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for another 30 days

Ban prolongs the state of limbo for tens of thousands of people who have had their residency applications suspended since May
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Global News

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE in U.S.

Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos was arrested in New Orleans and accused him of overstaying after entering the U.S. in 2019.

Domestic travel rose in July as trips to the United States fell: StatCan

With transborder screen passenger traffic down by 8.7 per cent in July, the agency notes this number was 'well below the same month in 2024,' which was 12.5 per cent.

Hiker receives lost backpack 63 years after he fell into Austrian glacier

The long-lost belongings were preserved in glacial ice high in the Austrian mountains, but its melting led to their discovery last month by a hiker.

Andrew and Tristan Tate urge release on bail while fighting extradition to U.K.

During nearly two hours in a Miami courtroom, Andrew and Tristan Tate denied under oath criminal accusations across multiple countries.

Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for additional 30 days

The extension means decisions on immigration and visa applications from residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan will remain on hold until Sept. 28.

Number of Canadians missing in Nepal-Tibet floods rises to 32: minister

The federal government says at least 32 Canadians are reported missing in an area spanning parts of Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region in China, after devastating floods.

Norway’s King Harald V dead at 89, his son succeeds as Haakon VIII

The popular king modernized the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times.

Jerusalem court acquits man charged in nun attack on insanity defence

CCTV footage of the April incident captured the moment the nun was forced to the ground from behind, causing her to hit her head on a stone wall before being kicked.

How a collapsing glacier may have caused the catastrophic Nepal floods

A series of flash floods has destroyed villages in parts of Nepal and Tibet, as experts say a falling glacier likely triggered a chain reaction of events that could get worse.

Surgeons successfully complete 1st-ever AI-assisted brain tumour removal

The operation, which restored the eyesight of a 48-year-old man, took place at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London.
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New York Times

Why Iceland and Others Might Want In, Not Out, of the E.U. Club

A few years ago, some feared the European Union was going out of style. Now Iceland is mulling membership alongside a long list of candidates.

Icelanders Are Voting on E.U. Membership Talks. Here’s What to Know.

The Nordic nation is holding a referendum on Saturday on whether to start membership talks with the European Union. Voters are divided.

Trump Says U.S. Has Deal for Control of Large Share of Venezuela’s Oil

The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company.

Trump Administration Looks to Give a Swath of Yosemite Park to Developer

The proposed land swap would allow easy access to the crown jewel of the national park system. Democrats and former Park Service officials are incensed.

Critics Blast Metropolitan Museum’s Plan to Honor John Galliano

Galliano, a fashion industry giant championed by Anna Wintour, was found guilty of a hate crime for his antisemitic outbursts in 2011.

For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace

The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.

Nepali Flood Survivors Face Profound Loss, Pressing Needs and Murky Futures

The disaster has left countless people with little or nothing of the lives they had built, struggling with immediate survival and unsure how to rebuild.

Unstable Manhattan Building Had More Damaged Columns Than Previously Known

Drawings obtained by The New York Times and reviewed by engineers show insufficient reinforcements on eight more steel columns than previously known at a Manhattan building.

Milo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICE

Mr. Yiannopoulos, a prominent early supporter of President Trump, was detained at the New Orleans airport. The Trump administration publicized his arrest and shared a mug shot.

Chevron Is in Talks to Expand in Venezuela, a Potential Win for Trump

President Trump’s administration has been pushing U.S. companies like Chevron to invest more in Venezuela’s oil industry.

CNBC

Opinion: Dolly Parton was underestimated for decades. That became one of her greatest strengths

In a candid 2015 interview, Dolly Parton told CNBC's Tania Bryer about depression, ambition and the business decisions that defined her career.

Meta’s $18 billion settlement puts TikTok and YouTube on notice. Who's next on the firing line?

"Meta is seeking to ensure its competitors will face the same rules," one business professor told CNBC after Meta called on rivals to protect children online.

U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, sets up likely fight at Supreme Court

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports-related event contracts are not swaps, contradicting a 3rd Circuit ruling from April.

Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.

Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court

Trump's conviction in the hush money case relates to conduct that preceded the 2016 presidential election, which led to his first term in the White House.

CEO of buy now, pay later giant Affirm says high gas prices are hitting U.S. shoppers

The national average price for gas is at $4.09 per gallon and was last below $3 on March 2.

2-year Treasury yield jumps as Warsh says Fed may 'have work to do'

Investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish message in his keynote address at Jackson Hole.

Corn and wheat prices jump to highest prices in more than three years

Corn and wheat futures have surged to their highest levels in more than three years. But the reasons for these recent rallies are notably different.

Apple hikes subscription prices for Apple TV and Apple One in the U.S.

Apple raised prices for Apple Music by $1 per month in July, citing licensing costs.

Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties

Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran's shadow banking network, Treasury said.

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BBC

Festival 'devastated' as man dies after sign falls

Police say at least six other people were also injured in the incident at the Big Church Festival.

Itauma v Hrgovic - heavyweight world title fight predictions

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic.

I couldn't reach Yr Wyddfa's summit because people jumped the queue

Scores of visitors have climbed Yr Wyddfa this summer, with some facing long waits at the top.

GB's Fery into first ATP Tour final as opponent retires

Arthur Fery is into his first ATP Tour final as opponent James Duckworth retires because of injury at the Winston-Salem Open.

Lampard 'somewhere in the middle' of Mourinho and Ancelotti

Eight years into his own managerial career, Coventry City boss Frank Lampard cites Jose Mourinho and Carli Ancelotti as the main influences on his style.

'Healey to defer defence spend target' and 'Fergie's coming home'

Several papers focus on the UK defence spending targets and Chancellor John Healey's plans to shelve his target.

Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there

Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.

Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

We helped create UK emergency alert system - but question how government is using it

Millions across England and Wales received a wildfire alert on their phones earlier this month, but it partly backfired.

How one of the 'most powerful hacks' to control stress actually works

We spoke to experts about how the breathing technique used by soldiers and influencers works.

The Independent

‘Where there were bombs, there are now sunflowers’: The woman ridding Ukraine of Russian mines

Ukraine has been littered with mines since Putin invaded the country in 2022, posing a devastating risk to civilians. Antonina Kulhava, a humanitarian deminer, tells Maira Butt how she is trying to make her country safer

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit

The defence ministry said it had successfully launched the missile on Friday

Photos show backstage moments from Argentina’s Tango Championship

Dancers wait backstage for Argentina’s annual Tango Championship.

Duke of Westminster wins bid to change rules on England’s 350,000 listed buildings

Hugh Grosvenor owns more than 1,500 listed buildings across London and three rural estates

Photos show European fishers on the brink as summer drought parches rivers, lakes and farms

Persistent drought and scorching heat this summer have ravaged ecosystems and businesses across the region, from a lake in Slovenia and the side channel of the Danube in Serbia, to fish farms in Bosnia, the Czech Republic, Romania and

How international supermarkets can break up a dinner rut without costing a fortune

When kitchen burnout hits, figuring out what to make for dinner every day can feel like an impossible task

Europe's summer drought threatens fish in rivers, lakes and farms

Extreme drought and heat have severely impacted the Danube River and surrounding regions

Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldn’t say it, but fans heard it — in her life and her lyrics

Dolly Parton never embraced the feminist label, but her actions and lyrics spoke volumes

'RIP King': Fans pay respect to Tupac Shakur, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end

Rapper Tupac Shakur has been dead for nearly 30 years, but fans say they see signs that his spirit wants justice as the trial is coming to a close for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the shooting of the rapper in Las Vegas

Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno sentenced to 5 years for corruption

Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno has been sentenced to prison for accepting bribes from the Chinese company Sinohydro