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CBC.ca

$5.5M daycare built with provincial funds now derelict, scavenged by thieves and damaged by flooding

A $5.5-million Winnipeg-area daycare built two years ago with provincial funds sits vacant, derelict and surrounded by weeds after being plundered by scavengers and damaged by flooding.

Who owns ‘Elbows Up’? Canadian companies trying to cash in on patriotic slogan

From the hockey rink to the political arena, the phrase “Elbows Up” has become part of the Canadian lexicon — and now a number of businesses are trying to cash in on it.

Amazon suspends use of cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway

The Boeing 767 came in fast on Sept. 6 and then barreled roughly 396 metres past the end of the runway and smashed into a van carrying workers at a plane cleaning company.

Russia hits passenger train on Ukraine's border with Poland, just misses 'diplomatic train'

The train, on a route frequently used by foreign delegations returning from Kyiv, was attacked just two kilometres from the Polish border, Ukraine's railway operator said.

They came to Canada for safety. Now they’re suspected of supporting the regime they fled

Hundreds of permanent resident applicants received letters from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in August, advocates say. The letters state concerns the applicants could be members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, despite being legally obligated to join.

This Afghan says Canada is abandoning her in a country where it feels like it's a 'mistake' to be a woman

An Afghan woman who hopes to make it to Canada describes worsening conditions for women living under Taliban rule.

They lost their savings in an alleged real estate scam. Now, some unexpected relief

A year ago, Janet Campbell thought she’d never get her savings back, after she lost nearly $30,000 in an alleged real estate scam. Now she and several other victims of the alleged scheme have received partial reimbursements from Tarion, the organization that administers Ontario’s new home warranty program.

Amid Trump trade war, Canada's exports to China up 30% in first half of 2026

The Canada-China Business Council and the University of Alberta's China Institute have crunched the trade data between Canada and China for the first half of 2026, and it shows Canadian exports to China rose by 30.1 per cent to $21.74 billion, while imports from China declined by 5.8 per cent to $44.86 billion.

The Debut is going to win an Oscar

The Debut is a movie that blends comedy, horror and drama so effectively it’s impossible to define it as one. And it's a movie that does so by showcasing one of the most incredible, and endearing, acting tour-de-forces of a lifetime from Julianne Moore.
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Toronto Star

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Globe and Mail

King Charles to host executives from major AI companies including OpenAI, Anthropic

Anthropic researchers recently warned that the technology could lead to the extinction of the human race

Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize more key islands in southern Red Sea

Iran-backed forces strengthen control of major maritime shipping route

North Korea says it conducted live-fire drill demonstrating ‘huge destructive power’

Experts say North Korea is not slowing its testing activities

Shane Lowry crushes the field at Doonbeg for record 11-shot victory in Irish Open

Lowry won the Irish Open for the second time, 17 years after he won as an amateur

Zverev beats Shelton to win U.S. Open and extend a drought by American men

Zverev picks up his second Grand Slam win of the season, after taking the French Open

Autocratic regimes using AI for propaganda and surveillance, Anthropic says

The company says it has shut down a long list of attempts to use its Claude system maliciously

Ottawa seeks tighter ties with EU without sacrificing sovereignty

EU floated idea of ‘associate’ membership, but defining official relationship is still premature, senior government official says

Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border shortly after visiting diplomats pass through

The former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European diplomats were on the train

Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ would need Congress’s approval, U.S. House Speaker says

U.S. President made the pitch at the party’s convention last week, promising the payment if voters keep the GOP in power on Capitol Hill

Somalis seek alternative shipping routes after Houthi advance along Red Sea coast

Companies are looking beyond traditional Gulf transit hubs due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz
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Global News

Trump drops tariff on Irish whiskey while booze ban looms for Canada

The tariffs on Irish whiskey were imposed months ago as part of his standard tariff imposed by Trump on European Union imports, which was reduced to 10 per cent in July. 

Celine Dion returns to the stage after 6 years at Paris residency: ‘I missed this’

The Quebec superstar opened her show before nearly 33,000 people at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre marking an emotional comeback after what she described as a “rocky road.”

Trump calls on Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel citing global shortage

Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country.

At least 129 missing, 6 dead after ferry overturns in Indonesia’s Java sea

The ferry, with more than 240 people on board, was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan province, on Borneo Island, officials said.

Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+, HIV support groups

The raids targeted both current and former members of multiple prominent LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness groups. The organizations’ websites were also blocked.

Canada to co-host conference on returning Ukrainian kids, detainees

Canada, Ukraine and Norway will host an international conference in Toronto focused on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war.

Trump says Canada ‘wants to make a deal very badly’

U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada wants a deal with Washington “very badly” and suggested an agreement could come “fairly soon” if trade concerns are resolved.

Carney to showcase Canada’s capital agenda at first-ever investment summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney will pitch Canada to hundreds of global and domestic investors at the country's first national investment summit in Toronto next week.

Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to go up for auction in New York City

Diana turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown.

Man jailed for threatening to behead son’s female teacher in French town

France's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.
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New York Times

Tech Stocks Shudder in Response to Calls to Slow A.I. Progress

Companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence in Asia, Europe and the United States posted declines after tech leaders expressed worries about the safety of “frontier” A.I. technology.

The New Moscow: A Digital Utopia Doubling as a Surveillance Trap

Cutting-edge technologies have reshaped the Russian capital, making it safer, more convenient — and more closely watched.

Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore

It’s about more than just shamelessness.

Trying to Rid the Pentagon of Culture Wars, Hegseth Has Created His Own

Persistent distractions are feeding a climate of mistrust as the U.S. military faces a series of wartime issues, including shortfalls of missile interceptors.

Be the First to Find Out the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century

Starting Sept. 21, we’ll unveil a list of 100, as voted on by more than 500 television professionals in Hollywood and around the world. Make sure you’re getting updates.

Is A.I. Raising the Chances of Biological Warfare?

Current chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.

As Midterms Rage, Gillibrand Wants Congress to Talk Menopause

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.

Global Warming Will Breach the 1.5 Degree Celsius Limit. Now What?

As global temperature increase shoots past 1.5 degrees Celsius, the vulnerable countries that fought for that Paris Agreement target face a brutal new reality.

How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards

NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay.

She Bashed the Government on a Private Call. Then She Was Detained for Months

Racial and political tensions have flared in Trinidad and Tobago after members of an ethnic minority were accused of an assassination plot based on a private phone call.

CNBC

Brent crude jumps above $108 after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied militant groups in recent days.

Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record

U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever as the Ukraine and Iran wars drive broader energy supply concerns.

Cadbury cut two months off its supply chain lead time for a key chocolate-bar ingredient in one move

Mondelez is expanding its chocolate manufacturing operations in Malaysia, with the company also seeing further room for growth across Southeast Asia.

OpenAI boss Sam Altman spells out how and why the AI industry wants to slow down: 'We could lose control'

OpenAI's chief has made comments detailing how AI safety frameworks and a slowdown could work, as the industry unites behind concerns.

Satellite images show extent of damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia temporarily shut the roughly 750-mile pipeline as attacks threaten a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Treasury yields are steady as 10-year closes in on 5% ahead of Fed rates decision

The 10-year Treasury yield is closing in on 5%, a level last touched in October 2023. Strategists say the drivers behind higher yields are more important.

Iran says it destroys U.S. advanced drone over Hormuz as Middle East conflict intensifies

Iran said it downed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington trade warnings and strikes with no sign of de-escalation.

Novo Nordisk rebrands to 'Novo,' unveils corporate changes as it fights for obesity market share

The Danish drugmaker called the changes the beginning of a new chapter for the company, which faces stiff competition from Eli Lilly.

CNBC Daily Open: 'Whoever wins AI, wins'

Rivals Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI jointly called for a slowdown in AI development, while President Donald Trump stressed the need to keep a lead on China.

Washington Post

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BBC

'This is what women in sport look like' - Hunt responds to Sweeney advert

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland meet in Cardiff

The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely.

Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call

A preliminary count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.

Deep-fried food banned under new school dinner rules in England

The government describes its new school food standards as "once-in-a-generation changes".

Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft

What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?

MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights

Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.

Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64

Ludek Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for West Ham in the 1990s, and fans sang his name long after his exit.

Former West Ham keeper Miklosko dies aged 64

Ludek Miklosko made almost 400 appearances for West Ham in the 1990s, and fans sang his name long after his exit.

How youth helped Nordqvist answer critics and deliver Solheim Cup win

Captain Anna Nordqvist's faith in Europe's young rookies paid off as they delivered crucial points in regaining the Solheim Cup with victory over the United States, writes Iain Carter.

'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges

Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.

The Independent

Oil prices rise by almost 3% after new strikes on Saudi Arabia

Global stocks fell on Monday as investors were unnerved by another surge in the oil price ahead of likely interest-rate hikes in the United States and Japan this week

Forgotten items found at Buckingham Palace reveal hidden history of royal staff

A collection of items dating back to the 1800s includes Blank Littlewoods Football Pool betting coupons from 1957

European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears

Top European leaders are meeting in Finland to focus on the Arctic

Trump’s own judge deals blow to his mail voting crackdown

A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting

Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China's AI development

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China’s artificial intelligence capabilities

The secret reason your favorite foods are getting crunchier and gooier

Want more crunch when you munch or goo when you chew

Hundreds of hospitality businesses call on Burnham to lower VAT

The VAT’s The Problem campaign has called for hospitality VAT to be reduced from 20% to 10%.

Trump responds to pardon plea from Lindsay Clancy’s attorney

‘There’s no win no matter what you do. Three children are dead,’ Trump remarked

US pilot survived for two days behind enemy lines with broken back after Iran shot down plane: ‘It was terrifying’

The airman had to be rescued from the mountains of Iran in April after his jet was downed by Iranian fire

Trump blasts White House as a ‘dump’ before his controversial multi-million dollar renovations

President Donald Trump continues to glory in makeover of the executive mansion rather than concentrate on midterms, ending the Iran war or taming inflation