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CBC.ca

Canadian women's volleyball team qualifies for Olympics for 1st time since 1996

The Canadian women's vollleyball team punched its ticket to the Olympics for the first time since 1996 on Saturday with a 3-1 win (25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14) over the host Dominican Republic in the final of the NORCECA Continental Qualifier in Santo Domingo.

Trump's Venezuelan oil deal: What we know and how it could impact Canada's oil industry

Several questions about the U.S. deal to develop vast Venezuelan oil reserves remain unanswered, and a rapid and large-scale increase in production is unlikely. But experts say increased exports from Venezuela "would compete directly with Canadian crude in the U.S. Gulf Coast market."

Buck Martinez inducted into Blue Jays' new Hall of Excellence at Rogers Centre

John Albert (Buck) Martinez, a cancer survivor, catcher, manager and broadcaster for parts of five decades with the Toronto Blue Jays, was inducted into the club's new Hall of Excellence on Saturday.

Nova Scotia father and son haul hooked bald eagle out of lake, safely free it on shore

Bryan Esbaugh and his 15-year-old son, Wyatt, were fishing on Ponhook Lake in Queens County, N.S., when they accidentally hooked a bald eagle. After safely untangling the bird on shore, they set it free and playfully dubbed it the "Canadian White-Headed Lake Raptor."

'We didn’t want them:' Hamilton rallies against Dominion Society, as group holds event in Burlington, Ont.

More than 100 people gathered outside of Hamilton city hall around midday Saturday to denounce the fact that a self-proclaimed nationalist group that wants to deport millions of people from Canada planned to host a day-long conference in the city the same day. Dominion Society members were seen meeting in Burlington, Ont.

Israeli settlers attack home in occupied West Bank's Qusra: witnesses

Dozens of masked Israeli settler militants attacked homes surrounding the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Saturday, the first major attack since a siege by settlers in the area earlier this month drew an international outcry. The settlers surrounded a Palestinian home, throwing stones while seven Palestinians were trapped inside, according to witnesses.

Old soup factory takes on new high-tech life as quantum computing firm gets $195M federal boost

In the echoey void of a gutted Campbell's Soup factory in Toronto’s west end, Canada's minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation announced the federal government’s biggest bet to date on homegrown technology that could revolutionize artificial intelligence, medical science and a host of other key sectors of the economy.

Trump administration video showing Haitian deportees in chains sparks outrage

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security video shows men, handcuffed and in chains, boarding a deportation flight to Haiti this week. Critics say the Trump administration is "bragging" about sending Haitian immigrants "back to a war-torn country" after rescinding temporary protected status.

Russian attack on Kyiv region kills at least 37

At least 27 people have been killed following a Russian attack on the Bucha district, close to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, officials said Saturday.

An island mysteriously appeared — then disappeared — on B.C.'s largest reservoir

B.C. Hydro says it's monitoring for the reappearance of a mysterious island first spotted by boaters 100 kilometres from the W.A.C. Bennett Dam in northeastern B.C.
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Toronto Star

AI slop or the real deal? CNE to review use of AI-generated images in wake of debate over vendors’ promotional posters

A marketing expert and several vendors at the Ex say AI is a necessary tool to help keep small businesses alive.

‘We need him back’: Families desperate for word of Toronto-area residents as relief efforts continue in Nepal

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Saturday one of the 32 Canadians missing in the flash floods disaster has been found safely.

Tom Cruise announces a follow-up film to 'Days of Thunder' to hit theaters in 2028

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tom Cruise stood up from his chair in front of 40 race-car drivers, jumped over a row of potted plants and directly onto a stage.

A sign for the times: Doug Ford unveils 'Lake Ontario Now and Always'

"We’re always going to protect our sovereignty, always," Premier Doug Ford said Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Great Lake.

Untested in court, Trump's new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions

WASHINGTON (AP) — In firing up a trade war with Canada, President Donald Trump turned to a 96-year-old statute so obscure that many trade lawyers didn’t even know it was still on the books.

Doug Ford calls Donald Trump a 'loser' now, but he was a fan not so long ago

The year before the name-calling started, the premier admitted he had hoped the mercurial U.S. president would be re-elected in 2024.

Donald Trump claims Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America.' Here's what you need to know about the cross-border battle

Here’s who gets to decide and where the centuries-old name came from.

Canada just recruited 64 top researchers from around the world. Here's why they said yes

48 are from U.S. in first phase of $1.7B Canada Global Impact+ Research Talent Initiative. And yes, Trump plays a role.

She's got a golden ticket — and free admission to the CNE for life. Meet the 81-year-old who's never missed the Ex

Barbara Jean Batten was joined by her extended family to celebrate her impeccable attendance record, never missing a year of the fair that’s ingrained in her family’s history.

On the American side of Lake Ontario, how Donald Trump has strained the ties that bind: 'You guys don’t hate us, do you?'

A road trip around Lake Ontario reveals how Donald Trump's 'Lake America' order is separating border neighbours.
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Globe and Mail

‘Yes’ votes have slim early lead as Iceland counts ballots in referendum on reopening EU membership talks

A reliable result might not be available until midday on Sunday, election officials said

What to know about Trump’s deal for access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves

Venezuela’s acting president described the deal as a step toward economic recovery, but some in the country consider it a betrayal

Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported to U.K. from U.S. after being detained by ICE

In a June 2025 post on X, he wrote: ‘We have got to deport millions and millions and millions of people’

Former White House teleprompter operator accused of insider trading must turn over profits, pay fine

Gabriel Perez made US$107,500 on prediction markets by betting on what Trump would say in speeches

Threat of lake burst after glacial collapse near Nepal-Tibet disaster site eases

Authorities are monitoring conditions to warn rescue operations downstream if needed

Was climate change to blame for the Nepal floods? Here's what we know

Climate change is leading to conditions that can destabilize high-mountain rock and ice, strengthening prospects for disasters such as the Himalayan flood along the border between Nepal and China's Tibet, scientists say, while warning climate change may not be sole trigger.

Israeli settlers attack homes in West Bank’s Qusra, witnesses say

Owner of the house said when the Israeli military arrived they handcuffed, blindfolded and beat those inside, before later releasing them

Haitian gang releases women and children after kidnapping 50, killing 47

Among those released are three children under the age of 2, a 7-year-old and two teenage girls

Lando Norris extends contract with McLaren to at least 2030, securing long-term F1 future

26-year-old secured McLaren’s first drivers’ title last year since Lewis Hamilton won his first championship in 2008

King Haakon VIII honours late father in first speech as Norway’s monarch

The new king remembered his father, King Harald V, as a loving parent and dedicated monarch
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Global News

Milo Yiannopoulos deported to U.K. after ICE arrest in U.S.

Yiannopoulos was arrested Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Trump says U.S. to take control of 65B barrels of Venezuela oil reserves in new deal

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's government in a statement said the deal involves the development of 17 fields with a proven potential of 65 billion barrels.

Nepal flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of missing

After Nepali authorities updated their figures Saturday, the combined toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 676 dead and nearly 3,000 people missing.

British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE in U.S.

Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos was arrested in New Orleans and accused him of overstaying after entering the U.S. in 2019.

Domestic travel rose in July as trips to the United States fell: StatCan

With transborder screen passenger traffic down by 8.7 per cent in July, the agency notes this number was 'well below the same month in 2024,' which was 12.5 per cent.

Hiker receives lost backpack 63 years after he fell into Austrian glacier

The long-lost belongings were preserved in glacial ice high in the Austrian mountains, but its melting led to their discovery last month by a hiker.

Andrew and Tristan Tate urge release on bail while fighting extradition to U.K.

During nearly two hours in a Miami courtroom, Andrew and Tristan Tate denied under oath criminal accusations across multiple countries.

Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for additional 30 days

The extension means decisions on immigration and visa applications from residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan will remain on hold until Sept. 28.

Number of Canadians missing in Nepal-Tibet floods rises to 32: minister

The federal government says at least 32 Canadians are reported missing in an area spanning parts of Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region in China, after devastating floods.

Norway’s King Harald V dead at 89, his son succeeds as Haakon VIII

The popular king modernized the royal house but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times.
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New York Times

A MAGA Uproar Ensued After a Bill Was Given a Nick Shirley Nickname

A privacy measure for immigration aid workers became a free speech cause for backers of Mr. Shirley, a right-wing YouTube star. Democrats say the furor is fueled by misinformation.

El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, “hurt people hurt people.”

Influencers Have a Lot to Say About Politics. Many Are Quietly Paid for It.

Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes

The intensity of Saturday’s assault prompted condemnations from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and other officials.

Milo Yiannopoulos, Right-Wing Agitator, Deported Home to U.K.

Mr. Yiannopoulos, an early supporter of President Trump and vocal supporter of mass deportations, was himself sent back to his home country, part of a long fall from right-wing grace.

Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive Partner

The administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.

India’s ‘Cockroaches’ Are Fighting Back

Inside India’s viral political movement.

Warsh, After Talking Tough on Inflation, Faces a ‘No-Win Situation’ on Rates

Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, must soon decide whether to raise interest rates if inflation does not ease, even if it draws President Trump’s ire.

Nepal Rescuers Bore Through Tunnels to Try to Reach 900 Workers Missing After Floods

The Nepal Army, which is leading rescue efforts, turned to the trapped workers more than a day after the flood, according to army officials, industry groups and private rescuers.

How Trump’s Deportation Agenda Spreads Overseas

Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains how so-called third-country deportations are sending immigrants to countries across the globe.

CNBC

Op-ed: Dolly Parton was underestimated for decades. That became one of her greatest strengths

In a candid 2015 interview, Dolly Parton told CNBC's Tania Bryer about depression, ambition and the business decisions that defined her career.

K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy

Economists have long viewed the post-pandemic economy as "K"-shaped. That consensus has now evaporated.

Tech backlash reaches fever pitch as AI angst collides with social media fears

With data center concerns becoming a major election issue and Meta reaching a landmark settlement in a social media case, the tech backlash is gaining steam.

OpenAI to end model access to Cursor after acquisition by Elon Musk's SpaceX

OpenAI plans to end model access through Cursor on Nov. 12, citing concerns after SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of the coding startup.

Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar

Iran's president says sanctions are hitting imports and exports, as its supreme leader urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar.

Meta’s $18 billion settlement puts TikTok and YouTube on notice. Who's next on the firing line?

"Meta is seeking to ensure its competitors will face the same rules," one business professor told CNBC after Meta called on rivals to protect children online.

U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, sets up likely fight at Supreme Court

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports-related event contracts are not swaps, contradicting a 3rd Circuit ruling from April.

Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.

Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court

Trump's conviction in the hush money case relates to conduct that preceded the 2016 presidential election, which led to his first term in the White House.

CEO of buy now, pay later giant Affirm says high gas prices are hitting U.S. shoppers

The national average price for gas is at $4.09 per gallon and was last below $3 on March 2.

Washington Post

Beijing expands purge of top generals

President Xi Jinping is targeting officers affiliated with previously ousted leaders, analysts say, even as Beijing seeks to project power across the Indo-Pacific.

Sliman Mansour has died. His art became a symbol of Palestinian resilience.

For more than 50 years, he explored Palestinian life and history in his paintings. His work became increasingly political after he spent time in jail.

Ka-nyet! Kanye West concerts canceled in Russia.

Two sold-out shows in St. Petersburg were scrapped, highlighting wartime ambivalence about Western culture and the rapper’s past antisemitic remarks.

Trump says he has secured a vast U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil industry

The plan involves the United States taking more direct control over Venezuelan reserves as crime and steep logistical challenges discourage private investors.

At least 540 killed in floods; search on for hundreds missing at Nepal-China border

Fears of further flooding complicated recovery efforts, as authorities searched for people missing after floods struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and China.

Trump’s grab for Greenland rattles Iceland, which considers joining E.U.

Iceland will decide whether to restart talks on joining the European Union in a referendum on Saturday, with President Donald Trump's threat to annex Greenland a motivating factor.

Volkswagen CEO warns German workers of sweeping layoffs to come

The automaker, one of the nation’s biggest employers, could shed tens of thousands of jobs amid global market shifts driven by electrification, AI and autonomous driving.

BBC

I was told I was unworthy to be a mother, then they stole my baby

Marion McMillan was one of about 250,000 women who were forced to have their babies adopted between 1949 and 1976.

Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier

Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible.

Rescue to continue overnight for 'in distress' vessel carrying five in the Channel

Several fishing vessels are assisting the Coastguard after reports of a boat "in distress' off Plymouth.

'Healey eyes banks and oil tax' and 'X Factor comeback'

As rescue efforts enter their fifth day following the Nepal flash floods, some of today's papers report on the climbing death toll.

Itauma punches himself out against Hrgovic in world-title fight

Filip Hrgovic shatters Moses Itauma's world-title dream as the Briton appears to punch himself out in an extraordinary heavyweight world-title contest in London.

British heavyweight Moses Itauma stretchered out after shock defeat in gruelling world title fight

Filip Hrgovic shatters Moses Itauma's world-title dream as the Briton appears to punch himself out in an extraordinary heavyweight world-title contest in London.

Mount Fuji pics, life-changing ramen and a weak yen - why young Brits are going to Japan

Photos of Mount Fuji, bowls of ramen and the bustle of Shibuya Crossing are filling up social media feeds.

They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister

A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?

I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year

The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2.

Cameron beats Mayer to become unified light-middleweight champion

Chantelle Cameron produced one of the finest displays of her career to beat Mikaela Mayer and add the WBA and WBC light-middleweight titles to her WBO belt.

The Independent

Trump posts AI video of ‘Lake America’ being protected by an army of bequiffed ‘Donald Ducks’

The post came after the president signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid a bitter tariff war with Canada

Number of dead migrants found in Arizona desert spikes despite plunge in border crossings under Trump

Experts say dangerous border crossings have continued despite the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

Photos show destruction after Russia’s deadliest strike on Ukraine this year

A Russian drone strike on a warehouse triggered massive explosions and fires, killing 37 people and damaging dozens of nearby homes and buildings in the deadliest Russian attack in Ukraine this year.

Village cricketer raises cash to fly by helicopter from wedding to play at Lord’s in lifetime ambition

Piers Morgan joined those donating to the fundraiser to help Peter Melhuish captain his team at Lord’s next Saturday

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia unleashes deadly strike on Kyiv spreading to care home and houses, killing 37

The Ukrainian president has promised to punish those responsible as munitions were unknowingly stored in the area causing a huge fire to spread from the explosion

Andy Burnham agrees pay rises for train drivers after threat of strike action

The deal comes after rail union Asleft announced plans to ballot members on possible strike action amid a pay dispute

RFK Jr blames media and ‘demagogic politicians’ as he downplays ‘so-called measles deaths’ amid outbreak fears

Measles cases surge to 35-year high as deaths in Pennsylvania spark clash between the governor and Trump’s health secretary

US considers new ultimatum to UK over Falklands

Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly looking for ways to incentivise the UK to increase its defence investment

Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic

The United States has deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic, including an Afghan whose brothers collaborated with the U.S. military

Cleverly finally turns battle for London into serious contest again – and why it’s good news for Badenoch

As Sir James Cleverly announces he is quitting the shadow cabinet to run for London mayor, political editor David Maddox considers the implications for the election in two years’ time, and why Kemi Badenoch will be happy