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CBC.ca

Alberta to review emergency alert system following multi-week search for Calgary boy

After a multi-week search in July for Parker, an 11-year-old Calgary boy, ended after he was confirmed dead, the provincial government is assessing whether improvements are needed to its emergency alert system.

Hiker escapes after being attacked by grizzly bear in backcountry near Pemberton, B.C.

This is the second grizzly bear attack near Pemberton in just one week.

Man charged with arranging Tupac Shakur's murder heads to trial 30 years after hip-hop legend's death

A former gang member’s murder trial concerning the 1996 death of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur began with jury selection on Monday, almost thirty years after the influential rapper was shot and killed in Las Vegas. Duane (Keffe D) Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang.

36 people banned from N.S. Legislature for protest over budget cuts

People who were present or participated in a protest that shut down Province House in March are now facing bans from the legislature's grounds.

Former Miss Universe Canada calls out 'Feathered Headdress' and 'Arctic Beauty' costumes at pageant

Ashley Callingbull spoke out after two Miss Universe Canada contestants were involved in what she called cultural appropriation during the costume portion of the pageant.

Trump says Iran should pay compensation, including for past actions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday demanded Iran pay compensation for the people he said it had killed in wars, attacks and protests, in a move that will likely complicate ‌efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump signs executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations

U.S. ‌President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations. Health experts warn changing the inoculation schedule leaves more children vulnerable.

N.S. court approves $18M class-action settlement in 2015 Air Canada crash landing

Under the terms of the settlement, Air Canada, Nav Canada, and the Halifax International Airport Authority are to pay a total of $18,075,000 to settle the class action, which includes legal fees and expenses.

N.Y. jury convicts Montreal father of murder in death of 9-year-old daughter

A New York jury has found a 46-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his nine-year-old daughter from Montreal.

The Odyssey is now Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing movie ever

The Odyssey hasn't finished its dominant run at the box office, as it pulled in $1.1 billion US following its July 17 release as of this weekend.
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Toronto Star

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Globe and Mail

Trump used elaborate ruse to leave Turkey after NATO summit because of Iran threat, report says

Airport catering truck secretly shuttled U.S. President from legacy Air Force One jet to a smaller plane, Washington Post reports

Ottawa sanctions Canadian company whose armoured vehicles are used by Russian military

Defence Minister says Streit Group has a history of supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex

Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, sworn in as U.S. attorney-general

Blanche was confirmed in a 50-49 vote, opposed by two Republicans who cited concerns about what they described as increased politicization of the Justice Department under Trump

Montreal father found guilty of murdering his nine-year-old daughter in upstate New York

Melina Frattolin’s body was found last year in a marsh in a rural area of New York

Meta, Google, TikTok and others must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction, U.S. court rules

In the first lawsuit to go to trial in the California litigation, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google negligent for designing social media platforms that harm young people

Tupac murder trial to begin 30 years after shooting

Duane Davis has pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur’s death

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
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Global News

Ceremony in Saskatoon remembers lives lost in Iranian protests

A remembrance ceremony was held in Saskatoon Sunday to remember the loss of lives and freedom in Iran. Associations say more awareness needs to be spread in Canada about the IRGC.

Air Canada flights resume following Typhoon Dolphin in southern China

The brunt of the typhoon hit just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 144 kph (89 mph) as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Why a U.S. oil firm set up drilling gear in Greenland without permission

U.S.-based oil company Greenland Energy is preparing to drill for oil in Greenland, having moved drilling equipment to the island’s east coast.

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 111 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.
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New York Times

Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats

President Trump hid in an airport catering cart and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.

Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.

President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.

Rabbis Plead With Mamdani to Tone Down His Anti-Israel Messaging

In a private meeting at City Hall, an invited group of rabbis told Mayor Zohran Mamdani that his relationship with Jewish New Yorkers needed to change.

Homeland Security Intensifies Pursuit of Noncitizens on Voter Rolls

Immigrants who said they inadvertently registered to vote while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.

He Says Obscene Things About Mothers and Children. Mike Johnson Is Raising Money for Him.

Thanks to Trump, G.O.P. extremism has become so ordinary that it breaks through only when it reaches an absurdly high level.

North Carolina G.O.P. Picks Replacement for Candidate Plagued by Scandal

Representative Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. His replacement, Jennifer Balkcom, has about 80 days to campaign.

Judge’s Ruling on Second-Home Tax Deals Temporary Setback to Mamdani

A judge sided with homeowners who had sued New York City and argued that the introduction of the tax was mishandled. The city moved to appeal, meaning the rollout can proceed.

Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111

Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.

Wall St. Wants Another Half-Trillion Dollars for the A.I. Boom

Six giant investment firms announced a $500 billion effort to raise money for customers of Nvidia to pay for computing power.

From Nest to Deathbed, Jackie the Eagle Entranced California and Beyond

The bald eagle and her mate gained fame during the pandemic, as a livestream tracked their nesting attempts. She died while being treated for anemia.

CNBC

Singapore revises its annual growth forecast sharply higher on AI-related boost

GDP growth for 2026 is now expected to come in at 4.5% to 5.5%, more than double the low end of its previous forecast of 2%-4%

Trump claims total control of Hormuz, demands Iran pay reparations as standoff deepens

The dueling positions Washington and Tehran staked out showed how far apart the two sides remain even as both talked of winding down regional hostilities.

CNBC Daily Open: Markets caught between oil jitters and AI optimism

The world watches oil prices surge past $82 per barrel and the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve dip to its lowest level since 1983.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' come courting the massive filmgoer market

More American movie stars have appeared in China this year, reflecting Hollywood's market interests amid political tensions.

Trump Media posts $238 million second-quarter loss as crypto declines

TMTG said it has signed more than 10 customer agreements for Truth API, the service offering faster access to President Donald Trump's posts.

OpenAI wraps $7 billion share sale ahead of potential IPO

OpenAI's tender offer has been in the works since the company closed its record-breaking $122 billion funding round in March.

Nvidia lines up $500 billion in financing as CEO Jensen Huang tells CNBC his chips are ‘investable asset’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that because its hardware is broadly adopted, flexible and transferable, lenders can underwrite compute as revenue-generating.

Trump extends limited waiver of shipping law to keep oil flowing in U.S. amid Iran war

The Jones Act waiver extension comes after the Trump administration's latest signs of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz failed to materialize.

Trump signs executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines, falsely linking shots to autism

The order builds on the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the childhood shot schedule under HHS Secretary RFK Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic. 

10-year Treasury yield rises as oil prices gain ahead of key inflation data this week

Oil prices climbed and investors looked ahead to a busy week of economic data, with particular focus on a key inflation reading.

Washington Post

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BBC

Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots

The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".

New Forest firefighting to continue overnight as cars abandoned

One woman says she thought her family's car might go up in flames as the fire took hold on Sunday.

Trump Media reports $238m loss as crypto falls

The firm says it will refocus on social media, which includes a plan to sell faster access to Trump's posts.

At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years

The magnitude 7.4 quake had its epicentre in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast, but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse

On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins

The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.

Dashcam video shows moment lorry slams into New York overpass

The driver aboard the tractor trailer was not injured, but he was ticketed for having a vehicle that exceeded the maximum height.

'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'

Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.

Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'

Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

The Papers: '45m Brits in drought' and a 'Not-so-small boats crisis'

More of the UK is declared to be in drought an a "mega-dinghy" crossing the Channel leads Tuesday's papers.

The Independent

Trump’s childhood vaccine order branded ‘dangerous’ by experts — and GOP senator

Trump’s order blasted by American Academy of Pediatrics

ICE hit a new record with 51,000 migrant arrests in July

Federal agents have targeted airports and used traffic stops to carry out President Trump’s massive deportation agenda

Iran-US war latest: Trump demands compensation from Iran in snub to six-point ultimatum

Iran has warned the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the US meets crucial conditions

California’s beloved bald eagle Jackie dies from illness weeks after being attacked

Jackie was found injured last month following reports of a fight with two other eagles

Trump mocked over apparent zone-out during Oval Office vaccine announcement

‘This is getting ridiculous,” wrote one X user. Another chimed in: ‘Why doesn't the assembled media speak out about this...they all see it’

Lauren Boebert’s son arrested on child exploitation charges

The Congresswoman’s 21-year-old son, Tyler, has had numerous run-ins with law enforcement

Labour ‘spitting in faces of police’ by failing to halt release of PC Harper’s killers, says ex-colleague

‘Andy did his duty that night. The least they can do is show him some respect’, says a first responder at fatal scene – as No 10 claims it can’t keep killers behind bars

‘Slap in the face’: Victim of AI deepfake attack shreds House stonewalling of AOC’s anti-abuse bill

The measure would allow victims of pornographic deepfake images to file civil suits against perpetrators. Rhian Lubin and Eric Garcia report on survivors’ frustrations with Republicans stalling on the bipartisan bill brought by AOC, as Paris Hilton exclusively tells The Independent ‘there is no legitimate policy reason’ for the hold-up

Sales of cool clothes and garden accessories soar as heat dominates spending

England’s progress to the semi finals of the World Cup helped drive a 3.8% increase in food sales, above the 12-month average of 3.4%.

England ‘on the cusp’ of eliminating hepatitis C, health officials say

Hepatitis C is spread through contact with blood infected with the virus