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CBC.ca

U.S., Iran pause attacks for 2nd straight day

The U.S. paused its attacks on Iran for a second straight day on Sunday, and Tehran said it had done so, too, as efforts continued to bring the countries back to negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal largely undermined by recent exchanges of fire.

Hundreds of Torontonians celebrate after feds reject Billy Bishop jet expansion

Hundreds of Toronto residents and advocates are celebrating after the federal government rejected support for a proposed expansion to accommodate jets at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport.

Several roads reopen in Edmonton after thunderstorm, high winds

The City of Edmonton says some roads have reopened, but numerous others remain flooded after Saturday night's downpour.

France wildfires creep toward wine city of Bordeaux

A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, bringing the total forced out of their homes to a staggering 220,000 in one region alone as flames crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux.

2 Jewish-owned bakeries damaged in Toronto with one hit by gunfire: police

Toronto police are investigating after two separate locations of a Jewish-owned bakery chain reported damage, with one hit by gunfire, on Sunday morning.

Edmonton military captain to be honoured in new Heritage Minute

A new Heritage Minute honouring Capt. Jonathan Snyder and the men and women who served in Afghanistan was being film at CFB Wainwright.

Carney calls August byelections for 3 ridings in Ontario, Quebec and B.C.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called three byelections in the B.C. riding of North Vancouver–Capilano, the Ontario riding of Beaches-East York and the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord.

Canada's Liendo swims to 100m butterfly gold, Black wins historic gymnastics title at Glasgow 2026

Toronto swimmer Joshua Liendo and Halifax gymnast Ellie Black added gold medals to Canada's tally at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.
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Globe and Mail

Berlin Pride attack suspect was flagged for terror links

A known Islamist suspected of driving a minivan into a crowd near a major LGBTQ Pride gathering in Berlin was shot dead by law enforcement officers in the city's Spandau district, police said on Sunday.

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate,’ dismisses accusations of war crimes

Mamdani encouraged the U.S. government to execute the arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Israel’s Prime Minister

Survivors search for answers as pathologists examine remains of buried children in Tuam, Ireland

Similar forensic techniques could be used to identify Indigenous children who went missing from residential schools in Canada

Marvel Studios unveils Ghost Rider starring Ryan Gosling and Black Panther 3 at Comic-Con

Panel also featured first-look footage from Avengers: Doomsday.

Wildfires threaten French cities as Europe battles blazes

Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic city of Bordeaux, at the heart of France's winelands, on Sunday as France and Spain battled blazes that have forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.

U.S., Iran pause strikes even as conflict spreads to Red Sea and Caspian

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran accused Ukraine of targeting one of its vessels in the Caspian Sea.

U.S. nuclear regulators seek to eliminate key radiation safety practice

Trump is aiming to quadruple nuclear energy production due to surging electricity demand

France’s D-Day landing beaches, Greece’s Mount Olympus among sites added to World Heritage List

UNESCO also adds the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara and South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape

Spike in defence spending is boosting flight times, RCAF chief says

Yearly RCAF flying hours, which fell over the past decade, are now on an upswing thanks to a boost in defence funding

Israel pitches tech partnership and safer AI to Canada despite diplomatic tensions

Israeli ambassador says technology and AI co-operation could help keep ties alive despite deep strains in the bilateral relationship over wars in the Middle East
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Global News

Suspect in fatal Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police

Authorities said the suspect had come to authorities’ attention in the past because of numerous previous crimes, of which he didn’t give details.

Israel pitches high-tech trade, safer AI to Canada amid diplomatic tensions

Prime Minister Mark Carney has never had a formal call or meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.

A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd

One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.

Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge

A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors said on Saturday.

More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn

Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate as crews battle fast-moving flames fuelled by extreme heat.

Trump says ‘show must go on’ at rescheduled correspondents’ dinner

Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner as organizers honoured Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales for his actions during April's shooting.

ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan, the first time in its history the court has made such a move.

Qantas jet lands in Australia after 19-hour non-stop test flight from France

The Australian carrier plans to start selling tickets for its non-stop flight in February, CEO Vanessa Hudson told an event in Toulouse, France, in June, Reuters reported.

Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboard

Paramedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben.

Meet the donkey brigade that’s helping curb wildfires in Spain

Research shows that the use of grazing animals can reduce the rate at which fires spread and therefore make them easier to control and put out.
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New York Times

Oil Prices Fall After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day

No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict.

Netanyahu Accuses Mamdani of ‘Hate Speech’ After Mayor’s Video Address

The Israeli prime minister criticized Mr. Mamdani for releasing a video last week in which the mayor called for the federal government to arrest Mr. Netanyahu for war crimes.

Meet Jeffrey Epstein’s Girlfriend, Who Stands to Inherit Much of His Estate

Karyna Shuliak, 37, is a complicated and unusual figure in the disgraced financier’s world who has been trying to blend into obscurity since his death.

Berlin Pride Event Attacker Killed in Police Shootout, Officials Say

The confrontation with the suspect in what has been described as a likely act of Islamist terrorism occurred as a large-scale manhunt was underway, the authorities said.

Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope

With surrounding towns in southwestern France evacuated and fire still spreading rapidly, several thousand are sheltering in the city, unsure what will become of their homes.

Why Paramount Paused Its Blockbuster $111 Billion Deal for Warner Bros.

A flurry of negotiations last week cleared the way for an antitrust court battle with states that could determine the fate of the two iconic media giants.

The Indian Diaspora in New York Joins the ‘Cockroach Party’ Protests

Hundreds of Indians abroad gathered in Manhattan to support the Gen Z-led movement that rocked the Indian government and led to the resignation of its education minister.

Inside the Phone-Throwing Drama at the Troubled, Broke Democratic Party

The Democrats should be well positioned to make gains in this year’s midterms. But inside party headquarters, every week brings paranoia, worries about money and, on occasion, emotional eruptions.

Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer

A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.

Employers Fear Labor Shortage as Many Immigrants Lose Protected Status

A recent Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to end a humanitarian program that has allowed about one million immigrants to work legally in the U.S.

CNBC

Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

For Gen X investors, dotcom bubble haunts stock market portfolios closing in on retirement 

Many Americans in the 50-55 age range have 10 to 15 work years left, extending 401(k), IRA growth investing, but they can't afford an ill-timed market crash. 

Inside the S&P 500 AI boom, industrials are getting as rich as tech stocks

The industrials sector of the stock market is benefitting from the AI infrastructure boom with its P/E ratio up close to tech levels and investor flows strong.

New UK Prime Minister Burnham says he would be prepared to call out Trump

Burnham said he had a phone conversation with Trump on Monday when he officially took on the role, describing it as "a good exchange".

Cocoa prices are easing. So why is chocolate still so expensive?

Chocolate firms look to win shoppers back with premium products and social media trends after poor weather conditions, tariffs, and the Iran war hit sales.

Imax 70 mm screenings become the biggest star for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Moviegoers are traveling, lining up and paying premiums to see Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ in scarce Imax 70 mm screenings.

Russian attack cuts power to around 150,000 in Ukraine’s north as Kyiv hits missile, oil facilities

The update comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed strikes on a key missile components facility in the Russian city of Kirov.

Trump sued hours after new tariffs take effect, as experts say they may not hold up

President Donald Trump has renewed a flurry of tariffs, including slapping 25% duties on Brazilian imports and vowing 50% tariffs on goods from Canada.

From Silicon Valley to DC, the tech world is suddenly obsessed with one concept in AI: Distillation

Distillation has long been a topic for AI wonks, but it's become a hot-button issue of late as techies and lawmakers debate how it should be regulated.

Analysis: A powerful new coalition of AI skeptics is coalescing right in Trump's blind spot

Evangelicals, labor unions and anti-AI-data-center activists are part of a groundswell worrying about how fast technology is changing.

Washington Post

See what it’s like to use a North Korean smartphone under Kim Jong Un

North Koreans are banking, getting makeup tutorials and using period trackers on their phones. But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control.

Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery as Iran war widens to Red Sea

The strikes by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels could add to the pressure on global oil markets on top of disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

BBC

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?

The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

UK's most parched regions miss chance for rain ahead of next heatwave

Much of the UK continues to experience very dry conditions after a summer marked by low rainfall and recurring heatwaves.

Girlguiding unveils first major uniform redesign since 1990

Under the new rules, members will be able to wear a top from the new range with their own trousers.

UK papers: Youth benefits 'crack down' and Gatwick 'Fly and dry'

Andy Burnham's latest policy plans dominate many of Monday's newspapers.

Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider

During a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, the actor says the character is one he has "wanted to play for a very long time".

Boy, 16, charged with murder after Luton stabbing

Four other teenagers have been arrested over the same incident, which left a 17-year-old boy dead.

PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say

The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.

Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage

Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says

Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

The Independent

2-year-old boy overdoses on cocaine on the Jersey Shore

Alexander Moles was charged after the youngster fell ill in North Wildwood at Jersey Shore

Chinook crash victims’ families urge Burnham to order fresh review into tragedy

The cause of the crash, which killed 29 serving military personnel, has never been established

Barack Obama to return to UK to discuss ‘what comes next for America’

The 44th president will appear in three major cities

UK’s North–South life expectancy divide widens as study finds shocking differences

UK life expectancy is now also lowest of all comparable high-income countries, apart from Germany and the US

Man accused of filming himself ‘wrestling’ sharks is arrested

Connor Seifert has been charged with nine counts of unlawful fishing

Badenoch writes open letter to Burnham with challenge over tax hikes to fund social care reform

Social care is not free at the point of use and high costs sometimes mean people are forced to sell their homes

Influencer killed by husband after she accused him of being pedophile on TikTok, police say

Jeremiah ‘Shawn’ Duffey was accused of inappropriately touching a 15-year-old girl who played on the basketball team he coached, according to police

Burnham hosts Zelensky and offers ‘stone cloak’ devices just a week after taking PM job

Britain will hand over the intellectual property behind its new ‘Stone Cloak’ electronic warfare system to Ukraine

‘Like the apocalypse’: Narrow escapes of those left homeless by Spain’s wildfires

Two major fires near Madrid merged into a single, rapidly spreading blaze