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CBC.ca

2 dead, 1 in hospital after helicopter crash near north Vancouver Island

A helicopter company says two people are dead and another is injured after a helicopter crash near north Vancouver Island Tuesday morning.

California lawmakers are begging Quebec's premier to put U.S. booze back on the shelves. She won't budge

California lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, have signed a letter to Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, urging her to put U.S. wines and spirits back on the shelves, despite Canada's ongoing trade war with the U.S.

T. rex nicknamed Gus sells at auction for record $50 million US

Sotheby's says 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, which includes 'exceptionally preserved' skull containing a gaping jaw of powerful teeth, is now the most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever auctioned.

Winnipeg has a new pro soccer team. Can the women last longer than the men?

A new professional soccer team is launching in Winnipeg, just a year after the last one folded. This time, it's a women's team. The question is whether it can survive where a men's team shut down after only seven years.

'I broke the law,' former Manitoba MP Inky Mark says after police seize over 400 firearms

A former federal politician denies trafficking any firearms but acknowledges he illegally transferred three guns, after police seized hundreds of weapons from his western Manitoba home last week.

Late-night TV hosts skewer Mitch McConnell's proof-of-life photo

A photo posted on U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell's Facebook page may have done little to convince the internet that he's still alive, but it's working as a punchline for late-night television hosts in the U.S.

Montreal duplex dispute leaves family living in a trailer on the driveway, tenants facing uncertainty

A Montreal family is living in a trailer outside a duplex they bought while tenants are challenging the repossession request through Quebec’s housing tribunal.

Yes, Erling Haaland brought home a taxidermy raccoon from his World Cup travels

Norway's star striker was photographed stepping off the team plane in Oslo Monday carrying a Dolce & Gabbana tote in one hand and a taxidermy raccoon in the other.

Hudson Williams confronts alleged autograph sellers in Paris

Hudson Williams seems to have reached a breaking point when alleged autograph sellers followed him to his residence in Paris over the weekend. Multiple videos of the incident were shared online, garnering divided reactions on social media.

Car collision with Edmonton building caused explosion, fire that left 1 dead, 2 still missing, police say

A vehicle that hit an apartment building on Edmonton's north side Monday night caused an explosion and fire that left one person dead and forced a building-wide evacuation. Police say two residents of the building remain unaccounted for.
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Toronto Star

Inside Toronto's scorching restaurants on a record-breaking day: 'If you feel light-headed, you have to stop'

As the sun beat down, some spots closed due to the heat, while others shortened their hours.

Toronto breaks heat record. Extreme humidity sparks transit delays, health warnings

At 5 p.m. Tuesday, Toronto cracked a new temperature record when the city's downtown hit 37.3 C, surpassing the single-day record of 36.8 C for July 14 in 1995.

Toronto is sweltering — but not like 1936. How Toronto’s hottest day ever melted asphalt and left 225 dead

As Toronto endures another week of extreme heat, this is how the city stumbled through its most blistering days on record.

Why 26 C indoors is Canada's new heat wave danger number — not the temperature outside

As Toronto endures another hot spell, prolonged indoor exposure could lead to heat-related illness and even death, experts say.

Brad Bradford blasts Toronto police for 'tone deaf' comments about Salsa on St. Clair shooting

Brad Bradford, the city councillor who is running for mayor of Toronto, said Tuesday that the Salsa on St. Clair shooting has shaken the sense of safety and security of Torontonians.

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Salsa on St. Clair's founder threatened to drop support unless Toronto ramps up policing. Is more police the answer?

The fatal shooting on Saturday in Toronto has raised questions about security at the city's street festivals.

Teen boy who murdered Pickering grandmother says he is 'deeply sorry'

Eighty-three-year-old Eleanor Doney was found dead outside her home on May 29, 2025.

Salsa on St. Clair shooting: What we know about the victims, suspects and investigation

Who are the victims? Have any arrests been made? Here's the latest on the investigation.

'I'm back': Why Bonnie Crombie is returning to Mississauga politics — and what it means for the race to be mayor

"When I left briefly, it was to elevate our needs at the province," Bonnie Crombie told the Star. "I brought all that learning experience back."
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Globe and Mail

Anand offers Brazil $125-million in energy financing, seals wildfire agreement and public health pact

In an effort to deepen ties amid trade talks, Brazilian firefighters will now be allowed to help fight wildfires this season in Canada

Trump hails 'tremendous chemistry' with new Iraqi prime minister during White House visit

President Donald Trump welcomed Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House Tuesday, hailing their "tremendous chemistry" and touting closer U.S.-Iraq ties, expanded oil production and new business deals with American companies.

Trump pays over $5-million owed to E. Jean Carroll for sex abuse case

U.S. President found liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer, court records show

Gun gifted to Carney at NATO summit needs review to go in museum

Carney said the engraved revolver given by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could live somewhere like the Canadian War Museum

Trump to push claims of voting machine vulnerabilities in Thursday speech

U.S. President’s national address to centre on newly declassified intelligence

Trump welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister al-Zaidi to White House, touting ‘tremendous chemistry’

Iraq faces pressure to disarm Iran-backed militias by Sept. 30, with al-Zaidi stating there will be no justification for their existence after that deadline

Community leaders, organizers rally to demand accountability after ICE shooting in Maine

Community leaders and organizers rallied to demand accountability after an ICE agent fatally shot a motorist in Biddeford, Maine on Monday.

Trump says no one should be able to charge a fee for the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he did not think anybody should be able to charge a fee for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after two fatal shootings

Agents killed two men in separate incidents six days apart after stops in Texas and Maine

Former British politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a ‘targeted attack,’ police say

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody, motivation is still under investigation
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Global News

Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. police

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

Trump backs off 20% fee threats for cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Crew member dead after going overboard Regal Princess cruise ship

In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'

‘If we die, we die together’: Wife of man sucked from plane window speaks out

Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.

‘We must act now’ on AI’s economic impacts, says economists

Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.

Bangkok music bar fire death toll rises to 30, dozens remain hospitalized

The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation continues.

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.
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New York Times

Ban on Horse-Drawn Carriages Is Backed by Key N.Y.C. Official

The City Council speaker, Julie Menin, said she would support a bill to ban the rides in Central Park after a tourist was killed in an accident last month.

House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time

House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.

An ICE Shooting in Maine Puts Pressure on Senator Susan Collins

The Democrats hoping to challenge Ms. Collins, a vulnerable Republican, have seized on the fatal incident, drawing attention to her record on immigration matters.

At War With Iran Again, Trump Finds an Opponent He Cannot Easily Dominate

The president is accustomed to forcing other countries to bend to his will. But he is struggling to come up with a strategy to extract Iranian concessions as the cease-fire he brokered collapses.

Takeaways From Justices Kagan and Barrett’s Congressional Testimony on Supreme Court Security

Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, the first Supreme Court justices to testify since 2019, talked about ethics and security threats during collegial hearings.

Man in Florida Fatally Hit by Truck While Fleeing ICE, Official Says

Details were unclear on Tuesday about what exactly happened at a gas station in St. Augustine before the man was killed.

Colombian Immigrant Killed by ICE in Maine Had Legal Status, Father Says

The father of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, the man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent on Monday, said his son had been working two jobs to support his wife and daughter.

ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings in Maine and Houston

Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term.

Texas Faces Potentially ‘Catastrophic’ Amounts of Rain

Intense storms overnight dropped heavy rain, and more was falling Tuesday. Forecasters warned about the increasing likelihood of flooding across the state.

‘Sully,’ ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Pilot, Announces Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Captain Sullenberger, who is known as Sully, said that the disease was in its early stages, and that he was “in the beginning of this long journey.”

CNBC

U.S. strikes Iran before Hormuz Strait blockade restarts

President Donald Trump has said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over following multiple flare-ups of hostilities in the region.

Current and former employees sue Meta, alleging discrimination in using AI to conduct layoffs

The lawsuit filed by current and former Meta employees underscores rising concerns about AI's impact on jobs and people with disabilities in the workforce.

Zipline adds ex-Tesla, Uber, Waymo execs to make drone delivery mainstream across U.S.

Zipline is growing its drone delivery business in the U.S., and has hired former Tesla, Uber Eats and Waymo executives to help it scale up in new markets.

Consumer prices rose 3.5% annually in June, less than expected as energy prices eased

The consumer price index in June was expected to increase 3.8% from a year ago.

IBM stock craters 25%, the worst day on record, after company issues second-quarter earnings warning

The CEO blamed the shortfall on weakness in the software and infrastructure business because clients shifted money toward hardware purchases.

Treasury yields slide after June CPI slows much more than expected

Treasury yields fell Tuesday after a cooler-than-expected inflation report.

Supreme Court Justice Barrett says the threat level against judges 'is really high'

Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are testifying about the high court's budget request, which includes higher spending for security.

SK Hynix options begin trading. But another group of stocks is stealing its thunder

One explanation for the lack of notable call-buying is that the surge in single-stock ETFs and leveraged funds stole a big chunk of the speculative limelight.

New York becomes first U.S. state to impose AI data center ban

New York became the first state to ban construction of 'hyperscale' AI data centers, for one year, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday.

Warren Buffett excludes Gates Foundation from his annual donations of Berkshire stock

Warren Buffett omitted the Gates Foundation from his annual charitable stock gifts.

Washington Post

Trump retreats from shipping toll in Strait of Hormuz

As European markets fell and oil prices hit a one-month high, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the strait “is open to ALL Ship traffic except for Iran.”

Russia hopes Lindsey Graham’s death will advance Kremlin interests

Graham had carried the reputation as the toughest Russia hawk in Washington since the 2018 death of his close friend and Senate ally John McCain.

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 despite 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.

BBC

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens

Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.

'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants

Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?

As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted

The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis

The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.

World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes

The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

Spain into World Cup final after victory over France

Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.

Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says

The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

The Independent

Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low

Cuba is suffering another nationwide blackout, leaving the entire country without power

‘Five minutes is better than none’: Joe Wicks urges parents to exercise with their kids this summer

Study found 88 per cent of parents of young children worried about too much sedentary time over summer

Supermarkets could be hit with penalties over junk food sales under new proposals to tackle obesity

The Health and Social Care Committee has also called for all outdoor advertising of junk food to be banned

New blood test for Alzheimer’s disease to be rolled out in GPs as part of ‘landmark’ study – here’s what to know

The aim is for up to 500 patients to be referred for a test, making it the largest UK study of Alzheimer’s blood tests in general practice

Government must ‘stand up to the food industry’ to tackle obesity epidemic – MPs

All outdoor advertising of junk food should be banned and front-of-pack labelling should be mandatory, the Health and Social Care Committee said.

Warning for NHS as staggering number of new mothers seek emergency medical care

Black and young mothers are disproportionately affected

Students to be taught strangulation is illegal in new sex ed lessons

The new guidance would help teachers tackle the ‘growing influence of the manosphere and incel culture’ in classrooms

UK’s water crisis could cost lives, former environment secretary warns

Lord Deben has called for a ban on paving over front gardens for parking as an example of measures the incoming government must implement if it is serious about preparing Britain for the consequences of the climate crisis

Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Suspect investigated for possible targeting of Reform politicians

Officers say there was ‘some preparation and planning’ behind crime – and are not ruling out foreign state interference

Indictments show five inmate murders, assaults and other violence at a Tennessee prison

A grand jury has issued 50 indictments involving five murdered inmates, assaults against staff and other violence at a Tennessee prison