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CBC.ca

First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt advancing West Coast pipeline

The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.

RCMP investigating homicide of 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains found in northern Alberta

RCMP say they are investigating the homicide of a 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains were found in a rural area of northern Alberta. In a news release on Sunday, police said Athabasca RCMP officers responded to a report of human remains found on Thursday, Aug. 6, just before 3:30 a.m.

Road to Avonlea fans thrilled to rub shoulders with TV show’s cast and crew in P.E.I.

Fans of hit 1990s TV show Road to Avonlea flocked to Charlottetown this weekend to meet the cast and crew. The three-day convention included oyster and wine tastings and panel discussions.

Hamas must disarm for Israel to pull out of Gaza, Netanyahu says

In televised remarks to his right-wing government Sunday, Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu restated his rejection of Donald Trump's latest Gaza plan, even as Israel's military ‌has effectively halted attacks in the territory under pressure from the U.S. president.

Taylor Swift's songs deleted from White House, Trump campaign social media posts

Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign and the White House, which has used two of the American superstar's recordings over the past week.

Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, over 1 million evacuated

Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall on the ‌country's eastern coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides.

Sask. horse gets 2nd chance at life after being rescued from frozen creek near Cochin

Frosty the horse was rescued from a frozen Lehman Creek, near the resort village of Cochin. He came out alive, but with major injuries. Now, after long months of treatments and recovery, Frosty is thriving on his new farm with his new family.

10 years later, Colten Boushie's family says stereotypes, mistruths still surround his death

10 years after Colten Boushie was shot and killed on a rural Saskatchewan farm, his family says there are few opportunities for healing. With every new article and social media post come hateful comments, often presented by people who are ignorant of the facts surrounding his death.

Life after West Nile virus: Ontario families call for more awareness at height of mosquito season

With the arrival of mosquito season, health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves against West Nile virus.While most people experience flu-like symptoms or no symptoms at all, some people do experience severe illness, or death.Residents whose lives have been impacted by the virus believe there should be more public awareness.

She thought she had cancer. All she needed was a daily pill

After extensive chemotherapy for a presumed cancer, Cynthia McNeil was days away from a bone marrow transplant when doctors realized she had been misdiagnosed. She actually had a rare inflammatory condition, now managed with a daily pill.
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Globe and Mail

Iran issues new demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has issued dramatic new demands around the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Oman says talks to manage the strait between it and Iran are continuing.

Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that kill seven, injure many

Large-scale Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities have become almost routine in recent weeks

Typhoon Dolphin approaches China’s east coast, triggering flood warnings

More than one million people have been moved to safety as authorities brace for flooding and landslides

Iran, Oman deal in final stages while Tehran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran will not engage in talks with U.S. as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June, says Iran’s foreign minister

Poilievre asks Carney in letter to not concede to Trump’s demands during trade talks

A new round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on a range of Canadian goods is set to take effect in about 10 days

Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan, says Hamas must disarm before troops withdraw

Trump announced last month that there had been a breakthrough in his plan to end the war

Democrats plan Trump investigations instead of impeachment if they win House, sources say

Probes likely to target companies, donors and contractors around Trump administration

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers in retaliation over Ceuta migrants row

EU member states are allowed to temporarily reintroduce controls at so-called internal borders in case of a serious threat, though they should be a last resort and time-limited

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general in close vote

The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year

Four killed after Russian attacks in Kyiv and surrounding region as Zelensky visits Serbia

Moscow launched 151 drones and six ballistic missiles overnight, says Ukraine’s air force
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Global News

Car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office

A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, injuring two people, a day after newly sworn-in President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to crack down on armed groups.

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row

Spain imposed border checks on Italian travellers after Rome refused to lift restrictions on Spaniards, escalating a dispute over migration to Ceuta.

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.
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New York Times

Ocasio-Cortez Says She Is Freezing Her Eggs and Still Mulling a Presidential Run

In a TV interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distanced herself from positions like “defund the police” and indicated she hasn’t ruled out a presidential or Senate run.

Israel Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Plan to Disarm Hamas

President Trump’s Board of Peace announced an agreement last month that aimed at Hamas’s giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Mother and Daughter Die After Boat Overturns in New York Harbor

Police divers found a 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old baby in the water near Liberty Island. A man was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.

Obama and Abdul El-Sayed Spoke to Discuss Unity After Michigan Senate Primary

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race.

Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post

The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.

Iran, Holding Firm to Hormuz, Pushes for Return to June MOU

The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.

The ‘Furthur’ Bus’s Long, Strange Trip, and Why It’s Returning to San Francisco

Ken Kesey’s psychedelic bus, immortalized in “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test,” is preparing for one more run. And to its owners, America sure could use it.

How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.

Please Judge the Books I’m Reading

Literary awards get dismissed for elitism. But more than ever, we need passionate and idiosyncratic champions for the books most worth seeking out.

Michigan Senate Candidate, a Former Trump Critic, Shifts Toward Election Skepticism

Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee, has suggested that further scrutiny of the 2020 election was warranted and that voting irregularities sank his first Senate bid two years ago.

CNBC

Iran denies any direct talks with U.S. on opening Strait of Hormuz as Houthis claim attack on Saudi refinery

Iran's foreign minister reportedly said his country is not engaging in talks with the U.S., but added: "Messages are being exchanged through intermediaries."

Myspace eyes comeback as an 'antidote' to social media fatigue — but it may be a long shot

"Excitement about Myspace's relaunch reflects nostalgia for a more analog time, when algorithms were less dominant in our lives," an analyst told CNBC.

Abel puts a big chunk of Berkshire's cash to work

In his second quarter as the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel did some serious spending, including $4.5 billion on buybacks.

How a small Israeli startup was linked to rogue AI hacks at OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta

The rogue AI attacks involving OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta all tied back to a small Israeli startup named Irregular.

Inside the startup drone maker powering Ukraine's deep-strike campaign

Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh says Ukraine has "learned the hard way" that military leverage is integral to to bringing diplomacy within reach.

Next big push in ETF industry? Why these risk assets are gaining traction as interest rate uncertainty persists

Collateralized loan obligations may become the next big push in the exchange-traded fund industry.

'Moneymaxxing' isn't a trend, it's a 'cultural shift,' financial advisor says — here's how to get started

In an affordability crunch, social media's viral "maxxing" trend could lead to long-term financial security.

Berkshire earnings rose last quarter and CEO Greg Abel is starting to deploy Buffett's massive cash hoard

Strength across its energy, railroad and manufacturing businesses more than offset weaker insurance results.

How cleaning up space debris could grow to become a big business

As Earth’s orbit gets more crowded, companies are betting that cleaning up space junk could become a lucrative new business.

Hugging Face hack marks start of dangerous AI cyber era and many firms 'don't even know it'

The Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas couldn't have come at a better time, with AI agent hacks stacking up from Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI.

Washington Post

Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal

“Israel does not accept the 15-point document,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The U.S. president had touted the Board of Peace plan as a step toward a lasting settlement.

Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain

Tehran insists on compensation and the lifting of sanctions, among other concessions from the U.S., as a condition for reopening the strait.

BBC

Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification

Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.

Vehicle fire shuts stretch of A31 as fire crews combat blaze

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says it is currently tackling the blaze on the A31.

'Celtic fans are going to fall in love with him' - Hogh makes his mark

Kasper Hogh earns rave reviews after his first goals - and first hat-trick - for Celtic in Saturday's 5-1 thrashing of Kilmarnock.

Bonding & building - what we learned about Alonso's Chelsea in pre-season

Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?

Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant

Twelve other people initially rescued from the water are all reported to be in stable condition.

Guimaraes can ignite something different in us - Arteta

Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.

Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold

Keely Hodgkinson will seek to prove she is still number one following a "tricky" outdoor season when she faces world-class rivals for European 800m gold in Birmingham.

We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola

After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".

Harry Potter fans force diversion of UK-Ireland power link to avoid 'Dobby's grave'

Potter fans complained after a project manager suggested cables would go under the grave in a BBC interview.

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident

Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.

The Independent

Irish ‘gangland crime boss’ Daniel Kinahan appears in Dublin court amid huge security operation

Daniel Kinahan said earlier that he was ‘looking forward to getting back home’

‘America deserved 9/11?’: Meet the Press host pushes El-Sayed on Hasan Piker

After Michigan primary win, Abdul El-Sayed knocks ‘cancel culture’ attempts to force him to disavow controversial ally Hasan Piker

‘I just swallowed a fly’: CNN guest suffers on-air disaster but chokes his way through interview

Host Omar Jimenez attempted to keep the segment moving with a question about interest rates while his guest struggled to clear his throat after mishap

Ancient Roman shipwreck believed more than 2,000 years old discovered off Sicily coast

The ship was found still full of well-preserved vessels used to transport ancient wine

Trump trolls Jeanine Pirro with odd posts of ‘vandalism’ after belittling her over Reflecting Pool case

Federal prosecutors, led by the former Fox News star, admitted the Department of the Interior failed to provide key documents showing the pool’s new blue liner began peeling almost immediately

How to watch the Perseid meteor shower light up the night sky this week

The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland

Trump foe vows he’s ‘prepared to support a bad deal’ to end war in Iran

Comments come as Wall Street Journal reports the president is privately considering abandoning nuclear goals

Iran-US war latest: Tehran demands compensation from Trump to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has warned the Strait will remain shut until the US meet six crucial conditions

Man charged after mother and infant killed as boat capsizes in New York Harbor

Twelve people were rescued from the water before police arrived

EU ‘could delay’ post-Brexit border checks to avoid travel chaos

The EU's Entry/Exit System only became fully operational in April but already faces backlash