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CBC.ca
Justin Trudeau launches new film and TV production company
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau and his longtime chief of staff Katie Telford are swapping the political stage for the entertainment world with the launch of a new media and entertainment production company called Hope & Hard Work.
Drone-powered ad for PC Health chatbot slammed as 'dystopian' by some residents
On Thursday night, more than a thousand drones lit up the sky above Toronto's waterfront displaying a list of health-related questions in what turned out to be an ad campaign for a new President's Choice AI-powered chatbot.
Gaza doc NAZA earns 24.5-minute standing ovation at Venice premiere
Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham’s NAZA, a documentary on Israel’s alleged use of AI-assisted military systems to target and kill Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received what's being called the longest standing ovation ever at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
Stellantis signs MOU with Canadian armoured vehicle maker on potential sale of Brampton, Ont., plant
Automaker Stellantis says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel on a potential sale of its idled Brampton, Ont., assembly plant.
As Poilievre tours U.S., Conservative MP Jamil Jivani bemoans lack of 'alternative to the Liberals'
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani posted a video on social media bemoaning a lack of "an alternative to the Liberals" on Thursday, the same day that his party's leader, Pierre Poilievre, launched a U.S. tour to argue for tariff-free trade.
B.C. judge tosses drug case, says U.S. agents broke law and violated Canadian sovereignty
U.S. federal agents pressured a Canadian into a money-laundering conspiracy while concealing their efforts from the RCMP, amounting to "shocking and flagrant" illegal behaviour and a violation of Canadian sovereignty, a B.C. judge has found.
U.S. federal officials declare end to cyclospora outbreak that sickened thousands in 21 states
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Friday.
Republican lawmaker wants to rename Lake Erie to Lake Pennsylvania
David Maloney's proposal comes on the heels of U.S. President Donald Trump's signed order to change name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Houthis seize strategic island, Saudis close pipeline as fighting escalates
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, two officials said Friday, opening a new front in the Iran war and further threatening oil exports from Saudi Arabia, which shut down a major pipeline after it was attacked.
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Toronto Star
Chrétien delivers blunt message to Americans at Gander 9/11 ceremony: 'We bow to no one'
'Never mistake our generosity for weakness,' former prime minister tells gathering in Gander, N.L. and a national TV audience.
Olivia Chow is promising a weekly TTC fare cap if re-elected. Her rivals say it misses the other issues
Olivia Chow proposes a 10-ride weekly TTC fare cap if re-elected, sparking debate over public transit.
Stellantis agrees to sell Brampton plant to armoured vehicle maker Roshel
The assembly plant has been idle since December 2023, when it shut down for retooling to produce a new version of the Jeep Compass.
Memories of 9/11: 25 years later, Star readers share their stories from the day the world changed
Star readers share the moments, memories and emotions that have stayed with them for 25 years.
Ontario pool season isn't over yet: Warm temperatures forecast through September, beginning this weekend
Southern Ontario temperatures will hit the mid-to-high 20s this weekend with a humidex near 30 C. Meteorologists say September is now effectively a summer month.
TTC vehicle stolen near Queen's Park, leading police on chase to Etobicoke neighbourhood
One homeowner recounted seeing the white TTC pickup truck being stopped by police on Friday afternoon, saying officers "had the situation under control very quickly."
Loblaws late-night drone show in downtown Toronto sparks debate about ads in our skies
In videos posted online, the advertisement could be seen from multiple vantage points downtown with several phrases urging viewers to ask a President's Choice app medical questions.
What new criminal investigation into Clippers means for Raptors as Kawhi Leonard trade remains on hold
Sources say the latest wrinkle shouldn’t preclude Leonard from becoming a Raptor before training camp begins in about two weeks.
MapQuest doubles down on Lake Ontario, posts giant old-school printed directions to the lake in Toronto, U.S. cities
The U.S.-based map company is pushing a new advertising campaign over ongoing "Lake America" naming dispute.
Justin Trudeau launches his ‘proudly Canadian’ entertainment company at TIFF Lightbox
The former prime minister and his longtime aide Katie Telford are behind Hope & Hard Work, a new media company making multiple film and TV projects.
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Globe and Mail
A divided America comes together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11
A bipartisan assemblage of Biden, Obama, Bush and Clinton appeared together for a ceremony in New York
Globe journalists share their 9/11 experiences from New York and beyond, 25 years later
What our reporters remember from their time spent covering the Sept. 11 attacks
Fishing vessel rescues 15-year-old who clung to capsized skiff for days in Alaska’s Bering Sea
The boy’s brother and a cousin died sometime after the small boat flipped in frigid water, according to the rescuers
U.S. declares end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak with origin still unknown
Nearly 13,000 reported cases were tied to multi-state outbreak, representing bulk of unprecedented surge in the parasitic diarrheal illness
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many U.S. farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the country’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn.
Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks
Milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals in tribute to a day that about half of U.S. adults remember as the most historic event of their lifetime
How 9/11 is still claiming its first responders
The health toll on first responders who rushed to Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 continues to mount. Many have been diagnosed with cancers and other illnesses linked to their exposure to dust, smoke and chemicals, with others not surviving to reach the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
BRICS leaders gather in India as wars and rivalries test the expanded bloc
Host India will seek to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing partnerships with the U.S. and other Western powers
South Korean zoo names giant panda cub on 100th day
A South Korean zoo unveiled the name of a baby giant panda on Friday to mark her 100th day. The panda cub was named Shu Bao, which means 'a treasure as bright as the dawn light' in Chinese, according to the zoo.
Russia targets gas stations in Kyiv as part of its campaign to intimidate civilians
Pavlohrad, a city in central Ukraine, observed an official day of mourning for five residents killed near shopping malls in broad daylight by Russian drones
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Global News
Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ to go up for auction in New York City
Diana turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown.
Man jailed for threatening to behead son’s female teacher in French town
France's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.
Why are rising bond yields spurring alarm? And what do they mean for you?
Consumers could be facing higher borrowing costs for longer as bond markets are once again signalling rising economic risk to the finance and investing community.
Drinking ‘very hot’ drinks may increase risk of esophageal cancer: study
The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a beverage "very hot" if it is above 65°C, and says it is “probably carcinogenic” to people.
At least 5 dead, more than 80 missing in Philippines passenger ferry fire
Footage shared by local authorities shows large sections of the vessel engulfed in flames and survivors being pulled out of the water onto Philippine Coast Guard boats.
5 baby orangutans rescued from suspected smuggling operation in India
Orangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.
Andrew and Tristan Tate denied bail during their U.K. extradition fight
The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community or that special circumstances warrant their release, a judge said in her ruling.
4 family members found dead after small plane crashed off Bahamas coast
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of the Bahamas said that neither the aircraft or any associated wreckage or debris have been located.
Miss Austria Lucia Sisic dead at 22
'It is with great shock and deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic,' Mission Austria announced on its official Facebook page.
Oil tops $100 a barrel following latest attacks on Middle East facilities
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened an already weakened supply chain.
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New York Times
Attacks on Saudi Pipeline Rattle Energy Markets
Oil prices remain elevated and the price of U.S. diesel fuel hit a new high over mounting fears that fighting in the Middle East could further threaten energy supplies.
Houthis Seize Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Another Global Oil Route
The militia captured the island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a choke point for trade. Saudi Arabia also said it had shut down a critical oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq.
A Tale of Two U.S. Opens: $20,000 vs. $100 (Yacht Not Included)
If money is no object, the luxury options are plentiful. But if you take the subway and don’t mind watching the match on a screen, a budget day at the finals is possible.
The Incredible Art of Being Jeff Koons
For five decades, the artist has made sculptures that are larger-than-life — and also singularly reflective of his own.
For the 25th Time, New York Marks the Shattering Loss of 9/11
At a ceremony in Lower Manhattan, elected officials and loved ones of those killed in the 2001 terror attacks gathered in solemn remembrance.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Attacks on Democratic Senate Candidates
The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme.
Facing Islamophobia, Mamdani Keeps Focus on 9/11 Victims
In recent weeks, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has visited firehouses around New York City as part of an effort to direct the public’s attention toward the victims, and away from himself.
This Is Really Bad
We can no longer pretend that A.I. is safe.
Saudi Oil Exports Face Heightened Threats After Attacks on Pipeline
Ship operators already faced severe risks in navigating the region, and now the danger is higher as Houthi militias assert control in the Red Sea.
Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running
The 64-year-old Michigan power plant was set to retire. Then the Trump administration intervened in a way that overstepped its authority, a court ruled.
CNBC
Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks by drones from Iraq
Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.
In pictures: The U.S. commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
Oil prices fall Friday, but post sharp weekly gains as tensions in the Middle East rise
The decline snapped multiday winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.
Houthis reportedly advance to key Red Sea island, further threatening crucial oil choke point
The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden to global markets.
Bessent says 'a large bank' will be sanctioned on Monday as part of Iran strategy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a large bank would be sanctioned next week.
Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says
The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.
Iran, Russia condemn Western economic sanctions and urge BRICS bloc to deepen economic ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.
The oil shock is testing private credit borrowers already burdened by high debt costs
Oil near $100 could further squeeze leveraged private credit borrowers as investors weigh the risk that inflation could push interest rates higher again.
Trump dismisses AI extinction risks as more than a dozen OpenAI, Anthropic insiders call for a slowdown
Trump said he isn't concerned AI could cause human extinction as researchers at leading AI companies warn about rapid advances and lawmakers propose safeguards.
The iPhone Duo enters China’s crowded foldable market — and faces a price test
Chinese netizens focused on the price of Apple’s iPhone Duo, as cheaper Xiaomi and Huawei foldables raise value comparisons and muddle the foldable's reception.
Washington Post
U.K. Parliament rejects bill to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill
The defeat leaves Britain outside a growing list of European countries and 14 U.S. jurisdictions that allow some form of assisted suicide.
Rebels used Anthropic’s AI bot to develop guided weapons, report says
Militants in Yemen sought to use a coding tool to produce guided rockets and missiles, the firm found, noting it was able to block some but not all the requests.
Six men accused of romance scams targeting more than 100 women will be extradited
The men are accused of being members of an organized criminal network that defrauded women out of more than $6 million through online relationships, South African police said.
Houthi gains on Yemen’s Red Sea coast threaten to block key Mideast oil route
“This is the first day that Iran really started winning the war,” a Yemeni official said of Houthi territorial gains that give Tehran leverage over a second key waterway.
Emergence of secret heir stokes succession crisis in grieving African kingdom
A committee of elders has announced a successor to the late king of Tooro. His family says he had a son who should succeed him.
Houthi rebels take key Red Sea city in Yemen, as Iran’s wartime leverage grows
Rebel control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait would be a setback for the Trump administration in its conflict with Tehran.
Philippines defense minister reads private note from China to live audience
In a viral video recorded at a conference in Seoul, Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., said: “Perhaps basic decency and behavior is what China needs to do.”
The ancient spirit who’s helping protect Rio from the effects of El Niño
The city has announced a 25-year agreement for the services of Cacique Cobra Coral, a spirit channeled by a 71-year-old woman in Guarulhos, Brazil.
Plane carrying Zelensky threatened by drone in Moldova, Norway’s premier says
The Ukrainian president was on his way to the funeral of Norway’s King Harald.
BBC
Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.
Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured
France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.
Wigan beat Catalans to lift sixth League Leaders' Shield
Wigan Warriors win a sixth League Leaders' Shield as they beat Catalans Dragons to wrap up top spot in Super League heading into the play-offs.
Children and woman injured on fairground ride
Police say the three people have been taken to hospital for treatment, with the fair shut for the evening.
Police to crack down on face coverings at protests
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says it will use powers under the Crime and Policing Act.
'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.
CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show
The spy agency released 71 declassified presidential briefings, with one showing it had thought Al Qaeda's plans were 'widely known' by extremists.
'Out of control' - Cook questions England tactics
England had “no plan” and were “out of control” in the face of Razaullah’s stunning hitting on the third day of the final Test against Pakistan, according to former captain Alastair Cook.
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
The capture by the rebels of a stretch Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.
The Independent
Police and crime commissioner defends going on 130-date UK theatre tour
Reform UK’s Colin Sutton, who was elected as Norfolk’s PCC less than two months ago, will go on tour next year with a live show called The Makings Of A Murderer – Double Jeopardy
Reform secures record-breaking £36m donation from crypto entrepreneur
The huge sum comes as the party and leader Nigel Farage face intense scrutiny over its funding
UK government rejects calls for AI ‘kill switch’ amid growing fears of its risks
Britain ‘cannot simply turn AI off’, the Cabinet Office said on Friday
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Trump admin loans $100 million to US-owned business in Africa to stave off China
Trump officials have raised national security concerns regarding Huawei during his first term and pushed to counter its international expansion
Two arrested after one-year-old girl found dead at Warwickshire home
Police received reports of a child in cardiac arrest just before midday on Friday
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin uses his 9/11 speech to rail against sanctuary cities
The Trump administration has consistently criticized sanctuary cities for limiting cooperation between local police and federal immigration agents
Trump’s own contractor admits its shoddy work caused the problem at the Reflecting Pool - not vandals
The contractor blamed ‘human oversight’ and the combination of incompatible chemicals, according to a report
Lawyer’s ChatGPT use backfires as he’s held in contempt over error-ridden court filing
The defense attorney called the errors ‘an honest mistake’
What's happening at TIFF: MIA studios, a taxidermy musical and a disability rights crowd pleaser
A running question through film festivals this year has been: Where are the major movie studio movies
Public school district in Indiana bans Stanley cups and other metal water bottles because they can be used as weapons
Metal water bottles have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years as companies like Stanley have come out with a plethora of designs and sizes
