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Canada defeated host Mexico 83-53 in the final of the FIBA Women's Olympic pre-qualifying tournament in Guadalajara on Sunday. Kayla Alexander led with 14 points, Syla Swords was named MVP, and the win moves Canada closer to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Politicians, Crown representatives, Indigenous chiefs and elders gathered at Fort Carlton to mark the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6, acknowledging a history of broken promises while pledging to implement the treaty in the next 150 years. The event comes amid strained relations between First Nations and the Alberta government over a referendum on separation.
President Donald Trump is considering a new 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods over excess manufacturing capacity, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the deliberations. Officials view the rate as calibrated to preserve a trade truce and a planned late-September meeting with Xi Jinping. The step follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier reciprocal tariffs and comes amid wider U.S. duties that Asian economies have largely accepted without retaliation.
Newcastle United host Liverpool in the Premier League opener on Sunday, August 23, with both clubs debuting new managers. Matthias Jaissle takes charge of a much-changed Newcastle, while Andoni Iraola begins his Liverpool tenure. The match airs on Sky Sports in the UK and USA Network in the US.
During his ongoing US tour, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the BAPS Akshardham temple in New Jersey, where he was welcomed by BAPS saints. The visit is part of a broader effort to strengthen global partnerships and attract investment ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027.
The Bank of Canada has flagged the rise of private credit as a potential risk, with Canadian investors and banks exposed to $500 billion in such loans. While the central bank deems the risk manageable, it warns that a downturn abroad could affect domestic markets. Analysts and industry leaders offer differing views on the sector's stability.
Aston Villa suffered one of the worst opening halves in Premier League history, falling 4-0 behind at Brighton before Joao Gomes was sent off on his debut. The collapse came amid a summer of heavy squad turnover, with Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out amid transfer speculation.
Windsor police are searching for 30-year-old Daymien Alexander Kennedy, who they say fled to Michigan while on house arrest for charges including sexual assault of a child. The charges stem from four separate incidents, and police believe he is in Michigan.
Gold prices extended gains to hit a three-month high, with investors eyeing US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech for direction. Analysts expect bullion to retain upward momentum, though profit-booking may temper the rally. Silver also surged, supported by a softer dollar and geopolitical tensions.
Jeremy Clarkson has passed the torch to the new hosts of The Grand Tour, telling them 'don't f*** it up' while giving his endorsement. The new series, starring Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland, and James Engelsman, premieres on Prime Video on September 4.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will travel to Canada and the United States from August 25 to September 2, aiming to strengthen bilateral economic and financial partnerships. The visit includes an inaugural Economic and Financial Dialogue in Toronto, an investment roundtable, and participation in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville.
Malaysia's international students contribute about RM20 billion a year to the economy, with each spending roughly RM10,000 monthly, according to EMGS. The agency aims to boost numbers by 23% over three years and attract 500,000 by 2035.
As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for their preseason finale, quarterback Justin Fields and seventh-round rookie Garrett Nussmeier are competing for roster spots behind Patrick Mahomes. Both have shown flashes in preseason games, with head coach Andy Reid praising their performances.
Arundhati Choudhary, a 22-year-old from Kota, chose boxing over an anticipated IIT career and won gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, helping India achieve its best-ever boxing haul. She and fellow gold medallist Jaismine Lamboria reflected on their success and their sights set on the Olympics.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on a week-long US-Canada tour, met industry leaders and the diaspora in New York and New Jersey, inviting investment ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. He addressed the 'Garvi Gujarat Global New Jersey' programme, highlighting the state's economic growth and development roadmap through 2047.
A leaked audio recording purportedly captures Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar taking responsibility for the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, citing Nijjar's alleged support for drug networks exploiting youth. The authenticity of the clip remains unverified, and the claim emerges amid ongoing investigations and diplomatic tensions.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after walking away from talks he called a bad deal, as new 50 percent U.S. duties on roughly $20 billion in Canadian exports took effect. President Donald Trump responded by accusing Canada of seeking the benefits of statehood without the obligations, while both sides prepared further measures.
Abbotsford-Mission MLA Reann Gasper has resigned her seat so B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay can seek election to the legislature. The move comes amid ongoing caucus departures and positions Findlay to run in a riding the party holds, while Premier David Eby faces a six-month window to call the byelection.
Soccer fans in Vancouver and Montreal booed the U.S. national anthem at MLS matches on Saturday, hours after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended trade talks and the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs. The protests echo similar demonstrations from early 2025.
Canada's Sam Schachter and Jonathan Pickett upset the world No. 1 Swedes before falling in the semifinals, then rallied to win bronze. Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson also took bronze after their three-peat bid ended in the semifinals.