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CBC.ca

This summer will be different on P.E.I. as crews arrive to film novel adaptation for Netflix
Lips are sealed on Netflix’s plans for filming on Prince Edward Island, but it's starting to look like this summer in the province will be different.

2 men found guilty of murdering Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand in Dominica
Two men have been found guilty of murdering Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand in Dominica, according to Radio-Canada. In December, 2023, the couple was found dead in a burnt-out car in the Caribbean country where they had lived since 1997.

Ontario NDP leader says Premier Ford 'has the answers' about what's in soot blanketing Hamilton communities
After Hamilton neighbourhoods were blanketed by an unknown black substance in early July, Ontario's official opposition is calling on the government to share what it knows about the recurring issue.

15-year-old arrested in Seattle festival shooting was armed with ghost gun: police
Police Chief Shon Barnes told a news conference that the weapon was a 9 mm gun from Polymer80 — a now-defunct company that was once a leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts.

Tornado risk for parts of northern, central Alberta; severe storm forecast for Edmonton
Albertans located west and north of Edmonton are being warned about the possibility of a tornado Tuesday afternoon; city residents advised to be ready for a severe thunderstorm.

Canadian NATO intern accused of spying denied bail in Belgium
A Canadian intern accused of spying at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been denied bail and will remain in custody. Belgian prosecutors allege she spied for a third country and was part of a criminal organization.

Shopify CEO appears to endorse giving more votes to wealthy Canadians
The billionaire CEO of one of Canada's largest companies has come under fire for seeming to endorse stripping voting rights from some and giving more votes to the ultra wealthy. Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke replied positively to a post on X suggesting a system of "weighted voting proportional to the amount of income tax you pay," from no votes for people who don't pay income tax to five votes for anyone paying $500,000 or more.

White House taunts Katy Perry with another video after her Firework rebuke
It appears the White House isn't done with Katy Perry.

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion US operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion US company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA.

Canadian government removes cap on online passport renewals
The federal government is lifting a limit on how many Canadians can apply online to renew their passports, Immigration Minister Lena Diab announced on Tuesday.
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Toronto Star

Toronto INKAS headquarters for global armoured vehicle company struck by gunfire
No injuries were reported, but the business was damaged and police found evidence of gunfire, they said.

Salsa on St. Clair organizer vows to continue after key sponsor of Toronto festival pulls out
TLN president Aldo Di Felice says he's met with Toronto's mayor to ensure the street festival will continue after the Hillcrest Village BIA voted to "discontinue its sponsorship."

Navdeep Bains leads Liberal leadership rivals in fundraising
The latest Elections Ontario figures show donors have contributed $350,058 to the Bains campaign, putting him ahead of Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Lee Fairclough in second place with $258,234.

Billy Bishop airport expansion isn't dead, Ford minister insists
Blasting Ottawa for listening to 'a small fringe group in Toronto,' Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria insists the project 'makes sense.'

Toronto’s pricey World Cup Fan Festival tickets proved a hard sell. Here's how many were bought
The city said its sale rate of 44 per cent for VIP tickets to the World Cup watch party generated $5 million, but it's not clear how much the cash strapped municipality will get to keep.

Amazon Prime to stream Wednesday NHL games, playoff series under Rogers deal
The streaming service will also carry select Stanley Cup playoff series, including two first-round series and one second-round matchup annually, under the deal announced Tuesday.

He was fatally shot in a Toronto parking lot in 2022. Now police hope a new sketch and video will help find his killer
Ding Ping Wang was sitting inside his parked car when an unknown man fatally shot him in November 2022.

9 arrested as Halton police dismantle Toronto-area human trafficking ring: 'Just the tip of the iceberg'
Twelve victims were discovered in the investigation dubbed Project Troubadour — the largest in Halton police's history — after a "strong and brave woman" came forward to police last year.

Doug Ford should 'return the city's land' taken over for Billy Bishop expansion, says Toronto council motion
The future of Billy Bishop airport will be up for debate at this week's council meeting.

Toronto business group says Billy Bishop airport living on 'borrowed time' without expansion
Business groups are frustrated the airport expansion isn't moving forward, calling the move a missed opportunity to aid the ailing airport.
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Globe and Mail

OpenAI’s rogue agent compromised account at second AI startup, executive says
Days-long hacking spree compromised customer at New York-based Modal Labs along with AI firm Hugging Face
Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' by Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump joined foreign leaders, lawmakers and others at a memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday at Washington National Cathedral.
U.S. lawmakers to vote on Russia sanctions bill in tribute to late Senator Lindsey Graham
Graham was among Kyiv’s most influential and outspoken allies in Congress in its four-year-old war against Russia
Zelensky meets with Trump at White House, seeking further U.S. help in war with Russia
Two leaders discuss ways for Ukraine to produce its own powerful weapons and ‘other ideas that could help’ in its ongoing war
Takaichi urges residents to 'take all precautions' after major quake
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged residents in Kumamoto Prefecture to evacuate and stay vigilant after an earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday.
Russia explores support for online retailers after Ukrainian drone attack damages, sources say
Drones damaged at least seven Wildberries warehouses, destroying around 10-per-cent of the company’s storage capacity

China pushes back on industrial overcapacity claims ahead of U.S probe results
On Friday, the U.S. imposed higher tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies, including China, saying they had failed to effectively enforce a ban on goods produced with forced labour

World leaders gather to honour late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in Washington
It’s the start of two days of services, with burial Wednesday in his home state of South Carolina

‘It’s something inhuman,’ says volunteer aiding firefighting in Spain
Volunteers who are joining the fight against wildfires in Ávila, west of Madrid, express their anger over lack of assistance from authorities as they fight to save the the city and area west of Madrid. The fire has become Spain’s largest on record, scorching more than 500 square kilometres, the government said.
'Crashing down all at once': Japan quake damages castle, shrines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, snarling travel and triggering evacuation orders and warnings for aftershocks.
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Global News

Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officials
Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.

Could Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian ship merge 2 ongoing wars?
Iran has vowed to respond to Saturday's attack, which Ukraine claimed was targeting a vessel that was allegedly carrying military equipment between Iran and Russia.

France order 4,000 more evacuations as fires ravage southwest Europe
France may never have seen an evacuation on this scale in peacetime, as it is “very likely” to be the largest civilian evacuation operation ever carried out in the country.

U.S. walks out on UN meeting following France’s human rights criticism
The surprise move during a U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed U.S. opposition to giving U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk another four-year term.

Nearly 500 civilians dead in Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, UN says
The report also explores other human rights issues, including a deadly crackdown on protests in western Afghanistan over restrictions on women’s clothing.

Canadian aid in Gaza squandered by Israeli actions, UN says
The UN official overseeing water and sanitation in Gaza is praising Canada's support for Palestinians but warns that some of its aid money is being squandered by Israel's actions.

Dozens injured, missing after 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

Canadians returning from ISIS ‘highly likely’ to pose threat, intelligence report says
The report by Canada's threat assessment agency highlights the risks posed by veterans of the terror group.

Minister vows probe of ‘quite serious’ charges against Canadian NATO intern
Officials will look into whether the suspect arrested on espionage charges in Belgium has done any work for agencies in Canada, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.

Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.
A judge set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.
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New York Times

At Graham’s Farewell, a Glimpse Into Power in Trump’s Washington
The political evolution of Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senator, both captivated and confused many of his old friends but reflected the changing order in the nation’s capital.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn $83.3 Million Award in Carroll Defamation Case
President Trump paid E. Jean Carroll more than $5 million from a 2023 lawsuit, but he is now asking the court to overturn a much larger award that a jury ordered him to pay in 2024 for defaming her.

ICE Arrests Surge at Airports, Opening New Front in Deportation Drive
Federal agents are arresting spouses of Americans, tech workers and others whose visas have expired, including many who have active applications to stay in the country.

Mark Zuckerberg Blasts Centralization of A.I. Power
In an interview, Meta’s chief executive took aim at Anthropic and OpenAI, which have pushed to tightly control A.I. development, and said he supported “more openness.”

What Is Open-Weights A.I.?
As Silicon Valley debates how artificial intelligence software should be created, “open weights” have been a major part of the discussions. Here’s what to know.

Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him
A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.

Gov. Sherrill in the Hot Seat After U.S. Demand for Noncitizens’ Names
After disclosing that thousands of ineligible people were added to the voter rolls, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is trying to bring accountability while resisting President Trump’s narrative.

What’s Going on With Mitch McConnell? Kentucky’s Governor Has Questions.
Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.

How to Predict the Weather in Our Era of Freakish Storms
I didn’t want to have to depend on a weather app to know when the storms are coming.

A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge.
Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.
CNBC

Oil prices rise after U.S. blocks surprise attack from Iran
West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose Tuesday night after Centcom said that American forces blocked an attack from Iran.

SK Hynix second-quarter profit surges 557% to a new high — but misses estimates
SK Hynix announces second quarter earnings on Wednesday

Ford raises guidance after Q2 earnings beat, says F-Series recovery is on track
Ford cited operational improvements, resilient vehicle pricing and a high sales mix of profitable products for its performance and the improved guidance.

Treasury yields edge lower ahead of Fed rates decision as oil prices tumble
Traders are awaiting the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision this week.

AMD, Intel and Micron extend losses as chip stocks get clobbered
Semiconductor stocks fell on Tuesday, extending a rout in chipmakers after another weak session on Wall Street.

Apple touches $5 trillion market cap for first time
The jockeying between Apple and Nvidia reflects a debate about the future of AI that has preoccupied investors this summer.

UPS expects third-quarter domestic revenue to be flat but CEO tells CNBC the company is through its 'bumps'
UPS beat Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year guidance in its second-quarter earnings report Tuesday.

Analysis: Kevin Warsh has three reasons to hold off on a Fed rate hike this week
At the Fed’s July meeting, the new chairman will reveal how he weighs energy shocks, AI-driven price pressure, the task forces and pressure from Trump.

Elon Musk stocks take $1.5 trillion hit with fresh test in SpaceX lockup ahead
It's been a rough month for Elon Musk, if there is such a thing for the world's richest man.

44 states are aligned on one thing in their fight against prediction markets. It's about sports wagering
The letter is part of the commission’s public comment period for the first draft of its proposed rule on regulating prediction markets.
Washington Post

Powerful earthquake strikes southern Japan; dozens reported missing
There are reports of at least one fatality after the 7.1-magnitude quake on the island of Kyushu. Nearly 50,000 homes were left without power.

In China, a sober-curious generation challenges a business culture of heavy drinking
Alcohol has been a fixture of professional and social life in China for decades, but a new generation is resisting pressure to drink excessively — or at all.

Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay
Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Kyiv’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in Washington with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Bridge connecting Canada and U.S. opens after Trump tried to block it
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is crucial to trade.

Zelensky is first foreign leader to visit Burnham, U.K.’s new prime minister
The meeting at a British naval base where Ukrainian military personnel are being trained highlighted ongoing support for Kyiv against Russia.

Deadly U.S. boat strikes have failed to curb cocaine supply, Pentagon and DEA officials say
The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.
BBC

Soppy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow
Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.

Are there already worrying signs for Vrancken's Hearts?
Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson delivers a scathing verdict as Wouter Vrancken's reign begins with a chastening Champions League elimination.

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue
The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
The two leaders were in Washington to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Israel and advocate for US aid to Ukraine.

Despair to delight for Wales' golden girl Evans
Gymnast Ruby Evans goes from despair to gold in Glasgow after glory in the floor final at the Commonwealth Games.

Savinho open to leaving Man City amid Spurs interest
Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club and is keen to join Premier League rivals Tottenham.

Grieving mum was told baby's ashes were animal remains
Lucy Ness says "I hope my baby's remains are with someone who loves them like I loved these".

Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits lose income if their children take on apprenticeships.

Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power?
Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after after five years out of management?
The Independent
BBC no longer top choice for where to watch TV
Ofcom said the figures underlined the ‘growing challenges’ faced by traditional broadcasters from global streaming platforms and online video services

Utah bride accused of setting fire to Mormon church the day before her wedding
Security footage showed Lenita Joy Moreno allegedly stealing lighters from Ace Hardware store while shopping for wedding decor

Woman who turned 105 hopes to celebrate next birthday with ‘a good strong whisky’
Mary Davidson Smith received 105 cards for her 105th birthday – including from King Charles

Warning for UK holidaymakers over ‘dangerous’ travel item sold on Amazon and eBay
More than 10,000 of the unsafe adaptors may have already been sold to UK shoppers

‘Highly dangerous’ travel adaptors found for sale to UK consumers
All 14 devices bought by Electrical Safety First from Ali Express, eBay, Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop failed basic safety tests.

Viewers now as likely to turn to Netflix as the BBC when deciding what to watch
Netflix is now the first choice for 26% of viewers when looking for something to watch – with the BBC at 25%, according to an Ofcom report.

More than 33 million illicit cigarettes seized from UK shops in major crackdown
The haul is part of Operation CeCe, a joint initiative between National Trading Standards and HM Revenue and Customs

Burnham warned ‘no scope’ for extra borrowing to fund cost-of-living support
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the new Government will be squeezed by more persistent inflation.

Burnham warned he will have to raise taxes or cut spending to fund his pledges
Leading economic think tank warns there is ‘no capacity’ to borrow more with inflation set to go higher than expected, growth set to plummet and a massive squeeze on spending
More than 200,000 migrants have taken Trump up on his offer to get paid for self-deporting
White House officials, including Stephen Miller, reportedly pressured the Department of Homeland Security to boost the numbers























