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CBC.ca

Donald Trump mistakes Bank of Canada for retail bank

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday implied the Bank of Canada was a commercial bank with locations south of the border, not a Crown corporation based up north.

Hilroy says sorry for leaving Newfoundland, Cape Breton off notebooks' Canadian map

Hilroy has apologized for leaving Newfoundland and Cape Breton off the Canadian map on its glossy notebooks, after the mistake led to backlash online.

Deadlocked jury in case of U.S. mother who killed her kids ends 5th day of deliberations with no verdict

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial went home without a verdict Wednesday following a fifth day of deliberations — and twice saying they can't agree whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

Liberal MP Idlout violated conflict of interest code, ethics watchdog finds

Ottawa's ethics commissioner found Liberal MP Lori Idlout violated Parliament's conflict of interest code, but recommended against imposing any penalties against her.

Arrest warrants issued in Mexico for duo accused in alleged condo scam

A Mexican court has issued arrest warrants against the man and woman accused of defrauding a Canadian couple of their retirement savings through an alleged condo-flip scheme, CBC News has learned.

Low flypast over Cape Town stadium to be reviewed, South Africa says

South Africa's aviation regulator is probing a low flypast by two jets over a Cape Town stadium last week.

Chevron expands Venezuela presence with $7B US plan

Chevron will invest more than $7 billion US through its Venezuela joint ventures to double oil production to about 600,000 barrels per day over the next five years in the ‌South American country, the U.S. oil major said on Wednesday.

Alanis Morissette sues former tour manager over alleged 'calculated blackmail campaign'

In a lawsuit filed this week in California, Alanis Morissette is suing her former tour manager for what she calls a "calculated blackmail campaign," alleging Keren Urinov threatened to frame her for drug trafficking unless the Canadian singer-songwriter agreed to sign her to a lengthy contract.

Get your rhinestones ready: Dollyfest 2027 set to honour Dolly Parton's legacy

Grab your glitteriest outfit and your tallest blonde wig: Dollyfest is set to go ahead in 2027 without its titular star, with the festival now transformed into a celebration of Dolly Parton’s life, her estate has announced.

P.E.I. premier says 'a lot more work ahead' as he shuffles cabinet for 8th time in 12 months

Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz undertook a minor shakeup of his executive council Wednesday afternoon at Government House in Charlottetown.
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Toronto Star

Carney government extends gas tax holiday until January

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday that the current tax break, which was set to expire next week, will now apply until Jan. 31.

This international student in Canada protested a work permit refusal. Now, he and 9 others face ejection from the country

Advocates say they are alarmed by the pushback of immigration authorities against migrants trying to exercise their right to protest.

OpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits from witnesses to mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

American F-16 jets won't fly at the Canadian International Air Show this weekend

The air show cited "last-minute schedule changes" beyond the event's control for the U.S. team's withdrawal this year.

A year ago, Star cartoonist Theo Moudakis predicted Trump would rename Lake Ontario

This Theo Moudakis cartoon first appeared in the Star on June 27, 2025, with the title "Canada's week off."

Canada-U. S. trade war: Read a reporter's best answers from our Reddit AMA

From CUSMA and retaliatory tariffs to whether military conflict is a real possibility, the Star's deputy Ottawa bureau chief Alex Ballingall fielded your questions. The overarching takeaway? It all depends.

Toronto under orange severe thunderstorm watch, southern Ontario at risk of tornadoes, large hail: Environment Canada

Isolated tornadoes and large hail have appeared across parts of southern Ontario, as Environment Canada continues to warn of severe thunderstorms.

Metrolinx reveals names for new GO and UP Express stations in Toronto

The two stations, one at St. Clair Avenue West and Old Weston Road and the other at Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue, are among three stations still moving ahead under Toronto's scaled-back SmartTrack plan.

Hot Docs hires documentary film veteran as its turnaround effort enters a new phase

Hot Docs is splitting its top job as it works to stabilize its finances and rebuild its standing in the documentary world.

Social media wants Canada to block U.S. ships from the Welland Canal. Experts say it's a bad idea

Ontario's Welland Canal sees some 3,000 ships annually. Experts warn blocking it would hurt both U.S. and Canadian firms.
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Globe and Mail

King Charles III, French President Macron hail nations’ ties as they view Bayeux Tapestry in London

Charles praised the agreement between Britain and France that brought the tapestry to London, calling its presence ‘a precious symbol of trust’

What to know about U.S. air strike that reportedly killed four at Iranian wedding

U.S. military looking into reports of wedding strike but could not confirm formal investigation, Central Command spokesman says

Did the Leipzig incident bring Russia and NATO closer to all-out war?

Discovery of bomb-laden drones at German airport is an escalation of the hybrid warfare Moscow has waged against Kyiv’s allies

Apple changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ for U.S. users of Maps app

Google rolled out the change over the weekend, citing Trump’s order

EU vows more pressure on Russia after attempted drone attack at airport in Germany

Germany blames Moscow for the attack, characterizing it as part of hybrid warfare meant to intimidate and cause divisions in countries that have rallied around Ukraine

Tumbler Ridge mass shooting survivors sue OpenAI, alleging negligence

Lawsuits name CEO Sam Altman and allege the company withheld potentially life-saving information about the shooter’s violent chat history

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

He was arrested in March after his SUV clipped a truck and rolled over on its side on a beachside residential road near his home on Jupiter Island

What happens if the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial can’t reach a verdict?

A mistrial will be declared and the case essentially goes back to the same status as before the trial

Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial fails to agree on verdict, remains deadlocked after five days

If jurors ultimately can’t agree on a verdict, the judge could declare a mistrial

The USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than nine months at sea

Reports emerged last month of deteriorating mental health among the crew as well as shortages of key food supplies aboard
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Global News

Canadian families still waiting for answers 1 week after Nepal disaster

The flooding on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,100 people and left roughly 4,400 missing, after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China.

Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program

The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.

Australian police find meth hidden inside McMuffin breakfast sandwich

Police in Australia have charged a man after they found around 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden between the bacon and egg of a McDonald's McMuffin meal during a vehicle search.

Ottawa sends officials to Nepal as search for missing Canadians continues

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that 30 Canadians and permanent residents remain missing, a number she says may change as the government gets more information.

Sydney shark attack survivor recalls punching animal in the face

Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother of one, was dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach on the morning of June 13 as it plunged its teeth into her arms and thigh.

19-year-old taekwondo champion dead after suffering cardiac arrest in sleep

Emergency services 'fought desperately to resuscitate her' but she 'could not be saved,' a statement said.

Nepal flood death toll crosses 900 as hundreds stuck in hydropower tunnels

Nepal’s disaster agency said Monday that 903 deaths had been counted in that country, with 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, missing.

Canada’s Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals after deadly Nepal floods

Organizers across the country, in cities including Toronto, Brampton and Calgary, cancelled Teej celebrations in light of the disaster.

Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as death toll rises to at least 800

Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by the floods.

Shooting at rave leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Switzerland

All of the victims of the shooting are residents of Switzerland, police said. They did not release their names in line with Swiss privacy rules.
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New York Times

The Filipino Star at the U.S. Open Igniting a Neighborhood in Queens

The 21-year-old sensation Alex Eala has charmed the tennis world and united her far-flung compatriots.

What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.

After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.

How the Met’s Galliano Show Fell Apart

Anna Wintour put her full power and prestige behind a designer convicted of an antisemitic hate crime. Behind the scenes, influential New Yorkers revolted.

Lindsay Clancy’s Trial Prompts Patients and Doctors to Rethink Postpartum Care

Requests for advice from women with maternal mental health conditions, as well as health providers who care for them, have surged.

Trump Administration Launches Hunt For Noncitizen Voter Fraud Before Midterms

Election fraud is exceedingly rare, but President Trump has fixated on rooting it out this year, claiming without evidence that tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote.

Deadlocked Jury in Lindsay Clancy Trial Again Says It Can’t Reach a Verdict

After roughly 30 hours of debate, jurors told the judge for a second time that they couldn’t reach unanimous agreement. He sent them back for one last try.

Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again

The United States seems increasingly bogged down in Iran after six months of conflict, despite President Trump’s declarations of military dominance.

As Trump Throws a Midterm Party, Some Vulnerable Republicans Send Regrets

Many members of Congress in the most competitive re-election races are skipping the chance to share a pep rally stage with President Trump.

How New York Times Reporters Traced Dark Money in Politics

About $1 billion in anonymous contributions is coursing through midterm races across the country. Figuring out where the funds are coming from is no easy task.

Ask Us Anything About Our Midterm Reporting

Send us questions about our political coverage, polling and election results reporting. New York Times journalists will answer.

CNBC

Microsoft to start disclosing Azure quarterly revenue as company consolidates business units

Microsoft will begin reporting quarterly Azure revenue in dollars for the first time, providing more clarity about its business that competes with AWS.

Uber to cut 10% of workforce in bid to move 'simpler and faster'

Uber is cutting small teams by nearly half and allowing about 1% of its workforce to continue working remotely.

Brent oil price above $95 as Iran retaliates with strikes on U.S. Gulf allies

Oil prices were volatile Wednesday, as Mideast tensions continue to escalate after the U.S. attacked Iran, while Tehran reportedly struck back at U.S. allies.

Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait'

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a wartime record.

States now must report undocumented immigrants to DHS or risk federal funding, DOJ says

The new DOJ opinion relates to funding states get for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Supplemental Security Income programs.

AI trade faces test with next week's Oracle earnings

How Michael Khouw is playing ORCL ahead of earnings.

Iran says two tankers have hit Hormuz naval mines. U.S. disputes claim

U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Revolutionary Guard sites across the country.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright tells CNBC more than 17 million barrels of oil transited Hormuz on Monday

The Energy secretary spoke to CNBC's Brian Sullivan in Venezuela on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump announced a massive oil deal with Caracas.

There is 'a lot more pushback' on data center construction, Berkshire CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC

The resistance to data centers is gaining steam and occurring nationwide.

Washington Post

Putin says he won’t deal with Ukrainian ‘terrorists’ but praises U.S. mediators

The Russian president’s remarks at a 3 a.m. news conference — and Moscow’s intensifying strikes on Kyiv — suggested that he sees little chance of a deal to end his war in Ukraine.

Watch Ontario, New York, residents sound off on the Lake America name change

In a Trump-voting town named after Lake Ontario, residents have strong feelings about the president rechristening it to Lake America.

USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after 9 months at sea

The crew will get a chance to “rest and recharge” in the beach destination of Pattaya, after reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.

Iran retaliates with missiles and drones, defying Trump’s warning

President Donald Trump had warned after Tuesday's U.S. strikes that any retaliation would see Iran “hit again at a much harder and higher level.”

Russia’s jet-powered drones are overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses

Russia is pounding Ukraine with jet-propelled drones, forcing Kyiv to adapt once again in an arms race that is increasingly defining the war.

Syria, eyeing role as Middle East hub, offers options to bypass Hormuz

The wartime blockage of cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is a boon for Syria, which is poised to capitalize on a need for alternative transit routes for oil.

Thanks to Lake Ontario, MapQuest is popular all over again

As of Tuesday, the 30-year-old navigation tool was Apple’s No. 1 free app after the company rebuffed an executive order renaming the Great Lake.

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures

Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.

Trump said his deal with Venezuela would lower gas prices. Will it?

It is likely to be years before oil production meaningfully ramps up, industry experts say, and there are many risks involved.

Most Americans disapprove of Lake Ontario name change

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week renaming it Lake America, as part of his feud with Canada.

BBC

'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post

The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.

Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash

Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.

King hails 'unprecedented' Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London

British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.

Stars of The Gentlemen react to Meghan rumours

The stars of Netflix's The Gentlemen season two reacted to the swirling rumours that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex may be joining the cast.

What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry?

The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum.

Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding

The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".

Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says

The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move

The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".

Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial

Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.

South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says

The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

The Independent

King Charles and Camilla marvel at Bayeux Tapestry as it returns to Britain for first time in centuries

King and Queen joined by Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron to view 11th Century artwork at British Museum

Lindsay Clancy trial: What happens if there’s a hung jury as judge gives ‘dynamite’ instruction

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial were once again sent home without a verdict on Wednesday

Trump’s $1 coin ridiculed for its ‘death of liberty’ date

Legal tender shows the president’s scowling face above the dates ‘1776-2026’

Trump has been shown polling on voters’ hatred of data centers. He’s backing them anyway

‘Trump is married to data centers no matter what because it’s the only real job creator,’ a former Trump official said

Powerful earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

The magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck at 2004 GMT

George Clooney rips Hegseth over body-shaming post of Canadian cadet: ‘What’s wrong with you?’

Actor George Clooney said he was ‘ashamed’ of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s post mocking the appearance of a Canadian military youth program’s members

Police chief fired over racist texts after fatal shooting of a toddler in Mississippi

Fired Chief Harold Vanderford routinely used racist language in text messages, including writing that he hoped his neighbors heard him shouting slurs at home

Iran-US war latest: Trump warns he’s ‘prepared’ to launch fresh attack ‘any time we want’

Fighting between the US and Iran has seen the biggest exchange of fire since July

Texas hit with 30 inches of rain in 24 hours during extreme flash-floods as rescues of trapped residents underway

Rainfall was falling at a rate of five inches an hour Wednesday in areas northeast of Houston

Andy Burnham jokingly compares Bayeux Tapestry story to own political career

Andy Burnham jokingly compared his political journey to the story depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry as he gave a speech at the British Museum celebrating its loan to the UK on Wednesday (2 September).