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CBC.ca
At least 8 killed in Ukraine after Russia hits several regions
A Russian ballistic missile and drone barrage across Ukraine overnight into Thursday killed at least eight civilians, including children, and wounded more than 50 others, officials said.
Kuwaiti worker killed as U.S.-Iran conflict widens
An Iranian strike hit a Chinese firm's building in northern Kuwait Thursday morning, severely damaging the structure and killing a worker, Kuwait's military said, hours after Jordan's air defences shot down five missiles launched from Iran.
P.E.I. quietly drops inquiry into councillor who put up sign ahead of Truth and Reconciliation Day
The provincial government has called off an inquiry it ordered into the conduct of an eastern P.E.I. municipality's councillor who put a sign on his property that some saw as an attack on Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Working past 65 in Alberta? Your health benefits could soon cost your employer more
Starting this fall, Alberta employers will have to cover the cost of health insurance for employees over the age of 65.
40 years, no floods. Now her Montreal home's been hit 3 straight years. What's changed?
After decades without flooding, some Montreal-area homeowners have seen their basements fill with water three years in a row. Experts say heavier rain, aging infrastructure and urban development all play a role — and adapting to a changing climate will require more than one solution.
The web is being redesigned for AI. What does that mean for human readers?
AI now answers our questions, and increasingly carries out tasks for us, from planning itineraries to preparing research. The web is increasingly becoming a place where machines – rather than humans – go to learn things. What does that mean for the future of the human-centred web?
Kids' birthday parties are getting more expensive. Should guests help pay for them?
Many argue you shouldn't throw a party if you can't afford it, while others defend the practice given costs for everything are skyrocketing. But when did the expectations for children's parties get so high?
U.S. FCC approves giant space mirror to deliver 'sunlight on demand,' but what are the legal implications?
Despite hundreds of public comments opposing a giant space mirror that would shine light roughly five kilometres wide, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has given it the green light. What could this mean for Canadians?
WestJet flight attendants' union serves 72-hour strike notice
The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice, paving the runway for a possible strike during a busy summer travel season.
Lifeguard battles massive waves to rescue a child | The Moment
Photographer Scott Vander Dussen tells The National about the moment he captured video of a young lifeguard saving a boy from massive waves on Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz, Calif.
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Toronto Star
Monarch butterflies at risk: How Waterloo Region can help track their North American migration
The 10th anniversary of the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz is happening this summer from July 31 to Aug. 9.
Hamilton's last safer drug-use site closing July 31 as YWCA runs out of funding
The MacNab Street site has recorded no deaths despite 167 drug poisonings since 2022.
Toronto man who murdered neighbour in 'blind rage' over loud gospel music gets life sentence
"The murder was exceptionally violent," Superior Court Justice Maureen Forestell said.
Ontario's battery giants promise to expand recycling collection in return for reduced fine — but consumers will pay
Duracell, Energizer and Panasonic missed Ontario recycling targets, but a new settlement will see consumers foot the bill.
Locals say it's a garbage 'mess.' Now a city councillor is asking if this building can be cut off from trash collection
Building owner's representative denies trash is a problem at the site, and contends city action is a "witch hunt."
Gay and bisexual Canadian men will be allowed to donate sperm. Health Canada drops controversial screening question
Experts have said testing and quarantine procedures are already more than enough to protect against risk, including the transmission of HIV.
FIFA and Infantino are making the American dream come true by putting a price on the World Cup
Infantino spoke earlier this month of a plan to “unleash” the untapped “commercial potential” of the World Cup. Yes, money talks.
Ford’s nuclear power fantasy leaves generations of Ontarians paying the bill
Ontario urgently needs to cut its nuclear losses and accelerate wind, solar, storage and transmission. The Ford government needs to be transparent about reactor costs throughout their life cycles, including delays, refurbishments, waste and decommissioning.
Why hundreds of international students are suddenly being denied Canadian work permits: 'We have done nothing wrong'
In June, the Immigration Department quietly updated its website to "clarify" eligibility requirements related to non-credit programs.
How Maple Leafs No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna spent his summer, talking to Auston Matthews but not Justin Bieber
Maple Leafs prospect Gavin McKenna has yet to have that “welcome to the pros” moment. Of course, when you meet Canadian pop superstar Justin Bieber on your first day on the job, that’s pretty hard to beat.
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Globe and Mail
Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, including two children, amid new ceasefire push
Attacks came as mediators held new talks with Hamas leaders to work toward full implementation of a U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan
Europe’s wildfire crisis deepens as flames sweep France, Spain and Greece
Three firefighters were killed in Greece while mass evacuations continue in France and Spain
Iran strikes Kuwait and Jordan hours after U.S. attack
Fires reported on U.S. and Greek natural gas vessels in Egyptian port
When ‘all of Spain is burning,’ everyone pitches in at wildfire shelters
In refuges around Madrid, displaced people get a helping hand from people whose own communities may be in danger next
Hope of rescue dwindles in southwestern Japan as earthquake death toll climbs to 23
Magnitude 7.1 quake that hit Tuesday on island of Kyushu set off explosion at a mall and flattened homes
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill 13 as neighbouring Poland scrambles fighter jets
Attacks came as Zelensky returned from U.S., where he said Trump agreed to give Ukraine licences for Patriot missiles
GOP senators threaten to block Trump’s pick for Attorney-General over controversial IRS settlement
Two Republicans say they won’t support Todd Blanche’s nomination without additional clarity from the Justice Department
U.S. Fed leave interest rates unchanged
The Associated Press explains the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
Man convicted of terrorism charges in 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie
Jury finds Hadi Matar guilty of all charges against him, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism
'Can’t stop being shocked': Spanish Air Force pilot on battling devastating wildfires
In a video released on Wednesday by the Spanish Air Force, pilot Francisco Javier Gimeno Benito-Sendin described battling the wildfires as 'emotionally draining,' adding that flying over the affected areas and witnessing the devastation was taking a heavy toll on him.
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Global News
Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East
Oil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.
BTS won’t submit music for 2027 Grammys after Asian pop category added
The announcement follows the introduction of a new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the Grammys meant to recognize the work and contributions of Asian artists.
Death toll rises to 18 following 7.1 quake in southwestern Japan
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit a day earlier in the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu also left at least 62 people injured, six of them seriously.
Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officials
Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.
Could Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian ship merge 2 ongoing wars?
Iran has vowed to respond to Saturday's attack, which Ukraine claimed was targeting a vessel that was allegedly carrying military equipment between Iran and Russia.
France order 4,000 more evacuations as fires ravage southwest Europe
France may never have seen an evacuation on this scale in peacetime, as it is “very likely” to be the largest civilian evacuation operation ever carried out in the country.
U.S. walks out on UN meeting following France’s human rights criticism
The surprise move during a U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed U.S. opposition to giving U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk another four-year term.
Nearly 500 civilians dead in Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, UN says
The report also explores other human rights issues, including a deadly crackdown on protests in western Afghanistan over restrictions on women’s clothing.
Canadian aid in Gaza squandered by Israeli actions, UN says
The UN official overseeing water and sanitation in Gaza is praising Canada's support for Palestinians but warns that some of its aid money is being squandered by Israel's actions.
Dozens injured, missing after 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.
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New York Times
How Older Americans Hoard the Future
Aging politicians are just the “tip of the iceberg.”
Poland’s Leader Says Russian Missile May Have Struck Its Territory During Ukraine Attack
Russian missiles have briefly entered Polish airspace in the past. Investigators have yet to definitively identify the object that struck Poland overnight.
Retribution
We look at the ongoing fight between the Trump administration and James Comey.
Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 8
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a family of five had been killed at home in the latest in a series of large-scale aerial assaults by Moscow.
Wildfires in Greece Kill 3 Firefighters as Blazes Still Burn in France and Spain
Greece also worked to contain blazes on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese, where another firefighter died, in the midst of a brutal wildfire season for Europe.
How the War With Iran Is Widening, and U.S. Hospitals See a Surge of Uninsured Patients
Plus, the horrendous smell plaguing one Canadian town.
Warsh’s Performance Falls Flat With Markets as Fed Holds Rates Steady
Kevin M. Warsh has made taming inflation the top priority of his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman. But his hesitancy to embrace the possibility of higher borrowing costs has sparked a backlash.
After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients
More people who lost coverage after congressional Republicans ended enhanced federal subsidies are now seeking care in emergency rooms and unable to pay bills.
For Fame, Press 1. For Infamy, Press 2.
Fauci and the D.S.A. have a lot to answer for.
As China’s A.I. Gets Stronger, It Poses New Risks to Beijing
China’s A.I. rise is creating a new dilemma for Beijing. The open models that win influence abroad may pose risks to the country’s security and geopolitical strategy.
CNBC
Bank of England holds UK interest rate steady at 3.75% — but policymakers see upside inflation risk
The Bank of England on Thursday held U.K. interest rates steady at 3.75%, in line with economists' expectations.
Meta tanks nearly 9%, Microsoft jumps 9% as the AI trade splits Big Tech
Microsoft posted strong Azure and Copilot growth, while Meta missed revenue guidance forecasts as free cash flow plunged leading to diverging stock moves.
Oil prices move higher as Iran threatens response to latest U.S. strikes
Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, gained 1.5% to $92.10 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures advanced 0.9% to $85.23 per barrel.
Samsung says chip crunch will last until 2028 as quarterly profit soars
Samsung Electronics extended its record run with second-quarter operating profit topping analysts' estimates.
From Hormuz to the Black Sea: Maritime battlefields are shaping ‘a new world order’
Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Black Sea are pushing shipowners to reroute cargo and rethink global trade risks.
Shell posts best quarterly profit in four years as Iran war boosts oil and gas prices
The bumper result comes as energy majors receive a profit boost from soaring fossil fuel prices amid the Iran war.
Iran says it will 'punish the aggressor today' after 'heavy wave' of U.S. strikes
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened further escalation on Thursday after a wave of retaliatory U.S. strikes on the country overnight.
Jeep maker Stellantis swings to profit on rising demand in North America; shares fall 5%
Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday swung to profit in the second quarter, boosted by rising demand in North America.
Rolls-Royce hikes guidance as it benefits from both the defense boom and AI data center buildout
Orders in the company's data center power business grew more than 50% in the first half of the year.
CNBC Daily Open: Oil heats up on Middle East tensions as Fed sees a 'family fight'
Tensions in the Middle East are heating up again. U.S. forces hit Iran late Wednesday stateside, after Trump's threat to give Tehran a "beating."
Washington Post
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Mum and boyfriend jailed for girl's murder
Isabelle was subjected to "sadistic" violence and sexual abuse before her murder, a court hears.
UK on track for record heat-related deaths this year, UKHSA estimates
In a preliminary assessment, the agency said there were an estimated 2,877 heat-related deaths during the May and June heatwaves, almost double the figure for last year.
Joe Root returns as England Test cricket captain with Stephen Fleming named head coach
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
Holidaymakers warned about 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclospora parasite infection
The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico.
Zendaya and Tom Holland's decade-long Spider-Man romance in pictures
A look back at 10 years of Spider-Man movie premieres for the newlyweds.
Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast
Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed creating a big wave.
US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.
Howe to leave Newcastle with Jaissle expected to replace him
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to leave the club with immediate effect, sources tell BBC Sport.
'Ready to write Chelsea story' - Lacroix makes £52m move
Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.
The Independent
Bank of England holds interest rates – but raise this year ‘not off the table’
The Bank Rate has remained at 3.75 per cent since December 2025 – but a hike is now expected this year
Three firefighters killed in Crete and mainland Greece as wildfires ravage southern Europe
“Unbelievable” winds have fuelled the fires now spreading across pockets of Greece, after devastating parts of France and Spain.
Four people die attempting to cross English channel on migrant ‘taxi-boat’
An incident occurred near the French port of Dunkirk, according to local authorities
Suffolk wildfire latest: Firefighters to battle blaze near nuclear power plant for days amid drought
Fire crews are warning people to stay away from the area as residents are evacuated
Andy Burnham poll tracker: Prime minister and Labour’s approval ratings in four charts
The new prime minister begins his term as one of the UK’s most popular politicians, but will the ‘Burnham bounce’ last? Albert Toth looks at the figures behind the historic rise to power
UK’s record-breaking heatwaves led to almost 3,000 deaths
England saw its hottest June on record with temperatures hitting 37.7C in Lingwood, Norfolk
Malaysia begins screening 5,000 refugees for their planned return to Myanmar
Malaysia has started documenting and screening detained Myanmar nationals as part of a repatriation program
Final texts sent from phone of British woman found dead in suitcase in Athens revealed
Text messages sent from Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s phone were sent in an apparent attempt to put those looking for her off the scent
Ukraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery hours after Zelensky’s meeting with Trump
Overnight attack started a fire at the Ryazan refinery, ramping up pressure on Moscow
Cyclospora outbreak: Symptoms to know as explosive diarrhoea infections spread across UK
The bug has reached UK shores after thousands fell sick across the US
