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CBC.ca

Oppressive heat expected across 4 provinces, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada heat warnings are in place from the southeastern corner of Saskatchewan to the western edges of Quebec.

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heat wave, data shows

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heat wave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data shows.

Thai investigators focus on potential negligence in Bangkok club fire that killed 27, injured 73

An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens, officials said on Monday, with police investigating possible negligence including obstructed emergency exits as people scrambled ‌to flee the burning venue.

Rural Alberta school moving to 4-day week, losing a teacher amid funding challenges

School division says cuts were triggered when student numbers for the coming year dropped below the province's 35-student funding threshold. This means Byemoor School will lose about $260,000 in provincial block funding.

Fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of sexual assault in Montreal

A Court of Quebec judge in Montreal has found fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement.

Actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park, dead at 78

Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster, has died at the age of 78.

N.L. teen whose intimate photo was shared says error by RCMP prevented her from getting justice

"It just hurts me, knowing that this could have went through, and that I could have got the justice I wanted," says a teenaged girl in N.L. who said an intimate photo of her was shared multiple times. But when a charge was eventually laid against a youth, the case was dismissed before it got to court.
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Toronto Star

Joyful Leonard Cohen tribute show at the CAA Theatre does the Bard of Montreal proud

“The Secret Chord” turns the songwriter’s darkness into buoyant cabaret, with standout performances and energetic arrangements that favour warmth over biography, leaving audiences happy but skimping on context.

Toronto braces for extreme heat with temperatures expected to hit 37 C this week

Environment Canada added to its warning that the hottest day this week is expected to be Tuesday.

Carney staffer Braeden Caley to seek nomination in B.C. byelection

The North Vancouver—Capilano riding had been held by former cabinet minister Jonathan Wilkinson, who resigned to become Canada's ambassador to the European Union.

Toronto's streets are where we celebrate. Must we give that up to feel safe?

The streets are ours. After the shooting at Salsa on St. Clair and a weekend of violence, how do we keep them that way?

Organized crime money launderer brought down by $10M silver heist, Mississauga mansion

Isidor Subotic, director of an accounting firm, found guilty of criminal offenses including money laundering, tobacco sales, and drug possession. Faces sentencing in September.

Sephora, Best Buy, Home Hardware and Amazon: Major list of new food and product recalls Canadians should know

Numerous household items sold in Canada have been recalled.

My husband was killed while cycling and today there is something just as deadly as careless drivers

Cycling has become a flashpoint in a broader culture war, writes former MPP Eleanor McMahon.

People killed in Bangkok music bar fire were found trapped in windowless bathrooms

According to Bangkok’s Erawan emergency services center, the number of injured people was 73, with 25 in critical condition.

My ex remarried someone wealthy. Do I still have to pay spousal support? Ask Gelman

In Ontario, a new spouse does not automatically become responsible for supporting your former spouse.

Ticks are a growing threat. So why did federal funding for a Lyme research group end?

For seven years, Canadian Lyme Disease Research Network has focused on diagnostics, prevention and research.
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Globe and Mail

JPMorgan CEO reportedly questioned about U.K. lobbying on advice from Epstein

Jamie Dimon has reportedly received a letter from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren requesting information on his interactions with the convicted sex offender

EU to limit children’s access to social media

Block likely to adopt a tiered approach to different age groups, Commission’s President says

Wildfire rages in historic Fontainebleau forest near Paris as heat wave scorches Europe

Europe is enduring its third heat wave of the summer, with tinder-dry vegetation and high temperatures fuelling blazes from the Iberian Peninsula to France

Allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine as Russia steps up strikes

Zelensky will be joined by at least 25 leaders for a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris

Dozens killed, scores injured in Bangkok's deadly pub fire

An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok killed 27 people and injured dozens more.

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park, dies at 78

His death was ‘sudden and unexpected,’ his family wrote in a statement, adding that he ‘remained cancer free’ when he died

Actor Sam Neill, known for Jurassic Park and The Piano, dies at 78

Actor Sam Neill's death was 'sudden and unexpected,' a family statement said, adding that he 'remained cancer free' when he died. A cause of death wasn’t specified. 'Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life,' his family wrote.

U.S. to reinstate Strait of Hormuz blockade, charge ships 20% toll on cargo, Trump says

Both sides exchange heavy fire, while Hormuz tensions drive oil prices higher

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people and injures dozens

Police investigate possible negligence including obstructed emergency exits as people scrambled to flee the burning venue

McConnell breaks weeks of silence, reveals fall as reason for hospitalization

McConnell had previously provided little information since his hospitalization on June 14
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Global News

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.

Iran-backed group behind anti-Jewish attacks, U.K. says

A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain were the work of a proxy group backed by Iran, the U.K. government said Monday.

Fire rips through Bangkok music bar, killing at least 27

Bangkok city officials said the fire broke out shortly before midnight Sunday, and it was about half an hour until firefighters brought it under control.

US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states

The fighting raised new questions about the interim deal Iran and the U.S. reached on June 17, beginning a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent end to the war.

Trump and Iran’s supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal

The U.S. and Iran exchanged fresh threats Saturday as fragile talks continued, raising new doubts about efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports

Passengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.

Art museum covers gallery floor in peanut butter to honour late Dutch artist

Using 800 pounds of peanut butter, staff created a 25-square-metre hexagon on the floor of one of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen's galleries.

Talks with Iran to continue, but ceasefire is over, Trump says

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire.

Man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not target, lawmaker says

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia whose district includes the Houston neighborhood where the shooting occurred, said the agency has confirmed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo “was not a target.”

Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources

Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.
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New York Times

How a Teacher Revived Backyard Baseball

Backyard Baseball, a favorite game for 1990s kids, had been off the market for years. But Lindsay Barnett was determined.

Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Review: Three Nights of Legacy and Guest Stars

The rap mogul convened his starriest collaborators, showed off his still-dazzling skills and made a convincing argument for his singular legacy.

Iranian Hard-Liners Threaten Trump as U.S.-Iran Strikes Continue

Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the February killing the country’s supreme leader.

‘We’re Fighting Satan’: The War to Save Bees From a Hornet Invasion

As yellow-legged hornets spread through South Carolina’s Lowcountry region, threatening the local honey crop, a state team of bee defenders is racing to the rescue.

What Is an Aortic Dissection?

The condition that killed Senator Lindsey Graham is deadly, sudden and difficult to treat — “like a knife to the heart,” one expert said.

In Turning to Trade School, Gen Z Confronts an Enduring Stigma

Gen Z is increasingly turning to trade schools in hopes of future-proofing their careers against A.I. But getting their parents and peers on board can be a challenge.

U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming

Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses try to lure customers.

How Wealthy People Are Getting to World Cup Games

The skies above the Hamptons are packed with choppers headed to games, as “inequality is taking it right in the face.”

Will Oil Prices Soar as the U.S.-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China.

For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices.

California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open.

The reopening of the pipeline has made residents anxious in a region prized for its gorgeous beaches and ocean views.

CNBC

Trump calls for Congress to pass Clarity Act crypto bill to honor Lindsey Graham

The Senate Banking Committee approved the bill 15-9 in May, with two Democrats joining Republicans to advance the legislation.

Treasury yields move higher as U.S.-Iran ceasefire strained; investors await inflation data

Treasury yields were broadly flat on Monday after the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran came under increasing strain over the weekend.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman spar on X after Apple files OpenAI lawsuit

Sam Altman insisted that Elon Musk was again obsessed with him because of an OpenAI model release earlier this week.

UK strikes landmark trade deal with Switzerland for crucial services sector

The British government estimates the free trade agreement to unlock £5.2 billion a year in exports to Switzerland over the coming years.

'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the cost-saver it used to be

Following a wave of price hikes, at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games are pinching pocketbooks.

Trump proposes 20% toll on cargo through Strait of Hormuz; restarts Iran blockade

The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil-shipping route and the epicenter of the U.S. and Israel's ongoing war with Iran.

SpaceX stock sinks for a second-straight day, nearing $135 IPO price

SpaceX went public a month ago in a record IPO. Elon Musk's space and AI company was added to the Nasdaq-100 last week.

Big banks poised to report booming revenue propelled by SpaceX IPO, Iran war volatility

Big banks are set to report booming Q2 revenue as the SpaceX IPO, Iran war volatility and a rebound in commercial lending fuel Wall Street's "sweet spot."

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

Iran responded to a fresh wave of strikes by U.S. forces by launching an attack on American military bases in several Gulf states.

Who will replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate?

South Carolina GOP Rep. Nancy Mace and Gov. Henry McMaster are among the first to be floated for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham.

Washington Post

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

The move by the United States takes away the last major concession to Tehran that had helped foster a ceasefire.

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.

After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, accusing the United States of interfering in the waterway.

BBC

Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death

The man in custody has since been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, police say.

Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.

Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death

Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death.

Manslaughter plea accepted in dog walker killing

Dawood Safi still faces trial for the attempted murder of his landlord and a teenage boy.

Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results

Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday.

Three family members found dead in house

Police have launched an investigation but say there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".

Man Utd sign £48m Santos and close in on Tielemans

Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks with Aston Villa for Youri Tielemans.

India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?

The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking left the historic Lord's Test between England and India struggling for relevance, so what is the future of women's Test cricket?

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained by police

Boris Nadezhdin attempted to run against Vladimir Putin at the 2024 presidential election, but was prevented from doing so.

The Independent

Landlords must address excess heat issues under new rules after boy’s death

Awaab’s Law puts the onus on landlords to respond to all types of emergency hazards within 24 hours

Judge blasts Trump's IRS lawsuit as filed for 'improper purpose,' recommends attorney discipline

A federal judge says President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred attorneys for disciplinary actions

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight

Trump asks ships to pay 20% toll in Strait of Hormuz and reimposes US blockade on day of chaos

The US military's Central Command says it controls the Strait of Hormuz but Iran's Revolutionary Guard rejects the claim

ICE shoots one dead in Maine in traffic confrontation as protestors gather near scene

Bullet holes seen in car windshield in second deadly shooting involving federal immigration agents within one week

UK proscribes Iran’s IRGC as national security threat

Keir Starmer has ordered that Iran's IRGC is proscribed over 'threats to life and intimidation on UK soil'

Lindsey Graham death latest: Trump proposes late senator’s sister serve as interim replacement

President Donald Trump suggests late Republican’s sibling Darline Graham Nordone, to whom he was extremely close, serve as temporary stand-in to complete remainder of his term

Trump baselessly claims he has a 59 percent approval rating despite no poll backing up his claim

The 80-year-old leader also claimed prices were ‘coming down,’ even though government inflation numbers show otherwise

Gibraltar’s land border with Spain is about to disappear. This is what happens next

In the biggest shift in 300 years, there will no longer be a land border between the two neighbours. Graham Keeley speaks to locals on the Rock about how they feel about the new changes coming in and how they think life will change

Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Counter-terror police investigating ex-Tory minister’s death after man arrested

Suspect was not known to the Prevent anti-extremism programme, the home secretary told MPs