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CBC.ca
Ottawa signs preliminary deal with Swedish firm Saab for 6 GlobalEye aircraft
The federal government has announced a preliminary agreement for the acquisition of six GlobalEye detection aircraft that would be built in Canada by the Swedish firm Saab in collaboration with Canada’s Bombardier.
P.E.I. woman who lost nearly $10K in bitcoin scam wants bank to reimburse her money
Binh Tran has spent the last six months trying to get her money back after falling victim to a scam call.
N.S. lawyers have faced ‘racial double standard’ in how they are disciplined, report finds
Report from Human Rights Commission was spurred by complaint from Lyle Howe, a Black Halifax defence lawyer who was disbarred in 2017
Feds disclose more details on Trump admin request to delay Gordie Howe bridge opening
The Canadian government has disclosed a handful of fresh details around the delays in opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge, as well as some information related to the cost to build the sprawling span connecting Ontario and Michigan.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is heading to the ISS next week
It’s only been six months since Canada's Jeremy Hansen made history by flying around the moon. Now, it’s Joshua Kutryk’s turn to blast off into space.
AI 'slop' is dominating menus, as some restaurant owners turn to it to save time and money
Diners have taken to social media to share photos of overly-shiny sandwiches and circular shrimp, lamenting the suspected use of AI. But some in the restaurant business say it's helped them reduce costs and save time in a notoriously difficult industry.
The 1990s boy band mall tour is back, and this time it's sponsored by Gap
Remember when you could hit up your local suburban mall, catch a show from a pop star next to the food court and buy a new zip-up while you were at it? History is repeating itself. On Tuesday, Gap announced it was launching a collaboration with emerging boyband Just Your Type for its “fashiontainment platform.”
Mamdani's populist style is all over the Toronto election race
Zohran Mamdani's 2025 mayoral campaign put a spotlight on cost of living issues and was characterized by colourful messaging, snappy social media videos and a where-there’s-a-will-there’s-a-way approach to making changes in New York — tactics many candidates in Toronto’s municipal election seem to be replicating.
Expat throws a pro-Canada party in Michigan | The Moment
Canadian expat Channon Russette Mondoux tells The National about the moment she created an annual festival to celebrate Canada in Kalamazoo, Mich., and how recent cross-border tensions make it feel different this year.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Behind the scenes, U.S.’s Board of Peace sees role for UNRWA in Gaza, ex-agency chief says
Publicly, the UN agency has not been included in the board’s planning
Trump pushes to obtain sensitive voter data ahead of U.S. midterms despite repeated setbacks
President has asserted that states are not doing enough to remove non-citizens and dead people from their voter rolls
Why U.S. troops may one day occupy this desolate Arctic outpost
Greenland’s Mestersvig military outpost may be critical to NATO’s ability to contain Russian naval power
What happened when Trump met Xi: big fanfare, but no breakthrough
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish summit that was heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with no sign of breakthroughs on thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and the war with Iran.
Full results from Russia’s parliamentary election confirm Kremlin’s dominance
Main Kremlin party, United Russia, will get more than three-quarters of the seats in the lower house, a record high
Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are to meet to discuss how to support Saudi Arabia under a joint defence pact
Trump caps off Xi’s three-day state visit with a tour of the U.S. archives
Leaders are expected to stress views about the history and direction of ties between their countries
Florida authorities arrest NC State’s ex-head trainer accused of sex abuse of Wolfpack male athletes
Wake County District Attorney said charges were linked to 14 victims who were interviewed by law enforcement officers amid a multiyear investigation
Susan Sarandon among actors, politicians arrested while protesting Netanyahu's speech
Dozens of protesters, including actor Susan Sarandon, were detained by police in New York on Thursday after staging a sit-in in the roadway to demand an end to U.S arms supplies to Israel.
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pa., has died
James Copenhaver, 76, was one of three attendees shot during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump
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Global News
Miss Jamaica files lawsuit against Miss Universe Organization over stage fall
In a video of the incident that took place during the Miss Universe 2025 competition, Gabrielle Henry appears to step off the edge of the runway and face plants.
Congo running short of health workers as Ebola outbreak spreads, WHO says
The Ebola outbreak has spread to seven provinces, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths, according to the latest government figures.
OpenAI’s agent hacked an Australian government website. What we know so far
The hack relates to the website for Medicare, Australia’s publicly funded universal health insurance plan, which was hacked in June.
6-year-old girl from China breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube speed record
Lian Yunzhi, age six, broke the record earlier this month with an average time of 4.52 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Man charged after allegedly trying to open Qantas plane door mid-flight
The Australian Federal Police said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering fellow passengers and disorderly behaviour while on the Perth-bound flight.
Iran will fight ‘until our last breath,’ president says in UN speech
The speech came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
McGuinty says Canada is ‘keeping watch’ on Russia threat
Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a 'cautious' approach to drawing conclusions from intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing attacks on NATO.
Carney pledges $100 million in new aid for Palestinians
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, largely focusing on humanitarian aid.
Trump signs Arctic security deal with Greenland, Denmark
Trump has expressed his desire to acquire Greenland since as long ago as 2019 and, during his second term, issued threats to seize the semiautonomous territory from Denmark.
How an amateur found Germany’s biggest hoard of Roman silver coins
An amateur archaeologist who discovered several Roman silver coins in a field in western Germany realized he had stumbled upon something bigger.
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New York Times
Alaskans Dismayed, but Not Moved, by Peltola’s Treatment of Her Staff
Voters interviewed in Anchorage and Fairbanks on Thursday said news that Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, had used offensive slurs would not change their vote.
China’s Truce With Trump Buys It Valuable Time
Easing tensions with Washington gives Beijing room to tackle economic troubles at home while reducing its vulnerability to American pressure.
Nor’easter Could Bring Heavy Rain, Winds, and Flooding to East Coast
Rain, flooding and gusty winds are in the forecast this weekend for the Northeast, including New York and Boston.
Leo XIV, Trying to Be Everyone’s Pope, Tours Secular France
After visiting Africa, Pope Leo’s four-day trip to France shows how he is seeking to appeal to Roman Catholicism’s original heartlands as well as to the church’s newest strongholds.
A Quiet ICE Surge That Unfolded ‘Everywhere All at Once’ This Summer
A review of dozens of incidents caught on camera sheds new light on a largely invisible crackdown.
Michael Whatley, the Republican Senate Candidate in North Carolina, Sticks By Trump
Republicans in Senate battlegrounds have started to break with the president. Not Michael Whatley of North Carolina, even as his race seems at risk.
Xi Jinping Didn’t Bring a CEO Entourage. What That Says About China-US Relations.
American chief executives turned out in force to see Xi Jinping, while their Chinese counterparts were absent, a sign of how drastically business ties have changed.
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Pope Leo Signals Support for Journalists Targeted by Trump
Asked about the Trump administration’s restrictions on journalists, Leo told reporters accompanying him on a flight to France that they were “all welcome.”
Rising Interest Rates Are Causing Alarm. Here’s What to Know.
History shows that the markets and the economy flourished when rates were even higher than today’s. But, our columnist notes, those times didn’t last.
CNBC
India's viral Cockroach Party calls election panel head 'biggest threat' to democracy. Here's why it matters
Months after its Gen Z protest rattled the Modi government, India's viral youth movement, the Cockroach Party, is demanding the top election official steps down.
Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
The new threat assessment joins a growing chorus of Russia warnings from top European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
U.S. Treasury yields tick higher as global bond rout slows
U.S. Treasury yields continued to climb higher to end the week following a global bond selloff and stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data.
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks
The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.
CEO who posted 'Lake America' sweatshirt photos is no longer with the company
Smith on Sept. 11 had posted an allegedly AI-edited photo on Facebook of her family dressed in "Lake America" sweatshirts.
Trump and Xi dined with AI's biggest names. Here's what we know about tech talks so far
AI was a key topic during Trump-Xi talks on Thursday, after safety concerns shot to the top of the global geopolitical agenda in recent weeks.
Warsh's regime change at the Fed pushes ahead – and meets resistance
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is driving rapid change in some areas, while his emerging policy framework suggests further rate hikes remain possible.
Pharma stock soars 150% on injectables deal with Wegovy maker Novo
Shares in Swedish microcap stock Nanexa more than doubled after the drug-delivery group revealed a licensing deal with European pharma giant Novo Nordisk.
CNBC Daily Open: The return of panda diplomacy
Chinese leader Xi Jinping promised two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, reviving Beijing's decades-old charm offensive to the U.S.
Here's who attended the Trump-Xi state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Washington Post
Pope Leo visits secular France as surge of converts jolts a flagging faith
TikTok-savvy Catholic priests and candlelight Masses ending with recruiters sharing QR codes are helping the unbaptized connect with their grandparents’ faith.
Ukraine weighs legalizing pornography to raise tax revenue and buy drones
Decriminalizing porn would help close a huge budget gap but is a fraught step in a nation long stained by a reputation for exploiting its women.
As Houthis capitalize on U.S-led war with Iran, fighting engulfs Yemen
As a brutal civil war reignites in Yemen between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the government coalition backed by Saudi Arabia, a humanitarian disaster seems inevitable.
Iran says it has given Trump administration new proposal for peace talks
The proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks over an end to the broader war within seven days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
U.S. pledges an additional $267 million to contain fast-spreading Ebola
The aid adds to $887 million already provided, the State Department said, and will help build treatment units, safely bury bodies and expand programs to contain the spread.
An unabashed Netanyahu assails critics in U.N. speech as election nears
Israel’s leader delivered a blistering defense of his country, appealing to voters back home and condemning critics including New York mayor Zohran Mamdani.
With Netanyahu at the U.N., Mamdani plants an olive tree with Palestinians
The Israeli prime minister, in his address to the U.N. General Assembly, called Mamdani "the antisemitic mayor of New York."
Ethiopia’s last civil war killed over half a million. Another could be starting.
As Tigray rebels and government forces attack each other, analysts warn that a 2022 peace deal has collapsed. The African Union called for an immediate end to fighting.
This U.S. zoo will soon get two giant pandas, Xi Jinping announces
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are the latest additions to the cohort of furry ambassadors the Chinese have sent to the U.S. recently.
Americans’ views of China have warmed, survey finds ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The share of U.S. adults with a positive view of China rose to 19 percent this year, a Pew survey found.
BBC
Noah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hears
Noah's mother tells parents to "hold their children a little tighter and cherish every moment".
NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records
There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.
Watch: Pope Leo begins four-day visit to France
The pontiff delivered the warning on the first day of his trip to France on Friday.
FA Cup tie to be replayed after ref's error - will it set a precedent?
Mulbarton Wanderers are "deeply upset" after being told they must replay their FA Cup qualifying tie with Woodford Town because of a referee's error.
Some BBC channels and radio stations may well have to close, director general says
The BBC's financial situation "may well mean" some channels and stations close, Matt Brittin says.
Daniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashed
Daniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.
Cyber attack on police force may have 'compromised' staff information
Dyfed-Powys Police says no personal data relating to the public was believed to have been accessed.
Glasgow City Council letting staff down with fire and rehire plans, worker says
Glasgow City Council announced the move after a stalemate in talks over a new salary structure to address equal pay issues.
Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes
Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
Israel game should not go ahead - Republic of Ireland's Knight
Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.
The Independent
TalkTalk in ‘advanced talks’ over sale amid administration threat
Group is still progressing talks with rival Opus Broadband over a possible deal thought to be worth £100 million
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Finland and Sweden scramble jets to intercept Russian military aircraft in first joint operation
It comes as Danish intelligence warns of growing risk of limited Russian attack on Nato members
Flood-battered Nepal kicks off festival season with weeklong Indra Jatra as more rain is predicted
Nepal's festival season has started with the weeklong celebrations of Indra Jatra as the country struggles to recover from devastating flooding
Trump goes ‘off script’ at Xi state dinner to offer China’s communist leader a ‘special treat’
The 90,000-square-foot golden ballroom being built in the White House’s East Wing is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars
New humanitarian players hit UN sidelines in search of galvanizing force to counter aid cuts
New players hit the United Nations General Assembly sidelines this week as humanitarian groups searched for a counterweight to foreign aid cuts
Real-life ‘Water Mitty’ who posed as doctor and lord in £200k fraud scam jailed
The fraudster claimed to have traded as everything from travel agencies to estate agents and hairdressers
Noah Woods died after leaving play area through gap in fence, inquest told
More than 1,000 volunteers took part in frantic search for missing three-year-old earlier this month
Companies with highest number of train cancellations during summer heat revealed
One operator recorded a cancellation rate of twice the national average
Cheetah cubs at Prague Zoo are doing well after a period of strong storms and their mother’s illness
Five cheetah cubs at the Prague zoo are doing well after surviving a weather scare and their mother's illness
The Latest: Xi wraps up Washington visit with a trip to see the Constitution and Bill of Rights
President Donald Trump will take Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the National Archives, showing off the sacred texts of U.S. democracy to the leader of the world’s most powerful communist country to cap off a three-day state visit criticized for being heavy on pomp and light on substance
