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Globe and Mail
Spain establishing immediate border controls with Italy over migration spat
Italy imposed its own controls last week following mass influx of migrants from Morocco into Spanish enclave of Ceuta
U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republican who died last month was among Ukraine’s most outspoken allies in Congress
U.S. appeals court blocks construction of Trump’s White House ballroom
Court says it would stay its own ruling for two weeks to allow the administration to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court
Republican Sen. Cassidy backs Blanche for U.S. attorney-general, paving way for confirmation
Blanche’s confirmation was thrown into doubt over opposition from two other Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins
Christian nationalists aim to remake the U.S. in their image, starting with this Idaho town
For decades, pastor Doug Wilson’s patriarchal brand of Christianity was on the fringe. In the Trump era, his gospel is gaining ground
Thai teen kills seven at home and school before shooting himself
A teenage Thai student killed at least five people and himself at a school outside Bangkok on Friday after fatally shooting his grandparents, police said, in the Southeast Asian nation's worst mass killing in nearly four years.
Ukraine’s latest long-range drone attack hits another Wildberries warehouse
Kyiv has regularly hit targets in the distant Urals this year and has even struck a Russian oil refinery in western Siberia
Behind the lines with the Fano insurgency battling Ethiopia’s government
With the country at a crossroads, militias mobilize to defend the Amhara ethnic group
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid escalating Gulf turmoil
Agreement stipulates that an armed attack against any of the three would be regarded as an attack on all
Thai teen kills seven in rampage at home and school before shooting himself
Police say 23 people were wounded in the incident
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Global News
Canada’s avocado supply not impacted by U.S. pause on Mexico inspections
The U.S. government this week halted inspection activities in Michoacan, Mexico's top avocado-producing state, where organized crime groups have extorted growers and exporters.
Abbot’s kneecap returned 70 years after it was taken from 13th century grave
George Box, who died last year, was 11 when he swiped the bone fragment while on a school trip to Glastonbury Abbey in the summer of 1956.
U.S. Senate passes bill that would impose punishing new sanctions on Russia
The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports that fund the Ukraine war.
At least 7 dead in student gunman shooting in Thailand, officials say
Five school staff members, including teachers and administrators, died in the shooting around 10 a.m. at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok.
Trump orders ‘birth tourism’ ban in new bid to limit birthright citizenship
The orders come after an earlier effort by Trump to overturn birthright citizenship was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled it's protected by the U.S. Constitution.
Canada must ‘be vigilant’ of foreign actors targeting technology: minister
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada must 'be vigilant' of foreign actors targeting the country's technology, pointing to artificial intelligence and intellectual property.
Europe’s new AI transparency rules are in effect. Should Canada copy them?
As of Sunday, AI systems in Europe must explicitly notify users when they're dealing with AI instead of a human, while AI-generated content like deepfakes must be labelled.
Rapid endometriosis tests now available in the U.K. What about Canada?
The tests will help rapidly reduce the time it takes for women to be told whether they have the condition, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
EXCLUSIVE: Key members of India’s Bishnoi gang named in Canadian intelligence report
The gang’s leaders are profiled in the report by the Canada Border Services Agency’s Intelligence and Investigations Directorate.
Mexican influencer Cesar Gastelum shot dead during livestream
Gastelum, who had nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok and was best known for posting comedy skit videos, was streaming outside a fast food restaurant when he was shot.
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New York Times
They’re Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries.
Students Skinned a Bear in a Dorm. Cornell Realized It Should Ban That.
After two Cornell University students skinned a black bear in a communal kitchen last year to make a meal, the school changed the rules.
A Generation on Antidepressants Searches for the Exit
Many people feel that antidepressants block their true emotions, but they don’t have guidance about how to get off these drugs.
Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse
Also, Trump officials are searching for Cuba’s next leader. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
New Jersey Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Delaney Hall
The state attorney general said that her office had issued subpoenas and would investigate whether employees at the migrant detention center had violated civil rights.
Schumer, Despite Party Tensions, Forges Ahead in Fight for Senate
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.
AMA: Peter Thiel, Chris Rufo and the D.S.A.
Ezra Klein answers listeners’ questions.
Houthis Claim Attack on Yemeni Military Camp
Recent escalating tensions between the Iran-backed group and the Yemeni government have prompted fears that a truce in place since 2022 is nearing collapse.
Trump Officials Deport Group of Mexicans Despite Torture Risk
Immigration authorities used a rare authority to deport them, even though their removal was blocked over concerns they would be tortured if returned.
Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry and the Look of the Celebrity Statesman
What the former prime minister’s boyfriend rebrand says about the intersection of politics and entertainment.
CNBC
Shares of this digital medical platform jumped more than 100% overnight. Here’s why
The company is seeing huge profitability potential and a larger addressable market as a result of AI search.
Rockstar Energy founder builds Celsius stake, wants to take over as CEO
Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage told CNBC he now controls 12 million shares of Celsius Holdings, amounting to roughly 4.7% of the energy drink company.
‘SaaSpocalypse’ debate intensifies as software stocks swing wildly
This week saw massive moves in both directions for software stocks, as investors try to figure out which names are best insulated from artificial intelligence.
Treasury yields drop after surprise jobs loss in July
The U.S. unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, raising fresh concerns about the labor market while dimming the immediate outlook for higher Fed interest rates.
U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate would hold steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Oil prices rise as as market waits on deal to open Strait of Hormuz
News of Iran's restrictive draft plan for the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices higher, renewing concerns over supply disruptions.
Trump revives effort to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Trump aide Dan Scavino told Cook there is "sufficient reason to believe that you made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements."
Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chain
Burger King is once again the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by system-wide sales.
Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report
Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals.
Trump teased an Iran deal that didn't come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening
As oil reserves and munitions stockpiles reportedly dwindle, analysts wonder how much longer markets will pounce when the Trump admin. dangles an Iran deal.
Washington Post
7 killed and more than 20 injured in Thailand school shooting
Authorities say a teen killed his two grandparents and five teachers and staff before taking his own life.
On Hiroshima anniversary, Japan’s premier shifts tone on nuclear policy
Ultraconservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi left a subtle opening in remarks Thursday for rethinking Japan’s “Three Non-Nuclear Principles.”
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman won’t fully reopen strait
Oil prices jumped after the comments by senior Iranian officials on the talks to manage traffic through the waterway.
U.S.-Canada relations go up in smoke
There’s been something in the air in D.C. this summer — namely wildfire smoke and frustration over Canada’s inability to keep it on its side of the border.
BBC
Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies
Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from neighbouring Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.
Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.
Police failings revealed as sex offender left free to murder and attack women
Simon Levy’s second murder victim, Sheryl Wilkins, could have been saved, senior Met officer admits.
Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.
Serial sex offender guilty of murdering two women and raping third
Simon Levy, from Tottenham, was left free to kill due to a string of police and court blunders.
Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.
'Like a bus seat back in the day' - new Wales kit leaves fans divided
Some are claiming the new home football shirt is the worst in Wales' history.
Flintoff leaves England Lions head coach role
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff steps down as head coach of England Lions.
The Independent
Some fish swimming in the Great Lakes could be upward of 400 years old, new study finds
Previous research had put the ‘living dinosaur’ fish’s life expectancy at 150 years
US sanctions Dubai crypto exchange for allegedly aiding Iran’s IRGC money laundering
A Reuters probe revealed Shelbit moved crypto for Iran’s central bank, a major illegal online gambling operation, and addresses linked by the Israeli government to the IRGC
More of England at risk of moving into drought next week
The Environment Agency suggested ‘several areas’ could move towards or into drought next week
Counter-terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe death reopen attempted burglary probe
The incident at an address in Greater London was reported in April 2025
Some migrants hoping to come to the US will have to post a refundable $250,000 bond
‘Immigrating to the United States is a privilege, not a right,’ Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott says
Toddler at center of Texas brain-death dispute is taken off life support and dies
The family has not publicly stated the reasons behind the decision to remove her from life support
Bari Weiss’ handpicked CBS anchor took two weeks off – and the show had its best ratings in months without him
Tony Dokoupil returns to his hosting duties on Monday night
Lindsay Clancy’s doctor details her five-day psychiatric hospital stay before children’s killings
Her hospital visit is a key chapter in both the prosecution and defense narratives about her mental state when she strangled the children
Over 50 decomposing bodies found inside Chicago funeral home
Officials said the conditions at the funeral home were so deplorable that there were maggots on the bodies
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Football stadium in Odesa damaged by Russian strike
One woman was injured in the attack which came a day before a Ukrainian Premier League game
