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CBC.ca

'I broke the law,' former Manitoba MP Inky Mark says after police seize over 400 firearms

A former federal politician denies trafficking any firearms but acknowledges he illegally transferred three guns, after police seized hundreds of weapons from his western Manitoba home last week.

Late-night TV hosts skewer Mitch McConnell's proof-of-life photo

A photo posted on U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's Facebook page may have done little to convince the internet that he's still alive, but it's working as a punchline for late-night television hosts in the U.S.

Montreal duplex dispute leaves family living in a trailer on the driveway, tenants facing uncertainty

A Montreal family is living in a trailer outside a duplex they bought while tenants are challenging the repossession request through Quebec’s housing tribunal.

A look inside Brantford, Ont., dental office flagged for sterilization lapses, leading to patient testing

Following the closure of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., after an investigation found lapses in sterilization of reusable equipment, CBC News obtained photos from Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH) of what was found during the investigation. Earlier this week, GEPH reminded about 800 patients to get HIV and hepatitis testing.

Yes, Erling Haaland brought home a taxidermy raccoon from his World Cup travels

Norway's star striker was photographed stepping off the team plane in Oslo Monday carrying a Dolce & Gabbana tote in one hand and a taxidermy raccoon in the other.

Hudson Williams confronts alleged autograph sellers in Paris

Hudson Williams seems to have reached a breaking point when alleged autograph sellers followed him to his residence in Paris over the weekend. Multiple videos of the incident were shared online, garnering divided reactions on social media.

Heated Rivalry musical parody brings laughs and love to the stage

CBC News goes behind the scenes of the Heated Rivalry musical parody in Toronto. The lead actors and director-producer discuss bringing Shane and Ilya to life on stage — selling the laughs, the tension and the love story at the centre of it all — and share what they’re hoping audiences will take away with them.

Prices at Canadian pumps rising again as oil climbs to 4-week highs

The average price of gas in Canada was up 3.4 cents midday Tuesday, as the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil hovered around $84 US. The jump in oil prices was mainly due to ratcheting tensions between the U.S. and Iran, but that wasn't the only global conflict impacting the energy industry.

Ottawa homeowner had 'enhanced' flood coverage, but insurer still denied her claim after Canada Day storm

Since a ferocious storm deluged Ottawa on Canada Day, flooding thousands of basements, some residents have discovered that their home insurance policies don't cover damage caused by groundwater.

Judge throws out $13M drug smuggling charges against trucker over 'egregious' Charter rights violations

Drug smuggling charges carrying a possible life sentence were thrown out of court after a Windsor judge says the cross-border truck driver's Charter rights were violated in an "egregious" manner.
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Toronto Star

Toronto breaks heat record. Extreme humidity sparks transit delays, health warnings

At 5 p.m. Tuesday, Toronto cracked a new temperature record when the city's downtown hit 37.3 C, surpassing the single-day record of 36.8 C for July 14 in 1995.

Toronto is sweltering — but not like 1936. How Toronto’s hottest day ever melted asphalt and left 225 dead

As Toronto endures another week of extreme heat, this is how the city stumbled through its most blistering days on record.

Why 26 C indoors is Canada's new heat wave danger number — not the temperature outside

As Toronto endures another hot spell, prolonged indoor exposure could lead to heat-related illness and even death, experts say.

Brad Bradford blasts Toronto police for 'tone deaf' comments about Salsa on St. Clair shooting

Brad Bradford, the city councillor who is running for mayor of Toronto, said Tuesday that the Salsa on St. Clair shooting has shaken the sense of safety and security of Torontonians.

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Salsa on St. Clair's founder threatened to drop support unless Toronto ramps up policing. Is more police the answer?

The fatal shooting on Saturday in Toronto has raised questions about security at the city's street festivals.

Salsa on St. Clair shooting: What we know about the victims, suspects and investigation

Who are the victims? Have any arrests been made? Here's the latest on the investigation.

Teen boy who murdered Pickering grandmother says he is 'deeply sorry'

Eighty-three-year-old Eleanor Doney was found dead outside her home on May 29, 2025.

'I'm back': Why Bonnie Crombie is returning to Mississauga politics — and what it means for the race to be mayor

"When I left briefly, it was to elevate our needs at the province," Bonnie Crombie told the Star. "I brought all that learning experience back."

Inside Toronto’s sweltering daycares, parents fight a frustrating battle just to keep their children safe

As temperatures soar, children in daycares across the city are enduring temperatures far above what physicians say is healthy.
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Globe and Mail

Trump hails 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi prime minister during White House visit

President Donald Trump welcomed Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House Tuesday, hailing their "tremendous chemistry" and touting closer U.S.-Iraq ties, expanded oil production and new business deals with American companies.

Trump pays over $5-million owed to E. Jean Carroll for sex abuse case

U.S. President found liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer, court records show

Gun gifted to Carney at NATO summit needs review to go in museum

Carney said the engraved revolver given by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could live somewhere like the Canadian War Museum

Trump to push claims of voting machine vulnerabilities in Thursday speech

U.S. President’s national address to centre on newly declassified intelligence

Trump welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi to White House, touting ‘tremendous chemistry’

Iraq faces pressure to disarm Iran-backed militias by Sept. 30, with al-Zaidi stating there will be no justification for their existence after that deadline

Community leaders, organizers rally to demand accountability after ICE shooting in Maine

Community leaders and organizers rallied to demand accountability after an ICE agent fatally shot a motorist in Biddeford, Maine on Monday.

Trump says no one should be able to charge a fee for the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he did not think anybody should be able to charge a fee for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two fatal shootings

Agents killed two men in separate incidents six days apart after stops in Texas and Maine

Former British politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a ‘targeted attack,’ police say

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody, motivation is still under investigation

Warren Buffett halts donations to Gates Foundation after Epstein revelations

Buffet has donated about $47-billion in Berkshire stock since 2006, including $4.5-billion last year
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Global News

Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. police

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

Trump backs off 20% fee threats for cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Crew member dead after going overboard Regal Princess cruise ship

In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'

‘If we die, we die together’: Wife of man sucked from plane window speaks out

Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.

‘We must act now’ on AI’s economic impacts, says economists

Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.

Bangkok music bar fire death toll rises to 30, dozens remain hospitalized

The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation continues.

Scientists find sugar in the Milky Way. It could help answer a cosmic mystery

The sugar was detected in the galactic centre region of the Milky Way where there is a dense concentration of gases and stars, about 26,700 light years from Earth.

U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola

The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'

U.K. counterterrorism police take over former MP Ann Widdecombe death probe

Police initially said her death was not believed to be terror-related but on Monday, it was announced counter-terror police were taking over the investigation. 

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? U.S., Iran make competing claims

The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East.
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New York Times

Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages Is Backed by Key N.Y.C. Official

Julie Menin, the City Council speaker, said she would support a bill to ban the rides in Central Park after a tourist was killed in an accident last month.

Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Is Sworn In to Finish His Senate Term

Three days after Lindsey Graham died, his younger sister Darline Graham took the oath to hold his seat until his term ends in January.

Trump Administration Subpoenas Law Firms, Escalating Pressure Campaign

The uneasy truce between the administration and the law firms it cut deals with last year has erupted into a pitched legal battle behind closed doors.

Takeaways From Justices Kagan and Barrett’s Congressional Testimony on Supreme Court Security

Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during collegial hearings.

Lindsey Graham’s Choice

Would the world have been safer if Graham hadn’t cozied up to Trump?

Lindsey Graham Made Trumpism in His Own Image

He bent the knee and made the most of it.

Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill Uncertain

Supporters in both parties hope the measure to penalize Russia, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, will gain momentum in his honor.

T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top

In a booming fossil market, the T. rex had been dethroned by a stegosaurus. No longer.

Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in Iran

The vote reflected how the political debate over the conflict in the Middle East has sapped bipartisan support for a normally popular measure.

E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case

A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.

CNBC

Current and former employees sue Meta, alleging discrimination in using AI to conduct layoffs

The lawsuit filed by current and former Meta employees underscores rising concerns about AI's impact on jobs and people with disabilities in the workforce.

Zipline adds ex-Tesla, Uber, Waymo execs to make drone delivery mainstream across U.S.

Zipline is growing its drone delivery business in the U.S., and has hired former Tesla, Uber Eats and Waymo executives to help it scale up in new markets.

Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices eased

The consumer price index in June was expected to increase 3.8% from a year ago.

IBM stock craters 25%, the worst day on record, after company issues second-quarter earnings warning

The CEO blamed the shortfall on weakness in the software and infrastructure business because clients shifted money toward hardware purchases.

Oil prices rise as U.S. launches new Iran airstrikes, while Trump abandons Strait of Hormuz fee

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

Treasury yields slide after June CPI slows much more than expected

Treasury yields fell Tuesday after a cooler-than-expected inflation report.

Supreme Court Justice Barrett says the threat level against judges 'is really high'

Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are testifying about the high court's budget request, which includes higher spending for security.

SK Hynix options begin trading. But another group of stocks is stealing its thunder

One explanation for the lack of notable call-buying is that the surge in single-stock ETFs and leveraged funds stole a big chunk of the speculative limelight.

Warren Buffett excludes Gates Foundation from his annual donations of Berkshire stock

Warren Buffett omitted the Gates Foundation from his annual charitable stock gifts.

Warren Buffett is accelerating his charitable donations with aim to give away Berkshire wealth by 2034

Warren Buffett is speeding up the pace of his annual donations of Berkshire Hathaway shares to four family foundations, giving them a total of almost $6 billion now.

Washington Post

Trump retreats from shipping toll in Strait of Hormuz

As European markets fell and oil prices hit a one-month high, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the strait “is open to ALL Ship traffic except for Iran.”

Russia hopes Lindsey Graham’s death will advance Kremlin interests

Graham had carried the reputation as the toughest Russia hawk in Washington since the 2018 death of his close friend and Senate ally John McCain.

Trump says U.S. military will reimpose blockade on Iranian ports

The president said the U.S. will impose a 20 percent fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz despite official assertions that fees would violate international law.

U.K. to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group

U.K. authorities have linked the IRGC and its proxies to a wave of violent plots on British soil.

Vatican hits back at U.S. claim that Pope Leo speaks as a politician

President Donald Trump's ambassador had sought to portray the pontiff as the political leader of the Holy See. The Vatican swiftly said he is “proclaiming the Gospel.”

Fire at Bangkok bar kills 27; exits may have been blocked, officials say

Preliminary investigations indicated that the fire may have been started by electrical short circuits, and that emergency exits may have been blocked.

Renovated Buckingham Palace will be a very royal office building

Since Queen Victoria made it her official residence in 1837, every British sovereign has lived there. King Charles III, born at the palace, is the first to opt out.

BBC

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease

The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.

Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says

The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval

The legislation cleared the House of Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.

Leeds agree £34.1m fee for defender Muharemovic

Leeds United agree a £34.1m fee with Italian club Sassuolo for defender Tarik Muharemovic.

Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina

Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina

Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to be the only players unavailable for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US resumes blockade of Iran ports

Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.

'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal

Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour

France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.

Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal

Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

The Independent

Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline sworn in to South Carolina Senate seat following his death

Graham, 71, was chief supporter of Ukraine’s defense and Trump’s war in Iran

States are pushing to name and shame major companies that have employees on Medicaid

‘Taxpayers deserve transparency about which large employers are shifting their healthcare costs onto the public’

Another ICE-related death as man fleeing immigration officers in Florida is struck and killed by tractor trailer, police say

The man was among four occupants of a vehicle that stopped in the parking lot of a gas station and convenience store

Starmer to issue social media curfew for teenagers in bid to crack down on addictive scrolling

The changes will see default settings prevent access for older 16 and 17-year-olds between midnight and 6am

Teenagers to face overnight social media curfew and infinite scrolling shut-down

Sixteen and 17-year-olds will be able to turn off the default settings, leading critics to question the plans’ effectiveness.

Louise Haigh set to land key policy control role in Andy Burnham government

Exclusive: Ms Haigh, who backs wealth taxes, is set to be named as the new chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Subaru recalls more than 541,000 SUVs over labels with incorrect weight rating

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label

Should Farage be offered better state protection after murder of Widdecombe?

Reform leader organises private security detail and says government offer is inadequate, writes Sean O’Grady

Being out-of-shape raises risk of type 2 diabetes by more than 3 times, researchers warn

15 percent of people with both excess body fat and poor muscle health developed type 2 diabetes within a decade, study finds

Tom Cruise’s love for ‘Amores Perros’ led him to ‘Digger’

Tom Cruise has launched an early promotional tour — and preview of a potential Hollywood awards campaign — for his next film