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CBC.ca
Professional cyclists can top 100 km/h. But safety has not kept pace — and people are dying
As the world’s top cyclists descend upon Montreal, there’s a spectre looming over the event: at least 11 of their compatriots have died in professional races and training rides this year, adding to a growing tally of injuries and deaths in the elite sport.
Russian drones are stalking Ukrainian trains and trying to hobble the country's rail system
In recent weeks, Russia has stepped up drone strikes on Ukraine's rail network, targeting trains and the approximately 20,000 kilometres of track that form a key transportation artery across the country.
Were mosquitos bugging you more than usual this summer? Blame the rain
If it felt like mosquitoes were been particularly bad this summer — and hanging around for longer — it might not be in your head.
Liberals looking to give minister explicit authority to end strikes: sources
The Liberal government's marquee fall legislation is expected to strengthen a controversial section of the Labour Code, two senior government sources tell CBC News.
The 9 best of a TIFF grappling with a world coming apart
Like every year, the Toronto International Film Festival’s 51st iteration boasted a basket of incredible, now-buzzy titles for the coming year. This year, many were about people — overwhelmingly young people — grappling with a confusing and fracturing world and the feeling they weren't made for it.
Canada to play Cuba for 2028 Olympic berth in men's volleyball
Canada is inching closer to a 2028 Olympic berth in men’s indoor volleyball following a three-set semifinal sweep of Mexico on Friday at a qualifying tournament in Moncton, N.B.
Carney rallies Liberal MPs as 'crucial session' of Parliament set to resume
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday his government is focused on bringing down costs for Canadians and defending the country's sovereignty, though he acknowledged that some of those efforts are in their early stages.
The Traitors Season 5 cast: Cody Simpson, Whitney Leavitt and more enter the castle
The Traitors is back with a new lineup of stars ready for their murder mystery moment. The cast of the award-winning reality competition series' fifth season was announced Friday, bringing together a new slate of celebs and reality TV stars into the castle with the same frame of mind: trust no one.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
U.S., Denmark reach deal to expand American military presence on Greenland, Trump says
Agreement will also prohibit U.S. adversaries from building their own bases on the island
Carney to attend UN General Assembly next week in New York
As geopolitical instability, war and Trump’s efforts to dismantle the multilateral order hang over the event, Carney says ‘the world is looking at Canada differently’
Asian Games officials defend using temporary containers, cruise ship as lodging for athletes
Asian Games boast 11,000 athletes, more than the Summer Olympics and showcase 43 sports and 45 countries and regions
Ottawa mayoral candidate charged over alleged death threats against Sutcliffe, Ford
Police charged Geoffrey Nicholas Griplas with two counts each of criminal harassment and uttering death threats, along with several weapons-related offences
Trump bans CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House
Trump said the ban was prompted by unfavourable coverage and threatened other media outlets could face similar restrictions
Ukraine advocates ask Ottawa to sanction Alex Ovechkin after Russian political ad
The NHL star appeared in a commercial for a Putin-aligned political party that vowed ‘no mercy’ for those who attack Russia
Pentagon moves ahead with mandatory testosterone testing for most male U.S. troops
Policy requires hormone testing for all male service members 30 and older
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial ‘didn’t have any doubts’ of her guilt
Juror Michael Desronvil sided with the prosecutors, who had argued that Clancy knew what she was doing
Widespread sexual violence in Ukraine war with most cases tied to Russia, UN report says
Among cases of conflict-related sexual violence 89% were attributed to the Russian side, while 11% were linked to Ukraine
Agreements reached with Trump, Mexico’s Sheinbaum says, as Washington races toward trade deal
She did not provide details about the agreements during her daily news conference, but described the call as ‘very good’
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Global News
Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland
In a social media post Trump said the agreement "gives the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs."
Canada and the EU want an energy alliance. What would it look like?
Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Strasbourg, France, this week where he and European Union leadership discussed strengthening ties on several fronts.
Australian crocodile habitat will be Olympic rowing venue in 2032 Games
Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.
Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett's influence has extended far beyond Berkshire, shaping generations of corporate leaders and investors with his emphasis on long-term thinking.
The Canadian tycoon accused of helping Russia’s ‘war machine’
A Global News investigation has found that Streit Group faces growing international scrutiny over its alleged dealings with Russia.
Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash
Macklemore said he will be donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Sheeran's tour to organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people.
Read a transcript of Carney’s speech to the European Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Carney made a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence.
How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal
Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.
King Charles urges tech leaders to mitigate AI risks to humanity
King Charles III on Thursday urged several senior tech leaders to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet.
OpenAI reports 6 more AI “misalignment” incidents after Hugging Face breach
OpenAI said on Wednesday it saw six reports of unexpected, concerning or unauthorized AI model behavior, and it would begin regularly publishing reports of these incidents.
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New York Times
Kennedy Center Supporters Rally Amid Fears of Trump’s Demolition
Photos of President Trump reviewing a poster board with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED” spurred the largest gathering yet in support of the performing arts institution.
Two Centuries On, Smithsonian Connects Jefferson’s Hair to Hemings’s Children
A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings.
Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger
Seeking to settle a lawsuit with 12 states, Paramount has discussed measures to protect the editorial independence of CNN and the divestiture of Comedy Central.
Steven Kolb, CFDA Head, Resigns After Confrontation With PETA Protesters
Steven Kolb, the head of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, has stepped down after a physical altercation at a runway show.
The Kennedy Center Is Trump’s Most Grotesque Obsession
Nothing has so thoroughly highlighted his indefatigable petulance.
U.S. and Denmark Reach Security Deal on Greenland, Trump Says
The full contours of the deal were unclear, but Denmark and Greenland both indicated they expected an agreement to be signed soon.
Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House
The president cited reporting from the outlets that he deemed “fake news.” It was unclear how such a ban would be enforced or defended in court.
Gemini AI Hacked Three Companies in a Testing Breakout, Google Says
A third-party test company inadvertently gave internet access to Google’s Gemini and other artificial intelligence models during cybersecurity testing.
Anthropic Pursues IPO Despite Its A.I. Safety Warnings
The company is expected to reach $100 billion in annualized revenue this year, even as chief executive Dario Amodei calls for slowing down development of some advanced A.I. models.
A Central African Hotel Has Become a Nightmare Prison for U.S. Deportees
Witnesses say men were hooded and beaten in Equatorial Guinea. The autocratic government there is a partner in President Trump’s deportation program.
CNBC
A new arms race is unfolding on the ocean floor
Countries and companies are investing in technologies for underwater use amid concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure on the ocean floor.
Google's Gemini becomes latest AI model to break out and hack computer systems
The disclosure comes as scrutiny over misbehaving artificial intelligence intensifies in Washington and Silicon Valley.
Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark
Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.
Anthropic selects Accenture as first embedded evaluator to help implement Amodei's slowdown proposal
Anthropic and OpenAI have been under intense scrutiny after researchers warned about the potential for AI to cause catastrophic harm to humanity.
OpenAI's latest AI revelation is a 'serious situation,' Microsoft's Suleyman tells CNBC
Suleyman joined "Squawk Box" to discuss OpenAI's latest incidents of "concerning model behavior" disclosed earlier this week.
AI cloud provider Nscale files to go public
Nscale is the latest artificial intelligence neocloud to turn to public markets.
Treasury yields move higher as volatile week wraps up
Treasury yields moved higher on Friday as investors continued to look for clues on the trajectory of monetary policy.
Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé; soccer superstar signs with On
Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.
Oil finishes the week flat as the market sees Saudi pipeline outage as less disruptive than feared
Saudi Arabia and the Houthis exchanged fresh attacks across their border, raising concerns that the widening Middle East conflict could further disrupt supplies
Elon Musk talks up AI safety while fighting regulation in wild week of strange alliances
In the past week, Musk has agreed with the CEOs of Anthropic and OpenAI, while getting contradicted by President Trump and Nvidia's Jensen Huang.
Washington Post
Turkey’s LGBT crackdown draws international condemnation, protests
Turkish authorities have raided the offices of LGBT organizations and places frequented by the community.
African IPO turns people into oil tycoons, and they have the memes to prove it
A minimum investment of $3.94 can buy a partnership with the continent’s richest man.
More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly
Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.
Nine bodies found in South Africa raise fears of serial murder, femicide
The apparent spate of slayings has sparked broader conversation about violence against women in South Africa.
Seven men who could lead Russia after Putin
Ahead of a parliamentary election on Sunday, President Vladimir Putin's grip on power is as strong as ever. But when the time comes, here are some potential successors.
Palace rejects claims King Charles was ‘elated’ after Princess Diana’s death
"The pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason," Buckingham Palace said in response to claims made by Princess Diana's brother in a new book.
Their Gaza home was damaged, but they had nowhere else to go. It cost their lives.
The sudden collapse of a building damaged three years ago by an Israeli airstrike highlighted another peril of an acute housing shortage in the Gaza Strip.
String of daring Russian plots is testing Washington’s restraint
A strike on a train that imperiled former European leaders and CIA officers is among a spate of attacks that risked a dangerous escalation with the West, experts say.
Gas prices are about to take a big jump, analysts say, with the worst still to come
The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging.
StarKist’s tuna supply chain partly relies on forced labor, report finds
Workers allege involuntary labor and other abuses on Taiwan-flagged fishing boats that supply the U.S. brand, according to a report by Global Labor Justice.
BBC
Parents could lose benefits or face prison for child's crimes, minister says
The reforms to Parenting Orders could also see parents losing benefits, Jake Richards MP told the Times.
Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.
Winless Villa and Spurs face telling early showdown
Aston Villa and Tottenham are winless in the Premier League - and both in need of inspiration as they prepare to face each other on Saturday.
The Papers: 'Monstrous words' and 'Russia to ramp up war'
The fallout from Earl Spencer's book about Princess Diana leads most papers on Saturday.
Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
Could AI wipe out humans and how might it do it?
Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy looks at some of the scenarios being imagined and assesses how likely they are.
Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
Earl Spencer's Diana book opens old wounds royals would rather forget
Many of the Royal Family's current troubles can be traced back to the aftermath of the then Princess of Wales' death.
Is it cool to wear M&S clothes now?
The retailer hosted its first-ever London Fashion Week show this week, celebrating 100 years of producing clothing.
Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.
The Independent
US and Denmark officials quietly negotiated Greenland deal amid Iran war
Trump had claimed the U.S. needs Greenland to deter threats from Russia and China
Five reasons why Trump was so desperate to take control of Greenland
The island’s strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia claims to have struck Ukrainian ships as Putin warned by Poland
Poland started preventive military aviation operations to protect its airspace, the country’s military said
Wall Street week ahead: housing market, unemployment updates
Wall Street will get a key update this week on the U.S. housing market, along with an unemployment update
Olympic Council of Asia president says politics have already entered into the Asian Games
The president of the Olympic Council of Asia acknowledged that politics — in the form of a welcoming ceremony involving Taiwan — had already entered into the Asian Games
‘Final taste of summer’ for UK as heat dome sends temperatures rising
One final UK heatwave is ‘not out of the question’, Met Office warns
The AfD is surging and Berlin is going to the polls. Could the ‘City of Freedom’ fall to the far-right?
After success in Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right AfD has trained its sights on state elections in the German capital of Berlin. In one of the world’s most liberal cities, the party is just four points off the lead in the polls. Alex Croft reports
Trump says US has reached an agreement to take permanent control of Greenland’s security
Greenlanders have voiced their opposition to U.S. control, holding anti-Trump protests with signs that read, ‘Make Americans Go Away’
Saudi Arabia issues alerts across the country for aerial threat, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia has issued a string of emergency alerts across the kingdom after warning of a “hostile aerial threat” late Friday and early Saturday
Knife attack on Sikh trucker in Wyoming stirs fresh fears in community
The stabbing of a Sikh truck driver at a Wyoming rest area has the U.S. Sikh community newly on edge
