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CBC.ca
Accused in Charlie Kirk shooting pleads not guilty to murder charge that could carry death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting prominent U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus last year, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a murder charge that a judge ruled could carry the death penalty.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Tennessee trip isn't sending wrong message amid trade war
Premier Danielle Smith defended her upcoming personal trip to the United States when asked if it was sending the wrong message amid an active trade war with Canada's southern neighbours.
Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer and other Hollywood stars defend Mark Ruffalo against antisemitism accusations
More than 170 Jewish members of the entertainment industry, including Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer, Joel Coen and Canadian filmmaker Emma Seligman, have signed an open letter defending American actor Mark Ruffalo from what the letter calls an "outrageous smear campaign."
Two sides in Alberta separation debate entrenched, with majority wanting to remain in Canada: poll
With fewer than 50 days until this October’s referendum, a new poll suggests Albertans remain entrenched in long-held positions tied to the idea of separating from Canada.
In search for senior Hamas operative, Israeli raid on Gaza City camp kills 3 children
Four people were killed in a Gaza City displacement camp Tuesday in a raid Israel's defence minister said was to locate a senior Hamas official.
How scientists confirmed the 'paint by numbers' Norval Morrisseau fraud ring
Scientists at a little-known federal agency in Ottawa reveal the forensic tools that helped crack the largest art fraud case in history. For decades, the forgery ring produced thousands of fake paintings attributed to famed Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau.
RCMP charge Calgary man for allegedly running $164M Ponzi scheme
The RCMP announced on Tuesday they had laid charges against Craig Michael Thompson, 49, for allegedly misappropriating investor funds from more than 1,000 victims via his company, Black Box Management.
Fertility program offers future choices for 12-year-old N.W.T. cancer patient
Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., resident Chloe Dixon was diagnosed with a soft-tissue sarcoma in the summer of last year. While treatment for cancers like hers can impact a person's fertility, a relatively new procedure in Canada is giving Chloe the choice of having children in the future.
Russia attempted attack at airport last month using explosive-laden drone, Germany says
The German government is blaming Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced it would shut down a Russian consulate, among other measures against Moscow.
The Atari brand was long tarnished in gaming. Its new leadership 'burned it down' to rebuild
As video games become an increasingly digital-first hobby, the people keeping the Atari name alive are going back to their roots, by offering new versions of their 1980s classics.
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Toronto Star
Vance talks about the end times and the attempted assassination of Trump in Christian podcast
Trump has long talked about his survival as divinely guided, a theme Vance took up.
Alberta's Smith says Tennessee trip isn't sending wrong message during trade war
Smith said the Tennessee capital made changes 25 years ago to make itself a music industry haven and economic powerhouse and that she wants to find out how.
Confusion deepens on Ontario's new student absence policy after education minister says principals will get final say
The province's principals say they wish they had been consulted beforehand, especially with mid-term marks required a couple of months into the school year.
Mark Carney says trade talks will resume when Americans 'start being serious'
Carney says the Trump administration must respect Canadian sovereignty and adopt a more serious tone before Canada returns to the negotiating table.
4 wanted — including one posing as a 'fraud investigator' — after Rosedale home damaged in roofing scam, police warn
Police are asking for help identifying four suspects wanted in a fraud and mischief investigation in the Mount Pleasant Road and Elm Avenue area.
Doug Ford's government is officially taking bids to remove 19 km of bike lanes from Toronto's streets
The province on Tuesday issued a request for proposals to remove or reconfigure more than 19 kilometres of Toronto bike lanes.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ after Trump order
Apple Inc. renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” on its maps service, following a similar move by Alphabet Inc.’s Google, in the wake of an order from US President Donald Trump.
A Toronto cop was going to plead guilty on Project South charges. Then, concerning new information emerged
Const. Elias Mouawad’s lawyer would not say whose conduct has potentially jeopardized the prosecution.
Bombardier to buy Mitsubishi aerospace plant near Pearson airport
Bombardier did not specify a purchase amount for the factory, which sits on the outskirts of Toronto's Pearson airport.
Mafia grandfather from Bradford granted day parole after drug conviction
Paid police agent Carmine Guido told his 2019 trial that Ursino was a senior member of the board of directors of the 'Ndrangheta in the GTA.
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Globe and Mail
Trump to nominate acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao for permanent job
Cao has been serving as acting secretary since John Phelan departed unexpectedly and without explanation in late April
Russia has upper hand in Ukraine war, will not negotiate with ‘terrorists,’ Putin says
Russian President acknowledges that Ukrainian attacks have inflicted real damage and drones pose a particular challenge
Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated, issues statement of apology
Former Cowboys’ QB and current CBS analyst cited a reliance on painkillers, then alcohol in statement made on Instagram
Tropical Storm Edouard arrives on the Texas and Louisiana coasts after gaining strength in the Gulf
Storm made landfall with maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometres per hour
Scientists make possible breakthrough in hunt for dark matter
Dark Matter is invisible to the human eye and to telescopes, but scientists are confident it exists due to its gravitational effects at galactic scales
Britain lost its way with Thatcher and Brexit, Burnham tells Parliament in first speech
New PM promises to ‘unlock a feeling of positivity and possibility,’ but he faces same challenges that forced Starmer to resign
Putin, Xi and Trump may hold trilateral meeting at next APEC forum, Kremlin says
All three leaders are expected to attend the summit, says Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov
Why the deepening bond sell-off matters to you
Global bond yields hit major new highs on Tuesday as renewed fighting in the Middle East lifted oil prices and traders braced for interest rate hikes, putting pressure on stock markets around the world.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances
Conflict has disrupted global energy markets and raised questions about the reliability of the U.S. as a long-term security partner
U.S. Senator to introduce bill to repeal Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada
Legislation is unlikely to pass, but comes as Democrats focus on affordability issues heading into the midterm elections
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Global News
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.
Sydney shark attack survivor recalls punching animal in the face
Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother of one, was dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach on the morning of June 13 as it plunged its teeth into her arms and thigh.
19-year-old taekwondo champion dead after suffering cardiac arrest in sleep
Emergency services 'fought desperately to resuscitate her' but she 'could not be saved,' a statement said.
Nepal flood death toll crosses 900 as hundreds stuck in hydropower tunnels
Nepal’s disaster agency said Monday that 903 deaths had been counted in that country, with 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, missing.
Canada’s Nepalese communities cancel Teej festivals after deadly Nepal floods
Organizers across the country, in cities including Toronto, Brampton and Calgary, cancelled Teej celebrations in light of the disaster.
Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding as death toll rises to at least 800
Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by the floods.
Shooting at rave leaves 1 dead, 5 injured in Switzerland
All of the victims of the shooting are residents of Switzerland, police said. They did not release their names in line with Swiss privacy rules.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported to U.K. after ICE arrest in U.S.
Yiannopoulos was arrested Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Trump says U.S. to take control of 65B barrels of Venezuela oil reserves in new deal
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's government in a statement said the deal involves the development of 17 fields with a proven potential of 65 billion barrels.
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New York Times
Times Square Police Shooting Was Justified but Put Others at Risk, Experts Say
Officers who stood around a woman wielding two kitchen knives, and then opened fire without clearing the area, risked harming themselves or passers-by, the experts said.
Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary, Defeating Younger Challenger
The oldest senator in Massachusetts history used a progressive message to beat Representative Seth Moulton, 47, defying calls for generational change.
Judge Lets Case Against Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect, Go to Trial
The judge also allowed prosecutors to seek the death penalty against the man, who is accused of assassinating the conservative activist last year.
Despite Duane Davis’s Conviction in Tupac Murder Trial, Some Still Seek Closure
When a man was found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, it brought catharsis to many who knew the rapper. But questions remain even after the trial.
Woman Killed in Times Square Stabbing Identified as Bank of America VP
The New York Police Department made public the names of some of the people involved in a seemingly random knife attack on a crowded Manhattan street, but questions remained.
U.S. Strikes Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Mines, Trump Says
Iranian officials said the strikes caused significant damage, including killing four people and injuring several dozens at a wedding. Iran said it retaliated by firing on U.S. bases in the region.
Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran
The Russian president promised continued retaliation against the Ukrainians and “full solidarity” with Iran.
At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.
Haitian Student, Despondent Over Ankle Monitor, Dies in Apparent Suicide
The 20-year-old was fitted with a tracking device under a Trump administrative initiative targeting Haitians in Springfield, Ohio.
Hegseth Targets 7 More Officers as His Frustrated Army Secretary Quits
The defense secretary’s cuts, which have hit about 10 percent of the military’s top officers, are dividing the Pentagon, officials said.
CNBC
Trump says U.S. is not forcing Iran to negotiate after fresh round of strikes
U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites across the country.
We're lifting our price target on Palo Alto Networks as AI-driven cyber demand intensifies
The stock's muted reaction in extended trading Tuesday is not a reflection of the company's results.
Hugging Face's new duck robot is selling fast. A Chinese chip powers it
The colorful "Microduck" robot from HuggingFace's French subsidiary Pollen Robotics has sold more than 10,000 units since launching on Thursday.
China dissented from G20 statement opposing 'cheap exports' flooding market, Bessent says
Bessent is leading the Trump administration's plan to choke off Iran's economy by threatening its business partners with secondary sanctions.
Bessent tells Russia it won't get economic relief until it ends Ukraine war
The meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen diplomatic talks with Moscow, as Europe intends to isolate the nation while the war continues.
Palo Alto CEO says $1 trillion of cybersecurity infrastructure isn’t ready for AI
Palo Alto CEO Nikesh Arora said AI is forcing companies to modernize roughly $1 trillion of aging cybersecurity infrastructure that isn’t equipped for attacks.
House adopts measure condemning socialism ahead of November election
Republicans also inserted a call to pass the highly controversial voter-ID bill known as the SAVE America Act into the socialism resolution.
Palo Alto Networks beats quarterly estimates on AI demand, continues acquisition spree
Palo Alto Networks' stock has nearly doubled this year as AI boosts demand for security detection and response tools
10-year yield hits highest since January 2025 as higher oil prices stoke inflation worries
Treasury yields increased on Tuesday as investors monitored a reignition of tensions in the Middle East.
GoPro joins AI bonanza with pivot into data centers as shares skyrocket 40%
Action camera maker GoPro is merging with private photonics company Starman Optical and joining the AI wave.
Washington Post
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures
Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.
U.S. carries out new military strikes in Iran
The American strikes were in response to attempted attacks by Iran on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members in the Middle East, military officials at Central Command said.
Trump said his deal with Venezuela would lower gas prices. Will it?
It is likely to be years before oil production meaningfully ramps up, industry experts say, and there are many risks involved.
Putin pledges support to Iran, rallies leaders to challenge U.S.
A regional security meeting in Kyrgyzstan highlighted the increasingly close military and political alliance between Moscow and Tehran.
This dog raced across the backs of 56 people to set a world record
The Australian shepherd, Chardonnay, jumped around with excitement after her feat.
Former prime minister Keir Starmer says he’ll leave Parliament
After resigning as prime minister in July, the decision signals an end to his domestic political career.
Canadian special elections indicate voters backing Carney’s stand against Trump
Prime Minister Mark Carney had vowed to match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar," unlike other longtime U.S. partners who had raced to cut deals when faced with tariff threats.
China, which once took the world’s factory jobs, is now losing them
Income inequality in China is now by some measures worse than in the U.S. as blue-collar jobs dwindle and workers turn to the gig economy.
Lake Ontario is now Lake America. Residents of Trump-voting Ontario have thoughts.
The president’s order to rename the Great Lake has sparked both pride and objections among residents of Upstate New York.
Russian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting
As Moscow pounds Ukraine, the appearance by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was “quite troubling,” said one attendee. U.S. officials cited a need for “dialogue.”
BBC
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising.
Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America, joining Google
US President Donald Trump ordered the change after trade talks with Canada collapsed in August.
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget
Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.
The Papers: 'Brexit and Thatcher to blame' and 'Hottest summer ever'
Burnham's first parliamentary day as PM and the UK records "hottest summer ever" - what is leading Wednesday's papers.
Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence.
Premier League breaks transfer record for second straight summer
Premier League clubs break their all-time summer transfer record after spending reaches £3.198bn.
Rybakina makes winning start in race to number one
Elena Rybakina says she is "motivated" by the race to become world number one but is simply taking things "day by day" after getting her US Open campaign off to a winning start.
Iran retaliates after US strikes kill four at wedding party, state media reports
Iranian news agencies said retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US targets had begun.
The Independent
India’s power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
As extreme heat and poor monsoon rains result in more demand for power in India for cooling and pumping out groundwater for agriculture, India is managing to meet its power needs
'Aura farming': The video game-inspired youth trend sweeping Latin America
Young people across Latin America are gathering on beaches, parks and other public spaces to take part in "aura battles," a trend that has moved from the internet to the real world
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast
China’s President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand following its Middle East deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has arrived in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East
Tucson, Arizona, police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime
Police in Arizona are investigating a shooting at a Tucson gay bar as a possible hate crime
Iran-US war latest: Trump’s military denies Tehran’s claim that it struck US base in Jordan
The latest US strikes follow Iranian attacks on shipping and American service members
White House plans its first press briefing in weeks but it’s anyone’s guess who will be behind the podium
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt officially stepped down last week — a replacement has yet to be revealed
Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing
Ariana Grande gave thanks to her fans during her last live show
Milo Yiannopoulos complains he was ‘swarmed’ by ICE agents in his deportation arrest
The former pro-ICE, far-right star claimed his arrest was not a ‘normal, lawful’ process
Trump says he's nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job
President Donald Trump says he’s nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent job
