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CBC.ca
Hamilton-born NHL prospect Matthew Mayich hospitalized after 'training incident,' OHL says
NHL prospect Matthew Mayich, who was born in Hamilton and played junior hockey with the Ottawa 67's, is in hospital in Arizona following "an off-ice training incident," says the Ontario Hockey League. Now 21, he played minor hockey with the Hamilton Huskies and was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2023.
More charges for former Manitoba MP Inky Mark after 445 guns, explosives found in home: RCMP
Former member of Parliament Inky Mark has been hit with 26 more weapons-related charges, after police say they found 445 firearms and 26.5 kilograms of explosives in his Manitoba home.
Testimony concludes in trial of U.S. mother accused of killing her 3 children
Testimony concluded Wednesday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of strangling her three young children in a case that has drawn attention to postpartum mental health.
Kremlin confirms CIA director's meeting with Russian counterparts in Moscow
U.S. CIA Director John Ratcliffe spoke with Russian intelligence officials during a visit to Moscow but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday of a trip that U.S. President Donald Trump described as "semi-routine."
Alberta premier doubles down on diplomacy with Americans to stave off U.S. tariffs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canadians must double down on their diplomatic efforts to convince U.S. lawmakers and citizens that the escalating trade war is destructive for everyone on both sides of the border.
Blake Lively to get just over $400,000 US in legal costs from Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively will get just over $400,000 of the $8 million US she sought in legal costs from actor and director Justin Baldoni after they settled their fight over the production of their 2024 film It Ends With Us, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Canada’s largest icebreaker makes 6th visit to the North Pole
The polar mission is being carried out in order to better define Canada's claim on a portion of the Arctic seafloor, which is also claimed by Russia and Denmark via its autonomous territory Greenland.
Video captures likely tornado in eastern P.E.I. amid 'wild day' of weather
A mid-afternoon storm Wednesday on Prince Edward Island brought high winds, hail, rain, thunder and lightning.
B.C. climber stung by wasps 100 times, rescued by helicopter
A climber in British Columbia was rescued by helicopter after being stung more than 100 times by wasps in backcountry north of Vancouver.
It's finally time to rename Ottawa's Trump Avenue, councillor says
As Donald Trump's trade war against Canada heats up, an Ottawa city councillor says it's finally time to rename a street that bears the U.S. president's name.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Rupert Grint returning as Ron Weasley for Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
The play picks up 19 years after the end of the final novel, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’
What caused the catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border?
Torrential floods swallowed roads, bridges, houses, and power projects in the border areas of Nepal. Here’s a look at what caused the calamity
Actor Tim Curry, known for role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at 80
He often appeared in movies as a hammy villain and was nominated three times for a Tony Award for Broadway roles
Canada’s tough response to Trump’s trade war is winning fans in China
China has become an important counterweight as Canada seeks to reduce reliance on the U.S.
Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve and other agencies, U.S. says
Justice Department says it seized domains used by two hacking platforms, dubbed ‘QScan’ and ‘QTRouter,’ which it said had been used as part of the campaign
U.S. designates Palestine Action as a terrorist group
Trump’s administration seeks to crack down on left-wing groups in its counterterrorism efforts
Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial nears closing arguments as prosecution questions final witness
FBI psychiatrist testifies that the choices she made while killing her three children indicated she remained in control of her actions
CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesman said John Ratcliffe did not meet with Putin, who was informed of the contacts that were ‘on the intelligence agencies’ level’
Here are some of Dolly Parton’s greatest songs, and the stories behind them
From country songs that challenge traditional gender dynamics to the greatest ballad ever committed to record, some classics stand above others
Meta to pay $17-billion to settle social-media harms lawsuit, add stronger child-safety measures
Changes to Facebook and Instagram are U.S.-specific and won’t be implemented in Canada, company spokesperson says
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Global News
Sikh activist says he received new RCMP ‘duty to warn’ of threat to life
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual Canadian-U.S. citizen, says he also received a similar threat notification from the FBI earlier this month.
U.S. says Chinese hackers accessed DOJ, NASA, other sensitive agencies
The U.S. Justice Department said it had seized domains used by two hacking platforms it alleges had been used in the campaign, which also targeted the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the U.K.
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are said to have landed in the U.K. privately from California.
Carney will address the European Parliament next month
Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend the European Union’s annual State of the Union address by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
24 Canadians among hundreds missing in Nepal flash floods, embassy says
A huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side.
Dubai airport traffic dropped sharply in Q2 due to Iran war’s effects
Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs, said Wednesday it saw a sharp drop in passengers during the second quarter as the Iran war disrupted air travel.
Fire in hospital kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capital
The government has opened an investigation, and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Health Ministry’s highest civil servant to be removed from office.
Former Iranian official living in Toronto was ‘critical’ to terror finance, CBSA alleges
A CBSA report alleges that as a deputy director in Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade, Abbas Omidi, assisted the regime's state sponsorship of terrorism.
From Amsterdam to Canada: Where efforts to identify ‘Lucky’ stand
Amsterdam police are still searching for the identity of the man named 'Lucky' after Vancouver police confirmed he was not missing from the province.
U.S. seeks to make Iran an ‘economic outcast’ with new sanctions, pressure
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever those financial ties or face retaliation from the United States.
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New York Times
New White House Counsel Isn’t a Yes Man, but He Won’t Say No, Either
Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.
Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent
The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday.
Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by ‘Ice Avalanche,’ Scientists Say
An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below.
My Question for the Formerly Woke
Before a Woke 2 takes over, let the proponents of its predecessor explain how and why they’re moving on.
He Thought He Destroyed a Flock Camera, but It Was a Decoy, Police Say
A Florida man is facing three felony charges over the Aug. 20 vandalism of a plastic reproduction of one of the automated license plate readers, the authorities said.
After Meta Settlement, Teens Divided on New Instagram and Facebook Restrictions
Young people said the platforms could be a space for gathering, but also a waste of time.
Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.
Mamdani Persuades C.E.O.s to Join His Business Advisory Council
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who has struggled to win over Wall Street, intends to use the council to help him invigorate New York City’s economy.
Tim Curry, Star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
The actor’s gift for garish eccentricity was indelibly appropriate for the outlandish, cross-dressing mad scientist Frank-N-Furter.
Maryland Judge Blocks Democratic Redistricting Measure
A judge found that Democratic lawmakers had not followed proper procedures in passing a redistricting amendment, but the state Supreme Court will have the final say.
CNBC
Bank of Korea delivers back-to-back rate hikes as core inflation stays elevated
The Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.
CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia is selling more shovels than ever in the AI gold rush
Nvidia reported results that beat expectations, but it also expects revenue to grow another 70% in fiscal 2028.
Salesforce stock jumps 12% on AI growth and Anthropic investment gain
Salesforce's Anthropic stake led to higher profit in the latest quarter.
Inside India newsletter: U.S., Russia vie for a bigger slice of the world’s third-largest energy market
U.S. and Russia are competing to assert dominance in the world's third largest energy market.
Fed Gov Lisa Cook’s lawyer fires back at Trump's renewed threat to oust her
The Supreme Court in late June blocked Trump from firing Cook from the Federal Reserve, but left the president with a path to try again to remove her.
The toy industry's latest craze is cheap, colorful and very squishy
Squishy toys are booming, with social media and low prices helping fuel the craze.
HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech
It's a sign of adoption of Huawei technology outside China, despite the U.S. restricting the company from working with American suppliers such as Google.
U.S. still watching allies for alignment of interests even amid defense pullback, analyst says
The U.S. may be asking allies to step up their own defense, but it still wants them to align on geopolitical interests.
CrowdStrike jumps 11% on record second quarter as 'Mythos moment' drives AI cyber wave
CrowdStrike shares have surged 61% this year to new highs as the threat from frontier AI has fueled demand for advanced security tools.
Okta pops 20% after topping estimates as AI threat spikes demand for identity security
New products accounted for 30% of total bookings and Okta said it closed dozens of AI deals during the period
Washington Post
Canada, pressured by Trump, wants new trade partners. Here’s why it’s hard.
The country needs infrastructure and deals to expand exports beyond the United States.
Scores dead, hundreds missing in flash floods on Nepal-China border
An avalanche caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, sending waves of water and mud that swept buildings and people away.
Europe eyes Russia in attacks on weapons and cargo. But Germany treads lightly.
European security officials officials said an explosive drone found at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany fits a pattern of likely Russian aggression across Europe.
Prince Harry and Meghan are back in the U.K.
The couple shocked Britain's royal watchers last week with the news they would return to live in the U.K., ending a self-imposed exile in California.
CIA director’s secretive visit to Moscow stirs mystery
A Kremlin spokesman said John Ratcliffe did not meet with Vladimir Putin and that it was "premature" to say whether the trip would affect fraught U.S.-Russia relations.
Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record threatens to become worst in history
The response to Congo’s raging Ebola epidemic has been hampered by a severe lack of funding and pervasive misinformation, according to people on the front lines.
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products as trade war deepens
Canada announced new tariffs of up to 50 percent on hundreds of American goods in retaliation for U.S. tariffs that took effect last week. Starting Sept. 8, Canada will double tariffs on American steel and aluminum to 50 percent and impose tariffs on around 700 other products.
The U.S. and Canada are in a trade war. China aims to win it.
Beijing, seeking an advantage, casts itself as a global champion of free trade.
The U.S. is escalating its economic war on Iran. Here’s what that means.
Iran’s top trade partners include China, Iraq, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. But the Trump administration has not said who new sanctions would target, or how so.
Trump says U.S. could rename Lake Ontario as Lake America amid Canada trade war
The president cited his tariff fight in a social media post, saying the United States doesn’t expect to be “doing much business with Ontario any longer.”
BBC
Woman who died in fire with niece, 7, was 'beautiful soul', mother tells BBC
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fire in Middlesborough, police say.
At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France
One suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Experts' five tips to make a rented property feel like home
Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.
Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these six skills
Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
Scottish Highlands benefiting from 'coolcation' trend
Scotland and other northern European nations are seeing more tourists as people avoid the heat.
Treatment involving patient's family cuts mental health hospital admissions, study finds
The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.
World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.
Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know
The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.
How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
'Mini-Rodri' Gonzalez shown he will be loved at Newcastle
Nico Gonzalez is given a rapturous welcome before Newcastle's Carabao Cup win against West Brom following the £52m midfielder's arrival from Manchester City.
The Independent
Judge shouts out Dolly Parton as he strikes down ban on Texas drag shows
Parton spoke out in the face of restrictive laws targeting LGBTQ+ people in the South
Military judge sets June 2028 trial date for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
A U.S. military judge has set a summer 2028 trial date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three others accused of plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks
Judge sends ex-Marine arrested at Trump golf course for psychiatric evaluation
A pretrial evaluation found Jeanine John Taele was not mentally fit to stand trial
Judge refuses to force Texas to extradite ICE officer accused in Minnesota shooting
The judge said that he could not stop the county sheriff from releasing Christian Castro or compel Texas Governor Greg Abbott to sign an extradition warrant
Trump’s UFO advisor says aliens wouldn’t care who the president is
The Trump administration has released five batches of UFO files so far
Tupac murder prosecutors rest case after playing Duane Davis’ own words
The prosecution’s final witness played excerpts from Davis’ previous interviews and recorded jail calls
Wes Streeting says he has faced ‘unbelievable volume’ of homophobia as Defence Secretary
Streeting said some people ‘cannot cope’ with the idea of a gay person leading the UK’s armed forces
Large parts of UK under thunderstorm and flood warnings today – full list of regions
The Met Office has warned of flooding, power cuts and disruption across the country
Parental leave system ‘treats fathers like workhorses and mothers like unpaid interns’, campaigners say
Parents are set to join protests taking place across the UK, including at Downing Street
National Trust forced to use winter feed months early because of drought
Hay meadows that normally produce 150 tonnes at Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire have yielded nothing, the conservation charity said
