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CBC.ca

Victim of Prince George plane crash identified as devoted coach, volunteer and mother of 2
Alex Garneau was an athlete, coach and volunteer involved in many sports throughout Prince George, B.C.. The mother of two was killed when a plane made an emergency landing on a busy road, hitting her vehicle and three others. The investigation is ongoing.

WestJet flight attendants vote to ratify new collective agreement
WestJet flight attendants have ratified a new collective agreement with the airline, with a 90.2 per cent vote in favour of the agreement.

Want to represent Canada at Eurovision? Here's everything to know
Submissions for contestants competing for Canada open Aug. 31.

Denmark's PM blasts plastic surgeon for his unsolicited offer to 'fix' spot on her nose
Mette Frederiksen, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine, posted the note on Instagram.

Obsession scares its way into box office history by surpassing $500M US worldwide
Turns out moviegoers around the world may be just as obsessed with Obsession as the film’s crazed girlfriend. The horror hit has officially crossed the $500-million US mark at the global box office, becoming the first original theatrical film of the 2020s to reach that milestone.

Trump administration expands U.S. sanctions on Iran targeting countries with business ties to Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran around the world, as Washington significantly ratchets up economic pressure on Tehran with the war nearing its six-month mark.

Erling Haaland cut his hair off and some people are losing it: 'The Viking era is over'
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland debuted a buzz cut Sunday, much to the ire of some fans.

Haitian mayor says 30 people killed in violent weekend attacks
A powerful gang coalition attacked a once-peaceful farming community nestled in the hills above Haiti's capital, killing multiple people, an official told The Associated Press on Monday.

Robot beats fastest human on Earth’s 100m record
A humanoid robot beat retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt’s time in the 100-metre dash by a hair at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games on Aug. 22. It was just one feat of robot athleticism on display during the four-day event. Bolt still holds the title as fastest person in the world after setting the record during the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
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Toronto Star

Montreal Victoire's missing PWHL championship Walter Cup trophy found and reunited with team
The Montreal Victoire's missing Walter Cup championship trophy has been found after being lost during shipment and reunited with the team, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced Monday.

Never mind the insults. It's time for Canada to hit the U.S. where it really hurts
A war of words may be emotionally satisfying, but it is economically irrelevant, Martin Regg Cohn writes.

WestJet flight attendants vote 90.2% to ratify new three-year collective agreement
The deal followed tough negotiations, particularly around boarding pay, that culminated in a one-day strike by some 4,400 cabin crew earlier this month.

Doug Ford brushes off online insults from Donald Trump: 'He's a loser'
Trump blasted Canada's "current bad leadership, primarily Governor Carney, and his Flunky, Ford" and claimed "America has been carrying Canada for decades, but no longer."

Donald Trump says 'we don't need Canada' as trade war sparks vocal U.S. backlash
President Donald Trump, in a post to social media, said Canada is "among the worst Nations in the World to deal with" and took aim at Premier Doug Ford.

Mark Carney says Donald Trump's new tariff threat shows U.S. wants to 'destroy' Canadian auto sector
The U.S. president said he would increase tariffs on "all" cars and trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 per cent as of Jan. 1.

Canadians will help choose our country's first Eurovision performer. Here's how
CBC/Radio-Canada is seeking an experienced Canadian performer to represent the country at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria.

Gone but not forgotten: Tracking 3 ex-Blue Jays after MLB trade deadline
Catching up on how Kevin Gausman, Dalton Varsho and Jeff Hoffman have been doing with their new teams three weeks later.

The moose that roared, or why Donald Trump will lose his trade war with Canada
The U.S. president believed he could make an example of Canada, forcing it to grovel. He was wrong.

Donald Trump’s threatened 50 per cent tariff would be 'cataclysmic' to Canada's automotive industry
President’s threat to hike tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks and automotive parts comes after Mark Carney suspended trade negotiations with the U.S. last week.
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Globe and Mail
How U.S. sanction threats may pressure countries to cut financial ties with Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at Iran's trading partners, as a warning for them to sever financial ties with the Islamic Republic or face retaliation.

Trump mulls new tariff on China for flooding market with underpriced goods, sources say
U.S. announced formal investigations targeting excess industrial capacity and forced-labor regulations in China and other nations in March

Sheinbaum stays on the sidelines of Canada-U.S. trade war
Mexico and the U.S. are scheduled to hold a fourth round of talks to review the USMCA in September

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting with executive order
It remains unclear how much the administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections

Trump administration to revoke visas of up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
Move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges

Gaza documentary NAZA added to competition lineup at Venice Film Festival
Film focuses on the killings of Palestinian civilians, according to the synopsis
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent warns countries to halt business with Iran or face action
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it can impose on entities and countries that maintain business ties with Iran around the world as Washington significantly ratchets up economic pressure on Tehran with the war nearing its six-month mark.
U.S. trade deal still possible, but not at expense of sovereignty, Carney says
'An attitude at the negotiation table that Canada is a subsidiary of the United States, that Canadian industry is going to be disadvantaged relative to American industry, that we're going to set up terms so that over time Canadian industry is going to face constant headwinds, that's not something we're going to accept,' Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Monday.

Washington Post ordered to reinstate Karen Attiah, Black opinion writer fired for Charlie Kirk posts
Arbitrator orders newspaper to award Attiah full back pay and lost benefits

Gang attack in Haitian town of Kenscoff leaves at least 47 dead
Hillside town has suffered a dozen attacks by armed gangs since last year, forcing thousands to flee their homes
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Global News

U.S. seeks to make Iran an ‘economic outcast’ with new sanctions, pressure
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever those financial ties or face retaliation from the United States.

Mystery man ‘Lucky’ found in Amsterdam is not missing person from B.C.: police
Police in Amsterdam and Vancouver say fingerprints confirm Amsterdam's mystery man "Lucky" is not John Russell Kenny, who went missing in Vancouver in 1994.

Sword attack by 18-year-old at Swedish school kills 1: police
Police Chief Tommy Alriksson told a news conference that the 18-year-old perpetrator at the school in the central town of Fagersta had been arrested.

Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQ
The Facebook founder bought Strancally Castle, built in 1830 and extensively renovated in 2003, according to a state heritage service.

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho.

Panama Canal will cap daily transits as El Nino set to reduce water levels
Under the new measures, the canal will limit daily transits as of Sept. 4 to 34 vessels, and reduce the number to 32 as of Sept. 15.

Congo to receive 70K doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks
The Ervebo vaccine is licensed for use against Ebola virus, one of the viruses that cause Ebola disease, but not for Bundibugyo virus.

U.S. deports 20 non-Liberians to Liberia in first flight under new pact
Deportees will include nationals from Africa, North America, South America and the Caribbean, according to Liberian officials who said they can apply for asylum if they choose.

U.S. ramps up Cuba sanctions, detentions of Americans returning from island
Trump's Republican administration has steadily ratcheted up pressure on Havana, threatening it with potential military intervention even when mired in a conflict against Iran.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly returning to Britain
The couple intend to relocate from the U.S. to a private non-royal residence outside London, six years after they quit royal duties, according to reports.
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New York Times

Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting, for Now
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.

Fast-Moving Reno Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Nevada
The Hawk fire has burned more than 15,000 acres since it began on Saturday in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada near Reno.

What You Should Know About College Admissions Changes
After loosening requirements during the Covid era, some schools are shaking up admissions again, facing pressure from the Trump administration, A.I. and even their own professors.

The Mayor Went on Vacation. He Didn’t Travel Very Far.
Zohran Mamdani is known for working around the clock as mayor of New York City, but last week he and his wife headed “upstate” for vacation and some locals were thrilled to spot them.

Indiana Governor Calls for NIPSCO to Be Investigated Over Power Outages After Gary Storms
Nearly 4,000 customers in the Gary area remained without electricity almost two weeks after an intense storm. The utility has pledged to restore power by Tuesday.

Gov. Kathy Hochul, Five Years In, Makes Her Case for Four More
Ms. Hochul, who ascended to the governorship in the depths of the pandemic, believes that New York is back. She hopes she has persuaded New Yorkers.

Justices Allow Plans to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now
Also, the college admissions process is shifting once again. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

S.E.C. Investigating Near-Implosion of A.I. Hedge Fund
Regulators sent subpoenas to major Wall Street banks seeking information about the trading of Situational Awareness, three people briefed on the outreach said.

Iran Pledges to Defy Trump’s Economic Sanctions
Analysts say Tehran could intensify the dispute militarily after the United States announced new efforts to squeeze Iran’s economy. One Iranian official vowed that “not a single drop of oil” would leave the gulf.
CNBC

Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on imports of cars, trucks and auto parts from Canada to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Robots need help learning human skills. These AI companies are rushing to meet the demand
Humanoid robots still take a long time to complete human tasks. Several startups in China are trying different ways to collect and use training data better.

California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting, citing 'lack of good faith'
California AG Rob Bonta was scheduled to meet with Paramount representatives on Monday, he said, but canceled the meeting.

Yields decline on CNBC report Treasury could use General Account to fund buybacks
Treasury yields fell Monday as investors await Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote speech at Jackson Hole later this week.

Crypto extends gains after biggest 3-day rally since 2023
Bitcoin and crypto stocks extended their rally after the flagship cryptocurrency broke out of its trading range.

A massive trade just happened in gold. The options market is buzzing
Twenty minutes after the market opened Monday, someone sold almost 116,000 420-strike calls in the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) expiring Sept. 18.

Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt
The Trump administration unveiled a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the Islamic Republic's "enablers."

Trump Media CEO defends selling faster access to president's Truth Social posts, says more have signed up
Trump Media interim CEO Kevin McGurn defended his company offering faster access to President Donald Trump's Truth Social posts.

Oil prices fall as U.S. rolls out global sanctions focused on Iran
Oil prices fell Monday as the U.S. rolled out its global sanctions plan focused on Iran.

Nvidia says Groq racks will be online this year following $20 billion purchase
Nvidia's race to manufacture Groq chips and make them available to customers highlight the growing importance in AI of low-latency inference.
Washington Post

Trump’s trade ‘war’ with Canada has Carney facing his biggest test yet
The Canadian prime minister has said his government will match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar."

U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month
The move comes as the Iran war strains U.S. military resources in Asia.

Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge
A federal judge said the indefinite pause, which affected nationals of countries in every corner of the globe, ran afoul of antidiscrimination protections.

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy
“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.

U.S.-Canada breakdown shows limits of Trump’s aggressive trade strategy
“It’s a big setback,” one analyst said, noting that other countries unhappy with the president’s trade deals are probably watching closely.
BBC

Sir Chris Hoy: Campaigning for cancer screening should not be down to me
The cycling legend tells BBC Scotland that the onus to encourage men to get tested for prostate cancer should not just be on high profile individuals like him.

Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening
Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.

Watson among Britons through in US Open qualifying
Heather Watson is among the British winners in the first round of US Open qualifying as she bids for a first New York main-drawn appearance in five years.

The grieving family who says the coroner's courts aren't working
One man's death highlights the growing strains on the UK's coroner's courts

'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

The Papers: 'Burnham hints at tax increases' and 'Halt the hellrides'
Several of the papers are calling on social media platforms to stop the sharing of videos posted by joyriders.

Three reasons Chelsea could challenge for title - and one they may not
While Chelsea's front three produced a sparkling display in their win over Fulham, goalkeeper Robert Sanchez remains a major concern.

Punishment that sends shiver down whole England team needed - Vaughan
A punishment to “send a shiver down the whole team” may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.
The Independent
Canada set to announce retaliatory tariffs against US on Tuesday as trade war escalates
Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Monday that the country may need to pivot away from matching US duties dollar for dollar

Police arrest 101-year-old great-grandmother on suspicion of dealing drugs in sachets
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Esther Ogunmabo on suspicion of selling skunk

Colombian president orders immigration raids, vows deportations of migrants without legal status
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to deport thousands of migrants who are in the country without residence permits

Millions of women in England to receive ‘game-changing’ at-home cervical screening kits
Eligible women aged between 30 and 65, who have not attended screening appointments, will be sent invitations through the NHS app, text message, email or by letter

Comedian Joe Lycett to ‘celebrate British boozers’ with live pub shows on Channel 4
The 38-year-old will open an east London pub called The Lycett Arms for just an hour a week

Caffeine in Costa cappuccino more than three times that of Starbucks – study
The caffeine content in Costa’s cappuccino is the equivalent of around four cans of Red Bull, Which? found.

Some homes and businesses in Gary, Indiana, still without power 13 days after storms
A majority Black community in Indiana is frustrated by persistent power outages caused by storms nearly two weeks ago

Mexico resumes limited cattle exports to US after screwworm pause, relieving ranchers
Mexico has resumed live cattle exports to the United States after they were halted for nearly two years by restrictions imposed by the Trump administration following a screwworm outbreak

US urges new UN sanctions to spur rivals in Sudan to negotiate an end to war
The United States is urging beefed up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan to build pressure on them to negotiate an end to fighting

Judge postpones US trial for Libyan man charged in 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103
A federal judge has postponed a trial in the U.S. for a Libyan man charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense attorneys want to examine
























