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CBC.ca

Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully
Iran pledged to fight back against expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating its economy, expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.

How will the new tariffs hit Canada's economy?
New U.S. tariffs come into effect and President Donald Trump threatens more on Canadian auto and steel sectors. How is this going to impact our economy and how might Ottawa fight back?

What Trump's tariffs mean for AI, video games, cellphones
While autos and steel have taken centre stage in the Canada-U.S. trade war, experts say prices rising tariffs could rise prices for electronics, including the physical components behind AI.

He sells golf trolleys, not cars. But he’s facing a $183K bill under a federal Chinese EV tariff
A Pickering, Ont., business owner who sells golf trolleys says he’s being unfairly taxed under a now-defunct federal tariff intended for Chinese EVs.

Hayden Panettiere's death may be inspiring celebrities to protect child actors in Hollywood
Several former child actors, including Anna Paquin and Melissa Gilbert, are speaking out about how children are treated in Hollywood following the recent deaths of Hayden Panettiere, Daveigh Chase and Michelle Trachtenberg. They say stronger protections are needed for child actors who are often prematurely sexualized and prone to exploitation and addiction issues.

Netanyahu warns of 'targeted strikes' if Hamas doesn't stop kites from flying toward Israel
The Israeli government is threatening to increase "targeted strikes" on Gaza unless Hamas takes action to prevent kites used by Palestinians, including children, from flying toward Israel. Omar Halawa, 13, says flying his kite is the only thing he looks forward to in war-torn Gaza.

Montreal airport ground crew worker dies after being struck by plane
An employee at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport has died the airport authority confirmed Tuesday morning after they were struck by a plane on Monday evening.

What we know about how the Canada-U.S. trade talks fell apart
Prime Minister Mark Carney says one of the main reasons he walked away from a deal with the Trump administration is because Washington demanded terms that would "destroy" Canada's largest industries including the auto, steel and aluminum sectors. CBC News learned what was on the table and why talks broke down.

Victim of Prince George plane crash identified as devoted coach, volunteer and mother of 2
Alex Garneau was an athlete, coach and volunteer involved in many sports throughout Prince George, B.C.. The mother of two was killed when a plane made an emergency landing on a busy road, hitting her vehicle and three others. The investigation is ongoing.

Text messages in murder plea show killer and friend plotted to lure, confine, rape Calgary women
A Calgary courtroom was completely silent Monday but for the subdued voice of a prosecutor as she read aloud chilling and depraved text messages between two men who plotted to lure, confine and rape women so they could film their crimes and make money from the videos.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
As Japan swelters, pet owners turn to fan-powered cooling suits
Japan's sweltering summer heat isn't just brutal for humans, it can be deadly for dogs and cats, and a clothing maker has come up with a novel solution – a fan suit. Inspired by air-conditioned vests worn by Japanese construction workers, a Tokyo-based maternity-wear manufacturer has created a puffy, cooling jacket to help pet owners protect their furry friends from heatstroke.
Last few witnesses in Lindsay Clancy murder trial set to testify before closing arguments
Trial will resume with more testimony from a forensic psychologist hired by prosecutors to evaluate Clancy’s psychiatric history
Trump considers renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as trade war escalates
U.S. and Canada are locked in a trade dispute, with Canada expected Tuesday to announce retaliatory measures
UN and Red Cross call for urgent negotiations to restrict use of autonomous weapons
States meet in Geneva next week amid mounting concerns over the role of AI-assisted semi-autonomous weapons that have been used in conflicts
Japanese farmers go nocturnal as extreme heat makes days more dangerous
To save themselves and animals from heatstroke, agricultural workers have had to get creative with their schedules
Australia’s music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Crackdown comes as a variation of Madonna’s ‘Like a Prayer’ created by a producer using AI-generated vocals and drums has spent 16 weeks in the Australian top 20
Putin signs decree allowing temporary state control of key sites after Ukrainian drone strikes
It allows temporary control of critical infrastructure if private owners fail to protect it from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild it after strikes
Iran vows to retaliate against new U.S. sanctions, says Washington seeks talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled the measures on Monday but stopped short of the most punishing sanctions

Trump’s trade war threatens Republicans in key U.S. Senate races
Republicans in states with close economic ties to Canada are facing pressure as the trade dispute intensifies

Trump-backed Darline Graham, Ralph Norman make final push in South Carolina GOP Senate runoff
The runoff will determine which Republican succeeds the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate
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Global News

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.

Mystery man ‘Lucky’ found in Amsterdam is not missing person from B.C.: police
Police in Amsterdam and Vancouver say fingerprints confirm Amsterdam's mystery man "Lucky" is not John Russell Kenny, who went missing in Vancouver in 1994.

Sword attack by 18-year-old at Swedish school kills 1: police
Police Chief Tommy Alriksson told a news conference that the 18-year-old perpetrator at the school in the central town of Fagersta had been arrested.

Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQ
The Facebook founder bought Strancally Castle, built in 1830 and extensively renovated in 2003, according to a state heritage service.

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits Peru’s southern Andes Mountains, injures 2
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 1 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT) and was centered 38 kilometers (24 miles) northwest of the city of Upahuacho.

Panama Canal will cap daily transits as El Nino set to reduce water levels
Under the new measures, the canal will limit daily transits as of Sept. 4 to 34 vessels, and reduce the number to 32 as of Sept. 15.

Congo to receive 70K doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks
The Ervebo vaccine is licensed for use against Ebola virus, one of the viruses that cause Ebola disease, but not for Bundibugyo virus.

U.S. deports 20 non-Liberians to Liberia in first flight under new pact
Deportees will include nationals from Africa, North America, South America and the Caribbean, according to Liberian officials who said they can apply for asylum if they choose.

U.S. ramps up Cuba sanctions, detentions of Americans returning from island
Trump's Republican administration has steadily ratcheted up pressure on Havana, threatening it with potential military intervention even when mired in a conflict against Iran.
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New York Times

‘They Opened the Door and Pulled Us Out’: How ICE Descended on a Town
One summer morning, immigration agents swooped in and detained 18 immigrants at a store in Lakewood, N.J., plunging the town into fear.

Many N.F.L. Players Get Brain Disease. Why Hasn’t OSHA Intervened?
“We never see things that are this dire,” a former chief scientist of the agency said about rates of C.T.E. in former players.

We Know the Risks of A.I. We Need to Act.
A.I. could turn one of our country’s worst habits into a national security crisis.

How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War
Detailed accounts of the final hours of the negotiations show that, while the United States offered Canada what it said was the best deal of any country, what Canada had to give up in exchange was seen as unthinkable.

Democratic Senators Ask Homeland Security for Details About Idled Planes
The request follows a New York Times story, which revealed that Homeland Security had spent $464 million on used jets that rarely fly.

This A.I. Start-Up Aims to Reverse the Backlash Against Data Centers
Emerald AI, now valued at $1.05 billion, uses software to keep power demand at the computing facilities from getting out of control.

Why Irregular’s A.I. Tests for Meta, Anthropic and OpenAI Went Off the Rails
Irregular, an Israeli start-up, worked with OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta to assess the security of their A.I. models. It made a mistake. Then the tests went off the rails.

At Least 1 in 4 NFL Players Gets CTE, Major New Study Finds
The actual prevalence, researchers said, may be much higher.

Trump Administration to Target Visas of Up To 200,000 Foreign Citizens Applying for Asylum
The State Department, in a move that could affect as many as 200,000 visa holders and asylum applicants, has begun its review. Cancellations could occur in waves.

An Alarming New Study About Brain Injuries in Football, and How States Are Paying Millions for Rain
Plus, is the BRAT diet really the best thing for stomach bugs?
CNBC

Oil drops 3% as U.S. shifts to economic pressure on Iran, easing fears of renewed war
Investors shrugged off the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

United's next decision: What to do with all those Boeing 737 Max 10 seats it ordered years ago
United Airlines wanted to put lie-flat premium seats on its Max 10 planes once they were certified, but that has been delayed by years.

Apple announces new Mac Mini and Mac Studio models with AI upgrades
"With these frameworks and new chips, developers can run and fine-tune large AI models locally on their Mac," Apple said.

Gold hovers near three-month high on dollar weakness, Treasury bond buyback plans
Gold prices fell Tuesday after rising to their highest in over three months.

China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctions
The U.S. can pressure Chinese banks over Iran through access to its financial system, while Beijing is building alternatives such as CIPS.

SEC reportedly subpoenas Wall Street banks over AI hedge fund Situational Awareness's near collapse
The SEC is seeking information from major Wall Street banks about trades and financing tied to AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness.

Dick's Sporting Goods stock falls 15% as retailer misses expectations, cites 'challenging' footwear market
Dick's Sporting Goods reported second fiscal quarter earnings on Tuesday that missed Wall Street expectations amid what it called a "challenging" environment.

The 'debasement trade' returns after Bessent bond maneuver. Crypto and gold are back in style
Concern over the size and the cost of U.S. government spending has given new life to the debasement trade.

OpenAI bans Russian ChatGPT accounts used in covert misinformation campaign
The AI company said the incident "illustrates how influence actors can use AI as a supporting tool within a broader effort to manufacture authority."

New Delhi draws in $73 billion in 11 weeks, powered by special deposits for non-resident Indians
India has attracted inflows of $73 billion in 11 weeks, driven mostly by foreign currency bank deposits made by non-resident Indians.
Washington Post

Canada’s Carney makes rare show of open defiance against Trump
The Canadian prime minister has said his government will match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar."

U.S. withdraws from military exercises with South Korea set for next month
The move comes as the Iran war strains U.S. military resources in Asia.

Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge
A federal judge said the indefinite pause, which affected nationals of countries in every corner of the globe, ran afoul of antidiscrimination protections.

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy
“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.
BBC

Five more arrests in fatal A66 crash investigation
The new arrests include a 16-year-old boy and two men held on suspicion of being in an organised crime group.

Root 'hacked off' and 'disappointed' at Carse incident
England captain Joe Root says he is "hacked off" and "disappointed" at the incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse at a Derby nightclub.

Root 'hacked off' and 'disappointed' at Carse incident
England captain Joe Root says he is "hacked off" and "disappointed" at the incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse at a Derby nightclub.

Man dies in crash after police pursuit
Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition.

Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise
The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.

Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say
Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.

One arrest after police stop taxi being driven wrong way down dual carriageway
Police said before the vehicle entered the road a cyclist was knocked off their bike and parked car were damaged.

More than 70,000 social and affordable homes to be built across England over 10 years
Funding has been granted to Greater Manchester, the West Midlands and West Yorkshire as well as £6bn for London.

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.

China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
The Independent

Former TV news anchor admits to stabbing her 80-year-old mother to death on Halloween
Angelynn Mock, formerly of KTVI Fox 2 in St Louis, thought her elderly mom was “the devil”

British man charged for jacket theft at Singapore airport
A $350 (£202) denim jacket went missing from a mannequin at Jewel Changi
Swimmer dies after being rescued from sea at popular UK beach
Emergency services pulled the swimmer from the water

Serena Williams is back at the US Open, playing mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz
Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open for her first match at the Grand Slam tournament since 2022

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Mystery as US military plane lands in Moscow with no explanation from Kremlin or Trump
Kyiv has increasingly targeted online retail logistics centres, accusing them of providing support to the Russian armed forces

Trump ignored warnings from Tulsi Gabbard and US intelligence the Iran war would backfire: report
President Donald Trump was reportedly briefed by then-director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that overthrowing regime in Tehran could bring more hard-line successor in its place

A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth's mini-greenhouse
Alaska's North Slope tundra may look desolate, but crouch down and you'll see a lush jungle

Tropical Storm Julio forms in the Pacific and isn't threatening land
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Julio has formed in the Pacific Ocean and isn’t threatening land
Five more people arrested over fatal A66 crash that killed two police officers
Police are continuing to investigate the incident which left seven people dead
The US promised ‘the toughest sanctions ever’ on Iran. Here’s what Trump’s team actually delivered
Despite warning of an ‘economic D-Day’, experts tell Maira Butt that Washington stepped back from the toughest measures over fears it would harm the global economy























