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CBC.ca
Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation order for area south of Pemberton, B.C.
The evacuation order applies to One Mile Lake Park, "to provide safe working space to crews supporting fire operations."
New York Times moves to quash Trump administration subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
A New York Times lawyer says the newspaper is going to court to defend its 'journalists' rights to report freely' on President Donald Trump's administration after subpoenas were delivered last week.
Millions of Canadians struggle to get specialist health care: StatsCan report
A new national report finds that 4.5 million Canadians who are middle aged and older have had trouble accessing specialist care — a problem that could only get worse as the country's population ages.
An epic stretch — Christopher Nolan tries to conquer The Odyssey
From The Dark Knight to Interstellar, director Christopher Nolan has built his reputation with grounded interpretations of fantastical tales. So what happens when he takes on Homer's 3,000 year old story, The Odyssey? Eli Glasner says that while the story clashes with the storyteller, there's still much to savour.
Leaders demand better health care for First Nations people after chief's 13-hour wait at Winnipeg hospital
First Nations leaders are raising concerns about the quality of care Indigenous people get in Manitoba after the chief of Little Grand Rapids waited in pain for about 13 hours at a Winnipeg hospital.
Family mourns loss of grandparents who died in north Edmonton fire
An Edmonton man whose grandparents died in a fire at an apartment building on the city’s north side earlier this week said he wants them to be remembered for who they were and not for what happened to them.
A dead python will get you a free pizza at this man's restaurant. Yes, it's in Florida
As far as Dusty Crum is aware, his Florida restaurant is the only pizza place in the world that accepts invasive Burmese pythons as currency.
Messi pivotal again as Argentina rallies late to stun England, secure World Cup final berth
Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday in Atlanta and reach the World Cup final on Sunday against Spain.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveils plan to test troops for low testosterone
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says new initiative "not about artificial enhancement" as service members have come under scrutiny in recent years for using testosterone and similar substances to boost performance.
Bell builds ground station for satellite-to-mobile network
The Canadian telecommunications giant plans to launch space-based cellular service to better serve remote areas.
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Toronto Star
Toronto turns orange under a sky choked by Ontario wildfire smoke: ‘Is this the apocalypse?’
The city had the worst air quality in the world on Wednesday, prompting health warnings and event cancellations. About 200 wildfires are burning in northwestern Ontario where First Nations communities have been ordered evacuated as smoke plumes stretch south across…
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
U.S. President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district.
Recap: Ontario wildfires choke Toronto with poor air quality, orange haze; smoke forecast map predicts conditions to come
The smoke blanketing much of the region is being blamed on hundreds of raging forest fires in northern Ontario, with relief not expected until Friday.
Argentina wins the war as England retreats in World Cup semifinal -- and Lionel Messi attacks
A 44-year-old scar disappears as Argentina advances to face Spain in the final.
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain's defensive juggernaut on Sunday.
Should Toronto bars stay open until 6 a.m. to boost the nighttime economy? The city is considering it
Coun. Paul Ainslie suggests Montreal's nightlife hubs could be replicated here, to strengthen the city's nighttime economy.
Alberta First Nation sues Ottawa over $5 treaty annuity, argues amount stuck in 1899
A northern Alberta First Nation is suing the federal government to increase its annual treaty annuity payments.
More Canadians trust China under Xi Jinping than Donald Trump's America: Pew poll
As U.S. President Donald Trump's administration continues to erode allies' trust, a new poll suggests the number of Canadians who hold a favourable view of China now outnumbers those who say the same of the United States.
Ontario wildfire map: Smoke has turned Toronto's sky orange. Use our tool to see where it's spreading
The smoke from the wildfires in northern Ontario is expected to linger around until Friday. Check where and how it's moving here.
Canada will pause invitations to parents and grandparents to apply for permanent residence
Immigration Department said it will keep processing applications that are already in the system.
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Globe and Mail
Hegseth orders testosterone testing for U.S. military members over 30
Pentagon will offer testosterone replacement therapy to keep troops ‘on the leading edge of lethality’
New York Times moves to quash subpoenas served to journalists by Trump administration
Crackdown on reports of security concerns on new Air Force One seen as threat to press freedom
U.S. Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Treasury Department announced in March that it would be putting Trump’s signature on all new U.S. paper currency
Chiefs call on federal government to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech
Denying the history of residential schools enforces a false view of Canadian history and protects those responsible, says Canada’s former special interlocutor on unmarked graves and missing children
Federal government announces new members of Senate advisory board
Carney said last week he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber
Senate Democrats question Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence
Senate Democrats aggressively questioned President Donald Trump's pick for a key intelligence post on how he would approach the issue of election interference ahead of the fall elections.
Gates’ Epstein ties are ‘distasteful’ but didn’t drive choice to halt donations, Warren Buffett says
Billionaire’s decision to stop giving money to Gates Foundation is more about believing his children are ready to handle giving away his fortune
In Istanbul, thriving tango scene draws locals and visitors together
For some in Turkey, an expressive dance from South America becomes ‘a conversation without words’
Biden to release memoir on his presidency after November midterms
Promise Me, America, will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his re-election bid
Canada is not banning produce imports from U.S. amid cyclosporiasis outbreak, CFIA says
Public Health Agency of Canada said Tuesday that it is not investigating any outbreaks of cyclospora in the country
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Global News
T. rex fossil fetches more than $50 million at auction from mystery bidder
Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.
Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. police
A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.
Trump backs off 20% fee threats for cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Crew member dead after going overboard Regal Princess cruise ship
In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'
‘If we die, we die together’: Wife of man sucked from plane window speaks out
Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.
‘We must act now’ on AI’s economic impacts, says economists
Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.
Bangkok music bar fire death toll rises to 30, dozens remain hospitalized
The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation continues.
Scientists find sugar in the Milky Way. It could help answer a cosmic mystery
The sugar was detected in the galactic centre region of the Milky Way where there is a dense concentration of gases and stars, about 26,700 light years from Earth.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'
U.K. counterterrorism police take over former MP Ann Widdecombe death probe
Police initially said her death was not believed to be terror-related but on Monday, it was announced counter-terror police were taking over the investigation.
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New York Times
Jimmy Fallon Pokes Fun at Joe Biden’s New Memoir
“It’s the second book Biden has written,” Fallon said of the former president. “The first was ‘The Odyssey.’”
India Is Moving Fast to Build A.I. Data Centers. A Coastal City May Pay the Price.
With India lagging in the technology, officials are embracing giant data centers. But critics say the megaprojects will use up energy and water, without providing long-term jobs.
An American Strike Killed Iranian Civilians. Where’s the Accountability?
The Trump administration has failed to publicly address the mistaken missile strike that killed children during the Iran war.
Trump Administration to Impose New Tariffs on Brazil
The United States accused the country of unfair trade practices. The tariff will replace ones that the Supreme Court struck down.
Europe Wants to Break Free From American and Chinese Technology. But How?
France and Germany want to quit relying on America and China for key technology like artificial intelligence, but they’re having to choose where to do it.
‘The Odyssey’ Review: Passion in Every Frame
Few directors close the divide between the art film and the blockbuster like Christopher Nolan.
Iranian American Woman Held in Iran on Spying Charges Is Released
The dual Iranian-U.S. citizen, Dena Karari, had her passport seized in December 2024 and had not been able to leave Iran as she faced espionage charges.
Inside Maine Democrats’ Search for a New Senate Nominee After Graham Platner’s Exit
Democratic candidates are hastily building bare-bones campaigns and forgoing traditional outreach like TV ads in a sprint to appeal to party delegates, rather than Maine voters.
Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across the Northeast as Temperatures Spike
A heat dome is responsible for miserably high temperatures, and it’s also helping to push smoke from wildfires to the east.
Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone
Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.
CNBC
SK Hynix shares plunge over 11% as Asia sees tech rout, tracking U.S. chip losses
Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled on Thursday as a selloff in U.S. chipmakers spilled into the region.
U.S. slaps 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods over 'unfair trade practices'
A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement could see an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods on top of the 25%, with the decision due next week.
CNBC Daily Open: A Messi end for England
England's semi-final loss will sting for fans but won't hurt markets, where the volatility is still centered around the chip space.
TSMC second-quarter profit jumps over 77%, beating estimates, on high-end chip boom
TSMC announced a second-quarter profit, following its June revenue figures released earlier this week.
Alibaba and Baidu shares jump in Hong Kong on Apple AI partnership
The technological rivalry between China and the U.S. has intensified, as they race for AI dominance.
Bank of Korea raises rates to 2.75% in first hike in over three years
The 25 basis point hike by the Bank of Korea was in line with a survey of economists polled by Reuters.
Ex-Fed advisor gets over three years in prison for lying about China ties
The case marks one of the most prominent U.S. prosecutions alleging Chinese intelligence targeting of U.S. institutions, as Trump intensifies its pursuit of foreign economic espionage.
$100M New Jersey deli fraud defendant Patten wants no prison time despite past conviction
James Patten is the person to be sentenced for a scheme that sent the market capitalization of a company that owned just a small New Jersey deli soaring.
Stripe, Advent make $53 billion takeover offer for PayPal, sending stock soaring
Stripe and Advent International have made a joint offer to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would valued at more than $53 billion.
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's testimony to Senate banking committee hits on economy, interest rates
As part of congressionally mandated Capitol Hill appearances for the central bank leader, Warsh spoke Tuesday to the House financial services committee.
Washington Post
Europe’s cocaine highway leads to military-style crackdowns
A call-to-action memo urges European nations to adopt “engine-disabling tactics and shooting.” But the proposals stop well short of the missile strikes on alleged smuggling vessels adopted by the Trump administration.
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Trump threatens wider attack
The latest round of attacks comes amid continued threats by Trump to “knock out” Iran’s power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.
Police round up Hong Kong booksellers as China widens crackdown
After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten.
Trump and Iran signed a truce but still can’t agree on what its terms mean
Ambiguous language on who controls the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the United States and Iran back toward war.
To quell graft allegations, Nigel Farage runs against a man wearing a trash can
The British ally of President Donald Trump wanted a vote of confidence. Instead, other parties dumped their campaigns, and a comedian stepped in.
Trump retreats from shipping toll in Strait of Hormuz
As European markets fell and oil prices hit a one-month high, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the strait “is open to ALL Ship traffic except for Iran.”
Russia hopes Lindsey Graham’s death will advance Kremlin interests
Graham had carried the reputation as the toughest Russia hawk in Washington since the 2018 death of his close friend and Senate ally John McCain.
BBC
British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support
The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.
Firefighters battle through the night as wildfire burns across Cairngorms National Park
Members of the public are being urged to avoid Glenmore Forest Park and Loch Morlich as firefighting continues.
UK economy returns to growth in May
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?
'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final?
Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
Kane unsure if he will play at next World Cup
Harry Kane says it is "too early" to judge whether he could play on for England until the 2030 World Cup following the painful semi-final defeat by Argentina.
Bananas! Surprise as back garden plant bears fruit
Stephen Hind believes the current hot temperatures and climate change have encouraged the fruit.
Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed
Vickrum Digwa was recorded in a police van discussing Henry Nowak's murder in Southampton.
The Independent
Remarkable new monkey with orange lips and pig-like snort found in Congo
Finding a ‘sobering reminder’ that some rare creatures may vanish before we even know they exist, researchers say
Minister hits out after Argentina players celebrate England win with ‘entirely inappropriate’ Falklands banner
‘I certainly think that FIFA should be looking into this. Absolutely, they should’, Peter Kyle said
Social media fuelling ‘hidden’ sexual abuse of children, study finds
Exclusive: Experts said the ‘rapid developments’ around online harms and social media are changing how children are abused
Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity
Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States
Takeover deals boost Sports Direct owner Frasers amid ‘tough’ backdrop
It comes as Mike Ashley’s retail vehicle continues to pursue a raft of further deals, including potential takeovers for Hugo Boss and Harvey Nichols.
SMA screening to be rolled out for babies across England in ‘victory’ for campaigners
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has been the face of the campaign after her twins were diagnosed
Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump against interfering in Hormuz and threatens to bomb Gulf
US launches multiple airstrikes against Iran to degrade country’s ability to attack commercial ships in Hormuz
Locals told to ‘leave your pets and go’ as fire rips through Cairngorms
The blaze ignited in heathland and had spread to kilometres wide within hours
UK economy ekes out growth in May amid Iran war pressures
Growth has been pulling back sharply after a much better than expected start to the year
British Steel taken into public ownership by government
British Steel was previously owned by the Chinese company Jingye
