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CBC.ca

'There's wreckage everywhere': Resort owner loses cabins, trailers in growing B.C. wildfires

The owner of a resort in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon says part of his business has burned to the ground as two wildfires continue to grow in the area.

Justin and Emily Baldoni speak of 'painful things,' 'injustice' in first video since Blake Lively lawsuits

Justin Baldoni, the star and director of the film It Ends With Us, says he can finally speak out about the bitter feud between him and his co-star Blake Lively.

Canadian fugitive drug trafficker captured while working out in Colombia

Canadian fugitive Arif Jhuman has been captured while working out at a gym in Medellín, Colombia, authorities announced late Wednesday. Jhuman, a convicted drug trafficker, spent more than three years on the run and was recently wanted in connection with a cross-border firearm-smuggling plot.

A Canadian version of Summer House is coming to cottage country

Hayu, NBCUniversal's reality streaming service, and B.C.-based Lark Productions said Thursday that production is underway on Summer House Canada. It’s the first international adaptation of the hit reality series.

Egypt blocks entry to 2SLGBTQ+ cruise days after Turkey did the same

The Scarlet Lady cruise ship, which is currently chartered by 2SLGBTQ+ travel company Atlantis Events, has changed its itinerary for the second time this week, after first Turkey and now Egypt denied it entry to their ports.

Olympian Trump accused of vandalizing the reflecting pool pleads not guilty

A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defence attorneys and other Trump administration critics have derided as an abuse of prosecutorial power.

Fitness influencer Connor Murphy reported dead in Thailand

Connor Murphy, an American online fitness influencer with more than 2.3 million subscribers on YouTube, has reportedly died in a drowning incident in Thailand.

Quebec requires new truck drivers from Ontario to take an exam

Following several collisions involving heavy vehicles, Quebec has announced new measures aimed at addressing the issue of inexperienced drivers from Ontario.

Bonnie Tyler, Total Eclipse of the Heart singer, dead at 75

Singer Bonnie Tyler has died at a hospital in Portugal, according to a statement on her social media accounts. She was 75.
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Toronto Star

Bonnie Tyler dead at 75: The Canadian connection to her mega hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'

Those backup lines in the 1980s global hit — which originally had "Nosferatu" inspirations — were belted by a little-known Ontario singer.

B.C. Conservative slams Pierre Poilievre, tells him 'to unite, not divide'

A defeated B.C. Conservative leadership candidate accused the federal leader of putting personal grievances ahead of the public interest.

Former Chrétien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died

A statement from Global Public Affairs CEO Randy Pettipas, where Goldenberg worked, says Goldenberg died "after a hard-fought battle with cancer."

A Toronto councillor wants more criminal investigations into illegal evictions. Will it work?

A motion at city council's planning and housing committee next week asks staff to report on whether RentSafeTO officers can collect evidence for police on bad landlords.

Hate crimes against South Asians more than double in Mississauga and Brampton, police say

Peel police data shows reported hate crimes across the board increased for the fifth year in a row last year.

Meet Count Binface: How a man wearing a trash can may expose Nigel Farage’s weakness

Comedian Jonathan Harvey could end up showing the depth of antipathy to the Reform UK leader.

Carney's Saudi Arabia trip a 'high-water mark' for relations: Business leader

Global Affairs Canada says the RCMP is having the weapon decommissioned so it no longer fires and that the ammunition was left in Turkey.

Iran's attacks on Gulf ships 'unacceptable' and 'unjustified': Foreign Minister Anand

Anand says Canada stands alongside Persian Gulf countries as Iran lashes out against them.

Fire at North York apartment complex displaces residents, sends two to hospital

The early morning blaze in an apartment building was the site of a previous fire in June that left one dead.

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces

The total number of confirmed cases across the country has now reached 1,759.
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Globe and Mail

Iranian attacks on ships ‘unjustified’ and ‘unacceptable’, Anand says

Carney told reporters at the NATO summit that Iran had acted ‘irresponsibly’ and described the U.S. response as ‘appropriate’

U.S. airlines prioritize luxury over affordability as they compete for higher-spending travellers

Premium cabins now generate a disproportionate share of revenue compared with the space they take up on commercial aircrafts

Canada objects to IOC loosening restrictions on Russia

Canada will not let Russian athletes be part of any domestic sports events funded by Ottawa, says Secretary of State for Sport

Fuel markets show supply shortage despite subdued oil prices

Inflationary pressures weighing on industry and consumers is set to continue

Indonesia rolls out palm oil blend amid rising fuel prices

Subsidized palm-based biodiesel was introduced in July with the goal of reducing country’s need for energy imports

Influential former Chrétien top aide Goldenberg dies at 77

A contributing author to the Charter, Goldenberg spent a decade as a senior policy adviser to the former prime minister before ultimately being named his chief of staff

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case

Trump has claimed without substantiation that vandals dumped fertilizer into the pool and slashed the coating with a box cutter

Red list warns deep-sea mining threatens molluscs holding promise for science

Over half of vent mollusks face extinction due to mining operations in their habitat

Iran to bury slain Supreme Leader Khamenei after a week of mourning ceremonies

His son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei is still hidden from public view after being disfigured in the strike that killed his father

Carney visits Saudi Arabia with aim to strengthen bilateral trade and investment

There are opportunities in areas such as mining, health care, energy, tourism and education, chair of the Canada-Saudi Arabia Business Council says
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Global News

68-year-old man dies during special forces-inspired event on Welsh mountain

Race organizers say the event is 'used as the first major indicator of whether a candidate has the physical and mental aptitude to complete the legendary Selection course.'

‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from Erdoğan

A placard in the gift box says this was the first type of revolver manufactured in Turkey in the 1990s and that the commemorative firearms were made by Turkish firm MKE.

U.S. and Iran exchange fire as interim peace deal unravels

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire.

Anand calls Iran’s attacks on Gulf ships ‘unacceptable’ and ‘unjustified’

Anand met with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Thursday and she says Canada stands alongside Persian Gulf countries as Iran lashes out against them.

Why an anchovy shortage will make your next slab of salmon more expensive

Love them or hate them, anchovies could end up making your grocery bill more expensive because of its use in fishmeal used for seafood and livestock feed.

Thieves steal over $4.5M worth of jewelry from French glassmaker museum

'Following the terrible burglary the museum suffered, it is impossible to carry on as if nothing had happened. The investigation is ongoing,' the museum said in a statement.

Gas prices in Canada set to rise as Trump says peace with Iran is ‘over’

Gas prices are likely going to tick up once again in Canada, according to an analyst, as a signed peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.

Wreckage of missing cargo plane found off Pakistan coast as search continues for crew

The aircraft was observed on radar rapidly descending with a heading change before radar and communication were lost, Pakistan aviation authorities said.

Russia at the Olympics? IOC lifts suspension on athletes

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the ROC was suspended in October 2023 for recognizing regional Olympic councils in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.

NATO defence spend burden to shift, Carney says as Trump pressures allies

NATO countries are bolstering their militaries after U.S. President Donald Trump "won the argument" on defence spending, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday.
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New York Times

Wally Funk, Who Set an Age Record for Space Travel, Dies at 87

As a young woman in the 1960s, she wasn’t allowed to become a NASA astronaut. She finally realized her long-held dream of flying in space as an octogenarian.

‘There’s No Graham Platner Without Donald Trump’: 3 Writers on the Fiasco in Maine

How much have the rules of politics changed?

Bonnie Tyler, Who Sang ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ Dies at 75

With a voice both weathered and operatic, she minted 1980s pop anthems like “Total Eclipse” and “Holding Out for a Hero.”

Grocery Stores Lower Prices as Consumers Pare Spending

While shoppers may get better deals on some items, it’s unlikely their overall grocery bill will fall.

Erika Kirk Requests All Evidence in Husband’s Killing to Be Shown Publicly

A lawyer for Charlie Kirk’s family said disclosure would help quell conspiracy theories, but the judge ruled that not all evidence would be shown in the courtroom or on a livestream.

Too Many Books?

Mendel Uminer faced a crisis when his landlord objected to the 10,000 volumes in his New York studio apartment.

China, Russia and Others Seek to Inflame Debate Over A.I. Data Centers

State actors in China, Russia and Iran have sought to exploit the U.S. public debate over the effects of the technology.

This Summer, Midtown Manhattan Is Taking Center Stage

Midtown, with its high-rise office buildings and tourist hotels, isn’t hip, but it has become the site of a series of dramatic spectacles this year.

Maine Democrats Hope to Replace Platner as Senate Nominee. Has That Ever Worked?

Graham Platner is one of just a handful of candidates in recent decades who have withdrawn from a Senate race after securing a major party nomination.

A $3.2 Trillion Deal-Making Frenzy Is Spurred by the A.I. Economy

This year’s boom includes the most spent on global deal-making in a six-month period in a decade. But questions persist about whether it can continue.

CNBC

Kevin Warsh names members of his Federal Reserve task forces, including Marc Andreessen, Doug McMillon

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Thursday released names of the experts who will comprise five task forces to examine the institution's operations.

AstraZeneca stock drops 9% after heart drug trial miss deals rare blow to pharma powerhouse

A late-stage clinical trial failed to miss its primary endpoint, U.K.'s laregst drugmaker said Thursday.

Trump claims to be 'No. 1' on TikTok. What does that mean?

Trump is the most followed world leader on the app, with nearly 17 million followers.

Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed for Trump

Palm Beach International Airport is now called the Donald J. Trump International Airport, the FAA said Thursday.

Oil prices fall more than 2% as mediators try to prevent U.S. and Iran from returning to war

Oil prices turned lower on Thursday after the U.S. carried out fresh strikes on Iran, renewing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.

From 'dear Donald' to 'Trump trillion': Inside NATO chief Mark Rutte's U.S. strategy

NATO chief Mark Rutte lavished praise on U.S. President Donald Trump during a fractious summit in Turkey this week.

Alleged Reflecting Pool vandal David Hearn pleads not guilty; lawyer calls him 'scapegoat'

"If Mr. Hearn can be charged with a felony for touching the Reflecting Pool, every American is at risk," a lawyer said as he blasted the Trump administration.

OpenAI's newest AI model is 54% more token efficient on agentic coding, Altman tells CNBC

The company is rolling out GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna after an initial limited launch.

Micron shares rise 7% after announcing billions more in U.S. chipmaking investments

Micron announced a new round of investments aimed at boosting the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

Trump can halt trade with Spain using law behind scrapped tariffs: Greer

Trump asserted that IEEPA authorized him to slap tariffs on nearly every country, but the Supreme Court struck down those import duties.

Washington Post

U.S. intensifies strikes on Iran’s coast along Strait of Hormuz

After President Donald Trump declared the collapse of a preliminary peace agreement on Wednesday, the U.S. and Iran traded renewed airstrikes.

Health workers fighting Ebola go on strike after months without pay

Doctors and Nurses on the front lines of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola response have reached a breaking point.

U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle

For a second straight day, the U.S. military attacked Iranian targets overnight and Iran struck back, targeting U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

After Greenland bluster, Trump surprises NATO allies with praise

The president embraced the alliance in a meeting Wednesday, extolling member nations’ defense spending and saying nothing about the Danish territory, officials said.

In Iraq, huge crowds mourning Iranian leader reveal limits of U.S. role

Some officials said the outpouring of grief was intended to show the continuing close ties between Iraq and Iran despite U.S. efforts to hold sway in Baghdad.

U.S. and Iran launch fresh strikes following attacks on commercial ships

Iran said it had targeted more than 80 U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, after the U.S. launched strikes in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Foreign media were granted rare visas to cover Khamenei’s funeral. Here’s what our reporter saw.

A regime that has survived months of attack by the United States and Israel is projecting a show of strength with enormous crowds and the reappearance of military leaders.

Trump’s NATO-bashing casts shadow over U.S. pledge to defend allies

NATO’s Article 5 has long promised that an attack against one is an attack against all. President Donald Trump is not so sure.

BBC

'That is out of this world' - best shots from day 11 at Wimbledon

Enjoy the best shots from day 11 at Wimbledon, featuring Great Britain's Alfie Hewett and US Open champion Coco Gauff.

Mexico to press for criminal charges over deaths in US custody

The move comes after Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado was shot dead by an ICE agent in Houston on Tuesday.

To Wimbledon and back - Fery's voyage to Centre Court spotlight

Arthur Fery learned how to play tennis less than a mile away from Wimbledon's Centre Court - now he's one win away from the SW19 final.

Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed

The Office for National Statistics releases its annual data on baby names, with Olivia remaining most popular for girls and Muhammad for boys.

Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest

The comedian was arrested at Heathrow Airport in September 2025 and was subsequently taken to hospital.

Burnham set to be next PM as 322 Labour MPs back him in first nomination tally

The former mayor of Greater Manchester is unopposed in the race to replace Sir Keir Starmer.

Duchess Sophie makes The Archers cameo appearance

Sophie headed to Birmingham to record with the Ambridge regulars for Thursday's episode.

Norway's Haaland wants 'pressure' put on England

Norway striker Erling Haaland calls on the media to "put every single pressure" on England before the two sides' quarter-final on Saturday.

Muchova beats Gauff in epic tie-break to reach Noskova final

Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon.

Karolina Muchova beats Coco Gauff in epic tie-break to reach Wimbledon final

Karolina Muchova recovers from match point down to win an epic deciding-set tie-break against Coco Gauff and reach the final at Wimbledon.

The Independent

Technology is driving an increase in online threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

West Virginia spent $3M to create university program to fight ‘woke ideology.’ One student is enrolled

State lawmakers mandated the center’s creation despite recent budget troubles at the university

West Coast clams are coming down with cancer

Pollution and climate change-driven heat are worsening the outbreak

Tyler Robinson told roommate ‘he wishes he hadn’t done it’ a day after Charlie Kirk shooting, court hears

Twiggs spoke to authorities on Sept. 12 — two days after Kirk was assassinated while speaking to a crowd of thousands at Utah Valley University

Who is Telemachus, again? Circe? A guide to the characters of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

Christopher Nolan has adapted “The Odyssey” to make it accessible and relatable for modern audiences

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments

African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking

Bari Weiss’ CBS News airs Kanye West footage in P Diddy report as staffers call July 4 production ‘amateur hour’

Some CBS staffers were left ‘mortified’ by the network’s Fourth of July broadcast, according to a report

Man charged with murder of mother-of-seven nearly 30 years after she disappeared

Ms Lashley – known to friends as Pat or Jade – was 33 when she disappeared

US gas prices see their biggest one-day jump in months as Iran war spooks market

Gas prices began to decline steadily after the U.S. and Iran agreed to the Memorandum of Understanding in June

Andy Burnham latest: Prime minister-in-waiting on the cusp of Labour leadership as 322 MPs back him

The PM in waiting is ‘deeply grateful’ for their support