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CBC.ca

NATO fighter jet shoots down drone over Lithuania

An Italian NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over Lithuania ‌shortly after midnight on Tuesday morning, the Lithuanian National Crisis Management Centre said.

N.S. families thought they buried their loved ones. Officials are now investigating

Nova Scotia officials are investigating after the new owners of a funeral home in the Annapolis Valley discovered the cremated remains of a “significant number” of people in storage, CBC News has learned. Several families were recently told ashes belonging to their dead loved ones had been found.

Chocolate faces more climate shocks as study highlights risk of extreme rainfall

As West African cocoa farmers feel the pain of drought, aging trees and competition for farmland, new research out of Harvard says extreme rain is an under-appreciated danger — often hammering flowering trees and younger pods.

Alberta NDP win in Calgary-Shaw byelection

Unofficial results from Elections Alberta show NDP candidate Kyle Campbell has won Calgary-Shaw by a margin of 582 votes over the UCP's Mike Derry.

Heavy rain turns half-marathon into total soak-a-thon | The Moment

Julia Cairns tells The National about the moment she ran a half-marathon partially submerged in water due to flash floods in Paramus, New Jersey.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to restrict mail-in ballots ahead of November midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to let the U.S. Postal Service enforce a rule targeting mail-in ballots, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump's effort to restrict voting by mail ahead ‌of November's midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

Edmonton mayor calls for province to address release protocols after detainees dropped off in Chinatown

New video showing more detainees from correctional facilities being dropped off in Edmonton's Chinatown has prompted the city's mayor to call on upper levels of government to address release protocols.

Republican Mitch McConnell returns to U.S. Senate after 3-month absence

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the U.S. Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14, when he was hospitalized after a fall in his home.

Megan Stalter's Midas touch, Zendaya's Prada crystals and other stunning red carpet looks at the 2026 Emmys

The 78th Emmy Awards, which recognize excellence in television, are taking place Monday evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Here are the best looks from the red carpet, which is actually peacock blue this year, a nod to the host network, NBC.
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Globe and Mail

Standout looks from the Emmy Awards

A roundup of the most memorable looks from the blue carpet at the 78th annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality, pledges $1-billion to expand access

Donation is for AI-focused efforts to train models on local languages, improve health outcomes, upgrade educational tools and inform small farmers’ practices around the world

Widow’s Bay breaks Emmys record, The Pitt wins best drama

A 'Widow’s Bay' wave slammed into the Emmy Awards on Monday night as the Apple TV show set a single-season record for a comedy with 14 wins, including best comedy series and best actor for star Matthew Rhys, who personally took home three trophies.

Hyrox changes rules after athlete soiled herself in competition but was allowed to continue

Women’s world record holder Joanna Wietrzyk continued and won the race in Beijing

NATO jets shoot down drone over Lithuania

Incursion comes less than a day after NATO Chief Rutte said strikes close to alliance’s territory would drive the organization to increase its support for Kyiv

UN rights chief says recovered remains of hundreds in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes

Remains of what appear to be entire families have been unearthed by sites destroyed in Israeli attacks, says Volker Turk

Houthis launch new wave of attacks on Saudi targets as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall

Recent advances by the Houthis have put further pressure on Saudi oil exports

EU chief to lay out priorities in major speech Wednesday

Ursula von der Leyen’s speech is likely to touch on AI, climate change and the fires that have swept Europe this summer

Mitch McConnell returns to U.S. Senate for first time since June hospitalization

Kentucky Republican’s lengthy absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation over his health

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterm elections

Decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years
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Global News

Anthrax outbreak kills more than 50 animals, infects 12 people in Zambia

Affected animals include hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile, all of which died after consuming the toxic, naturally occurring bacteria.

Trump calls recent concerns about AI risks a “hoax” and a “SICK conspiracy.”

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that any efforts to limit the technology is part of a “SICK conspiracy.”

Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding funded in part by Russian oligarch, couple says

Donald Trump Jr.'s new wife, Bettina, is confirming that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

AI stocks drop as tech companies call to slow down development for safety

Artificial-intelligence stocks are sliding worldwide Monday after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for safety.

King Charles to discuss AI with company executives as threat fears mount

Britain's King Charles will host the leaders of major artificial intelligence companies this week to discuss whether a shared set of principles is needed.

Trump drops tariff on Irish whiskey while booze ban looms for Canada

The tariffs on Irish whiskey were imposed months ago as part of his standard tariff imposed by Trump on European Union imports, which was reduced to 10 per cent in July. 

Celine Dion returns to the stage after 6 years at Paris residency: ‘I missed this’

The Quebec superstar opened her show before nearly 33,000 people at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre marking an emotional comeback after what she described as a “rocky road.”

Trump calls on Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel citing global shortage

Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia’s oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country.

At least 129 missing, 6 dead after ferry overturns in Indonesia’s Java sea

The ferry, with more than 240 people on board, was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan province, on Borneo Island, officials said.

Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+, HIV support groups

The raids targeted both current and former members of multiple prominent LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness groups. The organizations’ websites were also blocked.
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New York Times

Denmark Says Russian Warship Fired Flares at Military Helicopter

The incident was the latest in string of episodes involving airspace incursions and other provocations that European leaders have blamed on Russia.

Trouble in Paradise

Three stories from inside the immigration crackdown.

Key U.S. Bond Rate Near 20-Year High as Oil Prices Keep Climbing

The 10-year Treasury yield breached levels last seen in 2007, with intensifying worries about energy-driven inflation contributing to bond investors’ angst.

U.S. Has Deployed Weapons in Space, Air Force Secretary Says

Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China.

It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine

The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.

Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Emmys

There was plenty of history in Monday’s telecast, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, and also plenty of cringe.

With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting

President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters.

Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World

The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.

Warsh Set for Showdown With Trump as Fed Faces Pressure to Raise Rates

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday, putting Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman, at odds with the administration just before the midterms.

CNBC

Iranian foreign minister will head to China for talks, as Pentagon reveals financial cost of war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday for talks, Beijing's foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.

Oil’s safety net is fraying as Saudi Arabia races to restart a key pipeline

Analysts warn oil prices could rally sharply if the pipeline remains offline beyond an estimated five-to-seven-day inventory cushion.

Treasury yields are hovering above a critical threshold. Here's what it means for stocks

Stocks sold off on Tuesday as the yield on the 10-year Treasury broke above 5%.

No one and done: The Fed will hike at least two times over the next year, according to CNBC survey

While higher oil is cited as a main reason for the change in view, roughly three quarters of respondents see the inflation problem as broader than just energy prices.

10-year Treasury yield rises to highest since 2007 as Fed rate-hike expectations rise

The sell-off in U.S. government debt is deepening as investors increasingly price in an interest rate hike this week.

U.S. auto market predictions for 2030: More hybrids, no Chinese entrants

Despite growing speculation that it won't be long until Chinese autos are sold in the U.S., John Murphy doesn't expect that to happen by 2030.

China's August retail sales miss forecast while investment slump deepens, piling pressure on Beijing

China's investment slump deepened, retail sales growth slowed further in August while industrial output blew past estimates as Beijing warns of supply-demand imbalance.

Wealthy Chinese, tech talent confront tighter borders as Beijing widens exit controls

China's new border-control regulations are designed to keep two of its most valuable assets from leaving the country: money and talent. 

Oil extends gains, Brent crude nears $108 following Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia

Oil extended gains amid reports of fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and attacks by Iran on ships in the Gulf.

U.S. seeks to seize $61 million of crypto it claims are proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers

Two Chinese companies, are alleged to have used trading accounts in Binance to launder the illicit proceeds and funnel the funds to Tehran or its proxies.

Washington Post

Why Houthi control of the ‘Gate of Tears’ may be Iran’s biggest victory yet

The waterway, which links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, is a busy transit point for crude oil, cars and other manufactured goods.

What I saw when drones targeted a train in Ukraine, with ex-CIA director aboard

A freelance journalist was on a train with retired Gen. David Petraeus when a sleek drone, with four fins and a rear-mounted engine, whistled in low like a small jet.

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland join in Celtic independence push

President Donald Trump said Saturday he would “love to see” Irish reunification.

Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after pro-Palestine comments

Messina Touring Group, which promoted the tour, said that venues on the tour wouldn’t allow Macklemore to perform.

Putin warns Europe of war if peacekeeping troops are deployed to Ukraine

The Russian leader lashed out at the West and said Russia posed no threat to Europe.

With Saudi Arabia under pressure, talks on how to end Iran war face delay

Iran said that Saudi Arabia, which is facing threats by Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Iraqi militias, called off a high-level meeting planned in Oman.

King Charles to host AI leaders as disaster warnings mount

The meeting, planned weeks ago, has taken on new urgency amid alarms being sounded from inside the industry.

Ukraine’s war outlook worsens as Kyiv confronts budget and weapons shortfalls

Amid constant Russian drone and missile attacks, two shortfalls are raising the greatest alarm: a lack of air defense interceptors and an unexpected $27 billion defense budget gap.

Trump calls on Zelensky to stop attacking Russian energy targets

A surge in the U.S. average price for diesel to an all-time high of $6 a gallon has reinforced concerns about higher global inflation.

Trump pokes the U.K., and Ireland’s unity debate catches fire

The comment follows decades of White House neutrality and leaves both sides of the dispute wondering if he was backing Ireland, trolling Britain or talking off the cuff.

BBC

Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'

Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.

Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots

The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.

Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter

The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.

Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians

A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.

London misses out to Nairobi in World Athletics bid

London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

London loses bid to host 2029 World Athletics as Nairobi named host

London has lost to Nairobi in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

McBurnie & seven uncapped names in Scotland squad

Hull City forward Oli McBurnie is called up to the Scotland squad for the first time in five years while seven uncapped make new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's first selection.

State pension likely to top £13,000 a year as UK wage growth slows to 3.9%

The increase has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

Political donors could face tougher residency rules

It comes after Reform received donations totalling £72m from two British crypto-billionaires who have both recently lived abroad.

Harry and Meghan change children's school over security concerns due to traffic

It is understood that the couple's private security team had cited concerns about difficulties in making the school run route secure.

The Independent

Reform UK’s £72m crypto tycoon donors could face enhanced residency checks

Amid reports both men have already returned to the country, ministers are looking at how to toughen residency requirements governing political donations

Exclusive: Cheesecake Factory guest with severe peanut allergy sues over meal ‘smothered in peanut sauce’

Caylin Tucker, 22, was out to dinner with her parents when she began to go into anaphylactic shock, according to a state lawsuit filed in Houston, Texas

Kim Jong Un says he will continue to back Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine

North Korea dictator was responding to a message of gratitude from the Kremlin for the troops he has already committed to the invasion

Lucy Letby public inquiry latest: ‘Complete failure’ to protect babies at killer nurse’s hospital, report finds – watch live

Lady Justice Thirlwall’s report comes almost a year later than anticipated

State pension set to rise nearly £500 next year

Average wage growth is outpacing inflation forecasts, setting up an increase for millions of retirees next April

Paris artist reveals heatwave’s devastating impact on homeless in stark drawings

Paris has been grappling with intense heat and illustrator Marina Antonova captures this in her series ‘Chronicles of a Heating Planet’

Scientists use lasers to test whether painting ‘signed by Leonardo Da Vinci’ is genuine

Traditional pigments used during the Middle Ages found in the painting

Two dead, four injured after car crashes into pedestrians in Doncaster

South Yorkshire Police said a black Mitsubishi L200 reportedly hit four pedestrians before colliding with an Audi and a BMW

California woman shot dead in street by man who had stalked her for months, authorities say

The suspect had previously placed an Apple AirTag on the victim’s car in order to track her movements, authorities claim

More jobs at risk as property developer Harworth targets further cost cuts

The cost savings are to largely come from ‘reductions in employee-related costs’, indicating that more workers will be affected by the shake-up.