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CBC.ca

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.

The National | Manhunt underway after ‘brazen’ U.S. Consulate shooting

July 27, 2026 | A manhunt is underway after a ‘brazen’ shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto set off a high-speed chase. France’s president says unprecedented wildfires are the most dire emergency since the Second World War. And what’s driving ER doctors to quit.

‘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.

Upstate New York town memorializes Montreal girl allegedly killed by father

A year after a nine-year-old girl from Montreal was found dead near a swamp in Upstate New York, local resident Bridgette Cruz says new road signs are keeping her memory alive.

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.

Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey helped inspire the film. She just panned it in a new review

In early publicity for his recently released The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan cited Emily Wilson's opening line in her translation of The Odyssey as a reference point for main character Odysseus. But Wilson's feelings about Nolan's take appear more mixed.
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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

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.

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.

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.

This Teen Took on a $10 Trillion Industry. We Might All Be Healthier Because of Him.

A teenager’s lawsuit against the food industry shows us the path to a better food system.

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.

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.

Trump Backs New Talks but It’s Unclear What He Hopes to Achieve This Time

Iran denied President Trump’s claim that it wants to talk, and gave no sign that it would make concessions or speak directly with U.S. officials.

A Setback for the MAGA Media Takeover

Trump is beatable if you take a page from his playbook and flood the zone with opposition.

CNBC

SK Hynix shares plunge 13% 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.

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.

Oil prices drop more than 2% 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.

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.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: A U.S.-China debate that's becoming bigger than tariffs

The AI race is heating up so fast this summer that it's reshaping national priorities in the U.S. and China.

Nvidia and OpenAI in talks for up to $250 billion backstop to fund AI infrastructure plans

The backstop would let OpenAI raise debt for a data center campus in Pike County, Ohio, on the strength of Nvidia's credit.

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

Chip firms fall in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors

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

'I just found all the classified stuff downstairs' - Biden to ghostwriter

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

Burnham says pupils in England need clearer pathway into work

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

Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits

The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

Burnham appoints Phillipson as Labour Party chair

She will work closely with Lucy Powell, having lost out to her in the deputy leadership contest.

BBC reports from outside court after judge rules singer D4vd will stand trial for murder

The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found last September inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.

What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington

Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.

Why attachment theory is everywhere right now and how it can help you

Attachment theory is everywhere right now, but what is it and how can you use it to improve your relationships?

Fourth heatwave grips parts of UK with 35C forecast

A fourth heatwave of the year is now under way for parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius later this week.

Hundreds of thousands of women get morning-after pill via free pharmacy service

Since October, the morning-after pill has been made available free-of-charge at high street pharmacies under a new scheme in England.

The Independent

South Korea’s Kospi index sinks more than 9% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks

South Korea's Kospi index has plunged over 9% on heavy selling of chipmaking stocks that have gyrated recently due to concerns over the sustainability of the boom in artificial intelligence

Rape and assault case against British YouTuber Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia

Lawyers are making closing addresses in the Australian trial of a British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly on charges that he raped and choked a fan following a music performance two years ago

2nd octogenarian in modern US history faces lethal injection as Florida plans 2 executions Tuesday

Florida is set to put two inmates to death hours apart on Tuesday, marking the first time since 2017 that a state has scheduled two executions in a single day

Judge orders immigration officials to release key witness in Texas ICE shooting

A federal judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to release a key witness in the fatal shooting of a Mexican homebuilder by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Burnham tells Zelensky UK ‘has got your back’ in first meeting since becoming PM

Zelensky met new UK PM Andy Burnham before he flies to Washington DC to see Trump on Tuesday

Europe wildfires latest: Macron says France facing ‘most difficult time since WW2’ as 40C heatwave looms

Wildfires in Europe have displaced around 300,000 people this week

Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens retaliation after accusing Ukraine of missile strike on tanker in Caspian Sea

Oil prices fall as US and Iran pause their attacks for a second straight day

Seattle mass shooting victims identified, including mom, 56, who was in line for cotton candy when gunfire broke out

One of the people killed in the gunfire was also a suspect, police believe

Veterans hit out at Pentagon over changes to military death tally in Iran conflict: ‘So disrespectful’

Critics accused the administration of violating federal law and seeking to hide the impact of the war

Kaitlan Collins addresses Trump’s WHCD insults and tells viewers to focus on the president’s ‘non-answers’

Kaitlan Collins took the high road when she was quizzed about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner by host Jon Stewart