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Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 147 stories
A man in his 60s died following a car crash in Brampton that sent one vehicle into a ravine early Sunday morning. Emergency crews responded to the incident near Queen Street and West Drive just before 8:30 a.m., where one driver was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition and later pronounced dead. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.
A man in his 30s has died following a motorcycle crash in Toronto. The incident is currently under investigation by local police.
Mohamud Kheyre, 30, has been identified as the second homicide victim discovered in a vehicle fire in Markham, following another incident in Etobicoke. Both vehicle fires were reported to first responders within a 90-minute timeframe on September 28.
Recent strikes between Russia and Ukraine resulted in at least eight fatalities in Ukraine and one in Russia. This escalation follows Russia's rejection of Germany's calls for de-escalation amid rising tensions between the two nations, particularly after an attempted drone attack in Germany that was attributed to the Kremlin.
Iran has reiterated its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which were rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump. The proposal includes a cessation of hostilities in the Middle East and adherence to a previously failed ceasefire agreement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that while Iran remains open to diplomacy, it will not compromise on its rights.
Several former colleagues and friends of Neil Herland, a Jewish journalist at CBC, are defending him amid reports of disciplinary action for sharing a video of anti-Israel protesters outside a Yom Kippur event in Toronto. They argue that he should be allowed to document and express his experiences freely.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for military action in the occupied West Bank, suggesting that Israel should replicate its military operations in Gaza to dismantle the Palestinian Authority. His comments come amid rising tensions and violence in the region, with reports indicating a significant increase in settler-related attacks on Palestinians. The Israeli government has also implemented a military closure across the West Bank due to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which will last until October 3.
Two mass shootings in South Africa resulted in at least 27 fatalities. The first incident occurred near Johannesburg, where 17 individuals were killed in what is suspected to be a turf war related to illegal gold mining. In a separate event, 10 people lost their lives at a barbecue venue in Lwandle, near Cape Town.
Heavy rainfall has caused floods and landslides in northern India, resulting in at least 56 fatalities in Uttar Pradesh and 12 in Nepal. In Uttar Pradesh, over 1,000 houses were damaged, and more than 70,000 people were evacuated in Odisha due to rising river levels. Authorities in Nepal have warned of potential flash floods in many districts as water levels continue to rise.
That is what all Stoke City fans have been asking me since the news broke on Friday that Manchester City had been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they have been accused of breaching. That day in May will also live long in the memory of all Stoke fans who followed their team to Wembley dreaming that they would win the greatest club cup competition in world football for the first time in their long history. Well, I know all Stoke supporters will be demanding that City pass the trophy over and every club that has been affected by their actions will be considering.
The Toronto Blue Jays capped a disappointing season on Sunday afternoon with a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre. Reds: Cincinnati (75-87) started the season at 20-11 but struggles in May sent the Reds into last place in the National League Central. Brandon Valenzuela and Charles McAdoo homered for the Blue Jays, who finished last in the American League East Division standings at 79-83.
I think it's just not working out, so I wouldn't say so." Mateer has committed six turnovers in the past three games, including a crucial late interception that set Michigan up for the game-winning touchdown in Week 2. -- Oklahoma coach Brent Venables said there were discussions about benching quarterback John Mateer at halftime in the Sooners' 41-13 loss to No. It's something that, you know, we discussed," Venables said after the loss.