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CBC.ca

3 Canadian Armed Forces members injured after falling into crevasse at Jasper National Park
The Canadian Armed Forces says three of its members were injured last week after falling into a crevasse during a training exercise in Jasper National Park.

Alberta referendum costs climbing with another $365K in promotion, says Nenshi
Alberta's Opposition says the cost of just getting the word out on the province's looming separation referendum is setting taxpayers back at least $365,000 dollars.

Body of 2nd brother who drowned in Manitoba lake has been recovered: RCMP
After several days of searching Nutimik Lake, the body of Aaron Au Ramirez, 13, has been recovered, Manitoba RCMP say.

WestJet allowing passengers to change or cancel certain flights due to threat of strike
WestJet is giving passengers with bookings from July 30 to Aug. 4 the opportunity to cancel or change their flights for free in light of the ongoing labour dispute with flight attendants.

Woman pleads guilty in St. Lawrence River smuggling operation that killed family
A dual Canadian-American citizen has pleaded guilty to her role in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family of four and a boat operator in the St. Lawrence River.

Police in Moncton investigating ‘whether hate was a factor’ in altercation depicted in video
RCMP say the incident took place Saturday night in a parking lot on Mountain Road, and the investigation is ongoing.

Great apes avoid conflict by hugging and kissing each other
How do great apes keep the peace? A new study shows a smooch, a snuggle or even a little hanky-panky can go a long way.

U.S. launches new tariff, replacing what Supreme Court struck down
The Trump administration is imposing a new global tariff regime designed to take the place of a temporary 10 per cent tariff that expires Friday.
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Toronto Star

Canada is ready to respond to Donald Trump's tariff threats, Mark Carney says
'There's a full range of things we can do,' Carney said after meeting with the premiers. 'We don't need to respond in advance.'

Trump hitting countries, including Canada, with forced labour tariffs
Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom are among the countries getting hit with a 10 per cent tariff.

Italy seeks to extradite this Toronto-area man 14 years after he was convicted in absentia of Mafia association
The lawyer for York Region's Carlo Bruzzese said his client will 'vigorously contest' any attempt to send him to Italy.

Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford pledges to hire 1,000 new Toronto police officers
The Beaches-East York councillor did not say how he would pay for the measure, which would likely cost in the tens of millions of dollars.

Canadian pistachio salmonella outbreak declared over: 200 cases, 79 in Ontario. Here's what you need to know
Public Health Agency of Canada says the actual number of sick people in Canada linked to the salmonella outbreak is likely much higher.

Doug Ford expected to call three byelections for September
Ford is expected to trigger contests in Scarborough Southwest, Hamilton East—Stoney Creek and York—Simcoe on Aug. 5 for Sept. 3 votes.

Should landlords in Ontario pay for air conditioning? Readers are divided
Readers weighed in after Toronto tenants described being billed hundreds of dollars for air conditioner use under the Ford government's Bill 97. Here's what they said:

Ontario police seize 1.7 tonnes of drugs, 17 guns — including anti-tank rifle — in $140M cross-border bust
Project Bay, a more than year-long police investigation across several agencies, resulted in charges against 21 suspects.

A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk
The Houthi rebels' threat to blockade Saudi Arabia has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade.

Late Night's Seth Meyers says Donald Trump's latest tariff threats 'an insult to Canada'
Meyers made fun of the products captured in Trump's latest tariff target list, saying he might as well tariff "the concept of apologizing."
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Globe and Mail

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as ‘Cockroach’ protesters vow to press on
Wangchuk, whose fast became a rallying point for the protests, says he made the decision ‘in view of possible violence in the country’

Trump welcomes Dodgers to the White House again, calling them ‘one of the great brands’
Trump said he followed the many ups and downs of the Dodgers’ World Series battle with the Blue Jays

Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, including Canada
The tariffs replace existing levies set to expire Friday, and would affect most Canadian goods

Ukrainian President Zelensky meets with Trump ally Laura Loomer after her reversal on war with Russia
Loomer had a change of heart after spending years minimizing the invasion of Ukraine and amplifying Russian propaganda

Some of Trump’s voter ID demands are common in Canada. Critics say the devil is in the details
Canadian voters are generally obliged to show government-issued photo ID before marking a ballot
Trump administration withdraws subpoenas for New York Times reporters after admitting legal errors
U.S. government attorneys retreat in face of vigorous legal opposition and stern reprimand from judge

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit U.S. in September, Trump says
Leaders to discuss artificial intelligence on Sept. 24 trip, U.S. President says
U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact requires kingdom to normalize Israel relations, Trump says
The Saudis have asserted that a clear path for Palestinian statehood is a requirement for normalizing relations with Israel.

Delhi disrupted by authorities’ shutdown of metro stations, mobile internet amid India’s Cockroach protests
Movement spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party is demanding the education minister’s resignation over exam leaks
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Global News

Why Ukraine struck Wildberries, Russia’s largest online marketplace
Kyiv’s drones first hit the sites over the weekend in Elektrostal, just east of Moscow, and in the Tambov region, killing eight people and injuring scores more.

‘Leg hair harassment:’ men wearing shorts to work sparks debate in Japan
New rules around casual office attire mark a bold change in a country where dark suits and white shirts have long been the uniform for office workers.

Pan Am Clipper wreckage found more than 70 years after plane crash
The plane, the Clipper Endeavor, was carrying 69 passengers and crew when it made a hard landing on water after losing both engines less than 10 minutes after takeoff.

As oil hits $100 a barrel, what to know about the Bab el-Mandeb strait
As of 11 a.m. eastern on Thursday, Brent crude prices were around US$100.60 per barrel as conflict in the Red Sea drove oil tanker traffic in the crucial Bab el-Mandeb strait down.

Trump says Saudi Arabia nuclear deal subject to normalizing Israel ties
Trump said the deal does not allow for enrichment of uranium, yet nonproliferation experts say the deal fails to include guardrails to prevent enrichment to weapons-grade levels.

Google hit with US$1B fine as EU says app store, search stifles competition
It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by the European Union, which has led the world in reining in some of the world’s largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing.

Four extremist plots to attack Jewish targets disrupted in Canada, report says
The June 29 report by the government's threat assessment agency also spoke of a longer-term extremism problem caused by the normalization of antisemitic acts.

Nicolas Maduro to face trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges in June 2027
A judge set the June 1 trial date at the request of lawyers on both sides, with the approved schedule giving time for the defence to challenge the indictment this fall.

Saudi Arabia nuclear pact with U.S. may create path to uranium enrichment
The Trump administration released scant details of the deal, but sources said it paves the way for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.

Toronto pro-Palestinian protester charged with terrorism over alleged Hamas links
Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad, 33, was arrested following a joint investigation by the Toronto police hate crime unit and the RCMP national security team.
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New York Times

2 Men Stabbed on Upper West Side in Possible Hate Crimes, Police Say
A man was arrested after the daylight attacks in a Manhattan neighborhood bordering Central Park. The police were investigating whether the stabbings were hate crimes.

Los Angeles Homeless Population Grows Again, After 2 Years of Decline
Los Angeles had an increase in homeless residents between early 2025 and early 2026. The rise could hurt Mayor Karen Bass, as she runs for re-election.

Trump Administration to Impose New Tariffs of Around 10% on Over 80 Nations
The administration announced new duties tied to countries’ imports of goods made with forced labor, replacing a global 10 percent tariff set to expire at midnight.

Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War Appears Lower on Pentagon Website
Three military officials and a Pentagon spokesman gave conflicting explanations for why the number of Americans killed in the Iran war had changed.

Bear Dies After Getting Stranded Atop Electric Pole in New Mexico
The animal’s plight alarmed onlookers and highlighted the drought conditions that are forcing wild bears closer to where people live in search of food.

A Fallen Soldier’s Angst, Love and Longing to Return Home From the Iran War
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed in recent days, one of 18 U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives since the beginning of the war in Iran.

Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days
The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, said that he had broken his fast “after long negotiations” with officials and “in view of possible violence in the country.”

U.S. Withdraws Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists
A federal judge raised questions about the government’s handling of the subpoenas, which The Times called an attempt to intimidate the free press.

Gen Z Fell Out of Love With Work. I Don’t Blame Them.
For Gen Z college graduates, the way millennials lived out their ambitions no longer makes sense.

Did the World Cup Live Up to Tourism Expectations? Here Are the Winners and Losers.
Host cities, hotels, tourism boards and more had lofty expectations for the World Cup, but some struck gold, while some fizzled. Here’s the breakdown.
CNBC

Trump's new global tariff draws rebukes from trade partners over forced-labor justification
U.S. trading partners have rejected the forced-labor rationale behind Trump's new global tariffs, while most signaled plans to keep negotiating.

U.S., other nations back open-source AI with 'strong security' at China summit
The APEC statement is the first to include open-source cooperation at a minister level, said Li Lecheng, China's industry and information technology minister.

Japan core inflation rate in June creeps up from 4-year low as higher oil prices bite
This is the first rise in core inflation since March, and was in line with the1.6% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters.

U.S. to see higher generic drug prices thanks to tariffs, CEO of leading India pharma firm warns
CEO of Indian pharma company Dr Reddy's has warned that Trump's proposed tariffs on generic drugs will make them more expensive for patients.

China's largest memory chipmaker sparks fears of a cash drain as it readies for public debut
CXMT is stoking fears that its blockbuster stock market debut could pull cash from China's equities.

CNBC Daily Open: Brent crude is back at $100 — and Trump renews tariffs
Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers pushed Brent past $100 and Treasury yields to an 18-month high, while an AI spending jitters punished Tesla and Alphabet.

Amazon cracks down on use of AI images by sellers after New York law
A recently enacted New York law mandates that companies disclose when an ad includes a "synthetic performer" in place of a human actor.

Allianz to buy HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit for $2.09 billion
Allianz to acquire Singapore insurance business from HSBC

Intel's turnaround under CEO Lip-Bu Tan gains steam with another strong quarter
It's hard not to be impressed by Tan, who, in a little more than a year, has transformed the company.

Intel's stock jumps as chipmaker rides AI boom to fastest revenue growth in almost 15 years
Intel rallied after the company reported blowout earnings and guidance.
Washington Post

Saudi nuclear deal in doubt as Trump adds new condition regarding Israel
A day after the agreement was signed, the president laid out a new requirement: that the Saudis normalize relations with Israel.

House votes to limit Trump on Iran; Senate fails to advance similar measure
The votes marked the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.

Oil prices leap to $100 a barrel after attacks in Red Sea
The price of Brent crude, now up about 40 percent this month, surged Thursday after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on Saudi tankers.

E.U. imposes more sanctions on Russia, in compromise deal
European Union members are looking to keep up pressure on Russia as Ukraine’s outlook improves, even as some countries seek exemptions.

Why is Zelensky firing top leaders as Ukraine’s outlook improves?
Amid battlefield gains, President Volodymyr Zelensky removed popular officials in a major shake-up.

Latest combat deaths show risk has shifted to troops far from Iran’s borders
Trump flew to Delaware to honor soldiers killed in the Iran war, which has proved deadly for those far from the front lines.
BBC

Heat health alerts issued in parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains.

US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
The tariffs target 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

US health panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular online
The vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use.

PM to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street.

Decoding Charli XCX's new album, Music, Fashion, Film
The star's new album strips away artifice to examine her life after the phenomenal success of Brat.

Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it
Extreme heat can take a toll on mental health - and young people and women are among the groups most at risk, according to one study.

They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister
Andrea Urmston knew she had an adopted brother, only to discover he was already her closest friend.

Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple

Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak
The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked.

CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
The Independent

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump aide says Putin is suffering ‘staggering’ losses of 5,000 troops a week
Marco Rubio says Russia is now facing strikes deep in its territory, adding 'that's something we didn't see [before]'
Iran-US war latest: Oil prices surge above $100 as Trump weighs broader Iran offensive
‘They haven’t received enough pain yet,’ president warns after attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea

Death toll rises as international crews try to salvage capsized ferry in Guyana
The confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off Guyana’s coast has climbed to 72, with more bodies recovered as a multinational team struggled to salvage the partially submerged vessel
Pentagon reduced death count from Iran war to match Trump timeline: report
The Pentagon has said ‘data disruptions’ explain the discrepancy

New York Police Department investigates 2 stabbings as possible hate crimes
A man has been arrested after police said he stabbed two men in separate, nonfatal attacks on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

Famine has ended in Gaza. But the gains are fragile and it could get worse
The world’s leading authority on food insecurity said on Thursday that the situation in Gaza had improved since famine swept parts of the Palestinian territory last year

Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike, but protesters in India’s Cockroach movement say they will continue demonstrating until the education minister resigns

Replica of the Virgin Mary’s House draws Catholic devotees in the Philippines
A replica of the House of the Virgin Mary in the Philippines welcomes devotees in Asia’s largest Catholic nation

Burger King introduces a ‘Whopper guarantee’ for people who didn’t have it their way
Customers can scan a QR code inside their Whopper box to redeem a free burger if they are unsatisfied

From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump's intervention
Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri recounts how his fears turned to uncertainty and then joy after he was unexpectedly released from detention in China

























