Iran Says It Attacked US Military Sites in Kuwait, UAE After US Strikes
The latest escalation followed U.S. strikes on Iranian military infrastructure on Sept. 1.
Australia, US to Speed Up Defence Cooperation, Permanent US Submarine Force on Track
Australia's Marles said US personnel were already stationed in Western Australia and preparing the base for the Submarine Rotational Force-West.
Coalition Vows to Slash Tobacco Excise by 80 Percent to Tackle Black Market
'We're very confident at an 80 percent cut, we will smash the business model of the criminal gangs who are supporting illegal tobacco,' said Angus Taylor.
Teen Detained After Boy’s Hand Chopped Off in Park
The 15-year-old allegedly attacked a 17-year-old in a car park on Morehead Road, Redfern.
Telstra Fined $277,000 Over SIM-Swap Fraud Failures
ACMA found that between January and October 2025, Telstra failed to carry out the required identity authentication checks for 15 unauthorised SIM swaps.
New Zealand to Cap Council Rates Rises to 2–4 Percent Amid Public Backlash
The move comes in response to widespread concern across the country over regular double-digit increases in council rates.
US Pacific Commander Says Canada, US Should Work ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ When It Comes to Military Priorities
U.S. Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo says Canada continues to be a close and “indispensable” partner for the United States and that both nations are committed to common defence regardless of any ongoing political discussions. Paparo made the remarks while in Victoria for the annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference co-hosted by Canada and the United States, delivering opening remarks Sept. 1 and speaking separately to reporters jointly with Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff General Jennie Carignan on Sept. 2.
Severe Storms Sweep Ontario, Bringing Flooding, Power Outages to Toronto Area
A heavy thunderstorm in the Toronto area has led to flooding and damages to buildings, with many vehicles stranded and residents left without power. Environment Canada issued an alert on Sept. 2 afternoon warning of torrential rain and large hail in southern Ontario, urging residents to take cover in a basement or interior room if they’re in affected areas. The agency lifted its alerts for the Toronto area later on Sept. 2, while alerts remained in place for parts of southern Ontario. A motorist looks out his sunroof as his car sits stranded on the flooded Don Valley Parkway during a storm in Toronto on Sept. 2, 2026. (The Canadian Press/Keito Newman)Road closures were still in effect late on Sept. 2, including on the Don Valley Parkway, one of the city’s main arteries, while public transportation services were also disrupted.
Refugee Who Attacked Bus Driver Sentenced Over Separate Machete Attack
Echibaketa Byamungu was sentenced to three years in prison over the road-rage incident but was released after receiving credit for time already served.
Feds Stand by ‘Gender Diverse’ Prison Policy Amid Sexual Assault Charges Against Trans-Identifying Inmates
Ottawa is defending its policy of allowing transgender-identifying biological males to be housed in women’s prisons, while acknowledging that some of these inmates have faced sexual assault charges in women’s facilities. The government outlined its position in a statement of defence filed Aug. 31 as part of a lawsuit brought by the Canadian Women’s Sex-Based […]
Australian Government Admits Tax Changes Contributed to Housing Downturn
'There's no doubt that our policies are part of a suite of reasons,' Labor Assistant Minister Matt Thistlethwaite said.
'Bury Him': Hadley’s Explosive Texts about Rival Jones
Talkback titan Ray Hadley vowed to bury rival Alan Jones and tear his supporters apart in texts with an alleged victim of repeated indecent assaults.
Trump Says China ‘Relatively Inactive’ on Iran as Xi, Pezeshkian Hold Brief Talks
China joined a declaration condemning strikes on Iran as Xi prepares for an expected Sept. 24 White House meeting with Trump.
CCP Expands National Defense Law for Conscription of Citizens, Seizure of Assets
Analysts said the Chinese regime could be preparing for war, and foreign businesses in China would also be confiscated under the expanded law.
Ontario Catholic School Trustee Ordered to Pay $85,000 Over Gender Identity Remarks
Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) trustee Michael Del Grande has been ordered by the teachers’ regulatory college to pay $85,000 within two years, stemming from remarks he made in opposition to gender ideology during his role as trustee. After previously finding Del Grande guilty of professional misconduct in April, the Ontario College of Teachers [...]
Canadian Crypto Pioneer’s Mysterious Death Highlights Rise of ‘Wrench Attacks’
When Canadian cryptocurrency entrepreneur Harry Chun Tak Yeh plunged to his death from a high-rise in Paraguay in August, the circumstances drew attention to a decidedly low-tech threat facing the high-tech world of digital assets: physical violence. Physical attacks on cryptocurrency holders—known as “wrench attacks”—have risen for three straight years. Yeh’s death has prompted speculation within the crypto community that he may have been targeted in just such an attack. The Hong Kong-born founder of Quantum Fintech Group fell from the 30th floor of a luxury residential tower in Asunción on Aug. 7. His unclothed body was found covered by a black plastic bag, while his apartment upstairs had been ransacked and its doors left open....
Tumbler Ridge Shooting Survivors File 30 New Lawsuits Against OpenAI
Attorneys representing survivors of the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in B.C. say 30 new lawsuits are being filed against OpenAI, alleging that the ChatGPT creator’s leadership put the company’s public image ahead of community safety. The lawsuits, filed on behalf of students and educators who were injured or traumatized by the Feb. 10 shooting that left eight victims dead, name artificial intelligence company OpenAI and its founder and CEO Sam Altman as defendants, Vancouver-based law firm Rice Parsons Leoni and Elliott LLP said in a statement. The lawsuits are being filed in the Northern District of California, the same jurisdiction where seven previous lawsuits brought by families of shooting victims were filed.
Liberal MP Idlout Violated Conflict of Interest Code, Ethics Commissioner Finds
Liberal MP Lori Idlout contravened federal conflict-of-interest rules by seeking reimbursement for purchases made at a business she owns and another owned by her spouse, according to a new report from Canada’s ethics commissioner. Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein released the findings on Sept. 2 following an investigation into expenses Idlout charged to the House of Commons. The report found that Idlout breached Section 8 of the Conflict of Interest Code for MPs by seeking reimbursement for five purchases from an art gallery she owns, as well as accommodation at a bed and breakfast owned by her spouse.
Italy's Largest Parliamentary Delegation Visits Taiwan Amid EU Semiconductor Talks
The 10-member cross-party group visited as EU and Taiwan officials deepened chip-industry talks and Italy cleared a legal hurdle for protecting foreign artwork.
Two More MLAs Quit BC Conservative Caucus, Bringing Total to Nine in Three Weeks
Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson and Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis have announced their departures from the B.C. Conservative Party to sit as Independents, bringing the number of MLAs to leave the party to nine in the past three weeks. Wilson said in a statement shared on social media on Sept. 2 that her departure is due to her disagreement with the direction new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is taking the party. “Communication between the leader and her caucus has broken down, and I have watched colleagues I respect be treated in ways that deeply concern me,” she said. McInnis similarly said in a statement on social media on Sept. 2 that he could no longer support what he described as Findlay’s “direction, judgment and decisions.”
