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Olympian Trump accused of vandalizing the reflecting pool pleads not guilty
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defence attorneys and other Trump administration critics have derided as an abuse of prosecutorial power.
Fitness influencer Connor Murphy reported dead in Thailand
Connor Murphy, an American online fitness influencer with more than 2.3 million subscribers on YouTube, has reportedly died in a drowning incident in Thailand.
Quebec requires new truck drivers from Ontario to take an exam
Following several collisions involving heavy vehicles, Quebec has announced new measures aimed at addressing the issue of inexperienced drivers from Ontario.
Ukraine claims hits on more Russian fuel tankers as Crimea campaign intensifies
Ukrainian drones hit a dozen more Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov overnight, Ukraine's military said on Thursday, the latest in a campaign aimed at disrupting fuel supplies to Russian forces and isolating Moscow-occupied Crimea.
Accused arsonist's notebook suggested plans for future Winnipeg targets: search warrant docs
A man accused of setting more than a dozen fires across Winnipeg last year was carrying a notebook when he was arrested that contained "future potential targets" — including the health minister's constituency office and the CBC, search warrant documents allege.
Bonnie Tyler, Total Eclipse of the Heart singer, dead at 75
Singer Bonnie Tyler has died at a hospital in Portugal, according to a statement on her social media accounts. She was 75.
Don't stand in 'deadly' ocean in St. Vincent's, N.L., whale-watchers warned
St. Vincent's residents are fearful of potential deaths, saying some whale watchers are ignoring warnings and stepping into dangerous waters.
Corporate watchdog was still accepting complaints as Carney abruptly closed it down
A corporate watchdog was still accepting complaints right up until the point Prime Minister Mark Carney announced its dissolution — seemingly out of nowhere — despite saying the decision to discontinue the office was made "months" earlier.
Why Brampton, Ont., is home to so many elite Canadian soccer players
The city of Brampton has a legacy of fostering star soccer talent featured on the World Cup stage. We spoke to the city's mayor, a local club and a current player about how it happens.
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Toronto Star
A Toronto councillor wants more criminal investigations into illegal evictions. Will it work?
A motion at city council's planning and housing committee next week asks staff to report on whether RentSafeTO officers can collect evidence for police on bad landlords.
Hate crimes against South Asians more than double in Mississauga and Brampton, police say
Peel police data shows reported hate crimes across the board increased for the fifth year in a row last year.
Meet Count Binface: How a man wearing a trash can may expose Nigel Farage’s weakness
Comedian Jonathan Harvey could end up showing the depth of antipathy to the Reform UK leader.
Iran's attacks on Gulf ships 'unacceptable' and 'unjustified': Foreign Minister Anand
Anand says Canada stands alongside Persian Gulf countries as Iran lashes out against them.
Fire at North York apartment complex displaces residents, sends two to hospital
The early morning blaze in an apartment building was the site of a previous fire in June that left one dead.
Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
The total number of confirmed cases across the country has now reached 1,759.
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Tyler was hospitalized in May in Portugal, where she had a home, and was later placed in an induced coma.
Soap icon Susan Lucci played a vixen on 'All My Children' for 41 years. In Toronto, she tells her own story
Erica Kane was betrothed 12 times, but Lucci only married once, and she writes about losing her husband of 52 years in her recent memoir.
Bishnoi gang leader made threats to Brampton family, set up B.C. murder, U.S. court documents say
A separate charge said Bishnoi demanded $500,000 from a Brampton family and threatened harm if it was not paid.
US and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
The strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of a fragile ceasefire and threatened to escalate the conflict if they didn't stop.
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Globe and Mail
Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case
Trump has claimed without substantiation that vandals dumped fertilizer into the pool and slashed the coating with a box cutter
Red list warns deep-sea mining threatens molluscs holding promise for science
Over half of vent mollusks face extinction due to mining operations in their habitat
Iran to bury slain Supreme Leader Khamenei after a week of mourning ceremonies
His son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei is still hidden from public view after being disfigured in the strike that killed his father
Carney visits Saudi Arabia with aim to strengthen bilateral trade and investment
There are opportunities in areas such as health care, energy, tourism and education, chair of the Canada-Saudi Arabia Business Council says
Dutch museum recreates peanut butter floor as tribute to late artist
Conceptual artist Wim T. Schippers, who died last month, first created the art installation in 1969
What is cyclospora? Outbreak of diarrhea-causing infection in U.S. grows to more than 1,000 cases
Here’s how the current outbreak compares with previous ones, and how to protect yourself
Ukrainian drones damage Russian oil facilities and set more tankers ablaze
Strikes on oil refineries have triggered a widespread fuel crisis with gasoline shortages across Russia
Bonnie Tyler, singer of chart-topping Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies at 75
Welsh pop star earned three Grammy nods and represented Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013, where she came in 19th
U.S. and Iran exchange fire, threatening ceasefire deal
U.S. military says it hit 90 targets, while Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar
U.S. launches new air strikes on Iran, as Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states
The United States launched new air strikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.
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Global News
U.S. and Iran exchange fire as interim peace deal unravels
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire.
Anand calls Iran’s attacks on Gulf ships ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unjustified’
Anand met with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Thursday and she says Canada stands alongside Persian Gulf countries as Iran lashes out against them.
Why an anchovy shortage will make your next slab of salmon more expensive
Love them or hate them, anchovies could end up making your grocery bill more expensive because of its use in fishmeal used for seafood and livestock feed.
Thieves steal over $4.5M worth of jewelry from French glassmaker museum
'Following the terrible burglary the museum suffered, it is impossible to carry on as if nothing had happened. The investigation is ongoing,' the museum said in a statement.
Gas prices in Canada set to rise as Trump says peace with Iran is ‘over’
Gas prices are likely going to tick up once again in Canada, according to an analyst, as a signed peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.
Wreckage of missing cargo plane found off Pakistan coast as search continues for crew
The aircraft was observed on radar rapidly descending with a heading change before radar and communication were lost, Pakistan aviation authorities said.
Russia at the Olympics? IOC lifts suspension on athletes
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the ROC was suspended in October 2023 for recognizing regional Olympic councils in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.
NATO defence spend burden to shift, Carney says as Trump pressures allies
NATO countries are bolstering their militaries after U.S. President Donald Trump "won the argument" on defence spending, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday.
Trump declares end to Iran ceasefire, threatens to cut off trade with Spain
Trump's remarks, also declaring the fragile ceasefire with Iran to be over, overshadowed a summit that European leaders had hoped would project unity and support for Ukraine
U.S. halted Iran oil sales after ‘unacceptable’ Strait of Hormuz strikes
The United States revoked on Tuesday a general license that authorized the sale of Iranian oil after recent strikes reported in the Strait of Hormuz.
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New York Times
Factory Fire in China Kills 28
The country’s leader, Xi Jinping, called on the authorities to make every effort to investigate the cause of the blaze in Fujian Province.
Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Air-Defense Systems
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.
A $3.2 Trillion Deal-Making Frenzy Is Spurred by the A.I. Economy
This year’s boom represents the most spent on global deal-making in a six-month period in a decade. But questions persist about whether it can continue.
Inside the Implosion of Graham Platner’s Maine Senate Campaign: ‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’
Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.
The Graham Platner Experiment Failed
The Graham Platner experiment has failed. “There have been so many errors of judgment at every step of the way,” the columnist Michelle Goldberg argues following the implosion of the senate candidate’s campaign in Maine.
Can Trump’s Arch Be So Tall? A Panel May Redefine a Law to Get to Yes.
The proposed 250-foot arch would violate a height limit on Washington structures under the traditional reading of the law. But the panel, now led by the president’s allies, has other ideas.
Trump’s NATO Summit, and Everyone Else’s
While President Trump insulted allies and demanded loyalty, the military alliance moved quietly closer to accepting more European responsibility for defense.
Renewed Fighting With Iran Shows Cracks in Peace-Trade Rally
Investors have taken heart from the fragile cease-fire between the United States and Iran before. Will they do so again?
Platner’s Exit Sets Off Scramble for New Senate Candidate in Maine
The state Democratic Party has said it will pick a replacement through a nominating convention before a July 27 deadline. Candidates are already lining up.
Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand, Analysts Say
Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.
CNBC
Micron shares rise 7% after announcing billions more in U.S. chipmaking investments
Micron announced a new round of investments aimed at boosting the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.
Oil prices fall as market bets U.S.-Iran fighting won't escalate into wider war
Oil prices turned lower on Thursday after the U.S. carried out fresh strikes on Iran, renewing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Meet SK Hynix, the trillion-dollar South Korean chipmaker debuting on U.S. markets
Following a more than sevenfold rally in its stock price over the past year, South Korea's SK Hynix is listing on the Nasdaq.
OpenAI's newest AI model is 54% more token efficient on agentic coding, Altman tells CNBC
The company is rolling out GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna after an initial limited launch.
Goldman Sachs wins $70 billion in asset management deals with Verizon, Lockheed Martin
Competition in the multitrillion-dollar market for retirement assets is fierce among managers such as Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Russell Investments and Mercer.
June home sales disappoint as prices reach an all-time high
Home sales dropped in June month over month as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. Prices hit an all-time high.
Platner quits Maine Senate race; Democrats set to pick new nominee
Maine Democrats must now replace Platner with less than four months until the midterm elections.
World Cup drives Google Search to record queries per second
The milestone comes amid Lionel Messi and Argentina's popularity.
Meta jumps into AI coding market in effort to chase Anthropic and OpenAI
Meta is upgrading its Muse Spark artificial intelligence model under the leadership of AI chief Alexandr Wang.
AstraZeneca stock drops 9% after heart drug trial miss deals rare blow to pharma powerhouse
A late-stage clinical trial failed to miss its primary endpoint, U.K.'s laregst drugmaker said Thursday.
Washington Post
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Jersey set to legalise assisted dying
Jersey is set to be the first place in the British Isles to legalise assisted dying.
Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
Restore Britain leader describes Dunblane school shooting as 'one murder'
Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".
Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says
Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.
Steep fall in Hormuz ship crossings after new US-Iran strikes
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
Norwegian football jerseys sold out ahead of Three Lions showdown, as demand 'exceeded all forecasts'
Norway's performance has created huge demand for the football jerseys, but this hasn't been met by suppliers.
Prince Harry gets UK trip back on track with hospital visit
The Duke of Sussex visits a children's hospital in Birmingham in a trip to the UK that has had a bumpy start.
I've changed my mind, we might actually be able to win this thing - Shearer
Alan Shearer explains why he now has belief and confidence that England can go further in this World Cup than he thought.
Inside the mind of a Wimbledon semi-finalist by Tracy Austin
Enjoy 1979 Wimbledon semi-finalist Tracy Austin encapsulating "the sense of history" that comes with playing on Centre Court as part of the last four at SW19.
School suspensions fall in England for the first time since Covid
The government says the pandemic left a "pernicious legacy", but that teachers are helping pupils turn a corner.
The Independent
Violent criminal who killed ‘kind’ grandfather carried out vicious stabbing weeks earlier
Rasheed Rahman, then 19, was left free to murder a beloved grandfather despite following two brothers off a bus and launching an attack weeks earlier
Henry Nowak’s killer and family members plead not guilty to weapons charges
Vickrum Digwa, his brother and father all pleaded not guilty to multiple weapons offences
New funding to remove dangerous cladding from smaller buildings
Leaseholders in smaller buildings have faced expensive bills to fix safety issues
Inside the tense Oval Office meeting where a furious Trump decided his deal with Iran was ‘over’
During the evening meeting, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth reportedly brought fresh information to Trump that led him to order new strikes
Burnham’s chief lieutenant claims Starmer’s government was sexist
Louise Haigh claims Starmer's government ‘deliberately mistreated women’ – and says PM-in-waiting had been planning for No 10 for at least a year
PIP disability benefit ‘not fit for purpose’, Labour minister’s review finds
There will be more ‘challenging discussions’ on the future of the benefit, official report admits
Bari Weiss’ CBS News airs Kanye West footage in P Diddy report as staffers call July 4 production ‘amateur hour’
Some CBS staffers were left ‘mortified’ by the network’s Fourth of July broadcast, according to a report
Trump wants to ignore the law to push his giant arch through the approval process
Trump’s team argued a Washington, DC, law that limits building heights does not apply to federal projects
Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion near Chicago reopens after $70 million gut renovation
Cellist Brant Taylor has noticed a big change at the Ravinia Festival's Hunter Pavilion since it underwent a $70 million renovation
UK heatwave breaks another record as temperatures hit 34C
Temperatures are expected to peak on Thursday and Friday for many parts of the UK
