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CBC.ca

Manitoba MAID law 'punishing' 94-year-old woman, pro-choice group says

A 94-year-old Steinbach, Man., woman has stopped taking her heart medication and antibiotics in the hopes of hastening her death after she was refused medical assistance in dying, or MAID, earlier this year.

U.S. bombs Iranian military sites as Kuwait hit by drone and missile fire

The U.S. said it struck Iranian military sites over the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Monday it had targeted a U.S. base in response, the latest exchange of attacks amid negotiations to end the three-month-old war.

Worried about the 'super' El Niño? It's not all bad news for Atlantic Canada

You may have heard about a 'super' El Niño that could make 2027 the warmest year on record for the planet. But as the Atlantic hurricane season begins, there's a bit of good news for people living in the region. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon explains.

Retired major calls on Ottawa to keep promise and bring Afghan man to safety in N.L.

Almost five years after Ottawa promised to help people like him, an Afghan man pursued by the Taliban is struggling to get to Canada while evading ICE in the U.S.

Vancouver soccer fan questions FIFA ticket practices as the federation faces increased scrutiny globally

A North Vancouver soccer fan says FIFA should have been more transparent about where fans could end up sitting after he paid nearly $1,000 for a World Cup ticket. It comes as attorneys general in New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed FIFA as part of an investigation into ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup.

CPKC says it will maintain rail operations across Canada despite workers' strike

Canadian Pacific Kansas City says it has implemented contingency plans to maintain operations across Canada in light of close to 300 signal workers going on strike.

Heated Rivalry wins big at Canadian Screen Awards, taking top prizes for best dramatic actor and drama series

The fan-favourite hockey drama Heated Rivalry dominated the Canadian Screen awards Sunday winning the evening's top prizes including best drama series and best lead performer for Hudson Williams.

B.C. Conservative caucus shows united front with new leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay

The B.C. Conservative caucus put up a largely united front less than 24 hours after Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected as their new leader. It comes amid concerns from other politicians that Findlay’s populist brand of right-leaning politics might alienate the centrist wing of the party.

Must-see looks from the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards red carpet

Hudson Williams, Mike Myers and other highly anticipated stars are expected to bring standout style tonight.
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Toronto Star

Canada scores slighty higher on food insecurity than last year amid affordability crisis: Report

The report noted that the bigger picture issues, like overall global instability, rising inflation and shifting trade dynamics, have created new challenges and exposed long-standing weaknesses.

These e-bike-loving parents have been breaking the law for school drop off. Why the province is finally shifting gears

For years, the most dangerous e-bikes were allowed, while smaller, safer ones — used by many parents to take their kids to school — were illegal. New regulations could change that.

Court tosses another case due to conduct of Toronto Crown attorney Marnie Goldenberg. Judge cites 'unacceptable negligence'

A judge previously tossed a separate case after finding veteran prosecutor Marnie Goldenberg angrily berated a Toronto cop over his testimony, saying: "We protect our own."

Building more Toronto-area social housing could give the economy a $50-billion boost, report says

According to researchers, adding 20,000 more homes and renewing existing housing stock would also add nearly 15,000 jobs by 2050.

Big changes are coming to Ontario auto insurance on July 1. Will you be covered?

Experts caution the opt-in model could expose some drivers to huge financial risk.

Toronto tenants go on rent strike as landlord says social housing status exempts them from rent control

The tenants are facing an 8 per cent hike in the mixed-income building. The landlord sent a letter saying they're short funding to cover upcoming repairs.

This Etobicoke deli feeds the Balkan community. Now it’s turning Bosnia vs. Canada into a World Cup block party

Thirty years after arriving as refugees, the family behind Mrakovic Fine Foods is bracing for a bittersweet World Cup milestone.

Canada’s World Cup team loses a priceless piece, adding an unwelcome twist to Edmonton trial run

There is no like-for-like swap to replace injured Marcelo Flores. Monday's date with Uzbekistan will serve as an audition for the next best thing.

Does my unco-operative ex have to sign our child's passport application? Ask Gelman

Where parental co-operation breaks down, court intervention may ultimately be required.

Some Ontario mayors love their new superpowers from Doug Ford. Others treat them like Kryptonite

Mayors from across Ontario explain why they find strong-mayor powers useful — or why they avoid using them at all.
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Globe and Mail

Netanyahu orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah attacks northern Israel

Countries set to hold next round of direct talks in Washington starting Tuesday

Philly celebrates, and struggles, with its past

Judges on Tuesday will consider whether Trump’s March 2025 executive order allows the Oval Office to permanently remove the slavery exhibit

U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait hit by drones and missiles

Fighting escalates between Israel and Hezbollah, despite their nominal ceasefire

WHO reports five Ebola recoveries as new treatment centre opens in Congo

Five cases include first recovery of confirmed Bundibugyo patient during current outbreak

What to know as Israel’s offensive in Lebanon complicates Iran ceasefire

Over 3,300 people, including dozens of children, have been killed in Lebanon since the fighting began March 2

Netanyahu orders Israeli troops deeper into Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.

Ukraine hits Russian energy targets but denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russia’s oil and gas facilities in recent months

U.S. strike kills three on boat in eastern Pacific

Fourth attack this week puts total death toll at 205 since strikes began in early September

Federal government orders financial audit into Indigenous languages office

Canadian Heritage says review to be conducted by a third party was prompted by unspecified anonymous complaints

Israeli army captures strategic Beaufort castle in Lebanon

Development marks the deepest incursion by Israel into the country in 26 years
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Global News

Israel’s incursion in Lebanon could complicate Iran deal. What to know

The Israeli advance presents a challenge in the emerging deal to extend the Iran war ceasefire as Tehran wants any agreement to end fighting in Lebanon, too.

Russia preparing ‘large-scale’ attack on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Russia said on Monday it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in the Ukrainian capital and warned foreigners and diplomats to leave.

Canadian drones will head to Ukrainian battlefield under production deal

The defence ministers of Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement to support the co-production of drones on the margins of the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa this week.

Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent grows

Vladimir Kara-Murza told Global News that mounting military and economic failures have stripped away Putin's strongman image and exposed him as 'increasingly weak.'

Anand calls China ties ‘significant,’ says Canada must safeguard ‘values’

Anand made no explicit mention of human rights in her remarks on Friday, coming shortly after confirmation that a Canadian warship transited through the Taiwan Strait last week.

King Arthur manuscript in private hands for 700 years to go on public sale

Touted to sell for upwards of $2.7 million, the document, which will be available for institutions to purchase in July, is believed to be from the 13th or 14th century.

Trump says U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz ‘will now be lifted’

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz "will now be lifted" after a proposed agreement with Iran has been reached.

Ebola outbreak is ‘very complex,’ but ‘can be stopped’, WHO chief says

“To come here is to really show to the community that they’re not alone," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the airport late Thursday.

Bishnoi extortion gang sent letter to Canadian police warning it had 1,000 gunmen

The letter was disclosed at a deportation hearing Thursday for an alleged Edmonton extortion gang member.

Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, peace talks: sources

U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve the agreement, the sources told Reuters, and Iranian state media said the text had not been finalized.
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New York Times

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange New Attacks

U.S. Central Command said it conducted strikes against military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. Kuwait, which hosts U.S. military bases, accused Iran of attacking its territory.

Starmer Braces for Release of More Files About Mandelson and Epstein

A second batch of documents about the former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson, who was fired over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, could create more problems for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Inside an Ebola Ward, and a Roadblock for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund

Plus, the 20-year-old director with the No. 1 movie.

Oil Prices Jump as U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire

Oil prices climbed as investors weighed a renewed exchange of military strikes between the United States and Iran against signs that both sides remain engaged in negotiations.

How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed

Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.

Sam Levinson on Why ‘Euphoria’ Had to End This Way. For Good.

In an exclusive interview, Sam Levinson explained why he felt it was time to bring the series to a close and responded to its detractors.

China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk

New research examines how a Chinese company struggled to develop its predictive surveillance technology while U.S. restrictions were in place.

A Paralympic Champion and an Eagle Scout Give Democrats Hope in Deep-Red Iowa

Tuesday’s Senate primary features two candidates with compelling personal stories. Both have stressed their independence.

Prized by ‘MAHA’ Influencers and Chefs Alike, Craft Flour Is on the Rise

Growing demand for fiber-rich grains is boosting the premium flour industry, which offers less processed, but pricier, alternatives to the classic grocery store brands.

What It’s Like to Be a Student at the First A.I.-Powered University

California’s public university system spent $16.9 million on A.I. The result has been chaos.

CNBC

AI revolution is '50x bigger' than the dotcom boom: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son to CNBC

The AI revolution will be 50 times bigger than the Dotcom revolution in the 2000s, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son told CNBC Monday.

Arm, IBM and Hewlett Packard soar as Nvidia chip 'reinvention' extends software rally

Shares in software compares surged ahead of Monday's opening bell.

Oil prices climb over 3% as U.S.-Iran talks at impasse, Israel expands Lebanon offensive

Oil prices rose on Monday after Israel instructed troops to push deeper into Lebanon amid renewed clashes with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.

Fed's Powell warns Trump's political 'stress test' will wreck public trust in central bank

Jerome Powell said White House pressure on the Fed will damage public trust in the U.S. central bank.

Defense spending surges, China draws fire: The biggest quotes from Asia's top security summit

Here are some of the most interesting quotes that CNBC has heard over the three days of the summit.

Trump hits out at ‘chirping’ critics as U.S. and Iran launch fresh wave of strikes

Trump's Truth Social post comes as air strikes between the U.S. and Iran resumed over the weekend.

SoftBank becomes Japan's most valuable company, announces $53 billion French investment

The Japanese tech giant plans to develop and operate 5 GW of AI data center capacity in France, with an initial 3.1 GW of facilities in the country's north.

South Korea stocks hit fresh high amid mixed regional trade despite Trump's Iran deal caution

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Monday as investors monitored lingering uncertainty around U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Nvidia-backed $5 billion AI company tells CNBC of major London expansion

Runway follows U.S. AI giants including Anthropic and OpenAI in announcing big London growth plans.

CNBC Daily Open: Vive le Softbank and Nvidia's PC push

A €75 billion commitment to France and a fresh push into PCs — Softbank and Nvidia lead the AI headlines as June gets underway.

Washington Post

Ukraine turns real-life kills into video game thrills for drone pilots

Kyiv says the Army of Drones Bonus system, in which points may be redeemed for weapons, is the first of its kind anywhere.

BBC

UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal

A court has ruled the UK does not need to pay Rwanda after the UK pulled a deal between the two countries.

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

The French Navy conducted the operation with the support of allies including the UK on Sunday.

Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital

Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.

Call for Holyrood and Westminster to hold joint inquiry into Murrell crimes

Former first minister Jack McConnell has backed a dual probe into the former SNP chief executive.

Rugby league legend and broadcaster John Kear dies aged 71

The former England and Wales coach died on Sunday while travelling back from the Challenge Cup final.

Rugby league legend and broadcaster Kear dies aged 71

Former England and Wales rugby league coach, and renowned broadcaster, John Kear has died at the age of 71.

US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks

Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it.

Man charged after officer struck by stolen police car

Another man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a PSNI officer was seriously injured.

The Independent

Starmer has nowhere left to hide as scope of Mandelson documents threatens to engulf Labour

Political editor David Maddox looks at the likely impact of the release of the second tranche of Mandelson documents on Keir Starmer and Labour

Wise shares under pressure as Belgian authorities question firm

The fintech firm confirmed it was responding to questions from the Belgian prosecutor.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin says French seizure of tanker ‘bordering on piracy’ as it vows response

Lukashenko says he knows the Ukrainian military 'does not want any war with Belarus'

Moderna receives $50 million to develop Ebola vaccine as number of cases surge

This initiative is crucial as health authorities worldwide race to identify medical options and contain the outbreak, which has seen over 900 suspected cases and more than 220 suspected deaths

Union members now as likely to support Reform as Labour, damning new poll finds

Labour’s support amongst union members has plummeted by 20 points since the general election

Weight loss drugs could widen health inequalities, experts warn

Researchers argue the long-term benefits of weight loss jabs depend on nutrition advice and support

Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new chip powering Windows laptops

Nvidia has unveiled powerful new chips to bring advanced artificial intelligence to Windows laptops and desktops

Netanyahu orders Israeli strike on southern Beirut as Lebanon conflict deepens

Both Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of violating ceasefire brokered by US in April

Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens

Hundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base

Charlie Kirk murder case rocked by bid to keep bombshell evidence from public

A Utah judge is set to decide whether to restrict access to parts of a July preliminary hearing and seal some exhibits in the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk