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CBC.ca

Ransom note sent days after Nancy Guthrie's abduction said she was dead, sources say

A ransom note sent days after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC Today show host Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old had died, CNN and other news organizations reported Monday, citing law enforcement sources.

Toys 'R' Us Canada gets court approval to split business among 3 buyers

One of the deals includes the rights to the Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Canada names and logos. Another deal includes assets like inventory, leases and equipment, and the final transaction is for a lease at Vaughan Mills mall.

Olivia Rodrigo announces all-women music festival featuring Chappell Roan, Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Nicks

Nearly 30 years after Sarah McLachlan launched what would become the massively successful all-women touring festival, Lilith Fair, Rodrigo is starting a festival of her own. It's called Daisy Chain Fields, and it features an all-women lineup.

Human rights museum board member resigns over 'one-sided' exhibit on displaced Palestinians

A trustee for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says he has resigned from the Winnipeg facility's board over an upcoming exhibit about displaced Palestinians.

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be drained for repairs in wake of peeling paint, algae issues

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington's National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks ​after a $14.7-million US renovation, while U.S President Donald Trump threatened ​prison time for anyone caught damaging the pool.

Canada's World Cup players relishing the support of loud, proud home crowd

For players and fans who have been around since Canada's men's soccer team's relative dark ages, the scenes and soundtrack in Toronto and Vancouver have been close to surreal. It wasn’t so long ago that home games felt like away games.

Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron headline Hockey Hall of Fame's 2026 class

Montreal Canadiens goaltending great Carey Price was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, alongside Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and Cindy Curley in the player category.

Tomatoes cost how much now? Why inflation has come for Canada's produce section

Tomato prices rose 45.2 per cent year-over-year in May, according to new inflation numbers released Monday. That's by far the highest price increase since May last year for any grocery item measured in the Consumer Price Index.

Jimmy Kimmel announces longtime Trump adversary Rosie O’Donnell to guest host during two-month hiatus

Jimmy Kimmel is taking a two-month break away from his late-night show and has tapped none other than comedian and Donald Trump’s longtime nemesis Rosie O’Donnell as one of several guest hosts taking the reins during his hiatus.
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Globe and Mail

Quebec Premier comments on deadly Montreal shooting

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette called on flags to be lowered to half-staff after a suspect opened fire at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer. Police returned fire and killed the gunman, authorities said.

Two more suspects arrested in planned attack on Trump’s White House UFC show

Group members harboured fringe conspiracy theories and hoped the attack would destabilize U.S. government, officials say

Alan Greenspan, U.S. Federal Reserve 'maestro', dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, hailed as the greatest Federal Reserve chairman when he retired in 2006 but derided for a severe financial crisis that followed barely two years later, died on Monday aged 100, his wife said.

Music industry mogul Clive Davis dies at 94

Clive Davis, a former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American rock and pop music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and other stars, died on Monday at the age of 94.

Montreal police chief pays tribute to slain officer after shooting

A Montreal police officer is dead and another officer is injured following a shooting that prompted a major police response and multiple crime scenes Monday in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, officials say.

U.S. military strike on boat in Caribbean kills two, leaves six survivors

Latest attack brings number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military to more than 210

Bayeux Tapestry’s legacy collides with the realities of a post-Brexit world

The famous artifact heads to England – still grappling with the economic effects of its decade-old split from the EU – in an effort to renew relations

A look at the six prime ministers the UK has had in the past 10 years

This rapid turnover is out of the norm for the UK, with the preceding four decades only seeing six Prime Ministers

Clive Davis, music industry mogul, dies at 94

One of the industry’s most powerful figures, he helped launch the careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, among others

Qatar says natural gas export terminal blast killed 13

18 people are missing and 54 hurt, Qatar’s Interior Ministry says
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Global News

Iran-U.S. talks have set ‘good foundation’ for ending war, Vance says

Vance left the ongoing talks in Switzerland progress after claiming progress on multiple fronts, including ensuring the Strait of Hormuz stays open.

Andy Burnham aims to replace Keir Starmer as U.K. PM. Who is he?

Burnham is an experienced politician whose career has taken him from high-level government jobs to the mayoralty of Greater Manchester, and now to the cusp of the PM’s office.

Canada commits to purchase Arctic radar system components from Australia

Canada and Australia have agreed on terms to allow Ottawa to buy components of the Arctic over-the-horizon radar system from BAE Systems Australia.

U.K.’s Keir Starmer announces he is resigning as prime minister

Starmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside 10 Downing Street and announce a premature departure, two years after a landslide election victory.

Pressure mounts on U.K. PM Starmer to resign as Trump weighs in

Labour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party.

The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet

The unusually short competition to build the Canadian navy’s next submarine fleet seemed to focus on everything but the boats themselves.

Expert warns U.S.-Iran deal faces major obstacles after latest Strait of Hormuz closure

Questions remain about whether a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement can hold amid ongoing regional tensions.

2 trains collide north of London, killing at least 1, U.K. police say

A video posted on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with both still on the tracks.

Russian cybercriminals tied to global fake computer update scam: RCMP

SocGholish malware, linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp, exploited thousands of WordPress sites to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and data.

2 men sentenced to prison for arson at property of UK’s Keir Starmer

The men targeted a car and two properties linked to Starmer over three nights in May 2025 on the orders of a Russian-speaking figure going by the name of “El Money."
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New York Times

Dark Smoke in a Sunny Place: Neighbors of L.A. Fire Struggle for Breath

The plume from the stubborn blaze in a cold-storage facility has dissipated, but people in the Boyle Heights neighborhood say they are in a toxic miasma.

As Vance Leads Iran Negotiations, Trump Creates Disruptions in His Path

Vice President JD Vance is in a politically precarious spot.

Trump on the Shabby Condition of the Reflecting Pool: Not My Fault

President Trump said the blooms of green algae and the peeling polyurethane had nothing to do with the rushed $16.4 million makeover he had ordered.

Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy

A federal judge ruled that the Agriculture Department lacked the authority to approve state waivers that restrict what SNAP participants can buy with their benefits.

Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Architect of Cuba’s Surveillance State, Dies at 94

Considered the country’s most powerful leader after the Castro brothers, he was the first director of the Interior Ministry, keeping a close eye on dissent.

Carlos Santana, Patti Smith and Other Celebs Pay Tribute to Clive Davis

Davis “treated me with the same respect and kindness as a 22-year-old nobody as he did after all my success,” Springsteen said after the music executive’s death on Monday.

Why Older People Are Divorcing More Than They Used To

Rates of gray divorce have risen sharply over the past few decades — and experts have a few theories as to why.

U.S. Eases Sanctions on Iran’s Oil

Also, Alan Greenspan dies at 100. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Federal Citizenship Data Tool Cannot Be Used to Screen Voters, Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s providing federal data to states to check and purge their voter rolls violated several laws prohibiting the disclosure.

Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister

His departure in the coming weeks clears a path for Andy Burnham, a popular Labour Party mayor, to become the country’s seventh prime minister in a decade.

CNBC

How a $4 billion Indian startup won Meta's backing but lost its founder to WhatsApp

Indian fintech startup Cred will raise $900 million in a round led by Meta, but has lost its founder and CEO to WhatsApp.

China's 618 shopping festival growth slows sharply as consumer spending malaise persists

The latest consumer data reinforce how consumption in China remains subdued.

'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool

The latest action against ABC comes as the broadcaster faces two investigations from the Federal Communications Commission.

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. waives Iran sanctions; rotation out of megacap techs

There was a rotation out of big tech that weighed on the S&P and Nasdaq, offsetting news of the U.S. waiving Iran oil sanctions for 60 days.

Oil prices rise as investors continue to watch U.S.-Iran moves, Citi sees 'overhang' disappearing

Oil rises slightly early Tuesday as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East, while showing optimism the conflict may end soon.

Beijing is summoning executives again, but here's why that's causing less worry than in 2021

Beijing is summoning tech executives for meetings as it did in 2021, but now it has less room to wield a heavy hand due to deflation and rivalry with the U.S. 

'We'll see' — Trump hedges on guarantee Iran won't use oil profits to rebuild military

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent authorized the import of Iranian oil and refined products into the U.S. through at least August.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Tackling EV trucks after success with cars

Beijing's latest push into electric trucks has echoes of measures announced more than a decade ago to develop new energy passenger cars.

Senate advances housing bill to limit private equity purchases of single-family homes

The House is also expected to advance a sprawling housing package this week that's aimed at creating more supply and making homes more affordable.

Alphabet has its worst day in over a year on AI concerns after high-profile exits

Google parent Alphabet has seen consecutive high-profile artificial intelligence researchers leave.

Washington Post

Who is Andy Burnham, U.K.’s ‘King of the North’ and likely next prime minister?

The runaway favorite to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer is a longtime mayor equally comfortable in the corridors of Westminster and in working-class northern England.

U.K. Prime Minister Starmer to resign as Labour Party seeks reboot

The party’s crushing losses in local elections had triggered a mutiny against Starmer. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, emerged as a heavy favorite to be the next PM.

Read Keir Starmer’s resignation speech

Here is the text of the British prime minister's resignation speech outside 10 Downing Street on Monday. It set the stage for a new Labour Party leader to become government leader by September.

High-level U.S.-Iran talks conclude with a road map for peace, mediators say

The negotiations were shaken by President Donald Trump’s threats of fresh attacks, but Pakistan and Qatar hailed “encouraging progress.”

For cash-strapped farmers, deal to end Iran fighting comes too late

Some of the president’s strongest supporters are hurting as midterm elections approach.

BBC

Can you refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave?

As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

Stalker who rang BTS star's doorbell 133 times faces deportation

The Brazilian woman visited BTS member Jungkook's home 20 times in less than two months.

What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay

France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.

Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles

Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.

Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham 'coronation'

Two senior party figures are considering bids in order to ensure the next leader's policy ideas are tested in a race.

Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32

Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.

Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI

The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks

England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.

England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks

England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.

The Independent

Starmer resignation live: Burnham could be next prime minister in weeks as he’s sworn in as Labour MP

Wes Streeting backed out of the Labour leadership race, clearing the path for Andy Burnham’s No 10 coronation

Iran-US war latest: US waives Iran oil sanctions as Tehran disputes Vance’s nuclear inspection claims

Iran will now be able to export oil in US dollars for the first time in decades

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Egyptian sailor killed after Moscow strikes foreign cargo ships in Black Sea, says Kyiv

Three vessels under the Panamanian, Belize and Palau flags all came under fire from Russia, Kyiv said

Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution

A judge has found that a man charged with the murder of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for court proceedings

Asian shares are trading mixed amid caution about the war in Iran

Asian shares are mixed in subdued trading as recent enthusiasm cools and markets face uncertainty about efforts to end the war in Iran

Trump loves talking about his renovation projects and mentions them 70% more than Iran

The president’s approval ratings have been sliding since the outbreak of the Iran war

Trump threatens to sue ABC News over Reflecting Pool renovations coverage: ‘I like their money’

The president has also accused vandals of destroying parts of the pool

New spider that hunts dangerous ants using a spring-loaded trap discovered by scientists in Australia

A ballista spider’s trap can launch ants at an acceleration comparable to a severe car crash

George Washington letter accepting British surrender to go on display for the first time

The letter set in motion the negotiations that led to the 1783 Treaty of Paris, when Britain formally recognised the independence of the United States

A deadly collapse at a Florida condo happened slowly over several weeks, probe finds

Federal investigators have found that the deadly collapse of a Florida beachfront condominium actually started weeks before it left a massive pile of rubble