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CBC.ca
Strikes on infrastructure by Iran and U.S. raise fears of escalation in war
The United States struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as the two sides risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure.
Frank Stronach's lawyer says judge has declared mistrial in businessman's sexual assault conviction
A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction in a surprise ruling ahead of his scheduled September sentencing hearing.
Government says it's investigating CN's actions after rail crew surrounded by wildfire
Transport Canada said its investigating to determine if CN failed to comply with rules under the Railway Safety Act, or if health and safety violations occurred. The union representing rail workers has also criticized the rail company for the incident, saying it never should have happened.
'No amount of money' sufficient to stem risk of alleged Bishnoi gang member's release: lawyer
An accused murderer with ties to senior Bishnoi gang members represents too great a risk for release, a lawyer for Canada's Minister of Public Safety told a Federal Court judge Friday.
Regina couple killed in bear attack at Saskatchewan lake
Family members say Jay and Deb MacDonald are the two people killed by a bear at a lake north of La Ronge on Wednesday.
Innu inquiry formal hearings draw to a close as parties give final submissions
More than four years after the first evidence was presented, the public inquiry into the experiences of Innu families in the child protection system is now drawing to a close.
Mexico not looking to cut side deal with U.S. and leave Canada out, foreign secretary says
Mexico's foreign secretary says his country isn't looking to cut a deal with the U.S. if it means abandoning the trilateral trade pact with Canada.
Stars Hollow doesn't exist. But the Gilmore Girls' house does — and it's for sale in Ontario
The property that served as the tight-knit mother-daughter duo's home in the pilot of Gilmore Girls is located just outside Toronto, and it went on the market earlier this month.
Convoy leader Pat King loses at appeal court, to be resentenced
Pat King, a key figure in the 2022 convoy protests, will be re-sentenced after the Ontario Court of Appeal sided with Crown prosecutors who argued his original punishment was too lenient.
Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker, prolific actress from My Left Foot and Home Alone 2, dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, the reclusive "Pigeon Lady" of Home Alone 2 and Ireland's first actress to win an Oscar, for her maternal turn in My Left Foot, has died at the age of 81.
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Toronto Star
Toronto air quality live: Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke; conditions slightly improve Friday
Wildfire smoke keeps Toronto's air quality at high risk Friday, with Saturday rain expected to clear it.
Mosquitoes in Toronto test positive for West Nile virus
One batch of mosquitoes from 22 traps set across the city tested positive, the first cases in Toronto this year.
Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
Trump goes to social media to call this week's smoky air "filthy, polluted, and unhealthy" and add that he will talk to PM Mark Carney about it.
Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing.
Judge grants Frank Stronach rare post-conviction mistrial. Civil lawyer's claims 'entirely different' from sex assault complainant's trial testimony
The unexpected ruling came after Stronach's lawyer argued a civil lawyer's claims "directly contradicted" the testimony of one complainant. Stronach remains convicted on one count dating to an incident in 1977.
Torontonians are seeing and smelling wildfire smoke inside their homes. Here's why, and what spaces might be more protective
These are the factors that contribute to air pollution travelling from the outdoors to inside your home or office.
Fire-ravaged First Nations community accuses Ottawa of denying it federal aid
A lawyer representing a small Ontario First Nations community that was burned to the ground by a raging wildfire says it's being deprived of necessary help because the federal government doesn't recognize it as a First Nation.
A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.
Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar, for 'My Left Foot,' dies at 81
Brenda Fricker, who won an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film “My Left Foot,’’ has died.
Which mask protects best against wildfire smoke? How to stay safe as Toronto's air is compared to smoking 4 cigarettes
While the orange haze has subsided, Toronto's air is still a health risk. Experts share tips for protecting yourself.
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Globe and Mail
Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
Smoke has created an ‘incalculable’ expense for the U.S., President says
Quebec government approves Big O renovation plans
Stadium renos are expected to be complete by 2028
Lettuce served at Taco Bell identified as a source of U.S. diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
Taylor Farms is the supplier of cyclospora-contaminated produce, source says, but other businesses could be at risk
Israeli strike kills at least eight, injures 20 at Gaza funeral
Mourners were attending a funeral in the central Gaza Strip on Friday for a person killed by another Israeli strike when the attack occurred
Andy Burnham set to become Britain’s prime minister after being named Labour Party Leader
Former Greater Manchester mayor will be sworn in on Monday to replace departing PM Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop – prime minister
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North,' was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade, on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK.
As a wartime president, Trump just declared war on his own government
The President diverged from other wartime U.S. leaders with election-manipulation claims in his Thursday night address
Ottawa boosts support for Venezuelans still reeling from earthquakes
Canada will now match up to $7-million in donations
U.S. networks should have licences revoked for not airing prime-time speech, Trump says
Two major networks and CNN chose not to carry the address on cable, which the President described as ‘plot’ during his speech
Zelensky’s government shakeup prompts protests in Kyiv
Ukrainian President’s dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister triggers public outcry
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Global News
Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order
Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.
Laos charges in deadly tourist methanol poisoning not harsh enough: parents
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in November 2024.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplier
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell in five U.S. states.
Major earthquake off Mexican coast triggers tsunami threat
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning.
U.S. strikes hit bridges in Iran, collapse tower at key port
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.
More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: poll
China executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.
Guitar maker Fender sues German retailer Thomann in copyright dispute
Fender argues that the Harley Benton-brand guitars developed and sold by Thomann, one of its largest global retail partners, copy the classic Strat shape.
Google must share search data, open Android to rival AI firms, EU says
The EU said it will support innovation and diversity in the field by enabling fair access to AI features on Android devices and search engines.
Iran’s former deputy interior minister tries to stop deportation from Canada
Seyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.
T. rex fossil fetches more than $50 million at auction from mystery bidder
Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.
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New York Times
Taylor Farms to Remove Products After Lettuce Is Linked to Cyclospora Cases
The Salinas, Calif., company grows produce in more than 12 states, and in Mexico and Canada. Some Taylor Farms lettuce suspected of causing sickness ended up at Taco Bell.
When Will the Smoke End? It’s Complicated.
The interplay between the burning fires, the smoke itself and quickly changing weather patterns is making the next few days more uncertain than usual.
Cyclospora Investigation Turns to Farms in Mexico
The F.D.A. is planning to inspect farms and a lettuce shredding facility to determine how lettuce supplied by the produce company Taylor Farms to Taco Bell became contaminated and where it was shipped.
Stocks Sink on Anxiety About Tech and A.I. Spending
Investors are growing uneasy about increasing competition from China in the global race to dominate artificial intelligence.
China’s Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Model, Threatening America’s Lead
China’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech companies.
Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Seven People, Health Officials Say
The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza. It also said it was “aware of the claims that several uninvolved individuals” had been harmed.
Trump Brings Full Weight of Government to Bolster False Election Claims
Intelligence agencies provided the White House with a trove of declassified documents that President Trump cited on Thursday as evidence of election vulnerabilities.
Oil Prices Rise to Highest Level in a Month as Shipping in the Persian Gulf Nears a Halt
Shipping traffic was at its lowest level in more than a month and oil prices moved higher as the Iran war continued to disrupt the supply of energy.
Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister
At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade.
After Repeated Crises, Boeing Looks to Turn a Corner
The company recently opened a new production line to keep up with strong demand for its 737 Max, though orders for its new planes lag rival Airbus.
CNBC
SpaceX stock has cratered nearly 23% since the company joined the Nasdaq-100
SpaceX's stock plunged further on Friday, a day after it aborted a test flight for its Starship rocket at the last second.
Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of Hormuz
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is visiting the U.S. this week. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
Apple, Nvidia vie for title of world's most valuable company
Nvidia shares have underperformed in 2026 as Wall Street shifts to companies powering the infrastructure AI buildout.
Chinese startup Moonshot AI unveils Kimi model it says rivals OpenAI, Anthropic
It's the latest AI model from China to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.
Anthropic in early talks with Meta to acquire compute power
The talks come weeks after Anthropic announced a similar deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to use the computing capacity at its Colossus 1 data center
Epstein victims blast Trump attorney general nominee Todd Blanche after meeting
"Todd Blanche treated the meeting as a mere 'check-the-box' exercise intended to secure votes for his confirmation," said Epstein survivor Dani Bensky.
Economic outlook is worsening and Trump is getting blamed, CNBC survey finds
The public is as depressed about the economy as it has been since the years just after the pandemic, according to the All-America Economic Survey.
Oil prices rise after Kuwait says Iran attacked water desalination and power plant
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran escalated.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell is hitting some restaurant stocks, but don't expect a long-term impact
Taco Bell, which the CDC linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, will likely recover soon from the health safety scare, according to analysts.
Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says
One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.
Washington Post
U.S. hits bridges and energy targets, Iran says, as strikes widen
The attacks on Iran’s infrastructure came on the sixth consecutive day of U.S. strikes. A retaliatory attack by Iran caused damage to a power and desalination plant in Kuwait.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Around 100 million people could experience unhealthy air this week. These simple tips will help protect your health.
After years of drone warfare, Ukraine is selling its ‘blood experience’ to allies
As unmanned aerial vehicles target Israel, Persian Gulf states and U.S. forces in the Middle East, Ukraine is selling equipment, giving advice and establishing joint production lines.
Iran threatens region’s infrastructure as U.S. strikes expand
Rhetoric sharpened on both sides after days of renewed attacks, with Iranian state media reporting strikes around Tehran.
Iran releases U.S. citizen in goodwill gesture, Trump says
Dena Karari had been trapped in Iran since December 2024, her attorney said. Several other Americans are believed to still be in Iranian custody.
Zelensky ousts popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program
Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, part of a rebooting of the government announced Sunday, prompted protests in Kyiv.
Problematic paragraph on Strait of Hormuz places strain on U.S.-Iran deal
Ambiguous language on who controls the key choke point has led to escalating conflict.
Wildfire smoke will worsen in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through Friday
More than 115 million people could be exposed to unhealthy air quality. See the forecast for 20 cities.
Snipers, warships and Europe’s escalating fight against cocaine smugglers
A French attack that disabled a drug-smuggling boat in the Atlantic opened a new front, but European proposals stop short of the Trump administration’s more aggressive tactics.
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Trump threatens wider attack
The latest round of attacks comes amid continued threats by Trump to “knock out” Iran’s power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.
BBC
Watch: The Open second round highlights
Second Round Highlights. How is the stellar field coping at Royal Birkdale?
Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney
Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.
One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes
The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".
Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted.
Burnham finalising cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.
Antonelli tops FP2 as Gasly crashes heavily at Spa
Alpine's Pierre causes a red flag with a heavy crash in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli set out his stall for the weekend with fastest time.
Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.
The Independent
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at UN, proclaims the World Cup a success
FIFA President Gianni Infantino deemed the World Cup a success on Friday, saying the tournament achieved its mission of uniting people from all corners of the globe
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes further into US, engulfing DC in eerie haze
Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are muddling through another day of hazy, unhealthy air as smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Canada push south and east
The World Cup gave beer sales a boost. But will it last?
The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters to urge Andy Burnham to act on Israel
Demonstrators are expected to demand that Mr Burnham’s government takes meaningful action to address Israel’s actions in Gaza
Trump endorses Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline for a full Senate term
Trump backs Graham’s sister to run in the Republican primary to replace the late former senator
Protests as Trump envoy arrives in Venice on super yacht diplomacy tour
Several hundred protesters marched against the arrival of the American ambassador's luxury yacht
Trump news live: President heads to NYC for FIFA dinner ahead of World Cup Final in New Jersey
Trump will personally present the World Cup trophy to the winning team on Sunday, FIFA’s president has said
United blames ‘poorly worded’ internal memo for false claim travelers can switch flights from Trump airport for free
United clarified its policy ‘doesn’t allow for changes because of an airport’s name or three letter code’
Former human rights lawyer, 79, sues after police ‘chop down door’ to seize her cat
Dr Katherine Theodotou’s case has reached High Court
Mexico earthquake latest: Tsunami threat lifted after 7.3 magnitude quake off Mexican coast
The tremor was felt in Guatamala and El Salvador
