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CBC.ca
As Carney advances Vancouver port expansion, environmentalists raise concern for at-risk species
Canada's federal government is taking steps to designate the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 port expansion in Vancouver as a project of national interest. Environmentalists are concerned that fast-tracking the project could damage the Fraser River Estuary, an area integral to the survival of orcas and salmon.
Some Great Lakes sturgeon may be 400 years old. Scientists are rethinking how to save them
New research suggests Great Lake sturgeon may live more than 400 years — far longer than previously thought. The discovery is forcing scientists to rethink the already-generations-long effort to bring the giant fish back from the brink of extinction.
A month after migrants surged into Ceuta, thousands of kids are still stranded on the streets
Ikram, 17, left the Moroccan border town of Fnideq at the end of July, when an estimated 80,000 Moroccans and migrants from countries further south travelled travelled to the northern border city, hoping to cross into Ceuta. For a brief period, Ikram felt relief in the Spanish enclave. But she is now homeless.
A Michigan Democrat wants to put Canada on the ballot during the midterms. Are voters listening?
CBC News recently travelled to Michigan to get a temperature check on how Americans are feeling about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war with Canada — the state's largest export market.
Dozens hurt, at least 10 dead in explosion at Bolivian military barracks
At least 10 people were killed and dozens more injured on Friday after an explosion at a military barracks in the Bolivian municipality of Viacha, about 30 kilometres from La Paz, local authorities said.
After 12 years of fried chicken and flirting, hit YouTube series Chicken Shop Date to end
After more than a decade of interviewing and flirting with movie stars, musicians and athletes while sharing some fried chicken, Amelia Dimoldenberg, the host of the popular YouTube talk show Chicken Shop Date, announced this week she's closing up shop.
B.C. man who went missing in mountains for several days found alive
Stanislav Volo went for a hike on Sunday above the Sea-to-Sky Gondola and did not return home.
Survivor Greece contestant Stavros Floros sues producers after leg severed in accident
A former contestant on the Greek edition of the hit competition show Survivor is suing the show's producers after a horrific boat accident led to him having part of his leg cut off.
PQ leader says he's worried Ottawa is meddling in Quebec election
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he's worried the Canadian government is meddling in the Quebec provincial election, saying there is a “possibility that we are facing the greatest federal interference in our affairs and our election since 1995.”
Trump says Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad in latest U.S. effort to end Ukraine war
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, are heading abroad to attempt to forge a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. president told reporters on Friday.
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Toronto Star
A Toronto-area dad sold his home and moved cities to help his autistic son. Why moves like his are raising alarm bells at Ontario public school boards
Ontario public school enrolment is declining, setting off alarm bells as parents look for alternatives.
Ontario man admits to buying, mutilating, abandoning puppies. 3 dogs left permanently disabled
Jiong Wang travelled around the province and presented himself to sellers as someone who would care for the animals.
Why trees downed in Toronto’s storm might be a sign of what’s to come: ‘It’s a wake-up call’
The city maintains more than 600,000 trees and many are reaching their expiration date, leaving experts concerned about future storms.
Her son was 'caged' for 5 years. Video of his life in isolation at this Ontario hospital has left her 'absolutely, completely horrified'
Jake Gordon now slowly being released from seclusion at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. His mom credits the Star's ongoing investigation for the change.
Byelection blues for Liberals amid third leadership race since 2018
The Liberals lost in three byelections on Thursday despite consistently polling well ahead of the Official Opposition New Democrats.
Floodwaters at Vaughan's new downtown raise questions around new developments and flood risks
Parts of the area are in a floodplain, according to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
As Donald Trump's trade war rages, Mark Carney looks to the European Union — and it's looking back
While the U.S. president makes angry social media posts and changes the name of Lake Ontario, Ottawa is trying to shift the historical southward focus of Canada’s economy.
The acronym 'HOMES' once helped us remember the Great Lakes. Now it's 'SHAME'
Star readers weigh in on Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
Toronto's real estate industry was banking on a rebound. Trump's tariffs have thrown in a wild card
Some experts are forecasting an increase in sales and gradual recovery in terms of prices, but the ongoing trade war makes it hard to predict what will happen next.
How Sportsnet’s $11-billion NHL deal is changing the game for on-air talent and fans
A large portion of hockey fans were already unhappy with Rogers NHL broadcasts. Double the rights fee, double the scrutiny.
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Globe and Mail
Canada, U.S. trade talks reach an impasse
Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs, which will cover $28-billion worth of U.S. imports, are set to take effect on Tuesday
UN votes for more accurate maps to show Africa’s true size
The UN assembly voted 164 to 1, with six abstentions, to support Africa’s campaign for cartographic justice
U.S. businesses think looming countertariffs will inflict pain, but not misery
Insouciance of some manufacturers offers a striking reality check for those hoping Ottawa’s measures will spark a revolt
Tensions heat up between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands
President Milei announced Thursday that government would move to exert its authority over islands, sanction companies involved in offshore oil exploration
Judge says he must declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial, gives defence one hour to appeal
Judge William Sullivan said on Friday that he would hold off on formally declaring a mistrial for an hour to give Clancy's defense lawyer, Kevin Reddington, the chance to file an emergency appeal so jurors could keep deliberating.
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case after jury deadlock
Mistrial paves the way for a potential second trial, Plymouth County District Attorney has not decided whether to retry the case
White House releases retro-style arcade games inviting players to block border ‘siege,’ fill Trump Accounts
Site features five 1980s-style video games with one more ‘coming soon’
Netanyahu’s political allies renew calls for removal of Gazans as Israeli election nears
It revives Palestinian fears that Israel ultimately aims to forcibly expel them from Gaza despite U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to end the conflict there
Two trapped workers rescued alive from tunnel in Nepal, officials say
In footage provided by the Nepal Army, rescuers pull two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel on Friday.
Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security service headquarters ahead of diplomatic talks with U.S.
Ukrainian President says preliminary dates have been set for meetings in both Moscow and Kyiv
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Global News
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.
‘We have to move quickly’: Canadians lend a hand as massive relief effort in Nepal begins
A Calgary aid worker is helping Nepal earthquake survivors while the city's Nepalese community supports loved ones affected by the disaster.
Ontario student accused in U.S. of taking airport photos for Chinese official
Chris Mathers, a former RCMP officer who runs a private crime and risk consulting firm, said it's common practice for Chinese state security to try to recruit people online.
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.
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New York Times
Flee, Hide or Sit Tight? Russians Are on Edge Over Rumors of a Draft.
The Kremlin has denied that a mass mobilization is being prepared, but some military-age men are taking no chances.
Not So Supreme, Mr. Roberts
Courting authoritarianism with a rapacious Trump.
Here Is Where Ukraine Peace Talks Stand, as a New Round Approaches
A deadly campaign of Russian and Ukrainian airstrikes has escalated since the last U.S.-brokered negotiations stalled in February.
Trump Envoys Arrive in Moscow for Talks on Ukraine War
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, plan to visit Kyiv next, in an effort to revive peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Scenic Route
The season’s new releases give us a cultural road map, but the most rewarding reading, listening and watching comes from the detours.
What Will Happen to Lindsay Clancy in the Long Term?
Even as a jury failed to reach a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, her future is unlikely to include freedom, at least for a long time. But Americans have been divided over the goal of her confinement.
What Led to Maria Bartiromo’s Downfall at Fox News
The network this week took Maria Bartiromo off the air, pulling one of the last hosts whose coverage of Dominion Voting Systems drew an expensive defamation lawsuit.
Gallup Polls Show Democrats Outnumber Republicans Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
Data from Gallup shows that Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents have their largest advantage over Republicans since 2008.
What the War in Iran Has Cost One Gold Star Family
First Lt. Tyler James Feehan, who was 25, had been deployed to an air base in Jordan when enemy missiles and drones lit up the sky. He is among the 18 Americans who have died since the war began.
Secret Dossier Adds to Evidence of Chemical Weapons in Sudan
The documents bolster allegations that the Sudanese military developed and used toxic bombs to gain an edge in the country’s devastating civil war.
CNBC
Italy's Meloni just hit a major political milestone. Former leaders say economic reform must follow
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government became the country's longest-serving cabinet since World War II on Friday.
From Trump’s takeover threats to a ‘northern neighborhood,’ why the EU chief is going to Greenland
The visit comes as Trump renews his push for greater U.S. control of the self-governing Danish territory.
Longtime Fox News host Maria Bartiromo disputes reports of termination
Maria Bartiromo, the longtime host of Fox News and Fox Business programming, has disputed reports she was fired from the cable TV networks.
Tesla's stock drops 6% as Cybercab update 'underwhelms' Wall Street
Tesla's long-awaited Cybercab update failed to dazzle investors.
Trump doubles down on threat to halt trade with top partners unless Fed cuts rates
President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.
White House has vetted candidates for key CFTC vacancies, sources tell CNBC. It's unclear if they will be filled
Filling open commissioner positions at the regulatory agency has been a sticking point in negotiations over the Clarity Act.
U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Diesel hits record high as Ukraine and Iran wars knock out refineries, fueling inflation worries
Higher prices come as Ukraine pounds Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports.
Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, replacing Shantanu Narayen
Adobe announced Anil Chakravarthy as its next CEO, replacing Shantanu Narayen, who announced his departure last March.
Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts as analysts see ‘halo effect’ for German auto industry
Volkswagen shares jumped on Friday after it announced plans to slash a further 50,000 jobs as part of its transformation plan.
Washington Post
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.”
U.S. Embassy in Havana issues health alert as sanctions limit imports to Cuba
The embassy issued a health alert Friday warning of a “significant increase in diarrheal illnesses across Cuba” caused by contaminated water and inadequate refrigeration.
Water crisis in Israel raises fears over impact of Gaza sewage
Five of Israel’s six desalinization plants are offline. Untreated wastewater from Gaza’s destroyed sewage system could be part of the problem, experts warn.
After CIA director visit to Moscow, Putin pushes harder for military win
The rare trip by CIA chief John Ratcliffe failed to persuade Putin to stop the war and may have hardened the Russian's leaders resolve to seek military victory.
Trump’s huge Venezuela deal began with a call and a bet on an oilman
Alejandro Betancourt was warned that taking on the U.S. government as a business partner would have costs, but America's backing already is providing big benefits.
9 days after deadly Nepal floods, 2 men are rescued from tunnel
Video shared by Nepal's authorities showed the moment a man was hauled from a tunnel. Nearly 1,300 people have died after flash floods swept through the region.
How a wondrous forest has survived in the heart of Latin America’s largest city
For almost four decades, the Guarani have fought to expand their four-acre territory, Brazil’s smallest officially recognized Indigenous area, to encompass 1,315 acres of largely preserved forest they consider ancestral land.
Under pressure, Iran lashes out and ramps up rhetoric
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said that Iran’s strategy would now be “asymmetrical” and warned, “Dark months await the American economy.”
Uber ceases operations in Nigeria, catching drivers and riders by surprise
The abrupt announcement, amid operating challenges and high oil prices, leaves the ride-hailing app with a diminished presence in Africa.
BBC
Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000
The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn.
US envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia before travelling to Ukraine on Sunday.
Antonelli 'disrupting rules of fandom' in Ferrari's Italy
BBC Sport heads to Monza to find out if Italians want Kimi Antonelli to win the F1 title or if it is all about Ferrari.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial has divided US on whether she's victim or criminal
Some say the case shed light on the mental health struggles of mothers, while others argue it's no excuse for murder.
I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes says he has never met or spoken to the club's owner Dan Friedkin.
Tate brothers officially indicted with trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently in a Miami jail fighting extradition to the UK over separate charges and deny all the allegations.
Trump's response is key as Argentina's Falklands demands get louder
With Argentina's President Milei promising "winds of change" over the Falklands, will Donald Trump shift his stance on British rule?
Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Victoria Fuller tells the BBC the force's resources need a rethink, speaking after the A66 crash in Middlesbrough which killed seven including two officers.
Lauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK show
The US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.
Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?
The Independent
Masked men block traffic to UK's port of Dover in apparent anti-immigrant protest
Masked men blocked the entrance to Britain’s busiest ferry port, Dover, in what officials said appeared to be an anti-immigration protest
College football season opens with new coaches, eligibility chaos and a Top 25 showdown
The college football season opened in late August but this is its grand opening weekend
Dover protest latest: Masked men spark traffic chaos as they block road into Port of Dover
Dozens of protesters milling around roads and roundabouts near the major port, forcing vehicles to a halt
Masked protesters block access to Port of Dover
The demonstrators are wearing masks and preventing traffic from accessing the port, according to reports
UN votes to adopt new world map that shows true size of all countries
Africa-led campaign asks governments, schools and tech firms to move away from the centuries-old Mercator projection
Iran accuses the US of targeting a tanker near Kharg Island, and other Mideast news
Iranian state media have accused the United States of targeting a tanker near Kharg Island
Serbian club punished by Uefa over fan chants in honour of war criminal Ratko Mladic
Ratko Mladic died last week at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence for genocide
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces rematch with Helena Foulkes amid turmoil over Washington Bridge
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee faces a tough primary rematch against Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia
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