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CBC.ca

Lawyer accuses N.B. of adopting Trump-like protectionism at Canada Free Trade Agreement hearing

The New Brunswick government is being accused of adopting Donald Trump-style protectionism in violation of an internal trade agreement among Canadian provinces and territories.

Pokemon Go celebrates 10 years with global festival, as fans continue to try to catch 'em all

While you're not likely to see the swarms of players you did in 2016, people around the world gathered to catch new Pokemon while spending a summer day outside with like-minded friends for the mobile game's 10th anniversary.

U.S. ICE agent shoots and kills motorist in Maine, senator says

A person was fatally shot on Monday during an encounter with U.S. immigration agents in Maine, a top state lawmaker said, days after a man ‌was killed by a U.S. agent during a traffic stop in Texas.

Ottawa city official 'extremely sorry' for impact of surprise fireworks

Ottawa's general manager of emergency and protective services says he's "extremely sorry" about a decision to set off unused Canada Day fireworks eight days later and with no public notice.

Alberta opens online gambling market, following Ontario's lead

Albertans can now bet on sports and online casinos using third-party operators. As of Monday, 22 private operators have been approved to work in Alberta. The new legislation comes with rules on advertising and safe gambling initiatives.

Former N.S. premier John Hamm dies at 88

The Pictou County physician was first elected to the legislature in 1993 and served as Nova Scotia's 25th premier from 1999 to 2006.

Former Manitoba MP Inky Mark charged with firearms trafficking after hundreds of weapons seized

Inky Mark, a former federal politician in Manitoba, has been charged after police say they seized hundreds of improperly stored firearms from his home last week.

Zara's 'death pants' are trending because people keep tripping on them

Technically, the Zara pants at the centre of a new internet phenomenon are called "flowy wide leg pants." But on social media, they're better known as "death trousers" because people keep tripping and falling.

Over 800 patients of Brantford, Ont., clinic reminded to get HIV, hepatitis tests after dentist resigns

Grand Erie Public Health is reminding former patients of Dr. George Chan Dentistry in Brantford, Ont., to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. According to files from GEPH obtained by CBC News through a freedom-of-information request, 884 patients were sent letters advising them to get screening. Chan resigned in July, the dental college says.

Agreement reached on multibillion-dollar Pathways carbon capture and storage project

Alberta's government, Ottawa and five major oilsands producers have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the multibillion-dollar Pathways carbon capture project, a condition for a new West Coast pipeline moving ahead.
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Toronto Star

Doug Ford threatened to 'send an army' against Crombie. His track record suggests otherwise

Ontario's premier has denounced and seen off a number of political rivals, only to work with them once they became mayors.

TTC’s random drug testing of employees struck down in labour ruling

An arbitrator's decision released Monday found the TTC's random drug testing policy violated the Charter rights of its employees.

Toronto police identify victims of Salsa on St. Clair festival shooting that left 2 dead, multiple injured

Chief Myron Demkiw and Mayor Olivia Chow will be speaking at a news conference at police headquarters downtown at 3 p.m.

'Disgusting' Salsa on St. Clair shooting won't stop Toronto street festivals, vows Mayor Olivia Chow

Mayor Olivia Chow said she had spoken to the federal minister of public safety about preventing illegal U.S. guns from entering Toronto, in the wake of a weekend of deadly gun violence.

Alberta, Ottawa and oilsands companies reach Pathways agreement

The Pathways agreement was announced Monday, but signed on July 2 — the same day Alberta filed its pipeline proposal to the federal major projects office.

Toronto braces for extreme heat with temperatures expected to hit 37 C this week

Environment Canada added to its warning that the hottest day this week is expected to be Tuesday.

Toronto's streets are where we celebrate. Must we give that up to feel safe?

The streets are ours. After the shooting at Salsa on St. Clair and a weekend of violence, how do we keep them that way?

Organized crime money launderer brought down by $10M silver heist, Mississauga mansion

Isidor Subotic, director of an accounting firm, found guilty of criminal offenses including money laundering, tobacco sales, and drug possession. Faces sentencing in September.

Sephora, Best Buy, Home Hardware and Amazon: Major list of new food and product recalls Canadians should know

Numerous household items sold in Canada have been recalled.

My husband was killed while cycling and today there is something just as deadly as careless drivers

Cycling has become a flashpoint in a broader culture war, writes former MPP Eleanor McMahon.
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Globe and Mail

Democratic lawmakers demand Pentagon to release findings from investigation into Iran school strike

The strike in Minab killed more than 175 children and teachers, Iranian officials say

Trump invested crypto gains in stocks and bonds as retail buyers lost on his risky ventures, filings show

U.S. President’s traditional assets increased at least fourfold last year

Minnesota prosecutors obtain withheld evidence in the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti

Statements, police body camera video and other evidence had previously been concealed by federal officials in the killings

Trump sued IRS for an ‘improper purpose,’ Miami judge says

Trump lawyer, officials are referred to state bar authorities to determine if actions violated legal ethics rules

ICE agents shoot and kill Colombian motorist in Maine

Shooting marks second time this week that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have used deadly force

Trump pushes for Lindsey Graham’s sister to finish his Senate term

South Carolina’s governor Henry McMaster is expected to announce his pick later Monday

EU and partners launch $1-billion aid initiative to help Gaza recover from war

It will support projects such as restoring water and sanitation, removing debris and re-establishing health systems

Graham death, McConnell absence to weigh on U.S. Congress as it returns from break

Republican caucus is down two members, effectively leaving it with a minimal 51-seat majority that could create hurdles

JPMorgan CEO reportedly questioned about U.K. lobbying on advice from Epstein

Jamie Dimon has reportedly received a letter from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren requesting information on his interactions with the convicted sex offender

EU to limit children’s access to social media

Block likely to adopt a tiered approach to different age groups, Commission’s President says
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Global News

Scientists find sugar in the Milky Way. It could help answer a cosmic mystery

The sugar was detected in the galactic centre region of the Milky Way where there is a dense concentration of gases and stars, about 26,700 light years from Earth.

U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola

The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'

U.K. counterterrorism police take over former MP Ann Widdecombe death probe

Police initially said her death was not believed to be terror-related but on Monday, it was announced counter-terror police were taking over the investigation. 

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? U.S., Iran make competing claims

The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East.

Iran-backed group behind anti-Jewish attacks, U.K. says

A series of arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish sites in Britain were the work of a proxy group backed by Iran, the U.K. government said Monday.

Fire rips through Bangkok music bar, killing at least 27

Bangkok city officials said the fire broke out shortly before midnight Sunday, and it was about half an hour until firefighters brought it under control.

US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states

The fighting raised new questions about the interim deal Iran and the U.S. reached on June 17, beginning a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent end to the war.

Trump and Iran’s supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal

The U.S. and Iran exchanged fresh threats Saturday as fragile talks continued, raising new doubts about efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports

Passengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.

Art museum covers gallery floor in peanut butter to honour late Dutch artist

Using 800 pounds of peanut butter, staff created a 25-square-metre hexagon on the floor of one of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen's galleries.
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New York Times

ICE Agent Kills Person in Vehicle in Biddeford, Maine, State Officials Say

The killing occurred in Biddeford, about 20 miles south of Portland. The Trump administration has stepped up immigration enforcement nationally in recent weeks.

Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Tying Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and A.D.H.D.

A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable scientific evidence.

Jay-Z Concert at Yankee Stadium Is Delayed for Hours

The rapper apologized to fans when the show began after midnight on Monday, citing crowd safety issues.

Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides

President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.

For 35 Years, Undocumented, and Chasing the American Dream

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo hoped to obtain legal status, his family said. He was killed last week by an immigration agent who was looking for a different man.

Trump Administration Announces New Attack on the International Criminal Court

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will “dismantle” the international court that tries grave crimes “brick by brick, if necessary.”

Yemen’s Fragile Peace in Peril as Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Bombing

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen’s main international airport in a dispute over an Iranian plane that tried to land in the capital, Sana.

Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Review: Three Nights of Legacy and Guest Stars

The rap mogul convened his starriest collaborators, showed off his still-dazzling skills and made a convincing argument for his singular legacy.

Bison Attacks Tourist at Yellowstone National Park, Tossing Him Into the Air

A man was hospitalized after a visibly agitated bull bison flipped him about eight feet in the air near a campground road.

Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States

The lawsuit, filed by California and 11 other states, argues that the deal would harm movie theaters and damage America’s entertainment industry.

CNBC

SpaceX stock sinks for a second-straight day, nearing $135 IPO price

SpaceX went public a month ago in a record IPO. Elon Musk's space and AI company was added to the Nasdaq-100 last week.

Trump proposes 20% toll on cargo through Strait of Hormuz; restarts Iran blockade

The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil shipping route and the epicenter of the U.S. and Israel's ongoing war with Iran.

Chipotle is opening its first restaurant in Mexico

Fast casual chain Chipotle announced Monday that it is opening its first location in Mexico in the Monterrey area.

Treasury yields move higher as U.S.-Iran ceasefire strained; investors await inflation data

Treasury yields were broadly flat on Monday after the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran came under increasing strain over the weekend.

Waller says Fed shouldn't 'fight the last war' on inflation but warns hikes still possible

The Fed governor said inflation has expanded beyond the often-cited drivers such as the energy price spike in tariffs.

Oil prices jump more than 9% after Trump reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade on Iranian ships

The U.S. and Iran disputed whether Hormuz was open to ship traffic after trading strikes over the weekend.

Paramount, WBD hit with lawsuit from 12 states, including California, to block merger

A group of states, including California, filed a lawsuit to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Trump calls for Congress to pass Clarity Act crypto bill to honor Lindsey Graham

The Senate Banking Committee approved the bill 15-9 in May, with two Democrats joining Republicans to advance the legislation.

Traders are betting on a comeback quarter for Netflix

Options traders are striking a decidedly bullish tone heading into the streaming giant's earnings on Thursday.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman spar on X after Apple files OpenAI lawsuit

Sam Altman insisted that Elon Musk was again obsessed with him because of an OpenAI model release earlier this week.

Washington Post

Trump says U.S. military will reimpose blockade on Iranian ports

The president said the U.S. will impose a 20 percent fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting official assertions that fees would violate international law.

U.K. to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group

U.K. authorities have linked the IRGC and its proxies to a wave of violent plots on British soil.

Vatican hits back at U.S. claim that Pope Leo speaks as a politician

President Donald Trump's ambassador had sought to portray the pontiff as the political leader of the Holy See. The Vatican swiftly said he is “proclaiming the Gospel.”

Fire at Bangkok bar kills 27; exits may have been blocked, officials say

Preliminary investigations indicated that the fire may have been started by electrical short circuits, and that emergency exits may have been blocked.

Renovated Buckingham Palace will be a very royal office building

Since Queen Victoria made it her official residence in 1837, every British sovereign has lived there. King Charles III, born at the palace, is the first to opt out.

He fleeced the Navy for millions, then fled the country. Now he wants a pardon.

In an exclusive interview, the legendary con man known as Fat Leonard, back in prison, tells The Post about his wild escape and his bid for a presidential pardon.

After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, accusing the United States of interfering in the waterway.

BBC

Mahmood says law will be changed to help deport grooming gang leader

Calls to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed have been growing since his release from prison.

Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Murder inquiry after three family members found dead in house

Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public and they are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths.

US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits

The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.

Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs

The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.

Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger

A dozen US states are taking legal action to halt the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?

A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks

Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety

Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.

Over half of adults with learning disabilities do not live past 65, report says

The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news".

The Independent

Grateful dog owner describes mountain rescue after canine apparently ingests cannabis

A dog that apparently ingested cannabis while hiking Britain's tallest peak was rescued

The nation is craving protein, but Vermont dairy isn’t cashing in

Vermont dairy farmers are facing tough times as some dairy processors give up on the state despite a national increase in demand for protein

Burnham vows to restore Labour’s ‘broad church’ in pledge to change party culture to MPs

Andy Burnham was speaking at a one-party candidate leadership hustings to Labour MPs on Monday night, as it was also confirmed he’d be the next prime minister

Trump cryptically announces plans for Thursday night national address

It’s unclear why Trump plans to speak and he did not specify a topic for his remarks

FACT FOCUS: Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death spurs false claims

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s unexpected death on Saturday night fueled baseless speculation on social media that his passing was the result of a criminal action

No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week

Ann Widdecombe’s murder investigation becomes terror probe as suspect rearrested

A tour of her remote Devon home aired on television days before the attack

Fake-FBI agent dog walker who shot himself in fabricated home invasion lives on street with very telling name: police

The suspect claimed that both he and his dog were shot during official duties

A new statue trolling Trump and his war with Iran has appeared on the DC National Mall

The trophy comes from the same group of anonymous artists who put a statue of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein on the National Mall last year

Iran-US war latest: Tehran mocks Trump’s toll for Strait of Hormuz, calling 20% charge ‘too much’

Donald Trump has said the US will be guardian’s of Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% toll on ships using it