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CBC.ca

The great mystery of the Pathways carbon capture project: Who's going to pay for it?

Four years after the oilsands' Pathways carbon capture project was first announced, the initiative has become increasingly nebulous in both environmental impact and who is even paying for it.

Evacuations underway on B.C.'s West Coast Trail as rain makes Vancouver Island hike 'impassable'

Parks Canada says creeks and rivers are running high with more rain expected through Wednesday, and visitors are urged to delay or cancel planned trips.

Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of teenage girl

A judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence to put D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship and crater the indie-pop singer's rising career just a few days before his debut album dropped.

‘Shock and disbelief’ as Morse, Sask., RCMP detachment burns down

There isn't much left of the RCMP detachment in Morse, Sask., after a hydrant failed during efforts to fight a fire on Sunday. Local farmers and Hutterite colonies offered support to finally extinguish the blaze.

Albertans can pay for MRIs and other tests without a doctor's referral, as of Friday

The new system, which has already sparked concern among doctors and some health care advocacy groups, has been in the works for months. It allows Albertans to self-refer and pay for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds and X-rays.

Ottawa vows to 'get to the bottom' of spying allegations against Canadian NATO intern

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is committing to "get to the bottom" of the arrest of a Canadian in Europe on spying charges. The suspect, who was not named in the office's statement, worked as an intern at NATO in Mons, Belgium.

Calgary hiker dies falling from Mount Temple in Banff National Park

A 65-year-old Calgary man died at Mount Temple in Banff National Park after slipping and falling, according to Parks Canada.

Edmonton mops up — again — in its rainiest summer on record

The storm, which closed roads, flooded neighbourhoods, shut down outdoor events and downed trees, came with winds reaching a maximum of 94 km/h.

Police believe at least 3 suspects involved in deadly Seattle festival shooting

Police now say there were at least three suspects involved in a food festival shooting near Seattle's Space Needle over the weekend, and that one of them was among those killed in the violence.
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Toronto Star

As e-bike bursts into flames, fire chief sounds alarm on rising lithium-ion battery fires

Similar battery fires have sent multiple people to hospital in recent months, and have increased significantly in recent years.

Toronto police release image of suspect vehicle in shootings at Jewish-owned bakeries over weekend

Investigators believe the same SUV may have been involved in both shootings at the Kiva's locations.

'Disappointed' Doug Ford spoke privately with Mark Carney after decision blocking Billy Bishop expansion

Carney cancelled the island airport scheme before it could cause his Liberals any political turbulence, including potentially in the Aug. 31 Beaches—East York byelection that the prime minister called Sunday.

Toronto police use gene technology to ID remains of women in cold cases 'after decades without answers'

Both women's remains were identified through the Project 31 IGG investigations that were selected in 2022.

Durham police deputy chief found guilty of misconduct, announces retirement after use of racial slur in meeting

Deputy Chief Chris Kirkpatrick, a 29-year veteran, had been suspended with pay since late February.

Toronto U.S. Consulate shooting: Suspect at large after police call off high-speed chase

Police said that they found evidence of the firearm discharge early Monday morning after hearing gunfire.

Tim Hortons is celebrating Harry Potter's 25th anniversary with new menu items and merch for a limited time

Here's how you can win a “magical” Harry Potter VIP experience for two in London, England.

Man charged in wife's stabbing death at North York condo makes court appearance

Martin Ly appeared by video from Maplehurst Correctional Complex in Milton where he addressed the court without a lawyer. He's accused of fatally stabbing Thi Hong Nguyen earlier in July.

Gordie Howe bridge opens to cars after months of cross-border controversy

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to motorists Monday after months of controversy over financial aspects of the project.

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, treated for skin cancer

The singer, 83, had been experiencing arthritis in one of her hips and both her knees, resulting in replacement surgeries for those three joints. But her mobility continued to decline.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. Education Department threatens to cut funding for two school districts over transgender policies

Trump has attempted to freeze federal funding for educational institutions over many issues, such as diversity and climate initiatives

Singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old girl, judge rules

Prosecution began when body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in trunk of D4VD’s car in September

Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool sees ‘irregularities’ in grand jury proceedings

David Hearn’s attorneys requested an order for the government to turn over a complete transcript of all grand jury proceedings

Trump’s tariffs won’t have an economic impact, says U.S. trade rep Greer

Rates of 10% or 12.5% are similar to recent global tariff actions, Greer says

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to tighten mail-in ballot restrictions as midterms approach

U.S. President’s executive order is part of his wider efforts to make changes in elections

Worst aquarium ever? Whaling museum merchandise captures U.S. attention

Avalanche of buyers rush to get their hands on shirts, totes and hoodies featuring scathing one-star Google review

At least three suspects involved in fatal food festival shooting, Seattle police say

A 15-year-old has been arrested and another suspect is believed to have been among the three people killed in the violence

Mapuche’s battle over land in Chile enters a perilous phase under Kast presidency

As a far-right leader promises a crackdown in the south, Indigenous advocates worry about what lies ahead

Son of Kansas City Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy charged with shooting his mother

Elijah Zion Bieniemy arrested after 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy was shot multiple times on Sunday

Toronto police investigate as shot fired outside U.S. consulate for second time this year

At least one shot was fired outside the U.S. consulate in ​downtown Toronto early on Monday but there were no injuries, police said, in what was the second such incident in ​the last four months.
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Global News

Minister vows probe of ‘quite serious’ charges against Canadian NATO intern

Officials will look into whether the suspect arrested on espionage charges in Belgium has done any work for agencies in Canada, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said.

Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.

A judge set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.

France says huge wildfire no longer growing after 220k evacuations

France’s interior minister said Monday that a monster wildfire has stopped growing after 220,000 forced out of their homes in the country’s southwest, cautions it isn’t yet beaten.

Suspect in fatal Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police

Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.

Israel pitches high-tech trade, safer AI to Canada amid diplomatic tensions

Prime Minister Mark Carney has never had a formal call or meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.

A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd

One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.

Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge

A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors said on Saturday.

More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn

Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate as crews battle fast-moving flames fuelled by extreme heat.

Trump says ‘show must go on’ at rescheduled correspondents’ dinner

Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner as organizers honoured Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales for his actions during April's shooting.

ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan, the first time in its history the court has made such a move.
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New York Times

Zelensky and Trump Will Meet at the White House. Has Their Relationship Thawed?

President Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.

Putin Saw a Gap in Which He Could Act With Impunity. Let’s Close the Gap.

Justice may proceed slowly, and cautiously, but it does proceed.

Late Night Roasts President Trump’s Attempt at Comedy

“And let’s just say Iran’s not the only thing he bombed,” Seth Meyers said of the president’s performance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

‘You Aren’t Going to Like What Comes After America’

Remember when ‘blame Canada’ was a joke?

Tornado Damage Reported in Wisconsin as Storms Unleash Heavy Rain and Winds

Forecasters warned that more storms were expected into the evening stretching across the Midwest.

Massive Wildfires Draw Close to Madrid

Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check.

He Served China’s Police State of Xinjiang. He Says It Imprisoned Him, Too.

After nearly 10 years carrying out Chinese government repression in Xinjiang, a former police officer is now seeking asylum in Germany.

Fauci, in Private Diary, Reflected on Covid’s Origins and His Own Fame

Private entries, released by a Republican senator, have reignited a furious debate over whether Covid-19 leaked from a lab.

6 Takeaways From Michigan’s Senate Debate Between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens

At the final debate before next week’s Democratic primary for Senate, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens showcased their wildly different ideological stances and political styles.

Seattle Police Search for 3rd Shooter in Deadly Food Festival Shooting

A 15-year-old suspect was in custody, and documents said a second shooter was killed on the scene. Police were looking for at least one more suspect in the attack that left three dead.

CNBC

SK Hynix shares plunge nearly 15% in Seoul as chip sell-off deepens

South Korean semiconductor shares tumbled on Tuesday, extending a rout in chipmakers after another weak session on Wall Street.

Oil extends losses as a pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities raises de-escalation hopes

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday en route to Michigan, Trump dismissed suggestions that the U.S. was running short on weapons.

Iran hosts Hormuz calls with Saudi Arabia, Oman as Trump hails ‘good talks’

Talks over the Strait of Hormuz continue as Iran's foreign ministry discussed the strategically vital maritime passage with Saudi and Omani counterparts.

CNBC Daily Open: Chipping away at the AI boom

Another sharp sell-off in AI-related stocks shows the cracks could be worsening in the tech bull market.

Indonesian stocks stage massive turnaround, hitting bull market status after clocking a five-year low just last month

Attractive valuations, quick intervention by regulators and a return of foreign investors have helped propel Indonesian stocks reach bull-market status.

India's Gen Z forced Modi to listen, respond and act — exposing chinks in the ruling party's armor

In a rare occurrence, Modi's government was forced to concede demands of Gen Z protesters, underscoring their rising influence in the country's polity.

U.S. and Korean tech stocks are now tightly linked — and that could be a worry for investors

The 60-day correlation between the Kospi and Nasdaq 100 recently climbed to about 0.50, its highest level since 2021, according to data provided by Rayliant.

CNBC Daily Open: Apple reclaims its crown, SpaceX returns to Earth

Nvidia has been dethroned by Apple, with the company reaching a market cap of $4.95 trillion.

Microsoft touts cost-saving AI model for cybersecurity

Microsoft says that when integrated with OpenAI's GPT-5.4, its new cybersecurity model can beat Anthropic's new Mythos 5.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI company isn't advocating for ban of open-weight models

Critics have questioned why Anthropic didn't sign an industry letter last week in support of open-weight models.

Washington Post

Bridge connecting Canada and U.S. opens after Trump tried to block it

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is crucial to trade.

Zelensky is first foreign leader to visit Burnham, U.K.’s new prime minister

The meeting at a British naval base where Ukrainian military personnel are being trained highlighted ongoing support for Kyiv against Russia.

Deadly U.S. boat strikes have failed to curb cocaine supply, Pentagon and DEA officials say

The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.

See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un

North Koreans are banking, getting makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones. But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control.

BBC

Champions Northampton to open Prem season against Newcastle

Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.

Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors

Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.

'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs,' Biden tells ghostwriter in recording

Recordings between Biden and his ghostwriter reveal references to classified information and memory gaps.

Some people's chats with Claude AI found to be publicly available online

Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.

Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says

The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

The way you look can help you get a job - here's how

While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.

Detectives 'haunted' by unsolved disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh as unseen pictures released

Suzy Lamplugh (pictured second left) disappeared 40 years ago and her case is set to be closed in a year's time.

Why is Hamilton getting so many penalties? - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Why Chelsea want to sign older players

Chelsea are targeting deals for Maxence Lacroix, Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck - three experienced heads, in an age when the focus has been on youth.

Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle

Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.

The Independent

UK heatwave live: Wildfire fears grow and heat health alerts issued as fourth heatwave of summer to start

Wildfires could become ‘exceptionally severe’ if they break out in the South East, forecasters warned

Barclays profits surge to £6.1 billion as investment bank cashes in on market deals

The profit uplift helped to offset the banking group setting aside £1.4 billion to cover bad debts

Number of UK millionaires falls to lowest level since 2008 financial crisis

There were over 1m millionaires heading into the pandemic but the number has steadily fallen since

Europe wildfires latest: Heatwave to hit France today as firefighters race to control blazes near Madrid and Bordeaux

Macron said France was facing its most difficult situation since the Second World War

Shop price inflation slows amid warnings of pressures on the horizon

Shop prices are now 0.9% higher than a year ago, down from June’s 1.2%, according to British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NIQ figures.

Former lawyer’s court fight over body after mystery death of cat seized by RSPCA in police raid

The former solicitor, who also runs an animal sanctuary near Hertford, insists she was the victim of a ‘malicious report’ to the RSPCA

Burnham fails to rule out 10% death tax on all estates to fund social care reform

Asked whether Andy Burnham is considering a 10 per cent tax on all estates passed on after death, cabinet minister Pat McFadden said: ‘We have to wait to see what he says in his speech tomorrow’

Tortilla ‘turning the page’ after celebrating strong sales from delivery boost

A rollout of self-ordering kiosks in 38 UK restaurants has helped to increase how much customers’ spend

Lindsey Graham funeral updates: Trump to deliver tribute as late senator is laid to rest

World leaders including Volodymyr Zelensky and Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to attend service remembering late Republican lawmaker who served South Carolina for more than two decades

UN says nearly 500 Afghan civilians have been killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting since October

The United Nations reports that cross-border fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan has killed nearly 500 civilians in Afghanistan and wounded over 1,000 others between October and June