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CBC.ca

Poilievre holds news conference in Ottawa
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre takes questions from journalists after the end of Parliament's spring sitting.

Seatbelts, everyone! Elizabeth Banks to star as Ms. Frizzle in live-action Magic School Bus movie
OK bus, do your stuff! The Magic School Bus is officially heading on a wild field trip to the big screen. Legendary Entertainment and Scholastic Entertainment have announced they’re joining forces to create a live-action feature film adaptation of the beloved children’s book series and animated TV show.

Canada can now enter Eurovision, but CBC won't say whether it will
CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union on Thursday, which means Canada is now eligible to enter the Eurovision Song Contest, but the country’s public broadcaster won’t say whether it will participate in the popular competition.

Carney vows to defend Canadian unity ahead of Alberta's fall referendum
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada's hard-earned reputation as one of the most "trustworthy, reliable and desirable countries" is on the line in Alberta's upcoming separation referendum, warning Thursday that a vote to leave would prompt years of uncertainty at the worst possible time.

Canadians to learn fate of 24 Sussex on Friday, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll announce on Friday what will happen to 24 Sussex Drive — the heritage building sitting vacant for almost a decade after his predecessors allowed it to deteriorate and become uninhabitable.

AI crunches global memory chip supply, so Apple and Microsoft hike their prices
Apple hiked iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer “shield” customers from soaring memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI industry's rapid and expansive data center buildout.

Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders open ahead of Nov. 19 launch, with a $110 price tag
Pre-orders for one of the most-anticipated video games of all time started at midnight Thursday, and gamers will have to put up a sizable sum of cash before leaping into the virtual mayhem set in a fictionalized Florida.

Fact check: Scam texts link to fake Freedom Mobile websites
Scammers are attempting to steal your financial information through fake texts, phone calls and websites impersonating Freedom Mobile.

'It is emotional': Hockey icon Marie-Philip Poulin to undergo knee surgery in July
Hockey icon Marie-Philip Poulin will undergo knee surgery in July, Montreal Victoire general manager Danièle Sauvageau announced on Thursday.

Canadian singer David Clayton-Thomas, who led Blood, Sweat & Tears to hits and Grammys, dead at 84
David Clayton-Thomas, the powerhouse Canadian singer who lifted American band Blood, Sweat & Tears to the heights of pop music success, including Grammy awards and one of the biggest-selling albums of its time, has died.
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Toronto Star

Doug Ford government rejects Ottawa’s offer to allow rural employers to hire more temporary foreign workers
The province took the stance in a letter on Thursday, citing the high youth unemployment rate across Ontario. A business federation is objecting.

Mark Carney says he and Donald Trump talked NATO and Iran war but not trade, as deadline looms
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had a "long discussion" with U.S. President Donald Trump about NATO and the American-Israeli war with Iran.

Watch: Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller, GM John Chayka comment on NHL draft and free agency
Hiller and Chayka are expected to speak about Friday's NHL draft and free agency, which opens on July 1 next week.

What World Cup media are saying about Canada: Alphonso Davies should have played -- and did they get robbed of a home match?
From concerns over tactics to pessimism about the knockout rounds, pundits outside the country were critical of Canada's latest World Cup showing.

Does Uzbekistan Live Up to the Buzz? A Silk Road Adventure
The ancient city of Khiva, in Uzbekistan’s dusty west, abounds with marvels. Intricate blue, green and orange mosaics shimmer in the sun. Colourful racks of fabrics adorn the crags of a 12th-century fortress. Bakers pull fragrant samsas, stuffed with meat…

Kawhi Leonard linked to Raptors as NBA trade rumours heat up
After missing out on LaMelo Ball, the Raptors are still tenuously linked to Kawhi thanks to a cryptic comment from a former executive.

Germany takes on Ecuador in World Cup action today. Here's how to cheer for your favourite soccer team according to our 48 super fans
From food, to drinks to where you can watch soccer with the fandom, here's what they recommend.

When the CN Tower opened 50 years ago, there were secrets. These are the stories they couldn't tell you then
High-stakes decisions and harrowing moments behind the construction of what would become an enduring symbol of Toronto.

Terrifying videos show teen hired-guns filming their own shooting rampage across Toronto area
The teens opened fire on cinemas, a towing company, an elementary school and a cannabis dispensary before the murder of Sulakshan Selvasingam.

These Toronto students are getting kicked out of their school. They finally found out where they'll be going
Students at Heydon Park Secondary, which serves girls with special needs, will relocate in January. But parents fear for the school's future.
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Globe and Mail
Why were the Venezuelan earthquakes so severe?
The 'relatively shallow' source of the Venezuela earthquakes helps explain the scale of destruction, Mark Allen, head of the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University, said on Thursday, as thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas.

Ryanair ‘reluctantly’ changes family seating policy, allows parents to sit with children for free
The airline previously required adults travelling with children aged between 2 and 11 to pay a ‘family seat’ charge

Gracie the giraffe still missing nearly two weeks after escape from Texas ranch
The ranch owner said he sent helicopters to look for her and a US$5,000 reward is on the table
Rubio says U.S. search and rescue teams deploying to Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday says U.S. search and rescue teams were being deployed to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes.

U.S. Supreme Court revives path for Trump to restore restrictive immigration policy
The justices overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each day

Canada can now take part in the Eurovision song contest
CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, enabling the country to participate in the annual competition

Class-action lawsuit over deadly Toronto shooting clears another legal hurdle
Ontario top court’s decision allowing survivors to proceed with suit against gunmaker Smith & Wesson will stand

Carney and other world leaders rally behind Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes are among the strongest to strike the country in more than a century
‘Spectacular’ electric car sales weaken pressure to roll back combustion engine ban, EU climate chief says
Electric vehicle sales have recently surged in some countries due to high oil prices from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran
Ghislaine Maxwell says new Epstein files undermine conviction
Prosecutors say her latest claims were baseless or filed too late
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Global News

Airbus told to inspect A380 jets after regulators reported cracks in wings
Airbus said on Wednesday it was supporting inspections on a subset of A380 aircraft after Europe's aviation regulator ordered urgent checks on the jets’ wing structures.

Canada readies aid as Venezuela reels from deadly earthquakes, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is 'preparing humanitarian assistance' for Venezuela following a pair of deadly earthquakes hit the country Wednesday evening.

12-year-old boy attacked by shark while swimming in Bahamas
The boy's mother reported to police that while on a tour in the Exuma Cays area, the boy was swimming with his brother when a shark attacked him.

King Charles III set to reveal personal tax bill in bid for transparency
The king has a personal fortune valued at 680 million pounds ($896 million), which puts him at No. 230 on the Sunday Times’ annual list of Britain’s richest people.

7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s northern coast
The quake — off the eastern coast of the Iwate prefecture — had a magnitude of 7.2, upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188, injure roughly 1,500: officials
The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and were felt throughout the region.

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings
The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes roiled the region, with buildings evacuated in cities as far away as Brazil’s Amazon about 1,700 kilometers away.

NATO’s Rutte brings charts, pushback as Trump questions alliance’s worth
Rutte's visit to Washington came two weeks before the annual NATO leaders' summit in Turkey, putting further pressure on the secretary-general to soothe Trump's anger.

Sydney woman mauled by shark briefly wakes from coma, says ‘I love you’ to family
The victim had been in a coma for over a week after being mauled by a shark while swimming close to the shore at a beach in the Sydney area.

Five Eyes issue ‘call to action’ as AI becomes a ‘core’ cybersecurity risk
The joint advisory says AI offers 'powerful tools' to strengthen cyber defences and urges organizations to integrate them into their core business strategies.
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New York Times

Trump Keeps Undercutting Republicans’ Message, Squandering His Own Trifecta
Divisions between the president and his party on Capitol Hill have muddled Republicans’ midterm pitch to voters, and have crippled the G.O.P. at what should be the peak of its power.

U.S. Inflation Problems Are Far From Over
The Federal Reserve’s new chairman has vowed to deliver price stability, but officials are at odds over whether that will require higher borrowing costs.

Supreme Court T.P.S. Ruling on Haiti Plunges Many Migrants Into Limbo
The decision renders 1.3 million people from more than a dozen countries, many who have lived in the United States for decades, vulnerable to deportation.

Inflation Accelerated in May as Iran War Pushed Up Prices
A closely watched measure of inflation ticked up as the conflict in the Middle East inflated energy prices.

Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads Amid the A.I. Boom
The tech giant cited the soaring costs of memory and storage chips as it increased prices more than $200 on some devices.

Lesson Learned From Iran War: Reduce Reliance on Strait of Hormuz
Increased stockpiles, more pipelines and other tactics could loosen the waterway’s stranglehold on the global economy.

One-Party Rule Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Why does our seemingly competitive political system produce so much stagnation and corruption?

What Are the Paths Forward for the Housing Bill After Trump Refused to Sign It?
President Trump abruptly scrapped plans to sign a major housing bill. It could still become law, with or without a presidential signature. But Mr. Trump could also try to kill it.

See Record-Breaking Extreme Heat Wave Across Europe in Photos
Temperature records have been broken in several European countries this week.

Latest Victims of France’s Heat Wave: Children Locked in Family Cars
As temperatures pass record levels in France, the heat wave-related death toll continues to rise.
CNBC

Oil reverses losses, turns higher after an Iran attack on cargo vessel
Oil prices turned around and rose Thursday, hitting their session highs in late-day trading after Iran attacked a vessel on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian leader scoffs at Trump claim that Tehran must buy U.S. farm products with unfrozen assets
"The only crop we're harvesting is what you planted: decades of mistrust," Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a social media post.

Supreme Court limits Roundup cancer suits against Bayer's Monsanto
Glyphosate, used in Roundup weedkiller, is the most commonly utilized herbicide in agriculture, and it has long been linked to cancer claims.

Micron soars 16% after blockbuster earnings, lifting some chip stocks
The company's revenue more than quadrupled from $9.3 billion a year earlier to $41.46 billion, it reported on Wednesday

Apple stock drops 6% on MacBook and iPad price hikes due to memory crunch
Tim Cook said last week that Apple would hike prices due to surging memory and storage costs.

GM reveals 2027 GMC Sierra pickup with new V-8 engines, redesigned styling
The new GMC Sierra trucks are crucial to GM's sales and earnings, especially highly profitable luxury Denali and off-road AT4 models.

JPMorgan names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents as longtime exec Marianne Lake exits
The moves would appear to make Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh the most obvious possible successors to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.

Trump pledges rapid U.S. response for Venezuela after historic earthquakes kill hundreds
The swift U.S. offer of assistance reflects a degree of diplomatic realignment between the Trump administration and the Venezuelan interim government.

Iran's neighbor, U.S. ally: What Pakistan gains from being a peacemaker
Pakistan's efforts to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East are driven by the need to avoid a spillover across its borders.

Iran warns ships it's 'unacceptable and dangerous' to transit the Strait of Hormuz without their approval
The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
Washington Post

Rubio’s new job? Selling Trump’s Iran deal to a worried Gulf.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Arab Gulf leaders to reassure them that U.S. isn’t cutting them out of negotiations with Tehran.

Migrants not entitled to apply for asylum while standing on Mexico side of border, Supreme Court rules
The 6-3 decision clears the way for the Trump administration to resume allowing federal agents at the border to turn back asylum seekers before they enter.

Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, U.N. commission says
The Israeli Foreign Ministry called the findings a “libelous sham.”

Hegseth thwarted internal efforts to extend key Army general’s career
Gen. Christopher Donahue, seen as a top warfighter, is the latest apparent casualty in a purge of senior military leaders by the Trump administration.

France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000
France said a doctor back from a humanitarian mission was infected and in stable condition, while experts said the outbreak in Africa could be the worst ever recorded.

Ukraine’s drones are spoiling Putin’s vision for Crimea
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have halted fuel distribution in vacation season as Ukraine isolates the peninsula.
BBC

France warns even young people's health at risk as Europe's heatwave shifts east
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

What we know so far
The two quakes have killed at least 188 people and injured nearly 1,500, with more feared trapped under rubble.

Double Ballon d'Or winner Putellas to join London City Lionesses
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas decides to move to London City Lionesses after leaving Barcelona.

England strike late after huge NZ opening stand
England take two late wickets to hang in their decider against New Zealand on a brutal opening day of the third Test at Trent Bridge.

'Disruptive' passenger restrained on Jet2 flight dies
Callum Kerr was held by other passengers after an alleged assault on a Cyprus to Manchester flight.

Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
The ruling opens the path for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have been living in the US for years.

Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race.

Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.

Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.

Could a Madison Square Garden wedding be the love story of Taylor Swift's wildest dreams?
Officials confirmed someone applied for a permit to close the streets near Madison Square Garden on 4 July.
The Independent

Top civil servant sacked by Starmer over Mandelson vetting in talks to work for Burnham
Olly Robbins was one of the most high-profile casualties of the Peter Mandelson scandal after it emerged the Labour grandee, fired over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, did not pass crucial security checks

Footage of person wanted after Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ‘destruction’ released by Park Police
Earlier this week, President Trump claimed that ‘chemicals have been illegally placed’ into the Reflecting Pool water in D.C.
National Park Service staff ordered not to confirm deaths or injuries: report
Spokesperson for the Interior Department said the new guidance creates ‘a more consistent approach’ on incident communications

‘Coldplay Lady’ attends first gig one year after Jumbotron controversy: ‘I’m still a hot mess’
‘I made a mistake. I’ll own that all day,’ Kristin Cabot said of viral incident

NASA’s Mars rover just found more evidence the planet may have sustained life
The stones were found in the same location where the rover previously found potential biosignatures

Carney says Canada should reopen embassies in Iran and earthquake-stricken Venezuela
Caandian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s in favor reopening embassies in Iran and Venezuela that his predecessors closed

Britons will struggle to put food on table as heatwaves become the norm, scientists warn
British farmers are facing a crisis as severe weather events cause harvests to fail
Trump shows Congress who’s the boss as he beats back rebellion and holds the Hill hostage
Trump faced down a rebellious GOP Senate caucus on Wednesday and pushed them back into line before they left town, writes John Bowden. But will his voter ID push prevail?

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
The statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged

British TikTok influencer ‘facing firing squad’ after being charged with murdering man in Dubai
The 23-year-old claims she acted in self-defence and stabbed the man after being abused by him























