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CBC.ca

Trump orders joint military exercises with South Korea to be scaled back
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearize Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

Grizzly bear escapes enclosure at Calgary Zoo
One-year-old grizzly bear Fitz escaped his enclosure at the Calgary Zoo Sunday morning. The zoo says the bear was safely returned to his enclosure.

Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is now the deadliest in its history
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history. The D.R.C.'s public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to 4,945.

Meet Finn, the 15-year-old who saved a shark in New Brunswick
“When we saw it, it looked really hurt, it almost looked dead," says Finn Holland. "But then we saw subtle movements.”

Teva Canada recalls some Pregabalin capsules over sertraline contamination concerns
Teva Canada is recalling some of its Teva-Pregabalin 150 mg capsules after it said routine testing identified possible contamination with the drug sertraline.

Driver in custody after bus in Hungary crashes into ditch, killing 12 and injuring at least 10
A passenger bus carrying Polish tourists on a highway in Hungary went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing a dozen people and injuring at least 10 early Sunday, police said. The bus was travelling on eastbound lanes near Mezokeresztes around 140 kilometres east of Budapest.

Hundreds of migrants in Spain's Ceuta enclave protest for asylum, against deportation to Morocco
Hundreds of migrants who recently entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta staged a protest on a popular urban beach on Sunday, urging Spanish authorities to grant them asylum instead of sending them back to Morocco.

At least 2 people killed as firefighters battle massive wildfires in Greece, Belgium
Firefighters battled a massive wildfire that scorched a nature reserve in eastern Belgium and another on a Greek island near Athens, where two people were killed on Sunday as hot and dry conditions fuelled fires across parts of Europe.

Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83
Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83.
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Toronto Star

Did the Yankees' Jose Caballero use a 'dirty little tactic' on Toronto's sacrifice fly? Here's what the Blue Jays say
Yankees third baseman appeared to try to block Toronto's runner on third base from seeing when the fly ball was caught.

Racers and locals thrilled by 'chaotic' Honda Indy in Markham
Despite a shaky start to the festival, the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham had been a thrilling success, drivers and locals say.

Woman dead after being 'swept' into Lake Ontario near Mississauga park
Mississauga fire found the woman around 11:15 p.m. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.

Peel police rescue 9 people clinging to capsized boat near Port Credit
Officers found the vessel flipped over nearly 50 metres south of the Ridgetown break wall, a Peel police spokesperson said.

Ontario nursing regulator targets questionable practices by med spas offering Botox and other injections
The College of Nurses of Ontario has also proposed changes to rein in practice of absentee supervision that some say has put patients at risk.

This century-old $12.2M Rosedale mansion is a modern art collector's dream — with a minimalist makeover
Originally designed in 1908, the historic home’s brick exterior opens to a modern, updated interior and is “truly one of a kind,” the listing agent says.

Health minister warns Alberta's plan to expand private care may violate federal law
Alberta's controversial Bill 11 allows some physicians to provide publicly covered care while offering some privately paid services.

Unions slam Carney government over silence on Bank of Canada's use of replacement workers
Concerns have been raised about the Liberal government’s commitment to anti-scab legislation that it passed just two years ago.

Roof collapses at Toronto's iconic Zanzibar Tavern after 3-alarm fire
Owner Allen Cooper said he believes the fire came in through the roof. His father, David Cooper, opened the adult entertainment club in the 1960s.

Jen Agg was dealing with her own personal hell when anti-vaccine protesters targeted her Toronto restaurant
In an exclusive book excerpt, Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg shares how she faced down hostile anti-vax protesters.
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Globe and Mail

Trump orders scale back of joint military operations with South Korea, cites lack of help with Iran
The 11 days of exercises involving 18,000 South Korean soldiers were designed to beef up readiness against North Korean threats
Floodwaters damage Indianapolis furniture maker’s home and workshop
Frank Gounder had been at home as floodwaters crept up his driveway until they were about 0.61 metres in the house and his workshop.

Alaska is a prime example of the electoral chaos the SAVE Act would create
For Americans in remote communities, the proposed requirements for voting would be extremely difficult to meet

Moroccan security forces arrest 294 migrants trying to reach Ceuta after calls for another mass crossing
The latest attempt comes two weeks after tens of thousands of would-be migrants rushed toward Ceuta in one of the deadliest migration crises to hit the region

At least seven dead from storms and flooding in Indiana
Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power by midday Sunday

LeBlanc to meet U.S. trade rep today as Wednesday tariff threat looms
LeBlanc’s spokesperson says the meeting is a chance to take stock of the work done by the negotiating teams so far
Five things you need to know about the Canada-U.S. trade talks
Negotiations have become heated ahead of an Aug. 19 deadline to avoid a new suite of tariffs

Aid effort expands in Colombia nearly a week after earthquake
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck Monday morning in San Jose del Palmar, killing at least 290 and causing severe damage
Crews battle major wildfires in Belgium and Greece as two die on island near Athens
The blaze now torching Belgium has far surpassed a 2011 fire that burned nearly 14 square kilometres in the same area

Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in Sicilian museum heist during Italian holiday
Theft comes just days after police in the city of Parma announced that they had recovered three stolen artworks by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth about €10-million
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Global News

Colombia’s president asks Trump to suspend tariffs amid earthquake recovery
There has been no immediate response from President Donald Trump's administration to Abelardo de la Espriella's request for a suspension.

Trump suggests ‘declaring’ Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, Iran rebuffs claim
Throughout the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and assertions that a peace deal is imminent.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 38
The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

Gas prices set to change when excise tax pause expires — what to know
Some temporarily relief at the gas pump for Canadian consumers is set to end next month when the fuel excise tax pause is scheduled to expire.

Colombia earthquake rescue continues as hundreds remain missing
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage wins byelection against Count Binface
Farage abruptly quit his seat in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report a five million pound gift from an overseas crypto billionaire.

Trump slaps new tariffs on drones, including from some key U.S. allies
A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.

U.K. records hottest day of 2026 as western Europe heats up again
The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28.

U.S. says Canada among China’s ‘biggest enablers’ in avoiding Trump tariffs
A new White House report released Thursday accuses China of routing their exports through third countries with more favourable U.S. tariff rates or avoid them altogether.

Vance asked Ukraine to not strike Russian energy infrastructure: reports
A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday.
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New York Times

Hayden Panettiere, Star of ‘Nashville’ and ‘Heroes,’ Dies at 36
In May, she published a memoir after a tumultuous decade that involved depression, substance abuse, losing custody of her daughter and stints in rehab.

U.S. and Iran Blow Through Deadline to Agree to a Broad Deal to End War
President Trump said a cease-fire agreed in June would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program and finish the conflict, but the countries appear far apart.

‘Posh George,’ the Convicted Fraudster in Nigel Farage’s Inner Circle
Scrutiny over the gifts and support provided by George Cottrell to Mr. Farage, the Reform U.K. leader, will continue even after he won last week’s special election in Clacton.

Indiana Prepares for More Rain After Days of Deadly Storms
Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday.

Kushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump’s Gaza Plan
The president’s son-in-law met the Palestinian militant group’s leaders in Egypt, officials said. He will soon see Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader.

Zale Parry, Aquatic Hollywood Star and Early Acid Tripper, Dies at 93
A diving feat landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated and led to a film and TV career. She also took part in one of the first LSD studies.

Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to U.S.S. Lincoln
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.

What We Know About the Storms Battering the Midwest
A lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, killing at least eight.

Could El-Sayed Cost Democrats Michigan?
Not all progressives are equal: Candidates of the activist left typically don’t perform as well as other Democrats.

Cutting Your Parents Off Isn’t the Answer
Many queer people are going no contact — cutting off their families for myriad reasons. It’s not always the right answer.
CNBC

Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations
On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. Navy faces mental health challenges as Mideast conflict drags on
Mental health challenges aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are raising concerns over the health of U.S. soldiers, as the Middle-East conflict drags on.

Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln
Cooper's visit and statement come after reports of widespread morale and mental health concerns aboard the Lincoln.

Lamborghini unveils Revuelto SV, its most powerful production car ever
Lamborghini's Revuelto SV is a limited-edition V12 hybrid with over 1,050 horsepower, a 2.4-second 0-to-100 kph time and a $741,172 starting price.

The internet's grandma has advice for late bloomers: 'It doesn't all have to be perfect'
Kim Murstein and Gail Rudnick are the duo behind "Excuse My Grandma," an advice podcast that dives into life, love and other issues across generations.

Secret outperformer: Dispelling the 'myths' about an unloved stock market
European markets fly under the radar when compared with larger and more liquid U.S. markets, but Goldman Sachs offered to dispel some of the myths.

Prediction markets and sports betting: How this UK exchange is trying to do both in the U.S.
Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level.

Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter
The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.

Depleted strategic oil reserve nears level that raises concerns about damage to caverns, operations
The rapid drawdown of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve could damage the caverns that store the oil, experts warn.

I drove Tesla FSD, Rivian Autonomy+ ‘hands-free’ driving systems. Here’s how they compare
Rivian is trying to catch up to Tesla's "hands-free" capabilities, but with additional safety guardrails that the Elon Musk company doesn't have.
Washington Post

U.S. commander calls mental health a priority after he visits USS Lincoln
Amid reports of burnout and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Adm. Brad Cooper acknowledged that long stretches at sea can be challenging but said some of the concerns raised were "old news."

Jared Kushner meets Hamas on Mideast trip to push Gaza deal
The president's son-in-law and envoy is expected in Jerusalem on Monday for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who last week rejected the Trump-backed 15-point plan.

Shocking death of former professor reverberates at Cambridge — and well beyond
The death of Jason Arday, 41, came a little more than a week after he resigned from his post at the university amid accusations of plagiarism that ignited a culture-war firestorm.

At least 47 dead after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia
The earthquake took place around 5 a.m. and was centered off the coast of Flores Island in the quake-prone archipelago.

How to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one died
A deadly temblor devastated Armenia in 1999, spurring a reconstruction that allowed the city to build back stronger. When disaster struck this time, it was prepared.

U.S., Canada aim for deal to avert Trump’s threat of 50 percent tariffs
The levies, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, are the latest exchange in a dispute that has disrupted the once harmonious relationship over the past year.

Frustration with Trump grows among U.S.’s Persian Gulf allies, officials say
Gulf leaders worry the president is unable to manage the diplomacy necessary to secure peace with Iran, according to Arab and Western officials.

A Nazi bunker stands in the way of Berlin’s housing plans
A plan to build apartments over the bunker is igniting debate on how Germany should address its complex history under Adolf Hitler.
BBC

Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
Panettiere starred in TV shows including Heroes and Nashville along with films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.

Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan
Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday.

The Papers: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'
Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.

Trump says US to scale back South Korea military drills after it stayed out of Iran war
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell
After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude
Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220
New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?
BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.
The Independent
Iran-US war latest: Tehran’s army chief tells Trump ‘we’ll break your legs’ and places $30k bounty on US soldiers
Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day
Thousands of people on Indonesia’s Flores Island are still waiting for aid after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 54 people, injured 135 and damaged more than 1,300 homes

Photos show Cambodian children attend school in floating villages along the Tonle Sap lake.
On Cambodia’s Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, getting anywhere has always meant navigating the water. It isn’t any different for schoolchildren.

Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public

All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper's 1996 killing
Opening statements are set to begin in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with murder in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California

Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Andrew Garfield stars in The Magic Faraway Tree, a fantasy adventure based on Enid Blyton’s books, about a family discovering magical worlds after moving to the countryside

What to Stream: 'Outer Banks,' Anthony Hopkins' classical album and Anne Hathaway's 1st 2026 movie
The final season of “Outer Banks” and a new album from Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins are among this week's latest entertainment releases
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Seven dead as Kyiv blows up ‘Russian Amazon’ hub in largest drone attack of 2026
Russian authorities said Kyiv fired around 600 drones to the capital of Moscow
Two dead as fast-moving wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina with residents preparing to evacuate
Two wildfires have broken out on island of Salamina during popular Greek holiday weekend
























