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CBC.ca
University of Toronto mathematician Jacob Tsimerman wins Fields Medal
University of Toronto math professor Jacob Tsimerman has won the Fields Medal, the top global honour in mathematics.
Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life
Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man sentenced Thursday to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to her murder failed to eliminate her spirit and her legacy, but caused enduring fear and fury as he changed their lives forever.
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalizing relations with Israel. Here's what we know
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday a new agreement reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program will require the kingdom to normalize relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, a move that Saudi Arabia has long rejected.
Lytton, B.C., hits 41 C, hottest temperature in Canada this year
The heat wave that has scorched southern British Columbia this week has seen temperatures pass 40 degrees for a second consecutive day in the Fraser Canyon, marking the two hottest temperatures recorded in Canada this year.
Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman's family sues his widow 6 years after his death
Late actor Chadwick Boseman’s family has petitioned a Los Angeles court to remove his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, as administrator of his estate, alleging she has not properly distributed assets and has maintained sole control over certain estate-related business interests.
Star Trek's William Shatner, 95, says he and his daughter, 61, fought Stage 4 cancers at the same time
It’s a path no father and daughter would ever choose to walk. And yet, William Shatner says he and his youngest daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch both found themselves on it together after both were diagnosed with advanced-stages of cancer just months apart.
Oil tops $100 US per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag stocks lower
It's the first time oil has risen above that benchmark of $100 since late May. Stocks sank under the pressure of rising oil prices, while companies with big fuel bills fell on worries about higher expenses.
Iran will pay for any Houthi-led attacks, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would hold Iran accountable for any attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants, who said this week they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
New evacuation order, alerts issued in Squamish-Lillooet region as wildfires rage across B.C.
More communities across British Columbia are under threat from separate out-of-control wildfires.
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Toronto Star
Mark Carney praises premiers' unity opposing Donald Trump's trade war
"Our destiny is in our hands," Carney said following the threat of "unwarranted" 50 per cent American tariffs on $28 billion of Canadian exports.
Should landlords in Ontario pay for air conditioning? Readers are divided
Readers weighed in after Toronto tenants described being billed hundreds of dollars for air conditioner use under the Ford government's Bill 97. Here's what they said:
Ontario police seize 1.7 tonnes of drugs, 17 guns — including anti-tank rifle — in $140M cross-border bust
Project Bay, a more than year-long police investigation across several agencies, resulted in charges against 21 suspects.
Late Night's Seth Meyers says Donald Trump's latest tariff threats 'an insult to Canada'
Meyers made fun of the products captured in Trump's latest tariff target list, saying he might as well tariff "the concept of apologizing."
'Exceptional musician, a gentle soul': jazz pianist Oliver Jones dead at 91
Jones’s family and his record label, Justin Time Records, says the celebrated virtuoso passed away on Wednesday in Montreal.
Wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town as thousands are evacuated
Local authorities said that some 500 firefighters have been deployed to bring the fire under control.
Leo Carlsson offer sheet blew up NHL's salary system. More chaos is coming
With four teams reportedly targeting Carlsson, the offer sheet is back — and this time, it might not go dormant again.
His family in India took out a mortgage to fund his tuition in Canada. Why many temporary residents 'can't even think about going back'
Pressure to get status weighs heavily when families back home, often working-class, invest so much.
Tire recycling fees rise — again — even as used tires pile up across the province
Some tire dealers have had to pay to arrange for their own pickups, even as consumers pay higher and higher fees to cover recycling.
A Toronto one-bedroom condo just sold for $290,000 — is this a new low?
The unit was a power of sale, with a big loss for the original owner.
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Globe and Mail
Delhi disrupted by authorities’ shutdown of metro stations, mobile internet amid India’s Cockroach protests
Movement spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party is demanding the education minister’s resignation over exam leaks
Man convicted of killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman gets life sentence
Vance Boelter pleaded guilty last month to federal charges related to the killing of former House Speaker Hortman and her husband Mark
Ousted Ukraine defence minister rejects Zelensky’s offer to rejoin government in different role
Mykhailo Fedorov says he will ‘not accept any position other than’ defence minister
German zoo unveils a young pudu, the world’s smallest species of deer
There was a new addition to the southern pudu herd at Cologne Zoo in western Germany. Named 'Yenai,' the pudu species is one of the world’s smallest species of deer.
U.S. House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran
Vast majority of Republicans voted to back the war and cede congressional war powers to U.S. President Trump
Trump adds condition to Saudi nuclear deal, calls for kingdom to normalize Israel relations
Saudis have made clear that such a move would first require the establishment of a clear path for Palestinian statehood
Cape fur seal pup practices swimming at Prague Zoo
Keepers at Prague Zoo introduced the pup to shallow-water training in a tub and later moved it to the adult pool.
Why Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer, became a target for Ukraine
Ukrainian drone strikes have turned Russia’s equivalent of Amazon into an unexpected wartime target, as Kyiv expands attacks on infrastructure
Why Ukraine is targeting Wildberries, Russia's version of Amazon
Leading Russian online retailer Wildberries halted operations at one of its warehouses following a Ukrainian drone attack overnight on Thursday, as Kyiv broadens its campaign against a company at the heart of Russia's consumer economy.
What happens if the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are blocked?
A new threat is emerging in one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia has declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, raising fears over oil supplies and global trade. What does this latest escalation mean for the Iran conflict and for the global economy?
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Global News
Why Ukraine struck Wildberries, Russia’s largest online marketplace
Kyiv’s drones first hit the sites over the weekend in Elektrostal, just east of Moscow, and in the Tambov region, killing eight people and injuring scores more.
‘Leg hair harassment:’ men wearing shorts to work sparks debate in Japan
New rules around casual office attire mark a bold change in a country where dark suits and white shirts have long been the uniform for office workers.
Pan Am Clipper wreckage found more than 70 years after plane crash
The plane, the Clipper Endeavor, was carrying 69 passengers and crew when it made a hard landing on water after losing both engines less than 10 minutes after takeoff.
Oil hits US$100 a barrel again as Middle East conflict hits Red Sea strait
As of 11 a.m. eastern on Thursday, Brent crude prices were around US$100.60 per barrel as conflict in the Red Sea drove oil tanker traffic in the crucial Bab el-Mandeb strait down.
Trump says Saudi Arabia nuclear deal subject to normalizing Israel ties
Trump said the deal does not allow for enrichment of uranium, yet nonproliferation experts say the deal fails to include guardrails to prevent enrichment to weapons-grade levels.
Google hit with US$1B fine as EU says app store, search stifles competition
It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by the European Union, which has led the world in reining in some of the world’s largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing.
Four extremist plots to attack Jewish targets disrupted in Canada, report says
The June 29 report by the government's threat assessment agency also spoke of a longer-term extremism problem caused by the normalization of antisemitic acts.
Nicolas Maduro to face trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges in June 2027
A judge set the June 1 trial date at the request of lawyers on both sides, with the approved schedule giving time for the defence to challenge the indictment this fall.
Saudi Arabia nuclear pact with U.S. may create path to uranium enrichment
The Trump administration released scant details of the deal, but sources said it paves the way for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.
Toronto pro-Palestinian protester charged with terrorism over alleged Hamas links
Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad, 33, was arrested following a joint investigation by the Toronto police hate crime unit and the RCMP national security team.
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New York Times
A Peptide Showdown: F.D.A. Scientists May Clash With R.F.K.’s Agenda
Agency scientists are advising against allowing widespread use of several peptide injections. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, has said people should be free to experiment.
The Tate Brothers Are Losing Right-Wing Allies After Their Arrest
After Andrew and Tristan Tate, prominent leaders of the so-called manosphere, were arrested in Miami, many of their onetime allies on the American right pulled back support.
Israel Welcomes Trump’s Demand for Diplomatic Ties With Saudi Arabia
Israeli officials embraced the possibility of normalized ties, but analysts said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal nonetheless remained bad for Israel.
‘Odyssey’ Popcorn Buckets Help Fuel a $100 Million Market
Once, a tub of popcorn was just a tub of popcorn. Now, ‘collectible concession vessels’ could make one chain more than $100 million.
Four Young Mathematicians Receive Prestigious Fields Medals
The awards are bestowed only once every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40.
Trump Administration Drops Subpoena Demanding List of Jews From Penn
For more than a year, the Trump administration pressed the university for records about antisemitism complaints and a list of campus groups involved with Judaism.
Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine By EU Over Search Engine Practices
At a tense moment for trans-Atlantic trade, the European Union accused Google of anti-competitive business practices.
Trump Prepares Yet Another Strategy to Resurrect Global Tariffs
The administration’s 10 percent global tariffs are set to expire at midnight, but officials have been preparing replacements.
China Rewrites the ‘Soft Power’ Playbook for the A.I. Age
China is seeking global influence and good will with its open, low-cost artificial intelligence software.
‘We Will All Die From Ebola Here’: Virus Stalks Crowded Camps in Congo
There are a million people displaced by violence in the epicenter. They live in dangerous conditions and are fighting the virus with very little clean water.
CNBC
Tesla falls 14%, Alphabet sinks 6% as AI spending concerns spook investors
Both Tesla and Alphabet signaled higher spending as they invest in artificial intelligence.
'The Odyssey' is cleaning up for Imax. Expect the momentum to continue
Nolan's "The Odyssey" is racking up box office dollars for Imax and fueling investor confidence that the company will reach record ticket sales in 2026.
Russia’s Amazon-style retail giant Wildberries is now in Ukraine’s crosshairs. Here's why
Ukraine has ratcheted up its attacks on Russia's Amazon-style retail giant, Wildberries, signaling a new phase in the war.
Congress splits on war powers resolutions to force Trump to abandon Iran war
Trump would be nearly certain to veto any measure to curtail his ability to wage war with Iran.
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on relations with Israel, does not include enrichment
The civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, signed Wednesday, will be sent to Congress for review, the Department of Energy said.
Shortsighted stock market can no longer brush off war: 'It's too hard to ignore $100 oil'
After staying flat as the U.S.-Iran war heated up again, equities tumbled on Thursday after oil prices crossed $100 per barrel.
Google slapped with $1 billion fine under landmark EU digital law
European regulators fined Google $1 billion, alleging the company gives preferential treatment to its own services.
Google Cloud CEO Kurian says customers are spending 50% more as segment blows away expectations
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian told CNBC on Thursday that the company's existing customers are spending "roughly 50% more" than they've already committed.
Alphabet and Tesla test Wall Street's patience as AI spending overshadows growth
Shares of Alphabet and Tesla dipped after the companies reported massive spending increases in their quarterly earnings reports.
Eli Lilly says it will file for approval of next-generation obesity drug in 2027 as it clears two more trials
There are now positive results from five late-stage trials on retatrutide, which Lilly is positioning as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio.
Washington Post
House votes to restrain Trump on Iran as Senate fails to advance similar measure
The votes marked the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
Trump adds condition to Saudi nuclear deal: Normalizing relations with Israel
The president laid out the new requirement a day after the agreement was signed, casting the future of the pact into doubt.
Oil prices leap to $100 a barrel after attacks in Red Sea
The price of Brent crude, now up about 40 percent this month, surged Thursday after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on Saudi tankers.
E.U. imposes more sanctions on Russia, in compromise deal
European Union members are looking to keep up pressure on Russia as Ukraine’s outlook improves, even as some countries seek exemptions.
Why is Zelensky firing top leaders as Ukraine’s outlook improves?
Amid battlefield gains, President Volodymyr Zelensky removed popular officials in a major shake-up.
Latest combat deaths show risk has shifted to troops far from Iran’s borders
Trump flew to Delaware to honor soldiers killed in the Iran war, which has proved deadly for those far from the front lines.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, defends request for more
Some lawmakers appeared frustrated as they sought clarity on the Trump administration’s strategy for the conflict amid renewed hostilities and a $67 billion funding request.
Death of Moroccan man in Italian police custody sparks protests, violence
The death of Abderrahim Fakir in Italy drew parallels to the death of George Floyd.
Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military commander as major shake-up continues
The dismissal of Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky came days after the Ukrainian president fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Trump meets with Lebanese leader, pledges support for peace efforts with Israel
The event marked the White House’s latest attempt to broker an Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah.
BBC
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
Burnham tells Swinney independence is 'off limits' at Glasgow Commonwealth Games meeting
The heads of the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments came together ahead of the opening of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
Mum and daughter who died at beach were trying to save boy, 7
Shally Rahman and teenager Samiha Rahman were pulled from the water, emergency services say.
ChatGPT medical advice brought man 'to brink of death', lawsuit alleges
An American man sues OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, claiming the popular chatbot "repeatedly misdiagnosed" him.
Anderson's journey to England star and Man City record signing
Elliot Anderson was a key part of England's World Cup side and is now Manchester City's record signing.
Frank Gardner: Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.
What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it?
The PM's decision comes after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".
The Independent
Nun detained by ICE while walking to Mass speaks out: Many of us ‘followed every rule’
Her arrest gained public attention after parish officials posted about it on social media, leading to intervention from members of Congress
Raccoon gives birth in apartment’s wall then busts through into tenant’s bedroom
The raccoons were living in Isaac Brodkin’s wall for nearly two months
Republican admits she doesn’t want daughter to work on Capitol Hill because of the ‘culture of creepiness’
When asked if she would tell parents to send their children to work on Capitol Hill, Florida Republican Kat Cammack responded: ‘Not in this environment, no’
More than half of the world’s migratory bird species are declining
Every year, billions of migratory birds connect the world’s continents, oceans and ecosystems as they undertake epic journeys between their foraging habitats and their breeding grounds
Family of mother and teenage girl ‘shocked and speechless’ after pair drown off Essex beach
The family said a seven-year-old boy remains in ‘serious condition’ in hospital
More than 20,000 evacuated as southern Europe ravaged by huge wildfires amid scorching 43C heatwave
As southern Europe experiences yet another heatwave exceeding 40C, wildfires are raging across Sicily
Schools Closed, Buildings Sat Empty — And Gun Violence Rose, Study Finds
The former Matthew Henson Elementary School in Chicago's North Lawndale has been vacant since it closed in 2013
Kozo Okamoto, Japanese militant who took part in a 1972 Tel Aviv airport attack, dies in Beirut
Kozo Okamoto, a Japanese militant involved in a deadly attack on Tel Aviv’s airport over 50 years ago, has died in Beirut at 78
Vance Boelter receives two life sentences for Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Dressed in orange prison garb and shackled at the ankles, Boelter remained impassive throughout the victim impact statements, never meeting the gaze of the survivors and family members
Angela Rayner refuses to repay £16k severance payout after returning to cabinet
Angela Rayner has defended not returning a nearly £17,000 severance payment she received when she resigned from government in 2025, after returning to cabinet as Andy Burnham...
