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CBC.ca
Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly wounded Russia-linked tycoon
Interpol on Friday named the suspect in the Monaco bombing that is thought to have targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia.
Gaza has become frozen in 'humanitarian purgatory' — and it could get worse
Nine months after Hamas and Israel agreed to a hard-fought ceasefire in Gaza, the term has become a cruel irony for the two million Palestinians trapped inside the territory.
Burlington, Ont., couple guilty of murdering boy, torturing brother to be sentenced today
In May, Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber of Burlington, Ont., were found guilty of murdering a boy in their care, and assaulting and confining his younger brother. Today, they'll be sentenced in Milton, and it's possible the court will hear victim impact statements.
'Our families were so scared': Indian sea captain fears for other seafarers still stuck in Persian Gulf
An Indian sea captain who was stuck on an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf for more than two months as the U.S. and Israel-Iran war raged says thousands of mariners are still at risk and don’t get the recognition they deserve.
Croatia World Cup fans photobomb wedding shoot | The Moment
Newlyweds Ashton and Zach Smith tell The National about the moment excited Croatia World Cup fans in Philadelphia photobombed their wedding shoot.
Fatal crash on Fernie, B.C., mountain bike trail shocks riding community
Elk Valley RCMP say a man died after a mountain biking crash on Trail Dogs in Fernie, B.C. Police say there is no indication of criminality, and the B.C. Coroners Service is investigating.
Dauphin, Man., left with 'very limited' health services as water recedes, flood cleanup begins
Dauphin is in a cleanup phase after heavy downpours flooded basements and led to the evacuation of the western Manitoba city's hospital.
Watchdog puts blame on U.S. Secret Service for missing crucial radio calls during 2024 Trump shooting
The U.S. Secret Service did not receive more than 100 local radio transmissions about the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pa., according to a government watchdog report released on Thursday.
Doorbell camera helps neighbours save 87-year-old living with Alzheimer’s from house fire
When Suzanne Wright received an alert that her mother’s doorbell camera had been triggered by neighbours, she had no idea it would lead to a harrowing rescue from a burning home.
Sony to end releasing PlayStation games on disc, earning ire from gamers despite market shift to digital
Sony will stop producing discs for physical copies of all new PlayStation video games starting in 2028, the company announced Wednesday, citing customers' growing preference to buy and download their games online.
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Toronto Star
Orange heat warning continues in Toronto as humidex value soars to 40s
The heat warning issued in the city for the better part of this week will wrap on on the weekend.
Not our job to ensure border patrol helicopter could fly in Canada, RCMP says
The RCMP says it wasn't its job to ensure its newest border patrol helicopter was allowed to fly in Canada, even as it defends paying for the Black Hawk it can't use after it was grounded because of concerns from…
Toronto condo prices fell 9 per cent year over year in June as home sales picked up
The Toronto region's overall average home price was flat from May, with prices rising slightly for some home types, according to TRREB.
Where do the Raptors rank in the new-look East? Our breakdown after NBA blockbuster trades
All-stars traded. Future Hall of Famers on the move. Top teams re-tooling for championship chase. Where does Toronto fit after landing Kawhi?
The little things that refugees need when they're fleeing war that 'nobody thinks about'
Researchers examined the challenges in securing things such as a birth certificate and medical records.
Achraf Hakimi and Morocco could end Canada's World Cup. But with rape trial looming, should he be playing at all?
Hakimi plays. Ryan Mendes plays. Thomas Partey didn't in Canada but will again. FIFA calls rape allegations serious but scoreboard disagrees.
Inside Toronto's thriving Black-led party scene celebrating Caribbean and African sounds and culture
From R&B slow jams to the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats, the sounds of these 8 events represent what makes Toronto so special.
Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard has a court dedicated to him in Scarborough. The players there are delighted by his return
NBA superstar dropped by the Toronto facility in January for a youth skills clinic and a ceremony to unveil a new basketball court dedicated to him.
How Luc de Fougerolles, at 20, has earned Canada’s trust in the World Cup spotlight
Of all the discoveries in this World Cup tournament, de Fougerolles has become an unhidden gem.
Toronto Star call-out: Canada is joining Eurovision. Who should represent us?
Canada is joining Eurovision. Tell us who should represent us on the world’s biggest pop stage — and why.
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Globe and Mail
Suspect named in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon
Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, is sought by authorities for charges including attempted murder
Pilot who crashed plane into Beijing skyscraper suffered from mental health problems, authorities say
The pilot died in the June 26 crash, while 13 people were injured
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heat wave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
Heat wave that lasted from June 20-28 was the worst ever recorded in Europe
On its 250th birthday, the United States has turned heel
Lessons on America from the world of professional wrestling
Madison Square Garden gears up for reported wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
City permit obtained by The Associated Press shows Friday’s event is scheduled to start at 5 p.m.
Canada is as much a product of the American Revolution as America is
American visionaries, money and ideas have shaped Canada over centuries, whether we like it or not
Rescuers search for survivors as Kyiv mourns at least 30 killed in Russian attack
Day of mourning Friday after deadliest Russian strike on Ukrainian capital this year
Trump’s growing powers as president will have effects beyond his term
U.S. Supreme Court affirmed several of Trump’s efforts to extend executive power into realms no president dared contemplate before
Vatican excommunicates bishops, declares ultra-conservative society in schism
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church.
Rescue teams free survivor stuck under rubble in Venezuela
Rescue teams on Thursday rescued Hernan Alberto Gil, who had been trapped in the Venezuelan mall of Galerias Playa Grande for over a week. Alberto Gil, 44, had been trapped some 29 feet underground, according to the Costa Rican Red Cross.
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Global News
Iran prepares for dayslong funeral of late Supreme Leader killed in war
The country's theocracy plans to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader.
Carney signs strategic pact with Philippines during Marcos visit to Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vancouver, in the first visit of the country's head of state to Canada in more than a decade.
B.C. man trapped in Venezuela after earthquakes now providing aid to others
Arnaldo Dos Santos had been visiting Venezuela on business when the back-to-back earthquakes struck on June 24. He is now stuck in the country.
FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022
FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.
Venezuelan man pulled alive from basement rubble 8 days after twin quakes
Rescuers initially made contact with Hernán Alberto Gil Flores over the weekend and began a days-long operation to pull him from the ruins.
11-year-old boy driving a truck crashes into Buddhist monks, killing 9
The victims were among a group of 35 Buddhist monks and five followers who were on their way from a temple in Mukdahan, about 600 km northeast of the capital Bangkok, to another.
Canada’s UN ambassador says Carney’s Davos speech is being implemented
Carney attracted global attention this January with a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos urging middle powers to band together to advance their interests.
Carney’s Davos speech being put in practice at UN, ambassador says
Carney attracted global attention this January with a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos urging middle powers to band together to advance their interests.
Major Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv after Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings.
4 dead in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations
The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the deaths.
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New York Times
Allies Converge on Iran as Funeral Ceremonies for Supreme Leader Begin
Foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, Pakistan and elsewhere are set to pay respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies get underway.
Happy 250th, America
A special newsletter to mark the semiquincentennial.
Long Lines for Gas Shatter the Illusion of Normalcy in Wartime Russia
“Are we in the Soviet Union now?” asked one Russian, stunned and frustrated by the waits at the pumps.
Without Climate Change, U.S. Heat Wave Called ‘Virtually Impossible’
Scientists have said the conditions are the result of a climate that is “fundamentally different” from the time before fossil fuel use started rapidly warming the world.
This Pathetic Groveling Is No Way to Rebuild a Party
The Democrats’ constant solicitations for cash do not make their supporters feel like they are on a winning team.
The America That’s Still Possible
On America’s 250th anniversary, Bryan Stevenson, a civil rights lawyer and the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, looks toward the work that is ahead for the country.
The Perishable, Never-Ending Genius of Lionel Messi
How are his legions of fans savoring what could be the last World Cup of their idol? I dove into a sea of screaming Messis to find out.
Why One Global Shipping Choke Point Isn’t a Blueprint for Another
The Strait of Malacca may be a model for how Oman and Iran could collect fees in the Strait of Hormuz, but the differences between the waterways are vast.
A Big Gamble for the Left: Can Socialism Appeal in a Swing State?
Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground. Some say she would hand the race to Republicans.
Has the MAHA Movement Given Up?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies promised public-health libertarianism. The idea couldn’t survive once they took power.
CNBC
The Tech Download: Amazon’s devices chief Panos Panay on tech giant's AI gadget push
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down Amazon's Panay on the latest episode of The Tech Download podcast.
Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics
The European Central Bank's Christine Lagarde has declined to rule out an early end to her term as president, as she mulls a foray into French politics.
Gold prices set for first weekly rise in a month as investors scale back Fed rate hike bets
The metal was boosted as investors scaled back their bets on a looming rate hike.
Kuaishou shares jump after Tencent joins $2.8 billion raise for Kling AI subsidiary
Kuaishou shares rose as much as 6.89% at Friday's Hong Kong market open before paring gains to trade around 0.75% higher.
Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel
The heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. grids and may force some to change their plans on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
Oman walks a diplomatic tightrope over Strait of Hormuz fees, creating a ‘blind spot’ for markets
Oman is using strategic ambiguity as talks over possible Strait of Hormuz fees raise legal, diplomatic and oil market concerns.
Safe havens aren't behaving like they used to. Here's what's changed
Traditional safe-haven assets — U.S. Treasurys, the Japanese yen and gold — have struggled to provide protection during this year’s market volatility.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump on 'nothing illegal,' family matters and foregoing the Presidential salary
In an exclusive interview with CNBC's Joe Kernen, President Donald Trump covers a wide range of topics on his agenda.
Rafael Nadal talks tennis prize money, his hotels, and what sports taught him about business
Rafael Nadal opened his fourth Zel hotel as he expands into hospitality, education and sports after retiring from tennis.
Venezuela quake toll climbs to 2,595 as damage estimates mount after strongest tremor in a century
Death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela jumped to 2,595, as rescue operations continued after the country's strongest tremors in over a century.
Washington Post
Kyiv’s most-bombed neighborhood just won’t quit
After four years of war, life in Lukianivka, the most frequently hit part of the Ukrainian capital, is a mix of adaptability and endurance, defiance and denial, resignation and resilience.
Vatican excommunicates bishops of breakaway traditionalist sect
The sect, the Society of St. Pius X, defied a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV and sought to consecrate four bishops without the Vatican's approval.
Russia rocks Ukrainian capital with massive assault, killing at least 25
Dozens were injured overnight in Kyiv during an attack that caused fires and explosions throughout the city.
Trump-backed truce in Lebanon, key to Iran peace deal, risks new civil war
To reach a more durable peace agreement with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump needs Israel to uphold the terms of a deal with Lebanon that Hezbollah says it will block by "any means necessary."
BBC
Ukrainian woman named by Interpol as main suspect in Monaco bomb attack
Monaco's prosecutor's office says the suspect is no longer in Monaco.
Greek man found guilty of murdering Scottish woman in Crete
The man is sentenced to 10 years for killing Jean Hanlon from Dumfries, who was found in the waters off the Greek island in 2009.
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs
Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Police chiefs say the government's "late announcement" means forces would have to take officers away from other duties.
Iran nuclear and military damage revealed after restricted satellite images released
Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.
Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch
Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.
No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
BBC offers 'Stay Up or Catch Up' for England v Mexico
The BBC will be launching a special 'Stay Up or Catch Up' offer for its live coverage of England's game against Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope
A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.
The Independent
Hegseth ‘prepared huge cuts to US troops in Europe but was overruled by Trump’
The Trump administration has cut the pool of US military capabilities available to Nato in a crisis as Russia presses on Europe’s eastern frontier
Coroner’s warning to Unilever after scientist’s death during intense work stress
Moira Parker had been battling a long-term illness, exacerbated by workplace pressure, when she died
What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Mourners preparing for days-long funeral for late ayatollah, who was killed in February
Bus ploughs into front window of Notting Hill home
Two cars were also damaged in the crash, London Fire Brigade said
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore
Festivities marking the 250th anniversary of American independence are ramping up across the United States
Hosepipe ban map: Is my area under restrictions during UK heatwave?
Everyone should be ‘mindful of their water use’ amid the heatwave, an Environment Agency chief has said
July 4 live: Trump’s Freedom 250 in chaos with empty state fair, collapsing stage and Reflecting Pool feud
President Donald Trump is set to headline America’s 250th anniversary bash in nation’s capital over the weekend as the country celebrates its semiquincentennial on Fourth of July
Police chiefs hit out at Starmer’s U-turn on late pub openings for England game and warn of surge in violent incidents
The decision to allow pubs to remain open into the early hours could ‘lead to trouble,’ a former Met Police boss said
Will Andy Burnham raise taxes? What we know about his proposals for income, business and wealth tax
The Makerfield MP signalled he may look at hiking business rates on the giant warehouses, while lifting high street shops and pubs out of having to pay the business rates
Voices: National security will be a major issue for our next PM – so they have to protect UK aid spending
The new prime minister should assess the real-world impact of taking 40 per cent out of our development budget – and rule out further cuts until we know what damage is being done, writes Lord Paul Boateng
