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CBC.ca

2 people arrested after hanging 'power of love' banner on Empire State Building antenna

Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.

Officials fear medical crisis as Venezuelans displaced by quakes crowd shelters, hospitals

Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are living in dismal sanitary conditions without access to clean water as already strained hospitals struggle to cope with an influx of emergency patients following the June 24 earthquakes that have killed more than 2,000. Aid workers say the country is facing a major medical crisis that, unless quickly controlled, will take more lives in the days and weeks ahead.

Teen driver charged after man on riding lawnmower killed in fatal collision in North Dumfries, Ont.

A 16-year-old has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death, speeding and stunt driving after a fatal collision between a car and riding lawnmower last month. A 51-year-old North Dumfries Township man died in the collision.

Actor Danny Glover reveals he has Alzheimer's disease

Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easy-going police officer in the Lethal Weapon franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.

Is multiculturalism a plus? It is in Canada, helping boost its identity, new report indicates

Sixty-six per cent of Canadians agree that multiculturalism has contributed positively to the country's identity, according to a new study by the Environics Institute and Global Migration Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University. The findings from the online survey of 6,818 adult Canadians come amid changing attitudes toward immigration.

2 legendary polar exploration shipwrecks are about to get their 21st-century close-up

An ambitious expedition will use Canadian technology to revisit two legendary polar exploration shipwrecks. The goal: create detailed digital twins of Quest and Terra Nova while leaving the historic wrecks undisturbed on the sea floor.

N.L.'s loss, sacrifice in France remembered on both sides of the Atlantic — 110 years later

More than a century after Newfoundland and Labrador soldiers far from home in northern France lost their lives, their sacrifice is still being honoured.

Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74

Victor Willis, Village People's lead singer and co-writer of hits including Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man, has died one day before what would have been the Dallas-born entertainer's 75th birthday.

I walked across Canada and it changed what I thought I knew about it

For most of her life, Sonya Richmond's understanding of Canada came from maps, media and flying quickly between major landmarks. That changed when she spent years walking across the country on the Trans Canada Trail.
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Toronto Star

Toronto Fringe Festival 2026: A complete guide with reviews and our critics’ top picks

The two-week festival, running at venues across the city, will feature more than 120 shows, including musicals, clown comedies and family dramas.

Cristiano Ronaldo fans block busy Toronto highway for a glimpse of World Cup Portugal team bus

Dozens of soccer fans lined the shoulder of Highway 427 at Dundas Street Wednesday afternoon ahead of Thursday's Portugal vs Croatia match.

NHL free agency recap: Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky; Nick Paul acquired from Lightning; Chayka adds four forwards

New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka made plenty of moves to start his first NHL free agency with the organization.

Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky, acquire Nick Paul and make intentions clear for next season

The two-time Stanley Cup winner and two-time Vezina winner represents the biggest free agent signing in Toronto’s net since signing Ed Belfour in 2002.

Maple leaves, World Cup fever and 35 C heat: Toronto bustles with activity on a sweltering Canada Day

The city was under a severe heat warning for Canada Day, but that didn't stop World Cup fans from showing their colours.

'You better show some respect' — Canadian rocker Bryan Adams takes aim at Donald Trump in new single '51st State'

"Let me give you some advice, mister," Bryan Adams sings, "We'll never be the 51st state."

Your Canada Day playlist: We ranked the 25 greatest Toronto songs of all time

The best tunes written about the city, from Rush to Joni Mitchell to Drake to k-os.

Canada, U.S. and Mexico will not renew free trade agreement 'in its current form.' Deal will be subject to annual reviews

In the immediate term, the move changes little, but will contribute to ongoing investment and business uncertainty as the North American free trade pact becomes subject to annual reviews.

OPP identify man killed in 1988 Toronto crash as missing 19-year-old

Bradley Verbeek, who was last seen in London, Ont., in December 1987, was recently identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Toronto in May 1988, the OPP said Tuesday.

How the 'Ronaldo effect' is electrifying Toronto ahead of Portugal's crucial round of 32 match with Croatia

“Whether you’re in Europe, or South America, or North America, the Middle East, you know who ‘CR7’ is.”
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Globe and Mail

Trump administration sues California, Virginia over new gun laws restricting semi-automatic firearms

Lawsuits filed by U.S. Justice Department in federal court say laws violate the Second Amendment

Kane’s late heroics rescue England in 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo

England will face co-hosts Mexico in Mexico City on Sunday in the round of 16

Traditionalists consecrate bishops without consent from Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican has threatened to excommunicate both the new bishops and priests involved in the ceremony

Trump administration pushing people with disabilities, homeless to margins of society, advocates warn

Administration moves special education programs to health department and lowers barrier to institutionalization

Venezuelan medics warn untreated wounds, infections biggest dangers for survivors after earthquakes

Earthquakes killed at least 2,295 and left more than 11,000 injured, officials say

Drug seizures at U.S.-Canada border dropped by more than half in the last year, U.S. officials say

Republican lawmakers claimed that Mexican cartels are looking to Canada as the U.S. cracks down on smuggling at its southern border

Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery for second time in one week, Zelensky says

Ufa refinery one of Russia’s largest producers of oil and gas products; Russian long-range attacks on Ukraine continue

Federal Judge bars Pentagon requirement that journalists be accompanied by an escort

Judge Paul L. Friedman said the rule violated the first amendment, after New York Times sued Department of Defence for second time in five months

New Fed Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

Wall Street investors expect the Federal Reserve could hike key interest rate from 3.6 per cent to 3.9 per cent as soon as September

Speculation around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding fuels search for easter eggs

Fans, internet sleuths and news media alike scramble for clues about the highly secretive big day, expected as soon as this week
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Global News

4 dead in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations

The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the deaths.

B.C. journalist tormented by Chinese tycoon’s followers relieved after jail sentence

Gao, a critic of Guo's, was targeted by the tycoon's supporters who stationed themselves outside his Surrey, B.C., home for 77 days in 2020.

Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue Team shares images from Venezuela after earthquakes

The team of volunteers, including two firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officials and two dogs, has spent days scouring the debris for survivors.

‘Booby-trapped package’ explodes in Monaco, injuring Ukrainian oligarch

The attack shocked the country on the Mediterranean coast, one of the world’s smallest sovereign states known for its high concentration of ultra-wealthy residents.

China slaps 73.5% preliminary tariff on pea starch from Canada

The Ministry of Commerce said its investigation had found that Canadian pea starch was being "dumped" in China, causing "material injury to the domestic industry."

Ukraine drone strikes hit major Russian satellite centre near Moscow

In a post on X on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote that long-range defences had reached the Dubna space communications centre in the Moscow region.

U.K. lays out future defence plan with technology focus, fight over money

Like other NATO countries, the U.K. is under pressure to increase defence spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable United States.

Best known example of Etruscan paintings displayed in Italy

The ministry announced in May that it had acquired the fresco panels, dating from the 4th century, from members of the Torlonia family.

What happens to CUSMA on July 1? The paths ahead as review set to begin

July 1 is the date set out in CUSMA for the countries to either formally extend the agreement another 16 years or continue under annual reviews for up to a decade.

Venezuela faces aftershocks as questions mount over earthquake response

Five days after the twin quakes, questions loomed about whether the cash-strapped government will be able to care for thousands of people who have been left homeless.
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New York Times

¿Y Si Sí? The World Cup Delivers Hope to Mexico

Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets in celebrations of collective joy, resilience and hope.

As Earthquake Death Toll Mounts, Venezuela Grapples With Recovering and Burying Bodies

As the death toll mounts, thousands of bodies have overwhelmed Venezuela’s forensic system, turning a seaport into a temporary morgue.

World Cup Success Is Giving Americans ‘Permission to Be Patriotic’

Heading into the World Cup, many Americans had mixed feelings about the tournament and their nation.

N.Y.P.D. Memo Outlines Taylor Swift Wedding Events at the Garden

Law enforcement officials in the city are preparing to monitor the pop star’s two-day event at Madison Square Garden, and several streets in the area will be closed.

U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Killed People. That’s the Truth.

Musk insists that his demolition of humanitarian aid didn’t cost lives. So I propose he take a trip with me.

Couple Climbs Needle of Empire State Building

After making the climb, the pair unfurled a large black banner and apparently posted to Instagram. Video shows one person proposing to the other.

Can ‘Chalant’ Dating Help More People Find Love? Ask Taylor and Travis.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the poster children for enthusiastic romance. Some regular daters are pining for a similar dynamic.

Crypto Brought Trump a Huge Windfall, Even as Many Investors Lost Big

President Trump and his family reaped vast financial rewards from a memecoin that generated losses for hundreds of thousands of investors.

The Democratic Incumbents Most at Risk of Losing to Progressive Primary Challengers in 2026

A wave of outsider fervor has already knocked out a number of incumbents in primary races. Several more face spirited opposition.

JD Vance Defends Iran War in Speech to Military Members

The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end.

CNBC

Treasury yields rise as Fed Chairman Warsh says 'prices are too high'

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday, as investors awaited more data and clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.

Meta pops 9% as company makes cloud push to sell excess AI compute power capacity

The new business is a welcome signal for some investors who have been uneasy about the company's infrastructure spending plans.

U.S. won’t renew USMCA, opening door for negotiations with Canada and Mexico

President Donald Trump's "primary" issue with USMCA centers on America's trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, a senior administration official said.

Warsh faces multiple alternative inflation signs as Fed charts new course

Warsh has said that inflation is a "choice." The same could also be true of how inflation is measured.

Buy the UK DIP? Defense stocks lifted by $20 billion spending boost as gilts come under fire

British defense stocks are marching higher once again after the U.K. confirmed a near-$20 billion military spending boost on Tuesday.

Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June, less than expected, ADP reports

Companies added slightly fewer workers than forecast, with hiring targeted heavily toward healthcare-related sectors.

Tech leads first half stock gains — but the biggest winners weren't in the U.S.

U.S. Big Tech stocks enjoyed strong gains — despite a sharp sell-off at the end of June — but were largely outperformed by their international counterparts.  

South Korean government discriminated against Coupang, U.S. companies, House report finds

The House Judiciary Committee said the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, in a new report.

Gold losses ease after worst quarter in 13 years as interest rate fears hit bullion

Gold fell further on Wednesday, with bullion continuing its slide after suffering its worst quarter since 2013.

Employers who laid off workers citing AI are already starting to regret it

Companies are realizing artificial intelligence can't do everything after all, prompting them to rehire employees to grow their businesses

Washington Post

Pope Leo plans to send a message about migrants on July Fourth

The pope's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, desperate migrants' gateway to the West, will set up a split-screen moment as President Donald Trump holds an Independence Day rally.

After quakes trap Venezuelans, the government impedes rescuers and aid

In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.

As war stalls, Putin concedes he never cut a deal with Trump in Alaska

The Kremlin had framed the Anchorage summit as a turning point for the war in Ukraine. Now, Putin admits there was no deal, perhaps to get U.S. to help to broker a new one.

With little official help, Venezuelans in earthquakes rescue themselves

After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors, and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.

Trump says U.S. and Iran will meet to negotiate after days of strikes

Both sides will “stand down for now,” a U.S. official said, as talks are set to continue in Qatar. Iran hasn’t publicly confirmed the meeting.

BBC

Teenage boy injured after shooting in Birmingham

The boy was taken to hospital to be treated for "potentially life-threatening" gunshot injuries, police said in a statement.

More than 300 arrests in organised immigration crime crackdown

The National Police Chiefs' Council says said the five-day operation led to hundreds of arrests and seizures of more than £1m in cash.

Vintage Djokovic 'in full flow' to crush Tsitsipas as Sinner wins

Novak Djokovic outclasses Stefanos Tsitsipas in a statement performance to reach the Wimbledon third round.

Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'

Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.

Did hydration breaks spark England comeback?

England came from behind to beat DR Congo and reach the last 16 of the World Cup, but did the momentum noticeably swing their way after the hydration breaks?

Rayner offers support to Burnham's 'vision' to devolve power to communities

Rayner argued the "devolution revolution" has already begun in England but more needs to be done.

Genuine superstar Kane produces his biggest England moment

Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Genuine superstar Kane produces his biggest England moment

Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years

Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.

Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali

Tottenham Hotspur agree a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali.

The Independent

Guatemala’s new attorney general vows to dismantle predecessor’s 'repressive' legacy

Gabriel García Luna, Guatemala’s new attorney general, pledges to dismantle his predecessor Consuelo Porras’ administration, which he calls “repressive and vengeful.”

US egg producers to donate millions of eggs and pay $3.3 billion in DOJ settlement

Average U.S. egg prices reached a record high of approximately $6.23 per dozen in March 2025

Mitch McConnell found unconscious after ‘heart attack’ last month: reports

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican received CPR and was rushed to the hospital following the June 14 health incident at his Washington home

Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas' restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives

A federal judge in Arkansas is throwing out some state laws that put extra restrictions on efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives

Three kids forced a law change after being told they needed to pay $400 to run a lemonade stand

Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would end permit requirements for kids running lemonade stands

See inside Trump’s new $400m Air Force One that was gifted by Qatar

Members of the Trump administration showed off the lavish interior of the new plane for the first time as the president headed to North Dakota

California officially designates Bruce Lee Day to honor the martial arts icon

Born in San Francisco in 1940, Lee held birthright citizenship

MAGA pol brags about going to eat steak and lobster - and doesn’t care much that Americans can’t afford it

‘Affordability? What’re you talking about?’ Texas Republican Troy Nehls said

Life-threatening fungal infection that can live on surfaces for weeks is rising in the US

The infection typically affects people with severe medical conditions and patients can be infectious for more than two years without any symptoms

Megyn Kelly admits she ‘can’t stand’ the Trump family’s ‘grifty’ moves

The right-wing media personality said she’s ‘disappointed with some aspects’ of Trump’s presidency