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CBC.ca

Canadian gymnast Lia-Monica Fontaine wins vault gold at Commonwealth Games

Canada's Lia-Monica Fontaine, the 2025 world silver medallist on vault, captured Commonwealth Games gold on vault with a score of 14.000 in Glasgow on Monday.

Toronto police surrounding U.S. Consulate after officers found evidence of gunfire outside building

Police say they found evidence of a firearm discharge outside the U.S. Consulate early Monday morning, but did not confirm the building had been targeted. The U.S. Consulate was previously shot at on March 10, leading to multiple arrests.

Renald Guignard’s house has been in his family 7 generations. Climate change is coming for it

The space between Renald Guignard's house on the island of Lamèque and a cliff along the Gulf of St. Lawrence is a small fraction of what it once was and a vivid illustration of a changing climate.

She called 911 to report an erratic driver. Then a Mountie called her from inside her home

Robin MacDougall says she "just couldn't comprehend" why police entered her home without her knowledge. RCMP say they visited the home because a 911 call was dropped and they were concerned about the caller's safety.

That condo storage locker you were sold? It might be illegal

Do storage lockers built directly into condo parking garages violate Ontario's fire code? Toronto Fire says yes. But a fire consultant describe a standards 'grey area' that's been going on for decades.

3 killed, 4 injured in shooting at Seattle food festival

Police arrested one suspect and were looking for another after gunfire erupted at a crowded food festival beneath Seattle's Space Needle, leaving three people dead and four others injured, including a toddler.

A phone was found in perfect shape after falling from an airplane | The Moment

Heather Cline and David Stanchuk tell The National about the moment they found their phone in perfect condition in a Saskatchewan canola field after it had fallen 1.1 kilometres from a plane.

U.S., Iran pause attacks for 2nd straight day

The U.S. paused its attacks on Iran for a second straight day on Sunday, and Tehran said it had done so, too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal largely undermined by recent exchanges of fire.

Vancouver man with 66 bank cards, $39K in cash led RCMP to online drug sales network

It was more than three years ago when Vancouver police arrested a man after he was seen using multiple bank cards to make withdrawals at an ATM.
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Toronto Star

Toronto police release image of suspect vehicle in shootings at Jewish-owned bakeries over weekend

Investigators believe the same SUV may have been involved in both shootings at the Kiva's locations.

Trump is set to defend his economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may sting

Michigan's economy relies heavily on Canada, meaning the new tariffs — coupled with inflation still running high and gas prices rising — have created additional economic concerns statewide.

Shooting at U.S. Consulate in Toronto under investigation

Police said that they found evidence of the firearm discharge early Monday morning after hearing gunfire.

Police search for second suspect following Seattle food festival shooting that killed 3

Gunfire erupted at a food festival beneath Seattle's Space Needle on Sunday, leaving three people dead and four others wounded, including a toddler.

What's the size of a bean and hops on Toronto Island? Citizen scientists are on the case

Caring for city parks means more than just mowing lawns and keeping washrooms open. It also means caring for the habitats of signature creatures that have always lived here.

Before you buy it, ask yourself this 1 back-to-school question

Put the rule into practice, and you'll start using it everywhere.

He hit financial rock bottom — twice. Financial author Kelley Keehn says his story is more common than you think

Financial shame is holding Canadians back. Here's how to rewrite your money story.

Can your condo board police who sleeps in your home? This Mississauga building has a rule that does

In my opinion, the building’s overnight guest rule is intrusive, improper and vulnerable to challenge, Bob Aaron writes.

The Billy Bishop airport fight 2.0: How Doug Ford's jets vision rapidly soared — then crashed

A vision for an expanded airport, with jets landing every two and a half minutes, had barrelled down the runway, then came to a screeching halt.

Gen Z workers are job-hopping in record numbers. Here's what's driving them to make the change

This generation values job security, work-life balance and mental health above all else. And they're not waiting around for employers to catch up.
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Globe and Mail

Trump to defend economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs have created concerns statewide

President’s visit coincides with tensions between Washington and Ottawa that marred the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge

Fire-hit communities aid firefighters as France wildfires rage on

As wildfires continue to devastate southwest France, residents of the fire-hit town of Le Porge have rallied to support exhausted firefighters, while police patrol evacuated neighborhoods to deter looting and track suspected arsonists. On Sunday, volunteer Nathalie Augonnet and police captain Antoine Le Querler spoke to Reuters about their efforts.

Mediators see progress in efforts to get U.S. and Iran back to negotiations, officials say

Neither side reported carrying out any attacks for three straight days – a respite after about two weeks of sustained bombardments

Monster wildfire that prompted 220,000 evacuations has stopped growing, France says

The Gironde blaze has burned an area four times the size of Paris

Shooting at Seattle food festival kills three and injures four, fire official says

Several people were injured in a shooting at Seattle Center, an events complex near the Space Needle where a food festival was taking place

Berlin Pride attack suspect was flagged for terror links

A known Islamist suspected of driving a minivan into a crowd near a major LGBTQ Pride gathering in Berlin was shot dead by law enforcement officers in the city's Spandau district, police said on Sunday.

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate,’ dismisses accusations of war crimes

Mamdani encouraged the U.S. government to execute the arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Israel’s Prime Minister

Survivors search for answers as pathologists examine remains of buried children in Tuam, Ireland

Similar forensic techniques could be used to identify Indigenous children who went missing from residential schools in Canada

Marvel Studios unveils Ghost Rider starring Ryan Gosling and Black Panther 3 at Comic-Con

Panel also featured first-look footage from Avengers: Doomsday.

Wildfires threaten French cities as Europe battles blazes

Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic city of Bordeaux, at the heart of France's winelands, on Sunday as France and Spain battled blazes that have forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.
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Global News

France says huge wildfire no longer growing after 220k evacuations

France’s interior minister said Monday that a monster wildfire has stopped growing after 220,000 forced out of their homes in the country’s southwest, cautions it isn’t yet beaten.

Suspect in fatal Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police

Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.

Israel pitches high-tech trade, safer AI to Canada amid diplomatic tensions

Prime Minister Mark Carney has never had a formal call or meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.

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.
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New York Times

Merz Criticizes Terrorism Laws After Deadly Berlin Pride Attack

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany called for tighter monitoring after the authorities said the suspect in the assault had tried to join ISIS and was released from detention in May.

In Washington, Netanyahu Faces a Delicate Balancing Act

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to meet President Trump on Tuesday, with one eye on Iran and another on the coming elections back home.

The Fed’s New Chairman Faces His Biggest Test Yet

Kevin M. Warsh, who has said the Federal Reserve has “no tolerance” for elevated inflation, must decide whether he wants to push for an interest-rate increase at this week’s policy meeting.

Berlin Pride Attack: What We Know About the Suspected Act of Terrorism

A suspect was killed in a police shootout. He had tried to join ISIS and was sentenced to prison but released from detention in May with a suspended sentence.

Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate or told to take shelter inside.

Election Denier Alexander Kolodin Seeks to Run Arizona’s Elections as Secretary of State

Arizona G.O.P. voters nominated Alexander Kolodin for secretary of state, despite, or perhaps because of, election denial efforts that earned him an admonition from the state bar association.

5 Things to Know About Meta’s Giant Data Center in Louisiana

The road to the giant project was paved with secret meetings and an ever-expanding building plan.

Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope

With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.

Even Before Attack, Berlin’s Gay Community Felt ‘More and More Unsafe’

The killing of a woman in what officials called an act of Islamist terrorism rattled a community that has seen a surge in threats, including from the far right.

Protected No More

We look at the end of Temporary Protected Status.

CNBC

Spain and France wildfires force more than 300,000 to flee as Macron calls crisis meeting

The impact of a gigantic wildfire ravaging France's Bordeaux region and Spain has been like a "clap of thunder" for the local economy, a minister said.

Europe wildfire in pictures: Gigantic fire cloud engulfing France, Spain regions

A rare wildfire spreading across France's Bordeaux region and has spread to Western Madrid is fire cloud that can generate its own thunderstorms.

Why Trump's new tariff blitz is very different this time around

President Trump on Friday launched a fresh round of tariffs targeting 60 trading partners, including the European Union, China and the U.K.

Here's the tech stock to buy in a market losing patience with tech

It's not the spend, it's the return.

U.S. and Iran pause fighting to give peace talks 'space.' Here's where negotiations stand

A temporary pause to the U.S.-Iran conflict appeared to hold on Monday, after negotiations over a lasting peace faced fresh hurdles over the weekend.

Nvidia, SpaceX, Microsoft launch AI safety initiative as OpenAI cyberattack fallout continues

Microsoft, SpaceX, Palantir, alongside dozens of other tech companies from the U.S. and Europe, have joined the Open Secure AI Alliance.

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.

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.

India's Gen Z forced Modi to listen, respond and act — exposing chinks in the ruling party's armor

In a rare occurrence, Modi's government was forced to concede demands of Gen Z protesters, underscoring their rising influence in the country's polity.

Chipmaker CXMT’s 466% market debut surge makes it the most valuable China-listed company

The Hefei-based company raised 57.92 billion yuan ($8.6 billion) after pricing its IPO at 8.66 yuan per share.

Washington Post

67 boat strikes. 221 dead. The cocaine hasn’t slowed, officials report.

The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.

See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un

North Koreans are banking, getting makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones. But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control.

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.

BBC

Chelsea open talks to sign Brighton striker Welbeck

Chelsea are in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck, with the 35-year-old keen to join new manager Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.

English football agrees trial to end goalkeeper tactical timeouts

English football is set to implement a radical trial to try to eradicate the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season, BBC Sport can reveal.

How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans

For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform, PM tells BBC

The prime minister says he would not want to leave office without bringing in "substantial change" to the social care system.

Second again - why has Scheffler stopped winning?

World number one Scottie Scheffler has not won a tournament since January, but what's the reason?

Very strong tide led to West Mersea drownings, relative says

Shahin Ahmed's seven-year-old son remains in a critical condition after being pulled from the water.

Mercedes driver scout Lagrue to join Red Bull

The Mercedes driver scout involved in discovering Kimi Antonelli is leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull.

TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85

His agent pays tribute to the "multi-talented" broadcaster, comedian and conservationist.

Man and woman die after being pulled from sea off Cornish beach

A man and a woman both died at the scene after being recovered from the sea off Cornwall.

Zelensky arrives in UK ahead of meeting Burnham

The Ukrainian president will be the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.

The Independent

How to evacuate a wildfire safely – according to experts

Six steps to help you prepare for an emergency – and what to do if you get trapped

Dad who tortured his 7-year-old son with a Taser if he dropped from push-up position during family dinners learns his fate

The parents also ‘menaced’ their 4-year-old daughter with the Taser on multiple occasions, police said

Pregnant woman among three attacked by man with kitchen knives in terrifying Paris attack

Three women aged 19, 24 and 36, were injured in the attack, with two in a critical condition, local media reports

Trump pressures Senate leader Thune over voter ID with dire warning: ‘Losing & Death’

Senate leader has repeatedly said Trump’s pet voting restriction bill doesn’t have enough support in upper chamber

What is cold water shock – and how can I stay safe? Everything you need to know

Cold water shock can affect anyone regardless of swimming ability

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Burnham to host Zelensky for first time as PM and promise ‘unwavering’ support

Zelensky will meet new UK PM Andy Burnham in London today before flying to Washington DC to see Trump

Trump saves George Washington with time travel and protects world from Iran in AI posting spree

The president appears as a super hero in a mocked up movie poster, saving Washington at Mount Rushmore, in a series of bizarre late night posts

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died

Ed Miliband to take seat on board of World Bank – with overseas aid and climate ‘central to UK’

‘International development is not an add-on to British policy,’ foreign secretary says

Burnham could pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, minister says

‘What we do in our next manifesto will be a question for the Labour Party’, a government minister said