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CBC.ca

She was stabbed by a student while on the job. Now she’s fighting for support

The administrative assistant who was stabbed by a student at a Bedford, N.S., high school in 2023 is speaking out in an interview for the first time. Angela Light tells CBC News about how the horrific events of that day have impacted her life.

Family, First Nation chief share hopes for coroner's inquest into death of MPP's nephew

Jonathon Mamakwa says he’s no longer angry about his son’s death, but that he wants to see more mental health and addictions support in correctional settings to prevent similar losses. Jonathon was the first witness to provide testimony in the coroner’s inquest into Kevin Mamakwa’s death, which began in Thunder Bay, Ont., Monday. Here's what's been shared so far about Kevin, a 27-year-old member of Kingfisher Lake First Nation who died June 2, 2020 while in custody at the Thunder Bay Jail.

After record-breaking Paralympics in Italy, IPC president sees room to grow

International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons wants to see more women competing and more sports on the Paralympic program.

Mexican state uses AI law to arrest online critics

Authorities in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí recently arrested two people linked to a Facebook page critical of the local government under a new artificial intelligence law that human rights and press freedom groups warn is being used to suppress political dissent.

Alberta's Danielle Smith to meet with counterpart in Quebec this week

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is planning to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week, with separatism and energy possible topics of discussion.

Manny Malhotra named new Vancouver Canucks head coach

The move is the latest in an overhaul that has seen Vancouver replace general manager Patrik Allvin, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford, and head coach Adam Foote since finishing the season last in the league with a 25-29-8 record.

Family identifies couple involved in paddleboarding accident near Squamish, B.C.

Two paddleboarders, who went missing after falling into Browning Lake at Murrin Provincial Park on Saturday, have now been identified by a family member as Genesis Jeru Bague and Mariz Bello.

Virus detected in invasive mosquitoes found in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region

Researchers found two mosquito species that tested positive for California serogroup virus, a group of mosquito-borne viruses that can cause encephalitis and meningitis in humans.

Canada slips slightly in top universities ranking, but experts say look carefully at the details

An annual tally of top universities worldwide is out, with some of Canada's biggest schools slipping down in ranking, but experts say these lists must be taken with a grain of salt.

Family seeks answers after death of First Nations girl twice discharged from hospital with broken arm

The family of a nine-year-old First Nations girl who died after being discharged from a Manitoba hospital's emergency room twice is "carrying unanswered questions" about her death, says Southern Chiefs' Organization Grand Chief Jerry Daniels.
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Toronto Star

FIFA World Cup in Toronto: Guide to the best watch parties and free events

No matter who you're cheering for in the highly anticipated international tournament, there's no shortage of places and ways to watch the matches.

Israel kills 8 in Lebanon, a day after Trump said Israel and Hezbollah will de-escalate

U.S. President Donald Trump later announced after a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicating with the Lebanese militant group through mediators that “there will be no Troops going to Beirut."

It is up to Albertans to shut the separatist movement down

If most people vote to remain in Canada the game is over. And don’t talk to me about how the separatist movement can still build momentum even if they are defeated.

Canada is in a 'technical' recession. Here's why economists are pushing back on that label

Despite a technical recession from consecutive GDP declines, economists argue Canada’s economy remains resilient, lacking the widespread job losses typical of a true downturn.

This Prince Edward County spirits distillery is for sale for $3.9 million. Take a look

Kinsip House of Fine Spirits in Prince Edward County is on the market after almost 10 years

Used EVs are cheap and plentiful. Here's what you need to know about buying one

From home charging to battery wear-and-tear, there's a lot to consider before buying a used electric vehicle.

Canadian EV sales are thriving again. And buying used could be 'the best deal in the Canadian car market'

EV sales have skyrocketed this year, marking a major comeback after last year's dismal sales.

Man gets seven years for fatal shooting of this Toronto construction worker — 'Justice is a joke,' his family yell out in court

"The family has been robbed of their future," Shamar Powell-Flowers's sister told the court in a victim impact statement.

This $3,000 program drastically cuts colon cancer recurrence. Here’s why Canadian doctors say it should be prescribed and funded like a drug

Supervised exercise programs, which cost about $3,000 per patient over three years, boost survival rates and save the health system money, study shows.

Canada vs. Uzbekistan: Goal drought ends on a wet, winning night for hosts in Edmonton

Jonathan Osorio and Jayden Nelson scored, Max Crépeau made some acrobatic stops and Canada avoided any more injury issues in pre-World Cup friendly.
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Globe and Mail

Iran’s inflation rate hits 77%, highest since Second World War, deepening country’s economic pain

Experts note fresh economic turmoil could spark renewed protests as Iran’s President says ‘hardship’ must be accepted as cost of war

Kyiv residents shelter in metro during major Russian strike

Residents of Kyiv took shelter in metro stations overnight during a major Russian strike on Tuesday, as explosions echoed over the metro station.

Blasts shake Kyiv in Russian attack causing fires across the city

Ukrainian authorities said that Russian drones and missiles had pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities early on Tuesday killing at least 17 people and wounding more than 100 following days of warnings about Moscow's plans for a major assault.

Iran reviews proposed deal with U.S. to end war as stalemate persists

Israel keeps up strikes in Lebanon a day after partial ceasefire was announced

Partial Israel-Hezbollah truce announced, but attacks continue

Lebanon on Monday announced a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in a limited de-escalation of a conflict that has killed thousands and fuelled the broader U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Russian drones, missiles pound Ukrainian cities in major attack

Russian drones and missiles pounded Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv and Dnipro early Tuesday, following days of warnings about Moscow's plans for a major assault.

Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine, killing and wounding scores of civilians

Shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defence missiles, depleted by Iran war, leaves citizens vulnerable

For U.S. grain farmers, Strait of Hormuz’s closing adds new wrinkle to seasonal planning

The strait’s closing has blocked flows of crude and fertilizer, sending prices higher and forcing farmers to make tricky decisions

Trump signs proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports

Changes will remain in place until December 31, 2027, the White House said

Five dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine, authorities say

A suspected missile strike on an apartment building triggered a collapse, with people likely trapped under the rubble, Kyiv’s mayor said
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Global News

Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missile strikes in deadly overnight attack

The attack stretched from night into day and the boom of explosions reverberated across cities. Officials said that 12 people were killed in Dnipro and six in Kyiv.

Gas price relief may have been short-lived following new strikes on Iran

Gas prices in Canada are expected to start climbing again, as any progress made towards a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.

Russia-Ukraine peace deal by winter ‘realistic’, Zelenskyy aide says

Talks brokered by the United States on moving toward a peace accord have ground to a halt as Washington has focused on the conflict in Iran.

Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as Brazil investigates 2 suspected cases

The two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak is ongoing, exhibited symptoms such as fever and chills.

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as ceasefire remains unclear

The nominal ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. has been repeatedly tested with back-and-forth attacks, even as officials from both countries try to negotiate an end to the war.

Israel’s incursion in Lebanon could complicate Iran deal. What to know

The Israeli advance presents a challenge in the emerging deal to extend the Iran war ceasefire as Tehran wants any agreement to end fighting in Lebanon, too.

Russia preparing ‘large-scale’ attack on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Russia said on Monday it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in the Ukrainian capital and warned foreigners and diplomats to leave.

Canadian drones will head to Ukrainian battlefield under production deal

The defence ministers of Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement to support the co-production of drones on the margins of the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa this week.

Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent grows

Vladimir Kara-Murza told Global News that mounting military and economic failures have stripped away Putin's strongman image and exposed him as 'increasingly weak.'

Anand calls China ties ‘significant,’ says Canada must safeguard ‘values’

Anand made no explicit mention of human rights in her remarks on Friday, coming shortly after confirmation that a Canadian warship transited through the Taiwan Strait last week.
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New York Times

U.S. Ebola Unit Plans in Kenya, Subject of Protests, Suffers New Setback From Court Ruling

The court further delayed the Trump administration’s proposed quarantine unit for Americans exposed to the virus. The plan has sparked angry protests in Kenya.

Iran War Live Updates: Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Pulling Back From Threat to Beirut

Under pressure from President Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel held off from attacking Beirut. But he vowed to continue Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah, which could threaten peace talks with Iran.

As A.I. Makes Strides in Mathematics, Mathematicians Urge Caution

A week after OpenAI made headlines with an A.I.-generated proof, a new “declaration” by 16 experts raises concerns that the technology threatens math as a discipline.

Russia Is Showing Signs of Weakness in Ukraine. So It Hits Harder.

The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way recently, with battleground losses and mounting casualties. With renewed strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.

Russia Launches Deadly Strikes on Kyiv After Threatening Ukraine for a Week

Moscow’s repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital.

Inside the Ebola Outbreak

We discuss the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash

The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.

Extreme Water Shortages in the West, and Hegseth’s Pentagon Purge

Plus, the rocky, unpredictable race for California governor.

How Hezbollah Drones Changed Israel’s Strategy in Lebanon

An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devolved into a kind of impasse, with Hezbollah looking more capable than it did when the war began.

Why America Is Its Own Biggest Geopolitical Risk

The political risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the greatest driver of risk in the world right now is President Trump.

CNBC

Victoria Secret shares spike 40% after big earnings beat, raised sales outlook

Victoria's Secret has been in the midst of a turnaround under CEO Hillary Super, who said the company is winning over young shoppers across all incomes.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang says Marvell could be the next trillion-dollar company; stock jumps 22%

Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, hailed this chip designer as the next trillion-dollar firm, sending its shares up sharply in early market trading.

Nuclear weapons could soon be hosted in more NATO nations — what it means for defense stocks

The U.S. is reportedly exploring plans to expand its nuclear weapons-hosting arrangements to include more NATO countries in Europe.

Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion from stock sales to fund AI build-out

Alphabet said it plans to sell $80 billion in stock, including through a $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway.

Biotech takeover target Abivax sinks over 30% as cancer cases cloud trial data for bowel disease drug

A clinical trial update wiped out billions in the French company's market cap and raised questions over a potential takeover.

Inflation hits 3.2% in the euro zone as Iran war pushes energy costs higher

Energy costs in the region surged by an annual rate of 10.9% in May.

Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as Iran war uncertainty keeps investors on edge

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

Arm, IBM and HPE soar as Nvidia chip 'reinvention' extends software rally

Shares in software compares surged ahead on Monday.

CNBC Daily Open: Trading the signals vs the noise

Anthropic files for its IPO and OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses going public with CNBC, while Iran uncertainty continues to move oil markets.

Amazon's four-day Prime Day event starts June 23, as shoppers battle inflation

Amazon's four-day shopping fest comes after U.S. consumer sentiment dropped in May to a record low.

Washington Post

Israel says it is holding off on striking Beirut after U.S. request

Tehran suspended ceasefire negotiations because of Israel’s escalating military attacks in Lebanon and U.S. strikes, an Iranian official told The Post.

Rubio to meet with Congress as Iran ceasefire falters

The secretary of state will testify publicly for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmaker patience runs thin.

As Russia fails to achieve war aims in Ukraine, Putin needs a way out

European officials say Moscow's escalating aggression is a result of increasing difficulties that Russia is facing militarily and economically.

Hardening views on migrants push Europe toward Trump-like tactics

New rules were driven by high numbers of asylum seekers from “safe countries” and the fatigue of voters after waves of migration, European officials say.

Kenyans protest U.S. plan for Ebola field hospital to treat Americans

Angry residents, who said their lives were in danger, set fires and clashed with police as they protested the facility intended to treat Americans.

BBC

Idris Elba and Torvill and Dean receive honours at Windsor Castle

Actress and comic Meera Syal was among the other stars to receive honours from King Charles on Tuesday.

Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer

Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Scotland legend Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer

Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Fulham boss Silva close to Benfica agreement

Fulham head coach Marco Silva is close to reaching an agreement to take charge at Benfica.

Donaldson sex abuse trial hears police interview from alleged rape victim

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, all of which he denies.

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 18 people

An eight-year-old boy and a woman killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.

Murrell used SNP cards for £400,000 spending spree

The former SNP chief executive is facing a lengthy jail sentence after admitting embezzling funds from the party.

Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files

A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.

Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts

Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympian

A judge at the Old Bailey has fined UK Athletics £350,000 with £44,000 in costs after hearing how a paralympic athlete died when equipment fell on him at a training ground in east London.

The Independent

‘I’ve lost hope’: Ukraine reels after Russia launches one of the largest attacks of the war

The Kremlin said the war had entered ‘a new paradigm’ as it unleashed a blistering attack on Ukrainian targets with hundreds of drones and missiles

The Mediterranean secret to keeping your home cool in a heatwave

Ancient techniques once suited to the Mediterranean now hold lessons for modern Britain

Eccentric TV aristocrat loses High Court battle with ex-wife over £1.2m divorce settlement

Sir Benjamin Slade is known for going on TV in his hunt for a ‘castle-trained’ new wife

Mandelson files: The key takeaways from latest release of disgraced peer’s messages with Starmer’s top ministers

Ministers were braced for embarrassing revelations ahead of the publication of the files on Monday afternoon

Vickrum Digwa’s family ‘deeply sorry’ to Henry Nowak’s relatives – but warn his murder should not ‘inflame division’

Killer’s family said they would ‘give anything’ for him not to have crossed paths with murder victim victim

Secret wine stash, hidden by suspected Nazi sympathisers, unveiled after decades under castle floor

The family fled across the border at the end of the Second World War, leaving the cache behind

‘Safer to give my kids a chainsaw’: Parents are taking drastic measures to eliminate their children’s screen time

A growing movement advocates for kids to grow up without screens and believes social media poses a grave threat to their well-being. Parents tell Rhian Lubin how they’ve moved out of state to get their kids into screen-free schools, are installing landlines — and have locked away the iPads

Student loans crisis ‘comparable to PPI scandal’, education tsar suggests

This year has seen rising criticism of the student loans system after the chancellor announced at the autumn 2025 budget the repayment threshold would be frozen for three years

Reform UK’s support is more than a ‘protest’ vote, research suggests

Leading polling expert Sir John Curtice says Farage’s party eating Conservatives ‘for breakfast, lunch and dinner’

Muhammad Ali's family reflects on the champion boxer's legacy 10 years after his death

The wife of late boxing legend Muhammad Ali says his legacy of compassion endures 10 years after his death