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CBC.ca

Oshawa, Ont. man pleads guilty to stealing Texas Republican Party data

Lawyers for an Ontario man accused of stealing and leaking Texan Republican Party data in 2021 say he has pleaded guilty before a Canadian court.

Pressure grows on Quebec premier to hold inquiry into racism within Montreal police

A coalition of groups have sent a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette, reiterating the call for the province to hold a public inquiry into racism and racial profiling within Montreal police. This demand is in connection with the allegations of racism that led to the police force investigating 16 officers at a police station in the city's Montréal-Nord borough.

Scallop scarcity: Some P.E.I. restaurants removing the dish from menus as prices soar

Pan-seared scallops have been a top-selling menu item at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers — second only to lobster.

This couple’s car was stolen with their dog inside. They took matters into their own hands

Maggi MacDonald and Peter LeBlanc had just spotted their stolen vehicle driving right in front of them and prayed their dog Tim was still inside. What happened next was a dramatic roadside showdown as MacDonald and LeBlanc confronted three people in an attempt to recover their car — and their dog.

Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides

The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.

Frank Stronach could learn fate in sexual assault trial on Friday

An Ontario judge could render her decision Friday on whether Frank Stronach is guilty of any of the sexual assault charges against him, four months after the Canadian businessman went on trial in a Toronto courtroom.

Celebrations. Lineups. Ticket struggles. Is the FIFA Fan Festival worth it?

For some, the fan fest is nothing but joy. It's a special celebration that Toronto has the opportunity to host, bringing together global food, fandom and music. But other fans say the event has its issues.

Trump routinely trashes the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement. How is his deal different?

The memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to end the war on Iran has sparked comparisons to the 2015 deal signed by the Obama administration and other nations.
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Toronto Star

Frank Stronach guilty on two charges at Toronto sex assault trial. Billionaire acquitted on rape allegations

Frank Stronach still faces another trial in Newmarket on historical sex assault charges, set for next year.

Maple Leafs land defenceman Raddysh in sign-and-trade with Lightning

The 30-year-old Toronto native signed a reported eight-year contract worth more than US$8 million annually as part of the move.

What Americans think about Trump's handling of Iran, according to a new AP-NORC poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as he suggested a deal with Iran had…

First 'Funny Girl' at Shaw Festival, then 'Cabaret': Meet the breakout Toronto performer taking on theatre legends

Actor Sara Farb tackles the ghost of Barbra Streisand at the Shaw Festival before starring in a new production of "Cabaret."

Teen guilty of murder in execution of random stranger outside North York highrise. Crown may seek adult sentence

There was no motive other than it appears the group of four gunmen were bent on intimidating the Jane-Falstaff neighbourhood.

Can you be a touring musician and a good dad? Canadian artist CRi is trying, for his toddler son

Playing a different city every night and new fatherhood don't always mix. Progressive house musician Christophe Dubé is finding ways to make it work.

How a border collie named Sally is helping the World Cup with its Canada goose problem

Keeping the pitch in good condition at the Etobicoke training facility is not easy — even for a practised herder.

In 'The Death of Robin Hood,' Hugh Jackman aims to subvert the legend. He hits his target beautifully

The film, written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, takes a much grimmer view of the anti-hero than earlier portrayals do.

I was there at Donald Trump's White House prize fight. It was more than just obscene

Yes, it was commercial. But what isn't in America?

Her nine-year-old autistic son is frozen out by the Ontario social services strike. 'He probably will go quiet again'

Many Ontario families have been left without essential support, as the strike involving community and social service workers is in its fourth week.
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Globe and Mail

World Cup ticket buyers left in the lurch as resale purchases fall through

Fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders that were cancelled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems

How to avoid World Cup ticket scams online

Looking for a World Cup ticket? The buzz around the soccer tournament now under way across North America might inspire a last-minute search online, but fans should be wary of cyber scammers.

U.K.'s Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would stand in any leadership contest, after potential rival Andy Burnham won a vote for a parliamentary seat to return to Westminster, paving the way for a challenge.

Andy Burnham wins Westminster seat, sets up bid to oust U.K. PM Starmer

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday, setting up a bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.

Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon in intense fighting as U.S.-Iran talks postponed

Israel’s military said Friday its forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent agreement between Iran and the United States to end their war.

Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefire after fighting postpones U.S.-Iran talks

Iranian officials didn’t travel as planned to Switzerland, insisting that fighting in Lebanon must stop before talks can take place, officials say

Andy Burnham’s by-election win sets up bid to oust British PM Starmer

Starmer says he would not walk away from his job, vowing to fight any challenge

U.S. strike on boat in Pacific Ocean kills three

Latest attack brings number of people killed in boat strikes by U.S. military to at least 211

U.S. conservatives and Tehran agree: The peace deal is a big win for Iran

Trump and Vance have spent the week defending the deal against critics who say it is lopsided

Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bono and others perform at opening of Obama Presidential Center

Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with help from music legends and superstar acts, including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Bono, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony and Eddie Vedder.
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Global News

Italian diplomat cancels trip to U.S. as Meloni slams Trump

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and Italy.

Canadian citizen killed in South Africa shooting at Kruger National Park

A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Thursday in an apparent accident at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.

U.S. and Iran call off talks due to fighting in Lebanon, officials say

Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, three officials said.

Why strategic oil reserve refills will take ‘a lot of time’ after Iran deal

If the Strait of Hormuz reopens following the signing of the Iran peace deal on Friday, experts say it will still take some time to replenish the world's strategic oil stockpiles.

Hegseth slams NATO and ‘middle powers’ talk, launches Europe troop review

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech appeared to take a veiled dig at recent remarks made by Prime Minister Mark Carney about middle powers needing to band together.

Vance defends Iran deal, says U.S. ‘only powerful ally’ Israel has left

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war.

New evidence of origin of the black death a ‘complete surprise’ experts say

There were thoughts that early strains may have been mild, but the discovery that the plague killed prehistoric hunter-gatherers contradicts ​those notions.

U.S. releases text of Iran deal by dictating it to journalists

Iran meanwhile suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, but details of the signing ceremony were uncertain.

British presenter Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis on his TV show

Clarkson, one of the U.K.'s most well-known TV figures, shared the news during filming of his hit Amazon documentary show 'Clarkson's Farm,' in episodes that aired on Wednesday.

Titan submersible didn’t get ‘any oversight’ in Canada, TSB report says

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released its report on the Titan submersible disaster three years after the catastrophic implosion.
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New York Times

‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow.

The drone attack that sent plumes of smoke rising over Moscow intensified Ukrainian hopes of bringing the war to Russia.

The Costs of the Iran War: Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars

The human toll and economic costs mounted rapidly after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

Our Allies Are Wondering Whether Supporting the American War Machine Is Worth It

Is the Iran war an early sign of “superpower suicide"?

A Missing Ingredient in Ukraine’s Barrages on Russia: Ballistic Missiles

Ukrainian drone attacks have achieved breakthroughs, but only ballistic missiles can push Russia to reconsider its war objectives, military experts and officials say.

Trump Put His Own Interests Above All in the Iran Deal

The Iran deal wasn’t about peace but answering Trump’s personal needs.

Matt Dunlap Wins Democratic House Primary in Maine’s Swing District

Matt Dunlap defeated a candidate backed by the House Democratic campaign arm and is set to face former Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, in a competitive general election.

Strikes in Moscow

I Keep Telling People We’re Living in This Dystopian Novel

The 2010 novel “Super Sad True Love Story” foreshadowed our current world. So I asked its author, Gary Shteyngart, how he sees the world today and how we might find pleasure in it.

Congress Is Anxious as U.S.-Canada-Mexico Trade Talks Intensify

With midterms approaching and negotiations heating up, some lawmakers are apprehensive over where the discussions are headed.

CNBC

Oil prices turn negative after U.S. official says Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire

Oil prices turned lower after Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire from 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a U.S. official told CNBC.

U.S.-Iran accord hits early snag after Swiss talks fail to proceed as planned

The White House said Vice President JD Vance was no longer traveling to Switzerland, citing unresolved logistical issues surrounding the negotiations.

NetJets' first fatal crash kills influential Texas VC founder

NetJets is not speculating on what caused one of its planes to crash onto a highway in Laredo, Texas late Tuesday, killing a prominent tech entrepreneur.

Jio Platforms eyes low-orbit satellite rollout as Starlink awaits India launch

Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator and digital services company, wants to rollout statelite communication in the country where Starlink still awaits launch.

Memory crisis hits such extremes that 'even Apple can't be safe'

Apple appears poised to take the rare step of increasing prices to deal with what CEO Tim Cook called an "unsustainable" memory shortage.

U.S. opens tariff probe targeting Germany’s drug pricing policies

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Germany's proposal to reduce spending on medicines was "a serious step backwards."

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on the new world of AI agents

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down with the chip company chief on The Tech Download podcast.

UK gilt yields jump as borrowing rises and PM Starmer faces leadership challenge

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.

India's largest telecom and digital service Jio Platforms files for IPO

India's largest wireless operator and digital service provider, Jio Platforms files for IPO

Musk's SpaceX stake is worth over $1 trillion. Here are the other billionaire shareholders

SpaceX shares were up 37% after its historic debut last week, which offered shares at a set price of $135.

Washington Post

Trump said Italy’s prime minister ‘begged’ for a photo. She says that’s false.

Italy’s right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, was labeled Europe’s “Trump whisperer,” but the war in Iran turned their friendship into a liability for her.

Four Israeli soldiers killed as combat in Lebanon imperils U.S.-Iran deal

U.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland on Friday about the details of their peace agreement as it faced a major test.

Andy Burnham wins U.K. Parliament seat, key step in bid to oust prime minister

Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is now positioned to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the governing Labour Party and to seize the top job.

U.S. moves toward troop reductions in Europe as Hegseth scolds NATO allies

The United States will review force levels and is immediately cutting the number of assets it would activate for the continent in a crisis.

First steps in peace deal demand far more from U.S. than Iran

The memorandum of understanding requires numerous steps by Washington including lifting sanctions and freeing billions in frozen assets, while Iran was required only to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine pummels Russian capital with what may be largest drone strike yet on Moscow

After weeks of intensifying bombing of Kyiv, Ukraine hit back with a swarm of drones, damaging buildings and igniting an oil refinery.

The local election that could topple Britain’s prime minister

The outcome of a special election in the small working-class district of Makerfield could upend Labour Party leadership and U.K. politics.

Senate targets Hegseth’s travel in standoff over apparent Iran school attack, boat strikes

Frustrated lawmakers are increasing pressure on the defense secretary to get answers they’ve sought for months.

Trump defends his Iran deal, criticizes longtime ally Israel as G-7 ends

In a sprawling news conference at the G-7 summit in France, the president touted the economic benefits of the ceasefire and threatened force if it fails.

BBC

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7

The highly public exchange is an indication that their earlier close ties have frayed since Trump's decision to go to war with Iran.

Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile, BBC understands

Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.

Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks

Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two.

Real, raw and unfiltered? Authenticity helps female singers rule the charts

Is the relatable style of Olivia Rodrigo, Olivia Dean and Lola Young changing pop music?

MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion

The Liberal Democrat MP for Tewkesbury has had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.

Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle

Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes

The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.

Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas

Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas.

Scottish guidance on trans prisoners ruled unlawful

Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.

Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up

Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

The Independent

Michael O’Leary to head Ryanair for another six years under new contract

The long-term chief executive will be given a one-off purchase option over 10 million shares, provided he stays until April 2032.

85-year-old suspect accused of shooting dead his business partner after he was ordered to pay $300,000 hours earlier

A friend described the victim as a ‘kind-hearted man’ and a ‘loving husband and father’

Met Office issues amber weather warning for extreme heat ahead of UK heatwave

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran is ‘finished’ after Swiss peace talks called off

Negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland were cancelled after clashes between Israel and Hezbollah - before a renewed ceasefire was announced in Lebanon

UK Government borrowing jumps as debt interest costs hit record May high

The ONS said borrowing was nearly a third (30.4%), or £5.4 billion, higher than a year earlier at £23.3 billion in May.

Burnham vows ‘new path for Britain’ as Starmer warns leadership challenge will ‘tear Labour apart’ - latest

Andy Burnham outlined changes in the economy, industry and education ahead of a likely leadership challenge

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin ‘won’t accept ultimatum’ from Europe as Putin warns of major retaliation 

Russia threatens ‘coordinated strikes on a regular basis’ after Ukraine’s biggest assault on Moscow

‘Incredibly heroic’ zookeeper ‘jumped down 15ft drop’ to rescue boy from crocodile enclosure

A three-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is critical but stable

A conflict over cattle in Brazil's Amazon highlights tensions for Indigenous peoples

In northern Brazil, a debate over cattle and conservation is unfolding on Bananal Island

Police in Bali foil an attempt to trade protected 21 live green sea turtles and arrest a suspect

Authorities in Bali have foiled an illegal trade of 21 protected green sea turtles