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CBC.ca

Metro Vancouver workers responsible for cleaning, maintaining parks and trails walk off the job

Over 100 workers with Metro Vancouver's regional parks walked off the job on Sunday, with the union citing member frustration over lack of movement in talks with the district.

FIFA suspends U.S. forward's 1-game ban, allowing him to play against Belgium in Round of 16

Folarin Balogun's one-game ban was surprisingly suspended by FIFA, clearing the American forward to play in the team's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, a decision that was praised by U.S. President Donald Trump and promoted outrage from the Red Devils.

Two people pulled from Montreal's Lachine Canal overnight in critical condition

Rescue teams spent hours looking for two individuals in Montreal's Lachine Canal in the overnight hours of Saturday to Sunday. They were both taken to hospital in critical condition.

Shifting winds around Wrigley, N.W.T., causing fire to 'hiccup'

"So far our lines have held," say N.W.T. Fire officials. As of Sunday, the fire remains out of control, but there have been no reports of structure loss.

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Portugal, Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal and Greece on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to help contain a massive blaze that's been burning for more than three days.

Son who succeeded slain Iranian leader Khamenei absent from funeral as 3 other sons appear

The son who succeeded Iran's slain leader wasn't at the funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four other family members on Sunday, while three other sons showed up and prayed beside the coffins.

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, U.S. president also speaks with Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking to Russian leader Vladimir Putin by telephone ‌for nearly 90 minutes, offered to help find a solution to the Ukraine war, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said in comments made public early on Sunday.

Ottawa councillors, MPPs call for help from province after Canada Day deluge

Several Ottawa city councillors and MPPs have signed an open letter calling on the province to make disaster relief funding available for residents facing financial burdens after last week’s storm.

After addiction, I had to earn my daughter's trust and learn to be a mom

Five years into recovery, Melissa MacMillan shares how she and her daughter, Eden, are learning how to rebuild their relationship.
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Toronto Star

LeBlanc says Canada seeking clarity after U.S. opts for annual CUSMA review

The Canadian government says significant uncertainty remains over the next steps in trade negotiations.

What World Cup media is saying about Canada's exit: 'No surprises,' Jesse Marsch talking 'nonsense' and where was Alphonso Davies?

Canada's ticket home from the World Cup was punched by Morocco in a 3-0 defeat. Here's what the media had to say about our time in the tournament.

Woman in her 30s killed in hit-and-run near Mississauga's Credit Valley Hospital

Police say that the suspect fled eastbound on Eglinton Avenue from Erin Mills Parkway in a sedan.

Two sent to hospital after boat crashes into Lake Ontario shoreline

A Toronto police spokesperson told the Star that the vessel was a described as being a "cabin cruiser."

Reading habits: Kevin Hardcastle on the beauty of 'Friday Night Lights' and horror of 'Hillbilly Elegy'

The 'County Road Six' writer answers our author questionnaire.

Parisians weather their heat wave with canal dips and water guns

This year's excruciating temperatures, which reach a record high of 43.8 C in western France, have tested the citizenry’s sense of solidarity, Allan Woods writes.

This Toronto woman needs treatment for a debilitating condition but Ontario won't fund it. Now she's looking at the end

Diagnosis with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome was only the beginning of the search for answers in Canada and the U.S.

This Muslim family in rural Ontario fears for their safety, as an online conspiracy theory turns into real-world threats: 'We are terrified'

A Muslim family in Bowmanville says they have been facing threats and harassment over false allegations they run an illegal slaughterhouse.

Carney to travel to Turkey, where NATO allies will focus on managing Trump

Canada's former ambassador to NATO, said this year's gathering will be a "short, sweet summit to try avoid any drama," given the U.S. president's propensity for insulting allies.

Book excerpt: One man's trash is another man's journey

In Trash! A Garbageman's Story, we meet Montreal's garbagemen: workers who are flawed, hard-working, self-destructive but also vital.
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Globe and Mail

White supremacist march counts as free speech in ‘messy democracy,’ says U.S. Interior Secretary

Hundreds of masked Patriot Front members marched through Washington on Saturday

Rutte faces challenge meeting Trump’s demands at NATO summit

NATO chief often employs outright flattery to dissuade U.S. President from acting on threats to abandon alliance

Trump administration not seeking new bids, will use same company to repair Reflecting Pool

U.S. President claims 350-foot gash was cut into pool’s liner in midst of recent renovations

Trump offers to help Putin resolve Ukraine war in Fourth of July phone call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he also spoke to Trump

Russia has been waging hybrid warfare against Britain for its support of Ukraine

Intimidation incidents and cyberattacks have intensified over the past two years, bringing the nuclear powers closer to open conflict

U.S. Supreme Court to hear gun, LGBT, voting rights cases in October term

Court has steadily moved American law rightward this decade with its 6-3 conservative majority

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires in Portugal

Authorities warn of toxic smoke as blaze break out outside of Thessaloniki, Greece

Crowds call for Trump’s death during funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Thousands chanted ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’ as they called for revenge over the Feb. 28 attack

Canadian, U.S. air forces stage joint flypast in Ottawa for Fourth of July

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra used the occasion to promote Canada’s incoming F-35 fleet

More than 15,000 protest in Germany as far-right AfD party meets

Police and protestors clash shortly after Alternative for Germany re-elected leaders, who called the demonstrators ‘anti-democratic’
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Global News

B.C. rescuers helped locate young survivor in Venezuela quake rubble

Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue members returned from Venezuela after helping search earthquake rubble, where their work contributed to the rescue of a young boy.

Iran’s top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran's top officials attended prayers for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling a new confidence in their safety as calls grow for the killing of U.S. President Donald Trump.

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls

One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden in a star-studded ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with a performance by Stevie Nicks.

Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert

A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday.

Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report says

Canada's threat assessment agency says Iran's intelligence service may be behind acts of violence.

Ukrainian woman who disguised herself as man named as Monaco bombing suspect

The International Criminal Police Organization named Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, in a Red Notice posted on its website seeking her arrest.

Trump ‘has not forgotten’ about threats to seize Greenland, U.S. envoy says

Jeff Landry, the special envoy to Greenland and the sitting governor of Louisiana, said Trump told him the U.S. needs to 'get Greenland' during a phone call last weekend.

Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise affects more than 120 passengers

The CDC said that 102 passengers and 23 crew members reported becoming ill during the voyage on the Ruby Princess, travelling from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.

Meet Neil, the 1-ton seal going viral for destroying cars in Australia

In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled himself onto land for his twice-yearly tour of beachside towns in southern Tasmania state.
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New York Times

White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’

A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice.

Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.

The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.

Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations

Critics say the administration is weakening public safety. Proponents say regulations would be where they were before President Joseph R. Biden took office.

Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary

The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.

Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral

Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to project strength at a time of great uncertainty for Iran.

America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire

Independence Day celebrations were canceled nationwide and the Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire. Yet Americans still found countless ways to celebrate.

At Site Where Iran’s Slain Leader Lies, Some See a Symbol of His Failures

The complex where mourners are paying their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this weekend is unfinished after nearly 40 years. Critics say it is emblematic of the unfulfilled promises of his rule.

Obama vs. Trump Is the Election Day We Needed but Never Got

The proxy battles we got instead have not settled questions we have to settle.

Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader

On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, there was still no sign of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.

Philosophers Are the Latest Hiring Target for AI Companies

A.I. labs are hiring contrarian, chin-stroking, finger-steepling sages. Who’s underemployed now?

CNBC

Trump asked FIFA to review Balogun's World Cup game suspension: Reports

Folarin Balogun was surprisingly cleared by FIFA to play for the United States Men's National Team in the World Cup against Belgium on Monday.

Cargo vessel in Red Sea reports coming under attack, UK maritime body says

The incident was reported in one of the world's most crucial trade transit routes amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.

I’ve worked with over 5,000 kids: I swear by this No. 1 parenting rule—it’s ‘surprisingly simple’

Child development expert Siggie Cohen, who has worked with over 5,000 families, shares one communication mistake she sees parents make every day. Here's why she says it can backfire, when to set clear boundaries and how to use questions more effectively.

UK and France agree with Oman to ensure safety of its territorial waters

France said it has deployed mine countermeasures to the Middle East, including two mine-hunting ships.

From Macron to Modi, governments are rolling out the red carpet for AI giants

Macron and Modi are courting tech CEOs as France and India seek AI data center investment and cloud infrastructure.

Iran begins six-day funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei nearly four months after his death

Iran plans a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies across Iran and Iraq before burial in Mashhad.

Feds seek lower prison term for $100M New Jersey deli fraudster — but some reasons why are hidden

James Patten is the third person who will be sentenced in the stock manipulation scheme related to Hometown International, a company that owned just one deli.

Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel

The heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. grids and may force some to change their plans on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump’s Washington.

The Tech Download: Amazon’s devices chief Panos Panay on tech giant's AI gadget push

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down Amazon's Panay on the latest episode of The Tech Download podcast.

Washington Post

Families of children killed in bombing of Iranian school join leader’s funeral

In Iran, the school deaths have become a symbol for U.S.-Israeli brutality and an unjust war. The Washington Post is reporting from the country under restricted conditions.

Turkey sees its status in NATO rise, thanks to its weapons factories and Trump

A friendship between presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and a need for weapons production, has changed how other NATO countries treat Turkey.

Putin visits military installation, vowing to take more of Ukraine

The Russian president donned military fatigues as he tried to counter a narrative that Moscow is stumbling in its war after Ukrainian drone strikes set off an acute fuel shortage.

In Tehran, huge throngs mourn assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled over the Islamic Republic of Iran for 37 years, was killed along with several family members in an airstrike in February.

On July Fourth, Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome, protect and assist immigrants

In Lampedusa, island gateway to Europe, the U.S.-born pope stressed human dignity and told America: "in every generation" immigrants "helped to shape the nation’s character.”

Iran’s leader was killed in February. The country will finally bury him.

For the surviving Iranian regime, the funeral offers an opportunity to project power after withstanding months of war with Israel and the United States.

In a hit low-budget film, Beijing sees a way to court Chinese communities abroad

“Dear You,” a Teochew-language family drama and migration story, has raised fraught questions of identity among some Chinese communities abroad.

BBC

Quansah set to start at right-back for England

Jarell Quansah is set to start at right-back for England against Mexico in the World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca stadium.

Quansah set to start at right-back for England against Mexico

Jarell Quansah is set to start at right-back for England against Mexico in the World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca stadium.

Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge

The princess completed the challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Trump thanks Fifa after USA striker Balogun's ban suspended

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.

Trump thanks Fifa after USA striker Balogun's ban suspended

Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.

Young woman dies in skydiving incident near airfield

The woman, 22, was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

England's hopes crushed as Australia win T20 World Cup

England's T20 World Cup hopes are crush at the last as Australia clinch their seventh title with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory at Lord's.

England's hopes crushed as Australia win T20 World Cup

England's T20 World Cup hopes are crush at the last as Australia clinch their seventh title with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory at Lord's.

Leclerc wins dramatic British GP from Russell & Hamilton

Charles Leclerc wins an incident-packed British Grand Prix from George Russell in which both Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen failed to score points.

The Independent

White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says

The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a person familiar with the call who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter

Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday

Cape Verde's soccer team returns home to huge welcome. The basketball team also has World Cup hopes

Cape Verde is celebrating a sports-filled weekend

Eight people rescued after seaplane comes down in East River off New York City

The Kodiak 100 seaplane ‘titled into the water,’ police said

National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say

Tennessee National Guard members assigned to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man who turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit

Democratic rising star Mallory McMorrow unexpectedly drops out of key Michigan Senate race

Polls showed her support dropping after clash with fellow progressive Abdul El-Sayed and Twitch streamer Hasan Piker

White House report says Smithsonian leadership ‘cannot be trusted’ with America’s story

The report comes in the midst of Trump’s aggressive campaign to overhaul some of Washington's most sacred cultural and historic institutions

Netanyahu claims countries are secretly calling him to ‘make some deals’ after JD Vance’s rebuke of Israel

Israeli prime minister responds after month of withering criticism from Trump, Vance

Semitruck spills 40,000 pounds of Frank’s Hot Sauce across highway during brutal heatwave

Temperatures were between 100 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit in Delaware County, Ohio on the day of the spill

7 OPEC+ countries agree to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide

A handful of countries in the OPEC+ oil-producing alliance are planning to increase their outputs modestly next month