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CBC.ca

Calgary-Edmonton high-speed rail project moves forward with new commitments from Alberta, feds
Plans for high-speed rail service between Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton are moving forward with new commitments from the governments of Alberta and Canada. The province says it is preparing to launch a formal process for private-sector proponents of the rail project to submit proposals, and the federal government has committed to referring the project to Ottawa's Major Projects Office.

Did Donald Trump get what he wanted in Greenland? | About That
After months of threatening tariffs and possible military action to acquire Greenland, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Arctic security pact with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland. Andrew Chang explains how this deal updates the long-standing 1951 defence agreement but falls short of an outright U.S. takeover, and why experts question if the diplomatic fallout was worth the result.CORRECTION: At 08:31, there is a photo of an airplane at Nuuk airport. It should show an image of a Naval...

RCMP confirm investigation into death threat sent to Muslim schools
The RCMP are among more than a half-dozen police forces probing a threat sent to Islamic schools across the country.

Ukraine hit with deadly wave of Russian drone strikes in Kyiv and across the country
At least two people were killed when a drone hit the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv on Monday, as Russia pounded the heart of the Ukrainian capital with some of the most persistent drone strikes since the start of the war.

What to know about Cornell's alleged frat house gang-rape case and the 'Cornell 7'
Investigators in New York are reopening an investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University after a woman filed a lawsuit claiming the university didn't do enough to protect her.

Alberta youth charged with terrorism offences related to violent online group 764
RCMP have charged a 17-year-old in Lethbridge, Alta., with multiple offences related to terrorism, child sexual abuse and exploitation material, and animal cruelty. The accused’s online activity was consistent with the designated terrorist group 764, investigators say.

Retired Yukon teacher in Florida to see former student Joshua Kutryk launch into space
Kutryk, who is heading to the International Space Station later this week, has credited Ted Hupé, his former Grade 6 teacher in Yukon, with inspiring "the explorer within me."

RCMP says it still won't share more details on firearms used in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Advocacy groups say Canadians deserve basic facts about the weapons used in the February mass shooting in northeast B.C.

Canada did not see historic population decline last year, StatsCan says after second look
Canada's population saw a slight bump in 2025, Statistics Canada says, revising a previous estimate that showed the population decreased for the first time in the country's history.

Dutch police arrest security professional in ShinyHunters investigation
A Dutch man whose journey from cybercriminal to reformed security professional was widely covered in the international media has been arrested as part of an investigation into the hacker group ShinyHunters, Dutch police and the man's boss said on Monday. The news comes on the heels of ShinyHunters hacking the FBI last week.
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Toronto Star

A first look at the Scarborough busway. For residents, it follows years of sluggish commutes
The new Scarborough busway will open this week and will run from Kennedy Station to Scarborough Centre, three years after the Scarborough RT was decommissioned.

Meet the 2026-27 Maple Leafs: A roster retooled for speed — and a coach who plans to use it
Winning the draft lottery and the right to draft Gavin McKenna was the highlight of a busy off-season for the re-tooling Maple Leafs.

'Spitting in our face': Up to 500 Stelco workers face layoffs
Steelmaker will shut Hamilton cold mill and coating lines Oct. 9, with job losses spreading to Nanticoke.

Alcohol and dairy producers brace for impact as Trump’s import ban kicks in Tuesday
Donald Trump's U.S. import ban on Canadian beer, wine, spirits, whey and motorcycles starts midnight. Here is how exporters are reacting.

RCMP pays $394,000 of $7.5M contract for grounded Black Hawk helicopter
The RCMP has avoided a $7.5-million fee and any finding of wrongdoing after the cancellation of its contract to lease a Black Hawk helicopter that was not eligible to fly in Canada.

Man accused in B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Nijjar's assassination put on FBI most-wanted list
Satinderjeet Singh, aka Goldy Brar, moved onto the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted list, wanted for targeted killings, extortion and large-scale narcotics trafficking.

10-year sentence for Toronto carjacker who tried to shoot off-duty cop
It "was only by great good fortune" that the gun jammed, the judge said.

Kawhi Leonard reveals why he left the Raptors — and why he came back to Toronto
At Raptors media day, Kawhi Leonard opens up about family losses, new births and the life that called him to Los Angeles

Maple Leafs trade Matthew Knies to Blue Jackets for sniper Kirill Marchenko, sign winger to 6-year extension
The Leafs then agreed to terms with Marchenko on a six-year, $75 million contract extension that begins in the 2026-27 season. He scored 27 goals with the Blue Jackets last season.

Toronto cop arrested in Project South corruption case pleads guilty to improper search of police database
Suspended Const. Elias Mouawad said he "deeply regrets" conducting a licence plate check that ended up in the hands of an accused drug trafficker.
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Globe and Mail
Hungary’s Deputy PM endorses deepening Canada’s economic, political ties with EU
In Toronto for a conference on repatriating Ukrainian children and POWs, Anita Orbán represents a sharp turn away from the policies of the previous government

Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy U.S. arms, ambassador says
Offer would upend generations of U.S. policy toward China and Taiwan while exposing tech to a potential foe

U.S. prosecutor reopens investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University
Accuser files lawsuit claiming she was sexually assaulted by seven students in 2024

U.S., Iran resume indirect talks with mediators on deal to end fighting
Proposal would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the U.S. blockade, and then removing sanctions

Men suspected of carrying explosives near U.K. military base released on bail
Five British nationals were arrested Sunday near RAF Fairford, a site used by the U.S. military to carry out air strikes on Iran

SpaceX’s supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time
SpaceX is pressing hard to certify Starship for orbital flight, a vital step toward moon and Mars travel
Why hopes are modest for Trump's U.S.-China Board of Trade
China is set to cut tariffs on a broad range of U.S. agricultural goods, from corn and wheat to meat and dairy, but top import item soybeans were excluded from a tariff-reduction list its commerce ministry issued on Monday. Reuters Chief China Commodities Correspondent Lewis Jackson takes a look at what we know about Donald Trump's proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade.
Pope Leo meets abuse survivors in France
Pope Leo reaffirmed his commitment to ending abuse of children by Catholic priests in a meeting with French abuse survivors on Sunday, hours after the pontiff urged the Church to admit its own failings and heal its 'deep wounds.'

Pope Leo leads candlelight procession in Lourdes
Pope Leo led a candlelit procession, starting from the Grotto of Apparitions towards the esplanade of the Lourdes shrine in southern France, joining a nightly tradition on the pilgrimage site on Sunday.
Taylor Swift makes VMA history
Video of the Year winner Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in VMA history with inaugural Artist Director Honors; plus awards for Madonna and Nirvana, and tributes to George Michael and Dolly Parton.
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Global News

Canada extends travel restrictions related to Ebola outbreak for 60 days
Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been in one of the affected countries need to quarantine for 21 days upon their return to Canada.

Shooting leaves 4 dead, 4 wounded in Caribbean tourism destination
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said that officers responded to reports of gunfire in Green Hill, a district located outside of the capital city of Kingstown.

Hurricane Polo: Mexico’s Baja California braces for life-threatening floods
As swirling clouds and strong winds marked the region, the national coordinator of Mexico’s Civil Protection Agency reported that Polo would make landfall later in the afternoon.

U.S., China to slash tariffs on goods worth US$30B after Trump-Xi meeting
The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington in his first state visit to the U.S. since 2015.

Pope Leo says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’
The issue roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

U.K. police arrest 5 men near air base, suspected of preparing terror act
Police said Sunday that the men were detained on suspicion of offenses under the Explosives Act, and that army bomb-disposal experts were examining several vehicles.

Quebec man trafficked woman while behind bars in Manitoba through phone calls
A man was found guilty of human trafficking, benefiting from proceeds of trafficking, pimping, disobeying a court order, and obstruction of justice, a judge says.

Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions.

OpenAI says its models engaged with US government websites in new model misbehavior disclosure
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI disclosed Friday that its artificial intelligence agents had interacted with several U.S. government websites in unexpected ways.

At least 2 injured, 5 missing after explosion in Greece collapses building
The explosion caused a two-storey building to collapse and the two people injured were rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said.
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New York Times

There Is a Word So Powerful It Need Be Spoken Only Once
The film that makes a powerful statement without ever raising its voice.

Trump Officials Revise How Title IX Sex Discrimination Rules Are Enforced
The change follows a court ruling barring Title IX from protecting L.G.B.T.Q. people and has angered advocates for sexual assault survivors.

Couple Accused of Killing Their Son-in-Law in Bay Area Park
Jonathan McKinsey, an engineer who worked in the games department for The New York Times, was fatally shot Saturday in a San Francisco suburb. Police have accused his parents-in-law, both 76.

In Ohio, a Humbling Question For Senator Jon Husted: Are You the Incumbent?
Even some devoted conservatives know more about Sherrod Brown, the Democratic challenger, than the Republican incumbent, who needs the MAGA base to turn out.

UK Villages That Host US Bombers Are Abuzz Over Possible Terrorist Plot
Two villages and a town near R.A.F. Fairford were thrust into the spotlight after the authorities said they were investigating a possible terrorist plot targeting the base.

Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules
Also, Republicans plan a major ad blitz. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Possible Terrorist Plot at RAF Fairford Air Base in U.K.: What We Know
Five British men who were detained near R.A.F. Fairford, a base used by American forces in the war against Iran, were being released on bail but remained under investigation.

The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged.
In a previously unreported letter, a top lobbyist floated the idea of using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open.

Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Employees
In an internal memo, the F.B.I. said it believed the hackers may have stolen sensitive information on all of its employees.

Justice Alito Recuses Himself Days Before Major Climate-Change Case
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. had faced pressure to recuse himself from the climate case because he owns stock in oil companies.
CNBC

OpenAI abandons plan to release upcoming model as safety concerns escalate
The heads of OpenAI and rival Anthropic have both indicated recently that top AI labs should slow the pace of model development.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Spectacle-heavy Trump-Xi summit was more about domestic messaging
Much of the pageantry was meant for the leaders' constituencies at home, analysts said.

LeBron James is already boosting ticket and merchandise demand for Philadelphia 76ers
NBA star LeBron James is having a major financial impact on the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia, boosting sponsorships, ticket sales and economic activity

AMD acquiring Fei-Fei Li's World Labs AI firm in deal worth $8.2 billion
AMD previously invested in World Labs before the acquisition, which is the chipmaker's second biggest on record.

Trump announces plan for $15 billion steel plant, would be largest in U.S. history
Trump's announcement with Mesabi Metallics comes as Americans' souring views of the economy are poised to shape the upcoming midterm election.

Elon Musk, SpaceXAI subpoenaed by NYC in AI safety investigation
The New York City Council issued a subpoena to Musk, requiring that he or another representative of SpaceXAI testify in an investigation concerning AI safety.

OpenAI sparked Hugging Face bids with early investment offer ahead of Nvidia's $13 billion deal
Hugging Face saw a flurry of deal interest before Nvidia agreed to buy the open-source platform for roughly $13 billion, CNBC has learned.

Treasury yields rise as march to multiyear highs continues
Treasury yields edged higher on Monday as investors look ahead to fresh economic data releases this week.

Boeing 737 Max 10 certification delayed by software issue, FAA says
The FAA administrator said the Max 10 will be delayed until the agency can assess a software issue on the aircraft.

Zuckerberg, Amodei among tech executives set to meet Trump Tuesday
The AI safety debate has raged in recent weeks, with Amodei, Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calling to pace the development of frontier models.
Washington Post

Russia’s jet-powered drones are turning Kyiv into a daytime war zone
As Ukraine’s defenses struggle to keep up with Russia’s technological advances, its capital is fast becoming a frontline city.

Pope Leo leans into statesman role, urging peace in an era of renewed war
Wrapping up a four-day trip to France, the pope praised the European Union for “tearing down walls.”

Men accused of U.K. air base plot freed on bail as officials probe any Iran links
Britain has confronted dozens of lethal plots traced to Iran in recent years, but the release of the suspects could indicate they were not seen as an imminent threat.

Trump says U.S., Iran slated for indirect talks after he rejects latest proposal
Hostile rhetoric on both sides underscored the difficulty of reaching a negotiated end to the war.

5 arrested in U.K. near base used by U.S. on suspicion of planning terror act
President Trump said U.S. and British authorities were working together on the investigation. He said he believed the suspects were “looking to do big damage.”

These teens lost parents to fighting Russia. Ukraine is training them for war.
The Washington Post was granted rare access to one of five boarding schools the government has opened. They are part grief counseling and part boot camp.

Rise in young Catholic converts points to spiritual longing in U.S. and Europe
As Pope Leo XIV visits France, the number of converts is growing in secular Western countries, and some in Gen Z are rediscovering the faith of their grandparents.
BBC

Temperatures to hit 25C in burst of late September warmth
Temperatures are expected to rise well above the late September average on Tuesday with a very warm night to follow, as Simon King explains.

Littler stunned by Waterhouse at World Grand Prix
World champion Luke Littler's hopes of defending his World Grand Prix title are dashed as he falls to a shock shock first-round defeat by Luke Woodhouse in Leicester.

Infantino makes bigger cash pledge to Fifa members
Fifa president Gianni Infantino indicates more money could be distributed to the governing body's members from its cash reserves.

Orange Order parade dispute continues after main players hold talks
A controversial march was due to take place on Sunday morning but was blocked by protesters on the mainly-nationalist Garvaghy Road.

UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

Watch: RAF Fairford suspects are bailed, what happens now?
The men were all UK nationals in their 20s who live in London and were arrested under the Explosives Act and on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.

Hart trusts Man City chair Al Mubarak over ruling
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's claims they are innocent of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.

Five men arrested in RAF Fairford incident released on police bail
Police are exploring whether proxies or individuals working on behalf of a foreign state are involved.

Russian foreign minister questions 'what will become of UK' and future of 'the Celts'
In response, Plaid Cymru said Wales' future was "not for the Kremlin to endorse, oppose or exploit".

Man City CEO defiant over Premier League charges
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano issues a defiant message to the executives of other teams about the club being found guilty of a majority of Premier League charges, BBC Sport has been told.
The Independent
Scrapping state pension triple lock to fund social care would be ‘almost electoral sucide’, Burnham warned
The state pension is due to rise nearly £500 next year but there are now reports Andy Burnham may not stick to the triple lock guarantee
Burnham edges Labour closer to rejoining EU
Exclusive: After Ed Miliband told the Labour conference in Liverpool that Britain’s future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next election manifesto

Labour conference live: Burnham to unveil funding for social care fix after refusing to rule out tax hikes
The prime minister will pledge to hold an ‘honest conversation’ about tough issues

Andy Burnham to outline social care reform and tax rises in first Labour Party conference speech
Mr Burnham previously stated his intention to spend his remaining ‘political capital’ on fixing social care - but there are now reports the pensions triple lock could be reformed

Man ordered released on bail after decades on Utah’s death row after DNA tests show no match to him
A Utah judge has ordered a 71-year-old man to be released on bail who spent decades on death row after prosecutors said newly analyzed DNA evidence did not match him
Disabled young people to get government-funded jobs at Tesco and Lidl
The work and pensions says disabled people will be put ‘at the front of the queue’

Peppa Pig and Mr Bean giving UK boost in attracting international students, survey reveals
The fictional characters have helped to sway international students when deciding where they should attend university

Shop price inflation slows as retailers ramp up promotions to drive demand
Shop prices overall were 1.4% up on a year ago, down from August’s growth of 1.5%, according to the British Retail Consortium and NIQ.

Kentucky authorities apprehend suspect in fatal shooting of state trooper along highway
A Kentucky state trooper has been fatally shot along an interstate highway, and state police say a suspect has been apprehended
Trump offers Iran war naysayers an extreme endgame: ‘Let them hit us with a nuclear weapon’
Trump continues to insist America faced imminent nuclear threat, even as just half of Republicans say war was ‘worth it’, writes John Bowden























