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CBC.ca
More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by glacial collapse
Rescue teams searched on Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a catastrophic and deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities a day earlier following a glacier collapse.
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who splashed polka dots across art world, dead at 97
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama , who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97.
Trump upended last year’s federal election. Will he do the same to the Quebec campaign?
Donald Trump’s tariff threats and rhetoric about making Canada the 51st state reshaped the federal election, especially in Quebec. As the provincial election campaign gets underway, could the U.S. president play that outsized role once again?
Consumers say 'resolve is strengthened' to buy Canadian, bringing patriotic shopping movement back to life
As trade war tensions between Canada and the U.S. ratchet up again, some shoppers are digging in their heels when it comes to buying Canadian. And that's driving more traffic to tools that help connect shoppers with Canadian-made products and home-grown businesses.
He turned around and a shark was there | The Moment
Underwater videographer Carl Sorensen tells The National about the moment he had a rare encounter with a bluntnose sixgill shark while diving near Nanoose Bay, B.C.
'Visual symbol of climate change': Mount Robson's Berg Glacier no longer reaches lake
One of the most picturesque sights in British Columbia is changing — as Mount Robson's Berg Glacier has retreated so far back that it no longer touches the water of Berg Lake.
Hamilton-born NHL prospect Matthew Mayich hospitalized after 'training incident,' OHL says
NHL prospect Matthew Mayich, who was born in Hamilton and played junior hockey with the Ottawa 67's, is in hospital in Arizona following "an off-ice training incident," says the Ontario Hockey League. Now 21, he played minor hockey with the Hamilton Huskies and was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2023.
More charges for former Manitoba MP Inky Mark after 445 guns, explosives found in home: RCMP
Former member of Parliament Inky Mark has been hit with 26 more weapons-related charges, after police say they found 445 firearms and 26.5 kilograms of explosives in his Manitoba home.
Alberta premier doubles down on diplomacy with Americans to stave off U.S. tariffs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canadians must double down on their diplomatic efforts to convince U.S. lawmakers and citizens that the escalating trade war is destructive for everyone on both sides of the border.
Canada’s largest icebreaker makes 6th visit to the North Pole
The polar mission is being carried out in order to better define Canada's claim on a portion of the Arctic seafloor, which is also claimed by Russia and Denmark via its autonomous territory Greenland.
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Toronto Star
Toronto Catholic school trustee gives up teaching licence after misconduct ruling. But he faces a hefty bill
The case stems from controversial comments in 2019 linking LGBTQ protections to a long list of sexual fetishes.
Toronto residents on edge as Canada's counter-tariffs loom: 'How are we supposed to live?'
Levies on more than 700 U.S. products — from groceries to smartphones — take effect Sept. 8, adding pressure to people already struggling to make ends meet.
Tenants at Long Branch complex beat back plan to raze apartments for new development
The Ontario Land Tribunal found a proposal to replace five 1960s rental buildings with towers up to 29 storeys was 'incompatible’ with the area.
Canada rejected his immigration application twice. He's challenging the decision in court over its 'copied and pasted' refusal
Afghan refugee says similarities show he didn't get a fresh look at his application as ordered by Federal Court.
Conflict screen excludes Mark Carney from eight more government decisions
Carney has been sidelined on eight more government decisions because of potential conflicts with his prior businesses, a new report says, including on help for Canada’s airlines and a loan to a Baffin Island mine.
Ontario picked this developer to transform Oakville's skyline. The company has never built a highrise
Developer Emil Toma says his company Distrikt Developments is qualified to help build the transit-oriented community.
How many MLB players wear a protective cup? The answer may surprise you
After Blue Jays player Ernie Clement fouled a ball into his groin on Tuesday, skipper John Schneider estimated that very few players actually wear protection down there during games.
I'll never forget meeting Tim Curry — he was part of my life for more than 50 years
The British actor who died Tuesday brought joy in his “Rocky Horror Picture Show” role.
Donald Trump needs to treat Canada like Dolly Parton would, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says
Olivia Chow took to the American airwaves Wednesday, telling network interviewers that the U.S. president should take a page from the country star.
Inside Canada’s information battle against the United States as trade war escalates
The Carney government has urged Liberal MPs to avoid escalating tensions or provoking the Trump administration in public, the Star has learned.
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Globe and Mail
At least 25 Canadians among 1,500 missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods
Nepalese police said Thursday that 270 bodies have been found by authorities, with the toll expected to rise significantly
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
Kusama, known for her polka dot-covered paintings and infinity mirror room installations, died on Aug. 14, according to an announcement on her website
Rupert Grint returning as Ron Weasley for Broadway’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
The play picks up 19 years after the end of the final novel, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’
What caused the catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border?
Torrential floods swallowed roads, bridges, houses, and power projects in the border areas of Nepal. Here’s a look at what caused the calamity
Actor Tim Curry, known for role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at 80
He often appeared in movies as a hammy villain and was nominated three times for a Tony Award for Broadway roles
Canada’s tough response to Trump’s trade war is winning fans in China
China has become an important counterweight as Canada seeks to reduce reliance on the U.S.
Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve and other agencies, U.S. says
Justice Department says it seized domains used by two hacking platforms, dubbed ‘QScan’ and ‘QTRouter,’ which it said had been used as part of the campaign
U.S. designates Palestine Action as a terrorist group
Trump’s administration seeks to crack down on left-wing groups in its counterterrorism efforts
Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial nears closing arguments as prosecution questions final witness
FBI psychiatrist testifies that the choices she made while killing her three children indicated she remained in control of her actions
CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, Kremlin says
Kremlin spokesman said John Ratcliffe did not meet with Putin, who was informed of the contacts that were ‘on the intelligence agencies’ level’
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Global News
Sikh activist says he received new RCMP ‘duty to warn’ of threat to life
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a dual Canadian-U.S. citizen, says he also received a similar threat notification from the FBI earlier this month.
U.S. says Chinese hackers accessed DOJ, NASA, other sensitive agencies
The U.S. Justice Department said it had seized domains used by two hacking platforms it alleges had been used in the campaign, which also targeted the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the U.K.
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are said to have landed in the U.K. privately from California.
Carney will address the European Parliament next month
Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend the European Union’s annual State of the Union address by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
24 Canadians among hundreds missing in Nepal flash floods, embassy says
A huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side.
Dubai airport traffic dropped sharply in Q2 due to Iran war’s effects
Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs, said Wednesday it saw a sharp drop in passengers during the second quarter as the Iran war disrupted air travel.
Fire in hospital kills 14 newborns in Pakistan’s capital
The government has opened an investigation, and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the Health Ministry’s highest civil servant to be removed from office.
Former Iranian official living in Toronto was ‘critical’ to terror finance, CBSA alleges
A CBSA report alleges that as a deputy director in Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade, Abbas Omidi, assisted the regime's state sponsorship of terrorism.
From Amsterdam to Canada: Where efforts to identify ‘Lucky’ stand
Amsterdam police are still searching for the identity of the man named 'Lucky' after Vancouver police confirmed he was not missing from the province.
U.S. seeks to make Iran an ‘economic outcast’ with new sanctions, pressure
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever those financial ties or face retaliation from the United States.
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New York Times
Even Machiavelli Wouldn’t Like Trump’s America
We are hated, but not feared.
The Greatest Story Dolly Parton Ever Wrote Was Herself
She didn’t see herself as a saint; she identified as something we needed even more: a writer.
How The New York Times Covers Harry, Meghan and the Royal Family
What led to the surprising return of Meghan and Harry to Britain? What will it mean? Our journalists, and many competitors, are seeking answers.
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Pop Artist Known for Polka-Dot Paintings, Dies at 97
The Japanese artist’s polka-dot covered paintings, phallic sculptures and public performances caused a stir in New York City and Europe in the 1960s.
Prince William Is Still Silent About His Brother, Harry. Can That Last?
Years of long-distance division between Prince William and his younger brother will be tested now that Harry has returned to Britain.
After Whiskey With His Captors, Cuban Dissident Lands in a Miami Maelstrom
The former political prisoner Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is unpacking 4,000 paintings he brought to Miami from Cuba and dodging criticism from exiles who once welcomed him.
Yayoi Kusama Was the Avant-Garde Radical Who Became a Pop Icon
In her mass-produced ubiquity, Kusama became one of her own dots, spreading her image into every corner of our culture.
Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar
The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.
As a Storyteller, Tim Curry Had the Gift
He was a blast to watch, whether playing a mad scientist in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a butler in “Clue” or a singing King Arthur in “Spamalot.”
New White House Counsel Isn’t a Yes Man, but He Won’t Say No, Either
Will Scharf has proved his loyalty to President Trump, even filming a TV ad in which he blows away documents from the president’s legal cases. His new role will be to provide in-house legal advice.
CNBC
Nvidia jumps 7% after blockbuster earnings boost AI confidence
Nvidia shares rose on Thursday after the chip giant's revenue guidance reassured investors that AI demand will remain strong.
CIA chief John Ratcliffe reportedly made secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO
Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.
Qatari PM heads to Iran to 'de-escalate tensions' as tanker attack tests Trump’s Hormuz claim
The Prime Minister of U.S.-ally Qatar is in Iran for talks on Thursday as part of efforts to "de-escalate tensions" between Tehran and Washington.
Treasury yields ease ahead of jobs data and Jackson Hole
Treasury yields were slightly lower as investors gear up for an initial jobless claims print and a highly-anticipated speech from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, report says
Nvidia reportedly agreed to buy open source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion as the chipmaker expands deeper into the AI ecosystem.
CNBC Daily Open: Does Nvidia need a hug?
Reports emerge that Nvidia could be in talks to buy Hugging Face, after the AI giant soars past revenue forecasts, sending the stock higher.
Bank of Korea delivers back-to-back rate hikes as core inflation stays elevated
The Bank of Korea hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3%, its highest since January 2025 and in line with expectations.
Z.ai shares surge 8% after releasing new AI model running only on Chinese chips
The Chinese AI company said it had already launched the model globally in stealth mode for a week.
Qantas shares jump after earnings as airline unveils new business-class seats
Qantas shares jumped 4% after the airline reported full-year earnings and introduced new business-class seats amid strong demand for premium travel.
Europe’s gas stores are running low — and prices could top 100 euros this winter
Europe’s gas stores are historically low for this time of year, as disrupted Middle East LNG flows raise the risk of sharply higher prices this winter.
Washington Post
Iran weighs harsh penalties for contact with outside media in ‘foreign influence’ bill
The push comes nearly six months after the U.S. and Israel launched the war, with no immediate diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
Brazil’s first transgender Indigenous chief won acceptance. Keeping the job is harder.
Majur Traytowu is struggling to hold on to influence and authority amid a devastating alcohol epidemic ravaging her territory — and her own life.
Yayoi Kusama, whose art evoked hallucinatory wonder, dies at 97
Her hypnotic, unconventional works propelled her from near-obscurity to a place in the world’s most prominent museums.
Canada, pressured by Trump, wants new trade partners. Here’s why it’s hard.
The country needs infrastructure and deals to expand exports beyond the United States.
Scores dead, hundreds missing in flash floods on Nepal-China border
An avalanche caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, sending waves of water and mud that swept buildings and people away.
Europe eyes Russia in attacks on weapons and cargo. But Germany treads lightly.
European security officials officials said an explosive drone found at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany fits a pattern of likely Russian aggression across Europe.
Prince Harry and Meghan are back in the U.K.
The couple shocked Britain's royal watchers last week with the news they would return to live in the U.K., ending a self-imposed exile in California.
CIA director’s secretive visit to Moscow stirs mystery
A Kremlin spokesman said John Ratcliffe did not meet with Vladimir Putin and that it was "premature" to say whether the trip would affect fraught U.S.-Russia relations.
Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record threatens to become worst in history
The response to Congo’s raging Ebola epidemic has been hampered by a severe lack of funding and pervasive misinformation, according to people on the front lines.
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products as trade war deepens
Canada announced new tariffs of up to 50 percent on hundreds of American goods in retaliation for U.S. tariffs that took effect last week. Starting Sept. 8, Canada will double tariffs on American steel and aluminum to 50 percent and impose tariffs on around 700 other products.
BBC
Police investigating alleged assault in Carse incident
An incident during which Brydon Carse was handcuffed is being investigated by Derbyshire Police, who say they are looking into allegations of assault.
Delap joins Forest for £50m bidding to rebuild career
BBC Sport examines what went wrong for Liam Delap at Chelsea and how he could bounce back in new surroundings.
Residents need to feel safe after deadly crash and fire near Middlesbrough, council leader says
Teesside MPs and a council leader say communities need to feel safe after the incidents over the past week.
Norway's royal family gathers at King Harald's bedside as his condition worsens
The 89-year-old has been in hospital for over a week receiving treatment for a rare blood condition.
Want your job application to stand out? Employers say they look for these six skills
Experts have identified six key skills that will count as much as qualifications in getting and keeping a job in the coming decade.
Two teenagers, 13 and 14, among 33 UK nationals missing in disaster
Nepali police says 270 bodies have been recovered, while over 800 are still missing in total, according to authorities.
Liverpool close in on signing PSG forward Barcola
Liverpool are close to agreeing a deal with Paris St-Germain for Bradley Barcola for a fee that is expected to be in excess of £100m.
Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say
Preliminary investigations by scientists have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause, highlighting the issue of rapidly melting Himalayan ice.
What we know so far
Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
Thunderstorm warnings continue for parts of UK with more rain expected
The Met Office has updated its yellow warnings for Thursday with the chance of flash flooding and travel disruption across England and Wales.
The Independent
Critics warn Meta’s $18bn teen safety overhaul leaves major dangers untouched
Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states
Number of young people not in education, employment or training falls
The total of so-called Neets had gone over a million earlier this year.
Man charged after stolen taxi driven wrong way down busy dual carriageway
The horrifying incident was caught on dashcam footage
Russia threatens to bomb UK military bases over support for Ukraine
Russia warns Britain is ‘playing with fire’ over support for Ukraine
Number of asylum seekers housed in hotels halves and small boat crossings slashed
There were 16,000 asylum seekers living in Home Office hotels in June this year, down 50 per cent on a year earlier
Healey: £71m investment to reopen tungsten mine is ‘backing British industry’
The Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon will receive up to £71 million from the National Wealth Fund.
Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says
Ofgem has announced that its price cap will rise by 4% or £60 per year to £1,723 from October 1.
Tate brothers say flashy lifestyle was exaggerated as they fight to get out of jail
A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from a Miami detention center while they challenge extradition to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom
Norwegian King Harald's health is in very serious condition, palace says
Norwegian King Harald is in very serious condition as his health deteriorates, according to palace officials
Firm fined for hounding OAPs with nuisance calls claiming to sell call-blockers
The Information Commissioner’s Office said Elderly Aids Limited had deliberately targeted elderly people, making nearly 760,000 cold calls.
