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CBC.ca
Canada is rolling out new graphic image warnings on cigarette packs
Experts have welcomed a new series of graphic images on cigarette packaging in Canada, which will be required by August 1, noting they lead to 'significant increases in the effectiveness' of health warnings.
Convoy leader Lich's bail conditions would be 'top priority' if travel allowed, Rebel News founder says
Rebel News founder Ezra Levant told an Ottawa judge Wednesday that it would be his company’s "top priority" to ensure Tamara Lich complies with her court-ordered bail conditions if she is allowed to travel internationally as an employee of the right-wing media outlet.
Meet the Canadian woman Matt Damon says was his stunt double in The Odyssey
Matt Damon's biceps in The Odyssey have been getting plenty of attention lately — but not for the reason some might think.During a recent interview, Damon was quick to confess that, in at least one key scene in Christopher Nolan's action-fantasy epic, those impressive arms–belonged to someone else.
'Lost Canadians' law opens door for U.S. descendants of Acadians to become citizens
Nadine Morin, a documentation specialist at the Anselme-Chiasson Centre for Acadian Studies at the Université de Moncton, said she's received genealogy requests from at least 30 people since January.
Snoop Dogg's life is being made into a movie
Next summer, Snoop Dogg's storied life will come to the big screen in a new biopic from Universal Pictures. The theatrical release of Snoop is scheduled for Aug. 6, 2027, and Outer Banks star Jonathan Daviss will be playing the hip-hop icon.
France's heat wave in June tied to 5,700 more deaths than normal
At least 5,700 more people than usual died in France last month during a historic heat wave, French public health officials say.
Crime rates dropped across most of the country in 2025: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada reports that both the rates and severity of crime were down almost across the board in 2025.
Ontario emergency minister's interview cut short after wildfire response questions
Ontario Emergency Preparedness Minister Jill Dunlop defended the province's wildfire response on CBC Radio's As It Happens on Tuesday, but her staff abruptly cut the interview short after she was asked to respond to criticism from community leaders.
Hours-long 911 outage that hit most of Manitoba shows flaw in 'integrity of the system': Brandon mayor
Brandon's mayor says Manitoba's emergency service needs to have "redundancy built in," after an outage at the city's 911 dispatch centre knocked out the service for hours across most of Manitoba Wednesday afternoon.
Manitoba 'willing to entertain' Alberta to Ontario pipeline: premier
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he's open to a west-east pipeline being pitched by his counterparts in Alberta and Ontario.
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Toronto Star
Controversial online activist running against the Toronto councillor who accused him of having a 'white supremacy view'
Daniel Tate's online advocacy group IntegrityTO has gained thousands of followers for his gloves-off approach to criticizing Toronto progressives, and has faced allegations of toxifying local politics.
Jack Layton's son considers run for NDP in Beaches—East York: Sources
Mike Layton, a former city councillor, is considering a run for the NDP in the upcoming Beaches—East York federal by-election, the Star has learned.
Ontario wildfire map: Track where the smoke is going this week with our tool
Toronto air quality warnings lifted this week after northern Ontario's wildfires blanketed the city with haze last week. Check where and how the smoke is moving.
Two 17-year-old brothers wanted for first-degree murder in 'targeted' Brampton shooting
Earlier this month, a man in his 20s died in hospital after a shooting near Chinguacousy Road and Wanless Drive. Police say the suspects and victim knew each other.
Canadians divided over Mark Carney's Gordie Howe Bridge deal: 'Canada had no choice'
Readers weighed in after new details emerged about the Gordie Howe Bridge revenue-sharing agreement. Here's what they said:
Are you looking to book a TDSB permit for the fall for pickup sports or other programs? You might run into problems
The board confirmed its online booking system is not currently operational but did not answer questions about why.
SickKids doctor charged with possession of child sex abuse materials, medical licence suspended
Police said "at this time" they do not believe the material was related to the doctor's practice.
Doug Ford's Alberta pipeline plan gets warmer response from Manitoba's premier
"I'm open to it," Wab Kinew said Wednesday of the proposed energy corridor that would pass through Saskatchewan and his province on the way to Ontario.
Trump's trade czar says he hopes to give Canada CUSMA 'options' by end of year
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday he hopes to provide "options" by the end of the year to U.S. President Donald Trump, Canada and Mexico on renewing the continental trade pact.
'We came to Canada with nothing': Brampton lottery winners of $70 million say family and friends will benefit too
The married couple bought their winning Lotto Max ticket at a Brampton gas station.
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Globe and Mail
OpenAI says its AI technology went rogue in an ‘unprecedented’ hack of another company
OpenAI said Tuesday that its AI systems recently went rogue, breaking out of a testing environment and autonomously hacking into another AI company called Hugging Face.
U.S. House narrowly passes $1.15-trillion defence bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
NDAA passes in 216 to 212 vote, authorizing unprecedented spending for the military and a boost to Pentagon ties with Israel
U.S. reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia, Energy Department says
Deal will allow Saudi Arabia to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium
What is the Cockroach movement behind the protests in India?
The student-led movement has rattled the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Fans of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' attend first sold-out IMAX screening in L.A.
Fans lined up outside Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre on July 16 for a sold-out IMAX screening of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' with many saying they had secured tickets a year in advance.
Why are Iran and the U.S. trading blows again?
For both sides, the Strait of Hormuz has become the main bone of contention
Nicolás Maduro's U.S. drug trafficking case to begin on June 1
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been held at a Brooklyn jail since U.S. forces seized them from their Caracas home and brought them to New York in early January. Neither spoke during Wednesday's 15-minute hearing. Both have pleaded not guilty.
U.S. House adopts $95-billion package for Iran war, GOP priorities over Democratic objections
Democrats say money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans
Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s U.S. drug trafficking case to start on June 1
Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been held at a Brooklyn jail since U.S. forces seized them from their Caracas home in January
Mamdani urges federal government to arrest Netanyahu, says New York doesn’t have authority
New York Mayor describes the Israeli prime minister as a ‘war criminal’ and says he is not welcome in New York City
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Global News
Nicolas Maduro to face trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges in June 2027
A judge set the June 1 trial date at the request of lawyers on both sides, with the approved schedule giving time for the defence to challenge the indictment this fall.
Saudi Arabia nuclear pact with U.S. may create path to uranium enrichment
The Trump administration released scant details of the deal, but sources said it paves the way for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.
Toronto pro-Palestinian protester charged with terrorism over alleged Hamas links
Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad, 33, was arrested following a joint investigation by the Toronto police hate crime unit and the RCMP national security team.
Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Austria is now officially a police station
Adolf Hitler was born on 20 April 1889 in a rented apartment in the building and spent the early weeks of his life there before his family relocated to Passau in southern Germany.
Oil prices spike, global stock markets mixed as Iran war escalates
The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading Wednesday, while oil prices climb another 3 per cent as fighting continues in the war with Iran.
Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 at a record rate: officials
The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said 1,031 deaths have been confirmed from the fast-spreading and incurable Bundibugyo virus behind the outbreak.
France says it saw 5,700 more deaths than usual in record June heat wave
Public Health France said the excess mortality, with 36% more deaths that would normally have been expected, was the highest from any heat wave since 2003.
Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery with no jewels after $100-million heist
Visitors are once again welcome to examine the Apollo Gallery's richly decorated 17th-century interior, created under a young King Louis XIV.
Modelling scout with ties to Jeffrey Epstein found dead outside Paris
Daniel Siad's body was discovered on Monday evening, and an autopsy will be carried out to determine the cause of death, French prosecutors said.
U.S. and Iran renew strikes as conflict expands in Middle East
The United States and Iran exchanged fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, as officials in both nations called into question diplomatic efforts to stop the war.
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New York Times
What Visuals Show About Recent Damage to U.S. Military Sites in the Middle East
Video footage and satellite images reveal new details about Iranian strikes on U.S. targets during the latest flare-up in fighting.
Mamdani Knew He Couldn’t Arrest Netanyahu. But He Could Denounce Him.
In a video message, the mayor of New York City said he could not legally arrest Israel’s prime minister but reinforced his position as a voice of the international left.
Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound
The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.
Trump’s Plan for Science: More Money for A.I., Less for Universities
Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s science adviser, proposed overhauling how the government funds research. Democrats said Mr. Trump’s actions had weakened science.
The U.S. Signs a Nuclear Pact With Saudi Arabia
Also, Trump threatens to retaliate against civilian targets in Iran.
House Passes Defense Bill Amid Iran War Divide
Republicans pushed through the $1.15 trillion bill over opposition from Democrats, who said backing it was akin to embracing the war.
Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments
Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in cloud computing.
Doreen Broadnax, Famous (as Sparky D) for ’80s Rap Battle, Dies at 61
Tossing verbal grenades back and forth with Roxanne Shanté, she helped establish a lasting hip-hop truism: Bad blood is good business.
House Adopts $95 Billion G.O.P. Budget for Iran War
Republican leaders muscled through resistance in their own ranks to approve the budget blueprint for the war and other measures, but its prospects were far dimmer in the Senate.
House Republicans Pass Stock Trading Bill Tied to SAVE Act and Voter ID Measure
The measure has drawn bipartisan backing amid a public outcry against the practice, but Democrats opposed it after Republicans added a voter ID requirement.
CNBC
Southwest Airlines' third-quarter forecast falls short as fuel bill climbs
Southwest Airlines reported a more than 9% increase in second-quarter profit as higher fares are increasingly helping the airline cover its fuel tab.
IBM lowers full-year forecast after earnings warning
IBM is now looking to improve productivity with artificial intelligence, including with a new coding tool called Bob.
Tesla misses on earnings, as free cash flow turns negative and margins slide
Tesla's earnings report lands in the midst of a slide in the company's stock price even as its core auto business is rebounding.
U.S. signs nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia
The agreement will provide U.S. companies with access to Saudi Arabia's nuclear energy program, the Department of Energy said.
House advances bill barring sitting Congress members from buying stocks
The House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would bar members of Congress from purchasing additional stocks while in office.
Senate crypto bill would ban federal officials — including presidents — from issuing digital assets
A new version of the Clarity Act would impose the first limits on federal officials sponsoring or issuing cryptocurrency.
Amazon cuts some jobs in its artificial general intelligence unit
Amazon's AGI unit has released a set of AI models, called Nova, and also includes groups working on silicon and quantum computing.
EU antitrust regulators clear Paramount-WBD merger as it faces challenge by U.S. states
European regulators signed off on Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Oil prices rise after Rubio says Iran is not serious about a deal
The U.S. has launched strikes against Iran for 11 consecutive days, citing a need to "degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping."
OpenAI cyber models broke out of training environment to hack Hugging Face
The incident is unique because it was "driven, end to end, by an autonomous AI agent system," according to Hugging Face.
Washington Post
Why is Zelensky firing top leaders as Ukraine’s outlook improves?
Amid battlefield gains, President Volodymyr Zelensky removed popular officials in a major shake-up.
Latest combat deaths show risk has shifted to troops far from Iran’s borders
Trump flew to Delaware to honor soldiers killed in the Iran war, which has proved deadly for those far from the front lines.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, defends request for more
Some lawmakers appeared frustrated as they sought clarity on the Trump administration’s strategy for the conflict amid renewed hostilities and a $67 billion funding request.
Death of Moroccan man in Italian police custody sparks protests, violence
The death of Abderrahim Fakir in Italy drew parallels to the death of George Floyd.
Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military commander as major shake-up continues
The dismissal of Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky came days after the Ukrainian president fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Trump meets with Lebanese leader, pledges support for peace efforts with Israel
The event marked the White House’s latest attempt to broker an Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah.
Nearly 100 U.S. troops injured in last two weeks of Iran war, Pentagon says
An intensifying cycle of violence has left at least three U.S. service members dead since the resumption of hostilities a week ago.
BBC
Scottish Labour at a crossroads again as Sarwar jumps ship
Anas Sarwar has never made a secret of his desire to hold high office, but where does it leave Scottish Labour?
Joshua not ready for death of friends to 'sink in'
Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to "sink in yet" as he prepares for his first fight since their death.
Arokodare forces Wolves training to be cancelled
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare forces the cancellation of a training session as he refuses to leave the pitch.
Trump threatens to target Iran's bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persist
Donald Trump says the US will respond any time Iranian forces shoot at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Menzies taken ill on stage at World Matchplay
Cameron Menzies needs medical attention after being taken ill during his World Matchplay second-round match against Ross Smith in Blackpool on Wednesday.
Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it
For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.
Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer
Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.
A year after deadly jet crash at Bangladesh school, families demand answers
This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.
Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.
Glasgow set to welcome the world for scaled back Commonwealth Games
Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.
The Independent
Criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill dismissed
‘What I did was not a crime, it was never a crime,’ Murrill stated
House passes defense bill with Trump’s $1T spending request and Department of War rename
The legislation marks a significant departure from the typically bipartisan nature of the annual National Defense Authorization Act
The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities
The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections
World Cup demand boosts pubs but restaurant and bar sales stumble
Like-for-like sales grew by 1.9% across British pubs last month, marking the strongest monthly performance so far this year.
Gary Lineker leads British millionaires telling Burnham: ‘We want to pay more tax’
Intervention comes as new prime minister announces series of policies to help ease cost of living
Royal Mail unveils military jet aircraft stamps
The main set of eight stamps features the Gloster Meteor F1, the RAF’s first jet fighter, as well as the modern Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II.
Andy Burnham rules out referendum talks with John Swinney during Scotland visit
The Prime Minister will meet with the Scottish First Minister during his visit to Scotland for the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Mosques ‘waiting months’ for security promised by the government despite surge in attacks
The government said it has increased funding for protective security at mosques to £40 million in 2026/27
The UK airports with highest drop-off fees revealed as summer holidays get underway
More than three quarters of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers – which contrasts with a number of major airports worldwide which do not charge at all
Number of Americans not working hits record high under Trump
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis tallied 105.8 million people who were unemployed and not seeking jobs
