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CBC.ca

Prince George just turned 13. Why it’s a ‘challenging time’ for the 2nd in line to the throne
Prince George is at a point of major transition in his life, as the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales sets off for boarding school in September and public interest grows in the second in line to the throne.

Scientists just found sugar in space. Here's why that matters
It's a sweet discovery that has the science world talking — and may help us better understand the origins of life on Earth.

Snail-mail clubs deliver on the desire for physical letters
Creative entrepreneurs are finding their way into people's hearts — and mailboxes — by offering snail-mail subscriptions. Creators, subscribers and academic experts alike say they're tapping into a desire to seek healthier relationships with technology and more personal, tangible — and tactile — ways of communicating.

Berlin police identify suspect in deadly Pride parade car attack
Berlin police early on Sunday identified a suspect in Saturday's deadly Pride parade car attack, saying the suspect has ties to Islamic "circles" in the German capital.

What’s life like under wildfire alert? For Kimberley, B.C., residents, it’s part prep, part wait and see
Three Kimberley, B.C., residents describe what they would pack, leave behind and hope to return to as the Matthew Creek wildfire keeps the city under evacuation alert.

Canadian intern at NATO military headquarters in Belgium faces spying charges
A Canadian woman who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors say.

Final stage of Tour de France shortened to redeploy officers to wildfires as 250,000 flee France, Spain
The death of a man reported by Manises municipality in Spain comes as wildfires also raging in France have displaced more than 250,000 people.
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Toronto Star

Blue Jays vs. Red Sox: Dylan Cease strengthens Cy Young case and clouds trade deadline outlook
Cease's one-hit masterpiece makes Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park more compelling than it might have been.

Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
BERLIN (AP) — A van slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed Pride festival on Saturday night, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital…

Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban
Danielle Smith told her provincewide call-in radio show Saturday she is leaving it up to retailers and consumers to decide how to stock their shelves.

Canadian NATO intern arrested on suspicions of espionage in Belgium
A Canadian intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicions of espionage.

The Maple Leafs have 1 player at world junior camp. It's not Gavin McKenna
Hockey Canada invites Tyler Hopkins to summer camp while McKenna gets a bye having played twice at the worlds.

They grew up on the same Annex street. Decades later, she walked into his Broken Social Scene show — and they fell in love
Susannah and Charles Spearin lived across from each other in the ’70s. Thirty years later, a surprise reunion at a Toronto venue kicked off a lifelong Annex love story.

'About time’: Toronto city council weighs in on federal government halting Billy Bishop expansion
Billy Bishop airport expansion may once again be dead, but city council says their fight isn't over

Toronto safe-injection site murderer's lawyer removed from case. Drug dealer claims conviction was ‘miscarriage of justice’
Karolina Huebner-Makurat was killed by a stray bullet while walking for lunch outside the South Riverdale Community Health Centre.

She lost $8,000 to a fake Toronto rental listing. The city is on pace to lose $500 million to fraud this year — a new record
Toronto police investigators say they have to adapt to a new reality, one dominated by burgeoning and rapidly evolving AI tools.

Mimosas on the weekend? Beers with the guys? What these doctors say we don't realize about alcohol's harms
They’re calling for a shift in how Canadians think about alcohol consumption, as well as in how it's depicted in ads.
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Globe and Mail

Rejection of Billy Bishop expansion prevents environmental destruction, advocates say
Project would disrupt the billions of dollars invested in waterfront rehabilitation over the past couple of decades, said executive director of Environmental Defence

Van drives into crowd at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march, leaving one dead, 16 injured, as police identify suspect
Berlin mayor said ‘this is an attack on our free and cosmopolitan society’ and that police and security authorities will be working around the clock to investigate
Firefighters tackle wildfires burning in Gironde region of France
Firefighters battle raging wildfires in France's Gironde region on Saturday, with the blazes forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.

U.S. appeals court declines Trump’s attempt at tightening mail-in voting rules
Lower court ruled some parts of Trump order were unconstitutional
15 killed in latest attacks in Russia and Ukraine, officials say
The exchange comes as Ukraine’s successful drome attacks have stalled the Russian army’s advances in an expanded campaign by Kyiv

One man dies as wildfires spread across France and Spain, force mass evacuations
The Tour de France’s last stage on Sunday will be reduced in length by a third to redeploy officers to combat wildfires

Troy Jackson secures Maine democratic nomination, replacing Platner as new nominee to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
Graham Platner withdrew from the race earlier this month following an allegation of sexual assault that he has denied
Ecuador’s Carapaz wins 20th stage of Tour de France
Race leader Tadej Pogacar safely negotiated the penultimate stage and is all but certain to claim a fifth Tour de France title on Sunday
Israeli air strike kills head of Hamas-led police force, medic and police officer
An Israeli air strike also killed two people in a house in Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave, medics said, taking Saturday’s death toll to at least four
Canadian intern at NATO military headquarters in Belgium arrested on suspicion of spying
Woman is suspected of spying on behalf of third country and ties to a criminal organization, says Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office
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Global News

A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd
One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.

Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors said on Saturday.

More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn
Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate as crews battle fast-moving flames fuelled by extreme heat.

Trump says ‘show must go on’ at rescheduled correspondents’ dinner
Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner as organizers honoured Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales for his actions during April's shooting.

ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations
By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan, the first time in its history the court has made such a move.

Qantas jet lands in Australia after 19-hour non-stop test flight from France
The Australian carrier plans to start selling tickets for its non-stop flight in February, CEO Vanessa Hudson told an event in Toulouse, France, in June, Reuters reported.

Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboard
Paramedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben.

Meet the donkey brigade that’s helping curb wildfires in Spain
Research shows that the use of grazing animals can reduce the rate at which fires spread and therefore make them easier to control and put out.

What is India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ movement challenging Modi?
India's “Cockroach” protests began more than a month ago over leaks in some of the country’s most competitive entrance exams for medical colleges and government jobs.

Canada and Ecuador set to sign free trade deal in Ottawa
Mujtaba Hussain, a spokesperson for International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, confirmed a signing ceremony is taking place but said there are no public events scheduled.
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New York Times

Car Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Event in Suspected Terror Attack
The police said a suspect was involved in local Islamic groups and that there was a “strong suspicion” it was an act of terrorism. At least one person was killed and 16 injured.

Ukraine Is Fighting for Freedom. Freedom Is for Everyone.
The legal gap for gay Ukrainians has always been unbearable. Then the war with Russia seemed to make the disparity untenable. But the gap remains.

20 Years After Its Own Outbreak, an Ugandan Town Beats Back Ebola
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus takes its name from this small town, where it was first discovered in 2007. Now, the species has returned to eastern Congo, halting life on a busy border.

Appeals Court Upholds Blocks on Trump Order Restricting Mail Voting
The ruling on Saturday was the latest rebuke to President Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting. The government says it may take the case to the Supreme Court.

Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns
Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.

Hundreds of Thousands Flee Fires in France and Spain as Help Pours In
Nearly 300,000 have been told to evacuate or take shelter as major fires edged closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.

Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France
Hundreds of thousands of people, residents as well as vacationers, were forced to evacuate or told to remain indoors.

Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner as Democratic Nominee in Maine Senate Race
Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.

Sally the Robot Was Coming to a New York School. Then the Plug Was Pulled.
Students helped design the A.I.-powered creation as a young female with dark hair and an upbeat personality. Then came the outrage.

Silicon Valley Splits Over Closing the Borders to Chinese A.I.
Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted.
CNBC

Cocoa prices are easing. So why is chocolate still so expensive?
Chocolate firms look to win shoppers back with premium products and social media trends after poor weather conditions, tariffs, and the Iran war hit sales.

Saudi military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after Iran-backed militia attacked Red Sea shipping
Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen, Greek security sources told Reuters, as fighting in a second front in the Iran war escalates.

Imax 70 mm screenings become the biggest star for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Moviegoers are traveling, lining up and paying premiums to see Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ in scarce Imax 70 mm screenings.

Russian attack cuts power to around 150,000 in Ukraine’s north as Kyiv hits missile, oil facilities
The update comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed strikes on a key missile components facility in the Russian city of Kirov.

Trump sued hours after new tariffs take effect, as experts say they may not hold up
President Donald Trump has renewed a flurry of tariffs, including slapping 25% duties on Brazilian imports and vowing 50% tariffs on goods from Canada.

From Silicon Valley to DC, the tech world is suddenly obsessed with one concept in AI: Distillation
Distillation has long been a topic for AI wonks, but it's become a hot-button issue of late as techies and lawmakers debate how it should be regulated.

Analysis: A powerful new coalition of AI skeptics is coalescing right in Trump's blind spot
Evangelicals, labor unions and anti-AI-data-center activists are part of a groundswell worrying about how fast technology is changing.

Finland’s radical answer to renewable energy’s biggest headache: The world’s largest sand battery
A small Finnish town has turned to the world's largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency.

SpaceX launches massive Starship rocket in first test flight since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket maker is conducting the first test fight for its massive Starship rocket since the company's IPO last month.

Moody's says 'unprecedented' AI spending threatens credit quality of Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and others
Moody's said AI spending is forcing even the world's most cash-rich corporations to lean heavily on debt, stock sales and off-balance-sheet moves.
Washington Post

Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery as Iran war widens to Red Sea
The strikes by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels could add to the pressure on global oil markets on top of disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran
After threatening a “massive attack,” the president said his envoys were talking with Tehran but left open the possibility of a sharp military escalation.

Mali’s government does not rule out U.S. military intervention
The country’s foreign minister said, however, that anyone wishing to partner with the West African nation “must respect” its sovereignty.

Why Japan wants to create its first modern spy agency since World War II
President Donald Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance aligns with the long-standing desire of conservatives in Tokyo to build intelligence capabilities.
BBC

How rapper Aitch's sister inspired him to climb one of the world's highest peaks
The rapper has been taking on challenges to raise awareness and money for the Down's Syndrome Association.

After chaotic return, where does Joshua win leave Fury fight?
Where does Anthony Joshua's chaotic comeback win over Kristian Prenga leave the super-fight with Tyson Fury?

France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as another 55,000 evacuated
More than 340,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires in France and Spain.

Gomez injury overshadows winning start for Iraola
Liverpool start life under Andoni Iraola with a 4-2 win over Sunderland thanks to goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas.

Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early general election.

Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, the prime minister says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own national interest".

UK papers: Mayors to get tax cash and Streeting 'bid to win back Trump'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's policy proposals are prominent across Sunday's papers.

The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.
The Independent

UK braced for fourth heatwave of the summer with temperatures set to hit 35C next week
Long-awaited rainfall this weekend will be followed by more hot weather, forecasters say

Bank set to hold interest rates despite intensifying Middle East war
Economists have said they still expect a majority of the Bank’s rate-setting committee to opt to keep the base interest rate at 3.75%.
Mapped: The areas in France and Spain affected by raging wildfires
French prime minster Lecornu said the fires have reached ‘a level that has never been seen before’
Berlin Pride crash latest: Police name 21-year-old suspect after car driven into crowd leaving one dead and 16 injured
Police searching for suspect identified as Abdul B
Berlin Pride attack the latest in a decade of deadly German car-rammings
Awareness of such attacks has been heightened since a 2016 ramming at a Christmas market

Devastated parents of British girl killed on Maldives school trip sue after two years without justice
Parents pay tribute to “full of love” daughter Jenna Chan, who was killed on a school trip nearly two years ago. James C. Reynolds reports
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‘I went for a routine eye test to get reading glasses and was diagnosed with a rare cancer’
Ocular melanoma affects about 750 people a year in the UK but doesn’t always cause symptoms - making eye tests vital for spotting it

Police told to reinvestigate suspected Grindr blackmail death after homophobia claims
The police complaints watchdog said Hertfordshire Constabulary made ‘several errors’ after Scott Gough was found dead just one day after a gang appeared at his home

UNESCO adds Greece's Mount Olympus, ancient Japanese capitals to World Heritage List
The iconic Mount Olympus in Greece and the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara were among the sites added to the World Heritage List on Sunday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea reviewing dozens of nominations

I will stand up to President Trump if I have to, says Andy Burnham
In an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the new prime minister vowed to stand up to Trump and find the money to invest in defence


























