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CBC.ca

The National | Pipeline plans face pushback

July 3, 2026 | Alberta's pipeline proposal raises new questions about the environment and national unity. Team Canada prepares to take on Morocco for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. And, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce officially tie the knot at New York's Madison Square Garden.

From Elle to Obsession: your weekend watch cheat sheet

This week, those looking for a summer blockbuster may be disappointed to see plenty of screen times for Minions & Monsters and … not much else. Here's a list of recent releases which — depending on your tastes — should be worth your time.

Pancakes, pipelines and independence: politics serving up new flavour at this year’s Calgary Stampede

Generations of Canada’s political class have summited at the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” to shake hands and flip pancakes. This year’s festival arrives with a looming referendum on Alberta’s future within Canada and, as of Thursday night, a multibillion-dollar pipeline bid.

Taxpayers could be on hook for West Coast pipeline, but it's a 'good investment': Energy minister

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says a second pipeline to the West Coast will be money well-spent for the federal government but can't say how much Ottawa would be on the hook for.

Inmate and jail guard investigated, but not charged in Project South alleged murder plot

An inmate and a corrections officer at Toronto South Detention Centre were investigated for potential involvement in the alleged conspiracy to kill a senior corrections officer at the jail, which sparked Project South, according to an Information to Obtain (ITO) application for more than 50 warrants in the police investigation.

Denmark uninvites American officials from its big 4th of July bash

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland, organizers of Denmark’s Fourth of July celebration have barred U.S. officials from taking part.

Pope Leo draws hard line on breakaway traditionalists, but it could get messy

As the Vatican excommunicated four bishops of the ultra-traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X this week, notice was also served that the society’s priests and lay Catholics who formally adhere to it are also considered cut off from the Roman Catholic Church — a move that raises the spiritual stakes for thousands of followers worldwide.

Gordie Howe bridge cost still $6.4B despite delays, federal authority says

The cost of the new Gordie Howe bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit is still $6.4 billion despite multiple delays, according to the federal authority that oversees the bridge.

Angry note left at scene of double murder of sons insisted father was the victim

In the house where police found two dead brothers — both boys believed to have been murdered by their father Mohammed Al-Lami before he died by suicide — investigators found a note left on the desk of Al-Lami's office, CBC News has learned.
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Toronto Star

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Globe and Mail

Fallout from Venezuela’s earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

After Venezuela President Delcy Rodríguez angrily defended the competence of her government’s relief effort, her main rival, María Corina Machado, issued her own appeal

Survivors in Kyiv retrieve belongings from homes wrecked by Russian strike

Residents of a heavily damaged Kyiv apartment building returned on Friday, July 3, to recover what remained of their belongings as emergency crews continued clearing rubble from the site, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people in the Ukrainian capital. Among them was 27-year-old Tetiana Pryvalova, who carried bags of belongings, a vacuum cleaner and a pram from the building.

Madison Square Garden gears up for reported wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to cap their three-year love story with a New York wedding celebration on Friday (July 3), ending months of speculation about the union between the pop megastar and one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.

Why the American idea still matters

The words in the Declaration of Independence ring out in the current moment

World Cup debate splits England: Should children get to stay up late for Mexico game?

Knockout match starts at 1 a.m. in England on a school night, and students’ parents face fines for unauthorized absences

Traditionalist Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions, casts itself as the victim

Society of St. Pius X insists they were merely saving souls and were victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy See

Soaring temperatures bear down as Trump gears up to celebrate America 250

Even a ball drop in Times Square akin to New Year’s Eve can’t distract from the safety risks due to soaring temperatures

Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to ‘contentious’ Labour Code tool

Aims to cut down prolonged work stoppages that warrant the government’s intervention, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says

Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets at ‘Hospital McDonald’s’

Many families have been left scrambling to find missing loved ones, including cats and dogs lost in the rubble

Trump among NATO leaders to make ‘ironclad commitment’ on defence at next week’s summit, document shows

Alliance’s members also set to pledge $80-billion in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026
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Global News

Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report says

Canada's threat assessment agency says Iran's intelligence service may be behind acts of violence.

Ukrainian woman who disguised herself as man named as Monaco bombing suspect

The International Criminal Police Organization named Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, in a Red Notice posted on its website seeking her arrest.

Trump ‘has not forgotten’ about threats to seize Greenland, U.S. envoy says

Jeff Landry, the special envoy to Greenland and the sitting governor of Louisiana, said Trump told him the U.S. needs to 'get Greenland' during a phone call last weekend.

Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise affects more than 120 passengers

The CDC said that 102 passengers and 23 crew members reported becoming ill during the voyage on the Ruby Princess, travelling from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.

Meet Neil, the 1-ton seal going viral for destroying cars in Australia

In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled himself onto land for his twice-yearly tour of beachside towns in southern Tasmania state.

Deaths in France spiked 29% amid record heat wave, health agency says

Deaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday.

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.
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New York Times

With Its Celebrity Guests, Taylor Swift’s Wedding Rivals the Met Gala

Top-secret celebrity guest lists! No cell phones! Big fashion moments! S.U.V.s galore! New York usually gets only one party like this a year.

Trump Intercedes to Push Robert Smullen Out of N.Y. House Race

Assemblyman Robert Smullen, who lost a Republican primary, will not run on the Conservative Party line in his bid to replace Representative Elise Stefanik.

Putin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine

The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”

Taylor Swift Wears Dior Dress by Jonathan Anderson for MSG Wedding

The pop star said “I do” to a gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, the French house’s creative director.

How the Heat Is Upending Plans for America’s 250th Birthday

A parade in Philadelphia, one of the largest in its history, was canceled on Friday, and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington closed for several hours.

Trump Targets Not Just Georgia’s Vote, but Also Trust in Elections

The president has sent 260 F.B.I. analysts to Georgia, repeating his baseless claims of fraud in 2020. But critics say the intention is to undermine overall confidence in the electoral process.

Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital

The Social Security Administration will introduce a process to sign up babies for the investment program at the same time they are registered for a Social Security number.

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country

Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.

Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes

Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes.

As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb

Near 100-degree temperatures were expected to continue as medical workers prepared for more heat-related illnesses during celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

CNBC

Feds seek lower prison term for $100M New Jersey deli fraudster — but some reasons why are hidden

James Patten is the third person who will be sentenced in the stock manipulation scheme related to Hometown International, a company that owned just one deli.

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.

First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump’s Washington.

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.

AI is outpacing the rules, Europe’s top bankers and regulators warn

Europe's top bankers and financial regulators are grappling with how to better regulate AI risks.

Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration

Companies with federal interests — including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Oracle — are sponsoring a Trump-aligned effort celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

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.

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.

Washington Post

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BBC

Ear plugs have become a festival must-have - but they aren't all created equal

Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals.

What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?

Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.

'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts

Temperature records have tumbled across the UK and Europe as scientists warn it is a sign of things to come.

'Sensational' Messi finish gives Argentina the lead

Lionel Messi hits Argentina's opening goal against Cape Verde with a "sensational" finish in Miami, as he scores in an eighth consecutive World Cup game.

Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says Streeting

Former health secretary Wes Streeting says the "cowardice" of leaders who refused to co-operate was "an insult".

UK temperatures forecast to exceed 30C as another heatwave imminent

Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.

England-Mexico kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn

England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday.

England-Mexico kick-off unchanged after Fifa U-turn

England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico will kick off as scheduled at 01:00 BST on Monday.

Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism

The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?

The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'

Shifting start times at the FIFA World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.

The Independent

July 4 live: Trump heads for Mount Rushmore to deliver speech, where he’d like to see his own face

President Donald Trump set to headline America’s 250th anniversary bash in nation’s capital as US celebrates milestone Fourth of July

Chess federation suspends former world champion who accused Naroditsky of cheating

The international governing body for chess has suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least a year

Magical World Cup ride of Vozinha and Cape Verde ends after pushing Messi and Argentina to the brink

Vozinha's dream was for his mother to see him play at the World Cup, and he achieved that and more

Woman whose dog was killed by LAPD cops while she celebrated the Knicks championship sues the city

The lawsuit claims the city failed to properly train officers

Thousands forced to evacuate as Colorado wildfire spreads with zero containment

The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 large, uncontained blazes burning primarily across the western US

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story, from friendship bracelets to wedding rings

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers matter closed after confrontation with Dallas police

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says he considers the matter resolved after he and team director Ibrahim Hassan had a physical confrontation with a police officer at the team’s hotel in Dallas

Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths

Mexico is doubling security and limiting capacity at the "Angel of Independence" monument and a fan festival in Mexico City for the Mexico-England World Cup match on Sunday

Animal rights advocates move closer to banning hunting in one state

The proposal has earned widespread opposition from state leaders and advocacy groups

The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died of injuries from the mill fire and explosion

The co-owner of a Maine lumber mill has died from injuries he sustained during a fire and explosion at the facility, bringing to three the number of fatalities