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CBC.ca

Man charged with arranging Tupac Shakur's murder heads to trial 30 years after hip-hop legend's death

A former gang member’s murder trial concerning the 1996 death of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur began with jury selection on Monday, almost thirty years after the influential rapper was shot and killed in Las Vegas. Duane (Keffe D) Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang.

36 people banned from N.S. Legislature for protest over budget cuts

People who were present or participated in a protest that shut down Province House in March are now facing bans from the legislature's grounds.

Former Miss Universe Canada calls out 'Feathered Headdress' and 'Arctic Beauty' costumes at pageant

Ashley Callingbull spoke out after two Miss Universe Canada contestants were involved in what she called cultural appropriation during the costume portion of the pageant.

Trump says Iran should pay compensation, including for past actions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday demanded Iran pay compensation for the people he said it had killed in wars, attacks and protests, in a move that will likely complicate ‌efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump signs executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations

U.S. ‌President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations. Health experts warn changing the inoculation schedule leaves more children vulnerable.

N.S. court approves $18M class-action settlement in 2015 Air Canada crash landing

Under the terms of the settlement, Air Canada, Nav Canada, and the Halifax International Airport Authority are to pay a total of $18,075,000 to settle the class action, which includes legal fees and expenses.

N.Y. jury convicts Montreal father of murder in death of 9-year-old daughter

A New York jury has found a 46-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his nine-year-old daughter from Montreal.

The Odyssey is now Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing movie ever

The Odyssey hasn't finished its dominant run at the box office, as it pulled in $1.1 billion US following its July 17 release as of this weekend.

Heated Rivalry Season 2 cast announcement sparks criticism from some fans over body diversity

Crave has confirmed the casting of Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie for the characters of Harris and Troy in Season 2 of Heated Rivalry, sparking some criticism among fans who were hoping to see more book-accurate body diversity.

2 more tuberculosis cases confirmed in Edmonton's inner-city outbreak

An outbreak of tuberculosis that has been spreading among people experiencing homelessness in Edmonton’s downtown core for nearly a year has left two more people fighting the disease.
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Toronto Star

Trying to drink less? So are a growing number of Canadians, and they're enjoying better non-alcoholic beer than ever

As alcohol consumption continues to decline, people are looking for alternatives — and not just the non-drinkers.

Answering your questions about the Porter flight cancelled over a child's tantrum, from compensation to in-flight parenting tricks

Many have speculated on what could have been done differently. We spoke to an passenger rights' advocate and a parenting expert to learn more.

Calgary officer shot and suspect dead after dramatic chase and gunfire in city park

Calgary police, in a news release, said the officer is in hospital in stable condition but did not provide more details.

Scarborough Liberal MP Shaun Chen announces he will resign

Chen, who was first elected in 2015, cites “significant health issues” as a result of a car accident last fall.

Former Toronto flight attendant pleads guilty to U.S. wire fraud, posing as pilot for free flights

The scheme, according to court documents, spanned from January 2020 to October 2024.

Toronto-area synagogue shootings linked to alleged gun-for-hire network as police make third arrest

The 23-year-old man charged by police on Monday was previously accused of shooting at a Woodbridge home of a GFL-linked executive.

Carney Liberals launch $100-million rebate program for steelmakers as new Trump tariffs loom

Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the program will provide a 50 per cent rebate on rail and marine transportation costs for Canadian steel.

Trump scoffs at Iran's demand for war reparations and other Mideast developments

President Donald Trump on Monday scoffed at Iran’s demand for reparations for devastation caused to the country by the U.S. and Israeli bombardment over the past five months — a demand he said Tehran’s negotiators hadn't raised until now.

Destructive hornworms are devouring our Ontario backyard tomatoes. Here's what to do

Here's how gardeners are identifying and managing these pests to protect their plants.

Teens are killing teens with guns in Hamilton. Youth violence isn’t slowing. What needs to change?

Youth crime is rising, weapons offences are surging and four teens have died this year in shootings. One youth worker says it's time to rethink the approach.
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Globe and Mail

Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment

Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, sworn in as U.S. attorney-general

Blanche was confirmed in a 50-49 vote, opposed by two Republicans who cited concerns about what they described as increased politicization of the Justice Department under Trump

Montreal father found guilty of murdering his nine-year-old daughter in upstate New York

Melina Frattolin’s body was found last year in a marsh in a rural area of New York

Meta, Google, TikTok and others must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction, U.S. court rules

In the first lawsuit to go to trial in the California litigation, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google negligent for designing social media platforms that harm young people

Tupac murder trial to begin 30 years after shooting

Duane Davis has pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur’s death

Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear call for maritime assist, spokesperson says

Incident started getting attention after a passenger on the cruise ship that did help posted about it on social media

Clothing brands woo Gen Z shoppers with sewing lessons and in-store repairs

Popular clothing retailers like Levi's are offering in-store repairs and hosting sewing workshops as they try to appeal to young consumers looking to save money and protect the environment.

Taylor Farms recalls foods with jalapenos over salmonella risk

It voluntarily recalled products, including salsas and guacamole, from retailers, including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods in some states

At least 111 killed after powerful earthquake hits Colombia, leaving widespread destruction

7.4-magnitude quake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador and Panama, though minimal damage was reported there

U.K. and France brace for yet another heat wave as temperatures soar across Europe

Temperatures likely to approach 40 C from Tuesday onward in southeastern France; amber heat health alert for most of England will be in place beginning Tuesday
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Global News

Ceremony in Saskatoon remembers lives lost in Iranian protests

A remembrance ceremony was held in Saskatoon Sunday to remember the loss of lives and freedom in Iran. Associations say more awareness needs to be spread in Canada about the IRGC.

Air Canada flights resume following Typhoon Dolphin in southern China

The brunt of the typhoon hit just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 144 kph (89 mph) as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Why a U.S. oil firm set up drilling gear in Greenland without permission

U.S.-based oil company Greenland Energy is preparing to drill for oil in Greenland, having moved drilling equipment to the island’s east coast.

2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying wine jars found off Sicilian coast

Authorities described the wreck as 'a significant underwater archaeological site' and said it was first reported by private citizens.

Ottawa sanctions armoured vehicle company owned by Russian Canadian

Streit Group was sanctioned for allegedly supplying vehicles to the Russian National Guard.

Congo’s Ebola outbreak started months before official declaration: WHO

The WHO regional director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, said sequencing indicated the outbreak’s start, with some cases early wrongly attributing to malaria and typhoid.

At least 111 dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia

The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.

Zuckerberg’s yacht did not hear call for maritime assist, says spokesperson

The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, a spokesperson said.

Count Binface continues U.K. election run as ‘intergalactic space warrior’

Binface, who has run against prime ministers past and present, was the first to throw his bucket in the ring when Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage abruptly quit Parliament.

U.K., France brace for another heat wave as temperatures soar in Europe

National weather agency Météo-France is warning about temperatures approaching 40 C (104 F) from Tuesday onward in southeastern France.
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New York Times

Trump Stokes Islamophobia by Calling Democratic Candidates ‘Jihadists’

Along with his comments about Muslim candidates, Mr. Trump spoke disparagingly of Somalis in the United States, saying “they’re not smart.”

Trump Wants to Move On From the Middle East. It’s Not Letting Him.

President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.

Here Is Where Colombia’s Quake Hit Hardest

A line of cities near the epicenter sustained major damage, images show. The Colombian capital appeared largely spared.

A Nighttime New York Boat Tour Turned Deadly in a Matter of Moments

Investigators are focusing on the tour operator and the captain of the boat that capsized in New York Bay on Saturday, killing a mother and her infant daughter.

Captain Charged in N.Y.C. Accident That Killed Mother and Daughter

Manuel Hernandez knew there were no life vests for children when he allowed an infant on board, according to a federal complaint. The child and her mother died in the accident.

Judge Pauses Rollout of N.Y.C. Second-Home Tax, Dealing Blow to Mamdani

A group of homeowners had sued the city, arguing that the introduction of the tax was mishandled. After the judge issued an order pausing the rollout, the city said it would appeal.

Yabloko, Russian Antiwar Party, Is Banned From Parliament Elections

The party, Yabloko, has navigated a delicate balancing act with an increasingly heavy-handed Kremlin, but its pro-peace manifesto turned out to be the red line.

Images Emerge From Quake-Battered Colombia

The most powerful temblor in a decade struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.

Netanyahu Walks Tightrope on Trump’s Gaza Disarmament Deal

The Israeli prime minister, facing a tough upcoming election, is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and of President Trump.

The Evening: An Earthquake Shakes Colombia

Plus, Trump calls for fewer childhood vaccines. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

CNBC

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' come courting the massive filmgoer market

More American movie stars have appeared in China this year, reflecting Hollywood's market interests amid political tensions.

Trump Media posts $238 million second-quarter loss as crypto declines

TMTG said it has signed more than 10 customer agreements for Truth API, the service offering faster access to President Donald Trump's posts.

OpenAI wraps $7 billion share sale ahead of potential IPO

OpenAI's tender offer has been in the works since the company closed its record-breaking $122 billion funding round in March.

Nvidia lines up $500 billion in financing as CEO Jensen Huang tells CNBC his chips are ‘investable asset’

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that because its hardware is broadly adopted, flexible and transferable, lenders can underwrite compute as revenue-generating.

Trump extends limited waiver of shipping law to keep oil flowing in U.S. amid Iran war

The Jones Act waiver extension comes after the Trump administration's latest signs of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz failed to materialize.

Trump signs executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines, falsely linking shots to autism

The order builds on the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the childhood shot schedule under HHS Secretary RFK Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic. 

10-year Treasury yield rises as oil prices gain ahead of key inflation data this week

Oil prices climbed and investors looked ahead to a busy week of economic data, with particular focus on a key inflation reading.

Intel plans $15 billion stock offering as AI demand accelerates

Technology giants have shelled out trillions to support insatiable AI demand and the infrastructure buildout.

U.S. oil rises back above $82 as doubt grows Washington and Tehran will reach Hormuz deal

Oil rose as traders assess mixed signals from the U.S. and Iran amid worries that a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz may not come anytime soon.

OpenAI expands Daybreak cybersecurity initiative as AI agent threats evolve

The company introduced Daybreak in May as a way for its ecosystem partners to use its most advanced AI models to adapt to a rapidly changing threat landscape.

Washington Post

At least 111 dead as 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia

The temblor, which struck Colombia’s Pacific coast shortly after 7:30 a.m., was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.

Chaos at Spain’s border underscores how migrant flows can be weaponized

Authorities have not said who organized a suspicious border breach in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa. Social media posts in Morocco are urging another push.

Netanyahu rejects Trump-backed Gaza plan for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal

“Israel does not accept the 15-point document,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The U.S. president had touted the Board of Peace plan as a step toward a lasting settlement.

BBC

Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots

The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".

GB's Hunt comes of age with European 100m gold

Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

GB's Amy Hunt wins European 100m gold

Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

US 1500m champion Koech gets three-year doping ban

American middle-distance runner Jonah Koech is banned for three years for blood doping.

Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care

Jackie and her partner, Shadow, had been watched by millions of people over the years through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.

Britain's Hunt sprints to European 100m gold

Great Britain's Amy Hunt wins her first major gold medal with victory in the 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides

"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.

No evidence of data breach after Chinese-made component found in Navy drones, MoD says

The Royal Navy's new sea drones were found to include a Chinese-made component which sent communication to a Chinese IP address.

Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

At least 111 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years

The magnitude 7.4 quake had its epicentre in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast, but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.

The Independent

Lauren Boebert’s son arrested on child exploitation charges

The Congresswoman’s 21-year-old son, Tyler, has had numerous run-ins with law enforcement

Labour ‘spitting in faces of police’ by failing to halt release of PC Harper’s killers, says ex-colleague

‘Andy did his duty that night. The least they can do is show him some respect’, says a first responder at fatal scene – as No 10 claims it can’t keep killers behind bars

‘Slap in the face’: Victim of AI deepfake attack shreds House stonewalling of AOC’s anti-abuse bill

The measure would allow victims of pornographic deepfake images to file civil suits against perpetrators. Rhian Lubin and Eric Garcia report on survivors’ frustrations with Republicans stalling on the bipartisan bill brought by AOC, as Paris Hilton exclusively tells The Independent ‘there is no legitimate policy reason’ for the hold-up

Sales of cool clothes and garden accessories soar as heat dominates spending

England’s progress to the semi finals of the World Cup helped drive a 3.8% increase in food sales, above the 12-month average of 3.4%.

England ‘on the cusp’ of eliminating hepatitis C, health officials say

Hepatitis C is spread through contact with blood infected with the virus

Government should ease energy policy costs for ‘concerned’ businesses, says E.On

Research from the company indicated that many UK businesses are keen to invest in low-carbon technology but are put off by the costs.

Used EV sales jump 67% as Britain’s second-hand car market gets its spark back

Electric cars claim a record share as the wider used market tops two million sales for the first spring quarter since 2021

Worst month of the year for drink-drive crashes in UK revealed

‘Drink-driving is often seen as more of a Christmas issue,’ RAC said, but their new data paints a different picture

Researchers discover your dog can tell if you’re sad or afraid

One breed stands out among the rest

AI TikTok videos of violent vegetables could ‘radicalise’ young people, researchers warn

Such clips are circumventing the social media platform’s moderation policies that prohibit extreme violent material, GNET said