Martin Indyk, former U.S. diplomat and author who devoted career to Middle East peace, dies at 73

A lawyer for Animal Justice expressed shock over whistleblower reports detailing the treatment of animals, including dogs and pigs, used in experiments at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, where dogs reportedly face isolation and painful procedures. The hospital defended its practices, citing regulatory oversight and the research's medical importance, while critics argue for alternatives to animal testing. Want More Context? 🔎

Three months post-election, Jenni Byrne, Pierre Poilievre's chief advisor, addressed the Conservative Party's loss to the Liberals, noting that her regrets wouldn't have changed the outcome. She clarified her collaborative role in the campaign, announced she won’t manage the next election, and expressed discomfort with the attention on her post-campaign analysis. Want More Context? 🔎

A passenger was injured on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Icon of the Seas when acrylic glass shattered on the Frightening Bolt water slide, leading to water gushing out and the individual reportedly falling out of the slide. The guest, who is in stable condition, suffered skin lacerations, and the slide has been closed for investigation as the ship prepares to return to Miami. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a historic pay increase for Canadian Armed Forces personnel, marking the largest raise in over 25 years, with increases of up to 20% as part of a $9 billion investment to enhance military capabilities and meet NATO spending targets. This initiative aims to improve recruitment and retention, aligning military pay with public service wages, while also addressing the need for better defense infrastructure and reliance on international partnerships. Want More...

The Alberta government has appealed a court injunction that halted restrictions on healthcare for transgender minors, which include bans on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16. This appeal follows a June ruling by Justice Allison Kuntz, who raised serious Charter concerns about the legislation, prompting advocacy groups like Egale Canada to challenge the government's approach. Want More Context? 🔎

Seth Bertrand, a 22-year-old from Windsor, was convicted on August 7, 2025, for terrorism-related charges after offering his skills to the extremist group Atomwaffen Division. Though facing up to 10 years in prison, his defense argues he has changed, while prosecutors emphasized his actions, including previous hate crimes, as evidence of his dangerous ideology. Want More Context? 🔎