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CBC.ca
Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people, officials say
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years.
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell breaks silence, says he was hospitalized after a fall
U.S. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has finally broken his silence regarding his hospitalization, saying it was caused by a fall.
At competing Stampede breakfasts, 2 very different visions for Alberta emerge
It may have been the final day of the 10-day Calgary Stampede exhibition and rodeo, but two pancake breakfasts held simultaneously Sunday morning made clear the battle for the hearts and minds of Albertans is just ramping up.
B.C. wildfire sparks East Kootenay evacuation alert, as weather helps fight near Boston Bar
Dozens of people have been told to leave their homes on a moment's notice due to an out-of-control wildfire in British Columbia's southeast.
Several structures damaged after tornado passes through part of central Alberta hamlet
In a social media post on Sunday, the County of Vermilion River said no injuries had been reported to officials, and that the Alberta Emergency Management Agency and the Northern Tornadoes Project are investigating.
Canada's Dabrowski finishes as Wimbledon women's doubles runner-up for 3rd time
Kristina Mladenovic won a seventh career Grand Slam women's doubles title by teaming up with Guo Hanyu to defeat Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani 6-3, 7-5 in the Wimbledon final Sunday.
B.C. researchers turn to wild yeast in bid to help struggling craft breweries
Researchers at Langara College and the University of British Columbia are studying wild yeast collected from across B.C. and the Pacific Northwest to see if it can be used to brew beer with unique flavours while reducing costs for breweries.
A Sask. man who did time for manslaughter is now accused of murder. The victim's daughter wants justice
A woman is speaking out after her mom was killed in Moose Jaw, Sask., last December. Tiffani Ellert had been living with Todd Donaldson when she died. Donaldson, who was released from prison just 10 months earlier, is now charged with second-degree murder.
Federal agency touts operation of cybersecurity sensors across the North
The Communications Security Establishment's latest annual report notes that its Cyber Centre deployed the software on government networks in the Northwest Territories in 2022 followed by Yukon and Nunavut in 2024.
U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture: medical examiner
Lindsey Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. Earlier in his career, he was a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill.
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Toronto Star
St. Clair shooting recap: Why police didn't issue an emergency alert; Josh Matlow calls for review of festival location
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said investigators will be 'relentless' in pursuing suspects.
Man dead after being hit by SUV in Pickering parking lot
The 68-year-old succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Heat warning issued for Toronto and area with temperatures set to reach 36 C
During the heat event beginning Monday, daytime highs are expected to range from 30 C to 36 C.
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.
3 shot dead, 11 injured as weekend wave of gun violence hits Toronto
Violence unfolded over roughly 36 hours in three separate multiple-shooting incidents, prompting cancellation of the Salsa on St. Clair's second day.
Carney says U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham was steadfast defender of democracy and freedom
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney offered his condolences to the family of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday, saying he "stood resolutely in defence of democracy and freedom," particularly with Ukraine.
Bonnie Crombie announces she will run for mayor of Mississauga
Crombie ended months of speculation with a Sunday message to a small group of supporters.
Princess Kate lauds Dabrowski for returning to Wimbledon final after cancer treatment
Gabriela Dabrowski's return to the women's doubles final after undergoing breast cancer treatment was lauded by Kate, the Princess of Wales.
Violent coyote attacks leave Whitby parents and pet owners on edge: 'I have never seen so many'
Three children have been attacked in Whitby since May, and residents worry about increasingly aggressive behaviour.
Inside the obsessive, painstaking world of Toronto's board game design — and why the city is having a moment
Protospiel North, a twice-yearly gathering, brings together designers and players eager to test games in progress.
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Globe and Mail
27 dead and 22 critically injured after Bangkok pub fire, officials say
Another 63 people injured in the incident have been hospitalized, said director of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
McConnell breaks weeks of silence, reveals fall as reason for hospitalization
McConnell had previously provided little information since his hospitalization on June 14
At least 27 dead after fire breaks out at Bangkok pub
Cause of the fire is still under investigation, Thailand Prime Minister says
Sirens sound in Kuwait after it says its air defences intercepted incoming fire
Sirens sounded in Kuwait on Wednesday as the country's air defenses engaged to intercept incoming fire after the United States launched airstrikes targeting Iran.
Once a harsh critic of Trump and MAGA, Lindsey Graham became a fellow traveller
The South Carolina senator, who died Saturday, had made a circuitous journey to the Trump camp
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill six people, including a nine-year-old girl, health officials say
Witnesses said missiles struck a Gaza City foundry after gunfire hit a tent encampment in central Gaza
Police make arrest in murder of British politician Ann Widdecombe
Officials say no sign the killing was terrorism-related or politically motivated
Iran strikes gulf states as U.S wraps up latest attacks
Strikes targeted Iranian military assets to reduce threats to commercial shipping, U.S. official says
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham’s likely cause of death was aortic rupture, medical examiner says
The lawmaker was one of the most influential figures in Washington on foreign affairs
U.S. attacks Iran in response to vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran strikes Gulf Arab states
UAE warned the public of an incoming missile and drone attack while Iran closed the critical waterway
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Global News
US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
The fighting raised new questions about the interim deal Iran and the U.S. reached on June 17, beginning a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent end to the war.
Trump and Iran’s supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fresh threats Saturday as fragile talks continued, raising new doubts about efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports
Passengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.
Art museum covers gallery floor in peanut butter to honour late Dutch artist
Using 800 pounds of peanut butter, staff created a 25-square-metre hexagon on the floor of one of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen's galleries.
Talks with Iran to continue, but ceasefire is over, Trump says
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire.
Man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not target, lawmaker says
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia whose district includes the Houston neighborhood where the shooting occurred, said the agency has confirmed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo “was not a target.”
Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.
EU tells Meta to change ‘addictive’ design features on Facebook, Instagram
The European Union accused Meta on Friday of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked, and demanded changes.
Canadian fugitive arrested while at the gym in Colombia after 3 years on the run
The OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.
68-year-old man dies during special forces-inspired event on Welsh mountain
Race organizers say the event is 'used as the first major indicator of whether a candidate has the physical and mental aptitude to complete the legendary Selection course.'
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New York Times
Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Trump Ally, Dies From ‘Sudden Illness’
He consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas. The Washington, D.C., medical examiner said he died of an aortic dissection, a tear in the body’s main artery.
It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them
The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.
The World Must Not Forget About the Genocide in Sudan
The longer the fighting drags on, the greater the chance that regional instability will spread.
Oil Prices Surge After Iran and U.S. Trade Strikes
The renewed hostilities posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz.
Sam Neill, New Zealand Screen Actor and Leading Man, Dies at 78
He appeared in more than 150 productions over a five-decade career but was perhaps best known for his star turn in the “Jurassic Park” series.
Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.
Michael Cohen Helped Convict Trump. Now, He’s Making Nice Again.
A previously unreported encounter last summer set the stage for a rapprochement between the president and his former fixer, who has so far avoided the diatribes and prosecutions that President Trump has directed at other critics.
Here's what we know about Lindsey Graham’s death
Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night, a day after returning from Ukraine and four months before he was to face re-election.
After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a Fall
The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.
Blanche Stares Down Confirmation Hurdle: Lingering G.O.P. Doubts
Key Republicans on the Judiciary Committee could push for concessions from Todd Blanche, in line to be attorney general, though they did not appear in revolt.
CNBC
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reports 68% surge in June revenue
Ahead of its second-quarter earnings, TSMC reported its June and first-half revenue for 2026.
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
Iran responded to a fresh wave of strikes by U.S. forces by launching an attack on American military bases in several Gulf states.
SK Hynix South Korean shares clock worst day, sinking over 15%, after stellar Nasdaq debut
SK Hynix Inc. shares tumbled over 15% in Seoul on Monday after the chipmaker's blockbuster Nasdaq debut.
CNBC Daily Open: Chips ahoy, no Strait answer and earnings on deck
Sharp declines for South Korea's SK Hynix spook markets in Asia and weigh on futures for Europe and the U.S.
U.S. and Iran trade airstrikes again amid conflicting claims over Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran exchanged a barrage of missile and drone airstrikes amid a dispute over the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
McConnell provides health update after long unexplained absence; says he suffered fall, pneumonia
McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.
CNBC Daily Open: Mideast tensions on the boil again as U.S., Iran trade strikes
Renewed tensions take center stage in the Middle East, sending oil prices spiking once again as the U.S. and Iran trade strikes.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, influential lawmaker and Trump ally, dies at 71 after a brief illness
Graham, a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina, had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman spar on X after Apple files OpenAI lawsuit
Sam Altman insisted that Elon Musk was again obsessed with him because of an OpenAI model release earlier this week.
Who will replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate?
South Carolina GOP Rep. Nancy Mace and Gov. Henry McMaster are among the first to be floated for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham.
Washington Post
After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, accusing the United States of interfering in the waterway.
BBC
Home secretary to set out plan to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader
Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.
The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum?
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.
More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
Most deaths will have occurred in the June heatwave, experts say, when a rare red heat alert was issued.
Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead
Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.
At least 27 killed, 22 critically injured in Bangkok bar fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
UK heatwave to intensify in second week as wildfires burn across UK
After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week
These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them
A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.
These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them
A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.
The Papers: Burnham's 'bumper Budget' and Widdecombe murder 'not political'
A potential Budget and details about the suspect in the murder of Ann Widdecombe lead Monday's papers.
The Independent
Teen who murdered two Ivy League professors could soon get a shot at freedom
A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago is seeking to have his life sentence reduced
Lindsey Graham death latest: Preliminary report reveals senator’s cause of death as Trump pays tribute
Late Republican had publicly joked about being targeted by Iranians less than a week before his sudden passing
Nigel Farage latest: Reform leader acted incorrectly over gifts, says new poll as approval ratings slip
Mr Farage is facing scrutiny over a £5m gift from a crypto billionaire and a £1m donation from convicted fraudster George Cottrell’s mother
Labrador rescued from Ben Nevis after ‘eating discarded cannabis’
Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team said it was called to help Tokyo last weekend
Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks Oman as conflict over Strait of Hormuz spreads across the Gulf
US military's Central Command says it controls the Strait of Hormuz but Iran's Guard rejects claim
PageGroup sees ‘tough but stable’ UK jobs market
The recruiter said UK gross profit dropped 5.3% in the second quarter, which was an improvement on the 11.4% tumble seen in the previous three months.
Trump promised tougher healthcare fraud enforcement. The numbers tell a different story
The decline complicates the Trump administration's portrayal of an unprecedented crackdown on healthcare fraud
M&S unveils new look flagship store on Oxford Street
The retail giant is opening two new floors of the shop in the iconic Pantheon building
Heathrow passenger numbers dropped 1.8% in June
The west London airport said 7.2 million passengers passed through its four terminals in June.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three killed in Kyiv drone attack on Moscow as strikes on oil facilities continue
Ukraine's attack also targeted Russian tankers and ferries near the Sea of Azov
