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CBC.ca
Trial against Meta higher-ups ends on 2nd day as investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement
Investors wanted Zuckerberg and a handful of senior Meta employees pay back billions of dollars the company lost due to fines and legal fees in recent years.
8 babies born with experimental 3-parent IVF technique
Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their children, researchers report.
American singer Connie Francis, whose hits include Pretty Little Baby, dead at 87
Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose hits include Pretty Little Baby, has died at 87.
Deadly airstrike on Gaza Catholic church condemned by Pope Leo
An airstrike on Gaza's sole Catholic Church killed two people and injured several, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said on Thursday.
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins best male athlete award at ESPYS
NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles won as best male and female athletes at the ESPYS on Wednesday night in Los Angeles.
B.C. couple dodging dozens of calls about their missing cat — but their cat isn't missing
After many months of trying to figure out why this was happening, Jonathan McCurrach asked a caller how they got their number. The caller explained the number was listed on a shirt styled to look like a missing cat poster.
Senate approves Trump request to claw back $9B previously approved for foreign aid, public broadcasting
The U.S. Senate has passed about $9 billion US in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid, moving forward on one of the president's top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators.
Problem tenants finally leave P.E.I. rental property, but landlord's issues continue
Thamara DeVries is finally beginning the process of reclaiming her dream home in Wheatley River, P.E.I., after months of watching the furnished property she had rented out turn into a nightmare.
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Toronto Star
Woman dead after 'unprovoked' stabbing near Fairview Mall in North York
Police responded to reports of a stabbing in a commercial parking lot in the area of Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East around 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Mark Carney meets with Indigenous leaders about controversial development law
A summit between hundreds of First Nations representatives and the Liberal government about its major projects law began Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s insistence that Ottawa and Indigenous people are on equal ground.
Eglinton Crosstown LRT may be facing yet another delay
The Star initially reported that a September opening was being eyed for the long-delayed Crosstown LRT. But recent signs have pointed to a delay of that timeline.
Man dead after early morning shooting in Yorkdale mall parking lot: 'Not a random shooting'
Emergency crews found a man in his 20s shot near Highway 401 and Dufferin Street. The man was pronounced dead just before 6:55 a.m.
Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE
The disclosure of millions of personal health data to deportation officials is the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
'Fear is the tool of a tyrant', fired U.S. federal prosecutor Maurene Comey tells colleagues
“If a career prosecutor can be fired without reason, fear may seep into the decisions of those who remain,” said Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey.
Everyone wants the new TTC subway cars to be made in Canada. So why are Ottawa and city hall butting heads over them?
A letter from Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson, viewed by the Star, asks that the city require the new Line 2 cars be built in Canada, amid concerns over U.S. tariffs.
Canada's envoy for combatting antisemitism Deborah Lyons leaving post early
Lyons said she is leaving "with a heavy heart" and with some deep disappointments, while also highlighting work to improve understanding of anti-Jewish hate.
Judge OKs release plan for woman who stabbed a classmate to please Slender Man
A judge signed off on the conditional plan to release Morgan Geyser, now 22, from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute after seven years.
At least 4 dead and 1,300 evacuated after heavy rain in South Korea
The heavy rain has forced the evacuation of 1,382 people from their homes, the ministry said in a statement, adding 46 flights have been cancelled.
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Globe and Mail
Maurene Comey, former FBI director’s daughter and prosecutor in Epstein and Combs cases, fired by Justice Department
In a note to colleagues following her dismissal, Comey wrote, ‘Fear is the tool of a tyrant’
Trump admin to give ICE access to Medicaid recipients’ personal info in latest immigration crackdown
Info including home addresses and ethnicities will be used to locate immigrants who may be living in the U.S. illegally
Trump has already crossed Fed independence Rubicon
U.S. President said he is not planning to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell after unleashing fresh round of criticism against the chief, declining to completely reject possibility of ousting him
Trump pick for U.S. federal appeals court Emil Bove advanced by Senate committee despite Democratic protest
Republicans accuse Bove of using aggressive tactics to enforce U.S. President’s agenda at the Justice Department
One runner’s grueling 200-kilometre journey through one of the hottest places on Earth
For the last 48 years, 100 runners from across the globe have embarked on a race through California's Death Valley. Few have completed what’s billed the world’s toughest foot race more than 66-year-old Danny Westergaard.
At 66, runner Danny Westergaard still makes the 200-kilometre trek through California’s Death Valley desert
Even for Westergaard, who’s done it for 18 years, finishing the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon is not a given
Shopping centre fire in Iraq kills more than 60 people
With cause still under investigation, legal cases were filed against building owner and mall owner
Georgia arrests two for attempting to sell $3-million of bomb-grade uranium
Country’s state security service said it stopped a ‘transnational crime’ but declined to say how enriched the uranium was
Trump says Epstein story is ‘sordid but boring’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday described information relating to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein as 'sordid but boring' amid backlash from some of his supporters over how the Justice Department handled the investigation into the late financier's death and his alleged clientele.
Trump denounces his supporters for falling for what he calls the Epstein 'hoax'
U.S. President Donald Trump tries to clamp down on criticism over records in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation. 'Some stupid Republicans and foolish Republicans' are using a Democratic playbook, he says.
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Global News
Indian police find Russian mom living in a cave with her 2 young daughters
Russian national Nina Kutina, 40, and her two daughters, aged four and six, had been living in the cave undetected.
U.S. diverts Swiss order for Patriot air defence system to Ukraine
Switzerland said the U.S. Defense Department had informed it that Washington is diverting a Swiss order for Patriot air defence systems to help Ukraine.
Arsenal sign Canadian Olivia Smith in world-record deal
Canadian soccer star Olivia Smith has signed the most expensive contract in Women's soccer history after agreeing to a multi-year deal with England's Arsenal F.C.
Remains of U.S. tourist found in Turks and Caicos after he vanished on vacation
The evening Brian Tarrence, 51, went missing, his wife had gone to bed. When she woke up, he was no longer at the Airbnb.
Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church kills 2, injures several
The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the conflict.
Couche-Tard walks away from bid to buy 7-Eleven parent company
Couche-Tard says it walked away from its offer to buy 7-Eleven's parent company due to what it called a "lack of constructive engagement."
U.K. may lower voting age to 16. What to know
The government said the proposed changes were part of an effort to boost public trust in democracy and would align voting rights across Britain.
Zelenskyy names new prime minister in cabinet shuffle to refresh war effort
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is shuffling his cabinet in a bid to energize a war-weary nation and boost domestic weapons production in the face of Russia’s grinding invasion.
Woman accused of seducing, blackmailing Buddhist monks for millions
Wilawan Emsawat allegedly used more than 80,000 photos and videos filmed during the sex acts to blackmail the monks.
U.S. deports immigrants to the kingdom of Eswatini, where they have no ties
The U.S. has sent a handful of immigrants to the African kingdom of Eswatini, where they have no ties, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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New York Times
Justice Dept. Asks for 1-Day Sentence for Ex-Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Raid
The move was a stunning reversal of Biden-era efforts to address racial disparities in local law enforcement.
Israeli Strike on a Gaza Church Kills Three
As cease-fire talks stalled, a deadly strike on a Catholic church in Gaza City prompted Pope Leo XIV to call for an immediate end to the fighting.
Trump’s National Guard Troops Are Questioning Their Mission in L.A.
Thousands of National Guard members have served in the L.A. region since last month. Six soldiers spoke in interviews about low morale over the deployment.
Texas Legislature Special Session Will Answer Questions About Redistricting, Floods
A special session of the Texas Legislature will address the deadly floods in Hill Country, but the fireworks will come from President Trump’s demand for a newly gerrymandered House map.
White House Seeks to Inspect Fed Renovation in Bid to Pressure Powell
Russell T. Vought, the head of the Office of Management and Budget, said he and other administration officials wanted access to the Fed’s building in Washington.
Smell of Death Lingers in Syrian City After Spasm of Violence
Blood in the streets, smashed windows and the smell of corpses in the air: A resident of the southern city of Sweida describes the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence.
Why Israel Attacked Syria
For weeks, Israel has engaged in back-channel talks over a diplomatic agreement with the Syrian government. Its strikes on Damascus this week highlight a lack of strategic clarity.
Trump’s Attacks on Powell and the Fed Ripple Through Global Economy
The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered sacrosanct by investors and economists.
PepsiCo Reaches for Protein and Fiber to Boost Sales of Frito-Lay Snacks
The food giant said its Frito-Lay snack division planned to make a line of Cheetos and Doritos with no artificial colors or flavors, as demand falters.
N.Y.P.D. Officer Accused of Theft to Pay for ‘Booty’ Exercises and BMW
Yeison Rodriguez Acosta used data he had obtained as a Wells Fargo employee to spend customers’ money on luxury car payments and a body-shaping program, among other expenses, prosecutors said.
CNBC
United Airlines issues new 2025 forecast as CEO says 'world is less uncertain'
United Airlines is the second of the major U.S. carriers to report results.
AI-generated music is going viral. Should the music industry be worried?
Experts say that as generative AI becomes more sophisticated, it's becoming harder and harder for the average listener to distinguish between human and machine.
Crypto theft is booming as criminals increasingly turn to physical attacks
It comes as there have been multiple headlines this year about crypto entrepreneurs and their relatives being targeted with physical violence.
Swiss pharma giant Novartis bets on a breast cancer blockbuster as sales rise
Sales of breast cancer drug Kisqali grew 100% in the U.S. in the three months to June.
Sweden's Volvo Cars shakes up plans in the U.S. as tariffs bite
Volvo Cars is widely considered to be one of the most exposed European carmakers to U.S. tariffs.
TSMC profit surges 61% to record high fueled by AI chip demand
The world's biggest chipmaker reported a near 61% year-on-year rise in second-quarter profit.
Construction begins on Las Vegas Sands' $8 billion 'ultra luxurious' resort in Singapore
The all-suite resort will have gaming facilities, a "'Skyloop" rooftop and a 15,000-seater arena to attract business travelers and global musical acts.
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Musk’s India relationship moves beyond talk — but will it blossom?
Musk has talked about India for years. This time, the groundwork is finally being laid. The next few months will show if this is the start of something lasting.
China's premier urges tighter price oversight as deflation pressures squeeze economy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for tighter pricing regulation in the electric car sector as Beijing sought to rein in the cut-throat industrial price wars.
EU proposes raising defense funding in 2-trillion-euro budget
"This is a budget for the realities of today, as well as the challenges of tomorrow," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Washington Post
Its U.S. funding cut, rights group flees Bukele’s El Salvador
Cristosal, wary of newly restrictive laws and the arrest of one of its staffers, follows dozens of journalists, lawyers and rights advocates into exile.
Israel strikes the Gaza church the pope used to call nightly, killing 3
The Rev. Gabriel Romanelli of the Church of the Holy Family used to speak every night with Pope Francis before the pontiff’s death.
Turmoil gives Druze divided between Syria and Israel rare moment of contact
Hundreds of Druze from Israel pushed across the border in solidarity with their Syrian cousins they feared were under attack. Many then met relatives they had never seen before.
Fire in Iraqi mall kills at least 61 people, officials say
Iraqi officials said the Corniche Hypermarket building in Kut, where the deadly fire broke out, had a poor safety record. An investigation has been opened.
New Russian law criminalizes online searches for controversial content
Russia previously criminalized sharing such content, but with officials saying censorship during wartime is justified, restrictive digital laws are being tightened.
Flames engulf Tomorrowland’s main stage 2 days before festival starts
Tomorrowland, in the Belgium town of Boom, is considered the world’s largest electronic dance music festival. The stage was “severely damaged” by the fire, organizers said.
Under a rain of bullets, Haitian police rescue thousands of artworks
The Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince has nurtured generations of Haitian artists and exhibited the country’s most important works of art. Then came the gangs.
Drugs, blood and terror: Inside a paramilitary massacre in Sudan
At least 31 people were massacred on April 27 in Salha, a neighborhood south of Khartoum, survivors said. The Post has reconstructed the events of that day.
Israel bombs Damascus, stoking conflict with Syria’s new government
Syrian troops are trying to intervene in sectarian violence in the south between the Druze minority and Bedouins. Israel said its strikes were to protect the Druze.
Ultra-Orthodox party quits Israeli coalition, weakening Netanyahu
The Shas party said it would resign over the government’s failure to enshrine into law the long-standing military exemption for the ultra-Orthodox community.
BBC
Tomorrowland organisers plan to build new stage after fire destroys original
Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions".
Diane Abbott suspended by Labour Party after comments about racism
MP Diane Abbott is suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation, the BBC understands.
Which parties could benefit from lower voting age?
Young people are more likely to vote for left-wing parties - but how could this translate to a real election?
'Absolute cracker' - McIlroy makes two birdies in space of three holes
Rory McIlroy birdies the fifth and seventh holes to move to two-under par at The Open.
UK's most powerful supercomputer comes online
The Isambard-AI supercomputer is made fully operational as the government unveils fresh AI plans.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2025: How and when to see it
The Perseid meteor shower will be bright and active across the night sky over the next five weeks.
Marathon world record holder Chepngetich suspended for doping
Ruth Chepngetich, the women's marathon world record holder, is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a banned substance.
Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
Busiest UK airports raise drop off charges, says RAC
Britain's airports are charging up to £7 to briefly drop off passengers close to terminals.
Doctors found guilty over death of pregnant woman in Poland
Izabela's death of sepsis in 2021 led to nationwide protests against the country's strict abortion laws.
The Independent
Rescuers find mom and son lost in California forest thanks to notes they left on a remote road
A mother and her 9-year-old son who got lost in a remote California forest were rescued over the weekend after searchers found notes the pair had left behind
Using a fan during summer could help you sleep better – and it’s not just about the temperature
Using a fan on a hot summer night may help you sleep better — and it’s not just about the temperature.
Former Eagles special teams ace Bryan Braman dies from rare form of cancer at 38
Bryan Braman, a key special teams player for the Philadelphia Eagles’ first Super Bowl championship team, has died from a rare and aggressive form of cancer
I deplore Brexit, says German chancellor, as he signs treaty with Starmer
Prime minister and Friedrich Merz sign biggest UK-German treaty since Second World War
Massive entertainment complex next to Pro Football Hall of Fame considered bankruptcy - but couldn’t afford the filing fee
The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. was in a ‘distressed situation’ and was ‘unable to fund ongoing operations,’ according to a recent SEC filing
Diane Abbott suspended again by the Labour Party over race row letter
The veteran MP said in a BBC interview that she stood by a letter she wrote in 2023 where she suggested antisemitism and prejudice against travellers was not as bad as racism based on colour
Wisconsin elections officials find clerk broke laws over uncounted ballots
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election
Woman accused of attacking driver with bear mace after she hit chicken trying to cross the road
Cynthia Sosa, 38, facing assault charges in Key West.
Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury
Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend as a participant
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after authorities said he and another driver traveling at high speeds in sports cars caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway last year
