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CBC.ca
Paramount, Warner must pause merger for at least two weeks, judge says
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion US merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
Alberta government gives public libraries Jan. 1 deadline to comply with new restrictions
The province informed public libraries this month that they have until the start of the new year to establish new practices restricting access to library materials containing sexually explicit images to anyone 15 years old or younger, without authorization from a parent or guardian.
Meet Jimothy, the unusually round Seattle raccoon capturing hearts worldwide
A Seattle raccoon with an unusually short body nicknamed Jimothy has become an internet sensation after a video of the critter scampering across a field went viral.
Sask. Roughrider in fatal crash was driving on wrong side of divided highway: RCMP
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke was driving the wrong way on the highway with alcohol and cannabis in his vehicle before the crash that killed him and another man, RCMP say.
Alberta, Saskatchewan offer 'most compelling' case for U.S. oil supply: Hoekstra
U.S. needs to find three to four million more barrels of oil per day over the next decade, and Canada can be one of the best places to get it, says Pete Hoekstra.
TIFF turns the spotlight on Canada in its gala and special presentations
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival announced its Gala and Special Presentations lineups, which include Chris Rock’s Misty Green and Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky, alongside major Canadian premieres and closing-night gala Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend.
Dinosaur skull remains found in campground belong to T. rex 'great-uncle,' Alberta study shows
The remains of a dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and fasterthan its more famous relative, the T. rex, say the authors of a new study.
Amid wider statue debate, Gatineau, Que., quietly reinstalls monument to Samuel de Champlain
The City of Gatineau has quietly reinstalled a statue of 17th-century explorer and Quebec City founder Samuel de Champlain, nearly a decade after it was removed for maintenance.
The big stories — and best photos — from the 2026 World Cup
Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, 39 days. Here's a look back at some of the main storylines from the FIFA World Cup 2026 — as illustrated by some of the tournament's best photos.
Canada's inflation rate eased to 2.8% in June thanks to lower gas prices
While higher oil prices have sent the cost of gas up in recent months, the recent ceasefire in the Middle East led to a 10.2 per cent drop in the cost of gas month-over-month. Statistics Canada says inflation was unchanged from May to June when gas prices are taken out of the equation.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlines ambitious plans after taking office
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has formally taken office, promising to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, revive British industry and return more powers to local government.
Funeral held for Mississippi teen who was found dead after boat trip
The Rev. Al Sharpton officiated the funeral for Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old, whose death following a July 4 boat trip with friends has captured national attention and prompted calls for an independent investigation.
Mississippi community demands truth about death of Black teen killed on boating trip
Death of Nolan Wells following July 4 boat trip with friends has captured national attention and prompted calls for independent investigation
U.K. police charge man with murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe
Widdecombe was found dead in her home on July 9 after sustaining what police described as serious injuries
U.S. senators push for ICE accountability, roll out of body cameras after two fatal shootings
Demands follow two deadly shootings in which ICE officers shot and killed immigrants in Houston and Maine
Elections Alberta opens applications for special referendum mail-in ballots
Albertans will also be asked to weigh in on questions of constitutional and immigration reform, as well as if the province should remain in Canada
Carney offered to double oil exports to U.S. as part of potential deal, Hoekstra says
Two cabinet officials were eager about the pitch, but Trump held them back, according to the U.S. ambassador
Hamas names top negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader
Al-Hayya succeeds Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in combat with Israeli forces in October, 2024
U.S. military identifies two soldiers killed in Jordan during Iranian strikes
17 service members have been killed in the war with Iran
How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea threatens global energy supplies
Yemen sits on the Bab el-Mandeb strait and closing that would open up a new front in the energy crisis and Iran’s overarching conflict with the U.S.
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Global News
UK police charge man, 28, with murder of late politician Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry was charged after more than a week in custody on suspicion of murder and acts of terror. Police are continuing to investigate his motive.
Iran-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade.
Andy Burnham sworn in as new U.K. prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer
Burnham returned to Parliament in June by winning a risky special election and was sworn in as a member on July 12, hours after the unpopular Starmer announced his resignation.
U.S. strikes Iran over troop deaths as campaign against Tehran continues
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.
Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order
Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.
Laos charges in deadly tourist methanol poisoning not harsh enough: parents
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in November 2024.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplier
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.
Major earthquake off Mexican coast triggers tsunami threat
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning.
U.S. strikes hit bridges in Iran, collapse tower at key port
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.
More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: poll
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.
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New York Times
Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives
The government is aggressively seeking the confidential sources of Times reporters who wrote about the president’s new Air Force One. The Times has asked a judge to quash the subpoenas.
Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success
For many fans, the World Cup victory cemented a belief that something promising — a cultural, economic and sports revival — is happening in the country.
North Sea Drilling Offers First Test for Burnham’s Relationship With Trump
Andy Burnham has not yet met President Trump, but the two men spoke shortly after Mr. Burnham became prime minister.
Man Sets Off Explosive Device Outside 26 Federal Plaza in NYC
The man threatened passers-by, lit a fire and set off fireworks, police said, and was then detained. The building houses an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office.
I’m a Screenwriter. Hollywood Is in Trouble.
A scriptwriter’s lament about Hollywood’s decline
How Google’s A.I. Search Is Imperiling the Open Web
As Google incorporates more artificial intelligence into search, people are spending more time on Google. Some website operators are crying foul.
Judge Tosses Justice Department Challenge to Minnesota Immigration Laws
The Trump administration, which flooded Minnesota with immigration agents this year, argued that policies limiting cooperation with ICE were unconstitutional.
G.O.P. Boxed In on Iran War as Trump Sidelines Congress
Republicans now face a worst-case political scenario of being asked to fund an unpopular war over which they have exercised little oversight.
This Is Why Our Fresh Produce Keeps Making Us Sick
Cyclospora outbreaks are just a small part of a much larger food safety crisis linked to fresh produce.
Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker
Evidence suggests the ship on which three Indian sailors died was not moving when it was struck in the Gulf of Oman, but it had been engaged in risky offshore transfers of oil.
CNBC
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iran will pay for killing U.S. service members
Oil prices have surged around 20% this month as fighting between the U.S. and Iran has sharply escalated.
Trump says Netanyahu won't be arrested in New York, pushing back on Mamdani
Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is the target of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court related to the war on Gaza.
Trump vows retaliation against Iran after U.S. deaths: 'They will pay'
Oil prices edged higher following Trump's Truth Social post vowing, "Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over!"
U.S. Treasury yields rise as Wall Street monitors Middle East tensions
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Monday as Wall Street monitors the latest developments amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Archer stock rips 20% higher as company unveils military craft with Anduril
Archer and its eVTOL peers are racing for FAA certification to start flying their air taxis commercially.
World Cup 2026 final in photos: Spain triumphs as football crowns a new champion
Spain reclaimed football's biggest prize on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense World Cup final.
AMD launches Helios, its first rack AI system to rival Nvidia, adding Microsoft as newest buyer
AMD is taking aim at Nvidia with Helios, its first AI rack system, and has landed Microsoft as a new customer, joining Meta, OpenAI and Oracle.
Alphabet stock pops on report it's developing a more efficient AI chip
The new AI chip, called "Frozen v2," would embed parts of Gemini's architecture directly into the silicon, according to the report.
Ryanair says 'no shortage' of travelers despite Iran war denting profit
Ryanair's first-quarter profit took a 34% hit as consumers delayed bookings due to the Middle East crisis, while struggling airlines face a "difficult winter."
Cybersecurity risks posed by over-the-air tech in autos has analysts concerned
The automotive industry's increasing use of over-the-air technology makes it more susceptible to cyberattacks, analysts say.
Washington Post
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Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble
Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.
Fifa opens investigation into Argentina post-final trouble
Argentina will face an investigation into the ugly scenes at the end of the World Cup final, Fifa has confirmed.
Who's in the cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Messi says 'pain is immense' after losing World Cup final
Lionel Messi says "the pain is immense" and that it "will take time to heal" after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final.
Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.
Man, 28, charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry from Rotherham will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
Key takeaways as Andy Burnham becomes PM
The new Labour leader has formally taken office and set out his priorities for power in No 10.
Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you?
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult.
Faisal Islam: The new PM has big ideas - but what will they cost?
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
The Independent
California city manager arrested on burglary charges after being on the job for less than three weeks
Elaine Forbes, the 53-year-old city manager of Sausalito, was arrested on Saturday after being found on someone else’s yacht at a local dock
Maine Democrats have found Graham Platner’s replacement. Can he win control of the Senate seat?
Graham Platner’s self-destruction was a major blow to progressives, but his replacement proves that their critics don’t have much juice, writes John Bowden
FDA says recall on Taylor Farms lettuce remains active despite ‘false positive’ on cyclospora outbreak - and denies apologizing to company
The FDA said a recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico still stood
Andy Burnham’s cabinet – who’s in and who’s out as Reeves sacked as chancellor
Follow along for the latest cabinet appointments as they are announced
Burnham’s shock pick for chancellor signals a true overhaul of government
The new prime minister has sought a compromise figure over the favourites from the right or left of the party, as political editor David Maddox explains
Alaska wants to seize a pilot's plane over a 6-pack of beer. The Supreme Court will hear his case
The Supreme Court has agreed to review an Alaska bush pilot’s claims that state authorities have tried to illegally seize his $95,000 airplane after a passenger brought a six-pack of beer on a flight bound for a dry village
Who is Joshua Kerry? The suspect charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe
The 28-year-old has been charged with murdering Ms Widdecombe in her remote Devon home
Trump confronts Canadian PM at World Cup Final over wildfire smoke: ‘Our air’s being poisoned’
US president says he took Canadian counterpart Mark Carney to task at Sunday’s game between Spain and Argentina, demanding he bring natural disaster under control
Andy Burnham promises to be ‘circuit-breaker’ PM as he purges cabinet
Prime minister says his first instruction is to end rough sleeping and insists he does not want to leave Downing Street before the social care crisis is fixed
Fighter jets had to be scrambled three times for planes near Trump’s Bedminster over the weekend
More than 10 planes entered temporarily restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford, where the World Cup was being held, on Sunday
