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CBC.ca

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles off east coast in three hours

North Korea launched two missiles off its eastern coast on Sunday, its second set of tests in roughly a week and days after Pyongyang accused the U.S. of driving tensions on the Korean Peninsula through a series of military drills.

Ukraine fires more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, local Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said. The dead were a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, he said.

Protection for women who defy the Mafia is changing in Italy. Does it go far enough?

For women speaking out against the Mafia, the protection offered can be both practically and emotionally challenging. A new Italian law extending protection from organized crime to children and the adults caring for them — often their mothers — is designed to address some of that gap.

MPs are heading back to Parliament Hill. Here's what to watch this sitting

MPs are heading back to Parliament Hill on Monday to pick up where they left off in June. Here are some key things to watch this fall sitting.

Canada's 'Railway City' wants passenger trains back. Like in much of the country, it's not so simple

Canada is spending billions to expand passenger rail after decades of decline, but torn-up tracks, lost corridors and a surviving network built around freight means communities trying to bring trains back face a very different railway than the one they lost.

Why Prince Harry and Meghan face more challenges after their return to the U.K.

Issues that arose when Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stepped back from official duties in 2020, along with new challenges around concerns such as security, are front and centre after their return to Britain.

New Brunswick is weaving AI into its K-12 curriculum, drawing praise — and pushback

New Brunswick is incorporating learning about AI into its anglophone K-12 curriculum, amid wider calls to emphasize teaching young Canadians how to responsibly use the technology for school. However, some are calling for a pause and pushing back, especially when it comes to the youngest learners.

Canadian language school files for bankruptcy, leaving students stranded

A notice posted to the International Language Academy of Canada's website says it has ceased operations effective immediately and cancelled all classes.

Ed Sheeran apologizes to fans at 1st show since Macklemore dropped over 'Free Palestine' comments

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took the stage at a Philadelphia stadium Saturday night and addressed the controversy over rapper Macklemore's removal from his tour.

‘Holy moly!’: Rare shark visit to Nova Scotia's Bedford Basin inspires shock and awe

It’s been a long time since swimming was encouraged in the Bedford Basin, but that didn’t stop one shark from making a prolonged — and very rare — visit to the water on Friday night.
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Toronto Star

A Toronto bakery can draw lines outside the shop and still not survive. Inside the struggle of neighbourhood restaurants

Why popular restaurants are closing as owners grapple with rising rents, food costs and immigration policies.

$900 for highlights? As hair-colour sticker shock rises in Toronto, women are questioning if it's worth it

Salon owners agree that professional hair dye costs have soared in the city, and suggest ways to keep the bill down.

Rising gas prices frustrate voters. Trump says it's an 'inexpensive price to pay' for the Iran war

National polling reveals an overwhelming sense of frustration that skyrocketing gas prices — a direct result of Trump's war — are creating serious financial hardships for America's working class.

How a red brick wall in Rosedale sparked a nasty neighbourhood feud — and a million-dollar legal battle

A brick wall in North Rosedale has sparked a nasty dispute and at least $1.05 million worth of defamation lawsuits that also allege conspiracy.

Ontario feared a drop in municipal candidates. Instead, a last-minute rush brought a surprise surge

A last-minute rush of first-timers has fueled a surprise rise in municipal candidates across Ontario.

Federalists say Alberta's Conservative MPs are missing in action as separation referendum looms

With just a month to go until Alberta's sovereignty referendum, federalist organizers charge that many of the province's Conservative members of Parliament have been missing in action in the fight to keep Alberta in Canada.

Watch: Crash causes chaos on DVP, Gardiner Expressway for hours Saturday night

The DVP reopened at about 11:30 p.m., about four and a half hours after the crash.

'Heated Rivalry' triggered a panic attack for a former gay hockey player. A new book explains why

Broader culture, and even the NHL however grudgingly, embraced the show. But for some, it awakens some painful memories.

Over 400 officers, hidden mics and tracking devices: How a 'challenging' investigation exposed an alleged network of corrupt Toronto cops

A case that began as a Markham home invasion ballooned into a sprawling probe leading to the arrests of seven Toronto officers.

Project South: Chronology of one the largest corruption scandals in Toronto police history

Newly released court records provide an in-depth timeline of how the case has unfolded.
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Globe and Mail

Carney heading to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for meeting with Macron

During the visit, the two leaders will discuss a number of partnerships including in aerospace, energy and critical minerals

Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow as Russia votes on final day of election

The State Duma vote is expected to see the ruling United Russia party easily retain its dominance

Trump displayed ‘total lack of respect’ to media, expert says, as 3 outlets barred from White House

An expert in media law said she was “disappointed but not surprised” that President Donald Trump barred from the White House reporters at three news organizations.

Cuba’s electrical grid collapses again, leaving millions without power

Cuba’s power grid collapsed on Friday, leaving millions of people across the island without electricity in a nationwide blackout which have become increasingly common over the past two years. They have worsened since January, after the United States imposed an energy blockade aimed at forcing a change in Cuba’s political system.

Flames, smoke seen near Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport

A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi ​group.

Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital after flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport

The Houthis did not specify what they had targeted in Riyadh, but said they had also attacked a key Saudi oil export hub

NATO selects German general as next military committee chair over Canada’s defence chief

General Jennie Carignan had sought to become the first woman to hold the alliance post

Greenland’s inhabitants will determine future of territory, Foreign Minister says after proposed U.S. deal

Exact details of the agreement are unclear, but experts say it could give the Americans veto power over mineral projects

CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters denied access to White House after Trump ban

The prohibition is an escalation of Trump’s long-running efforts to restrict news coverage by journalists he finds objectionable

Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest on second day of parliamentary vote, opposition party says

Officials at the polling station accused the party election observer of attempting to ‘disrupt the elections’
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Global News

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.

Warren Buffett, 96, steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Warren Buffett's influence has extended far beyond Berkshire, shaping generations of corporate leaders and investors with his emphasis on long-term thinking.

The Canadian tycoon accused of helping Russia’s ‘war machine’

A Global News investigation has found that Streit Group faces growing international scrutiny over its alleged dealings with Russia.

Macklemore donates $1M to Palestinian groups amid Ed Sheeran tour backlash

Macklemore said he will be donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Sheeran's tour to organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people.

Read a transcript of Carney’s speech to the European Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Carney made a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence.

How EU leaders are reacting to Canada associate membership proposal

Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.

King Charles urges tech leaders to mitigate AI risks to humanity

King Charles III on Thursday urged several senior tech leaders to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet.

OpenAI reports 6 more AI “misalignment” incidents after Hugging Face breach

OpenAI said on Wednesday it saw six reports of unexpected, concerning or unauthorized AI model behavior, and it would begin regularly publishing reports of these incidents.
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New York Times

Ed Sheeran Addresses War in Gaza After Macklemore Is Dropped From Tour

Back onstage, Sheeran acknowledged “mistakes” over the departure of supporting acts, and discussed the “horrific” attack on Israel and the “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza.

How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center

Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.

Troy Jackson, a Progressive Brawler, Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine

Mr. Jackson landed in the race unexpectedly. Democrats are hoping he can unseat Susan Collins, a Republican, in their bid to retake the Senate.

Reality Bites

We look at how one mother approached the decision of where her child should go to school.

Who Gets to Decide A.I.’s Moral Code?

A small number of people are shaping what chatbots value. Those choices are already influencing how people think.

In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?

A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.

JD Vance Has a Twisted Idea of What It Means to Be American

I am a “heritage American,” too. How should that guide my life?

Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Leads to an Increase in Vaccinations

As the outbreak grows to more than 700 confirmed cases, the largest in the country, some people remain opposed to vaccines and others are rushing to get the shots.

Markwayne Mullin Lost His Pick to Lead ICE, as He Struggles to Prove His Toughness on Immigration

Markwayne Mullin is working to overcome hard-liners’ doubts about his leadership, his position undermined by missteps with the White House.

In China, A.I. Is Moving Forward While the Economy Lags Behind

As Xi Jinping arrives in the United States this week for a state visit, China’s advances in artificial intelligence will be in the air. Less discussed: China’s economy in its worst shape in decades.

CNBC

U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise

The State Department urged Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Houthi attacks intensify and Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emerges as Trump's top ally in AI safety debate

Jensen Huang's position as the leader of the world's most valuable company, has earned him Trump's ear on the most important topics in AI.

France’s wine production nears a 70-year low, leaving winemakers with tough choices

As the French wine industry reaches a crisis point, key players are considering new markets, products and generations.

MS NOW, CNN and Politico journalists blocked from White House after Trump ban

Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House, one day after Trump banned three media outlets over their coverage of him.

She pays $96 a month to live in Yellowstone National Park: 'Being here has changed my life'

Zoe De La Paz quit her corporate job in Chicago and in June moved to Yellowstone to work as a seamstress.

Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness'

Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.

Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark

Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.

A new arms race is unfolding on the ocean floor

Countries and companies are investing in technologies for underwater use amid concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure on the ocean floor.

Anthropic selects Accenture as first embedded evaluator to help implement Amodei's slowdown proposal

Anthropic and OpenAI have been under intense scrutiny after researchers warned about the potential for AI to cause catastrophic harm to humanity.

OpenAI's latest AI revelation is a 'serious situation,' Microsoft's Suleyman tells CNBC

Suleyman joined "Squawk Box" to discuss OpenAI's latest incidents of "concerning model behavior" disclosed earlier this week.

Washington Post

Russia recruited Ukrainian kids to carry out attacks. They got caught.

Across Ukraine, at least 13 minors are imprisoned after being paid by Russia to attack their own country.

Houthis claim attacks on ‘sensitive sites’ in Saudi Arabian capital

Video footage showed a large plume of black smoke rising from an area near Riyadh’s international airport.

Can Mamdani-style populism win in Berlin? Mayoral race offers test for left.

One of the leading candidates in the tight race, Elif Eralp, met with an adviser to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

In Russia, the election result is easy to guess. Much else there is uncertain.

Russians are voting in parliamentary elections this weekend but, in contrast to the many uncertainties of life in today’s Russia, the outcome — in favoring the governing party, United Russia — is assured.

As attacks choke off Saudi oil, kingdom confronts limits of Trump’s friendship

Riyadh is paying a steep price for the Iran war. Help from Washington remains circumscribed.

Hailed as Muhammad Ali’s toughest opponent, his biggest fight was outside the ring

Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who has died at 89, lost his wife and three sons to suicide and heroin. He channeled his grief into an anti-drug campaign.

Hispanics flock to this university. It let campus police double as ICE agents.

Leaders of Florida International University signed an agreement to deputize its school police as immigration agents. Some wish they had put up more of a fight.

Turkey’s LGBT crackdown draws international condemnation, protests

Turkish authorities have raided the offices of LGBT organizations and places frequented by the community.

African IPO turns people into oil tycoons, and they have the memes to prove it

A minimum investment of $3.94 can buy a partnership with the continent’s richest man.

More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly

Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.

BBC

Man rearrested after missing mum's remains found

The remains of mother-of-three Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.

Harry and Meghan's media treatment echoes what happened to Diana, Earl Spencer tells BBC

Princess Diana's brother describes press coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan as a "cancerous influence in their life" and says he saw his sister cry "tears of despair" over interest in her.

Homes evacuated over fears fire at seaside hotel weakened building's structure

Residents living near Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel relocated after safety inspectors' concerns.

Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says

The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.

Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.

Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty

Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.

The deadly new drugs making Scotland's fight against addiction even harder

Experts warn potent new substances are making an already deadly crisis more dangerous.

German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz

The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.

Watch: Diana's brother says press has 'cancerous influence' on Harry and Meghan's lives

Earl Spencer says that he can see echoes of Princess Diana's treatment from the press in the way Harry and Meghan are scrutinised.

Ed Sheeran admits 'mistakes' at first show since Macklemore controversy

The singer spoke about Israel and Gaza after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks on stage.

The Independent

Trump says 250-foot arch will now be a military complex for attack drones, snipers and ammo

Effort comes as Trump has struggled to get his GOP congressional majorites to pony up for ballroom and arch projects

Five children a day killed or injured by explosives around world – as AI and drones increase threat

More than 12,000 children were killed or injured by explosives between 2020 and 2025, with AI and other new technologies now changing how wars are fought

Man charged after driver attacked and thrown off bus in Telford

The bus driver was treated for minor injuries by paramedics

Would Labour win an early election? Here’s what the polls say

Rising support for the government could make this the right time for Burnham to cement his position – but experts have urged caution

‘We’re terrified all the time’: Fear and anger in South Africa after nine women’s bodies found in three months

A series of gruesome discoveries in Johannesburg have put renewed focus on gender-based violence in the country. But campaigners tell Maira Butt that women have been raising the alarm for years yet little is being done

This truth emerges as political situations change fast: Maps show us our world, but not neutrally

Maps can anchor us in a place or help us get somewhere else

Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers

President Donald Trump says the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to host drones and snipers while storing ammunition

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘making the most’ of Norfolk exile amid police investigation

Friends of the former duke have said he is living ‘effectively in limbo’

Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth

President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on the Federal Reserve after it hiked its benchmark interest rate Wednesday, but the Fed matters less than broader economic trends when it comes to longer-term borrowing costs, economists say

Trump demanded gerrymandered districts ahead of the midterms. His plan could backfire badly

Democrats have a 69 percent probability of winning the House, compared to Republicans’ 31 percent, according to a new analysis