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CBC.ca
On Ukraine's front lines, female soldiers testing Canadian-designed body armour
Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines of Russia's war are testing new body armour designed by a Canadian company to fit women so that they no longer have to wear ill-fitting ballistic plates made for men.
Canada built its nuclear industry to avoid foreign fuel. Its new reactors will depend on it
Canada built its nuclear industry around Candu reactors supplied by a made-in-Canada supply chain. Ontario is building, and other provinces are considering, SMRs that require foreign uranium enrichment and fabrication in an abrupt departure from decades of self-reliance.
As Trump rolls back endangered species protection, experts say Canadian wildlife is also at risk
The Trump administration is being sued by conservation groups over a change they say will weaken habitat protection for endangered species. In Canada, experts say the move could also harm animals that move between the two countries, including migratory birds and southern resident killer whales.
'Worst-case scenario': Ships blocked from the Strait of Hormuz pose invasive species threat
Ships stalled in the Gulf region due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could pose an 'immense' threat, according to a paper published last week. Experts say biofouling on hundreds of ships over several months could lead to the spread of invasive species.
The man who phoned in Canada's most famous UFO sighting became the face of the mystery
The Oct. 4, 1967, Shag Harbour event is considered Canada's most famous UFO incident. Laurie Wickens became the public face of the mystery, a role he kept until his recent death at 76.
Lurkers in the deep: How Canada's new submarines will be used in peace and potential war
The Canadian government has often spoken about the need for submarines to patrol Canada's vast coastline. But the role and range of of its new submarines go far beyond merely patrolling the three coasts of the country.
Evacuations underway as fast-growing wildfires threaten communities in B.C.'s Interior
Evacuations are underway around two fast-growing wildfires in B.C.’s Interior, one near the Okanagan Lake and another in the East Kootenay.
Sopranos and Goodfellas actor Vincent Pastore dead at 80
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died. He was 80.
Bombing near upscale Moscow restaurant kills 3 people, wounds at least 21
Russian state media, citing local authorities, reported an unidentified woman carrying a homemade bomb tried to get into an upscale restaurant in central Moscow but was stopped by a security guard.
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Toronto Star
The 'Danforth Lady' was a Toronto mystery for decades. The story of her murder — and a boy looking for his mother
Cold case investigators can finally put a name to the remains of a small woman found in 1995, who they think was murdered decades earlier.
What is investigative genetic genealogy? How DNA helped crack Toronto's most notorious cold cases
From the cases of Christine Jessop to the "Danforth Lady," here are some of the city's brutal murders that were solved with help of the tool.
Doug Ford's booze ban is hurting us, not the U.S.
It's depriving Ontarians of choice, hitting the LCBO in the bottom line and keeping the tariff war going, argues University of Toronto economics professor Joseph Steinberg.
Mixing energy drinks and alcohol can lead to 'wide-awake drunk' danger. So why did Health Canada drop warning labels?
Health Canada said it found “no clear evidence” that the popular energy drinks, when mixed with alcohol, cover up alcohol-induced inebriation.
WestJet flight attendants go on strike, grounding hundreds of flights in busy summer travel season
Following a stretch of failed talks, over 4,000 WestJet flight attendants staged a walkout early Sunday morning.
A tight-knit Toronto hospital unit cared for the dying. Then, a war thousands of miles away tore them apart
Internal records show how distrust spread through Mount Sinai's palliative unit. Sinai said it is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace.
How Indigenous comedian DerRic Starlight found his way to Second City — and what he lost
What fuelled his drive to fix his life and career? In an excerpt from his new book, an Indigenous puppeteer/comedian points in part to the Muppets.
He helps Scarborough youth find their voice. But he had to break his silence to confront his dad
The winning speech of last month's Speaker Slam in Toronto.
A Torontonian told this baker they'd rather fly to France than pay $7.50 for a pastry. It started a heated discussion
From three-day dough prep to rising dairy costs, Toronto pastry chefs explain why cheap dessert is a thing of the past.
Why the bleak forecast for Canadian lightweight rowing matters to so many athletes
Rowing Canada plans to bar under-19s from lightweight competition starting in 2028, which could shut out half of all university rowers.
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Globe and Mail
Wildfires across Washington state prompt evacuations
Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday morning
Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13
Tourists were going to view the famed Nazca Lines, a group of extensive geoglyphs scraped into the desert hundreds of years ago by Peru’s Indigenous inhabitants
Shooting at In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho leaves three dead, seven injured, city spokesman says
Among the deceased is the shooter, who police still trying to determine the identity and motive of, police chief says
Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hopes of new deal
Iran did not offer any immediate public reaction to Trump’s announcement.
Surf's Pup! Canine competitors ride to glory at Dog Surfing Championship
The 10th Annual Dog Surfing Championship in Pacifica, California, drew crowds as dogs of all sizes competed in the waves alongside their human handlers. Despite high surf warnings, the event proceeded safely without interruption, with canine champions crowned in each size category.
At least three killed, 15 wounded in Moscow restaurant explosion
At least three people were killed in an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russian state media said Saturday, citing local officials.
Moscow restaurant bombing kills three and wounds 21, Russian officials say
Unidentified woman who tried to carry an explosive device died in the blast as did a security guard and a patron, according to Russian news agency
Top dogs catch waves at 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships
The day also included tandem contests, where multiple dogs, as well as dogs and humans, shared the surfboard
Iceland seizes anti-whaling ship linked to Canadian activist Paul Watson, detains crew
Watson has a history with confronting whaling vessels, and was removed from Interpol’s most-wanted list in 2025. Iceland is one of the only countries still practicing commercial whaling
Oil leak appears to spread from a sanctioned tanker grounded off the coast of Oman
Tanker is sanctioned by Canada, UK and the EU for carrying oil that originated in Russia and ‘has been or is likely to be involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilize Ukraine’
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Global News
Ukraine seeks Trump’s help to get Starlink access for aiding Russia strikes
The push for expanded use of Starlink comes as Zelenskyy looks for ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems, with Trump walking back a possible access deal.
FIFA abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.
Canada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad
The joint advisory urged countries and companies to 'deepen their understanding' of the tactics used and implement measures to counter them.
60K migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta, many return to Morocco after crackdown
The border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.
Hamas says it agrees to disarm after Trump announces Gaza peace proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas was signed.
Global burning at record low, despite North American and European wildfires
As wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.
What’s behind growing European threats to boycott the next FIFA World Cup?
American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
U.S. says ‘error’ mislabelled every African country on AIDS conference map
The mislabelled map was shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro on the U.S. State Department's new health program agreements with African nations.
Thousands flood into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, sparking military response
The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up.
Russia strikes targets across Ukraine, NATO says a missile fell in Poland
NATO said a Russian missile entered Polish airspace during the onslaught and landed in a rural area. It caused no injuries or damage but could deepen tensions with Moscow.
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New York Times
La Guaira Is Unrecognizable After Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes
More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable.
Christopher Nolan Stared Into Elon Musk’s Soul
Then he turned toward Stephen Miller.
Far-Right Leaders Step Up Calls for Expelling Remaining Migrants in Ceuta
Anti-immigration campaigners were set to hold a rally in the Spanish territory to call for tougher action, after thousands of migrants entered the exclave last week.
Can Democratic Socialists Agree on Anything? They Say That’s Not the Point.
At a national summit of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.
Five Big Moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary
Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.
Trump, Paul Weiss and the Capitulation of Big Law: 5 Takeaways
The law firm Paul Weiss led the legal resistance against President Trump. Then it led a sudden retreat across the legal industry. A Times investigation examined how it caved to White House pressure.
How a Top Law Firm Went From Standing Up to Trump to Bending the Knee
Paul Weiss was a progressive stalwart for decades and led the legal resistance against President Trump in his first term. Then it surrendered without a fight. This is the inside story of its transformation.
U.S. Restores Some Vaccine and Health Aid to Unicef, Gavi and World Food Programme
The amount is still far below what the U.S. spent previously on humanitarian and health aid, but resumes the flow of money for key efforts to fight malnutrition and disease.
After Most Migrants Leave Ceuta, Exhausted Holdouts Find Shelter on Beach
Most of the people who surged into Spain on Thursday have since returned to Morocco. A small minority are holed up on a seafront, tired, hungry and vowing to stay.
Europe’s Far Right, Once Marginal, Now Sets Tone on Spain Migrant Crisis
Europe sheltered many refugees in 2015. Its hard-line reaction to a new crisis in Ceuta shows how, 11 years on, the far right has reshaped European attitudes.
CNBC
Trump cancels planned attack on Iran, saying he reached an agreement over the 'perimeters of a deal'
The U.S. president said Iran and its regional neighbors asked the U.S. to hold off on attacks after 'the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to.'
An exam leak in India exposed a Gen Z jobs crisis that goes much deeper
While the leak of key exam papers was the trigger for the recent student protest in India, rising unemployment is the real fuel angering Gen Z in the country.
Berkshire Hathaway shares hit eight-month high
The conglomerate that Warren Buffett built rallied to an eight-month high this week. There could be more gains ahead if they play catch up with the S&P 500.
Building for 131°F: Europe races to protect its infrastructure from a ‘quiet catastrophe’
A summer of weather extremes and severe infrastructure stress has prompted companies and policymakers across Europe to respond.
Iran's overlapping power centers make ending the war more complicated
Iran’s power structure complicates efforts to enforce any ceasefire with the U.S., from the Supreme Leader to the Revolutionary Guards.
Fintech broker Clear Street offers investors pre-IPO access to $188 billion AI giant Databricks
Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.
Trump's AI executive order nears key deadline as regulation debate intensifies
OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were among tech leaders in Washington, D.C., ahead of a deadline the White House set in its AI executive order.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sets domestic box office preview record with $72 million
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brave New Day" is expected to haul in around $270 million domestically over its debut weekend.
FIFA tests the limits of private equity in sports with World Cup subsidiary sale
UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.
Hamas says Trump's Gaza 'disarmament' claim depends on Israel honoring commitments
Hamas says it will only disarm after Israel meets previous ceasefire commitments, despite President Trump's announcement of a breakthrough U.S.-brokered agreement.
Washington Post
Spain pushes migrants back to Morocco as suspicions swirl over mass border breach
The crisis in Ceuta, on the African coast, instantly became a touchstone in the global migrant debate as suspicions swirled that the viral incident was orchestrated.
Zelensky says Ukraine has ‘no interceptors’ as ballistic missiles hit Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had appealed for American air-defense missiles during a White House meeting on Tuesday.
U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel
A shortage of Navy destroyers, used to defend against Iranian ballistic missile attacks, will force the head of U.S. European Command to prioritize the U.S. homeland instead, officials said.
Migrants overrun a Spanish outpost, stirring European outrage
Widely circulated video showed thousands of Moroccans storming into a Spanish outpost in North Africa. The White House condemned Spain as weak on immigration.
BBC
Trump cancels Iran strikes subject to deal being made 'rapidly'
The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
It was about the adventure, says fastest runner to cross the Alps
Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say
Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.
Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm, whipped up by social media
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.
Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche
The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
England beaten by Australia to netball bronze
England's netballers are outclassed 68-50 by Australia in their quest to win bronze at the Commonwealth Games.
Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festival
Cumbria Police says the 17-year-old girl suffered a medical episode.
Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
What happened to star signings your club never made?
BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.
The Independent
Inside the worst places on earth to give birth
The Independent’s chief international correspondent, Bel Trew, travelled across the Central African Republic and Nigeria, speaking to women who are risking their lives for motherhood
Dozens injured after 4.7 earthquake jolts Naples and triggers landslides
Italy’s civil protection minister, Nello Musumeci, urged caution and warned that the volcanic activity was not yet over
Andy Burnham’s new AI minister says people ‘right to worry’ about new tech
Kanishka Narayan was appointed as Britain’s first minister for AI
How Trump’s Saudi deal could spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East
Riyadh has previously said it will only seek to acquire a nuclear weapon if its rival Iran develops one. With Trump’s war failing to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme, experts tell Suha Kidwai the new agreement could plunge the region into further instability
French wildfire near Bordeaux contained as 1,500 firefighters battle separate blaze in Provence
France's vast wildfire near Bordeaux remains contained but is still burning
Centenarian reveals her secret to a long and happy life on her 105th birthday
Mary Davidson Smith received 105 cards for her 105th birthday – including from King Charles
Ceuta crisis: Migrants say Spanish enclave was ‘like a prison’ as they return to Morocco
One man survived for three days on water alone and could not afford the high food prices on the Spanish side
Iran-US war live: Trump cancels attack on Tehran amid claims of peace deal progress and Saudi intervention
Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’
Burnham pledges more cost of living support as chancellor says public being ‘taken for a ride’ on food and petrol prices
The prime minister vowed to do ‘whatever I can’ to ‘take a little bit of pressure down’
Boozy Westminster MPs are drinking so much they are having their stomachs pumped, report warns
Alcohol is freely available all day within Westminster and is causing ‘real, measurable harm’ in the workplace, the Institute of Alcohol Studies found
