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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Another scam targeting older adults has left a senior in Quebec with a massive loss. An 81-year-old Montreal woman was scammed out of more than $100,000 in a banking phone scam.The woman says the fraudulent scheme was “sleek” and sounded “very professional.” Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. She told Global News she’s upset that she fell for the spoof but is even more furious with her bank for the way she says…

Busselton was buzzing on Saturday afternoon with festival-goers heading to Barnard Park to enjoy the end of summer with the final stop of the SummerSalt festival.

A severe sandstorm swept central and southern Iraq, reducing visibility, halting flights and causing respiratory problems for thousands, according to officials. Experts say such storms are worsening as drought and desertification increase, driven by climate change.

After a shaky start to Tuesday’s session, Tesla stock recovered, rising over 1% to trade at around $255 in early action. The move aligned with broader market gains, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 156 points, or 0.4%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each climbed 0.5%. All three major indices are now positioned for their third consecutive winning session.For Tesla shareholders, the modest rebound provides some relief in what’s been a punishing year. Even with Tuesday’s uptick, the TSLA stock remains down 32% year-to-date, reflecting ongoing challenges from weakening US sales, intensifying EV competition, and persistent volatility…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The UK government has engaged in a dramatic rescue of British Steel, operator of the country’s last two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire. After recalling parliament from recess to pass emergency legislation, ministers have seized control of the plant and secured iron ore and coal to keep the furnaces burning for now; at least temporary nationalisation is now likely. What is lacking is a detailed plan for what happens next, as part of a broader vision for UK industry.British Steel’s owner,…

Washington — Lawyers for the Justice Department and a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador will meet again Tuesday in federal court as the Trump administration faces scrutiny following a Supreme Court ruling that said it must facilitate the release of the man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, from a Salvadoran prison.The two sides will appear before U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis in a courtroom in Greenbelt, Maryland, for a follow-up hearing after she ordered the administration on Friday to provide her with updates on Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts, what steps it had taken to facilitate his return to the…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Video: Jamie Dimon urges US to engage with ChinaDonald Trump’s trade war risks eroding the US’s credibility, Jamie Dimon warned, as the JPMorgan Chase chief executive urged Washington to “engage” with Beijing. Dimon said that the US remained “a haven” because of its prosperity, rule of law, and economic and military strength, but that America’s economic pre-eminence could come under threat from the president’s attempt to reshape global trade. “A lot of this uncertainty is challenging that a little bit. So you’re…

The man accused of setting the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion ablaze over the weekend was out on bail stemming from a 2023 domestic assault case.Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family escaped without injury early Sunday. Cody Balmer was arrested in the attack.Balmer had been out on bail stemming from an incident in 2023. Fox News confirmed that in January of that year, police responded to a call from the residence of Balmer, 38, after his 13-year-old son called police to report that Balmer was beating his wife. A criminal complaint filed by the Penbrook Borough Police Department regarding the incident, after which…

Toronto officials say businesses across the city are bracing for higher costs, supply chain issues, and possible job cuts as new U.S. tariffs threaten to shake up the local economy. About 75 per cent of Toronto businesses expect rising costs due to U.S. economic policies, according to a new survey report done by the city. Nearly half anticipate major disruptions to their operations, including supply chain interruptions and reduced demand.“We know business and workers are worried,” said Mayor Olivia Chow. “Toronto is deeply integrated in the North American market.”About 37 per cent of businesses surveyed export goods to the U.S.,…

Lionel Messi has a “desire” to help Argentina defend their World Cup title next year, according to Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez.Messi, who turns 38 this summer, has not announced his plans for the 2026 tournament, which being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was the Most Valuable Player of Argentina’s run to the championship at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Argentina have already qualified for 2026.In an interview with Madrid-based El Pais, Suarez was asked whether he and Messi had talked about retirement.”No, we do talk (about it). Jokingly, many times, but…