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July 19, 2026 | An Ontario First Nation is airlifted to safety as wildfires force more evacuations and turn properties to ash, fuelling growing anger at the provincial government's response. Spain defeats Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And Canadian comedy star Jerry Dee reflects on his career and his mother's descent into dementia.

The fire that forced the evacuation of Wrigley moved 4 kilometres closer to town overnight into Sunday. Fire officials say they don't expect it to reach the community.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are mourning linebacker and team captain Jayden Dalke, who died in a car crash Saturday evening.The team announced his death in a statement Sunday.

Two brothers from Winnipeg, aged 10 and 13, are believed to have slipped into the fast-moving rapids near Sturgeon Falls Trail in Manitoba's Nutimik Lake on Saturday.

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.

The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says the public must stay away from Place Creek, Poole Creek, Gates Lake and nearby water channels because of flood water from a lake that has formed near Place Glacier.

A tornado that passed through parts of central Alberta Saturday resulted in 'significant damage' to buildings, homes, trees, roads and other local infrastructure, according to officials. But no injuries relating to the tornado have been reported.

As part of new, temporary border measures ‌to combat the spread ​of Ebola, the ​Canadian government on Sunday said ​it would deny entry to ‌foreign nationals who had been to the Democratic Republic of the Congo ‌within the past 21 days.

Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher and two-time World Series champion Duane Ward has died at 62. The Blue Jays say Ward died of natural causes in Toronto.

It’s a common debate in communities next to bear habitat — should you call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to report a bear looking for sources of human food like garbage or kids’ lunch boxes? Some encourage others not to report such incidents because of a belief that it amounts to a death sentence for the bear.

As of Sunday, there were no confirmed positive sample results for the parasitic illness, the agency said

With the world watching, Canada embraced soccer as its men’s team made it to the round of 16

Whoever wins the Democratic nomination will have overwhelming hatred for Trump on their side

Polgar, widely regarded as the greatest female chess player of all time, would replace Tamas Sulyok in the largely ceremonial role

The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.

U.S. President’s speech accusing Beijing of election interference in 2020 casts doubt on a planned visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping

U.S. under pressure to stage successful tournament ahead of 2028 Summer Olympics in L.A. and 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City

Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems has allowed Moscow to step up its use of ballistic missiles

Iran, U.S. inch closer to all-out war as interim deal crumbles and traffic in Strait of Hormuz stalls

The dual U.S. and British citizens moved to Romania in 2016 and were arrested there in 2022, accused of participating in schemes to lure women for sexual exploitation

Step by step, the U.S. and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled.

Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.

Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in November 2024.

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.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.

The Qatari-donated plane has been under scrutiny over whether it is fitted with sufficient defensive capabilities to adequately protect a U.S. president and others traveling on it.

U.S. and Iranian attacks are unfolding in a way that risks a wider war they cannot contain, analysts warn, unless they can return to negotiations quickly.

Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some of the most urgent.

Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, rose more than 3 percent as trading resumed on Sunday, while S&P 500 futures remained essentially unchanged.

Troy Jackson, a progressive, solidified his clear edge in the contest to replace Graham Platner, as Shenna Bellows, Jordan Wood and Nirav Shah ended their bids.

Andy Burnham is set to become the next prime minister on Monday. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.

In a post on social media, Mr. Vance said his wife and their son, Alec Neel Vance, were “happy and healthy.”

The debilitating malady has gripped Monroe County, Mich.

Christopher Nolan’s nearly three-hour epic was No. 1 over the weekend, with about $124.5 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.

Senior officials deny such a change is in the works, despite guidance shared with agents around the country in recent days.

American forces have started ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets.

South Korea's Samsung Biologics said on Monday that it had made an all-cash bid of 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.8 billion) for Switzerland's PolyPeptide Group.

The U.S. began a ninth straight night of strikes against Iran, escalating a campaign to destroy Tehran's ability to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Spain took home their first World Cup since 2010 after a 1-0 victory over 10 man Argentina.

Speaking in an interview with CNBC, TSMC's Wendell Huang said the fresh investment comes on the back of robust customer demand.

Spain reclaimed football's biggest prize on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense World Cup final.

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" tallied an estimated $124.5 million at the domestic box office, with IMAX screenings fueling a big haul.

Eli Lilly's acquisition of psychedelic drug maker AtaiBeckley extends Big Pharma's embrace of a stigmatized class of medications for treating mental health.

The prediction market has launched some ads featuring soccer players, as well as formed a partnership to display its brand in more places during the tournament.

The cost of housing is the top priority for voters ages 18 to 34, besting food and healthcare cost concerns, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey found.

Spain's Lamine Yamal takes the glory of World Cup victory as the great Lionel Messi's evening ends in tears.

We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.

The Labour leader will say he is "acutely conscious" of the UK's high turnover of prime ministers, as he becomes the seventh in 10 years on Monday.

The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.

The 2026 World Cup final may not linger long in the memory for what happened on the pitch but it will for all that surrounded it, with an appearance by President Trump, the longest half-time in football and songs by a host of stars.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.

It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.

The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra time.

Two stories are dominating Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham set to become PM, and Spain winning the World Cup.

Aggression against recruitment officers has become increasingly threatening, police say.

Hundreds of supporters of India’s youth-led Cockroach movement have gathered in New Delhi to march to Parliament to demand the education minister's resignation

Captain and crew members arrested as search and rescue continues

Operator Allwyn said players will be able to buy tickets at £4 a line from Tuesday for the first draw on Thursday.

Iran’s supreme leader warns US will receive ‘unforgettable lessons’ if it keeps attacking country

New Zealanders have woken to a wintry morning and the news their small nation had its fourth major golf champion

Vance is the first sitting vice president in modern US history to welcome a new child

Tropical Storm Fausto has formed well off Mexico’s southwest Pacific coast

Toby Peart, 13, was one of first patients to have surgery with Braun Aesculap Aeos 3D Robotic Assisted Exoscope

Average asking price for a home in July fell by £3,832 month-on-month

High Pay Centre says pay gap between chief executives and workers is the widest in eight years