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CBC.ca
2 tankers carrying Saudi oil reverse course in Red Sea after Houthi threat, amid widening U.S.-Iran war
Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
RCMP responding to 'serious incident' at North Vancouver's Westview Plaza
Jackie Patton, who lives nearby, told CBC News she was having lunch when she heard multiple police sirens rush into the plaza. She said about a minute later, she heard three shots.
No cross-border ceremony for Gordie Howe bridge in light of U.S. trade threats: minister
Canada will celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge this week, the federal minister of infrastructure said Tuesday— but there will not be a celebration with the United States.
Sobeys' parent company vows change to practice that blocked competing stores
One of Canada's major grocers has announced a new approach to competition around the land where its stores are located.
9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces
Provinces across Canada will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales — a step forward in breaking down interprovincial trade barriers that prevent the free movement of alcohol across Canada.
Conservation officers protect beached belugas in Churchill, Man., until tide returns
Manitoba Conservation officers Vitalii Skrynnyk and Owen Jones are relatively new to Churchill, but they already have a whale of a tale.
Zelenskyy replaces head of Ukraine's army amid calls from protesters to do so
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country's capital, and other cities nationwide demanding his removal.
Kaylee Hottle, deaf Godzilla actress, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actress best known for her starring role in two Godzilla films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.
Beastie Boys' Mike D to play first Canadian shows since 2007
Mike D of the Beastie Boys is set to tour for his upcoming solo debut, Thank You. The tour, which includes shows in Toronto and Vancouver, will be the first by a member of the iconic rap trio since MCA's death in 2012.
Nunavut MP cedes control over firm earning thousands from the government
NVision Insight Group Inc., an Ottawa-based Indigenous management consulting firm, has earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in sole-sourced contracts from the federal government since 2021. Lori Idlout has placed her interest in the company in a trust.
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Toronto Star
Cross-border bridge celebration 'inappropriate' after Trump's tariff threats: Canada
Canada will not be celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with the U.S. in light of Donald Trump's latest tariff threats
Mark Carney backs provincial bans on U.S. booze as new tariff threat looms
The 30-day warning of new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has thrown a wild card into the annual conference of premiers and territorial leaders.
Canadian brewers and wineries don't want provincial governments to back down on U.S. booze bans
As premiers stood Monday by the choice to pull American products from liquor-store shelves, they got some support from the Canadian alcohol industry.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires his military chief after protests and names a replacement
Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as the new army chief, according to a statement on social media.
Kaylee Hottle, deaf 'Godzilla' actor, killed in car crash at 18
Hottle was a native signer of American Sign Language, and her family members are also deaf.
Toronto cop charged in Project South corruption probe pleads guilty to 2 counts
Const. Derek McCormick's conviction marks the first resolution of cases against the seven Toronto officers charged in the Project South.
Canada weighs retaliation as Trump escalates trade war
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke with Trump following Monday's announcement that the U.S. plans to impose more tariffs on Canadian goods.
SickKids doctor charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials
Police said "at this time" they do not believe the material was related to the doctor's practice.
‘The Odyssey’ has been the target of racist and transphobic criticism. Here’s how the filmmakers and actors responded
Decoding the movie's seven biggest talking points.
Donald Trump's new tariffs signal CUSMA may no longer protect Canadian trade, experts warn
New U.S. tariffs target just five per cent of Canadian exports, but experts warn they set a dangerous precedent by undermining CUSMA's trade protections and investor confidence.
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Globe and Mail
Trump’s latest tariff list reads like a perfectly stocked bar
U.S. President’s list includes alcoholic beverages that Canada does not even produce
Iran war has cost U.S. $37.5-billion so far, Hegseth estimates in Senate hearing
U.S. Defense Secretary provides new estimate as he makes new funding request at fiery hearing
Zelensky names replacement military chief after mass protests in Ukraine
Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, while Zelensky also offered a new post to former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov
U.S. Senate committee advances Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead intelligence agencies
Narrow 9-8 approval sets up a floor vote on Clayton’s nomination, potentially early next week
U.S. anti-discrimination agency proposes ending employer reporting of race, sex data
Companies have been required to annually submit data on the race and sex of their employees since 1966
Israel builds earthen barrier inside Gaza Strip, further dividing Palestinian territory
The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, according to satellite imagery, further entrenching the division of the tiny Palestinian enclave.
France adopts sweeping social media ban for children under 15
France becomes first EU country to approve a blanket ban as concerns grow worldwide over harmful effects of digital content on kids
Murdered British politician Ann Widdecombe was hit repeatedly with hammer, prosecutor says
Joshua Kerry was charged Monday while in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder and acts of terror
India’s youth-led ‘Cockroach’ protests continue a day after violent clashes with police
Movement demands educational reforms and government accountability, representing a rare public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government
Israel is building a giant earthen barrier inside Gaza, further entrenching its division
Barrier separates the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory
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Global News
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadership
Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanding his predecessor's removal and the defence minister's reinstatement.
Canada set to join European fighter jet program as an observer
Defence Minister David McGuinty, who is in the U.K. for a major international air show, has said the government is interested in learning more about the Global Combat Air Program.
Tate brothers fight extradition to UK after arrest on sex crime charges
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in federal court Monday for the first time since their arrest on Saturday and are being held in federal detention.
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.
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New York Times
Tornadoes Are Reported in Kentucky as Storms Sweep Across the U.S.
Storms set off tornado warnings all the way to New York on Tuesday. Forecasters also warned of flash flooding.
Whitney Cummings’s Trump Joke at Kennedy Center Is Cut From Netflix Special
At the Mark Twain Prize ceremony, the comedian Whitney Cummings made a joke about the president that seemed to refer to Jeffrey Epstein.
With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate
President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.
OpenAI Says Its A.I. Models Went Rogue and Attacked a Digital Library
The incident, which targeted the computer systems of another company called Hugging Face, happened while OpenAI was testing the systems.
Mykhailo Drapatyi: What to Know About Ukraine’s New Top General
Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi, a decorated commander, is popular both inside and outside of his country.
Cyclospora Cases in the U.S. Hit Record High
Federal health officials have confirmed another 2,500 cases of the parasitic infection.
A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea
Their resolve for freedom hardened during the pandemic, when they lived through a crippling food shortage and were forced to witness frequent public executions.
Tornado Watch Issued for New York and Other Northeast Areas as Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Winds
New York was under a tornado watch, and forecasters warned that flash flooding was possible into the evening.
Error Led to 400 Noncitizens Voting, New Jersey Governor Says
A 2023 software glitch at the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission led to roughly 6,600 noncitizens being registered to vote during the Murphy administration, Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced.
Zelensky Removes Ukraine’s Top General
Also, the Pentagon estimates the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
CNBC
Japan exports and imports grow at fastest pace in June since November 2022, beating estimates
Exports climbed 19.3%, while imports spiked 25.4% compared to June last year.
Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market
In 2013, Sony tweaked Xbox by showing how easy it was to share a PlayStation disc. Now, gamers say Sony has become exactly what it mocked.
Wall Street can wait: Why one U.S. biotech firm is listing in Hong Kong first
Global biotech firms are increasingly being drawn to Hong Kong for its growing investor base and proximity to Chinese pharmaceutical partners.
Nike to cut off thousands of online distributors in China, restructure digital footprint
Nike is streamlining its online business in China as the company looks to stabilize pricing and branding and get back to growth.
The Fed rang the alarm about Anthropic's Mythos AI model — but had to go months without it
The central bank didn't have access to Claude Mythos Preview as of mid-July, even as other institutions were racing to patch their vulnerabilities.
Super Micro surges 15% on new order and margin disclosure after SpaceX announcement
Many server makers are seeing faster growth as companies race to deploy artificial intelligence servers.
OpenAI appoints two new members to board of directors
OpenAI appointed longtime financial executives David Vélez and Robin Vince to its nonprofit and for-profit boards.
OpenAI, Anthropic boost lobbying as legacy tech and defense spending slips
The two AI developers spent a combined $3.17 million in the second quarter, up 23% from the first three months of 2026.
Nebius stock surges nearly 19% as Nvidia discloses significant stake in neocloud
Nvidia said it would invest $2 billion into Nebius in March.
GM beats on earnings, raises guidance amid 'resilient' consumer, pricing
GM raised several key earnings forecasts after beating Wall Street's second-quarter expectations as its North American operations continue to drive results.
Washington Post
Hegseth faces bipartisan scrutiny as Iran war escalates
Some lawmakers seeking clarity on the Trump administration’s strategy for the conflict appeared frustrated as the Pentagon seeks billions in additional wartime funding.
Death of Moroccan man in Italian police custody sparks protests, violence
The death of Abderrahim Fakir in Italy drew parallels to the death of George Floyd.
Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military commander as major shake-up continues
The dismissal of Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky came days after the Ukrainian president fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Trump meets with Lebanese leader, pledges support for peace efforts with Israel
The event marked the White House’s latest attempt to broker an Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah.
Nearly 100 U.S. troops injured in last two weeks of Iran war, Pentagon says
An intensifying cycle of violence has left at least three U.S. service members dead since the resumption of hostilities a week ago.
A U.K. prime minister takes charge promising to empower local officials
Andy Burnham, until recently the mayor of Greater Manchester, promised to create a “circuit breaker” moment in the cycle of failure and cynicism that have plagued British politics for the past decade.
Trump says he will impose 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods in 30 days
The president said the levies will take effect in 30 days unless Canada drops what the administration called “discriminatory” trade barriers against U.S. products.
Ukraine bombs warehouses, targeting Wildberries — Russia’s version of Amazon
Ukraine’s long-range drone attacks, including strikes this weekend on e-commerce warehouses, have undercut the Kremlin’s efforts to shield most Russian citizens from the war.
BBC
'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death
Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
Some senators pushed back on Hegseth's funding request as he testified at a pivotal time in the war.
More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.
Burnham tells cabinet to tackle living costs at first meeting
The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.
Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
Iraola wants Mac Allister & Alisson to stay with Liverpool
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.
The Independent
Spanish hotel chain Meliá is leaving Cuba because of legal and financial hurdles from US sanctions
Meliá, a major Spanish hotel chain, says it will completely shutter its operations in Cuba because of operational and financial difficulties on the Caribbean island nation linked to U.S. sanctions and an energy blockade
Iran-US war latest: Hegseth reveals staggering cost of conflict so far as he faces Senate to ask for more
Pentagon seeks billions of dollars to cover growing costs of conflict as fragile ceasefire collapses and casualties mount
OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company
OpenAI has disclosed an "unprecedented cyber incident" where its AI system allegedly hacked into another AI company
Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
Venezuela says three people died of infections of hantavirus but stressed there has been no evidence of human-to-human transmission in the South American country, which has rarely reported cases of the rodent-borne disease in humans
The results of the autopsy of Nolan Wells will be released Wednesday, the family's attorney says
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump plans to release the results of an independent autopsy into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells on Wednesday
Taylor Farms spent millions backing MAGA before diarrhea outbreak. Now they’re arguing over test results
The company claims the FDA has apologized for a false positive test linking it to the diarrhea outbreak, which the FDA denies
Record number of households unable to afford basic essentials such as food, toiletries and heating
An estimated 7.4 million low-income UK households were not able to afford at least one essential item in the last six months, an anti-poverty organisation said
Majority of Britons think Burnham is leading a country ‘going in wrong direction’
The new prime minister has been urged to ‘rebuild some optimism for the future’
Alligators and crocodiles among thousands of dangerous wild animals being kept as pets in Britain, research shows
Actress Dame Joanna Lumley, Born Free’s founder patron, has called for a change in the law
‘Failure’ Hegseth melts down over questions about Iran war strategy as costs explode
Defense secretary demands ‘necessary injection’ of $67 billion for ‘generational investment’ in nation’s military as senators ask him to justify continued spending while Americans struggle at home
