US Military Strike Kills 4 on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Boat in Caribbean
The strike is part of an expanded campaign targeting cartels designated as terrorist organizations.
Victorian Government to Cut 140 Executive Public Service Roles to Try Save $100 Million
The Opposition had previously called for a cap on executive pay.
Australia Had 1.4 Million Solar Panels Due for Recycling, Only 100,000 Were Processed
'Where is the rest—1.3 million panels? A lot are still at solar farms ... because of transportation cost, they have not moved the panels,' says Neeraj Das.
Woolworths Profit Jumps 18 Percent to $1.1 Billion
Woolworths CEO Amanda Bardwell said improved customer service, lower prices and better execution had driven sales momentum.
Far-Left Leader Melenchon Closes In on French Presidential Runoff, New Poll Finds
A candidate who urged Venezuelans to take up arms against the U.S. and has called for closer cooperation with Beijing is within reach of France's second round.
10-Year-Old Punched, Mother Allegedly Stabbed with Scissors Outside Victoria Police HQ
A 27-year-old man from Melbourne's western suburbs has been charged.
NSW Wildlife Service Suspends Wild Brumby Cull Ahead of Trial
Brumbies in a New South Wales national park will live to see another day after an emergency injunction was lodged with the environment court.
Jailing Doctors Won’t Stop Forced Sterilization
The law meant to protect patients could have a chilling effect on doctors.
Cory Morgan: Driving Away Data Centres Could Be a Loss for Canada, a Gain for China
Commentary The global race to build data centres for artificial intelligence is on. Demand for AI computing is growing at an astronomical rate, and data processing facilities are scrambling to keep up. Canada, and Alberta in particular, are excellently placed to take advantage of this latest tech boom for several reasons. Opposition to the construction [...]
The Bad Actors and Conformists Undermining Canadian Education
Commentary When something goes badly wrong in education, it is tempting to blame teachers. Concerned parents and critics may imagine classrooms full of ideological activists imposing fashionable but destructive theories on unsuspecting children. But this is too simple. Most teachers and professors are not ideological warriors. They are busy professionals trying to do their jobs […]
Northern Territory Says Canberra Shouldn’t Dictate How Data Centres Are Powered
Labor is moving to establish a national framework and require data centre providers cover the cost of their own electricity.
Beak and Enter: Police Swoop on ‘Feathered’ Intruder
Police utilised the opportunity to remind people to secure doors and windows where possible to prevent unlawful entry.
Kenney, Notley Team Up to Co-chair Business Campaign Against Alberta Separation
The two former premiers have joined the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s 'Alberta and Canada: Stronger Together' campaign.
MLA Rosalyn Bird 3rd to Quit BC Conservative Caucus in 2 Weeks
Rosalyn Bird, the B.C MLA for Prince George-Valemount, has announced that she is quitting the B.C. Conservative Party and will sit as an Independent—the third such departure in 11 days. In an Aug. 25 statement, Bird alluded to the party’s values and political infighting as points of contention for her. “Political parties play an important role in our democracy, but they are vehicles for our values; they cannot become substitutes for them,” said Bird, who was first elected during the 2024 provincial election. The B.C. Conservatives have faced internal turmoil over the past two years, leading to the resignation or expulsion of eight MLAs—Bird makes nine—as well as the resignation of previous leader John Rustad....
Secret Service Aware of Iranian Video Threat Against Barron Trump
The video was broadcast by Iranian state media and placed a bounty on Barron Trump.
Brisbane Council Bans Smart Glasses From Public Pools Over Privacy Concerns
The ban comes as global smart-glass sales surge and cheaper options become increasingly available.
Poilievre Calls on Ottawa to Lower Taxes to Allow for Economic Growth Amid US Trade War
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Ottawa to offer Canadians tax relief amid the ongoing trade war with the United States, and reveal how much the proposed counter-tariffs will cost. During a press conference in Windsor, Ont., on Aug. 25, Poilievre criticized the United States’ “unjustified tariffs” and said the Conservatives will submit an economic action plan when Parliament resumes to support Canadians.
How the New US Tariffs and Canada’s Retaliatory Measures Affect Canadians
Economists say the new U.S. tariffs and Canada’s counter-tariffs could have a severe impact on affected Canadian industries, potentially rendering some businesses unprofitable while prompting others to move south. Some say that if Washington follows through with its threat to impose 50 percent tariffs on Canadian automobiles in 2027, it could mark the end of […]
How Canada and US Are Targeting Each Other’s Domestic Politics Through Tariffs and Messaging
While announcing Canada’s counter-tariffs against the United States on Aug. 25, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said they are “proportionate, targeted, and strategic.” Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly was less guarded with her remarks, saying Canada’s dollar-for-dollar tariffs are in part targeting U.S. states, and are meant to put “political pressure” on the White House to remove its tariffs on Canada. American officials, meanwhile, are suggesting some of Ottawa’s posturing is about domestic politics, with U.S. President Donald Trump accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of attempting to “gain political support” with his remarks saying Washington is targeting Canada’s French-language protection requirements....
Labor MP Stands Aside as Defence Envoy After Alleged Bail Breach
MP Luke Gosling was released on bail after being arrested in July over allegations he assaulted Northern Territory Administrator David Connolly.
