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CBC.ca
Far-right AfD party takes big lead in regional German election
The Alternative for Germany party has a strong lead in a regional election, but it is unclear whether it will be able to form the country's first far-right state government since the Second World War, exit polls indicated Sunday.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, cancelling flights at Jakarta airport and others
Anak Krakatau volcano erupted in Indonesia early Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting other domestic airports as volcanic ash drifted across parts of western Indonesia.
Woman found alive in home destroyed by Nepal flood, days after family began mourning rites
Believing she had perished in Nepal's deadly floods, the family of Chandika Kumari Shrestha started the ritual of mourning the elderly woman's death.
Israeli strikes kill 4 in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes killed four people, including two women, in southern Lebanon on Sunday, the Lebanese Health Ministry said, as Israel retaliated for what it said were Hezbollah drone attacks within areas occupied by its troops.
U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held "encouraging" talks in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of a renewed push to end more than 4½ years of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Iran claims a strike on a U.S. ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S. denies
Iran said Sunday it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, a claim that the U.S. military dismissed as a "total lie."
Sept. 11 was one of many times N.L. residents have opened their homes in a crisis
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have a long-history of helping those in need, even before the generosity displayed nearly 25 years ago when people opened their homes to stranded airline passengers during 9/11.
'It cannot happen': Why Quebec fans and actors fought to save their own version of The Simpsons
When the beloved Quebec version of the iconic American animated series was cancelled last year, fans rallied to bring it back, not simply because they loved the show, but because they saw Les Simpson as a reflection of what it means to be Québécois.
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Toronto Star
The Iranian school struck in the war's earliest attacks is now a memorial for children
Iranian officials said more than 100 students were killed in the strike. Months later, the Trump administration still has not directly accepted responsibility or released the Pentagon’s findings.
Donald Trump's escalating feud with Canada has prompted Joe Rogan and George Clooney to fire back
As Trump slaps 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and renames Lake Ontario, big names are calling out the U.S. president.
U.S. tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
Canadian residents made 25% fewer return border crossings and spent about $2.4 billion (CA$3.3 billion) less on travel to the U.S. in 2025 than they had the year before.
This beloved CNE ride has drawn crowds for decades. It takes another crowd to keep it swinging
From Calgary to Zimbabwe, Wave Swinger staff come together to build the attraction and get riders gracefully aloft.
He built the Hells Angels' Toronto empire. Now this old-school biker is watching a new era go digital
Walter Stadnick, 74, brought the world’s largest outlaw biker gang to the GTA a quarter century ago, but is now a relic of a bygone era.
AI is forcing this Ontario teen to abandon his career dreams: 'I want to bet on reality'
As artificial intelligence reshapes the job market, high school students are trying to make career choices that will still make sense years from now.
How Canada’s border offices are facing a major security gap
The audit examined the security controls at border agencies including airports, land border crossings, mail processing centres, warehouses, telephone reporting sites and office buildings.
Mark Carney's health minister says she's got serious work to do: 'I'm not here to be a star'
Marjorie Michel sits at a cabinet table chaired by a prime minister who has both preserved and undone the legacy of the predecessor she faithfully served.
Oakville residents want Doug Ford's government to pause an 11-tower condo project over developer vetting concerns
Developer Emil Toma has said his company Distrikt Developments is qualified to help build the transit-oriented community.
How Howard Lutnick became Donald Trump's 'ultimate disrupter' in Canada's trade war
Sources have told the Star and other media that Lutnick was a major factor in the collapse of tariff negotiations.
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Globe and Mail
Canadian skyrunner still missing on Italian side of Matterhorn mountain
Kalie McCrystal, who friends say is a highly experienced athlete, was last spotted on Tuesday
Far-right AfD has large lead in German regional election, exit poll suggests
The AfD would need an absolute majority to be able to overcome the so-called ‘firewall’ of mainstream parties’ refusal to work with them
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau eruption prompts flight cancellations in Indonesia
Closure of eight airports had affected 170,000 passengers from 1,558 cancelled flights by Sunday evening
After Moscow meeting, Trump envoys visit Kyiv in bid to revive peace efforts
Zelensky’s meeting with Witkoff and Kushner comes a day after closed-door talks with Putin as Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange fire
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill seven
Lebanese President’s office called the strikes ‘a dangerous escalation’ that targeted civilian infrastructure
U.S. denies Iran’s claim of a strike on American ship in Strait of Hormuz
The purported attack comes a day after U.S. Central Command hit three Iranian tankers in response to strikes on two U.S. Navy Ships
Germany’s far-right AfD seeks landmark state win in closely-watched vote
Alternative for Germany could become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since WWII
Anak Krakatau volcano eruption in Indonesia halts flights, schools, fishing
The disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday there was no imminent risk of tsunami from the volcano
EU official cancels Serbia visit over glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic’s death
Mladic, who was convicted of genocide by a UN court remains, a hero to many Serbs
U.S. military strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles
Three tankers were part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies in the region, U.S. military says
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Global News
U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’
Diplomats say the U.S., Britain, France and Germany now seek to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations.
U.S. envoys Witkoff, Kushner hold ‘encouraging’ talks in Ukraine
The trip by the Americans follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks.
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, strands thousands as flights cancelled
Volcanic ash spread across parts of Jakarta and Lampung province on Sumatra’s southern tip, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said.
New Delhi building collapse leaves 1 dead, others trapped
Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken ageing structures.
U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy ships
The U.S. military says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships in the region.
Carney made reforms a factor in recognizing Palestine: Here’s where they stand
A year after Canada recognized the State of Palestine, questions remain about the reforms Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Palestinian Authority had committed to.
2 trapped workers rescued from tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
Search teams first heard voices from inside the tunnel in the morning, allowing them to locate the two men, Nepalese lawmaker Shri Ram Neupane said.
Russian strikes kill at least 3 in Ukraine ahead of expected U.S. peace talks
The air war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified as the conflict stretches into its fifth year following Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour.
N.S. woman says her family has lost hundreds of relatives, friends in Nepal floods
One N.S. resident says she has lost hundreds of relatives and friends after Nepal's deadly flash floods in her home district of Rasuwa.
Canadian citizen confirmed safe after Nepal floods but 29 still missing
The search for missing individuals in Nepal is ongoing despite treacherous terrain, damaged infrastructure and dangerous weather conditions.
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New York Times
OPEC Plus Holds Oil Production Steady as U.S.-Iran Strikes Resume
The decision on Sunday by the cartel of oil-producing nations and some of its allies came after the resumption of U.S. and Iranian military strikes in the Persian Gulf.
Trump Administration Again Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Restrictions
The filing puts the legality of the president’s push to impose limits on mail voting squarely before the justices even as states begin sending out ballots.
New Hampshire Democrats Sound an Alarm: ‘We’re Losing’
The state has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010. But Chris Pappas, the likely Democratic nominee, anticipates a tough race against a well-known opponent, John E. Sununu.
For Fired DeSantis Campaign Staff Member, a Second Chance at State Dept.
The hiring of Nate Hochman, who lost his job amid an uproar over a video containing a Nazi symbol, underscores the administration’s willingness to overlook past transgressions.
The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge
Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?
U.S. Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Kyiv After Talks With Putin
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were meeting on Sunday with Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine, a day after talks with Vladimir V. Putin in Moscow.
Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Has Voters Baffled. That May Be the Point.
From Oregon to Florida, officials are at once reassuring voters that their ballots are safe and encouraging them to use drop boxes or vote in person.
Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate
The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
A Sympathetic Defendant and Well-Crafted Strategy Dominated Clancy Trial
The defense lawyer for Lindsay Clancy showed empathy for his client in showcasing her mental health problems. That may have made all the difference.
Bummer Time
If you thought this summer felt a little bit off, you’re not alone.
CNBC
U.S. Energy Secretary Wright says Iran nuclear deal may never happen
Iran warned of faster, heavier retaliation against U.S. attacks while acknowledging the war’s mounting toll on its economy.
SEC sues ISS as Trump administration ramps up scrutiny of proxy advisers
The SEC sued Institutional Shareholder Services to enforce a subpoena as the Trump administration increases scrutiny of influential proxy advisers.
Sugar is outperforming the stock market this year. Here's what's driving it, and where it can go from here
The sweetener's prices surged last week, reflecting a sharp deterioration in the global supply outlook.
‘Model fatigue’ sets in as AI labs race to roll out new versions at frenetic pace
Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google all released model updates this week, while Nvidia said it's acquiring open-source AI platform Hugging Face.
LeBron James teases partnership with Polymarket
LeBron James on Saturday teased an upcoming partnership with the prediction markets platform Polymarket in a social media post.
Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms
Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.
U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships
Three Iranian crude oil carriers were hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, U.S. Central Command reported.
Trump’s state capitalism comes to the oil industry with his unprecedented Venezuela deal
The deal comes eight months after Washington ousted former President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid.
Abel: Two ways Berkshire hopes to cash in on AI
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC the company is pursuing AI opportunities on two paths.
This enhanced geothermal project aims to unlock gigawatts of power to fuel the data center boom
Power demand in the U.S. is rising. Fervo Energy bets that its project in Utah will prove that enhanced geothermal can be part of the power mix going forward.
Washington Post
Deadly Iran wedding strike likely due to U.S. bomb missing a nearby target
Six bombs dropped by Navy jets targeted a communications complex in the coastal town of Kuhestak. One missed.
U.S. envoys in Kyiv for Russia-Ukraine peace talks after meeting with Putin
Sunday’s visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner marks the first by President Donald Trump’s emissaries to the Ukrainian capital.
Alternative for Germany looks for big boost in regional elections in Germany
The nationalist, anti-immigrant party known as AfD, has been labeled “extremist” by German authorities, but is running strong in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
In rare flurry of trips, Xi pitches China as stable alternative to U.S. under Trump
Ahead of a state dinner with President Donald Trump, China’s Xi Jinping is courting global influence.
U.S. military says it hit 3 Iranian tankers after Navy ships targeted
U.S. Central Command said it struck an Iranian oil tanker off the coast of Kharg Island, as well as off Jask and the Gulf of Oman.
U.S. envoys meet Putin in Moscow, pressing Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner was aimed at reviving negotiations that have been in a deep freeze for nearly eight months.
After nine months at sea, a muted stay in Thailand for crew of USS Abraham Lincoln
The aircraft carrier’s record-long Iran war deployment, which some of the crew described as a grueling odyssey, is winding down at last.
The U.N. backed a map that shows Africa true to size. The U.S. was sole objector.
The U.S. was the only country to vote against the U.N. resolution, which encourages the use of an “Equal Earth” map. The U.S. described it as a “radical ideological project.”
Sears isn’t dead. It’s alive and well in Mexico.
On opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, two stores tell the story of the iconic American brand’s diverging fortunes.
Trove of documents reveals alleged chemical weapons stockpile in Sudan
A text message to a military officer involved in airstrikes included video of an apparent victim with charred skin, with the words: “Your cooking.”
BBC
German far-right set for big win in eastern state - projections
Germany's AfD has hailed a "historic result" and is projected to win more than 44% of the vote, far ahead of the conservative CDU on 18.4%.
Man Utd cannot ignore more dropped points despite positives
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick remains optimistic despite his side dropping another two points at Everton.
Iran warns of 'faster, heavier, more painful response' to US attacks
The comments came a day after Washington said it had struck Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran's attacks on US warships in the region.
Dozens feared trapped in collapsed building in Delhi
As many as 50 people are thought to have been inside the five-storey hostel when it came down.
Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles
The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
Minister to meet Jaguar Land Rover boss as thousands of job cuts expected
The company is struggling with the impact of tariffs as well as the fallout from a major cyber attack last year.
140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel
They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.
Dunkley century helps England sweep Ireland 3-0
Sophia Dunkley hits 119 as England end their international summer with a 114-run thrashing of Ireland at Worcester.
Volcano eruption leaves 170,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
More than 170,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.
Antonelli takes stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.
The Independent
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow new mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump has long sought to limit mail voting, even though he himself often uses that method to cast his own ballot
Far-right AfD set for historic win in crucial Germany state election, exit polls show
However, it remains unclear as to whether the party will be able to form a government and become the first far-right party to gain power at regional or parliament level since the Second World War
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' makes it 6 weeks in a row at No. 1 as Hollywood wraps a banner summer
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” remained the No. 1 movie in theaters over the weekend, becoming just the second film this decade to top the box office for six straight weeks
White House looks to implement plan that pays parents to stay home and raise their children
The proposal fits into a broader Trump administration effort to promote traditional families and raise the birth rate
Nearly 70 arrested and more than 500 cited in massive Los Angles street takeover event
Sixty-six people were arrested for their involvement in the large-scale street takeovers, authorities said
US envoys meet Zelensky in Kyiv after Putin talks as frontline battles rage on
The discussions have been described as 'substantive' as the US seeks to bridge the chasm between Kremlin demands and Ukrainian red lines
Georgia student’s diploma withheld over health insurance charge
Dylan Merrell, who played football for Long Island University, says he opted out of the school’s insurance, but the school says otherwise
Trump’s ambassador to Israel accuses Ed Miliband of ‘Jew hate’ over Gaza
The row has erupted days after Mr Miliband said the UK would ‘reset’ its policy on Israel
Farage admits undercover report on donations ‘looks bad’ for Reform
Reform leader says there will be ‘many more’ probes into his party in the wake of fresh allegations made by Channel 4
John Fetterman calls scathing profile of himself a ‘hit piece’ from ‘disgruntled former staffers’
The Wall Street Journal reported this week that the Pennsylvania Democrat has shown ‘little interest’ in his job, often avoiding constituents and skipping out on Senate business
