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CBC.ca
Israel drops leaflets over south Lebanon town ordering residents to leave
Israeli forces dropped leaflets over the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri on Friday ordering residents to leave, Lebanese state media reported. It was the first such order issued since the latest ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect.
Canada's most wanted fugitive, a Quebecer, arrested in Spain
All Boivin, considered the most wanted fugitive in Canada, has been arrested in Spain, according to Radio-Canada sources.
John Bolton, former Trump adviser, pleads guilty to 1 count of illegally retaining classified info
John Bolton, national security adviser during Donald Trump's first presidential administration, pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors.
RBC fined $4.25M over incorrect credit card statements
Between 2001 and 2024, the FCAC says RBC failed to transfer credits from deactivated credit card accounts to customers' new ones. This resulted in incorrect monthly credit card statements.
Remember the P.E.I. restaurant with $0 rent and ocean views? It finally found an operator
A restaurant at Prince Edward Island’s northernmost point has found a new operator for this summer, after a public search that included a $0-rent offer.
Christine Sinclair, Michael J. Fox promoted to Order of Canada's highest level
Recently appointed Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour on Friday added 56 new Canadians to what is considered the country's highest civilian honour.
Former Alberta doctor again ordered to stop ‘cancer coaching’ as appeal bid rejected
Alberta’s highest court has barred a former Edmonton physician from launching an appeal against court-ordered sanctions that prohibit him from practising medicine or implying he’s licensed to care for any patient in the province.
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
Maple Leafs or not, Yukon's Gavin McKenna set to make hockey history in NHL draft
McKenna is projected to be the first overall selection at this year's draft, which happens on Friday. That means the 18-year-old could be headed to Toronto.
Tears and champagne as Saskatoon runner finishes 1,500-km north-to-south run in memory of her mother
A Saskatoon teacher who just turned 38 — the same age her mother died from leukemia — marked the milestone by running 1,500 kilometres in a month, crossing Saskatchewan north to south. She reached the finish line at the Canada-U.S. border Thursday.
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Toronto Star
World Cup 2026 live: Iraq fans marching to Toronto Stadium before match vs. Senegal; TV ratings for Canada's games are in
Toronto Stadium plays host to another World Cup match on Friday while Canada trains for a date with South Africa. Follow along here for live updates.
Former Toronto Star managing editor Mary Deanne Shears named to Order of Canada
Shears, who became the Star's first female managing editor in 1997, was named to the honour on Friday.
Toronto 'slumlord' at 500 Dawes slapped with fine of over $1 million
"It is only a matter of time before someone falls off a balcony and dies," wrote Justice of the Peace John Scarfe in a recent ruling.
Mark Carney pitches public fundraising to restore 24 Sussex
Carney said Canadians and philanthropic organizations will be asked to fund all or most of the work to “minimize the cost to government.”
America the band delivered major nostalgia at wistful Massey Hall show
The group, led by sole original member Dewey Bunnell, played the hits at their Toronto concert.
Toronto's Billy Bishop airport ferry out of service due to ramp issues
Passengers can access the airport via the pedestrian tunnel, authorities said.
Hanlan's Point beach is beloved by Toronto's gay community — but at risk of disappearing. How do we save it?
The city has approved a restoration project as decades of erosion threaten the Toronto-island nude beach that draws crowds from around the world.
This Caledon farmhouse was featured on 'Anne with an E.' Now the 'cinematic' estate is up for grabs at $5M
The property features a 10-stall barn, a lake, scenic trails and a renovated main residence that has preserved original 1903 pine wood floors.
Transport Canada grounds Black Hawk helicopter that RCMP still has to pay for
The RCMP is paying for a Black Hawk helicopter it can't use and its border surveillance program has taken a hit after Transport Canada grounded the Mounties' newest chopper because it appears to be offside with Canadian regulations, the Star…
'Jackass' rides off into the sunset, leaving a trail of broken bones, goofy antics and non-toxic masculinity
Johnny Knoxville and the gang return in 'Jackass: Best and Last' to hilariously cheat death amid waves of pain, nausea and melancholy.
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Globe and Mail
Trump blames Iran for Hormuz drone strike and says it violates ceasefire
American forces shot down three other drones aimed at a cargo ship that was damaged, U.S. President says
Beijing’s tallest building damaged after small airplane reportedly crashes into it
Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post reported the crash in the city’s CITIC Tower; photos were quickly pulled from the internet
Ukrainians embrace Kyiv’s nightlife as a form of resistance
For many, enjoying life despite midnight curfew, threat of attacks and fatigue from bombardment is part of the fight
John Bolton, former Trump adviser, pleads guilty to illegally holding classified information
Plea deal could allow the former national security adviser to avoid time in prison and can be withdrawn pending a judge’s sentence
Ukraine’s push to de-Russify itself claims another head. A stone one, that is
A statue of novelist Mikhail Bulgakov, a Russian speaker born in Kyiv, has been removed from the city
Israel drops leaflets over town in southern Lebanon, ordering residents to leave, local media reports
It’s the first such order issued since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect
World Cup fans go crazy for ‘Canadian clapper’ maple leaf-shaped noisemakers
A little red noisemaker shaped like a maple leaf has become all the rage in Toronto during the World Cup.
Apple hikes prices as memory chip costs skyrocket
Apple raised 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 datacenter buildout.
Japan fans celebrate as team advances to World Cup round of 32
Overjoyed fans in Tokyo celebrated Friday as Japan booked a place in the last 32 of the World Cup after drawing 1-1 with Sweden, while there were ecstatic scenes outside the stadium in Texas, too.
Iran insists on right to control Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
Iran warns Gulf states against siding with U.S. after strike on vessel threatens fragile ceasefire
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Global News
Trump says Iran committed ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement
Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran carried out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship's upper deck.
Sherritt shutting down Alberta refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out
Sherritt International has shut down its Alberta refinery after running out of feed from its Cuba mine, as the company faces operational and financial challenges.
Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 589, thousands injured
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the new toll early Friday as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crews from all over the world.
New imaging reveals hidden philosophy from scrolls buried by Mount Vesuvius
Researchers used AI tools to achieve the first complete viewings of closed scrolls burnt by the eruption that buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD.
No reports of Canadian casualties in deadly Venezuelan earthquakes: GAC
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez said early Friday that the death toll has risen to 589, with 2,980 injured following dual earthquakes hitting the region Wednesday.
Deadly Venezuela earthquakes leave families separated as flights are cancelled
A Toronto café owner says he immediately contacted family in Caracas after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, as residents here await news on what's to come in the region.
FIFA to allow pride flags at Iran-Egypt World Cup clash in Seattle
Friday's group game falls on Seattle's Pride weekend, a scheduling quirk that emerged only after December's draw pitted the two Muslim-majority countries against each other.
Canada at ‘disadvantage’ without diplomatic presence in Iran, Carney says
Carney said it's hard to address consular matters, such as assisting Canadians abroad, in places like Venezuela or Iran where Ottawa doesn't have embassies.
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 commits $5M in aid as Venezuela reels from deadly earthquakes
Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier Thursday Canada was 'preparing humanitarian assistance' for Venezuela following a pair of deadly earthquakes the night before.
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New York Times
Canada’s 24 Sussex Drive Is a Dump. Mark Carney Is Going to Fix It Up.
The prime minister’s official residence in Ottawa, in disrepair and vacant for more than a decade, has become the country’s most prominent home renovation project.
How Trump’s Political Agenda Is Shaped by His Own Obsessions
President Trump’s priorities seem increasingly detached from the concerns of voters and his party.
Pro-Palestinian Activists Sense a Tide Turning After N.Y. Primary Wins
After years of operating on the fringe of Democratic values, pro-Palestinian activists felt validated after the primary wins by several candidates who oppose Israel’s actions.
Ukrainian Attacks Spur State of Emergency Declaration in Crimea
Weeks of intense strikes by Ukraine have rattled everyday life in Crimea to an extent unseen since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014.
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The president did not say how or whether he would respond, a day after Iran fired on a container ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an act Mr. Trump called “foolish.”
Mistrial for Man Accused of Starting One of California’s Worst Fires
Jonathan Rinderknecht was accused of setting a brush fire that later became the deadly Palisades fire. The jury could not reach a verdict on the three arson-related charges.
The Venezuela Earthquakes Hit a Health System Already in Crisis
Firefighters are using cellphone lights because of a flashlight shortage, and an overwhelmed hospital in the disaster zone is operating without running water, one doctor said.
Oil Prices Return to Prewar Levels After Four Months
The cost of crude has become a real-time barometer of the Iran war’s toll on the global economy.
Why Is the Supreme Court Unshackling the Presidency?
Where is Chief Justice John Roberts? And why isn’t he putting limits on this administration?
Pro-MAGA Groups Spur Trump Push For Cultural Change In Schools
One nonprofit, Defending Education, initiated nearly a dozen civil rights investigations targeting diversity programs and transgender policies.
CNBC
Trump eases pressure on Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as inflation tops 4%
President Donald Trump's economic advisors are giving Warsh space, as the new Fed chairman, on interest rates as the president repeats calls to cut.
Leon Black refuses to answer questions on NDAs at Jeffrey Epstein hearing, Rep. Comer says
"I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde," Leon Black says about Jeffrey Epstein in his prepared statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Trump says Iran violated ceasefire with drone attacks on Strait of Hormuz ships
The International Maritime Organization earlier paused efforts to evacuate ships and seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was struck.
OpenAI hasn't held pre-IPO investor meetings or set timeline yet, sources say
OpenAI said it confidentially filed its prospectus with the SEC earlier this month, but noted it "may be a while" before it goes public.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on countries putting 'Digital Services Tax on American Companies'
"This TARIFF will supersede Trade Deals made with the Country, whether implemented, signed, or not," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
OpenAI limits new AI models to 'trusted partners' at request of U.S. government
OpenAI said it previewed the new models' capabilities with the government ahead of the launch.
Nvidia, Alphabet sit out megacap tech bounce as chip stocks sink
SoftBank Group plunged, leading a broad selloff in Asian technology stocks amid mounting concerns over the rising cost of AI infrastructure.
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says he expects a rate hike this year
Kashkari said he sees a hike likely this year as the economy continues to feel the hit from spiking inflation.
Micron sinks, continuing a whipsaw week of trading
Micron Technology's shares tumbled on Friday amid a global sell-off in technology stocks.
ON Semi tanks 20% following Synaptics deal as CEO defends core business
The pivot into physical AI grows On Semi's addressable market by an additional $30 billion, the company said.
Washington Post
When it comes to soccer, there is no such thing as a United Kingdom
In this year's World Cup, Scotland’s second favorite team is anyone playing England.
In AI race vs. U.S., China eyes a come-from-behind victory
U.S. AI companies seem to be in the lead, but that could be short-lived as Chinese competitors offer cheaper products with more commercial appeal worldwide.
From foes to ‘great friends?’ Quakes test new U.S.-Venezuela relationship
The country once rejected U.S. aid after a natural disaster. This time, it’s different.
King Charles reveals his personal tax bill. Spoiler alert: He’s very rich.
The first-ever tax disclosure by a British monarch was partly intended to contain the damage from revelations about the finances of the king’s disgraced brother, Andrew.
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.
BBC
Mercedes' Antonelli tops Friday practice in Austria
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Usyk vacates belts but is not retiring
Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk says he will vacate all his belts but is not retiring.
Auction house criticised over sale of 3,000-year-old mummy head
Academics question the ethics of a UK auction house selling human heads that are thousands of years old.
Disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards' blog shows staggering lack of awareness, campaigners say
Edwards admitted to accessing 41 images of children, including seven of the most serious type.
Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 589 people.
Rice back in England training but James misses out again
Declan Rice returns to England training on Friday, but Reece James again misses out and remains a doubt to face Panama.
Man who punched female police officers at Manchester Airport jailed
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
Pilot dies after plane crash near airfield
Police say the pilot believed to be a woman in her 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Nicholas Rossi: Rapist who faked death and fled to Scotland dies in US hospital
Rossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital.
The Independent
Red Lobster’s endless shrimp deal that doomed chain was a ‘car crash’ waiting to happen: lawsuit
New lawsuit claims Red Lobster’s former majority shareholder signed contracts that made ‘no economic sense’
Company hired in earlier Reflecting Pool renovations declined to work for Trump because his plan was ‘unfeasible’: report
The July 4 deadline and the demand that the pool floor had to be blue reportedly rendered the job ‘unfeasible’
Trump threatens 100% import tariff on UK over digital services tax
The tax applies to firms with global digital revenues exceeding £500 million, where over £25 million of that income is generated from British users
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo gallery created by AP photo editors.
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case held in contempt over comments about suspect
The judge denied a defense request to take the death penalty off the table as a sanction for the violation
DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops' patrol with Darth Vader song
The District of Columbia has reached a settlement agreement for an undisclosed amount of money with a resident who claims police illegally detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone
Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson case after jury deadlocked in Los Angeles
The man accused of starting the devastating fire will now face a second trial, prosecutors say
Deniz Undav’s World Cup success for Germany lifts Yazidi and Kurdish pride
A standout at the World Cup, Deniz Undav is playing for Germany while representing his Yazidi and Kurdish heritage
RFK Jr. pushed CDC to stop promoting flu vaccine during deadly outbreak, leaked emails show
The move came after RFK Jr won confirmation by telling lawmakers that vaccinations played a ‘critical role in healthcare’
Man found in Scotland and brought back to US on rape charges dies months after convictions
A man who was accused of faking his death and fleeing to Europe to evade rape charges in the U.S. has died
