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CBC.ca

Passengers warned of delays at Toronto's Pearson airport after another CBSA inspection kiosk outage
Travellers in Toronto and at other Canadian airports are being warned of long wait times after an outage of the Canada Border Services Agency's inspection kiosks.
Ontario MPP Chris Scott takes 'short leave' after being charged with assault, kicked out of PC caucus
The member of provincial parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., has broken his silence, a week after being removed from Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government for facing criminal charges.

Buying Girl Guide cookies off the internet? Beware of scams
B.C. Girl Guides has issued a warning after a number of social media users complained about getting scammed while trying to purchase their popular mint chocolate cookies online.

Alberta Teachers' Association wants more than 5,000 new teachers to meet class-size recommendations
The president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association says its bargaining team asked the provincial government if it can fund class size recommendations established in 2003 following the province's last major teachers’ strike.

Vancouver wildlife photographer eclipses global competition with dramatic shot during solar event
Vancouver's Liron Gertsman has won the Bird Photographer of the Year title for a photo he took in 2024 off the coast of Mexico during a total solar eclipse that captured the silhouette of a frigatebird in flight.
Pope Leo's comments on 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in U.S. offend some conservatives
Pope Francis frequently drew the ire of conservative Catholics throughout his 12-year papacy. Leo, his American successor, raised eyebrows this week with comments that appeared to criticize the U.S. government's aggressive deportation plans.

5 million Canadians now covered by national dental care plan, but nearly half haven't been to a dentist
Health Canada is touting the uptake of its major public insurance program, but data shows that nearly half of the 5.2 million eligible patients haven't yet seen a dentist.
U.K. police say deadly rampage at Manchester synagogue was terrorist attack
An assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue Thursday in northern England and then began stabbing them, killing two and seriously wounding four in a terrorist attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year, police said.
RCMP horse auction offers prized Hanoverians and semen for sale
The RCMP is auctioning 16 Hanoverian horses and more than 70 doses of frozen semen to support its breeding program, which supplies the renowned Musical Ride.

Tenants win big in dispute over Toronto building's derelict swimming pool
Residents in a downtown Toronto apartment complex have won a $1.2-million settlement with their landlord in a case that began with a derelict tenant swimming pool.
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Toronto Star

Toronto’s next budget will be ‘leaner’ — and may have a lower property tax hike, budget chief says
“That’s not about cutting back... it’s about prioritizing our investments,” budget chief Shelley Carroll said Wednesday.

From Tina Turner to Ronaldo: 10 celebrity statues that missed the mark — and sparked backlash
Botched likenesses, bizarre poses and baffling design choices, these celebrity statues had fans doing double takes for all the wrong reasons.

Passengers warned of delays at Pearson airport due to CBSA system outages
Border agents first reported the issue around 11:30 a.m. and have not announced how long they expect the delays to last.

A Good Life: My mother gave me satin lingerie to boost my relationship "luck." How can I convince her she’s on the wrong track?
A Good Life is our advice column in which our philosophical advisers help you navigate everyday dilemmas

Would you pay $600 for a bottle of Canadian whisky?
J.P. Wiser's is releasing a new 27-year-old Canadian whisky aged in a barrel made from rare, highly sought-after Japanese oak — and it's got an eye-popping price tag.

MPP Chris Scott breaks his silence after arrest for spousal assault
The Sault Ste. Marie MPP, now sitting as an Independent, issued a statement Thursday.

Listen: We reveal the Jays' 2025 MVP, Rookie of the Year and other end-of-season award winners
We're joined by the MVP, Rookie of the Year and Unsung Hero of the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays

Canada issues warning for U.S.-bound travellers with gender-neutral passports
The advisory notes some countries, including the U.S., don't recognize the "X" gender identifier, meaning entry is not guaranteed.

Rogers is giving away 500 Blue Jays playoff tickets to every home game. How you can win a pair
Fans can log into the Rogers social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook where a specific location in the GTA will be announced at 8:30 a.m. on game days.

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Hamas considers its response to Trump's peace proposal
The plan, which has received wide international support, requires Hamas to release all remaining hostages, leave power in Gaza and disarm in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and an end to fighting.
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Globe and Mail
What we know so far about the U.K. synagogue attack
Police have confirmed that two people were killed and four others were seriously wounded in the attack
The war in Sudan is the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis. Here’s how it started and the toll so far
The conflict is in its third year, with the latest ceasefire talks going nowhere. Meanwhile, aid is falling far short of what’s needed

Gaza updates: Latest on Israel’s offensive, Trump’s peace plan and the famine
Check back here for key developments on the Israel-Hamas war

U.K. boosts policing around synagogues after Manchester attack
Two people have been killed and three others seriously wounded in a synagogue attack in northern England, according to police. Greater Manchester Police said the suspect is also believed to be dead.

Israeli navy forces board most Gaza flotilla vessels and detain dozens of activists
Israeli navy forces boarded most of the vessels and detained dozens of activists and a number of European lawmakers aboard a flotilla attempting to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza on Thursday, drawing condemnation from around the world.
Israeli naval forces intercept and board Gaza-bound flotilla boats
Israeli forces on Thursday intercept and board several boats that were part of the Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to camera footage from the group.
From Turkey to Argentina, protesters rally for Gaza flotilla
Protesters rallied in cities from Turkey to Argentina on Wednesday, after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza aid flotilla, with demonstrators voicing support for the mission and calling for the release of detained crew members.
Deadly attack at Manchester synagogue declared a terrorist incident, U.K. police say
Officers say two people are dead and four others in serious condition after a car rammed into a group of people and the driver then tried to enter the synagogue
Israeli navy intercepts several flotilla boats carrying aid to Gaza, detains activists
Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted photos and videos of some of the detainees saying they were ‘safe and in good health’ and would be transferred to Israel for deportation
Four injured in attack near U.K. synagogue on Yom Kippur, police say suspect shot
Witness says they had seen a car driven at members of the public and one man had been stabbed
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Global News

Deadly Manchester synagogue attack was terrorism, U.K. police say
Two people were killed in the attack as people gathered at an Orthodox synagogue on Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and most solemn day in the Jewish calendar.

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, arrests Greta Thunberg, other activists
The flotilla, which started out with more than 40 boats and nearly 450 activists, was carrying a symbolic amount of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Conservatives want to know if Liberal ‘lied’ about Kneecap entry ban
The group says it has still not received official notice about the decision, and Liberals have refused to provide clarity in the days since the announcement.

Jane Goodall, wildlife advocate and conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behaviour of primates.

Major risks at Ukrainian nuclear plant after power outage, Zelenskyy warns
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is one of four in Ukraine, but is the only one under Russian control.

As U.S. government shutdown begins, Wall Street and Bay Street hit records
Wall Street got off to a rough start Wednesday as a U.S. government shutdown begins and fresh labour market data pointed to more weakness on the job front.

Powerful quake kills dozens in the Philippines, many more missing
The shallow quake struck late on Tuesday off the coast of the island of Cebu, cutting power and damaging buildings.

UN authorizes larger Haiti ‘gang suppression force’ to curb violence
The resolution will transform the current Kenya-led multinational force into a “Gang Suppression Force” with the additional power to detain suspected gang members.

Carney welcomes Trump’s ‘historic’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan
Carney says he urges all parties to help the plan reach "its full potential," which includes the release of all Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Trump and Netanyahu agree on Gaza peace plan, await Hamas approval
The 20-point plan calls for all hostages held by Hamas to be released within 72 hours of both sides accepting the deal, and does not call for Palestinians to leave Gaza.
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New York Times

Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told
A notice calls the people the U.S. military recently killed on suspicion of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea “unlawful combatants.”

An Embarrassment of Riches for Mexico’s Party of the Poor
Mexico’s dominant party, Morena, rose to power by championing the poor. Now it is having to explain the luxurious lifestyles of some of its most prominent members.

Energy Dept. Cancels $7.5 Billion for Hundreds of Projects, Mostly in Blue States
The cuts almost entirely affect Democratic-led states as the two parties fight over the shutdown of the federal government.

Mamdani Says He Would Phase Out N.Y.C. Gifted Program for Early Grades
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner in the mayor’s race, plans if elected to replace the selective program, which became a symbol of segregation in public schools.

Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur in Manchester, UK: What We Know
Two people were killed and at least three others were in serious condition after the vehicle ramming and stabbing attack on Yom Kippur. Police said the suspect was dead.

Israel Intercepted the Flotilla Headed to Gaza: What to Know
The Israeli government said it had detained activists who were trying to take humanitarian aid to the blockaded enclave.

Italy Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan as Public Demands Support for Palestinians
Italian lawmakers say they will recognize a Palestinian state if Hamas releases Israeli hostages and is kept out of any eventual government.

Many Palestinians Say Hamas Must Accept U.S. Cease-Fire Plan
Interviews in Gaza suggest wide support for a proposal that calls for an immediate end to a war that has brought immense civilian suffering.

Two Planes Collide on LaGuardia Airport Taxiway
A plane that was preparing to take off struck a plane that had landed, the authorities said. One flight attendant was injured, and the F.A.A. was investigating.

No More Signs of Life From Rubble of Collapsed School in Indonesia
Rescuers saved five more students from under the building on Thursday but said they would end the search three days after the deadly accident.
CNBC

Trump touts shutdown as 'unprecedented opportunity' to cut more Democratic priorities
Trump in a Truth Social post said he will meet with Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to discuss cutting agencies.

Perplexity AI rolls out Comet browser for free worldwide
Perplexity initially launched Comet in July to Perplexity Max subscribers for $200 a month

Tesla deliveries rise 7% before EV tax credits expire
Tesla's third-quarter deliveries got a boost as some consumers rush to buy electric vehicles before a federal tax credit expired.

Treasury Secretary Bessent says U.S. GDP could take a hit from the government shutdown
The Cabinet official spoke on the second day of the government closure.

Berkshire Hathaway to buy Occidental's OxyChem for $9.7 billion, in Buffett's biggest deal in three years
Warren Buffett is staying active even as he gets ready to hand over the CEO reins at the end of this year.

Trump Jr. dismisses crypto conflicts of interest, says dad’s not checking blockchain ledgers
Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff dismissed concerns regarding the project's political ties as "complete nonsense," at a major crypto event in Singapore.

Tokenization of real world assets is an unstoppable ‘freight train’ coming to major markets: Robinhood CEO
The tokenization of real-world assets, from stocks to real estate, is coming to markets around the world, says Robinhood Markets CEO Vlad Tenev.

Russia's economy is creaking — and the Kremlin wants Russians to pay more for the war
The Kremlin's commitment to the Ukraine war was in focus this week after the finance ministry released its 2026 draft budget.

Taiwan rejects U.S. proposal for '50-50' chip production, says trade talks focused on tariffs
Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said the arrangement was "not discussed," as she returned from trade talks in the U.S., according to Taiwan's Central News Agency.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: India’s gigawatt gold rush
India’s data center sector is in the middle of a gold rush, with global giants, billionaires and even luxury property developers piling in.
Washington Post

Two killed in attack at synagogue on Yom Kippur in England
Officers shot and killed a suspect who had rammed a car into some victims and stabbed others outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation, police said.

Hackers stole data from British nursery schools — then apologized to parents
The ransomware group calling itself Radiant said Wednesday night that they were backing down in the face of a growing backlash. It claimed to have deleted all the data.

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, detains Thunberg and other activists
Israel said its navy intercepted all but one of the boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international convoy that was attempting to break the siege of Gaza.

Canadians with ‘X’ passports warned they could face problems at U.S. border
Canada said it could not guarantee gender-neutral passport holders would be granted U.S. entry. Under the Trump administration, the U.S. now only recognizes two sexes.

Russian gasoline production buckles under Ukrainian drone strikes
In annexed Crimea, drivers are limited to five gallons of gas at the pump, and all Russians face higher taxes and less social spending as the war drags on.

With Iran under pressure, fears grow of new Israeli strikes
The Trump administration sees “snapback” sanctions as a key pressure tactic. For some U.S. allies, they raise fears of further instability.

Rice is on the political menu as Japan replaces its leader — again
Japan’s new prime minister – its 19th since 1990 – will need to address the rice crisis, and growing calls from consumers and farmers, for policy change.

Ukrainian nuclear plant’s longest stretch on backup power raises alarm
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been on backup power for over a week, and Ukrainian officials and the International Atomic Energy Agency are sounding the alarm.

Israel steps up Gaza City assault as Hamas weighs Trump peace deal
As Israel cut off northern Gaza, the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces, who arrested the activist Greta Thunberg aboard one of the vessels.

Germany arrests three suspected Hamas members in plot to attack Jews
Police seized weapons and ammunition while arresting the three men in Berlin, Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office said.
BBC

What footage tells us about attack
BBC Verify analyses footage circulating online showing the moment police opened fire on a suspect at a Manchester synagogue.

What we know so far
Two Jewish people died in a car and stabbing attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar.

First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted
Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.

Premier League set to decide on PSR alternative
A decision on whether to scrap the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules and adopt an "alternative system" is "coming up", says Richard Masters.

Badenoch mistakenly says NI voted in favour of Brexit
In a BBC NI interview, the Tory leader said the "last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave".

Q&A: Russia's veto power, Nato's Article 5, and Putin's succession plan
Your questions answered on UN peacekeepers and Russian defence treaties

Say sorry to children for Covid errors, ex-children's commissioner tells ministers
Anne Longfield says ministers at the time prioritised opening pubs and theme parks before schools.

Starmer 'appalled' by Manchester attack on Jewish holy day
The prime minister has vowed to protect the Jewish community, as the King, leaders and politicians issue statements.

Title leader Piastri has learned 'lessons on risk'
Championship leader Oscar Piastri says he learned "lessons on risk" for the rest of the season after his poor weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Mum's anti-chemo views influenced daughter's death, coroner says
Paloma Shemirani died after refusing chemotherapy despite a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
The Independent

Karoline Leavitt refuses to say whether emergency rooms should check migration status before treating dying patients
The White House press secretary dodged the question multiple times when asked directly by a reporter Thursday

Praying mantises spotted in mainland England for the first time ‘may have blown over from Europe’
Breeding populations of praying mantis exist on the Isle of Wight and in the Channel Islands, but not in mainland England

New Jersey nurse loses license after luring two women to the US, taking their passports, and forcing them into labor
Bolaji Bolarinwa, 51, of Moorestown, lost her nursing licenses for luring victims, confiscating their documents, and forcing them into around-the-clock domestic work

Photos show widespread protests after Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla
Supporters of the Global Sumud Flotilla took to the streets in several major cities — including in Rome, Istanbul, Athens and Buenos Aires — following news that Israeli forces had intercepted an internatio...

Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces as activists face deportation again
Hundreds on board have been taken to Israel where they will be deported to home countries

Can Trump be removed under the 25th Amendment? Democrats join call to oust president after military threats to US cities
It’s not the first time Trump has faced calls to step down since he returned to the White House in January

‘My conspiracy theorist mother never told me my sister had died after refusing chemotherapy’
Paloma Shemirani died seven months after being diagnosed with cancer and pursuing ‘alternative treatment’ under her mother’s guidance

Extreme heat forces vineyards to harvest grapes at night
The wine harvest in Spain, Italy and Portugal generally takes place between late August and October
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Manchester synagogue attack latest: Starmer says terrorist ‘attacked Jews because they are Jews’ after two killed
Police have confirmed two members of the Jewish community have died following car and knife attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar

Warren Buffet’s last big deal? Berkshire Hathaway to buy chemicals firm for $9.7 billion
The deal could signal a passing of the torch from Buffet to Berkshire Vice Chair Greg Abel, who will become CEO in January