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CBC.ca
Young grizzly bear with limp killed in Nelson, B.C., sparks rally
Some community members in Nelson, B.C., organized a rally after a young grizzly bear was killed.
Summer McIntosh shatters Pan Pacs record in 400m medley, beating Aussie Jenna Forrester
Summer McIntosh earned a gold medal Thursday night, defeating Jenna Forrester of Australia in championship record time in the women's 400-metre individual medley at the Pac Pacific swimming competition in Irvine, Calif.
12 international students at Calgary protest referred to CBSA office after status check
A dozen people who took part in a weeks-long international student protest in northeast Calgary have been flagged as "being possibly inadmissible" and, according to an immigration lawyer, could be forced to leave Canada.
Liberal MP's travel documents show claims he voted on bills while in China are false
After Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced Monday his plans to resign his seat in the House of Commons in September, he was accused online of breaking House rules by voting on legislation while he was in China earlier this year.
Preston Manning co-chairing virtual public forum on grievances with Ottawa ahead of Alberta referendum
Preston Manning is stepping into the fray ahead of Alberta's fall referendum by headlining a public forum tackling Western Canada's long-standing grievances with Ottawa.
Why Canadians are targeting Trump’s U.S. ambassador | About That
More than 100,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for the expulsion of Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada. Avneet Dhillon explains the reasons behind the petition, which comes as the latest trade deadline approaches.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)
B.C. RCMP commanding officer relieved of duties following unspecified allegations
The B.C. RCMP's commanding officer has been ousted following unspecified allegations dating from 2016 to 2018, according to a statement from the force. Dwayne McDonald, who served as the RCMP's deputy commissioner, was relieved of his duties.
U.S. signals it can keep up naval blockade indefinitely, increase economic pressure on Iran
The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising.
Guacamoles and salsas linked to U.S. jalapeño salmonella outbreak recalled in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall of some Whole Foods Market brand products, saying they've been linked to a salmonella outbreak in the U.S. Various guacamoles, pico de gallos, salsas and prepared foods are part of the recall, issued Thursday.
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Toronto Star
Shelton overpowers Nakashima to defend National Bank Open men's singles title
Ben Shelton has repeated as men's singles champion at the National Bank Open.
Ford government accused of xenophobia for going after temporary residents, undocumented migrants on social assistance
Minister says the new rules will ensure Ontario Works and ODSP support people legally authorized to live in Canada.
Usher and Chris Brown's Toronto tour stop got people talking — including upset BTS fans
The joint tour has been much discussed, in part because of Brown's controversial criminal history, and the Rogers Stadium shows were no different.
Ontario picks vendor for new $750 teacher spending program. Critics say government 'oblivious to how the system works'
Education Minister Paul Calandra says the portal for teachers to buy supplies will open a week before classes begin next month.
Swiatek beats Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in women's singles final at National Bank Open
Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday night to win the National Bank Open women's tennis tournament.
Some Whole Foods salsas, guacamoles recalled in Ontario over salmonella fears
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some Whole Foods Market salsas, guacamoles and prepared foods sold online in Ontario are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.
Canadian judge denies Russian cargo airline sanctions relief
A Federal Court judge has shot down a plea for sanctions relief from the Russian company that owns the massive cargo plane Canada seized after the start of the Ukraine war.
Mike Layton is weighing a Toronto council run — but progressive rivals say they aren't backing down
Former councillor Mike Layton is deciding whether to run for Toronto city council in the upcoming October election.
One-year-old child airlifted to SickKids after Highway 401 crash in Pickering
Police responded to the collision just after 2 p.m. Thursday near the eastbound Brock Road ramp. The child was later listed in stable condition.
Alleged Hamilton child sex offender arrested in California after decades in hiding
Charles Peter Billone was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a child but disappeared after being released on bail in 1991.
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Globe and Mail
Farage fights off Count Binface challenge to regain U.K. parliamentary seat
Farage won 22,239 votes in the southern English seaside resort of Clacton, beating his main challenger Count Binface, who secured 9,455 votes
Summer McIntosh sets Pan Pacific record in 400 individual medley
McIntosh’s winning time was almost four seconds faster than American Elizabeth Beisel’s previous championship record of 4:31.99 set in 2014
Islamist group used $50-million ransom to escalate its attacks in Mali, UN says
Al-Qaeda affiliate collected the payment from a Gulf state after kidnapping a member of its royal family, UN team finds
Kennedy Center board votes to inscribe Trump’s name on building
Vote to add ‘Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump’ sets up potential clash with federal judge who had ordered the name removed
Lindsay Clancy searched about hallucinations, suicide methods weeks before killing her kids, trial hears
Clancy’s attorneys do not dispute that she killed the children, but they say the jury should not hold her criminally responsible because she was mentally ill
Long-deployed USS Lincoln to be replaced after mental health concerns and reports of poor conditions
Deployment included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days, which raised concerns about the impact on service members as well as the increasing strain on the ship and its equipment
Defence for man on trial for Charlie Kirk murder argues he should not face death penalty
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson said he should not face death penalty because he hit his ‘intended target’ and did not endanger anyone else
Bird remains found in engine of Ryanair plane where passenger was partially sucked through window
U.S. authorities are investigating an incident where a piece of the engine broke off the plane and smashed a window
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health startup
Investors argue that the celebrity failed to fulfill duties to build and promote Wondermind Global as head of marketing
Forbes editor departs after reportedly taking $6-million from company founder who does business with magazine
While the company could not comment further on the matter in an internal e-mail, Randall Lane said he ‘made a mistake’ in taking payment, and regrets his actions
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Global News
Trump slaps new tariffs on drones, including from some key U.S. allies
A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.
U.K. records hottest day of 2026 as western Europe heats up again
The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28.
U.S. says Canada among China’s ‘biggest enablers’ in avoiding Trump tariffs
A new White House report released Thursday accuses China of routing their exports through third countries with more favourable U.S. tariff rates or avoid them altogether.
Vance asked Ukraine to not strike Russian energy infrastructure: reports
A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday.
IEA expects world oil demand to fall amid surging gas prices
Demand for crude oil worldwide is expected to fall as higher gas prices force many consumers and businesses to reduce their consumption, according to the IEA.
Ukrainian drones strike major Russian refinery 800 miles from border
The attacks have dented Russia’s refining capacity. Kyiv officials say the onslaught seeks to compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a peace deal.
Bridal brands prepare for Taylor Swift-inspired wedding requests
It was widely reported that Swift wore a haute couture Christian Dior dress to her Madison Square Garden wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce on July 3.
How to give yourself the best odds to see the solar eclipse and meteors
A partial solar eclipse occurs when “the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth but the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly lined up."
Spain readies for rare solar eclipse, concern over heat and wildfires grows
Millions of people in Spain will have some of mainland Europe’s best views of the celestial spectacle. It will begin around sunset, when the sun, moon and Earth align.
Ukraine has given peace proposals to U.S. in bid for new talks: Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president has warned that Russia is preparing for escalation and could use its parliamentary elections next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilization.
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New York Times
Farage Wins Special U.K. Election That He Initiated, as Expected
Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform U.K., won the Clacton by-election with 63 percent. Count Binface, his costumed main rival, came second with 27 percent, a personal best.
Jimmy Fallon Reacts to Karoline Leavitt’s White House Exit
The “Tonight Show” host said President Trump had been surprised by the press secretary’s decision to step down. “She was like, ‘I wanted to wait for a good time but there hasn’t been one, so.’”
Afghan Women Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule
Decrees restricting the rights of women and girls to study, work, travel and act independently now threaten to damage Afghanistan permanently, experts say.
Outdated American Policy Is Hurting the Afghan People
A new generation of Afghans wants to move on from the animosities of the past, but Western policies make that difficult.
American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger Is Said to Be Released From Captivity
The release of Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot who was seized in Niger’s capital last fall, has been a priority for the White House.
41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants In the United States
Our favorite choices for seafood from Sonora, carnitas from Michoacán, chalupas from Puebla and so much more.
Deaths of 3 ICE Detainees Prompt Questions About Medical Care
Immigrants at Delaney Hall in Newark have complained about health services. Federal officials defended the treatment provided there and elsewhere.
Engine Blade Hit Window on Jet Before Man Was Partly Sucked Outside, Report Says
The National Transportation Safety Board said it had found a bird’s remains and feathers on a broken engine.
What to Know About Luigi Mangione’s Court Cases and Potential Plea Deal
Mr. Mangione faces federal charges of stalking that resulted in the death of a health insurance executive. A guilty plea could close the federal case — and complicate a separate state murder trial.
California May Let Residents Choose ‘Jewish’ as an Ethnic Identifier
A bill would allow Jews to identify themselves as an ethnic group on state forms. Supporters argue it’s a step toward acknowledging the complex nature of Jewish identity.
CNBC
Tata chairman’s shock exit move puts JLR owner's bets on chips, iPhones and Air India at risk
Tata Sons Chairman's sudden exit plan has sparked concerns over the Indian multinational's commitment to invest big bucks in projects of national importance.
U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz," Bessent said.
CNBC Daily Open: Washington tightens squeeze on the Iranian economy
The U.S. seeks to escalate pressure from blockade to financial isolation, while Iran races to build a way around it.
Trump ally Nigel Farage wins special election to return to UK parliament
Farage stepped down last month to trigger the vote, branding it a fight against "the establishment," amid controversy over his finances.
China built robots that can do backflips – but can they make money?
Unitree’s IPO will gauge investors’ appetite for a technology that has yet to prove its commercial viability amid intensifying geopolitical tensions.
How a niche copper trade became a real-time gauge of Trump’s next tariff move
The widening price of copper between two metals exchanges is offering investors a gauge of U.S. tariff risk.
Uber partners with China's Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in Europe
The rollout comes as robotaxi fleet sizes become increasingly critical for commercialization.
From Apple to Ford: How Chinese tech is becoming harder for global companies to ignore
Global companies are increasingly tapping Chinese technology for its growing capabilities and scale, even as geopolitical risks remain.
Reddit stock jumps on inclusion in S&P 500
Reddit shares jumped on the company's inclusion in the S&P 500.
Apple's Tim Cook joined by Howard Lutnick in opening Houston manufacturing plant
As Tim Cook gets set to step down as Apple CEO, he's offering a glimpse into what he may be doing as chairman.
Washington Post
Farage beats Binface! But scandal still shadows Trump’s British ally.
The election called by Reform UK’s leader was dismissed as a stunt by major parties, which declined to field candidates. A trash-can-wearing "alien" came in second with nearly 10,000 votes.
Colombia’s new president asks Trump to bring militarized antidrug campaign to the country
The South American nation is the world’s largest producer of cocaine.
Ecuadorian police seize 1,000 pounds of cocaine bearing image of soccer star Erling Haaland
Images of politicians and celebrities are often used by drug cartels to mark their products, ease transportation and reflect quality.
Covert CIA program said to be behind mysterious attacks on Galápagos boats
A surveillance plane flew from El Salvador toward the fishing boats before drones attacked, flight data shows.
Putin angers Japan with visit to islands seized by Soviet Union in WWII
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the Russian leader's visit “wounds the feelings” of the Japanese people and further hardens anti-Russian sentiment in her country.
U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its Reaper drones as Iran war depletes arsenal
The aircraft, which cost up to $50 million each, have seen heavy use around the Strait of Hormuz — but they are relatively easy targets for Iran and its proxies.
Trump says ceasefire in Lebanon is working. For residents, it’s a ‘prison.’
Israeli forces continue to occupy buffer zone in effort to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure, with restrictions drawing parallels to those in the West Bank.
Colombia earthquake deaths climb to 239; hundreds remain missing
Scores of buildings collapsed in the strongest temblor to strike the South American country in at least a decade.
Zhu Rongji, China premier crucial to economic transformation, dies at 97
He negotiated China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and pushed through reforms that breathed new life into China’s state-directed economy.
BBC
Watch: Video shows scale of devastation in Stourbridge
Multiple fires tore through the West Midlands on Thursday, with firefighters still working to control the blazes.
'Unprecedented' rains in Japan kill six people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
Rising golf star, 18, dies after brain haemorrhage
Promising Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at the age of 18 after suffering a brain haemorrhage as she prepared for a tournament in Thailand.
New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support
New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
New Zealand break with Oceania Football Confederation to withdraw Infantino support
New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
'She was just Gaynor from up the road' - villagers ready for emotional Bonnie Tyler goodbye
She was the global superstar that people in a small Welsh village felt they all knew personally.
Farage's by-election victory won't stop questions about finances
Nigel Farage triggered the Clacton by-election and the result was predictable - so what did he achieve?
How Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola side
Enzo Maresca has the difficult task of following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. BBC Sport analyses the new manager's style and tactics from the pre-season games so far.
NHS service admits data breach due to pager use
The medical data of transplant patients from across the UK was sent over an unencrypted pager network.
Ice cream man hit with noise complaint over van's music
Mark Edwards says he will now beep his horn in the evenings, as he cannot play his music.
The Independent
Firefighters still working to battle blaze that tore through homes - weather latest
Midlands Fire Service has warned people to ‘stay away’ from their homes as crews continue to work in the area
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be
Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history
One million people sign petition to block PC Andrew Harper’s killers from early release
Police federation chiefs condemned the government’s decision not to block the killers as ‘outrageous’
Iran-US war latest: Trump sends new aircraft carrier to Middle East as war puts troops under strain
A servicemember complained of rotten meat and a lack of supplies in messages home on board the carrier
Lewes train derailment latest: Investigation begins with major disruption on rail services after 20 injured in crash
Two people have been seriously injured in the incident as the RAIB are investigating the cause of the derailment
Clacton by-election result in full: Farage wins, Count Binface sees record support and one candidate gets seven votes
Only two of the 34 candidates secured enough votes to take back their deposit
Count Binface declares himself ‘the winning candidate who bothered to turn up’ as Farage ‘humiliated’ in Clacton
‘Over one in four people in this constituency would rather have Count Binface as their MP than the leader of Reform UK, and I’m just getting started’, the joke candidate said
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato jets scrambled to shoot down foreign drone after it enters Latvian airspace
Finland, another Nato member, also temporarily restricts airspace
Clacton by-election result live: Nigel Farage beats Count Binface but boycotts announcement and cancels victory speech
The Reform UK leader claimed there was a ‘credible threat’ against him
Tourists forced to flee as huge wildfire engulfs popular Croatian tourist town
A total of 19 people have been injured so far
