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CBC.ca
Ontario court dismisses Peter Nygard's appeal of sexual assault convictions
Ontario's top court has dismissed an appeal filed by former fashion mogul Peter Nygard, upholding his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence.
Italy caught a U.S. murder suspect on the run. Why did he slip past Canadian officials?
Lee Gilley, accused of murdering his pregnant wife nearly two years ago in Houston, ditched his ankle monitor on May 1 and was in Milan just over two days later. But the majority of the remaining questions concerning his flight from justice involve how he was able to board an Air Canada plane to get to Italy.
Ontario couple guilty of murdering boy, torturing brother in their care to be sentenced July 3
Sentencing for a couple found guilty of murdering a 12-year-old and confining and assaulting his younger brother while they were in their care over a number of years will be held July 3 in Milton, Ont. The Superior Court judge released his decisions in the Brandy Cooney-Becky Hamber case earlier this month.
Fierce winds, dust storm cause chaos in southern Manitoba
Hydro crews are dealing with dozens of power outages and people are picking up debris after severe winds on Thursday created havoc across southern Manitoba and reduced visibility in blowing dust.
Zwilling Kettles recalled by Health Canada due to potential burn risk
The kettle's handle can loosen or break off entirely during use, resulting in hot water spills and burns. Health Canada says affected consumers should stop using the kettles immediately and register for a refund.
'An insult': Wood manufacturer unimpressed by $12M investment in B.C. forestry in face of U.S. tariffs
"It's peanuts compared to what is required,” says John Brink, whose workforce at a trio of wood manufacturing plants in and around Prince George, B.C., has dwindled from roughly 400 to about 30 people over the past year.
New Ebola outbreak confirmed in remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Africa CDC, the continent's top public health body, on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
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Toronto Star
Peter Nygard loses appeal over Toronto sex assault convictions
Nygard still faces a sexual trial involving one complainant in Montreal, with the possibility of being extradited to the United States on even more sexual assault charges.
Ottawa paying Lockheed Martin $1.5 billion to maintain Hercules transport aircraft
Lockheed already had a contract to maintain the CC‑130J aircraft dating back more than a decade, and this will extend the partnership.
Drake’s new albums pack 10 Toronto nods — from City Hall to DeMar DeRozan shade
The three-album release is packed with references to Toronto landmarks, local culture and public figures.
Toronto police board requests independent review after internal antisemitism claims by ex-top homicide cop
Police board chair Shelley Carroll said they had asked for an "expedited inspection relating to recent public allegations concerning antisemitism and broader organizational culture issues" within the force.
Major VPN provider says it could leave Canada over lawful access bill
Bill C-22 has also run into fierce opposition from civil liberties groups and law professors who say it would open the door to serious privacy infringements.
Former senior Canadian diplomats urge Ottawa to impose 'robust' sanctions on Israel
Almost 200 former diplomats cite Israel's restrictions on aid and journalists reaching Gaza and increasing violence by settlers in the West Bank.
Drake dropped three albums at midnight. Here's what people are saying
Thousands stayed up past midnight to listen to Drake's three new albums, and they had mixed opinions.
More tickets to Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival tickets are on sale. Here's how to get them
A new wave of tickets was released at 10 a.m. Friday, after an initial 220,000 tickets were claimed on May 6.
In landmark ruling, Supreme Court creates pathway to sue for intimate partner violence, patterns of ‘coercive control’
The new tort of intimate partner violence focuses on “coercive control,” establishing a new legal path for lawsuits based on patterns of behaviour over time.
Trump says China agreed to buy 200 Boeing planes and signaled interest in as many as 750
The White House has not released details of the deal, and the company itself has not commented.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. set to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, sources say
Adani’s lawyer, a former Trump attorney, told U.S. officials a planned $10-billion U.S. investment could not move forward while the case proceeded
U.K. government faces weeks of uncertainty as PM Starmer struggles to stay in power
One Cabinet member resigned, dozens of lawmakers called for the prime minister to quit and his new policy proposals were largely ignored
Indonesia's first giant panda cub Rio growing and healthy before his public debut
The first giant panda born in Indonesia squirmed as veterinarians checked his hearing and eyesight and confirmed the furry cub was growing and healthy Friday before his public debut later this month.
Tehran has ‘no trust’ in U.S., will negotiate only if it is serious, Iran’s foreign minister says
All vessels can pass through Strait of Hormuz except those ‘at war’ with Tehran, Abbas Araqchi told reporters in New Delhi
New Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province kills 65
Deaths and suspected cases have been recorded mainly in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, Africa CDC said in a statement
U.K.'s Starmer under pressure as top minister quits, rival eyes return
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government resigned on Thursday, accusing him of political drift, while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham moved closer to a return to Parliament and a challenge for the Labour Party leadership.
Zelensky vows revenge after Russian strike on Kyiv housing block kills 24
It was struck on Thursday during Russia’s heaviest air attack since war began
Trump touts trade deals, warns on Iran after talks with China's Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump boasted of progress on trade following a second day of talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, and claimed the Chinese leader signalled a desire to help on Iran.
Trump touts Iran success in China, but it’s Xi who came out on top
While both sides can be pleased with the summit, Beijing emerged as the winner almost by default
Surging anti-migrant protests in South Africa spark continental backlash
Countries such as Ghana have made formal diplomatic complaints and arranged evacuation flights for their nationals
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Global News
5 Italian tourists dead after exploring underwater caves in Maldives
The tourists were in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres, according to the foreign ministry in Rome.
Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Congo, hundreds of cases suspected
This outbreak comes five months after another deadly spread of the Ebola virus in the central African nation, which led to 43 deaths.
Cuban officials meet with CIA director after country says fuel has run out
Thursday's meeting comes weeks after the Cuban government confirmed it had recently met with U.S. officials amid high tensions over the U.S. energy blockade and growing blackouts.
Eurovision director says door is open for Canada to join song contest
Martin Green told the BBC on Wednesday that 'nothing's particularly come over my desk' from Canada but acknowledged 'we are an open place' for new participants outside of Europe.
Hansen credits Canadian Space Agency for Artemis II success in crew’s visit
Jeremy Hansen told a cheering crowd in Longueuil, Que., that many of the people in the Canadian Space Agency helped make the mission a success.
Police in France alert drivers to ‘unpredictable’ hazard of drunken deer
Police said that drunk animals can be dangerous to drivers if they are not vigilant and shared a viral video of an intoxicated deer in France's Burgundy region running in circles.
Trump warned by Xi that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly.
Ottawa working to get Canadian companies selling goods on Chinese platforms
The federal government is pushing to get Canadian companies on major Chinese e-commerce platforms as the two countries deepen their ties.
‘Canada has so much to offer’: Artemis crew on Canadian space exploration
The crew first met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday morning in his office, followed by a sold-out public discussion in Ottawa.
Céline Dion’s Paris Olympic gown on display in Montreal
Iconic Dior gown worn by Céline Dion at Paris Olympics opening ceremony goes on display at McCord Stewart Museum until Sept. 7.
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New York Times
Fierce Fights Over House Seats to Replace Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler
Nancy Pelosi and Jerrold Nadler are retiring, prompting competitive races to succeed them. Whoever wins their seats could tap big donors and shape the Democratic Party.
Kataib Hezbollah Commander Accused of Planning Attacks on N.Y.C.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of directing and urging others to attack American and Israeli interests. Prosecutors say he is a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia with ties to Iran.
Justice Dept. Aims to Use Terrorism Laws to Target Mexican Officials
The Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using new terrorism statutes.
Replacing a Royal Hand-Me-Down That Finally Frayed
Three years after King Charles III was crowned, the Royal Opera House in London hung plush new stage curtains bearing the monarch’s insignia — but only after the old ones gave up the ghost.
Omaha Bar Is Not a Barbershop, State Barber Board Tells a Bar Named ‘Barber Shop’
The establishment changed its name this week from the Barber Shop Blackstone to the Censored Shop Blackstone in protest while it is suing the state in federal court.
Republicans Waited to Challenge Trump on the Iran War. Now It May Be Too Late.
Having deferred to the president for months, G.O.P. lawmakers missed crucial milestones to try to limit his war powers. That has tied their hands in seeking parameters and exit criteria.
German Chancellor, After Iran Spat With Trump, Reports ‘Good’ Phone Call
The call, initiated by Friedrich Merz, came soon after he told young people, “I am a great admirer of America. My admiration is not increasing at the moment.”
Large Ebola Outbreak Is Declared in Congo
Dozens of deaths and hundreds of infections are suspected, an African agency said. Health experts were alarmed that the outbreak hadn’t been announced sooner.
In Kentucky, the Iran War Complicates a Republican Primary
Representative Thomas Massie, the incumbent, has opposed President Trump’s military strikes on Iran. He is now facing the biggest challenge of his career.
Why ‘Smart’ Products Have Started to Look Like the Dumb Choice
How Wi-Fi-connecting, app-based tech led to a backlash in the name of simplicity.
CNBC
Trump told Xi ‘I don't talk about’ whether U.S. would defend Taiwan from China
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Bristol Myers Squibb turns to China to develop new drugs in newest cross-continent collaboration
U.S. drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb inked a partnership with a Chinese company that some say could mark the next wave of collaboration across continents.
European stocks close lower as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index finished Friday's session in negative territory.
Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can't wait to sell them
Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.
Magnum Ice Cream stock soars after report of potential private equity takeover
It comes just six months after Magnum spun off from Unilever to create the world's largest standalone ice cream maker.
How China and U.S. eased the Middle East oil shock and kept prices from spiking even higher
China and the U.S., the world's two largest economies, wield great influence over the oil market and are using it to help plug the supply gap.
Oil prices jump after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America.
China will buy more U.S. oil because it is a natural trade partner, says Energy Secretary Wright
China relies heavily on crude oil imports from the Middle East but those supplies are mostly cut off due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Cerebras stock falls 10% after blockbuster IPO debut — here's what's happening
Cerebras Systems' shares were lower in early trading Friday, after its blockbuster stock market debut on Thursday.
Why Britain’s potential next PM is putting investors on edge
Traders fear a new left-leaning U.K. government led by Andy Burnham would challenge the country's fiscal discipline.
Washington Post
Tumultuous, bloody week unfolds in Ukraine and Russia after brief ceasefire
A Russian airstrike on a Kyiv apartment complex that killed at least 24 people and a Ukrainian strike on residential buildings and an oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, suggested no end is in sight to the war.
In northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won.
A soldier taught a 12-year-old how to disable the fiber-optic drones that Russia has been using to hunt Ukrainian civilians in a campaign the U.N. has labeled a war crime.
U.S. sank millions in failed mission to stem crisis in Haiti. It’s trying again.
A larger multinational security force will have broader authority to combat rising gang violence than its predecessor but could face similar funding challenges.
In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi’s goal — equal footing with U.S.
The image of peer superpowers during President Trump’s visit displayed a dynamic that analysts say the Chinese have long sought and Americans had resisted.
Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts’
China’s leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump’s effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals.
Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones
Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after suspected Ukrainian drones headed for Russia crossed into her country, sparking concerns about its defenses.
Putin remark on war ‘coming to a close’ points to exhaustion, not peace, analysts say
The Russian president is facing pressure not only from a stalemate on the battlefield but also from a battered economy that is fueling discontent.
‘These are our people.’ Lebanon’s medics carry on through grief, injuries.
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, dozens of volunteers eat, sleep and pray at a small hospital, waiting to respond to the next airstrike.
Rubio is banned from China, but Beijing may have found a way around it
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.
China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds
A confidential assessment, circulating as President Donald Trump begins his highly anticipated trip to Beijing, shows shifts in several key areas of competition.
BBC
What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.
New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.
Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdog
Responding to the criticism the government said it would "publish as much material as we can as soon as possible".
Middlesbrough want Southampton kicked out of play-offs over Spygate
Middlesbrough demand Southampton's expulsion from the Championship play-offs over spying allegations.
I'm a passionate lad and I love it at Everton - Pickford
Jordan Pickford speaks to Wayne Rooney about Everton, England at the World Cup and becoming number one.
Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.
The Week: How did Labour get here and where do they go now?
And who are the potential challengers to Keir Starmer?
Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Saturday's rally has been organised by anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.
Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
The family of sixth form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.
Referee Beaton under police surveillance, says SFA
The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of recent penalty controversy.
The Independent
Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers
The Justice Department will seek the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum
Ten-term Democrat Steve Cohen drops House reelection bid after Tennessee redistricting
The announcement comes after the Supreme Court’s decision virtually killing the Voting Rights Act
New Virginia law banning `assault firearms' prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation banning certain semi-automatic firearms
Starmer latest: Burnham cleared to stand in Makerfield by-election paving way for leadership challenge
Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again but will face tough competition from Reform UK
Labour leadership race: Key moments in the challenge to take on Keir Starmer
The Labour Party now looks likely to face an intense leadership battle
Kim Kardashian helps pay $500,000 bond to free former death row inmate Richard Glossip
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated Richard Glossip’s murder conviction earlier this year — and he is now allowed to live at home with his wife as he awaits his new trial
Trump’s giant gold statue has divided members at his golf course: ‘I wouldn’t put one in my home’
Trump allies insisted the gold statue of the president was not a form of idolatry, while some of the golfers at the club were simply bemused
DWP criticised for PIP changes excluding young people under 25
Disability charities have said the plans penalise young people ‘because of their age’
Burnham approved to stand in by-election opening path to Westminster to challenge Starmer
Labour’s ruling body had faced intense pressure to allow Mr Burnham to run, following its decision to block him from running in the Gorton and Denton contest earlier this year
Jane Schoenbrun's queer slasher movie 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' jolts Cannes
A bold, bloody queer slasher film starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson gave the Cannes Film Festival a gonzo jolt
