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CBC.ca
New Churchill Falls hydro deal between N.L. and Quebec being finalized: sources
Quebec and Newfoundland Labrador are close to a new deal on Churchill Falls, sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed to CBC News.
Another 6 whales being moved out of Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., headed to U.S.
Marineland has begun moving a third batch of whales to aquariums outside of Canada, with six hitting the road Wednesday.
4 ex-Western University students accused in London, Ont., explosives-making scheme face 19 new charges
The four people accused in a London, Ont., explosives and firearms-manufacturing investigation now face 19 new charges, according to court documents filed Tuesday. The three men and one woman were students or recent graduates of Western University.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave job at month's end, Trump says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, leaving the president without one of his most trusted advisers ahead of November's midterm elections.
Kennedy Center ordered to pay over $250K US to jazz musician who cancelled over Trump rebrand
A Washington judge has ordered the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd more than $250,000 US in legal fees. The ruling comes just months after that same judge tossed the centre’s lawsuit accusing Redd of breach of contract.
Former Raptors coach fights Ontario over nearly $700K tax paid on multimillion-dollar home
Former Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse and his wife are embroiled in a legal dispute with the Ontario government over its refusal to reimburse the couple nearly $700,000 in foreign buyer tax they paid on their Mississauga home.
Indictment alleges Nick Reiner lay in wait before killing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner
A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killings of his parents, actor and director Rob Reiner and photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, and adds the allegation that he was lying in wait before attacking them.
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Toronto Star
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath reveals she 'left an abusive relationship'
Her former partner denies the abuse allegations. The mayor says she is “tired of being silent.”
2018 world junior players acquitted of sexual assault breached Hockey Canada code of conduct, panel says
The panel made up of three retired judges also recommended that player Alex Formenton's suspension be lifted immediately and that the suspensions of the other four players should be maintained for various lengths of time.
Suspect arrested in 'senseless' fatal stabbing of Zenin Roussel
Zenin Roussel, 21, was found with stab wounds by a cab driver on Main Street West near Frid Street around 2:30 a.m., Sunday.
Severe thunderstorm watch in Toronto warning of heavy rain, high winds — and 'toonie-sized hail'
More than 60 mm of rain, wind gusts close to 100 km/h and hail could all be on tap for the afternoon and into the evening, Environment Canada said.
Man linked to alleged gun-for-hire network in Toronto facing new robbery charges
Jayon Burgher, an 18-year-old from Toronto, was previously charged in a shooting at a GFL executive's home in April and was a suspect in an Etobicoke gym shooting in March.
Charges dropped against accused killer, accomplices in shooting death of 15-year-old Jahkai Jack
The Crown's office has withdrawn murder and related charges against three men accused in the west Toronto shooting death of 15-year-old Jahkai Jack last year.
Ontario's real estate regulator orders disciplinary hearing for former RECO chair over trust account violations
RECO has posted a notice referring Katie Steinfeld and her brokerage, On the Block Realty Inc., to the discipline committee. Steinfeld's husband, Daniel Steinfeld, is the current president of TRREB.
Toronto on track for a record year of lithium battery fires after two blazes Wednesday
Toronto fire has responded to 81 incidents involving lithium-ion batteries so far this year, an increase of more than 33 per cent over this point in 2025.
Partial solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower to grace Toronto area skies. Here's when to look up
Cloudy skies and rain made it difficult to see Wednesday's partial eclipse in Toronto but some areas outside the city were treated to the display.
Federal government announces $34M to help communities cope with climate change
In all, 128 communities across Canada will receive funding for various climate resilience projects.
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Globe and Mail
Missile threat prompted Secret Service to move Trump off Air Force One, source says
The threat emerged on the final day of Trump’s visit to Ankara for the NATO summit amid heightened tensions with Iran, the source says
ICE planning to give officers gloves that deliver electric shocks
U.S. Democrats and civil rights advocates criticize agency’s plan as unnecessary and cruel
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave at end of month
At 28, Leavitt is the youngest person to hold the role
A total solar eclipse sweeps across Spain
People gathered in Spain's Arija and Arcos de las Salinas to catch a glimpse of Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday (August 12).
Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and Michigan reveal limits of socialist ideas
Francesca Hong’s defeat is startling given Wisconsin’s long history of socialist policies and politicians
German cabinet approves measures granting new powers to intelligence services
The measures, which must still be approved by parliament, would allow intelligence services to collect data and carry out active operations to thwart attacks
Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to President’s posts
Plaintiffs allege Trump’s deal to post first on his own company’s site about U.S. policy violates the Constitution
U.S. military on track to pull out of Iraq by end of September, officials say
Withdrawal of troops would mark end of presence that started with 2003 invasion against Saddam Hussein
Hope for answers as Kosovo finds new mass graves from 1998-99 conflict
Erblin Ademi watched from afar as workers excavated recently discovered mass graves from the 1998-99 war in Kosovo. Nearly 30 years after his father went missing, Ademi both feared and wished that his remains will finally be found.
Ottawa weighs proposal on auto tariffs as it presses U.S. for reprieve, sources say
Under the proposal, Canada would accept a reduction in levies and drop its retaliatory measures
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Global News
Bridal brands prepare for Taylor Swift-inspired wedding requests
It was widely reported that Swift wore a haute couture Christian Dior dress to her Madison Square Garden wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce on July 3.
How to give yourself the best odds to see the solar eclipse and meteors
A partial solar eclipse occurs when “the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth but the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly lined up."
Spain readies for rare solar eclipse, concern over heat and wildfires grows
Millions of people in Spain will have some of mainland Europe’s best views of the celestial spectacle. It will begin around sunset, when the sun, moon and Earth align.
Ukraine has given peace proposals to U.S. in bid for new talks: Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president has warned that Russia is preparing for escalation and could use its parliamentary elections next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilization.
2,000 people in Congo dead amid rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak
The current outbreak was declared on May 15, but health authorities now say sequencing showed it began months earlier, in February.
Strategic oil stockpiles have hit a 40-year low amid the Iran war
Oil prices spiked Tuesday as the Iran war continues to jeopardize global supplies, with U.S. strategic stockpiles falling to the lowest level in more than 40 years.
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.
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New York Times
ICE Agent Who Pushed Activist to the Ground Near Chicago Pleads Guilty
The agent, Adam Saracco, was charged with misdemeanor after the altercation at a gas station near Chicago last year during the Trump administration’s crackdown there.
Settler Siege of Palestinian Homes Highlights Growing West Bank Chaos
Two families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.
A Third Immigrant Detained at Delaney Hall Dies After Medical Emergency
A Guatemalan migrant was transferred to a hospital when he experienced what appeared to be a seizure, federal officials said.
Who Is Joshua Kushner, the New Lakers Co-Owner?
The brother of Jared Kushner is an influential venture capitalist with big bets on A.I. and health insurance.
Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker
The spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.
A Fight Over Abortion and Surrogacy Ends With a Baby Born in Texas
The baby, who was born Wednesday with a severe heart defect, drew the attention of anti-abortion activists and the Texas attorney general after the intended parents wanted the surrogate mother to have an abortion.
Hegseth Says Anti-Cartel Coalition Will Do ‘Bad Things to Bad People’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American military leaders gathered in Panama to ramp up their efforts alongside U.S. forces.
Zhu Rongji, Former Premier Who Pushed China to a Market Economy, Dies at 97
As a vice premier and then premier, he helped transform China into the world’s leading manufacturing power and led his country into the World Trade Organization.
Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor’s Race?
Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist running in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, had a double-digit lead in polls as recently as last week. Then she lost. What happened?
Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s White House Press Secretary, Is Leaving the Role
President Trump said that Ms. Leavitt, who recently gave birth to her second child, would be leaving to spend time with her family.
CNBC
Goldman says Japan's $1 trillion of reserves leaves 'plenty of capacity' for further yen interventions
Japan has enough cash at its disposal for a couple more rounds of yen-buying on the scale of last month's intervention, Goldman Sachs says.
‘Hormuz remains blocked’: Iran disputes Trump claims as traffic sinks to near 3-month lows
The Persian Strait Gulf Authority said "the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and will not be reopened until Iran's conditions are accepted."
South Korea's Kospi swings from bear to bull-market territory in just over a month on AI trade
South Korean stocks rallied on Thursday, pushing the benchmark Kospi into a technical bull market.
Oil rises on worries over supply disruptions as spill near Oman worsens
News of recent deadly attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and the Red Sea drove oil higher. An oil spill near Oman continued to worsen.
EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales data
The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.
CNBC Daily Open: Markets look past soaring U.S. budget deficit
Signs of potential interest rate hikes remain in focus after the U.S. budget deficit surged to its highest monthly level in more than five years.
Japan wholesale inflation eases slightly to 7.2%, undershooting expectations
The PPI reading was lower than the 7.4% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and was down from a revised 7.3% seen in June.
Inside India newsletter: Why global funds are flocking to GIFT City in Modi’s home state
Favorable regulations, a growing local investor base, and tax holidays are giving momentum to India's GIFT City.
Trump sued over Truth Social advance access sale
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, notes that Trump's posts on his own social media site often move financial markets.
Cerebras stock plunges 14% after second earnings report following IPO
Cerebras Systems reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and raised its full-year guidance.
Washington Post
Trump says ceasefire in Lebanon is working. For residents, it’s a ‘prison.’
Israeli forces continue to occupy buffer zone in effort to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure, with restrictions drawing parallels to those in the West Bank.
Colombia earthquake deaths climb to 239; hundreds remain missing
Scores of buildings collapsed in the strongest temblor to strike the South American country in at least a decade.
Zhu Rongji, China premier crucial to economic transformation, dies at 97
He negotiated China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and pushed through reforms that breathed new life into China’s state-directed economy.
Rescuers search collapsed hospitals for patients trapped by Colombia quake
Dogs and drones were deployed to search for survivors. At least 220 people were reported dead in the nation’s strongest earthquake in a decade.
Pentagon report reveals steep civilian toll of Trump’s Yemen campaign
The military operation was the first following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s dismantling of an office focused on mitigating unintended casualties.
Ex-ICE agent’s group awarded $158 million to represent migrant children
The Trump administration gave the contract to Our Rescue, which Tim Ballard, the former agent, left in 2023 before being accused of sex trafficking.
Severe malnutrition in Somalia is surging after U.S. cuts, aid groups say
“What we are seeing is shocking and far beyond the threshold of an extremely critical emergency,” one humanitarian official said.
30,000 pounds of beef from Argentina recalled in two states
A recall of beef products from Corte Argentino USA affects retailers and grocery distributors in Texas and Florida.
Russia releases ailing former Marine imprisoned since 2022
Robert Gilman and his mother were on a plane back to Washington on Tuesday.
Lebanon takes step to become first Arab country to abolish death penalty
The bill would make life sentence with hard labor the highest penalty that can be imposed.
BBC
Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning comes into force
Heat will spike again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records set to tumble.
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.
Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift - 'Best night of my life'
In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplants
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.
The Papers: 'The Sun, the Moon' and 'The greatest show on Earth'
The once in a generation solar eclipse across the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages.
'If you're not conservative, don't come here': The town making missiles for Trump
The president's approval numbers may be down, but in this Tennessee town, his support is as strong as ever.
Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder
The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
Fearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with dream Villa debut
Teenage striker Brian Madjo scores on his Aston Villa debut in Uefa Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain to end eight-month wait for a chance to play in competitive games.
Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.
The Independent
Alaska community split on plan to create a gold mine in the middle of a national park
Opponents of the project have voiced concerns over the potential effect on beluga whales and brown bears in the region
Bomb squad shuts down DC street for hours over suspicious device - that turns out to be a sex toy
The suspicious package scare prompted police officers, firefighters and bomb squad technicians to flood the area
Iran-US war latest: Trump says ‘praise be to Allah’ as he again claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump argued the Iranian navy has been destroyed and they cannot enforce the closure of the strait
Fight in restroom leads to student being shot at Georgia high school
The teenage suspect fled the scene and was later taken into custody
Two soldiers dead after Apache helicopter crashes in Texas
A military official said the helicopter was undergoing a routine training flight before it went down
New 2028 presidential frontrunner has emerged on a key prediction market site
Democrats are still reeling from the 2024 election, where Harris replaced President Joe Biden in the late stages of the race and lost to Donald Trump
Denver sues Big Tobacco demanding they help pay for cleanup of cigarette butts on city streets
‘We want to make sure that they pay their fair share of the cost that cities are bearing,’ Mayor Mike Johnston says
Banning zero-hours contracts could cost businesses up to £3bn a year
The proposed workplace reforms are nevertheless expected to ‘support growth’ through the improvement of conditions for staff
Angler airlifted to hospital after being bitten by a shark
The angler said the blue shark ‘lunged’ at him after he caught it off the coast near Waterford in Ireland
White House appears to troll Trump on eclipse day with meme of president staring at the sun
The infamous image of Trump ignoring safety guidelines has long been a source of mockery
