Author: News Desk

US President Donald Trump hinted at a harsher response amid escalating US-Iran hostilities, stating, “We’re going to hit them hard.” This followed Iranian missile strikes on US military sites in Jordan after the US targeted Iranian positions on Larak Island, escalating concerns of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region.

City of Vaughan councillors and staff undertook a trade mission to Italy in summer 2024, as revealed by internal documents. The details of the trip outline the activities and objectives of the mission, although specific outcomes have not been disclosed.

A man has been charged with two counts of murder following a house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, that resulted in the deaths of seven-year-old Valentina Foster and her aunt, Natalie McDonald, aged 34. Jaden Wright, 23, faces multiple charges and will appear in court.

John Ternus will assume the role of Apple’s chief executive on Tuesday, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years. Ternus faces challenges in advancing the company’s artificial intelligence efforts while managing its complex supply chain largely reliant on China. His leadership will be tested at the upcoming iPhone event on 9 September.

A Montreal woman reported that her cat escaped at Toronto Pearson Airport, with no trace of the animal more than two weeks later. Efforts to locate the pet have been ongoing, but the search has so far been unsuccessful.

Two groups have challenged Ontario’s new bail rules, which mandate a cash deposit, arguing that they infringe on federal authority and could hinder the release of individuals awaiting trial. Concerns centre around the potential impact on access to bail for accused persons.

The United Arab Emirates intercepted a drone from Iran over its territorial waters, denying claims of an attack on the Al Menhad airbase. The incident follows renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, with Iran’s army stating that multiple drones targeted US assets in the region.

Briefings obtained by Global News reveal that Metrolinx and the Ford government expressed concerns in 2025 regarding various issues affecting the light rail construction project. The documents outline ongoing challenges faced during the development phase, prompting scrutiny of progress.

Thomasina and Patrick Tobin, a couple from London, died in their villa jacuzzi in Cullera, Spain, reportedly from cardiac arrests attributed to a freak accident. Their teenage children discovered them on 25 August. Police investigations suggest possible entrapment due to suction force in the hot tub.

Google announced distinctions in its Maps application for users in Canada and the U.S., labelling the geographic feature as Lake Ontario for the former and Lake America for the latter. This adjustment aligns with regional naming conventions and user expectations.