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CBC.ca

Canada has made it to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup for the 1st time. What happens next?

As second-place finishers in Group B, Canada will now head to Los Angeles for a Round of 32 game on Sunday.

Halifax-bound Air Canada flight diverted to Boston after captain experiences medical issue

AC7664 was enroute from Newark to Halifax on Wednesday afternoon. The captain experienced a medical issue during the flight and it was diverted to Boston. Air Canada says it is working to help its 61 customers who were on the plane make new travel arrangements.

Toronto gang war led police to a trove of evidence in Ryan Wedding cocaine case, court docs say

More than two years after the arrest of alleged hitman Malik Damion Cunningham in a Toronto suburb, new details about the circumstances of the police operation have emerged from unsealed warrant documents. Cunningham was purportedly hired, armed and trained by Ryan Wedding’s alleged drug ring.

N.L. Crown prosecutor charged with smuggling, prohibited weapon possession

The RCMP in eastern Newfoundland have charged a provincial Crown attorney with more than 10 charges related to smuggling, illegal importation, and weapons offences.

What we learned from Bill Gates's interview with Congress about Epstein

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told a congressional panel that files released by the Justice Department in January only added to his embarrassment over interacting with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Toronto saw significant increase in speeders after camera removals: city report

In a new report Mayor Olivia Chow describes as "horrifying," Toronto transportation staff say there has been a significant increase in speeding where cameras used to be located in the city.

Love Story or Hoax? All of the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding rumours

It’s a date likely etched into the minds of many Swifties: Aug. 26, 2025 — the day Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Instagram. Since then, fans have been fixated on uncovering possible details about when and where the wedding may take place.

The B.C. heat dome had a deadly impact on New Westminster. 5 years later, cooling is top of mind

Five years after extreme heat killed 33 people in New Westminster, the city has built out a network of cooling stations and passed bylaws aimed at cooling apartments.

Bright fireball in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., skies 'shocked and amazed' onlookers

Planetary scientists with Western University in London, Ont., say dozens of meteorites from a Friday evening fireball landed on Cockburn Island, a mostly uninhabited land mass in Lake Huron.
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Toronto Star

Canada vs. Switzerland highlights, analysis: Canadian men's team left disappointed despite reaching first World Cup knockout stage

The FIFA World Cup continued in Vancouver as Canada lost to Switzerland. Here's everything you need to know.

Bravery of fallen officer Marc Pinizzotto lives on in his children. 'Rest easy Dad. I love you.'

Daniella and Domenic were poised and stoic as they spoke of their father at his funeral Wednesday. How proud he would have been, writes Rosie DiManno.

Toronto council greenlights deal to cut development charges by up to 60 per cent

City council discussed the finer details of the funding, under the Development Charge Reduction Program, at its Wednesday meeting.

Captain's 'medical issue' on Air Canada flight forces diversion of Halifax flight

Air Canada says the captain was taken for medical treatment in Boston and work was underway to provide the affected customers with travel arrangements.

Canada won't drop fees on big American streaming services

The Trump administration has explicitly opposed any such charges levied against the big streaming firms, most of which are U.S.-based giants.

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing widespread damage

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and leaving residents shaken.

WestJet reducing fuel surcharge by $20 on its companion voucher program

The surcharge is now $40 per round trip or on a one-way fare after WestJet originally introduced it at $60 in April, a spokesperson says.

Thousands march in honour of slain Toronto officer amid deadly month for police: 'Give us all strength'

A funeral was held Wednesday for Const. Marc Pinizzotto, an 18-year veteran with the Toronto Police Service’s Emergency Task Force who was killed in the line of duty on June 11.

Carney government moves to fast-track three projects including Ontario nuclear waste site, two Northern roads

The projects are the Nuclear Waste Management Deep Geological Repository near Ignace, Ont., the Mackenzie Valley Highway in the Northwest Territories, and Grays Bay Road and Port in Nunavut.

Morgan Rielly has given the Leafs a list of teams he would go to. Here's a list of players they could target

The longest-serving Leaf has told GM John Chayka there are four teams he would waive his no-movement clause for.
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Globe and Mail

Eyewitness captures moment quake hits Venezuela airport

Footage from former lawmaker Wilmer Azuaje shows the moment a quake hit Simón Bolívar International Airport.

Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored three major primary wins in his attempt to remake the Democratic Party into a democratic socialist force on Tuesday.

Buildings collapse as 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocks north-central Venezuela

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful earthquakes

Back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes leave at least 32 dead and 700 injured, with toll expected to rise

Canada made it easier for World Cup fans to cross the border, but they did not come

Full staffing at border crossings has not been met by large numbers of additional visitors

Conservative outsider de la Espriella wins Colombia’s presidential runoff election

Trump-endorsed businessman and lawyer defeated progressive opponent Iván Cepeda by 1 percentage point

Trump berates Senate Republicans over Iran war vote

GOP efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues have been derailed by escalating feud

Trump hails 'great' GOP Senate meeting after cancelling bipartisan housing bill signing

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a 'really great meeting' with Senate Republicans Wednesday after a tense GOP luncheon and his abrupt cancellation of a bipartisan housing bill signing, the latest sign of friction with congressional Republicans.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani thrilled as his support helps candidates sweep Democratic primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is thrilled following the results of Tuesday’s New York congressional primary elections. The sweep by his picks handed the democratic socialist leader a significant victory in his bid to reshape the Democratic Party.
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Global News

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as far away as Brazil’s Amazon about 1,700 kilometers away.

NATO’s Rutte brings charts, pushback as Trump questions alliance’s worth

Rutte's visit to Washington came two weeks before the annual NATO leaders' summit in Turkey, putting further pressure on the secretary-general to soothe Trump's anger.

Sydney woman mauled by shark briefly wakes from coma, says ‘I love you’ to family

The victim had been in a coma for over a week after being mauled by a shark while swimming close to the shore at a beach in the Sydney area.

Five Eyes issue ‘call to action’ as AI becomes a ‘core’ cybersecurity risk

The joint advisory says AI offers 'powerful tools' to strengthen cyber defences and urges organizations to integrate them into their core business strategies.

20M barrels of oil just exited the Strait of Hormuz, says US official

Some 20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.

Indigenous group looking to repatriate ‘sacred’ artifacts from Switzerland

A group of First Nations leaders and advocates in Manitoba want help repatriating thousands of Indigenous artifacts from a privately run museum in Switzerland.

UN nuclear head says inspections of Iran sites is ‘going to happen’

The remarks by International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi was the firmest yet from the UN agency, which is viewed as key in determining Iran's nuclear stockpile.

Ottawa student flagged as security threat over research helpful to Iran’s weapons program

Classified intelligence reports call an Iranian doctoral candidate a threat to Canada’s security.

Man arrested in Hungary for collecting human body parts from cemeteries

Hungary's National Bureau of Investigation announced that the 30-year-old man from Budapest was arrested on suspicion of illegal use of human bodies.

U.S.-Iran working to finalize deal as Iranian president arrives in Pakistan

President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams work on details of the deal following negotiations on Monday led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance
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New York Times

There’s One Clear Reason Why Americans Are Gloomy About A.I.

The key is understanding how our labor market and our social net differs from the rest of the world.

Oil Prices Fall Toward Prewar Levels as Gulf Shipping Resumes

Oil prices fell, moving closer to levels not seen since the war in Iran began in February.

NATO’s Leader Makes His Case to Trump for Preserving the Alliance

Using charts, Secretary General Mark Rutte appeared to defuse the president’s anger by showing that European countries were “equalizing” defense spending with the U.S.

Suspect in Kansas City Shootings Found Dead in Basement, Police Say

Officers found the body of a man believed to be Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the suspect in a series of roadway shootings last week, inside a home they had already searched.

Representative Tom Kean, Missing for Months, Is Back Home in New Jersey

The congressman, who has been absent from Washington since March, answered the door of his home on Wednesday evening. He was wearing a suit and tie.

To Escape the Heat, Parisians Jump into an Old Industrial Canal

Crowds are filling the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, as temperatures soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Forty people drowned while swimming in other waterways.

After Trump’s Outburst, Senate G.O.P. Reverses Course on Iran

In a late-night vote aimed at mollifying the president, Senate Republicans rejected a resolution directing him to end the war against Iran, a day after a bipartisan rebuke.

Democratic Leaders Want the Party to Moderate. Its Base Has Other Ideas.

The primary victories of leftist Democratic congressional candidates in New York came as some leaders were urging the party to move to the center to broaden its appeal.

Why New York’s Democratic Establishment Fell to Team Mamdani

Democratic leaders found that their traditional tools, from rallies to phone banks to big-name campaign events, were no match for the left’s ground game and messaging.

In New York Election Results, More Evidence of Eroding Support for Israel

If the shift in public opinion continues, it could reshape one of the United States’ closest alliances.

CNBC

Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic earthquakes kill dozens

The swift U.S. offer of assistance reflects a degree of diplomatic realignment between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan interim government.

Iran warns ships it's 'unacceptable and dangerous' to transit the Strait of Hormuz without their approval

The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.

Despite Trump trade rhetoric, Asian investors keep betting on U.S.: Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor

Cantor said that investment flows still have "so much" allocation to the U.S., because investors recognise that the country was still one with a "rule of law."

Oil prices erase wartime gains as supply concerns ease with Hormuz tanker traffic resuming 

Oil prices fell as investors bet global crude supplies will improve, as tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf for months have begun leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC Daily Open: Micron steals Nvidia's margin king crown

Micron overtakes Nvidia and Meta to be Wall Street's new margin king.

Anthropic's latest hiring spree reveals where it's building AI data centers next

The AI lab is hiring for AI data center roles in Australia and Japan as it rushes to expand compute capacity overseas.

SK Hynix surges 12% after Micron earnings; blockbuster Nasdaq listing

Shares of South Korean chip giant SK Hynix surged 12% on Thursday after the company said it is seeking to raise as much as $29.4 billion.

Iran's neighbor, U.S. ally: What Pakistan gains from being a peacemaker

Pakistan's efforts to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East are driven by the need to avoid a spillover across its borders.

Investors still seek a human touch even with AI tools at hand: HSBC

Investors are still turning to the judgment of a professional adviser in their last investment decision, despite using AI tools, a HSBC survey found.

South Korea’s IPO bust clouds equity markets as Chaebol structure restrains listings

South Korea's IPO activity has lagged that of its regional peers as the structure of the market and governance reforms collide.

Washington Post

Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, U.N. commission says

The Israeli Foreign Ministry called the findings a “libelous sham.”

Hegseth thwarted internal efforts to extend key Army general’s career

Gen. Christopher Donahue, seen as a top warfighter, is the latest apparent casualty in a purge of senior military leaders by the Trump administration.

France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000

France said a doctor back from a humanitarian mission was infected and in stable condition, while experts said the outbreak in Africa could be the worst ever recorded.

Ukraine’s drones are spoiling Putin’s vision for Crimea

Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have halted fuel distribution in vacation season as Ukraine isolates the peninsula.

Trump dismisses Iran’s rejection of nuclear inspections

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said there was no plan for the IAEA to inspect its damaged nuclear facilities, a day after Vice President JD Vance said conversations with inspectors could happen imminently.

Keir Starmer is out. Other establishment politicians are in trouble.

Across the West’s advanced democracies, conventional political parties are being gutted by stagnant wages and fraying social contracts that have left voters fed up with the status quo.

U.S. shifts its Latin America approach. Here’s how it’s playing out in Guatemala.

U.S. lobbyists and pundits with President Donald Trump’s ear are aiding Latin America’s swing to the right.

BBC

Venezuela earthquake: What we know so far

The two quakes have killed at least 32 people and injured around 700.

Cheaper theme park tickets and kids' meals as VAT cut comes into force

The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.

BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033

BBC Sport will continue to broadcast Wimbledon until 2033 after signing a new deal with the All England Club.

BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033

BBC Sport will continue to broadcast Wimbledon until 2033 after signing a new deal with the All England Club.

June's temperature record set to be broken again

Thursday is expected to be a hotter day for parts of England and Wales with June's record temperature set to be broken for a second day in a row as Simon King explains.

Bodies found in 'advanced deterioration' at under-fire trust

An inspection of NUH mortuaries found 10 shortfalls, the Human Tissue Authority said.

The Papers: 'Never again' and 'No 10 of the north'

A major hospital maternity review and Burnham's mooted plans for prime minister lead Thursday's papers.

Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister

The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.

Council sorry for parking fines after train crash

Stranded passengers find fixed penalty notices on their cars at Bedford railway station.

Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'

Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

The Independent

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices fall to pre-war levels as Trump says deal cannot include Strait of Hormuz fees

Crude prices hit $72.24 a barrel, lower than the day before Iran war began

Burnham latest: Reeves backs Makerfield MP to become prime minister - but looks set to be sacked as chancellor

Speculation mounts as to who will make Mr Burnham’s top team as it appears likely he will enter No 10 next month

Venezuela earthquake latest: At least 32 killed in back-to-back 7.5 magnitude shocks with warning thousands more could die

US Geological Survey estimates 44 per cent chance fatalities could exceed 10,000

Texas Bible mandate sparks outrage as 5.5 million students face new classroom rules

A new proposal would include Bible stories in required reading lists for more than 5 million public school students in Texas

EasyJet rebuffs higher £4.93bn proposal from US investment fund

Castlelake had submitted a fourth approach for easyJet worth £6.50 a share.

Mapped: Death toll feared to exceed 10,000 after powerful twin earthquakes hit Venezuela

At least 32 people confirmed dead and over 700 injured after back-to-back tremors collapse buildings

Food supply resilience in the age of global crises starts with women farmers

Investing in, equipping and empowering women farmers can have significant ripple effects for productivity, food security and climate and environmental resilience, writes Surita Sandosham

Rightmove listing taken down after Nazi memorabilia collection spotted in advert

The house, in Lincs, was put up for sale via Purple Bricks, with the owners inviting ‘offers in region of £190,000’ earlier this month

Trump’s new SNAP rule could leave states scrambling to protect food assistance programs

Several dozen states might need to pay millions for food aid if they don't reduce errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Paris rooftops become hot deathtraps during France’s historic heatwave

A 2023 found that Paris had the highest risks of heat-related deaths out of 30 European capitals they looked at