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CBC.ca

3 police officers killed, 2 injured in Pennsylvania shooting, police say
Three police officers were fatally shot and two wounded Wednesday in southern Pennsylvania, and the shooter was killed by police, authorities said.

Bust of cocaine ring tied to Mexican cartels results in one of Alberta's largest ever drug seizures
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams dismantled a cross-border drug operation and seized its largest amount of cocaine ever, as well as 15 firearms, nearly one million dollars in cash and seven vehicles retrofitted with hidden compartments.

B.C. launches task force to tackle rise in extortion, shootings in South Asian community
Task force comes as Surrey Police Sevice investigate 45 reports of extortion threats and 27 related shootings this year alone.

Stowaway Italian kitten finds forever home in N.S. after transatlantic voyage
A furry, whiskered stowaway has survived an unlikely trip across the Atlantic and is now safe in a Nova Scotia home.
Mike Waltz still waiting for confirmation, months after Trump nominated him as UN envoy
Mike Waltz almost certainly will not make his debut as U.S. President Donald Trump's U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during a gathering of world leaders next week after delays and procedural hurdles postponed his confirmation.

Government to table bill Friday criminalizing use of certain symbols to promote hate
The Liberal government is introducing new legislation on Friday to make it a crime to intentionally promote hatred against identifiable groups in public using certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols like swastikas, CBC News has learned.

Officers cleared after Alberta man found dead in RCMP holding cell hours after he collapsed
The family of a 30-year-old man whose death in an RCMP holding cell went undiscovered for hours are calling for an independent review after the arresting officers were cleared of wrongdoing.

Dog of couple attacked by bear in northern Ontario home barricaded the wild animal till police arrived
Mayor Suzanne Kukko says residents of Nipigon in northern Ontario are on edge after a bear entered a couple's home on Tuesday and attacked them. The couple managed to escape to a bedroom, with their dog barricading the bear until police arrived.

Here's how many 'risky heat' days climate change added to our summer this year
Did it feel like an unusually hot summer? This year, thanks to climate change, Canadians experienced a lot more days hot enough to put their health at risk. A new analysis counts exactly how many.
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Toronto Star

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death
“Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done," said U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening, while urging NBC to fire Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers.

Babysitter did not call 911 when toddler was in distress, crown says in London, Ont. manslaughter trial
On the first day of the trial, the prosecutor told the court that in the weeks to come, numerous witnesses would describe the events that occurred that day, and what medical experts determined.

Dufferin Grove encampment clearing is slowly underway, as the city negotiates with occupants holding out for housing
A new city strategy is a break from tense pandemic-era forced clearings, but some homeless occupants say it's still not delivering what they need: permanent housing.

Carney government's hate-crimes bill to ban display of terror and hate symbols
The Carney government will introduce a hate-crimes bill Friday that will include a ban on the intentional display of "hate" and "terror" symbols, the Star has learned.

Here's how unusual Toronto's summer heat was this year
Pearson Airport registered more than an extra week's worth of very hot days above 30 C compared to historical norms.

OPP will not participate in federal gun buyback program, minister says
The force's refusal comes after months of negotiations and throws a wrench in Ottawa's plan.

You can now sell your old cell phones at some Walmart stores in the GTA
Residents in Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, and Burlington can now exchange their unwanted phones for cash at one of 13 kiosks.

Ottawa ends zero-interest loan program for green home renovations up to $40,000
“I don’t know what’s going to be left of (Ottawa’s) climate agenda,” said Brendan Haley, senior director of policy strategy at Efficiency Canada.

Children’s Aid hid kids’ serious behavioural problems, defence argues at horrific Ontario murder trial
The defence at an ongoing first-degree murder trial is arguing that Children’s Aid failed to warn Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber about their prospective sons’ histories of serious behavioural and developmental issues.

Halton public health warn a Burlington walk-in clinic used unsterile needle for five years
The Halton Family Health Centre Walk-in Clinicwas using the potentially contaminated needle for freezing doses between from Jan. 2019 and July 2025.
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Globe and Mail
Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defence pact
Saudi official says move not in response ‘to specific countries or specific events’

ABC says it will stop airing Jimmy Kimmel after remarks about Charlie Kirk
Earlier, Nexstar Media Group said it would stop airing the show on its 32 ABC affiliates
Three police officers killed, two injured in Pennsylvania shooting, authorities say
State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris says the shooter was fatally shot by police

Denmark to acquire long-range precision weapons to counter Russia threat
No immediate risk of attack but ‘Russia will be a threat to Europe and Denmark for years to come,’ Danish Prime Minister says

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to change children’s vaccine schedule, former CDC director says
Susan Monarez says Kennedy asked her to commit to approving the changes two days before she was fired

Hospitals in Gaza City are under immense pressure
Video contains graphic content: Patients in Al-Shifa Medical Complex's emergency department were seen laying on the floor while waiting for treatment in footage released by WHO.
Yulia Navalnaya says foreign tests show her husband was poisoned
Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, said that foreign laboratory tests on biological samples obtained from her husband showed that he was poisoned.

Trump praises King Charles during Windsor Castle banquet as U.K. state visit kicks off
While the Trumps joined King and the Royal Family on a carriage ride around Windsor Castle, protesters gathered outside
Foreign lab tests show Navalny was poisoned, wife says
Yulia Navalnaya said biological material from Navalny was smuggled abroad in 2024 and two laboratories examined the material
Palestinians head south after Israeli ground assault in Gaza City
Displaced Palestinians headed southward on Wednesday, a day after Israel unleashed a long-threatened ground assault on Gaza City, declaring 'Gaza is burning' as Palestinians there described the most intense bombardment they had faced in two years of war.
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Global News

Global hunt underway for missing ancient Egyptian gold bracelet
The bead on the missing bracelet is made from semi-precious lapis lazuli, which is known for its deep blue colour and gold speckling.

Israel opens new temporary route out of Gaza City as death toll rises
Palestinian and U.N. officials say no place is safe, including in the southern area designated by Israel as a "humanitarian zone."

Projections of Trump and Epstein appear on Windsor Castle wall, 4 arrested
Police said 4 men were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications following an 'unauthorised projection' at Windsor Castle.

Trump’s state visit to U.K. set to focus on trade, tech and Ukraine
Trump’s two-day trip comes complete with horse-drawn carriages, military honour guards and a glittering banquet inside a 1,000-year-old castle.

Israel committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says
The deeply documented findings by the three-member team are the latest accusations of genocide against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

Israel begins ground offensive in Gaza City, thousands of residents flee
The operation marks yet another escalation in a conflict that has roiled the Middle East for nearly two years and likely pushes any ceasefire farther out of reach.

Israel, U.S. show unity as other allies condemn attack on Qatar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders 'wherever they are' while speaking alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Trump says U.S. struck 2nd ship allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela
U.S. President Donald Trump said on social media that three people aboard the vessel were killed in the strike, which came two weeks after a similar strike killed 11.

Massive photo of Trump and Epstein unveiled outside Windsor Castle
Footage shared by the British political protest organization Everyone Hates Elon shows several people unfurling the huge photograph outside Windsor Castle.

Prince Harry ‘closer’ to bringing kids to U.K. after King Charles meeting
Not much is known about the recent meeting between Harry and his father, the King, other than they sat down for a cup of tea.
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New York Times

3 Police Officers Are Killed in Shooting in Southern Pennsylvania
Two other officers were injured in the shooting in York County, officials said, adding that the person who fired on the officers was also dead.

Here’s Who Attended the State Dinner at Windsor Castle
The guest list ranged from members of the royal family to titans of business and technology.

Ash Cloud Over Mount St. Helens Conjures Memories of 1980 Disaster
A hazy cloud that emerged over the active volcano was the result of high winds rather than a new eruption.

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments
Mr. Kimmel faced criticism from the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for remarks about the motives of the man who is accused of killing Mr. Kirk, the conservative activist.

Senator and Insurers Cast Doubt on U.S. Vaccine Panel as It Readies Review
Insurers suggested they would still cover routine shots even if a C.D.C. panel tried to limit them, as an influential senator warned against new restrictions.

Senator Says Meeting Between Kennedy and His C.D.C. Director Was Recorded, Then Backtracks
The senator, Markwayne Mullin, quickly backtracked after pressing the now former director, Susan Monarez, on an exchange with the health secretary.

As Shutdown Looms, Democrats Outline Spending Demands on Medicaid and Obamacare
After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending.

In a 900-Year-Old Castle, Feted by a King, Trump Was in His Element
The seating chart at the state dinner for President Trump was a cross-section of the rich and the powerful hoping to get on his good side.

Giuliani Must Pay $1.3 Million to Former Lawyers, Judge Rules
The ruling was just the latest misfortune to befall the former New York City mayor. He has been indicted and disbarred, filed for bankruptcy and suffered a fractured vertebra in a car crash.

How Vaccines Are Revealing Cracks in Trump’s G.O.P.
Some Republicans are starting to worry that the issue of health care could cost them politically.
CNBC

ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' off air 'indefinitely' over Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel suggested that Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, was aligned with President Donald Trump's MAGA movement.

Japan stocks hit fresh record amid mixed trading in Asia after Fed cut rates as expected
The Bank of Japan is kick-starting its two-day policy meeting, where it is expected by most economists to keep policy rates steady.

Mark Zuckerberg unveils $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses
Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday unveiled the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, the company's first consumer-ready glasses with a built-in display.

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Can UK trade come up Trumps?
With the U.K. economy stagnating, it feels like a lot is riding on President Donald Trump's visit to Britain.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China’s attempt to pivot away from the U.S. starts with this trading hub
There's little sign that Yiwu merchants will find it attractive to sell to the U.S. again soon.

Fed approves quarter-point interest rate cut and sees two more coming this year
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision on interest rates and updated its economic projections.

StubHub slides 6% in NYSE debut after ticket seller's long-awaited IPO
StubHub sold shares in its IPO at the middle of the expected range after the company twice delayed its offering.

Workday stock climbs as activist investor Elliott takes $2 billion stake
Elliott Investment Management announced it a $2 billion stake in Workday.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits over social activism row with Unilever
Greenfield dubbed the decision "painful" but said that the Unilever had silenced the company's ability to speak up on global issues.

Asia markets trade mixed after Wall Street declines as investors await Fed decision
Investors expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday stateside.
Washington Post

U.S. wins release of Wells Fargo banker placed under exit ban in China
Beijing has allowed Mao Chenyue, a bank managing director in Atlanta, to return to the United States, people familiar with the matter said.

Gaza City’s communications cut amid widening Israeli ground invasion
Palestinian journalists reported continuous fire in Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands remain. The Israeli military is effectively encircling the city.

Trump’s U.K. visit was meant to be cloistered. Protesters had other ideas.
President Donald Trump’s second state visit to Britain was designed to keep him away from crowds, but opponents of the American president made it clear they would be heard.

E.U. delays new Russia sanctions as Trump demands end to oil purchases
European officials said President Donald Trump is right about the need to end purchases of Russian fossil fuels, but his demand delays new pressure on Moscow for a ceasefire.

What Trump needs to know about royal etiquette on his U.K. state visit
When encountering a British royal, a bow or curtsy is okay, a hug generally is not, and “Your Majesty” or “Your Royal Highness,” is much preferred over saying “Chuck” or “Kate.”

America and Britain were pillars of the world order. The world has changed.
President Trump arrived in Britain for meetings with King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer against a backdrop of global division, disarray and destruction.

Navalny’s widow says new lab evidence proves he was poisoned in prison
Two labs tested samples from Navalny that were smuggled out of Russia and concluded he had been poisoned, his wife said. The official cause of death cited disease.

Labor, environmental abuses detailed in China’s vast squid harvests
A new Environmental Justice Foundation report exposes violations in the vast Chinese squid-fishing industry, which has supply chain links to the U.S. and Europe.

Taliban shut down WiFi, a lifeline for women and girls, in Afghan province
Afghan government workers in Balkh province appeared to have been taken by surprise by the WiFi ban.

Trump discloses U.S. targeted a third alleged drug boat from Venezuela
The president acknowledged the incident while delivering a warning to Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.
BBC

Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments
The late-night host said on Monday that Trump's allies were "doing everything they can to score political points from" Kirk's death.

Don't scrap care plans for children with special educational needs, say MPs
Concerns grow over the government's plans to reform special needs education in England.

Slot gets late birthday gift as Isak samples power of Anfield
Liverpool boss Arne Slot enjoys a dramatic birthday as record signing Alexander Isak samples Anfield's Champions League power, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Three officers killed in Pennsylvania shooting, with two others critical
Officials said the suspect has been "neutralised" and there is no further threat to the public.

Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year.

'Day by day, year by year' - Borg on cancer diagnosis
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe.

'Trump and circumstance' and 'Maddie suspect freed'
The state visit and the release of the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann make Thursday's papers.

King and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech
The state visit will continue on Thursday, as it moves from a royal spectacle to political talks with PM Keir Starmer

Simeone 'regret' as 'insults' spark clash with Liverpool fans
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits "regret" at clashes with Liverpool supporters at the end of a dramatic Champions League opener, which saw the Argentine sent off in his side's 3-2 defeat.

I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil's President Lula tells BBC
In an exclusive interview, Brazil's president says Trump is "not emperor of the world".
The Independent

Ilhan Omar brands Nancy Mace a ’really disturbed and demented person’ amid Charlie Kirk feud
Four Republicans doomed Mace’s efforts to censure and strip Omar of her committee assignments

Former world champ sprinter Fred Kerley set to join no-testing Enhanced Games
Former world sprint champion Fred Kerley has become the first track athlete to join the no-drug-testing Enhanced Games

Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show pulled off air ‘indefinitely’ after Charlie Kirk comments: Live Updates
Kimmel said Monday conservatives were trying to ‘score political points’ from the fatal shooting of Kirk

Portland to issue land use violation notice to ICE building over alleged detention violations
Portland, Oregon, says it will issue a land use violation notice to the city's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building

Judge dismisses Indigenous Amazon tribe's lawsuit against the New York Times and TMZ
A California judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by an Indigenous tribe from the Brazilian Amazon against the New York Times and TMZ

American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after midflight meltdown
Exclusive details: Even after being almost completely immobilized, Ketty Dilone still managed to assault a flight attendant, according to an FBI probable cause affidavit

Brothers testify about box left with them by man accused of trying to assassinate Trump
Two North Carolina brothers have testified about a box left with them by a man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year

Rudy Giuliani is ordered to pay $1.36 million in legal bills
It’s another blow to Rudy Giuliani’s withered wallet: A judge has ordered the former New York City mayor to pay $1.36 million in legal fees he racked up during investigations into his efforts to overturn President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss

‘I got Coldplayed!’: College football fan who called in sick to catch Georgia take on Tennessee rumbled after appearing on giant screens
Jeff Comeaux, from Knoxville, was pictured multiple times on the jumbotron during Saturday’s game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Georgia Bulldogs

Starbucks workers sue over company's new dress code
Starbucks workers are taking legal action against the coffee giant, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes