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CBC.ca

Evacuations underway as fast-growing wildfires threaten communities in B.C.'s Interior

Evacuations are underway around two fast-growing wildfires in B.C.’s Interior, one near the Okanagan Lake and another in the East Kootenay.

Sopranos and Goodfellas actor Vincent Pastore dead at 80

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died. He was 80.

Bombing near upscale Moscow restaurant kills 3 people, wounds at least 21

Russian state media, citing local authorities, reported an unidentified woman carrying a homemade bomb tried to get into an upscale restaurant in central Moscow but was stopped by a security guard.

Weather conditions expected to spark new wildfires, accelerate fire growth, B.C. Wildfire Service says

The B.C. Wildfire Service warns an approaching cold front could spark new wildfires and cause existing fires to spread rapidly because of strong winds and possible lightning.

Nirmal Purja, 'inspirational' Nepali climber, among 10 killed in avalanche during Pakistan expedition

Purja, 43, and nine others had been missing since Thursday after being struck by an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest ​mountain, in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Hunger and hostility cited by migrants as reason for return to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta

Ceuta migration influx has resulted in tens of thousands of migrants who originally travelled into the Spanish territory to return to North Africa; Spain to put up containment fence.

Pimicikamak Cree Nation under lockdown after gunshots fired, 1 person dead: chief

Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias says a shooter is still on the loose and the northern Manitoba remains in lockdown Saturday morning after after gunshots were fired and one person died.

New HIV infections in Canada are rising. Advocates say years of progress are at risk

Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada said HIV infections in the country increased by 22.8 per cent. Advocates say previous momentum to eliminate HIV as a public health threat has slowed and warn about a resurgence of infections.

How a road trip detour to Tumbler Ridge led this tourist from Taiwan to a 100-million-year-old dinosaur track

One of five UNESCO Geoparks in Canada, Tumbler Ridge has been attracting people from around the world who are helping to uncover the region's dinosaur past.
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Toronto Star

Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes…

WestJet grounds more planes hours before strike deadline, passengers urged to check for cancelled flights

Contract negotiations continued Saturday night after the union representing WestJet flight attendants gave notice of a strike early Sunday.

Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon, a Twin Falls city spokesman said.

Why MLB trade target Daulton Varsho thinks the Blue Jays can still make the playoffs

The Blue Jays centre-fielder will be a free agent after the season and is very much on the trading block.

'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor was best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died.

Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected for Toronto

Up to 50 millimetres of rain could fall on the city Sunday, according to a special weather statement issued by Environment Canada.

Two people missing after Muskoka boat crash, police say

MUSKOKA - OPP say two people are missing after a boating crash in Muskoka, Ont., on Friday night.

Section of Lower Don Trail reopens after 3-year closure

Construction fencing was removed Friday and the full trail is open and available for public use, a city parks department program manager said.

Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida wrote their marriage woes into a new memoir: 'It felt liberating'

The Canadian musicians talk about how they combined their voices to write 'I'm Going to Break Your Heart.'

Does the Carney government have a labour problem? Union leaders speak out as WestJet strike looms

Labour groups warn the government against using back-to-work powers as WestJet flight attendants prepare to walk.
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Globe and Mail

Wildfires across Washington state prompt evacuations

Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and burn ban on Saturday morning

Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13

Tourists were going to view the famed Nazca Lines, a group of extensive geoglyphs scraped into the desert hundreds of years ago by Peru’s Indigenous inhabitants

Shooting at In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho leaves three dead, seven injured, city spokesman says

Among the deceased is the shooter, who police still trying to determine the identity and motive of, police chief says

Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hopes of new deal

Iran did not offer any immediate public reaction to Trump’s announcement.

Surf's Pup! Canine competitors ride to glory at Dog Surfing Championship

The 10th Annual Dog Surfing Championship in Pacifica, California, drew crowds as dogs of all sizes competed in the waves alongside their human handlers. Despite high surf warnings, the event proceeded safely without interruption, with canine champions crowned in each size category.

At least three killed, 15 wounded in Moscow restaurant explosion

At least three people were killed in an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russian state media said Saturday, citing local officials.

Moscow restaurant bombing kills three and wounds 21, Russian officials say

Unidentified woman who tried to carry an explosive device died in the blast as did a security guard and a patron, according to Russian news agency

Top dogs catch waves at 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships

The day also included tandem contests, where multiple dogs, as well as dogs and humans, shared the surfboard

Iceland seizes anti-whaling ship linked to Canadian activist Paul Watson, detains crew

Watson has a history with confronting whaling vessels, and was removed from Interpol’s most-wanted list in 2025. Iceland is one of the only countries still practicing commercial whaling

Oil leak appears to spread from a sanctioned tanker grounded off the coast of Oman

Tanker is sanctioned by Canada, UK and the EU for carrying oil that originated in Russia and ‘has been or is likely to be involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilize Ukraine’
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Global News

Ukraine seeks Trump’s help to get Starlink access for aiding Russia strikes

The push for expanded use of Starlink comes as Zelenskyy looks for ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems, with Trump walking back a possible access deal.

FIFA abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

Canada, allies warn North Korea IT workers pose ‘insider threat’ abroad

The joint advisory urged countries and companies to 'deepen their understanding' of the tactics used and implement measures to counter them.

60K migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta, many return to Morocco after crackdown

The border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.

Hamas says it agrees to disarm after Trump announces Gaza peace proposal

U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas was signed.

Global burning at record low, despite North American and European wildfires

As wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.

What’s behind growing European threats to boycott the next FIFA World Cup?

American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

U.S. says ‘error’ mislabelled every African country on AIDS conference map

The mislabelled map was shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro on the U.S. State Department's new health program agreements with African nations.

Thousands flood into Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco, sparking military response

The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up.

Russia strikes targets across Ukraine, NATO says a missile fell in Poland

NATO said a Russian missile entered Polish airspace during the onslaught and landed in a rural area. It caused no injuries or damage but could deepen tensions with Moscow.
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New York Times

Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal

President Trump said he agreed to requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to cancel planned attacks, citing what he said was progress in reaching the “perimeters of a deal” with Tehran.

This Is What My Father’s Assassination Taught Me About the War in Iran

After a lifetime of observing Iran’s revolutionary generation, I know that expecting meekness or diplomatic finesse from them is a dangerous illusion.

After Most Migrants Leave Ceuta, Exhausted Holdouts Find Shelter on Beach

Most of the people who surged into Spain on Thursday have since returned to Morocco. A small minority are holed up on a seafront, tired, hungry and vowing to stay.

The ‘Civil War’ Is a Lie. Let’s Call It the ‘Slaveholders’ Rebellion’ Again.

To face our own history, we must be honest about it.

Shooting at In-and-Out Burger in Idaho Leaves at Least 3 Dead and 2 Injured, Official Says

A spokesman for Twin Falls cautioned that the number of victims was “expected to be higher.” The police said the shooter was dead.

Europe’s Far Right, Once Marginal, Now Sets Tone on Spain Migrant Crisis

Europe sheltered many refugees in 2015. Its hard-line reaction to a new crisis in Ceuta shows how, 11 years on, the far right has reshaped European attitudes.

In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” with her.

Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic

Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office.

Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga

President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public.

Spain Installs Floating Barrier in Ceuta After Influx of Migrants

Most of those who came to the territory, a Spanish exclave in Africa, have returned across the border to Morocco. At least 67 people died trying to enter, the authorities said.

CNBC

An exam leak in India exposed a Gen Z jobs crisis that goes much deeper

While the leak of key exam papers was the trigger for the recent student protest in India, rising unemployment is the real fuel angering Gen Z in the country.

Embassies warn Americans of travel risk amid signs of possible U.S.-Iran military action in the coming days

The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

 Berkshire Hathaway shares hit eight-month high

The conglomerate that Warren Buffett built rallied to an eight-month high this week. There could be more gains ahead if they play catch up with the S&P 500.

Building for 131°F: Europe races to protect its infrastructure from a ‘quiet catastrophe’

A summer of weather extremes and severe infrastructure stress has prompted companies and policymakers across Europe to respond.

Iran's overlapping power centers make ending the war more complicated

Iran’s power structure complicates efforts to enforce any ceasefire with the U.S., from the Supreme Leader to the Revolutionary Guards.

Fintech broker Clear Street offers investors pre-IPO access to $188 billion AI giant Databricks

Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.

Trump's AI executive order nears key deadline as regulation debate intensifies

OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were among tech leaders in Washington, D.C., ahead of a deadline the White House set in its AI executive order.

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sets domestic box office preview record with $72 million

Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brave New Day" is expected to haul in around $270 million domestically over its debut weekend.

FIFA tests the limits of private equity in sports with World Cup subsidiary sale

UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.

Hamas says Trump's Gaza 'disarmament' claim depends on Israel honoring commitments

Hamas says it will only disarm after Israel meets previous ceasefire commitments, despite President Trump's announcement of a breakthrough U.S.-brokered agreement.

Washington Post

Spain pushes migrants back to Morocco as fallout deepens over mass border breach

The crisis in Ceuta, on the African coast, instantly became a touchstone in the global migrant debate as suspicions swirled that the viral incident was orchestrated.

Zelensky says Ukraine has ‘no interceptors’ as ballistic missiles hit Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had appealed for American air-defense missiles during a White House meeting on Tuesday.

U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel

A shortage of Navy destroyers, used to defend against Iranian ballistic missile attacks, will force the head of U.S. European Command to prioritize the U.S. homeland instead, officials said.

Migrants overrun a Spanish outpost, stirring European outrage

Widely circulated video showed thousands of Moroccans storming into a Spanish outpost in North Africa. The White House condemned Spain as weak on immigration.

How Iran war shipping disruptions and price spikes widen inequality in Africa

In Angola, supply chain disruptions and higher global energy costs have driven up prices of food, fuel and fertilizer, increases felt by the poor, while the wealthy are earning more.

BBC

Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made 'rapidly'

The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.

New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol

New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.

What happened to star signings your club never made?

BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.

Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say

Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.

The Papers: Chancellor 'warns' supermarkets and 'own goal'

John Healey's vow to crackdown on grocery "price gouging" and the Fifa World Cup scandal dominate Sunday's front pages.

Son of Wicker Man maker dies just weeks before his sequel to film premieres

The British filmmaker died on Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family said in a statement.

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'

A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.

Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash - but also criticism

After the Peak District signed a brand deal with Skoda, could other national parks follow suit?

The Independent

Thirteen dead as plane carrying tourists crashes near Peru’s Nazca Lines

Authorities say 11 tourists, including German, Italian and Spanish visitors, and two crew members were on board

Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least three dead after bomb explodes near Moscow restaurant

The explosion occurred near an upscale Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square

The fitness advice you’ve been given might be right – but it still won’t work

Fitness professionals love exercise because it came easily to them. For everyone else, the advice they're given may be technically sound, but it rarely accounts for why they don't enjoy moving in the first place. Harry Bullmore explains how to close that gap in the latest Well Enough newsletter

Burnham says Britain needs a written constitution after devolution push

The Prime Minister first advocated for a written constitution in his 2024 book, Head North: A Rallying Cry for a More Equal Britain

Iran-US war live: Trump cancels attack on Tehran and claims peace deal breakthrough

Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’

Idaho shooting updates: At least 3 dead and 2 injured in mass shooting at Idaho In-N-Out with casualties expected ‘to increase’

The suspected shooter is deceased, and the FBI is assisting the investigation, police said

Voices: ‘They can’t have it both ways’: Readers turn on residents of scenic Cotswolds village over tourist backlash

Bourton-on-the-Water residents want coaches banned and tourists charged to save their village from ‘Blackpool-on-the-Water’ status – but Independent readers were far from united behind them

Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade

The Netherlands and Germany are suffering the consequences of a European heat wave that has brought dought and sparked devastating wildfires in France, Spain, Portugal, Crete and elsewhere

Wind-driven wildfire prompts evacuations in eastern Washington

A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds has swept across northwest Spokane, Washington

As measles has a record resurgence, doctors relive the U.S.’s last major outbreak: ‘We were pulling one dead child out of the house after another’

Measles is back with a vengeance in the U.S. Will America be able to fight off the virus this time? Julia Musto reports