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CBC.ca

U.S. businessowners don't want to leave their Canadian suppliers, but 50% tariffs might leave them no choice

American entrepreneurs say sustained, 50 per cent tariffs would force them to make the choice they've been hoping to avoid for more than a year and a half: breaking away from longstanding, good-faith relationships with Canadian suppliers for the sake of their finances.

This summer camp kept an instructor who pleaded guilty to assaulting kids. Ontario law allows it

For weeks this summer, a lead instructor at a Kawartha Lakes hockey camp was a man who recently pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting children. There is currently no Ontario legislation that requires summer camps to screen staff that work with children.

Could an explosive drone at a German airport signal a growing Russian threat to NATO?

Following the discovery of a drone laden with explosives and a detonator at Germany’s Leipzig airport, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov signaled Moscow's intent to step up retaliation against countries that are helping Ukraine.

Zambia's president re-elected to 2nd term following election-night violence

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second 5-year term, but the opposition leader put in an unexpectedly strong showing, capitalizing on public ‌frustration with lingering hardships despite an economic turnaround.

Orcas wow beachgoers with extremely close encounter | The Moment

Stephanie Morris tells The National about the moment she had an extremely close encounter with a family of orcas that swam by just off Bella Bella beach on Fox Island, Wash.

'No risk' to public safety after grizzly bear escaped enclosure, Calgary Zoo says

The Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo is investigating the circumstances under which one-year-old grizzly bear Fitz escaped his enclosure before being found Sunday morning.

FIFA confirms departure of senior executive after Infantino criticism

FIFA confirmed on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the governing body, weeks after he publicly criticized President Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in ‌its tournament business, including the World Cup.

Heated Rivalry author donates $300K to 5 rural libraries facing closure

Rachel Reid says when she heard five libraries in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley were set to permanently close their doors, she wanted to help as much as she could.

Chief calls for respect after Alberta government misses Treaty 6 anniversary event

An Alberta chief is calling for more respect from the provincial government after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event marking the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6.
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Toronto Star

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Globe and Mail

Thousands remain displaced days after deadly earthquake in Indonesia

More than 19,000 people were sheltering in tents, evacuation centers and makeshift camps after the earthquake struck off Flores early Saturday

One dead, thousands without power after Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii

Nearly 104,000 customers were without power as of Monday, said The Hawaiian Electric utility

Zambia’s Hichilema secures second term in presidential election

Hichilema received roughly 60 per cent of valid votes to 38 per cent for main challenger Brian Mundubile, election commission results show

Carney expects to speak to Trump before tariff deadline

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he expects to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump before Wednesday's tariff deadline. Speaking to reporters in St. John's, Carney said Canada and the U.S. will have opportunities over the next two days to discuss negotiations.

Jonas Vingegaard will not race again this season, as he recovers from broken collarbone

Announcement takes two-time Tour de France winner out of next month’s UCI world road championships in Montreal

Zambia arrests top opposition members, alleging armed insurrection

Main opposition candidate Brian Mundubile says the allegations are completely false and must be retracted

Trump blames ‘vandals’ for dead grass in spot where he built stage, hosted crowds for July 4 celebration

U.S. President has repeatedly blamed vandals for damage to his renovation projects in the nation’s capital, often without evidence

Trump orders cuts to joint military exercises with ally South Korea

U.S. President cites cost of drills, Seoul’s refusal to act against Iran, and his ‘very good relationship’ with Kim Jong-un

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial postponed as lawyers seek dismissal on double jeopardy grounds

Mangione pleaded guilty Friday to a pair of stalking charges and admitted trailing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and gunning him down in 2024

Mafia link feared in theft of Renaissance paintings from Sicilian museum

Weekend theft shocks Italy and revives memories of infamous 1969 disappearance of Caravaggio masterpiece from Palermo church
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Global News

Thousands awaiting aid in Indonesia after earthquake kills 68

Many residents on Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province spent the day mourning victims and waiting for aid to arrive to communities still cut off by the deadly quake.

Colombia’s president asks Trump to suspend tariffs amid earthquake recovery

There has been no immediate response from President Donald Trump's administration to Abelardo de la Espriella's request for a suspension.

Trump suggests ‘declaring’ Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, Iran rebuffs claim

Throughout the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and assertions that a peace deal is imminent.

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 38

The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

Gas prices set to change when excise tax pause expires — what to know

Some temporarily relief at the gas pump for Canadian consumers is set to end next month when the fuel excise tax pause is scheduled to expire.

Colombia earthquake rescue continues as hundreds remain missing

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.

Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage wins byelection against Count Binface

Farage abruptly quit his seat in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report a five million pound gift from an overseas crypto billionaire.

Trump slaps new tariffs on drones, including from some key U.S. allies

A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.

U.K. records hottest day of 2026 as western Europe heats up again

The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28.

U.S. says Canada among China’s ‘biggest enablers’ in avoiding Trump tariffs

A new White House report released Thursday accuses China of routing their exports through third countries with more favourable U.S. tariff rates or avoid them altogether.
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New York Times

Family Presses for Information About Fatal ICE Shooting in Maine

The Department of Homeland Security said there would be an investigation. But so far little has been disclosed about the killing last month.

Rosie O’Donnell Just Knows Trump Is Watching Her Host ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

“And if you thought the president hated ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ when it was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, buckle up, people. Buckle up!” O’Donnell said.

Chocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake

In Chocó, a remote region, “pain, hunger and homelessness await” survivors of last week’s earthquake, the governor said. Shakira visited to help draw awareness.

Turkey and the Kurds Show a Way Forward

A recent Turkish law moving toward an end to the conflict with the P.K.K. could be a model for other militant groups.

It’s Crunchtime Again for Canada to Avoid New U.S. Tariffs

Canada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?

A California County Eyes a New Hire: Tina Peters, the Election Denier

The top elections official in Shasta County offered a job to Ms. Peters, a Trump supporter who was convicted of tampering with voting machines in Colorado.

Hayden Panettiere Was in Cardiac Arrest When Authorities Responded to 911 Call

After the authorities responded to a 911 call in Greenville, S.C., an initial police investigation found no evidence of “foul play or suspicious circumstances.”

After Jason Arday’s Death, Mistaken Calls for Censorship

Some who once championed Arday seem to be trying to deflect from their own embarrassing credulity.

More U.S. Parents Opting Children Out of Vaccine Requirements, C.D.C. Reports

New data on exemptions from state vaccine mandates for schoolchildren come a week after President Trump signed an executive order calling to scale back childhood shots.

Lake Powell Hits Lowest Level On Record As Water Crisis Continues

Levels in Lakes Mead and Powell have not been so low since 1957, underscoring a water crisis that plagues seven states that rely on the Colorado River.

CNBC

Trump's Oman bomb threat an attempt to get their 'attention,' says former ambassador

The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, UKMTO said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.

Treasury yields rise as oil gains and U.S.-Iran tensions fuel inflation fears

Tuesday saw yields on U.S. 30-year Treasury yields add over 1 basis point to trade at around 5.322%, hovering just below its highest level since 2002. 

The 30-year Treasury yield just hit a 19-year high. Three things could drive it even higher

The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury has surged to its highest level in 19 years, and some strategists see scope for the move to go further.

CNBC Daily Open: Higher oil, higher yields, lower volatility

A jump in oil prices sends jitters through stock and bond markets, keeping investors on edge as the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires.

South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills

The annual exercises, are defensive and not intended to attack North Korea or raise tensions on the peninsula, Lee said.

Credit card issuer Synchrony announces partnership with OpenAI

The collaboration, which is in its early stages, is a step toward enabling Synchrony customers to have smoother online shopping experiences.

'Absolutely crazy': Here's what South Korean stock investors are doing in U.S. markets

South Korean stock investors have made 'absolutely crazy' bets as they flee their home market, while global investors pile in.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Money or power? The key to winning the AI race

The U.S. can outspend China in financing artificial intelligence development, but is that the only factor that matters?

Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay

Paramount agreed to delay its proposed acquisition of WBD to as late as June 2027 while the state AGs' case heads to trial.

Nvidia backing $105 billion in financing for OpenAI data center in Ohio

Technology giants are shelling out billions to scale capacity to meet massive data center demand.

Washington Post

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BBC

Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment

Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.

Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'

The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.

Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says

Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says.

Scotland's state-owned shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce

Work on the second of two long-delayed CalMac ferries is drawing to a close at the state-owned yard in Port Glasgow.

Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic

Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.

Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says Ireland's police body

The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action".

US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus

Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply

As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.

China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral

While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.

The Independent

Flight crews face greater cancer risk from radiation than nuclear scientists, study shows

Scientists call for occupational radiation protections for all aircrew members

Renewables tycoon exposed for child pornography after asking shop to wipe hard drives

Alexander Hensher, 48, whose address was given as a £2m Chelsea townhouse, appeared at Weymouth Magistrates' Court after

‘We’re not scroungers – we need it’: Furious PIP claimants hit back at Reform’s plan to axe benefits

Over half of the UK’s health benefit claimants would be stripped of their payments under the plans announced by Reform UK

Human remains found 15 miles from missing Nancy Guthrie’s home ‘not connected to case’ Pima cops say

Pima County Sheriff’s Department said that the remains had been at the desert location for an ‘extended period of time’

First bluefin tuna since 1939 caught and landed in the North Sea

Hollywood stars like Clark Gable and David Niven were drawn to the area for the chance to catch the enormous 'Tunny' fish

British couple on honeymoon and pilot killed in helicopter crash on Greek island

Police said the couple had been en route to Sifnos when the helicopter crashed and ignited a fireball

Children’s commissioner warns young people are being ‘intoxicated by extremism’ on social media

Dame Rachel de Souza called for a stronger safeguarding response for children who are fixated with violence but have no clear extremist ideology

Water reserves ‘critically low’ as thousands of Kent residents hit by outage

Supply had been restored to thousands of properties after a major outage

Frasers ups stake in Hugo Boss after bidding to buy entire brand

The retail giant behind Sports Direct and House of Fraser said it had increased its shareholding of the German fashion brand to nearly 48%.

Gel nail ban: What it means and what has changed

A key ingredient that makes manicures more durable has been banned