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CBC.ca

Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi oil facilities, injuring dozens

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis attacked four cities in southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and setting oil installations ablaze in what appeared to be a major expansion of the six-month-old Middle ‌East war.

Thieves steal paintings from Renoir Museum on French Riviera

Thieves stole four paintings from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, the local mayor said, but dropped two of them in the gardens ​as police, alerted by alarms, gave chase ​early Tuesday.

Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv kill 2, ending pause in attacks

Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles early on Tuesday, resuming its air attacks after a brief halt for the visit of U.S. peace negotiators, killing two people and triggering fires across the Ukrainian capital.

Back to school: Everything you need to know about Ontario's education policy changes

Changes for the 2026-2027 school year include mandatory final exams, attendance grading, a financial literacy graduation requirement, new student and family support offices, and a revised kindergarten curriculum.

Why thousands are paying to watch people play Dungeons & Dragons live

The growing world of "actual play" is taking tabletop role-playing games from living rooms and online streaming to sold-out theatres. Performers and scholars say its appeal lies in the unpredictability and intimacy of seeing characters and storytelling take shape in real time while prioritizing identity and community.

Parents are pushing back on classroom screen time in a 'techlash' over too much technology in schools

A pushback is emerging against screen time in school and tech tools woven into education today, with some parents linking it to a range of woes, from waning student attention spans to data breaches that put student privacy at risk.

Flights to Jakarta resume after volcanic ash forced 2-day closure of several Indonesian airports

Flights to and from Indonesia's capital of Jakarta resumed early Tuesday after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights.

New prize named for late author Andrew Pyper will recognize horror and thriller writers

Heidi Pyper says she's frustrated that horror and thriller writers like her late husband, Andrew Pyper, don't get the recognition they deserve, noting that he wasn't considered for Canada's top literary prizes because of the genre of his books. She hopes a new prize will help honour his legacy and encourage other writers.

Chrétien offers blunt assessment of Canada-U.S. trade war

Former prime minister Jean Chrétien tells CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault that Canada made the right move with counter-tariffs and expanding them shouldn’t be off the table.

Illinois mother charged with killing toddler 'invested' in Lindsay Clancy case: prosecutors

An Illinois woman charged with killing her two-year-old son had been closely following the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy and was texting friends about the case just hours before her son was found dead, prosecutors said.
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Toronto Star

Trump threatens Canadian jetmaker Bombardier, which has an extensive US footprint

Bombardier's supply chain includes about 2,800 U.S. companies in 47 states, the company said.

Nicaragua tells top UN court Germany is violating international law by selling weapons to Israel

The proceedings are the latest legal attempt to rein in Israel’s military campaign after South Africa accused Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice in 2023.

Houthi strikes set fire to Saudi oil sites and wound 73, plus other key Mideast news

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have ignited fires at several oil facilities and wounded dozens of people, raising the stakes in renewed fighting between a U.S. ally and an Iranian proxy just days after deadly clashes in Iran, Lebanon and…

Niagara Falls firefighter recruits to climb Skylon Tower four times in bunker gear to mark 9/11 anniversary

A class of six new recruits will climb 660 stairs to the top of Skylon Tower Friday to raise funds for Project Share and Niagara Health Foundation — roughly the number of stairs climbed by first responders in the original…

Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 still missing

The thieves dropped one of the paintings as they fled the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, the statement said.

UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank in a toughening of its stance

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said that the measures were “specifically targeted at the expansion of these settlements, which are illegal under international law, in the West Bank.”

Our critic picks TIFF's 10 must-see films, including 2 from Canada

Peter Howell’s selections feature a hangout comedy, an absurdist Brian Mulroney documentary and a buzzy hitman thriller starring Mahershala Ali.

Blue Jays vs. Athletics: Defensive miscues, shaky Cease start doom Toronto in walk-off loss

The Cy Young contender gave up five runs (four earned) on four hits, two walks while striking out six over five innings.

Why new Toronto rentals aren't easing the supply crunch at the lower end of market

Two studies point to higher vacancy rates in newer, luxury buildings, with one pointing to 'limited downward filtering of new supply.'

If you make $77,000 a year, you can crack the condo market in this Toronto neighbourhood

This housing data expert has identified the 5 most affordable areas in Toronto for condos and detached homes, and the income needed to attain them.
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Globe and Mail

How rescuers found Nepal tunnel workers alive after nine days

Two Nepali workers emerged alive after spending nine days trapped inside a flooded hydropower tunnel following the country's flood disaster. Here's how their rescue unfolded.

Huawei heads to trial in U.S. over its business dealings in Iran

Jury selection begins eight years after U.S. prosecutors charged the Chinese tech company with defrauding HSBC, other banks

Airline execs recall how they navigated 9/11 and plunge in air travel demand after the attacks

Tough choices among aviation and government leaders in the days and weeks afterward pushed some airlines to the brink and beyond

Russia resumes attacks on Kyiv after brief pause for U.S. envoys’ visit

Zelensky said he planned to meet Trump later in September and aimed to discuss a winter air defence support package

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite oil facilities, wound 73, officials say

Strikes are a major escalation in conflict between important U.S. ally and Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen

First-ever GOP midterm convention this week could magnify the party’s perils

The political convention is forcing Republican candidates stake a stance on Trump ahead of November

To build in America, developers need to navigate the trade war

Rising material costs linked to tariffs, as well as fluctuating oil prices and a tight labour market are weighing on the construction industry

‘We are here’: Two men’s nine-day survival in a Nepal flood tunnel, and the frantic effort to pull them out alive

Hydropower workers believed to have been buried when a glacier collapsed took shelter in an air pocket just 160 meters from the exit

UN investigators find evidence of UAE links to Sudan war

Abu Dhabi trained and financed Colombian mercenaries who participated in the massacre of civilians in Darfur, UN report says

Thousands protest in Berlin after far-right AfD win

Several thousand people gathered at the Berlin Brandenburg Gate in protest on Monday (September 7), a day after the far-right AfD reached a landslide win in the state elections of Saxony-Anhalt.
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Global News

Nepal holds day of mourning after deadly floods kill at least 1,300

The government had declared Monday an official day of mourning and ordered flags at government offices lowered to half-staff.

Germany’s Merz ‘shocked’ by far-right AfD state election victory

The anti-migration and Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany, or AfD, fell just short of a majority in Sunday’s vote in Saxony-Anhalt.

U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’

Diplomats say the U.S., Britain, France and Germany now seek to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations.

U.S. envoys Witkoff, Kushner hold ‘encouraging’ talks in Ukraine

The trip by the Americans follows a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday, as both sides have escalated their aerial attacks.

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, strands thousands as flights cancelled

Volcanic ash spread across parts of Jakarta and Lampung province on Sumatra’s southern tip, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said.

New Delhi building collapse leaves 1 dead, others trapped

Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken ageing structures.

U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy ships

The U.S. military says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships in the region.

Carney made reforms a factor in recognizing Palestine: Here’s where they stand

A year after Canada recognized the State of Palestine, questions remain about the reforms Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Palestinian Authority had committed to.

2 trapped workers rescued from tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods

Search teams first heard voices from inside the tunnel in the morning, allowing them to locate the two men, Nepalese lawmaker Shri Ram Neupane said.

Russian strikes kill at least 3 in Ukraine ahead of expected U.S. peace talks

The air war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified as the conflict stretches into its fifth year following Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour.
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New York Times

AfD’s Far Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader Merz

Antipathy to Chancellor Friedrich Merz was a reason the far right surged in a state election. Though he does not face a national election until 2029, his leadership is under increasing scrutiny.

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank, Accuses Settlers of Ethnic Cleansing

Ed Miliband, the U.K. foreign secretary, said Britain believes there is ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in areas of the West Bank, and will ban goods from illegal settlements.

Oil Climbs Toward $100 a Barrel Following Houthi Attacks

Analysts said they expected the price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, to remain elevated for the rest of the year.

China’s Surging Exports Loom Over Trump’s Talks With Xi

China’s exports grew by a quarter in the month of August, weeks before its leader, Xi Jinping, is set to meet with President Trump in Washington.

Thieves Steal Artworks From Renoir Museum in France

Almost a year after the brazen Louvre heist, thieves targeted a museum that was formerly the artist’s home in the south of France.

After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality

The Mamdani administration is releasing more than 170,000 pages of documents related to the air quality around the World Trade Center site in the months after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Canadian Jet Maker Is Target in Trump’s Trade War

Bombardier has been embroiled in U.S. trade disputes before. President Trump threatened to bar the company from selling in the United States.

Top Mathematician Announces New Institute for A.I. Safety

Jacob Tsimerman, a recent recipient of the Fields Medal, believes that higher mathematics can help curb the dangers of runaway artificial intelligence.

Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down

Investors are focused on strong corporate earnings and A.I., while looking past the war in Iran. But rising interest rates are an increasing risk to the rally.

‘60 Minutes’ Prepares for a High-Pressure Premiere After Its Turbulent Shake-Up

Nick Bilton, the new executive producer, has begun to put his stamp on the show. Up first: an exclusive interview with an officer who was aboard the F-15 fighter shot down over Iran.

CNBC

AstraZeneca's COPD drug scores two late-stage trial wins as full data boosts blockbuster hopes

The full data reinforces hopes that the drug could be a breakthrough COPD treatment and reach AstraZeneca's peak annual sales forecast of more than $5 billion.

Trump says he's made 'Hundreds of Billions of Dollars on Stocks' for the U.S., in stream of AI posts

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a stream of AI-generated images and a series of sweeping and unverified claims on Truth Social on Sunday

Brent crude nears $100 after strikes on Saudi energy sites amid renewed Mideast hostilities

Oil prices rose Tuesday on worries over escalating Mideast tensions after the U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend.

Iran Foreign Ministry takes aim at Canada for support of U.S. actions in Strait of Hormuz

Canada had condemned Iran’s "destabilizing actions" in the Middle East, saying that it would work with partners to maintain significant pressure on Iran.

Australia to let social media users 'opt out' of algorithm-based feeds in fresh blow to big tech

Australia plans to give social media users the option to switch off algorithm-based feeds in proposed legislation, serving as the latest blow to tech giants.

Visa tells CNBC it is expanding data offering for blockchain lenders as demand for stablecoin-linked cards surges

Visa is doubling down on blockchain-powered financial services with a new program to help issuers of stablecoin-linked cards access loans.

The U.S. is trying to reduce its reliance on China for batteries. Here's what it's up against

The Department of Energy has given grants to small battery tech companies. But the U.S. has a few years to do what took China decades.

Pharma major Novartis falls 9% after three drug trial setbacks

Shares of Novartis tanked on Tuesday after results from its del-desiran drug trial disappointed investors.

TSMC, Samsung commit to ASML’s newest chipmaking tools as AI drives demand

TSMC and Samsung will adopt ASML’s High NA EUV tools for advanced chipmaking as AI drives demand for smaller, more complex semiconductors.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth $27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens

Duties on U.S. steel and aluminum products have doubled to 50% as a war of words between Washington and Ottawa continues.

Washington Post

Gulf nations build defenses and aim to bypass Hormuz as Iran war drags on

Remarks by at a regional conference underscored the challenge Washington faces in trying to impose economic pain on Iran while not harming its closest neighbors.

King sends letter to clarify Harry and Meghan’s status in U.K.

Prince Harry and Meghan said they were “a little surprised” they had not been told about the letter in advance, British media reported.

U.K. to bar import of goods from West Bank settlements in growing rift with Israel

The expected move marks the starkest break yet from the U.K.’s traditional role as a staunch supporter of Israel and comes in response to Israeli actions in the West Bank and Gaza.

German nationalists’ big win sounds alarm for mainstream politicians in Europe

“This has shaken us,” Chancellor Friedrich Merz said after Ulrich Siegmund led his Alternative for Germany party to victory in Saxony-Anhalt.

They formed to fight Haiti’s gangs. Now they’re an obstacle to peace.

As a U.S.-backed, U.N.-authorized force attempts to restore security, “self-defense brigades” pose a unique challenge.

Nationalist AfD wins key regional election in Germany but falls short of majority

Alternative for Germany, labeled “extremist” by German authorities, polled first in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt but still might not control the government.

In Kyiv, U.S. envoys say push is on for trilateral talks to end Russia’s war

Sunday’s visit by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner marks the first by President Donald Trump’s emissaries to the Ukrainian capital.

U.S. energy secretary says Iran nuclear deal ‘may not’ happen anytime soon

Military action is still needed to deal with the threat from Tehran, Chris Wright said on ABC’s “This Week.”

Deadly Iran wedding strike likely due to U.S. bomb missing a nearby target

Six bombs dropped by Navy jets targeted a communications complex in the coastal town of Kuhestak. One missed.

BBC

Nottingham attacks victim's death 'potentially preventable'

The Nottingham Inquiry hears there was a chance one of Valdo Calocane's victims may have survived.

McTominay's heart procedure 'a complete success'

Napoli say Scott McTominay's heart surgery "was a complete success" and expect the Scotland midfielder to resume training this month.

Canadian counter-tariffs come into force as US trade dispute escalates

The tariffs will apply to $20bn worth of American products, jeopardising the stability of the world's largest bilateral trading relationship.

Pensioner with 'largest hoard' of child abuse images found in Scotland jailed

The 83-year-old from Stenhousemuir was found to have more than two million images on a number of devices.

What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?

British designer Paul Smith: 'Nobody cares how good you used to be in fashion'

The celebrated British fashion designer invited BBC News to his office to talk about his career and a rubber chicken.

I was fired from The Voice - I didn't want to leave, says Sir Tom Jones

The Welsh singer has appeared as an on-off coach on the singing competition since it premiered in 2012.

Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed

Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.

Prince George begins first day at a rainy Eton College

The 13-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, by attending the elite private school.

Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years

The presenter said it had been "deeply rewarding" but added that "now is the right time for a change".

The Independent

Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts absurd map claiming the island for America

Iceland summoned the U.S. ambassador on Monday after President Donald Trump posted an image on social media showing the island and other countries covered ​by the American flag

UK politics live: Miliband accuses Israel of ‘turning a blind eye’ to ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in the West Bank

The US are also said to be annoyed, with their ambassador to Israel describing the sanctions as an ‘irrational action’

Dark website owner who encouraged ‘swatting’ and hoax bomb calls loses sentence bid

One hoax call in Cardiff caused ‘widespread panic and disruption’

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow ‘held secret war games where soldiers defeated Nato and seized Swedish island’

Russian ballistic missiles rain on Ukraine just a day after US peace envoys held a press conference in Kyiv alongside Zelensky

Britain’s third-biggest taxpayer Chris Rokos to relocate to Greece – reports

Mr Rokos paid an estimated £330 million in the latest tax year, according to the Sunday Times Tax List.

Harry and Meghan surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released letter on non-working royal status

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, were surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released a letter that made clear they remain non-working members of the royal family

IKEA wins EU court battle against Belgian far-right party after trademark row

The European Union’s highest court ruled in IKEA’s favour on Tuesday

Author fined for destroying bat roosts during 19th-century church conversion

Jonathan Wedge was caught out by his own Instagram posts

UK to announce trade ban on Israeli West Bank settlements

Move expected to be announced by foreign secretary on Tuesday is set to draw fierce criticism from the US and Israel

Salary of highest paid world leader to increase by £800k a year

Salaries of political leaders stand in sharp contrast to what median wage workers make