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CBC.ca
Perez Hilton hospitalized following concerning livestream
Blogger Perez Hilton is in hospital following reports that he had appeared to self-harm during a TikTok livestream.
The next Toronto? Reports of urban raccoons on the rise in Calgary
Raccoons are seldom seen in most of Alberta, where harsh winters and abundant predators are among the challenges they face. But according to pest control professionals and wildlife biologists, sightings of the stripe-tailed critters appear to be on the rise in Calgary.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic Senate primary in major victory for party's progressive wing
Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan's Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens in a massive victory for the party's progressive wing in a battleground state.
Everyone loved Marineland — then the tide turned. A look inside the park's final days
Gone are the millions of visitors from the marine park's glory days who came to see apex predators such as killer whales, lovable seals, sea lions and dolphins and the world's largest pod of captive belugas.
Record-breaking heat grips North Korea, South Korea and Japan
Extreme temperatures in Japan and the Korean peninsula have led to deaths and illnesses and affected day-to-day life, during a heat wave that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has deemed a "national disaster."
Royal Alberta Museum returns artifacts dating back thousands of years to Fort McKay First Nation
The Royal Alberta Museum is returning more than 17,000 artifacts collected north of Fort McMurray, Alta., to the Fort McKay First Nation.
Janelle Salaun leads Valkyries past Tempo again as Toronto losing streak continues
Janelle Salaun scored 21 points, Kayla Thornton hit two quick 3-pointers and two more early in the second half on the way to 20 points, and the Golden State Valkyries held off the visiting Toronto Tempo for a second straight game, 92-82 on Tuesday night.
Canada's push for a 'nuclear renaissance'
Mark Carney’s government wants Canada to usher in a "new civilian nuclear renaissance." Why, and at what cost?
Former Green MP Mike Morrice announces he's running to be party's next leader
Mike Morrice, the former Member of Parliament for the riding of Kitchener Centre in southern Ontario, has announced he's one of two candidates running to be the next leader of the federal party.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Scientists certain a SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted after drifting off course
Scientists say they're certain that a SpaceX rocket has slammed into the moon as predicted. The 5,400-mph crash has yet to be officially confirmed. But space-tracking experts say it's inevitable that the leftover rocket segment plowed into the moon on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year.
El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing.
Wrecks of Second World War ships emerge as Danube River’s water levels drop to record low
The ships, some still laden with weapons, belonged to Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet that the Germans deliberately sank
Once a symbol of oil wealth, Venezuela’s refineries in decay
Venezuela’s once-proud refinery network has fallen into disrepair and underinvestment, leaving key facilities running at a fraction of capacity as the country weighs costly efforts to restore its oil infrastructure.
Sunken WWII era ships appear as Danube levels go down amid drought
The wrecks of World War II-era German ships have resurfaced along the Danube in Serbia as record-low water levels expose vessels sunk at the end of the war by the retreating Nazi army.
Taiwan begins annual military drills aimed at countering a potential Chinese attack
Live-fire exercises will test army’s ability to sustain 24-hour defence operations as well as counter China’s ‘gray-zone tactics’
Piece of SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into the moon
The school-bus-size object is leftover junk from a January, 2025 moon mission
Indigenous beekeepers make it a mission to keep Brazil buzzing
With pollinators under threat, Guarani turn to traditional ways to keep hives thriving
Fauci to face contempt vote for invoking the Fifth Amendment during U.S. Senate hearing
Contempt finding could open the door to an investigation into whether Fauci had a valid constitutional right against self-incrimination
Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco in wake of FIFA stake sale fallout
Proposed sale of 20% of the body to private investment has cast a shadow over Infantino’s re-election for a fourth term
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Global News
EXCLUSIVE: Classified report reveals how India’s Bishnoi gang uses Canada’s student visa program
The CBSA intelligence report suggests that a controversial government foreign student program opened the door to India’s most notorious crime group.
SpaceX stock sinks after first ever earnings revealed big AI spending plans
SpaceX touted faster-than-expected returns from its AI spending on its first-ever earnings call as a public company, but investors remained concerned about long-term investments.
Russian drone factory director seriously hurt in car explosion
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded when his car exploded, news reports said Wednesday.
U.S. revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa amid ongoing spat with Lula
The U.S. State Department said the decision was retaliation for Brazil’s denial of visas for American diplomats and Brazil’s stalling on approving Trump’s ambassadorial nominee.
U.K. man jailed for storing dead mother in freezer and claiming her pension
Christopher Phillips, 60, a former company director, admitted to preventing the lawful and decent burial of his 89-year-old mother, Sylvia Phillips, after she died in March 2023
Pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills in luggage, Indonesian police say
The drugs were discovered by customs officers at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, after they noticed a suspicious suitcase during an X-ray screening.
Canada’s foreign influence registry is now active. Here’s how it works
A new independent commission will oversee the registry, which requires individuals and organizations to log their arrangements with a foreign principal or face hefty fines.
Health Canada approves clinical trial for Moderna’s mRNA Ebola vaccine
Canada is now the second country to authorize a Phase I clinical trial for a Bundibugyo virus vaccine candidate after the U.K., according to federal officials in a news release.
U.S. doing ‘whatever it takes to support’ Japan as Yen plummets: Bessent
Bessent said the yen's substantial undervaluation could trigger other economic problems or competitive devaluations of other currencies "which is unhealthy."
U.S. State Department closing consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia
The State Department is planning to close its posts in St. George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada.
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New York Times
El-Sayed Won a High-Stakes Michigan Primary. Now Comes the Hard Part.
Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate candidacy poses a critical test of Democrats’ ascendant progressive wing: Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state?
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.
‘Ted Lasso’ Draws Fans to Richmond, a Picturesque London Suburb
Fans of the warmhearted Apple TV show flock to Richmond-upon-Thames, which has long been a destination for visitors and film location scouts.
Perez Hilton Is Hospitalized After Appearing to Harm Himself on Livestream
Law enforcement and emergency workers responded to Mr. Hilton’s house after he appeared to hurt himself on a TikTok stream Tuesday.
Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street
An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.
Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.
Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses
At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.
Shri Thanedar Is Ousted by a Democratic Socialist in a Michigan House Primary
Representative Shri Thanedar is among a wave of Democratic incumbents in Congress whom primary voters have sent packing in a surge of anti-incumbent fervor this cycle.
Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family
At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff.
Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party.
CNBC
Uber stock sinks 7% after weak guidance despite revenue growth
Uber's earnings were in line with estimates, but the company's guidance for the third quarter trailed expectations.
Bank of America spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees, CEO says
Employers have grappled with soaring demand for GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which can cost thousands of dollars per patient annually.
Ken Griffin's Citadel posts best month in years after scooping up Situational Awareness stocks
The July gains came after Citadel acquired the bulk of the public-stock portfolio formerly held by Situational Awareness late last month.
Google chief scientist Jeff Dean leaving in AI reshuffle after 27 years at company
Google's AI divisions are getting reshuffled, the search giant announced on Wednesday.
SpaceX moon crash is a perfect metaphor for rocket maker’s share price, analysts say
Parts of a SpaceX rocket reportedly crashed into the moon on Wednesday
Lisa Su brushes off Musk's Nvidia commitment as AMD stock sinks after earnings
The chip giant has been a big beneficiary of the AI boom, with stock trading 132% up so far in 2026.
SpaceX stock falls 7% after AI spending surge rattles investors
CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX would hit $1 trillion in annual revenue in 2030 versus a previous forecast of 2031 as he looked to strike an bullish tone.
Tanger CEO says World Cup drove up traffic, sales this summer
Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof told CNBC that the company saw increased store traffic and sales this summer because of the World Cup.
Trump's deportation agenda raised prices, contracted local economies, immigration group says
A report released Wednesday by the immigration advocacy group America's Voice argues President Trump's immigration policy is hurting the economy.
How Disney parks are bucking a travel slowdown
Disney posted record quarterly revenue at its parks division despite a continued slump in international travel to the U.S.
Washington Post
Ukraine fails to halt Russian barrage as Zelensky blames partners for ‘horrific casualties’
U.S.-made systems are Kyiv’s only means to shoot down ballistic missiles, and Ukraine says it has run out of interceptors. Seventeen Ukrainians died overnight.
Trump administration cancels Brazilian ambassador’s visa in tit-for-tat
A senior State Department official told reporters in a background briefing that it was a “reciprocal” action because Brazil has not approved President Donald Trump’s nominee as ambassador to Brasilia.
Trump keeps making threats. The world has stopped flinching.
The president’s bombast has ceased to rattle world leaders, who have seen him fenced in by courts, rebuffed by Congress and strung along by Iran.
BBC
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
It follows a backlash against the party's decision to pick Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a council candidate in Somerset.
Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release
Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are set to be included in the government's early release scheme, which begins in October.
Rejecting Arsenal & emulating Hazard - Monga makes debut in Man City win
Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City may have gone under the radar this summer, but the teenager's own career is not expected to go in quite the same manner as he aims to emulate his idol Eden Hazard.
See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet
New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.
Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club announce.
Celtic boss O'Neill in hospital after 'small procedure'
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill remains in hospital after undergoing a "small procedure", the club announce.
Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder
A 35-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Monday.
'I feel unsafe', says powerlifter over racism row
A powerlifter who was disqualified following an alleged racially motivated act has said she "does not feel safe" when competing, and says black athletes are frequently booed in competitions.
The Independent
Puerto Rico begins water rationing in San Juan and other major cities as crisis deepens
Residents will lose running water for up to 48 hours at a time under a rotating rationing schedule
Former neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory local election candidate after backlash
Joshua Bonehill-Paine said Kemi Badenoch had offered him an alternative role as an adviser ‘on how young men become radicalised’
Pictured: The suspect accused of having weapons cache and scoping out Trump’s golf course before presidential visit
Jeanine John Taele was found to be carrying hollow-point ammunition in his pocket and a loaded weapon in his vehicle
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky pleas to Trump over missile interceptors after Kyiv attack
Warehouses in several parts of Ukraine under attack overnight as Russia pounds Kyiv and surrounding regions
Multiple people stabbed in Covent Garden
A woman has been arrested and remains in custody
Five adverts banned from the London Underground – as horror film poster pulled
The Advertising Standards Authority received 30 complaints about a poster promoting the horror film, The Mummy
Iran-US war latest: Tehran says deal agreed to reopen Strait of Hormuz after Trump warned of more attacks
Agreement with Oman would reportedly give Tehran control over ships entering waterway
Nigel Farage’s popularity is plummeting. In Clacton, voters say they are losing faith
Nigel Farage’s popularity is at its lowest point since the 2024 election, and next week he faces a by-election of his own making. Nicole Wootton-Cane speaks to voters in Clacton about why they are losing faith in the Reform UK leader
Hundreds more inmates and staff potentially exposed to cancer-causing gas in UK prisons
Exclusive: The shocking new data comes as Andy Burnham grapples with a growing prisons capacity crisis, raising fears over what will happen if more inmates need to be moved from toxic sites
British-American woman arrested at Reflecting Pool breaks silence on ‘humiliating’ ordeal
Dr Sophie Dennison-Gibby, a veterinarian, tells The Washington Post she had only meant to pick what she thought was a piece of litter out of the water when she was confronted by a law enforcement officer
