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CBC.ca

B.C. drought forces volunteers to rescue salmon from drying streams

As drought dries B.C. streams, volunteers are moving stranded salmon and other fish to deeper water. But scientists warn rescue efforts are becoming harder to sustain as waterways shrink and extreme heat intensifies.

'It cannot happen': Why Quebec fans and actors fought to save their own version of The Simpsons

When the beloved Quebec version of the iconic American animated series was cancelled last year, fans rallied to bring it back, not simply because they loved the show, but because they saw Les Simpson as a reflection of what it means to be Québécois.

Etsy seller's 'bruh' T-shirts were removed over a trademark complaint. He says it's trademark squatting

An Etsy seller says the online retailer removed his listings for T-shirts with the word "bruh" after the person who holds a Canadian trademark for it complained. One legal expert worries that the costly nature of trademark disputes makes it difficult to challenge such cases.

Woman injured in bear attack in Whistler backcountry

A woman was taken to hospital on Friday after a bear attack in the backcountry near Whistler.

State of emergency declared in 3 Cape Breton counties after storm, flooding

A deluge exceeding 200 millimetres of rain has left some Nova Scotians dealing with power outages and isolating Cape Breton communities with washed-out roads.

U.S. military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying its navy warships were targeted

U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with ballistic missiles, the American military said Saturday, warning that it would "if necessary, destroy Iran's limited and exposed oil fleet."

Putin meets with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin in renewed talks over war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday for talks to try to revive a stalled push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, as teams continued searching for thousands of missing people.
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Toronto Star

Blue Jays vs. Royals: Toronto climbs into wild-card spot in Kansas City

The Jays will go with a bullpen game Sunday in search of a sweep and season-high fifth straight win.

Woman dies from injuries the day after being struck by driver in Forest Hill

An 18-year-old driver has been charged after the woman died in hospital Saturday, police said.

More than 6,000 University of Toronto staff in position to strike on Tuesday’s first day of classes

The union said workers, who include IT employees, program co-ordinators, academic advisers and lab assistants, voted 96% in favour of a strike.

US ambassador calls violent Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’ after weeks of West Bank unrest

The United States ambassador to Israel condemned Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank again on Saturday, calling the behavior an 'act of terror.'

Gander, N.L., defends invitation to U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra to 9/11 commemoration

Hoekstra is among a list of dignitaries attending the town’s commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States.

This 905-horsepower electric SUV is coming to Canada thanks to a major drop in tariffs on Chinese-built EVs

Only 24 Carbon Editions of the new Lotus Eletre are earmarked for Canada, with pricing for the Chinese-built EV starting at $119,900.

Testing Canada's bestselling minivan along the Niagara River reveals a cloud-like ride with a $7,200 price cut

The face-lifted 2027 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle features quilted Nappa leather with up to 4,000 litres of cargo space — and even an onboard vacuum cleaner.

Ontario man admits to buying, mutilating, abandoning puppies. 3 dogs left permanently disabled

Jiong Wang travelled around the province and presented himself to sellers as someone who would care for the animals.

Byelection blues for Liberals amid 3rd leadership race since 2018

The Liberals lost in three byelections on Thursday despite consistently polling well ahead of the Official Opposition New Democrats.

A Toronto-area dad sold his home and moved cities to help his autistic son. Why moves like his are raising alarm bells at Ontario public school boards

Ontario public school enrolment is declining, setting off alarm bells as parents look for alternatives.
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Globe and Mail

Germany’s far-right AfD seeks landmark state win in closely-watched vote

Alternative for Germany could become the first far-right party to take power at a state level since WWII

Anak Krakatau volcano eruption in Indonesia halts flights, schools, fishing

The disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday there was no imminent risk of tsunami from the volcano

EU official cancels Serbia visit over glorification of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic’s death

Mladic, who was convicted of genocide by a UN court remains, a hero to many Serbs

U.S. military strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with missiles

Three tankers were part of a shadow network helping to fund Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard and its armed proxies in the region, U.S. military says

Putin, Zelensky agree to pause strikes on Kyiv and Moscow during talks with Trump envoys

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Putin Saturday and are expected to travel to Kyiv on Sunday in an effort to revive peace talks

In China, grassroots investigators work to stop illicitly recorded adult content

Zhou Ninghe has made it his mission to bring perpetrators to justice – and he’s already seen tangible results

Two more people rescued in Nepal 10 days after devastating floods

More than 5,000 remain missing after the floods, which were likely caused by a glacier collapse

Canada, U.S. trade talks reach an impasse

Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs, which will cover $28-billion worth of U.S. imports, are set to take effect on Tuesday

UN votes for more accurate maps to show Africa’s true size

The UN assembly voted 164 to 1, with six abstentions, to support Africa’s campaign for cartographic justice

U.S. businesses think looming countertariffs will inflict pain, but not misery

Insouciance of some manufacturers offers a striking reality check for those hoping Ottawa’s measures will spark a revolt
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Global News

U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy ships

The U.S. military says it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran launched missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships in the region.

Carney made reforms a factor in recognizing Palestine: Here’s where they stand

A year after Canada recognized the State of Palestine, questions remain about the reforms Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Palestinian Authority had committed to.

2 trapped workers rescued from tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods

Search teams first heard voices from inside the tunnel in the morning, allowing them to locate the two men, Nepalese lawmaker Shri Ram Neupane said.

Russian strikes kill at least 3 in Ukraine ahead of expected U.S. peace talks

The air war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified as the conflict stretches into its fifth year following Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour.

N.S. woman says her family has lost hundreds of relatives, friends in Nepal floods

One N.S. resident says she has lost hundreds of relatives and friends after Nepal's deadly flash floods in her home district of Rasuwa.

Canadian citizen confirmed safe after Nepal floods but 29 still missing

The search for missing individuals in Nepal is ongoing despite treacherous terrain, damaged infrastructure and dangerous weather conditions.

‘We have to move quickly’: Canadians lend a hand as massive relief effort in Nepal begins

A Calgary aid worker is helping Nepal earthquake survivors while the city's Nepalese community supports loved ones affected by the disaster.

Ontario student accused in U.S. of taking airport photos for Chinese official

Chris Mathers, a former RCMP officer who runs a private crime and risk consulting firm, said it's common practice for Chinese state security to try to recruit people online.

Canadian families still waiting for answers 1 week after Nepal disaster

The flooding on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,100 people and left roughly 4,400 missing, after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China.

Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program

The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.
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New York Times

Elections in Germany Could Produce First Far-Right State Government Since Nazi Era: What to Know

Elections in Saxony-Anhalt, in the country’s east, could result in an outright majority for the Alternative for Germany party.

Nepal Floods Buried a House. The Woman Inside Was Still Alive.

A rescue from a mostly buried house gave new hope to a town devastated by floods in Nepal. Earlier Saturday, another survivor had been pulled from a tunnel.

A Sympathetic Defendant and Well-Crafted Defense Dominated Clancy Trial

The defense lawyer for Lindsay Clancy showed empathy for his client in showcasing her mental health problems. That may have made all the difference.

It’s Not Just the West Bank Settlers. It’s Israel.

Settler violence is reaching new heights.

In Germany, Ulrich Siegmund Is Bringing the AfD to the Cusp of Power

Ulrich Siegmund, 35, once sold air fresheners. Now his far-right party is the favorite to win a state election in eastern Germany on Sunday.

China’s New Graduates, Facing a Dire Job Market, Must Also Contend With A.I.

A record 12.7 million young people are looking for jobs as the country embraces artificial intelligence — and as the technology begins to upend the work force.

Putin Meets Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow to Discuss Ukraine War

President Vladimir V. Putin ordered a pause in strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, ahead of the meeting with President Trump’s envoys: his son-in-law Jared Kushner and the businessman Steve Witkoff.

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network’ Oil Tankers, Military Says

The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.

Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones

The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.

Will Lindsay Clancy Be Retried? The Decision Now Facing Prosecutor Timothy Cruz.

After a mistrial, Timothy Cruz must decide whether to retry Lindsay Clancy on first-degree murder charges, downgrade the charges or drop the case.

CNBC

LeBron James teases partnership with Polymarket

LeBron James on Saturday teased an upcoming partnership with the prediction markets platform Polymarket in a social media post.

Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms

Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.

U.S. attacks 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles target Navy warships

Three Iranian crude oil carriers were hit by U.S. forces on Saturday near Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, in the Gulf, U.S. Central Command reported.

Trump’s state capitalism comes to the oil industry with his unprecedented Venezuela deal

The deal comes eight months after Washington ousted former President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid.

Abel: Two ways Berkshire hopes to cash in on AI

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC the company is pursuing AI opportunities on two paths.

This enhanced geothermal project aims to unlock gigawatts of power to fuel the data center boom

Power demand in the U.S. is rising. Fervo Energy bets that its project in Utah will prove that enhanced geothermal can be part of the power mix going forward.

Meet the CISO: A new front line star in the AI cybersecurity war

The OpenAI-Hugging Face agent hack sent shockwaves through the business world and helped put the chief information security officer into the spotlight.

GM vs. Ford: U.S. defense, energy sectors add to automakers' century-old rivalry

General Motors and Ford are looking for new potential growth areas, including by seeking military contracts and getting into energy storage businesses.

Italy's Meloni just hit a major political milestone. Former leaders say economic reform must follow

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government became the country's longest-serving cabinet since World War II on Friday.

From Trump’s takeover threats to a ‘northern neighborhood,’ why the EU chief is going to Greenland

The visit comes as Trump renews his push for greater U.S. control of the self-governing Danish territory.

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BBC

TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case

Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

Volcano eruption triggers flight suspensions at Indonesia's main airport

More than 20,000 passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.

I brushed off my sore throat as a hangover, but it turned into sepsis

Doctors told Elle Black if she had gone to hospital later the outcome could have been quite different.

Heathrow Airport train services resume after trackside fire disruption

There were severe delays and cancellations on Saturday, with no trains between central London and the airport.

Temperatures could climb to 28C in late burst of warmth

A summer-like day is in store for some on Sunday with above average temperatures, but the heat will be short-lived.

Britain 'taxing itself to death' and 'Some Might Stray'

Several papers feature stories on what they say is Liam and Noel Gallagher's first joint interview in over 20 years.

US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Russia

It will be the first trip by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's top negotiators, to Kyiv.

Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home

Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.

Natalie Imbruglia on her worst audition: 'I remember feeling icky'

The pop star's first album since 2021 deals with the mental health fallout of perimenopause.

Why Munya Chawawa is 'jumping ship' from socials to Shakespeare

The comedian is making his stage acting debut and says he wants to move away from social content.

The Independent

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump envoys set to meet Zelensky in Kyiv after ‘highly useful’ Putin talks

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are visiting Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in Moscow

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Kyiv as part of a renewed diplomatic push to hold talks over Russia’s war against Ukraine

Billions lost to Brexit could make NHS waiting lists disappear, top economist says

Exclusive: Nigel Farage is a ‘spectre’ impeding the UK’s recovery from Brexit, which has cost the UK £3,000 per person every year, Professor Nick Bloom says

Iran-US war latest: Tehran retaliates after US strikes three Iranian oil tankers as conflict intensifies

The latest exchange of attacks followed an escalation in the past week which threatens to deepen the conflict

One Tech Tip: How to avoid Celine Dion ticket scams as she makes her grand concert comeback

Celine Dion fans are facing ticket scams as they flock to Paris for her comeback shows

Mudslide death toll in China rises to 3 after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel

The death toll from a mudslide in eastern China has risen to three after days of torrential rain brought by Typhoon Saudel

Early Emmys ceremony could bring many trophies for 'The Pitt,' 'Hacks' and 'Pluribus'

The Television Academy is presenting the majority of its Primetime Emmys this weekend at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles

Sudan’s war-driven blackouts push residents toward solar power but high costs shut many out

In Sudan, many residents are turning to solar energy to cope with frequent blackouts caused by the ongoing conflict

‘What’s going on with Trump’s hair?’ Internet puzzled over president’s new brunette coiffure

President has long had to dispel speculation about his hair, including whether it’s fake

Hegseth promises to protect military members who deliver religious greetings at Air Force base

The Pentagon chief warned that the Air Force ‘will confront this’