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CBC.ca
2 more tuberculosis cases confirmed in Edmonton's inner-city outbreak
An outbreak of tuberculosis that has been spreading among people experiencing homelessness in Edmonton’s downtown core for nearly a year has left two more people fighting the disease.
Toronto Liberal MP Shaun Chen to resign following car accident last year
Liberal MP Shaun Chen says he plans to resign at the end of this week. The Scarborough North MP issued a statement on social media saying injuries sustained in a car accident in late 2025 have prevented him from travelling to Ottawa as often as the job requires.
How a former flight attendant posing as a pilot got free flights for years — and finally got caught
A former flight attendant from Toronto has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court in connection with a fraud scheme reminiscent of the 2002 Steven Spielberg film, Catch Me If You Can. Dallas Pokornik used fake identification to pose as a pilot and get hundreds of free flights.
51-year-old charged with making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney
Canada's federal police force has arrested a 51-year-old man for allegedly making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Feds announce $100M program to cover 50% of shipping steel in Canada by rail and water
The federal government is pumping $100 million into Canada's steel industry with a new program that will pay for half the costs of transporting Canadian-made steel by ship or by rail within the country.
7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, killing at least 79 and trapping people in collapsed buildings
At least 79 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed in cities across western Colombia on Monday after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the South American country, trapping residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogota.
Mark Zuckerberg faces questions after yacht failed to respond to Alaska maritime aid call
A spokesperson for Mark Zuckerberg says the crew of the Meta CEO's yacht did not initially hear a radio call for help from a small skiff off the coast of Alaska last week.
CONCACAF among 3 soccer federations accusing FIFA's Infantino of 'deception' in open letter
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF, which runs football in the Caribbean, North and Central America, issued an open letter on Monday attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his conduct during the proposed sale of a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup.
Pollster says this demographic is one to watch in Alberta's independence debate
CBC News set up at Sunridge Mall, in a culturally-diverse area of Calgary, hoping to speak with racialized or non-white Albertans. We heard from people excited about the idea of independence, those who support unity, and those who were not following the debate at all.
After Yellowknife’s only cinema closed, film fans are travelling 1,500 km to catch summer blockbusters
Following the closure of Yellowknife’s Capitol Theatre, local film fans are taking measures to watch summer blockbusters. Resident Jacob Charpentier spent $1,500 travelling to Edmonton for Spider-Man and The Odyssey, highlighting the cultural void left in N.W.T. capital.
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Toronto Star
Scarborough Liberal MP Shaun Chen announces he will resign
Chen, who was first elected in 2015, cites “significant health issues” as a result of a car accident last fall.
Former Toronto flight attendant pleads guilty to U.S. wire fraud, posing as pilot for free flights
The scheme, according to court documents, spanned from January 2020 to October 2024.
Toronto-area synagogue shootings linked to alleged gun-for-hire network as police make third arrest
The 23-year-old man charged by police on Monday was previously accused of shooting at a Woodbridge home of a GFL-linked executive.
Bomb threat prompts Halifax police to evacuate some downtown streets for five hours
Halifax Regional Police said a man allegedly made threats and officers took him into custody near the Canada Games Centre.
Carney Liberals launch $100-million rebate program for steelmakers as new Trump tariffs loom
Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the program will provide a 50 per cent rebate on rail and marine transportation costs for Canadian steel.
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
The quake was also felt in neighboring Ecuador.
Drowning in bills, 2 sisters were about to close their landmark Toronto restaurant. Then Food Network called
A “Restaurant Impossible: Last Call” makeover helped Chinatown landmark Yueh Tung rethink everything, starting with portion sizes.
These Toronto kids went viral after playing a Rush song and nailing Geddy Lee’s vocals
Their widely shared performance outside an Oakville nail salon has put the four-piece band in the spotlight, drawing praise from fans worldwide.
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns
Taylor Farms recently recalled its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to a multistate cyclospora outbreak.
Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist
Meta CEO criticized after reports that his yacht didn't respond to calls for help from a skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska.
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Globe and Mail
Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear call for maritime assist, spokesperson says
Incident started getting attention after a passenger on the cruise ship that did help posted about it on social media
Clothing brands woo Gen Z shoppers with sewing lessons and in-store repairs
Popular clothing retailers like Levi's are offering in-store repairs and hosting sewing workshops as they try to appeal to young consumers looking to save money and protect the environment.
Taylor Farms recalls foods with jalapenos over salmonella risk
It voluntarily recalled products, including salsas and guacamole, from retailers, including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods in some states
At least 73 killed after powerful earthquake hits Colombia, leaving widespread destruction
7.4-magnitude quake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador and Panama, though minimal damage was reported there
U.K. and France brace for yet another heat wave as temperatures soar across Europe
Temperatures likely to approach 40 C from Tuesday onward in southeastern France; amber heat health alert for most of England will be in place beginning Tuesday
Indian police use force during clash with thousands of youth protesters
Weeks of youth-led demonstrations have been linked to exam paper leaks, which led to the resignation of the country’s Education Minister
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz tied to U.S. concessions on several Iranian demands
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for the deaths of people he says its killed in attacks since the start of the war in February
Temporary National Guard deployment extends until 2029 despite crime rates dropping
As of Aug. 4, more than 4,600 military personnel from D.C. and 24 states and territories were still deployed alongside unknown numbers of less visible federal law enforcement officers
Typhoon Dolphin soaks China’s east, grounds around 40% of Shanghai flights
Storms drench the coastal region and flood streets in Shanghai
Ukrainian drone attack on oil hub deep inside Russia kills 13
Ukrainian military said it hit an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, which is about 1,200 kms east of the Ukrainian border
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Global News
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.
Ottawa sanctions armoured vehicle company owned by Russian Canadian
Streit Group was sanctioned for allegedly supplying vehicles to the Russian National Guard.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak started months before official declaration: WHO
The WHO regional director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, said sequencing indicated the outbreak’s start, with some cases early wrongly attributing to malaria and typhoid.
At least 73 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia
The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.
Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear call for maritime assist, says spokesperson
The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, a spokesperson said.
Count Binface continues U.K. election run as ‘intergalactic space warrior’
Binface, who has run against prime ministers past and present, was the first to throw his bucket in the ring when Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage abruptly quit Parliament.
U.K., France brace for another heat wave as temperatures soar in Europe
National weather agency Météo-France is warning about temperatures approaching 40 C (104 F) from Tuesday onward in southeastern France.
Iran says it won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz until the US meets its demands
Iran is insisting that the U.S. meet its demands in negotiations before the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
Car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia a day after conservative president takes office
A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, injuring two people, a day after newly sworn-in President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to crack down on armed groups.
Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row
Spain imposed border checks on Italian travellers after Rome refused to lift restrictions on Spaniards, escalating a dispute over migration to Ceuta.
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New York Times
A Nighttime New York Boat Tour Turned Deadly in a Matter of Moments
Investigators are focusing on the tour operator and the pilot of the boat that capsized in New York Bay on Saturday, killing a mother and her infant daughter.
The Subway Is Sweltering. Is There a Way to Put That Heat to Good Use?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and state transit officials announced a plan to study a heat-capture system that could cool a notoriously hot train station and help heat city buildings in the winter.
Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.
One Source of Paxton’s Wealth: A Cell Tower at a Hospital He Knew Well
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, makes six-figure income from a cellphone tower on the grounds of a hospital where he was a board member.
How Trump’s Yearlong ‘Takeover’ of Washington Has Changed the Capital
The deployment of National Guard troops and federal agents into the streets has been expensive. How effective it has been is debatable.
Can Rob Sand Break the Republican Grip on Iowa?
Just shy of 44 with boyish good looks, Rob Sand is very much a moderate, but he has a withering critique of the political establishment in this country.
Flock Cameras Can Track Every Car in America. Police Love Them. Citizens Don’t.
In Texas, there’s one thing liberals and conservatives agree on: They don’t want cameras trained on their cars.
Will Wisconsin Voters Think Francesca Hong Is Too Radical? Here’s Where She Stands.
The democratic socialist is the front-runner to win the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin on Tuesday.
Mike DeWine: Only Trump Can Pull Off Immigration Reform
Immigration could be his Nixon-goes-to-China.
How Small, Independent Newspapers Are Still Finding Readers
In a world of failing newspapers, free weeklies like The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y., are still finding readers. All it takes is owners who do absolutely everything.
CNBC
Intel plans $15 billion stock offering as AI demand accelerates
Technology giants have shelled out trillions to support insatiable AI demand and the infrastructure buildout.
10-year Treasury yield rises as oil prices gain ahead of key inflation data this week
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed at the start of the week as investors look ahead to a busy week of economic data, particularly key inflation data.
Three reasons Goldman's co-head of global banking and markets says to stay invested
Goldman Sachs' Ashok Varadhan pointed to three reasons for his constructive outlook.
U.S. oil rises back above $81 as doubt grows Washington and Tehran will reach Hormuz deal
Oil rose as traders assess mixed signals from the U.S. and Iran amid worries that a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz may not come anytime soon.
Interest rates may stay higher for longer. What that means for consumers
Any move toward higher rates would increase borrowing costs for consumers at a time when affordability pressures are already mounting.
Gold just had its best week in 7 months. Here’s why Mike Khouw is buying more
Gold logged its best weekly gain in seven months driven by several forces.
Trump’s foreign licensing business booms to $59.5 million as Gulf developers pay
Nearly two-thirds of Trump’s foreign licensing fees came from two Gulf developers, in the UAE and Qatar, including one pursuing a $20 billion U.S. expansion.
World's biggest chipmaker TSMC's sales surge 45% amid buoyant AI demand
TSMC makes chips for Big Tech customers like Nvidia and Google, so the firm's financial figures are closely watched as a sign of AI semiconductor demand.
Meta to open source its most powerful AI model as it takes swipe at OpenAI, Anthropic
Meta launched Muse Glimmer and plans to release Muse Spark 1.2 weights as Zuckerberg pushes for U.S. leadership in open AI.
Australian rare earth miner surges after U.S. Department of Defense investment
The Trump administration has backed plans to build an Australian scandium mine as part of a push to challenge China’s critical minerals dominance.
Washington Post
7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia kills at least 73
The temblor, which struck Colombia’s Pacific coast shortly after 7:30 a.m., was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.
Chaos at Spain’s border underscores how migrant flows can be weaponized
Authorities have not said who organized a suspicious border breach in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa. Social media posts in Morocco are urging another push.
Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal
“Israel does not accept the 15-point document,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The U.S. president had touted the Board of Peace plan as a step toward a lasting settlement.
Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain
Tehran insists on compensation and the lifting of sanctions, among other concessions from the U.S., as a condition for reopening the strait.
BBC
Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner
Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for a banner unfurled by their fans depicting the Nottingham Forest owner holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.
Liverpool sign Araujo on loan from Barcelona
Liverpool sign Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to buy.
We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
More than two-thirds of England now in drought
The East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Kent and East Sussex, and Solent and the South Downs have moved into drought status.
MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments
Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.
Couple to move from Texas to Wrexham after watching Ryan Reynolds series
Jeff and Janice Ivey from Texas became Wrexham AFC fans after watching the Disney series about the club.
30 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
Derby 'off market' as takeover deal collapses
Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County.
Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike join us at the Edinburgh Fringe
The Independent
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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products sold in two dozen states over salmonella concerns
The products were shipped to several major retail stores, including Kroger, Stop & Shop, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Walmart
New once-daily weight loss pill approved by the UK medicines regulator
The UK has become the first country in Europe to authorise orforglipron, known as Foundayo
Inside Putin’s aggressive army recruitment drive as Russians ‘snatched off streets’ to feed Ukraine war
Moscow denies Ukrainian claims that Kyiv’s forces are killing Russian troops faster than they are being recruited
Shoppers warned of supermarket price rises ‘within months’ due to extreme heat
Senior MP says consumers could feel impact of shortages on their food shop within the next six months
Met police detective stalked former partner and ‘persistently’ sent her messages
Timothy Fory, of the Metropolitan Police’s directorate of professional standards, was convicted of stalking Stephanie Lane, who was also a detective at the force
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia leaving at least 77 dead and more trapped
Officials remain concerned about aftershocks as the true extent of the damage is yet to be assessed
Tucker Carlson will not be running for president despite rumors, Marjorie Taylor Greene says
Some, however, have said the former Fox News host’s political calculations could shift under the right circumstances
Tucker Carlson claims Israel was pushing Hunter Biden laptop story that obsessed Trump and Fox
In a wide-ranging interview, Carlson and Biden bonded over their shared fears of the future, including artificial intelligence
Trump demands reparations from Iran for ‘all the people they have killed’
Demand comes as Tehran takes a hard line on compensation for war Trump started on February 28
Swimming pools and car washes could be banned as drought declared across most of England
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave
