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CBC.ca

Mass shooting at house party in South Africa leaves 11 dead, 3 wounded: police

Three shooters killed at least 11 people, including a woman who was believed to be pregnant, in an attack at a house party in South Africa, police said Wednesday.

Manitoba compensates 2 men switched at birth in 1955 with $250K each in settlement

Two men switched at birth in a rural Manitoba hospital in 1955 were awarded $250,000 each in the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to financial disclosure documents released by the province this week.

A battery fire at a P.E.I. solar farm is finally out. Canada may not be ready for more

The solar farm battery fire in Summerside, P.E.I., is now deemed out, but fire experts say what happened there should concern communities far beyond the Island.

Robert Pattinson's Primetime hates Chris Hansen

Primetime is a chaotic, spiralling dark comedy is off-putting and strange. But more than that, it attempts to take down Chris Hansen.

A lot has happened since the B.C. snap election was called. Here's a quick rundown

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Lorne Doerkson has become the interim leader of the Conservative Party, and MLAs who quit en masse during Kerry-Lynne Findlay's tenure are rejoining. Meanwhile, some MLAs have announced they won't be seeking re-election next month.

B.C.'s District of Squamish rejects $142M Woodfibre LNG deal

The District of Squamish has rejected a negotiated 10-year tax settlement that would have seen Woodfibre LNG contributing $142 million to the community in the Sea-to-Sky region.

Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize

Angine de Poitrine, the masked and ornately costumed band from Saguenay, Que., has won the 2026 Polaris Music Prize.

'McDreamy!' Grey's Anatomy star takes selfies with U of T students | The Moment

Becca Liski tells The National about the moment she ran out of her University of Toronto classroom to meet Patrick Dempsey, best known for playing Dr. Derek 'McDreamy' Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy.

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after SUV backs into barber shop

One man has died and another was seriously injured when they were struck by an SUV that backed into a barber shop in Vanier on Tuesday afternoon, according to Ottawa police and paramedics. The driver faces an impaired driving charge.
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Toronto Star

There's actually a pretty simple solution to the risk that AI is going to 'kill all humans'

The dot-com bubbles offers lessons for the present.

Donating a kidney wasn't enough for this Burlington woman. Why she became a rare double donor — and what a new study says about safety

Living donors change the equation for people awaiting organs, and can lead to much faster transplants.

His addiction started with a toothache. Why Ontario's older adults are facing an 'overlooked and evolving' opioid crisis

A new study from researchers at Unity Health paints an alarming picture for people over 55.

Why unions say Canada's new labour bill will make strikes 'all but impossible' in regulated sectors

Experts say Ottawa's Building Canada Strong Act hands the labour minister and government 'unchecked' authority to suspend strikes based on 'national interest.'

Ontario raises tire recycling target after a year of industry chaos and stockpiles across the province

The province is also expanding collection sites to 6,500 after a target drop in 2025 left garages and yards unable to get used tires picked up.

As a former chair of the police services board, I have misgivings about the inspection into corruption of Toronto's force

Questions remain regarding the independence of the inspection.

Who landed punches in Round 2? What our columnists saw in last night's Toronto mayoral debate

How our panel of pundits saw ups and downs of last night's debate hosted by the Star and Toronto Region Board of Trade.

5 key takeaways from last night’s fiery Toronto mayoral debate

At a downtown event hosted by the Star and the Toronto Region Board of Trade, finances and affordability were in focus.

Court set to hear from victims' families in case of international poison seller, Kenneth Law

"It doesn't change the depth of the grief or the sadness that I've experienced," said mom Kim Prosser.

Ontario denied a life-saving drug to a Toronto man with months to live. Now a panel says the province must reconsider

Ontario Divisional Court panel directs provincial government to reconsider denial to fund Alex Shved's treatment.
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Globe and Mail

Polo off Mexican coast grows into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades

On Tuesday, Polo became the third Category 5 hurricane of the Pacific season

Russia bombards Kyiv with drones hours before Zelensky’s UN address

Two people were killed and 23 were wounded in Kyiv

Harvey Weinstein to be sentenced for sexual assault

Weinstein, 74, faces up to 25 years in prison

AI leaders to brief UN as warnings grow over technology’s dangers

Executives from OpenAI, Anthropic and Hugging Face will speak to UN Security Council on Wednesday

U.S., Iran hold first shuttle talks in months, raising hopes for progress

Iran’s foreign minister communicated with U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner through mediators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly

News outlets will ask judge to restore access to White House after Trump’s ban

Hearing Wednesday will consider request by CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Dolly Parton’s estate accuses nephew of threatening violence and to destroy her legacy

Temporary restraining order request accuses Bryan Seaver of sending threatening text messages

Amid shifting political winds, Canada gets more of the spotlight on the UN’s stage

Since a watershed speech to the World Economic Forum in January, Carney has become a leading voice of what he and some others call ‘middle powers’

Ukraine discloses evidence of its military operations against Russia in Africa

Helping insurgent militias fight Russian troops may yield tactical gains, but it could set Kyiv back in its diplomatic efforts with African governments

Mexico classrooms go phone-free under new school rules

The measure applies across the public education system and restricts cellphone and tablet use in primary and secondary schools
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Global News

McGuinty says Canada is ‘keeping watch’ on Russia threat

Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a 'cautious' approach to drawing conclusions from intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing attacks on NATO.

Carney pledges $100 million in new aid for Palestinians

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, largely focusing on humanitarian aid.

Trump signs Arctic security deal with Greenland, Denmark

Trump has expressed his desire to acquire Greenland since as long ago as 2019 and, during his second term, issued threats to seize the semiautonomous territory from Denmark.

How an amateur found Germany’s biggest hoard of Roman silver coins

An amateur archaeologist who discovered several Roman silver coins in a field in western Germany realized he had stumbled upon something bigger.

Trump defends starting war against Iran in address to UN General Assembly

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency.

Carnival Cruise passenger jumps overboard from ship heading to California

The incident took place aboard the Carnival Panorama, operated by Carnival Cruise Line, as the ship was heading from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Long Beach, Calif.

Canada, France pledge to work together on space infrastructure, business

A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said the countries plan to work together on infrastructure that can receive data from satellites. 

Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland

In a social media post Trump said the agreement "gives the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs."

Canada and the EU want an energy alliance. What would it look like?

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Strasbourg, France, this week where he and European Union leadership discussed strengthening ties on several fronts.

Australian crocodile habitat will be Olympic rowing venue in 2032 Games

Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.
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New York Times

Chris Wright Sells Trump’s ‘Energy Dominance’ Vision

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is pitching a future of fossil fuel abundance. It’s not always an easy sell while war drags on and oil prices surge.

Trump Once Vowed to ‘Own’ Greenland. He Settled for Something Much Less.

President Trump signed a Greenland security deal that falls well short of his demands to turn the island into a U.S. territory.

A Nor’easter Could Slam the East Coast This Week (or Not)

A nor’easter in September is unusual. As its forecast took shape, there was still uncertainty over what it would do.

The Distrust Election

We look at how voters feel about government.

‘It’s Really Busy Out There’: Storms in the Pacific Threaten Hawaii and Mexico

An already busy Pacific hurricane season got a lot busier this week.

Trump’s Major Retreat on Greenland, and Why Texas Hit Pause on New Data Centers

Plus, El Niño is scrambling hurricane season.

Trump Praises Burnham as ‘Natural Business Person’ After First Meeting

Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain met with President Trump for the first time on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday.

MrBeast and Rajiv Shah: We’ve Seen What Video Can Do. Let’s Use It for Good.

Video can help charity keep up with a changing world.

Why Germany’s Leader Merz Is Struggling to Sway Voters

As the far right surges, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unpopular economic policies and gruff manner have failed to sway voters turned by rivals’ promises of easy fixes.

Jensen Huang vs. the A.I. Doomers

Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, does not want you to be afraid of A.I.

CNBC

Iran says Trump’s threats a sign of ‘strategic desperation,’ floats conditions for Hormuz reopening

Tehran's proposal could pave the way for restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, reviving fragile hopes for a diplomatic off-ramp.

Trump administration is examining whether a diesel export ban is feasible, Treasury secretary says

Republican lawmakers have called for an export ban as high diesel prices hit farmers and truckers ahead of the November midterm elections.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for ‘energy ceasefire,’ calls for trilateral meeting with Putin, Trump

Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for an “energy ceasefire” with Russia, provided Moscow stops attacks on critical infrastructure.

Oil prices mixed after U.S. and Iran talk for hours at UN meeting

Oil prices were mixed Wednesday, amid hopes of a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the U.S. had talks.

AI drone maker hits $6.4 billion valuation as Ukraine war spurs defense tech

Tekever is one of a number of European defense tech startups raising sizable rounds amid a rearmament campaign from countries in the region.

South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace

South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace

Trump-Xi summit puts AI safety talks on the table but neither side wants to slow down

Recent weeks have seen AI safety fears reach new heights. That will be a key focus for the U.S. and Chinese premiers, analysts told CNBC.

Trump-Xi meeting: Why China's self-sufficiency changes the calculus

Persistent growth of Chinese exports to the U.S. is helping the world's second-largest economy ride out ongoing domestic challenges.

Treasury yields little changed as oil price oscillates

Yields on U.S. Treasurys held steady early Wednesday, as oil prices were volatile.

AI is killing the grunt work, forcing companies to rethink entry-level hiring

AI is becoming increasingly adept at tasks usually given to junior employees. Some fear the impact it might have on entry-level hiring.

Washington Post

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BBC

Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife

Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident.

Netanyahu calls Macron's remarks on West Bank in UN speech 'grotesque'

Israel's PM denounces the French president after he appeared to downplay Hamas's activities in the occupied territory.

Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli admits to feeling a "positive nervousness" before his first game in charge of the country, a Nations League tie against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.

'It can't be brushed over' - Republic of Ireland squad to discuss Israel games

Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday's Kosovo game before discussing how they approach Sunday's contentious fixture against Israel.

Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79

He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly.

Stunning photos from across the UK capture the first day of astronomical autumn

In the northern hemisphere, the September equinox occurred in the early hours of Wednesday marking the start of astronomical autumn.

Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in Europe

The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.

'It was scary' – Jacks goes from hospital bed to England match-winner

Will Jacks' career-best 50-over figures on Tuesday came shortly after the England all-rounder was rushed into hospital for emergency surgery while on a weekend away.

What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US?

The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.

UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget

Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.

The Independent

Trump turns to ‘national security’ crutch to defend his media ban citing coverage on Iran War and the ballroom

The Justice Department made the argument in a court filing on Tuesday, while urging a judge not to block Trump’s ban

Wes Streeting left ‘kicking himself’ as he admits he doesn’t know cost of UK’s new military space squadron

Wes Streeting could not confirm the cost of the UK’s new military space squadron during a live interview on LBC on Wednesday (23 September).

A mass shooting at a house party in South Africa kills 11, including a pregnant woman

Police and local authorities in South Africa say three gunmen opened fire at a house party and killed 11 people including a pregnant woman

Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and the strange politics of living forever

The world’s richest and most powerful are obsessed with immortality. Holly Baxter digs into whether the Elon Musks and Vladimir Putins of the world can really ‘live to 150’ — and what that might mean for the rest of us

New York City gridlock: Security beefed up at UN this year for General Assembly

Opening day at the United Nations’ annual gathering of world leaders saw beefed-up security measures and a suspicious package that added to the chaotic scene around U.N. headquarters in New York

Teenager denies sending racist message to Lionesses star Jess Carter during Euro 2025

Jess Carter was part of the Lionesses squad that won the Euros in Switzerland last year

Smiths to give shares worth up to £400 to more than 10,000 staff

The company said all of its permanent employees will have the opportunity to own a stake and share in its ‘future success’.

ICE agent who shot DoorDash driver was recruit who wasn’t using bodycam: report

Reports come as Austin Police Department released separate footage taken after the ICE agent shot the 28-year-old ​Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez

Tories leapfrog Reform UK as Nigel Farage’s party slumps to third in latest poll

Reform has suffered blows in the new poll, falling to its joint lowest position in 18 months

Thames Water confirms hosepipe ban to stay for millions despite wet September

A record-breaking summer of dry weather and warm temperatures has depleted its water supply