Breaking world news cbc
Here are the latest breaking news stories from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC):
Top Stories
- COVID-19: Canada reports 4,444 new cases, 44 deaths: The country has now reported over 1.2 million cases and 24,000 deaths since the pandemic began.
- Trudeau government to introduce bill to ban conversion therapy: The bill aims to prohibit the practice of trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Wildfires rage across Western Canada: Hundreds of wildfires are burning across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, forcing thousands to evacuate.
National News
- Canada's economy grows at fastest pace in 18 months: The country's GDP grew by 2.1% in the second quarter, driven by a surge in consumer spending.
- Federal government announces funding for Indigenous housing: The government is providing $1.5 billion over five years to improve housing conditions on Indigenous reserves.
- Toronto police officer charged with assault: The officer is accused of assaulting a man during a traffic stop in 2019.
International News
- U.S. and China agree to restart trade talks: The two countries have agreed to resume negotiations on a trade deal, which could help to ease tensions between them.
- North Korea conducts new missile test: The country has launched a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that is likely to raise tensions in the region.
- UK and EU reach agreement on Brexit trade deal: The two sides have agreed on a trade deal that will govern their relationship after the UK leaves the EU.
Sports
- Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam named NBA's Most Improved Player: Siakam has been recognized for his outstanding play this season, which has seen him become a key contributor to the Raptors' success.
- Canada's women's soccer team advances to Olympic quarterfinals: The team has won its group stage matches and will now face Brazil in the quarterfinals.
- Montreal Canadiens' Carey Price named NHL's First Star of the Week: Price has been outstanding in goal for the Canadiens, helping the team to a strong start to the season.
These are just a few of the latest breaking news stories from the CBC. You can visit their website for more in-depth coverage and analysis of these and other stories.