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CBC.ca
Ryan Wedding's accused Canadian money launderer agrees to U.S. extradition
A Toronto-area jeweller accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars for Ryan Wedding's purported drug-smuggling network has agreed to be extradited to the U.S. to stand trial. Still, Rolan Sokolovski's lawyer insists his client is presumed innocent and will fight the charges he’s facing.
Over 29,000 people call for U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to be removed from Canada
A petition set to be presented in the House of Commons this fall calls on the government to declare U.S. Aambassador Pete Hoekstra persona non grata and remove him from Canada.
Alberta widow calls for policy review after Air Canada temporarily loses husband's ashes
Twyla Shannahan wants accountability after Air Canada temporarily lost her late husband’s cremated remains during a flight from Alberta to Newfoundland.
Jackie, the bald eagle who won hearts over livestream, has died at age 14
Jackie, one half of a bald eagle pair whose lives and parenting woes garnered millions of viewers through a livestream camera in Southern California’s Big Bear Valley, died Monday after weeks of veterinary treatment.
Netflix's Love Is Blind is coming to Canada — and Canadians are already tagging their friends
Netflix said Tuesday that its hit reality dating series Love Is Blind is coming to Canada. If you’re single and interested, the pods are soon opening on this side of the border.
U.S. rights groups sue Trump administration over International Criminal Court sanctions
Four human rights groups in the United States are suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which they say are unlawful.
Trump was shuttled between planes in a catering truck during NATO trip as a ruse, major U.S. papers report
U.S. President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month in an operation that involved him being moved between aircraft in a catering truck, a deception prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported.
Swim star Summer McIntosh puts 2028 Olympic goals to test in this week's Pan Pacific championships
This week's Pan Pacific swimming championships in Los Angeles will be the first real indicator of where she stands in her pursuit of 5 individual Olympic gold medals.
Albertans to vote on whether province should be able to choose higher court judges in fall referendum
Albertans will be tasked with juggling many ideas in this October’s referendum. Some they may have not had front-of-mind, including who should appoint the judges who sit on the province’s higher courts, the Court of King’s Bench and the Court of Appeal.
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Toronto Star
Rocco Rossi on change, and the lessons he learned walking 14,000 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago
There'd be no reason to have elections if nobody changed their minds
Doug Ford said the Ontario Line would cost $11B. Now the price tag has tripled — and is still climbing
The 15.6-kilometre line, which will run from Exhibition to the Don Valley, is now estimated to cost around $34 billion.
Gordie Howe bridge saw more than 41K crossings into Canada in first 5 days: StatCan
The long-anticipated bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit opened to traffic on July 27 after weeks of delay.
Partial solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower to grace Toronto's skies this week. Here's when to look up
Skywatchers can look forward to a partial eclipse during the day and a meteor shower overnight.
The pods are heading north: Netflix's 'Love Is Blind' is coming to Canada
Canadians are finally getting their shot at finding their future spouse through a wall.
Cuba will survive. Its socialist revolution may not
The island is embracing market reforms that could revive its economy. But unless Washington changes course, even those reforms may not be enough.
Two 16-year-old boys seriously injured in Brampton stabbing
Both teen victims are now in stable condition, according to Peel police.
New home sales jump in Ontario following HST cut
Buyers purchasing a new home are spared HST if the deal is done before March 31, 2027. The Ontario Home Builders’ Association say the policy has improved sales.
Olivia Chow may be Toronto’s most impactful housing mayor since amalgamation
No single mayor is likely to solve Toronto's housing crisis, but Chow’s record could be a model for other mayors to emulate nationally.
Too loud, too expensive: Star readers are trading restaurants for YouTube and cheap wine
From noise levels to tipping on tax, Star readers explain why they’re staying home and what it would take to bring them back.
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Globe and Mail
Italy’s extreme heat sends sparkling wine makers into overdrive for an early harvest
Climate change gives the vineyards of Franciacorta a narrower window of opportunity to make a delicate drink
Jurors in Luigi Mangione’s insurance CEO murder trial to remain anonymous
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney
U.S. and Iran close to ‘some sort’ of deal, Pakistan says, despite attacks on shipping
Four crew members killed in suspected attack by Iran-backed Houthis on a small cargo vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait
Polar bear cub in Japan goes viral for his love of traffic cones
A polar bear cub residing in an aquarium in Japan's Akita Prefecture has gone viral for his love of traffic cones. Mobile phone footage obtained by the Associated Press showed the cub, named Momota, pushing his head inside a cone and poking his mother's back.
Dogs can tell when humans are happy, sad or angry, study shows
Brain regions linked to higher cognitive functions and reward processing were activated only by images of happy strangers
Rescuers search through rubble for Colombia quake survivors
Rescue workers searched through rubble for survivors of a collapsed building after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, with more than 100 people killed in the country's strongest earthquake this century.
Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles, Zelensky says, as Russia bombards Ukraine
Ukrainian President says Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in their overnight attack on the southeastern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia
How one Sicilian priest devoted his life to exposing the crimes of online predators
The Rev. Fortunato Di Noto and his team at the Meter Association work with police in Italy and around the world to stop pedophilia
Former Syrian President al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
al-Assad and brother Maher fled to Russia after in 2014, after 14-year conflict left about half a million people dead
Search and rescue efforts under way after Colombia earthquake leaves more than 3,000 missing
Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizales said at least 179 people had died in those four areas
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Global News
Ceremony in Saskatoon remembers lives lost in Iranian protests
A remembrance ceremony was held in Saskatoon Sunday to remember the loss of lives and freedom in Iran. Associations say more awareness needs to be spread in Canada about the IRGC.
Air Canada flights resume following Typhoon Dolphin in southern China
The brunt of the typhoon hit just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 144 kph (89 mph) as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Why a U.S. oil firm set up drilling gear in Greenland without permission
U.S.-based oil company Greenland Energy is preparing to drill for oil in Greenland, having moved drilling equipment to the island’s east coast.
2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying wine jars found off Sicilian coast
Authorities described the wreck as 'a significant underwater archaeological site' and said it was first reported by private citizens.
Ottawa sanctions armoured vehicle company owned by Russian Canadian
Streit Group was sanctioned for allegedly supplying vehicles to the Russian National Guard.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak started months before official declaration: WHO
The WHO regional director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, said sequencing indicated the outbreak’s start, with some cases early wrongly attributing to malaria and typhoid.
At least 111 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia
The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.
Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear call for maritime assist, says spokesperson
The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, a spokesperson said.
Count Binface continues U.K. election run as ‘intergalactic space warrior’
Binface, who has run against prime ministers past and present, was the first to throw his bucket in the ring when Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage abruptly quit Parliament.
U.K., France brace for another heat wave as temperatures soar in Europe
National weather agency Météo-France is warning about temperatures approaching 40 C (104 F) from Tuesday onward in southeastern France.
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New York Times
The Surprising Truth About Instagram’s VHS Dates Videos
The Instagram account advertises itself as resurfacing lost dating service videotapes from the 1980s. Social media users have been genuinely touched.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina
The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.
With El-Sayed’s Victory Comes a Wave of Islamophobia
As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
How the Bayeux Tapestry Got to the British Museum
French art experts insisted the fragile 900-year-old masterpiece could never travel. Political will, cutting-edge engineering and unorthodox diplomacy proved them wrong.
University of Michigan Will Ease Up on Grades for Student Mental Health
The University of Michigan will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of what a low grade could mean.
How Iran Adapted Its Attacks as U.S. War Munitions Dwindled
The Iranian strikes that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.
Should Letting Children Play Alone Outside Be a Crime?
Some parents have been surprised to find themselves in the legal system’s cross hairs.
Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats From Iran
President Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.
After Deadly Earthquake in Colombia, a Late-Night Hunt for Survivors
“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where rescuers face a race against time to find the living.
What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
CNBC
Treasury yields are little changed as investors await inflation data
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher Tuesday as investors await July's inflation data print amid ongoing Iran tensions.
U.S. oil rises above $83 a barrel as Iran says Strait of Hormuz won't open until conditions are met
U.S. oil had risen as much as 3% earlier in the day after President Donald Trump demanded that Iran pay reparations to the U.S.
Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax 'must be stopped,' eyes federal block
Trump in a Truth Social post called Mamdani's pied-à-terre tax a "dangerous political 'experiment' in New York will destroy" the city and state.
Democrats clash again in Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries as big midterm races take shape
In Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig are competing for the nomination to succeed the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Riot Platforms strikes deal with Anthropic as bitcoin miners shift focus to AI infrastructure
Bitcoin miner Riot Platform has struck a $9 billion, 20-year compute deal with Anthropic
Trump wants to split the MMR vaccine. Experts say that's unlikely — and comes with consequences
Doctors and other experts say that splitting the measles, mumps and rubella shot has no scientific basis and is unlikely to get off the ground.
Manus to return as independent company after China forced Meta to unwind $2 billion deal
Last December, Meta said it planned to acquire Manus for $2 billion, its latest effort to shore up its AI strategy.
Why JPMorgan is investing big in the 2028 LA Olympics
JPMorgan is making a nine-figure bet as the Olympics Games' first-ever global banking partner.
Target appoints its first chief AI officer as big retailers bet on AI
Target announced its first-ever chief artificial intelligence officer on Tuesday as retailers race to take advantage of the AI boom.
Washington Post
Rescuers search for Colombia quake survivors as death toll passes 200
Dogs and drones have been deployed to search for those trapped under collapsed buildings, with local authorities reporting at least 150 deaths from the nation's strongest earthquake in a decade.
Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad is sentenced to death in absentia
Assad, who has been living in exile in Russia since his 2024 ouster, was sentenced for crimes against humanity and war crimes during the country's years-long civil war.
Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo
Health experts are racing to stem the outbreak which WHO officials believe started months earlier than officially declared.
Trump-Netanyahu rift widens as election pressures pull them in opposite directions
While the Israeli leader touts a willingness to defy the U.S. on Gaza, the president needs to show progress in the foreign entanglements weighing on his approval rating.
Russia’s Supreme Court bars last anti-war party from elections
Recent polls showed the liberal-leaning Yabloko could have won seats in the parliamentary elections next month.
At least 111 dead as 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
The temblor, which struck Colombia’s Pacific coast shortly after 7:30 a.m., was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.
Chaos at Spain’s border underscores how migrant flows can be weaponized
Authorities have not said who organized a suspicious border breach in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa. Social media posts in Morocco are urging another push.
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.
BBC
Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle cut a measured figure at his unveiling news conference, but Premier League managers will come up against someone very different
Man guilty of harassing MP Stella Creasy on Tube train
The man was "abusive and aggressive" towards the Walthamstow Labour MP on a Victoria line train.
Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?
None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford.
Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
Three ways to watch safely without glasses
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted
The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck?
The Washington Post has reported on a secret presidential plane swap.
The Independent
US government says judge overstepped by ordering universal tariff refunds
While the judge presiding over the trade court litigation determined that restrictions regarding universal injunctions do not pertain to these tariff proceedings, the government maintains its opposition to his ruling
Florida cop kidnapped and killed his ex over an argument about a TV set
The victim had returned from a beach trip with her two young children shortly before the incident. Neither child was physically harmed, and they have since been placed in the care of their biological father
Parents accused of getting drunk and forcing toddlers to walk in 108-degree heat after watching NFL practice
Ryan and May Mullin are facing a child abuse charge after they were found seemingly drunk during a family outing in Glendale, Arizona
Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky after solar eclipse
Between midnight and 5.30am on Thursday morning will be the ideal viewing time for Perseids, according to experts.
Why California is failing to build the homes it needs
Less than a third of California cities and counties are on track to meet their housing targets
‘Bobble head’ woman behind Trump during vaccine announcement becomes internet’s newest obsession
The woman nodding in agreement is Jayme Franklin, a former Trump staffer who started the conservative lifestyle brand, The Conservataeur
Trump doesn’t deny a possible federal takeover of elections: ‘Stranger things have happened’
Conservative television host suggested the president bypass Congress’s authority in imposing new election security measures
Mom, son and cousin who went missing while tubing rescued after spending days in the Michigan wilderness
‘They are tired and worn out. Two of them had to be carried out of the woods. They were in the wilderness for 72 hours’
Trump pushes DOJ to open another case against ex-Olympian after raging over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: report
Trump spent the weekend raging over dropped charges after judge agreed to dismiss case against David Hearn
Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits back at Trump’s claim of ‘complete control’ over Hormuz and says it will stay closed
US leader reportedly hid in a catering truck to fend off an assassination threat while attending Nato summit last month
