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CBC.ca
Nadia Comăneci is back in Montreal to mark 50th anniversary of 1976 Olympics
The Romanian became the first gymnast in Olympic history to score a perfect 10 during the Montreal Summer Games. Nadia Comăneci will be attending a commemorative event outside the city’s Olympic Stadium on Aug. 1.
Poilievre calls for reform to public alert system following disappearance, death of Calgary boy
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for reform to the national emergency alert system to better protect missing vulnerable children, after an 11-year-old Calgary boy with autism was found dead following his disappearance earlier this month.
Trump says 'Board of Peace' reaches deal for Hamas, other Gaza groups to disarm
U.S. President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders on Thursday have led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza, but a Hamas official described the deal as a draft and U.S. officials said Israel was skeptical the militant Palestinian group would surrender its weapons.
Commonwealth Games guide: Canadian teen wins gold, and who to watch Friday
CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps Canada's medal winners on Day 7 and looks forward to some high-profile podium opportunities on Friday in Scotland.
Winnipeg's Muslim community shaken after shots fired at mosque with people inside, leaders say
Members of Winnipeg's Muslim community say they're "deeply shaken" after bullet holes were found in the windows of a mosque that was targeted while people were inside Wednesday night.
'Absolute chaos' as thousands of Moroccan migrants breach Spain's Ceuta border
Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory.
'It was biting and scratching,' says Quebec woman attacked by rabid cat
Three people have received preventive rabies treatment following exposure to a stray cat in the Montérégie.
Georgia father sentenced to 15 years in deadly school shooting committed by son
A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison.
Liberals lack transparency with big-ticket summer spending announcements, critics say
Tens of billions of dollars' worth of announcements by the Liberal government this summer has critics and analysts calling out a lack of detail on Ottawa's spending plans.
WestJet passengers brace for disruptions as flight attendant strike looms
With strike and lockout notices issued by the union and airline, flight attendants could walk off the job as soon as Sunday. That leaves passengers to decide whether they want to hope for a deal, or make other travel plans.
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Toronto Star
Convicted killer of Toronto police officer arrested in B.C.
Craig Munro has been arrested in Victoria while on day parole. He was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1980 shooting death of Const. Michael Sweet.
New mayoral election poll shows a slip in support for Brad Bradford with Chris Alexander in the race
A Forum Research survey Wednesday showed Alexander debuting with the support of 11 per cent of respondents. Mayor Olivia Chow leads with 47 per cent and Bradford is in second place at 32 per cent.
Parole denied for man who killed Toronto police officer in 1994
A man who killed a Toronto police officer more than three decades ago has again been denied parole.
WestJet may start cancelling flights following flight attendant strike notice, expert says
The union representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants has given the airline 72 hours official notice they plan to go on strike Sunday.
Jack Layton's son won't run for NDP in Beaches—East York byelection
Mike Layton, the former Toronto city councillor, will not run for the federal New Democrats in the Beaches—East York byelection, ending days of speculation.
Mediation and legislation: How the government could step into a WestJet strike
The federal government could invoke Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to get workers back on the job.
Blue Jays trade deadline primer: Gausman, Springer could be on the move, but there are other options to explore
Here's a closer look at who the Blue Jays could move prior to the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Is the Billy Bishop Airport expansion actually dead? A city hall reporter answers
After Ottawa paused Doug Ford's airport-expansion plan, readers flooded a Reddit AMA with questions about who's really behind the project, whether it can still go ahead and what happens next.
Who killed Patrick Santos? Toronto police make long-awaited arrest in 2006 cold case
With the help of DNA tracing and investigative genetic genealogy, police were able to make a breakthrough in Scarborough man’s brutal slaying.
'We were both in disbelief': King City man celebrates $10 million Lotto Max jackpot
Brandon Garrett plans to invest, take a family trip abroad, and visit sports stadiums across North America.
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Globe and Mail
NATO intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for China, source says
Public records and Claire Zhang’s social-media profiles indicate that she has a history of working at federal agencies in Ottawa
Carney backs B.C. port expansion plan to boost exports, strengthen independence
Federal government is looking to invest more than $10-billion to diversify the economy and create jobs, prime minister said
Spain deploys military to Ceuta as thousands cross border from Morocco and at least nine die
Video footage shows crowds of people, mainly Moroccans, walking around the breakwaters at Tarajal beach onto local roads
U.S. ends DACA status for a mother of 3 deported to Mexico, citing ‘unauthorized travel’
Jessica Treviño and her husband were arrested in December after agents followed them into a Home Depot parking lot
Thousands swim around border from Morocco into Spanish territory of Ceuta
Thousands of migrants had streamed into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa from Morocco, prompting local officials to call for help from Spain's national government in Madrid to restore the border. It was not immediately clear what prompted so many migrants to cross to Ceuta.
Seattle police chief resigns after criticism from mayor over food festival shooting response
Police Department faced criticism for slow and confusing communication in aftermath of shooting which left three dead and four wounded
Trump claims deal has been reached to disarm Hamas in Gaza, Israeli support uncertain
‘Draft agreement’ stipulates that heavy weapons would only be stored and kept under Palestinian control, and the weapons cannot be transferred to Israel, said Hamas source
Costa Rican candidate Rebeca Grynspan wins first vote in race for UN’s top job
Security Council is expected to identify new secretary-general through series of straw polls in the coming months
Human-caused climate change made Spanish wildfires 20 times more likely, scientists calculate
Human-caused climate change made Spanish fires 20 times more likely, scientists calculate.
Danube River sinks to record low as drought and heat grip Europe
Prolonged drought is setting record low water levels on the Danube, one of Europe's largest rivers, disrupting tourism, industry and confronting residents with the realities of climate change.
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Global News
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.
France lets 84K evacuees go home as wildfires spread across Europe
Europe is sweltering under an exceptionally hot and arid summer, creating tinderbox conditions for unprecedented fires, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate.
Drone hits gas vessel near Suez Canal, threatening to expand Iran war
No group has claimed responsibility, the Egyptian cabinet said, adding that authorities were taking measures to protect Egypt's national security.
Death toll from earthquake in Japan rises to 25 as rescue hopes dwindle
Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces. Some homes were still without water or electricity.
Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East
Oil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.
BTS won’t submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category added
The announcement follows the introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the Grammys meant to recognize the work and contributions of Asian artists.
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New York Times
Jordan Klepper Revisits His ‘Fauci Fever’
“The Daily Show” host defended the doctor’s diary entries about his Covid-era fame: “I literally saw Fauci more than I saw my parents.”
Indian Democracy Isn’t Dead After All
This summer’s youth-led revolt punctured Modi’s aura and showed that Indian democracy may still be able to renew itself from below.
A Whale Gave Birth. A Drone Was There to Capture the Spectacle.
A wildlife photographer noticed a humpback whale displaying unusual behavior off Australia’s east coast, then something extraordinary happened.
In Another Wild Day for South Korean Stocks, Market Surges 15 Percent
After a sharp sell-off, South Korea’s stock market rallied as concerns about overspending on artificial intelligence eased, sending the country’s chip shares higher.
A Ton of Space Junk Tumbles Unpredictably to Earth Every Week
Flaming chunks of metal crash into homes, farms and parking lots. Who’s to blame? And who pays for the damage?
Political Turmoil Will Not Derail Killer Robot Program, Former Minister Says
The recently ousted Ukrainian defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, an advocate for drone and robot warfare, says Ukraine’s tech-heavy strategy will persist.
What We Know About Dr. Fauci Pleading the Fifth in Senate Hearing on Covid Origins
In a three-hour Senate hearing this week, Dr. Fauci invoked his constitutional right to stay silent, leaving people confused about many of the issues raised.
Big Tech’s A.I. Spending Keeps Rising. So Do the Jitters.
Amazon joined a procession of tech giants that ramped up their spending on artificial intelligence, as its capital expenditures soared 69 percent. Concerns over the industry’s spending are mounting.
What to Know About Ceuta
The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions.
What Is the Board of Peace? The Trump-Backed Group, Explained.
President Trump created the international organization, aimed at resolving the long-running war in Gaza and other conflicts.
CNBC
Fast-fashion retailer Shein’s 3-year IPO odyssey may have cost it the ‘golden time’ to go public
Investors are questioning whether Beijing's blessing can carry a $40-billion-plus valuation for a clothing retailer whose growth engine is stalling.
CXMT's blockbuster debut in Shanghai sets stage for next test against global memory giants
The company faces a challenge as it does not have access to the latest extreme ultraviolet, or EUV, lithography machines, essential for manufacturing advanced chips.
BOJ holds rates at 1%, warns of core inflation exceeding 2% target
The decision comes as speculation continues to swirl around whether the Bank of Japan will hike rates at a faster pace.
Copper may hit new high as AI demand collides with deadly storms, strategists say
Deadly storms in Chile have disrupted mining operations, further straining supply and potentially driving prices higher, strategists say.
Oil prices ease as recovering Hormuz Strait traffic tempers war premium
Commonwealth Bank of Australia said in a note on Friday that stronger oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz had eased market concerns after U.S.-Iran strikes earlier this week.
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July on demand slump, typhoons
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.
South Korea's 'bipolar' stock market: meltdowns, a record rally and what's to come
South Korea's stock market staged its sharpest reversal on record on Friday, capping a month of wild swings.
Anthropic says its Claude models 'gained unauthorized access' to other organizations' systems
Anthropic said it discovered three instances where its Claude AI models accessed the internet during an evaluation and accessed outside systems.
CNBC Daily Open: Potential Iran tariffs, data centers and tech comments
U.S. President Donald Trump wants Congress to add tariffs on Iran to a sanctions bill against Russia and Tehran that has bipartisan support.
SK Hynix shares surge 25%, while Samsung soars over 20% as AI rally roars back
South Korea's chip heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics soared more than 20% on Friday, tracking a sharp rally in U.S. technology stocks.
Washington Post
Death of 15 elephants in Kenyan national park sparks outrage, investigation
The unexplained deaths over the past month have raised fears of poisoning.
Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘hard’ following missile attack on U.S. assets
The threat came after Saudi Arabia joined U.S. military strikes on Iranian proxies.
BBC
MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".
Nobody is selling football and investment plan continues - Fifa
Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
Fifa says 'nobody selling football' and will continue plans to sell World Cup stakes
Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups.
UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
Is Infantino finished? Could Uefa boycott World Cup? What happens now?
It's been a seismic 48 hours for football after Uefa threatened to boycott the World Cup and Concacaf rejected Gianni Infantino's funding plan - what happens now, and can Fifa's president survive?
Elderly victim of 'cruel' carer can't be left alone after being 'traumatised'
Louise Harris screamed "I hope you die in your sleep... you horrible cow" at Elizabeth Anne Shipton.
De Zerbi's 'ultra' roots and the Brescia connection at Spurs
Roberto de Zerbi says he was born an ultra, raised on the Brescia curva alongside his father - and he has carried those roots to north London.
Satellite images show impact of heatwaves and drought on UK landscape
BBC Verify's analysis indicates “vegetation stress” in many areas, which may affect wildlife and farming.
The Papers: 'Cruel summer' and 'Football's staying home'
Fires rage near nuclear plant in Suffolk and Uefa mulls World Cup boycott - Friday's papers.
Anthropic's Claude AI escapes tests to hack 3 organisations
It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks.
The Independent
British man arrested on suspicion of ‘spying at Cyprus RAF base for Iran’
Rashad Sultanov, 44, a dual UK and Azerbaijani national, was arrested on July 17
What time will the Greater Manchester mayoral election results be announced and is there an exit poll?
The election was called after Andy Burnham stood down when he was elected as Makerfield MP
Suffolk wildfire latest: Firefighters have been tackling blaze for 24 hours as crews say situation is ‘dynamic’
EDF nuclear plant chiefs monitor fire as flames rip through Dunwich Heath, reaching RSPB Minsmere
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Tributes pour in for 38-year-old British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens: ‘Beautiful, loving and kind’
Greek police investigating whether ‘foul play was involved’ in the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross
Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans
Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans
Trump-Gaza latest: Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after US president claims ‘major milestone’ in Middle East
Senior Hamas official says group will only disarm if Israel fulfils its commitments
Japan's Sony sees profit grow on demand for games, but quake damage still unclear
Sony reported a 32% profit growth in the fiscal first quarter, even as the Japanese entertainment company warned of a negative impact from the earthquake that hit southwestern Kumamoto earlier this week
Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing
Anthropic says its AI models hacked into three organizations during testing
Italy wants Spain suspended from Schengen zone after thousands breach Morocco’s border to cross over to Ceuta
Spain sends army to ‘totally collapsed’ border after at least nine people die during mass migrant crossing
Nick Rhodes: Mick Jagger kept Duran Duran together when they nearly split - they’re still touring 50 years on
In a wide-ranging and candid interview with The Independent editor-in-chief Geordie Greig, the New Romantic legend opens up about his iconic fashion sense, hanging out with Bowie and Andy Warhol at Studio 54, and a timely intervention from Jagger
