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CBC.ca
Croatia World Cup fans photobomb wedding shoot | The Moment
Newlyweds Ashton and Zach Smith tell The National about the moment excited Croatia World Cup fans in Philadelphia photobombed their wedding shoot.
Fatal crash on Fernie, B.C., mountain bike trail shocks riding community
Elk Valley RCMP say a man died after a mountain biking crash on Trail Dogs in Fernie, B.C. Police say there is no indication of criminality, and the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating.
Dauphin, Man., left with 'very limited' health services as water recedes, flood cleanup begins
Dauphin is in a cleanup phase after heavy downpours flooded basements and led to the evacuation of the western Manitoba city's hospital.
Watchdog puts blame on U.S. Secret Service for missing crucial radio calls during 2024 Trump shooting
The U.S. Secret Service did not receive more than 100 local radio transmissions about the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pa., according to a government watchdog report released on Thursday.
Doorbell camera helps neighbours save 87-year-old living with Alzheimer’s from house fire
When Suzanne Wright received an alert that her mother’s doorbell camera had been triggered by neighbours, she had no idea it would lead to a harrowing rescue from a burning home.
Sony to end releasing PlayStation games on disc, earning ire from gamers despite market shift to digital
Sony will stop producing discs for physical copies of all new PlayStation video games starting in 2028, the company announced Wednesday, citing customers' growing preference to buy and download their games online.
'I will kill everyone around you': Threat to ex by father in double-murder suicide emerges
Police have identified the man who is believed to have killed his seven- and 12-year-old sons in his south Ottawa home and firebombed his dental practice in a nearby village before dying by suicide in a vehicle fire on Monday, as details of his threat to cause bodily harm to his ex-wife come to light.
What happens when a World Cup match gets dangerously hot?
Today's extreme heat for the World Cup match between Portugal and Croatia is expected exceed world soccer union guidelines based on the "wet bulb" temperature. That's already happened for a number of matches, prompting concerns about the health risk to players. Here's what it all means.
Ex-Olympian indicted on felony charge over what Trump called reflecting pool vandalism
A former U.S. Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the reflecting pool.
Western Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency as flooding sparks calls for federal aid
Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation, in Manitoba’s flood-stricken Parkland area, has declared a state of emergency due to washed out infrastructure, joining more than 30 communities that have done the same.
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Toronto Star
Emotional World Cup fans rock Toronto Stadium as Portugal comes from behind to defeat Croatia
“This is awesome! It’s really cool,” said Portugal fan Simao Martins. Inside Toronto Stadium, fans erupted every time every time Cristiano Ronaldo touched the ball.
Portugal vs. Croatia recap: Last World Cup game in Toronto a wild ride of euphoria and heartbreak; Cristiano Ronaldo puts on a show
Toronto's role as a co-host in the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with a wild round of 32 match. Here's everything you need to know.
Danielle Smith unveils pipeline proposal with support of Mark Carney
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new pipeline proposal Thursday evening that they say will bring one million barrels a day to the southern B.C. coast, with taxpayers ultimately bearing a significant part of the…
Man charged in connection with For Brothers organized crime probe
Peel police said Thursday the 22-year-old faces charges for conspiracy to commit murder and extortion following a string of arrests in the Brampton area after a widespread probe into violent extortion gangs.
Alberta submits plans and announces partners for new pipeline to B.C. coast
The line would follow closely along a route already traversed by the Trans Mountain pipeline.
More drones caught ahead of Portugal vs. Croatia World Cup match
Two were intercepted Thursday and another seized Wednesday, bringing the total to 23 drones caught near FIFA Fan Festival and Toronto Stadium since the start of World Cup events.
TDSB, TCDSB and other supervised school boards reveal millions in deficits despite big cuts. Critics say it proves underfunding
Supervisors have found tens of millions of dollars in cuts but red ink totals $134 million.
Raptors sign free-agent Kyle Anderson to replace Sandro Mamukelashvili
The well-travelled Anderson provides some frontcourt depth at the NBA's minimum salary.
Toronto residents are finding creative ways to battle sizzling heat. But for some, there’s no escape
Torontonians find creative ways to battle sizzling heat. But for some, there’s no easy escape.
Pride brings focus on 'two different kinds of Conservatives'
After Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre did not take part in Pride events, one of his MPs took to social media to denounce Prime Minister Mark Carney for marching in Toronto's annual Pride parade.
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Globe and Mail
The U.S. Supreme Court is now an enabler of, not a check on, presidential power
Top court affirmed several of Trump’s efforts to extend executive power into realms no president dared contemplate before
Vatican excommunicates bishops, declares ultra-conservative society in schism
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church.
Rescue teams free survivor stuck under rubble in Venezuela
Rescue teams on Thursday rescued Hernan Alberto Gil, who had been trapped in the Venezuelan mall of Galerias Playa Grande for over a week. Alberto Gil, 44, had been trapped some 29 feet underground, according to the Costa Rican Red Cross.
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on the pool in ‘a deliberate act’, District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says
Ohio town residents shocked after 16 children found in deplorable conditions inside home
Four people who are the children’s parents and grandparents were arrested on child endangerment charges
Amazon expected to roll out initial Leo internet service this year
The growing Leo constellation is a budding rival to SpaceX’s established Starlink
When Russia strikes, Kyiv's volunteers rush into the wreckage to help
Max, a graphic designer, helped find survivors in a Kyiv apartment building blown apart by a Russian missile on Thursday before heading to work — one of around 700 volunteer rescuers with the Ukrainian Red Cross.
StubHub sued by fans over World Cup ticket cancellations
Many fans have complained about tickets that never arrived from resellers and orders that were cancelled at the last minute
Explosive device goes off at Damascus cafe, killing at least nine people
The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centres, intensifies AI debates
Data centres pose a power grid challenge and a water system challenge
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Global News
Carney signs strategic pact with Philippines during Marcos visit to Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vancouver, in the first visit of the country's head of state to Canada in more than a decade.
B.C. man trapped in Venezuela after earthquakes now providing aid to others
Arnaldo Dos Santos had been visiting Venezuela on business when the back-to-back earthquakes struck on June 24. He is now stuck in the country.
FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022
FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.
Venezuelan man pulled alive from basement rubble 8 days after twin quakes
Rescuers initially made contact with Hernán Alberto Gil Flores over the weekend and began a days-long operation to pull him from the ruins.
11-year-old boy driving a truck crashes into Buddhist monks, killing 9
The victims were among a group of 35 Buddhist monks and five followers who were on their way from a temple in Mukdahan, about 600 km northeast of the capital Bangkok, to another.
Canada’s UN ambassador says Carney’s Davos speech is being implemented
Carney attracted global attention this January with a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos urging middle powers to band together to advance their interests.
Carney’s Davos speech being put in practice at UN, ambassador says
Carney attracted global attention this January with a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos urging middle powers to band together to advance their interests.
Major Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv after Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings.
4 dead in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations
The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the deaths.
B.C. journalist tormented by Chinese tycoon’s followers relieved after jail sentence
Gao, a critic of Guo's, was targeted by the tycoon's supporters who stationed themselves outside his Surrey, B.C., home for 77 days in 2020.
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New York Times
With Attacks on Crimea, Ukraine Hopes to Pressure Putin to End the War
Escalating drone strikes, fuel shortages and power cuts in the region Russia annexed are among the factors turning up the heat on President Vladimir V. Putin.
On Eve of Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Rehearsal Dinner Kicks Off Weekend of Events
The event for about 100 guests at Madison Square Garden kicked off a weekend of celebration for the pop star and the athlete, as celebrities arrived in town and reinforcements were delivered.
Many Children Don’t Have ‘Trump Accounts.’ Some Are Missing Out on $1,000.
More than six million have been signed up for the investment accounts, which open for contributions July 4, but there are barriers to uptake.
Mamdani Is a Taylor Swift Fan. Here Are His Top 12 Songs.
Ahead of Taylor Swift’s wedding celebration in Manhattan, Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed that he is a bigger fan of her music than previously known.
As Ukraine War Escalates, Witkoff and Kushner Are Focused on Iran
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are pivotal players at a moment when the posts of U.S. ambassador to Moscow and Kyiv are both vacant.
Trump’s Huge Windfall Has Few Known Global Precedents
President Trump’s earnings in office are at a level once unimaginable for any leader of a liberal democracy, particularly a sitting American president.
Texas Governor Appoints Former Hard Right Critic to Key Post
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a firebrand former opponent, Don Huffines, to be state comptroller, underscoring a G.O.P. push for unity ahead of the midterms.
F.B.I. Assigns Scores of Analysts to Examine Election Records in Georgia
The expansion of an investigation into Fulton County’s election office reflects President Trump’s desire to prove his baseless claims that the 2020 election in Georgia was rigged.
Judge Demands Answers About Plans for Trump’s East Potomac Golf Course
In a fiery hearing, Judge Ana C. Reyes hammered the government over denials that the president was forging ahead with plans to renovate the course without approval.
MAGA Base Stays Quiet After Trump Reports Billions in Personal Gains
A new mandatory disclosure revealed that the president has earned $2.2 billion during the first year back in the White House.
CNBC
Safe havens aren't behaving like they used to. Here's what's changed
Traditional safe-haven assets — U.S. Treasurys, the Japanese yen and gold — have struggled to provide protection during this year’s market volatility.
Kuaishou shares jump after Tencent joins $2.8 billion raise for Kling AI subsidiary
Kuaishou shares rose as much as 6.89% at Friday's Hong Kong market open before paring gains to trade around 0.75% higher.
Rafael Nadal talks tennis prize money, his hotels, and what sports taught him about business
Rafael Nadal opened his fourth Zel hotel as he expands into hospitality, education and sports after retiring from tennis.
Venezuela quake toll climbs to 2,595 as damage estimates mount after strongest tremor in a century
Death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela jumped to 2,595, as rescue operations continued after the country's strongest tremors in over a century.
OpenAI proposes 5% stake to Trump administration to ease Washington pressure: Report
Trump said in June that the U.S. taking an ownership stake in AI giants would be "a beautiful thing" and make American public "partners in this revolution."
Nvidia offers start-up customers chance to swap compute power for revenue share
Nvidia says it will give start-ups the chance to swap access to compute power for a slice of future profits under a new program aimed at AI-focused firms.
Jack Smith says he's 'very concerned what's going to happen next election' under Trump
Smith said that he could be indicted by the Department of Justice given Trump's animus toward him for prosecuting the president in two criminal cases.
Trump bought Apple, Nvidia and other tech giants before tariff reversal fueled rebound
The day before President Donald Trump walked back his tariff policy turned out to be one of his busiest days of 2025 for stock buying.
Saudi Arabia has ramped up oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz since U.S.-Iran deal
Saudi Arabia is restarting its export logistics in the Persian Gulf after a three-month pause, according to Kpler.
Tesla stock sinks 7% despite strong deliveries report, posting worst day in nearly a year
Tesla is trying to recover from consecutive annual declines in vehicle sales that were partly caused by a consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk.
Washington Post
Vatican excommunicates bishops of breakaway traditionalist sect
The sect, the Society of St. Pius X, defied a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV and sought to consecrate four bishops without the Vatican's approval.
Russia rocks Ukrainian capital with massive assault, killing at least 25
Dozens were injured overnight in Kyiv during an attack that caused fires and explosions throughout the city.
Trump-backed truce in Lebanon, key to Iran peace deal, risks new civil war
To reach a more durable peace agreement with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump needs Israel to uphold the terms of a deal with Lebanon that Hezbollah says it will block by "any means necessary."
Pope Leo plans to send a message about migrants on July Fourth
The pope's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, desperate migrants' gateway to the West, will set up a split-screen moment as President Donald Trump holds an Independence Day rally.
After quakes trap Venezuelans, the government impedes rescuers and aid
In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.
BBC
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event
Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near Madison Square Garden.
'Truly international network' of men drugging and raping women uncovered, NCA says
Eight arrests have been made as the National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 people linked to the abuse websites.
Four-time Tour de France winner Froome retires
Great Britain's Chris Froome, who won the Tour de France four times, brings an end to his illustrious career in professional cycling.
Survivor pulled from rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park.
Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.
Gannet colonies could take 15 years to recover from bird flu
The 2022 outbreak led to an "unprecedented deadly blow" to the seabird colonies in Scotland and Wales.
I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views, says Kate Forbes
The former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage.
I started selling clothes from my nana's house - now I'm turning over £10m
Murci has grown from a side hustle to being featured on Love Island and promoted by influencers.
Goat and skin in millions of 'lamb' kebabs compared to horsemeat lasagne scandal
Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
The Independent
Monster super typhoon bears down on US communities still recovering
Residents of U.S. territories in the western Pacific are bracing for a possible super typhoon, just months after the region was hit by the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year
Trump news live: President defends massive crypto windfall as he gets set for Mount Rushmore speech
President Donald Trump is set to headline an American 250th anniversary bash in Washington, DC, over the weekend as the country celebrates its semiquincentennial over Fourth of July weekend
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin and Zelensky vow to escalate fighting after deadliest strike on Kyiv this year
Kyiv observes a day of mourning after 30 killed, 91 wounded and more than 130 buildings destroyed in deadliest strike
Bad boy elephant seal Neil wreaks havoc across Tasmania sparking public safety fears
Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has returned to his birthplace on the Australian coast, causing quite a stir
Prince Harry returns to the UK – with a shadow and unanswered questions
During Harry's visits last year, a known stalker was said to have got close to him on two occasions
A California farmer gives away free nectarines amid a dispute over exclusive rights, in photos
A California farmer has been giving away free nectarines this week amid a legal dispute with a food market and distributing company claiming exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine that he grows.
Active-duty Air Force officer under investigation after anti-Trump protest
The U.S. Air Force said on Thursday it would investigate a uniformed officer who called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance
Andy Burnham reveals tax plan to save pubs and high streets
The prime minister-in-waiting also revealed to Andrew Marr on LBC that he has not picked a chancellor yet
Iran-US war latest: Tehran begins public mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei with funeral to draw 20 million to capital
Iran has warned the US and Israel that any attacks during the former supreme leader’s funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’
Iran begins days-long funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei months after his death
Mourners in Iran are preparing for a days-long funeral for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war with the US and Israel
