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August 27, 2026
Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
Recent catastrophic flooding in Nepal underscores the urgent climate crisis affecting the Himalayan region. Experts attribute the disaster t...
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
Baghdad crackdown on illegal housing turns deadly as shooting kills Iraqi brigadier general
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi military personnel and municipal workers came under fire in Baghdad on Thursday as they tried to remove illegal housing...
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August 27, 2026
Jerusalem court acquits a man indicted in nun attack, orders psychiatric care
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court judge acquitted a man accused of attacking a Catholic nun based on his insanity defense, but...
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August 27, 2026
Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Mike Gibbons sat out the presidential election two years ago, frustrated that Democrat Kamala Harris did not take a st...
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
New Fed chair Kevin Warsh under pressure to clarify views on inflation, interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing mounting scrutiny from policymakers and market analysts regarding his stance on inflation manage...
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August 27, 2026
Government to announce 64 top researchers coming to Canada
Canada is attracting elite academic talent through its federal research chair initiative, welcoming 64 distinguished scholars from the Unite...
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August 27, 2026
Norwegian King Harald's health is in very serious condition, palace says
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian King Harald was in “very serious condition” as his health deteriorated, palace officials said Thursday, prompt...
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August 27, 2026
Toronto Catholic school trustee gives up teaching licence after misconduct ruling. But he faces a hefty bill
A Toronto Catholic school trustee has surrendered his teaching credentials following a professional misconduct determination related to infl...
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August 27, 2026
Why legal groups are in a Toronto court today fighting to strike down Ontario's new cash-bail rules
The CCLA and CLA are in a Toronto court today asking a judge to strike down Ontario’s new cash-bail rules. Read about the constitutional fig...
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August 27, 2026
Canada rejected his immigration application twice. He's challenging the decision in court over its 'copied and pasted' refusal
Afghan refugee says similarities show he didn’t get a fresh look at his application as ordered by Federal Court.
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August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026
Ontario picked this developer to transform Oakville's skyline. The company has never built a highrise
Ontario's decision to award a major transit-oriented development project in Oakville to Emil Toma's company has raised questions about devel...
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles
TOKYO (AP) — Torrential rain struck Japan’s north-central prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama on Thursday, triggering flooding and landslides...
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments
JERUSALEM (AP) — Regional powers sought an off-ramp from the war with Iran as another tanker attack was reported in the Strait of Hormuz and...
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet
BEIJING (AP) — More than 100 of the nearly 1,300 people missing after massive floods in a border area of Nepal and China were on a pilgrimag...
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China
A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic flash flooding Wednesday in a border area of China and Nepal. Authorities in both countries...
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August 27, 2026
Quicksketch: A look at Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette
MONTREAL - Christine Fréchette heads into the Oct. 5 provincial election after spending a few months serving as Quebec premier and leader of...
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August 27, 2026
Quicksketch of Québec solidaire spokesperson Ruba Ghazal
MONTRÉAL - Ruba Ghazal is entering her first campaign as spokesperson for of Québec solidaire. She’s at the head of a brand-new slate, as ve...
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August 27, 2026
Quicksketch of Conservative Party of Quebec leader Éric Duhaime
MONTREAL - Former political commentator Éric Duhaime has led the Conservative Party of Quebec for five years. Duhaime has never held a polit...
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August 27, 2026
Quicksketch of Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon
MONTREAL - Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has led the Parti Québécois back from the brink since becoming leader in 2020. Now, the former lawyer is...
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August 27, 2026
Quiksketch: A look at Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard
MONTREAL - Charles Milliard heads into Quebec’s Oct. 5 provincial election leading the Liberal party as it tries to rebuild from a poor 2022...
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August 27, 2026
Here are five issues to watch in the Quebec provincial election campaign
MONTREAL - Quebecers are heading to the polls in early October, after eight straight years of Coalition Avenir Québec governance. Here are s...
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August 27, 2026
Quebec provincial election campaign set to get underway
QUÉBEC - Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette is expected to trigger the start of the provincial election campaign today.
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
Car rams pedestrians in northern France, killing 1 and injuring 10 before driver is arrested
PARIS (AP) — A driver deliberately rammed their car into a group of people in northern France, killing at least one person and injuring 10 o...
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August 27, 2026
Chinese foreign minister calls for US and China to 'overcome obstacles' ahead of presidential summit
BANGKOK (AP) — China's foreign minister said his country and the United States should overcome obstacles between the nations ahead of an exp...
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August 27, 2026
Pakistani investigators visiting hospital nursery where fire killed 14 newborns
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Investigators appointed by Pakistan's prime minister were making a visit Thursday to the hospital nursery where a fast-movi...
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August 27, 2026
Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street losses following economic updates
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday following modest losses on Wall Street, while oil prices declined.
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August 27, 2026
Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other
SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — When Democrats gathered this week in a West Michigan congressional district they're trying to flip blue, they wanted...
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump launched the war with Iran in late February, he initially forecast it would last four to five...
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August 27, 2026
One Tech Tip: How to keep your child’s tablets, laptops from becoming distractions from schoolwork
Tablets and computers have become crucial school supplies for many students. But the same devices children use to read text, write essays, s...
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
For everything from troubled hearts to lost keys, Greeks bake cakes for a wish-granting saint
ILION, Greece (AP) — For the careless and despairing alike, there’s a special day on the Orthodox Christian calendar to provide relief — wit...
The Toronto Star
August 27, 2026
Another former Malaysia prime minister faces criminal charges after leaving office
Malaysia's political landscape continues to shift as former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob faces serious legal consequences for alleged...
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August 27, 2026
South Korean police seek indictments of 7 transport ministry officials over Jeju Air crash
South Korean law enforcement has initiated proceedings to prosecute seven officials from the transport ministry in connection with the devas...
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August 27, 2026
Small plane crashes in water next to remote Alaska coastal town
A small aircraft went down in the shallow coastal waters adjacent to Seldovia, a sparsely populated Alaskan community, during Wednesday oper...
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August 27, 2026
More than 550 missing in Tibet after floods that left hundreds also missing in Nepal
A catastrophic glacial collapse in Tibet has triggered devastating mudslides, resulting in at least three confirmed deaths and over 550 peop...
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August 27, 2026
Military judge sets June 2028 trial date for alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
A U.S. military judge on Wednesday set a summer 2028 trail date for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three others accused of plotting the Sept. 11...
The Toronto Star
August 26, 2026
Official leading Trump's Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
UNITED NATiONS (AP) — The official in charge of President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel on Wednesday for its atta...
The Toronto Star
August 26, 2026
Fed governor Lisa Cook slams Trump's renewed threat to fire her
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook said the Trump administration has no legal basis to remove her from the central bank's...
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August 26, 2026
Brazil sues online platform Discord over alleged failures in children protection
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's government said on Wednesday it filed a lawsuit in a federal court against Discord, the popular platform for gamer...
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August 26, 2026
B.C. forestry leader backs Canada's trade walkout despite possible softwood progress
VANCOUVER - A leader in British Columbia's forestry sector is voicing support for Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from tr...
The Toronto Star
August 26, 2026
Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon's conviction in contempt of Congress case
A federal judge has declined to overturn Steve Bannon's criminal conviction for contempt of Congress, rejecting the Department of Justice's...
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August 26, 2026
A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump's golf course with ammunition
A California judge has dismissed criminal charges against a former Marine who was apprehended at Donald Trump's exclusive golf club in the L...
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August 26, 2026
How the Trump administration is expanding its immigration crackdown to people entering legally
The Trump administration is broadening its immigration enforcement strategy beyond illegal border crossings to target individuals who entere...
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August 26, 2026
Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 family members were killed at dinner
Authorities investigate a devastating tragedy in Montana where eight family members spanning four generations lost their lives in a house fi...
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August 26, 2026
A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids
Meta has reached a significant settlement with multiple states addressing concerns about social media's negative impact on young users, mark...
The Toronto Star
August 26, 2026
Hungry Blue Jays fans devour a record-breaking 1 million Loonie Dogs this season
Toronto Blue Jays fans have achieved a remarkable milestone by consuming over 1 million Loonie Dogs throughout the 2024 season. The commemor...
The Toronto Star
August 26, 2026
New child safety measures Meta pledged in U.S. settlement not coming to Canada
Meta's commitment to enhanced child protection measures, negotiated through a significant U.S. legal settlement, will not extend to Canadian...
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August 26, 2026
Officials say 24 Canadians missing after flash floods in Nepal and China
A humanitarian crisis unfolds in South Asia as two dozen Canadian citizens remain unaccounted for following devastating flash floods that sw...
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August 26, 2026
Controversial UP copper mine gets $50M in state grants after years of trying
Michigan's Strategic Fund approved a substantial $50 million financial commitment to support the Copperwood copper mining project in the Upp...
The Toronto Star
August 26, 2026