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CBC.ca

Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency

Scrutiny has mounted in recent days over Cornell's response to allegations that the woman was sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members in 2024. The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, has sued the university and seven former students.

The King will never live at Buckingham Palace. What does that mean for the monarchy?

While there have been efforts to emphasize that Buckingham Palace will continue to be the working and ceremonial headquarters of the monarchy, the recent confirmation that King Charles won’t be living there could also be sending signals about the institution and its future.

Canada's spy agency shakes up hiring process to 'meet operational needs': documents

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service is shaking up its hiring process to meet operational needs, internal emails show — a signal the service continues to face recruitment issues.

Mark Carney for Nobel Peace Prize? Probably not, but his name's out there

If relations between Canada the U.S. are cool now, the temperature could plummet if Prime Minister Mark Carney were to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize this year.

Florida weighs ditching property taxes and sticking Canadians with the bill

Florida voters are weighing whether to scrap residential property taxes and the state's governor has a solution to that potentially huge revenue loss: tax Canadians more.

Juno-award-winning singer Sass Jordan dies at 63

A post on Jordan's social media page on Saturday says she died the day before, "surrounded by her loving family" and calls her an "inimitable force of nature" and "irreplaceable being of light and joy."

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup in 1993, dead at 58

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lyle Odelein, who won a Stanley Cup with the team in 1993, has died at the age of 58. The Canadiens confirmed Odelein's death in a statement Saturday.

Woman, 2 children dead after serious collision near Foam Lake, Sask.

A serious car crash left three people dead and four others injured. A 40-year old man from South Carolina was arrested and charged.
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Toronto Star

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Globe and Mail

Trump picks intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI czar, report says

Clayton will lead a new White House panel tasked with reporting on the risks and opportunities posed by AI

Cornell president pledges greater transparency after fallout from alleged gang rape case

Michael Kotlikoff called the allegations against former fraternity members ‘deeply disturbing’ and said it would weigh on the university for years to come

What to know about Brazil’s highly polarized presidential race

Brazilians will vote Sunday in an election dominated by two rivals: incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro

Ukraine will target Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s air strikes, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President says Russia is attacking infrastructure in drive to force residents to flee

France’s student protest movement is ‘out of control,’ Paris police chief

President Emmanuel Macron’s government is battling to contain demonstrations over classroom conditions and funding

Head of Tennessee’s prison system resigns after failed execution of Christa Pike

Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital, her attorneys said Friday

U.S. Coast Guard finds debris from missing air ambulance carrying four Canadians

Authorities are searching for six people after losing contact with an Ontario medical transport aircraft bound for Boston from Bermuda

Indian police detain several people in ‘Cockroach’ youth protests against voter roll changes

Demonstrators say the changes benefit Prime Minister Modi’s party and demand election chief’s resignation

Two appear in U.K. court over alleged plot to target Manchester’s Jewish community

Police say allegations were not connected to the RAF Fairford probe, in which suspect received bail on Saturday

Russian attacks damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, kill at least six in Ukraine

No casualties were reported from strike in capital that damaged road surface and trolleybus cables
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Global News

Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns

The co-pilot accused of attacking the captain on an Israel-bound flight with an axe had been barred from flying on his country's airline because of concerns about extremist views.

Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base

A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail.

Europe to release reserve oil and diesel after threats from Trump

The Group of Seven industrial nations said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks.

As Texas declares state of emergency over fuel shortage, what’s dyed diesel

As global oil supplies continue to tighten up amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts that have pushed up fuel prices, the governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency.

U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel released

The U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.

Indian airline captain hailed as hero after cockpit attack on FlyDubai flight

Capt. Smit Machchhar was seriously injured in Wednesday's attack. Passengers described how the pilot still managed to open the cockpit door to let them in.

Iran may have played part in U.S.-run Fairford air base incident, U.K. says

Five British men in their 20s were arrested Sunday on suspicion of explosives offenses and planning an act of terror, before being released on bail a day later.

Pilot on Israel-bound flight stabbed another, tried to crash, Netanyahu says

The FlyDubai flight traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel landed safely after issuing an emergency alert and abruptly descending thousands of feet (meters).

U.S. military says the last of its troops in Iraq have withdrawn

The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq.

Canada extends travel restrictions related to Ebola outbreak for 60 days

Canadian citizens or permanent residents who have been in one of the affected countries need to quarantine for 21 days upon their return to Canada.
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New York Times

How to Die

We look at one family’s struggle to navigate a terminal illness.

Christa Pike Has Exposed the Truth About Lethal Injection

Lethal injection failures are not glitches; they are features of the process.

Who Owns the Moon?

A treaty from the 1960s declared that nobody can own outer space. Half a century later, billionaires and superpowers see fortunes to be made nonetheless.

Some Democrats, Scarred by 2024, Take a Harder Line on Trans Athletes

Democrats competing in historically conservative territory in the midterms are more aggressively responding to Republican attacks casting them as extreme.

How Trump Moved Ethical Lines With His Ads, Businesses and Summits

The president’s decision to hold an international summit at his own private golf club, an idea rejected in his first term, illustrates how much he has shattered norms.

Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce

As Ukraine increasingly takes the war to Russia, the effects may be most visible on the roads.

Kristi Noem’s Agency Gave Her Donor a Lucrative Contract Just Before She Left

The Homeland Security Department signed a multi-million dollar agreement to buy five aircraft from a company owned by a political contributor of the secretary on her last day, documents show.

Dying Patients Are Inundated by Misinformation. My Dad Was One of Them.

Cancer patients are being persuaded to spend tens of thousands on unproven treatments by alternative-medicine clinics.

Superpowers Race to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great.

The ‘God Gap’ Is Narrowing in Texas

It may not be enough for James Talarico to win. But might it also be a sign of a change to come?

CNBC

Trump taps Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as AI czar

Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the administration's AI policy.

Singapore debuts a state-backed dating app for young government workers as it works to slow a demographic crisis

Singapore's government is playing matchmaker for young public officials against a backdrop of ultra-low fertility.

Ukraine’s surprise robot offensive exposes a vulnerability in Putin’s war machine

Experts say the offensive is not a decisive breakthrough, but demonstrates how Ukraine’s expanding use of robotic systems is reshaping frontline warfare.

Lula or Bolsonaro: Wall Street braces for two wildly different results in Brazil election

With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.

America’s data center fight is a preview of what's to come for the rest of the world

America’s fight over data centers is going global. Communities across Europe and Asia are pushing back over the rising costs of the AI infrastructure boom.

FlyDubai plane attack by co-pilot was an attempted 'terrorist' act, UAE says

The FlyDubai co-pilot attacked the pilot inside the cockpit with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft, the UAE prosecutor general said.

Private capital is reshaping Hollywood moviemaking

As Hollywood's financing structures diversify, private capital is increasingly funding the big screen and changing the types of movies that are being made.

David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz

Ynon Kreiz's appointment as co-CEO of Skydance answers a key governance question for Ellison's soon-to-be-merged company.

Top McKinsey executive reveals Asian owner-CEOs' secrets to success

Gautam Kumra, Asia chairman at consultancy McKinsey & Co., researched the qualities of Asia's best owner-CEOs.

DOJ says it will not reopen criminal probe into former Fed Chair Powell

The confirmation comes after the Fed's inspector general report that said there were no grounds for a criminal referral over the mismanaged headquarters renovation.

Washington Post

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BBC

Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit

Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.

Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes

Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.

Courts backlog will fall despite scrapping of jury trial plan, minister says

Proposals to limit jury trials were first introduced by former justice secretary David Lammy last year.

Badenoch unveils plan to end £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge' ahead of Tory conference

The Conservative leader tells the BBC the earnings threshold for government support stops people "working harder".

What to know about Brazil's election pitting Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro

Polls suggest the election will be a closely run contest between the left-wing incumbent and his right-wing rival.

Modric 'ashamed' of Croatia's 'catastrophic night'

Croatia captain Luka Modric says he was "ashamed" of his side's performance on a "catastrophic night" against England.

Verstappen wins in Malaysia after long delays as Russell retires

Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first win of the year with a dominant drive in a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia that started amid chaotic and unprecedented scenes.

Verstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia after long delays

Max Verstappen takes his and Red Bull's first win of the year with a dominant drive in a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia that started amid chaotic and unprecedented scenes.

Porridge makers from opposite sides of globe triumph in world championship

Dutch champion Gina Saarberg took the coveted Golden Spurtle, while Australian champion maestro Rob Reid won the Speciality Porridge category at the finals in the Scottish Highlands.

Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment

BBC Scotland speaks to Kieron Bowie after he scores his first goal for his country against North Macedonia.

The Independent

The benefit claimants waiting years for payments from DWP

Exclusive: Nearly three-quarters of Pip awards refused by the government are granted at tribunal

Penny Mordaunt has finally been allowed on the Tory candidates list — but at what cost?

Political editor David Maddox looks at whether Dame Penny Mordaunt and Sir James Cleverly have really changed their principles as they seek to be candidates for Kemi Badenoch’s party – or are just being pragmatic to stay in the game

Photos show the closing ceremony of the Asian Games held in Japan

The Asian Games closed in Japan after an official two-week run. These games head west to Doha, Qatar, in 2030.

A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting

Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation

Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia's Tigray withdraw from regional capital

Leaders of a rebellious political group in northern Ethiopia say they have withdrawn from the regional capital, allowing federal troops and allies to enter

‘My shop was robbed at gunpoint – I still don’t feel safe after the Nottingham balaclava ban’

While the measure is hoped to make local communities safer, residents are calling for further action

A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep's Aslan stirs gender debate over Gerwig's ‘Narnia’

Director Greta Gerwig's film adaptation from "The Chronicles of Narnia" is sparking controversy over casting of Meryl Streep to voice Aslan the divine lion in "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew."

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv’s bridge hit in fresh Russian air strike as Moscow vows to retaliate

The attacks come amid German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Ukraine show support for Zelensky

‘I’ve finally got my son back – but my cruel IPP sentence means he could be taken away again any time’

Exclusive: Rachel* had spent nearly two decades living under the shadow of an indefinite jail term when she became a mother to Joshua* and turned her life around, but their world was torn apart by a sudden recall, writes Amy-Clare Martin

Met Police officer charged with sexually assaulting two women while on duty

The officer has been charged for two incidents that took place in January 2020 and Februrary 2025