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CBC.ca
Élections Québec to mail voter information in French only for 1st time in a provincial election
Élections Québec will send voters information documents in French only for the first time in a general election to comply with changes to Quebec's language laws, the agency said in a news release on Tuesday.
2 tankers carrying Saudi oil hit in Strait of Hormuz as war shows no signs of stopping
Two supertankers carrying Saudi oil were struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, according to shipping intelligence and tracking firms Marisks and Kpler.
Russian air attacks kill 12 in Kyiv region on 6th day of strikes
Russian air attacks killed 12 people and injured several more in Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Tuesday, authorities said, in the sixth consecutive day of strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
Protein-maxxing and the age of self-optimization
From protein-maxxing to tracking sleep scores and step counts, what's behind the drive for a quantified and optimized self?
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Toronto Star
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.
Doug Ford's government will remove these Toronto bike lanes after a years-long saga. A look at how we got here
Ontario's highest court ruled that tearing out Toronto's main downtown bike lanes does not violate Charter rights, clearing the way for their removal.
Ontario teacher unions push to keep some bargaining issues with local boards as provincial talks stall
The leaders of the province's five big education unions released a joint statement Tuesday morning, a day after their contracts expired.
Doug Ford is hiring contractors to remove Toronto’s major bike lanes, as advocates warn of bidding 'minefield'
The province is a step closer to tearing out bike lanes on Toronto's busiest streets after a victory at the Appeal Court earlier this month.
Does Canada really need Alberta's new $43B pipeline? This analysis says it's a massive risk
A global energy think tank suggests a global energy transition away from oil is likely to drive down prices and undermine the West Coast pipeline idea.
Google maps Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the U.S. — will Apple follow suit? What to know about Trump's renaming push
Here’s who gets to decide and where the centuries-old name came from.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple amid the AI boom and U.S. trade difficulties.
Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
The U.S. Postal Service is poised to launch an error-riddled computer system that could jeopardize the process of mail voting, whistleblower warns.
Iran's president says Iran would return to ceasefire agreement if US does, and other Mideast news
Iran is ready to return to the ceasefire deal reached with the United States in June if Washington does the same, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday, in conciliatory remarks following the first exchange of fire between the two countries…
Bryan Adams calls out Trump tariff 'noise' for what it is — then lets his '51st State' rock anthem do the talking
Backstage in Hamilton last Friday, writes Neil Seeman, Canada's most durable rock star offered a simple master-class in resilience.
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Globe and Mail
Xi flexes China’s global influence as he meets with Putin ahead of Trump summit
The Chinese President called on members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to advocate for ‘equitable economic globalization’
Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial unable to reach unanimous verdict, deliberations continue
Jury could convict her of murder or manslaughter, or acquit her if jurors believe her deteriorating mental health was to blame
Residents of Venezuela oil hub await impact of renewed operations
Residents in Cabimas, a historic petroleum hub on Lake Maracaibo, have long lived next to wells, pipelines and oil terminals, witnessing first hand the environmental fallout of Venezuela’s collapsing oil industry.
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces lawmakers for first time since taking office
He has announced a series of modest money-saving measures, including a tax cut on domestic energy bills and a lowering of levies on pubs and nightclubs
U.S. expected to urge G20 to take hands-off approach to regulating AI
Canada plans to advocate balancing AI innovation with public trust and safety at the meeting
Former British PM Keir Starmer to stand down as MP to focus on international affairs
He had previously said he would remain as a lawmaker until the next general election
UN food agency to halve West Bank food assistance due to severe funding shortages
World Food Programme warns it may be forced to make further cuts in Gaza, where it supports 1.5 million people
Iran urges U.S. to honour June interim deal, says it would reciprocate
Tensions remain high after Trump threatens Tehran with further strikes
Bodies of two people found after Grand Canyon flood, one missing after around 80 rescued
Saturday’s flash flood severely damaged the only water pipeline serving Grand Canyon National Park
Israeli fire kills four in Gaza, military says it arrests Hamas militant
Witnesses said Israeli warplanes fired at least 12 missiles near the Katiba area in the west of Gaza City, an area crowded with displaced families
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Global News
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.
Nepal flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of missing
After Nepali authorities updated their figures Saturday, the combined toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 676 dead and nearly 3,000 people missing.
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New York Times
Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial: Jury Struggling to Reach a Verdict
Jurors sent a note after about 18 hours of deliberations saying they were deadlocked. The judge sent them back to keep deliberating.
Satsuki Katayama, the Woman at the Center of Japan’s Currency Fight
Japan’s finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, is under pressure to strengthen the yen while balancing competing demands from the prime minister and Washington.
Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk’s Investors Are Nervously Looking Into the Future
Novo Nordisk’s chief executive, Mike Doustdar, is a year into a corporate turnaround. He says investors are still underestimating the promise of the company’s drugs.
Bond Sell-Off Threatens to Squeeze Borrowers Around the World
Government yields are hitting multi-decade highs, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation. The effects will extend to mortgages, business loans and other types of credit.
JD Vance Called Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed ‘Evil’ in Speech
Vice President JD Vance also told Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, to “keep my wife’s name the hell out of your mouth.”
How the Supreme Court Locks Away Its Own History
After Justice Scalia died, the justices held private negotiations about locking away their papers. We may not see the ultimate record of the Roberts court for decades.
China or the U.S.? Two Meetings Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power.
As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, offering a split-screen view of a changing world.
How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump’s oil deal.
U.S. Sanctions on Iran Cut Off Students From Tests Needed for Study Abroad
The latest measures have forced the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate exams, isolating many Iranians most eager to foster ties with the world.
The 100 Best Easy Dinner Ideas for Right Now
The Weeknight 100 is back, with so many fast, delicious dinner ideas for busy times.
CNBC
Bessent reportedly 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.
Indian Prime Minister Modi asks Putin to end Ukraine war amid U.S. tariff threat on Russian oil
Indian PM Narendra Modi has urged Russia to end the Ukraine war and to cease hostilities.
Fed Governor Barr says he'll support rate hike if inflation doesn't ease
The policymaker said he's concerned about "broader price pressures taking hold" as inflation has prevailed above the Fed's 2% target.
Trump says U.S. growth could hit 20%. It’s happened only once since WWII
Trump argued rapid growth should not prompt Fed rate hikes, even as inflation remains above the central bank’s 2% target.
Global bond yields soar to multi-decade highs as Middle East turmoil reignites inflation fears
Bond yields surged across major markets Tuesday as U.S.-Iran hostilities revived energy and inflation risks, with Japan and U.K. yields at multi-decade highs.
Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares drop 9% in Hong Kong market debut
Shein made its Hong Kong market debut on Tuesday after years of attempts to go public.
Tehran urges return to June deal, oil prices rise as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard'
Iran launched an attack on two American bases in Jordan on Monday in retaliation for the U.S. attack on its Larak Island.
India rejects court order to uphold decades-old water-sharing treaty with Pakistan
The arbitration ruling adds a new layer of stress to a long-simmering water dispute between two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Euro zone inflation is back above 3%. Higher interest rates are likely to follow
The European Central Bank is seen hiking rates in September as the Iran war raises energy costs in the region.
A rerun of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis? HSBC's chief economist sees significant similarities
Surging U.S. bond yields, a weak Japanese yen and tech optimism dominated the financial environment in the lead-up to the crisis.
Washington Post
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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.
Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP
The move will trigger a by-election to replace the former prime minister in his London constituency.
I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout
Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.
Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father
Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.
Newcastle sign Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for £51m
Newcastle United sign Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille for an initial £51.4m.
Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say
Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.
Barcelona complete signing of Arsenal striker Jesus
Barcelona have completed the signing of Gabriel Jesus on a permanent deal.
BBC's Ski Sunday to end after nearly 50 years
The BBC is to end its Ski Sunday programme after nearly 50 years.
Trump says US position on Falklands 'one of many' under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
Aston Villa sign Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis
Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton.
The Independent
Samsung accused of selling ‘Mini LED’ TVs that don’t actually have Mini LED technology
Filed in Los Angeles federal court, the suit claims Samsung’s conduct "has misled consumers and diverted sales from TCL's genuine Mini LED televisions”
Andy Burnham speech latest: PM to face Commons grilling for first time as he sets out ‘positive’ vision for UK
Burnham set to give first Commons address as PM
Thailand issues prostitution warning as 5,000 US sailors arrive in tourist town after 200 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln will dock at Thailand's resort city of Pattaya, where prostitution is illegal
Top strategist warns Trump and MAGA face ‘historic losses’ in the midterms
With just two months until the midterm elections, Republicans are down in crucial battleground Senate races, according to new aggregate polling data
Iran-US war latest: Trump official says Hormuz will soon be a ‘worthless piece of water’ and threatens new sanctions
The closure of Hormuz has caused chaos in global energy markets
Woman needed 38 stitches after being attacked by an otter: ‘It felt like it was a human’
Lynnette Bellin says an aggressive otter pulled her underwater at Lake Tahoe before attacking her with its claws and teeth
Keir Starmer to stand down as MP triggering by-election and first political test for Burnham
The former prime minister said he would be turning his concentration to international affairs
U.S. job openings rise slightly to 7.3 million as labor market remains sturdy despite higher costs
Employers posted slightly more job openings in July but as the American labor market remained sturdy in the face of higher costs that are squeezing household budgets
For a century, journalists have had a voluntary ethics code. Editors are giving it an AI-era reboot
The Society of Professional Journalists is revising its Code of Ethics for the first time since 2014
