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CBC.ca
Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people, officials say
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years.
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell breaks silence, says he was hospitalized after a fall
U.S. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has finally broken his silence regarding his hospitalization, saying it was caused by a fall.
At competing Stampede breakfasts, 2 very different visions for Alberta emerge
It may have been the final day of the 10-day Calgary Stampede exhibition and rodeo, but two pancake breakfasts held simultaneously Sunday morning made clear the battle for the hearts and minds of Albertans is just ramping up.
B.C. wildfire sparks East Kootenay evacuation alert, as weather helps fight near Boston Bar
Dozens of people have been told to leave their homes on a moment's notice due to an out-of-control wildfire in British Columbia's southeast.
Several structures damaged after tornado passes through part of central Alberta hamlet
In a social media post on Sunday, the County of Vermilion River said no injuries had been reported to officials, and that the Alberta Emergency Management Agency and the Northern Tornadoes Project are investigating.
Canada's Dabrowski finishes as Wimbledon women's doubles runner-up for 3rd time
Kristina Mladenovic won a seventh career Grand Slam women's doubles title by teaming up with Guo Hanyu to defeat Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani 6-3, 7-5 in the Wimbledon final Sunday.
B.C. researchers turn to wild yeast in bid to help struggling craft breweries
Researchers at Langara College and the University of British Columbia are studying wild yeast collected from across B.C. and the Pacific Northwest to see if it can be used to brew beer with unique flavours while reducing costs for breweries.
A Sask. man who did time for manslaughter is now accused of murder. The victim's daughter wants justice
A woman is speaking out after her mom was killed in Moose Jaw, Sask., last December. Tiffani Ellert had been living with Todd Donaldson when she died. Donaldson, who was released from prison just 10 months earlier, is now charged with second-degree murder.
Federal agency touts operation of cybersecurity sensors across the North
The Communications Security Establishment's latest annual report notes that its Cyber Centre deployed the software on government networks in the Northwest Territories in 2022 followed by Yukon and Nunavut in 2024.
U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture: medical examiner
Lindsey Graham, 71, was a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina. Earlier in his career, he was a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump before becoming one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
27 dead and 22 critically injured after Bangkok pub fire, officials say
Another 63 people injured in the incident have been hospitalized, said director of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
McConnell breaks weeks of silence, reveals fall as reason for hospitalization
McConnell had previously provided little information since his hospitalization on June 14
At least 27 dead after fire breaks out at Bangkok pub
Cause of the fire is still under investigation, Thailand Prime Minister says
Sirens sound in Kuwait after it says its air defences intercepted incoming fire
Sirens sounded in Kuwait on Wednesday as the country's air defenses engaged to intercept incoming fire after the United States launched airstrikes targeting Iran.
Once a harsh critic of Trump and MAGA, Lindsey Graham became a fellow traveller
The South Carolina senator, who died Saturday, had made a circuitous journey to the Trump camp
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill six people, including a nine-year-old girl, health officials say
Witnesses said missiles struck a Gaza City foundry after gunfire hit a tent encampment in central Gaza
Police make arrest in murder of British politician Ann Widdecombe
Officials say no sign the killing was terrorism-related or politically motivated
Iran strikes gulf states as U.S wraps up latest attacks
Strikes targeted Iranian military assets to reduce threats to commercial shipping, U.S. official says
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham’s likely cause of death was aortic rupture, medical examiner says
The lawmaker was one of the most influential figures in Washington on foreign affairs
U.S. attacks Iran in response to vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran strikes Gulf Arab states
UAE warned the public of an incoming missile and drone attack while Iran closed the critical waterway
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Global News
US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
The fighting raised new questions about the interim deal Iran and the U.S. reached on June 17, beginning a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent end to the war.
Trump and Iran’s supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fresh threats Saturday as fragile talks continued, raising new doubts about efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports
Passengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.
Art museum covers gallery floor in peanut butter to honour late Dutch artist
Using 800 pounds of peanut butter, staff created a 25-square-metre hexagon on the floor of one of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen's galleries.
Talks with Iran to continue, but ceasefire is over, Trump says
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.
Man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not target, lawmaker says
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia whose district includes the Houston neighborhood where the shooting occurred, said the agency has confirmed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo “was not a target.”
Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.
EU tells Meta to change ‘addictive’ design features on Facebook, Instagram
The European Union accused Meta on Friday of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked, and demanded changes.
Canadian fugitive arrested while at the gym in Colombia after 3 years on the run
The OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.
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.'
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New York Times
Oil Prices Surge After Iran and U.S. Trade Strikes
The renewed hostilities posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz.
Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Trump Ally, Dies From ‘Sudden Illness’
He consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas. The Washington, D.C., medical examiner said he died of an aortic dissection, a tear in the body’s main artery.
Michael Cohen Helped Convict Trump. Now, He’s Making Nice Again.
A previously unreported encounter last summer set the stage for a rapprochement between the president and his former fixer, who has so far avoided the diatribes and prosecutions that President Trump has directed at other critics.
Fire in Bangkok Bar Kills Dozens
The fast-moving blaze sent people fleeing into the bathroom to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found there, raising questions about fire safety standards.
Here's what we know about Lindsey Graham’s death
Senator Lindsey Graham died on Saturday night, a day after returning from Ukraine and four months before he was to face re-election.
After Weeks of Silence, McConnell Says He Is Recovering From a Fall
The Republican senator denied that he had suffered a heart attack and said he had left the hospital and moved to a physical rehabilitation center. He did not give a timetable for returning to Capitol Hill.
States Prepare Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Merger With Warner Bros.
State attorneys general are said to be getting ready to file a lawsuit as soon as this week to halt the $111 billion deal, a potential major obstacle.
Blanche Stares Down Confirmation Hurdle: Lingering G.O.P. Doubts
Key Republicans on the Judiciary Committee could push for concessions from Todd Blanche, in line to be attorney general, though they did not appear in revolt.
Trump Recalls Last Conversation With Lindsey Graham Before His Death
In an interview on Sunday, President Trump recounted his last conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham, hours before his death. Mr. Graham sounded “perfect,” he said.
How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.
CNBC
SK Hynix shares slide 12% in Seoul after stellar Nasdaq debut
SK Hynix Inc. shares tumbled over 12% in Seoul on Monday after the chipmaker's blockbuster Nasdaq debut.
McConnell provides health update after long unexplained absence; says he suffered fall, pneumonia
McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.
CNBC Daily Open: Mideast tensions on the boil again as U.S., Iran trade strikes
Renewed tensions take center stage in the Middle East, sending oil prices spiking once again as the U.S. and Iran trade strikes.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, influential lawmaker and Trump ally, dies at 71 after a brief illness
Graham, a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina, had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman spar on X after Apple files OpenAI lawsuit
Sam Altman insisted that Elon Musk was again obsessed with him because of an OpenAI model release earlier this week.
Who will replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate?
South Carolina GOP Rep. Nancy Mace and Gov. Henry McMaster are among the first to be floated for the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham.
'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the cost-saver it used to be
Following a wave of price hikes, at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games are pinching pocketbooks.
Graham’s death complicates myriad GOP goals in Congress
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly at 71.
Burnout, frustration and heartbreak: Amazon layoffs take their toll in saturated job market
In the eight-plus months since Amazon announced its most expansive job cuts ever, laid off workers have been thrust into an increasingly saturated labor market.
Majority of U.S. workers support an AI wealth fund as tech layoffs surge, survey finds
A majority of U.S. employees now want an AI sovereign wealth fund to hold corporations more accountable, according to a recent survey, as tech layoffs rise.
Washington Post
After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, accusing the United States of interfering in the waterway.
BBC
More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire
London Fire Brigade says a fire in Walthamstow has affected homes, gardens and a railway embankment.
At least 27 killed, eight critically injured in Bangkok bar fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Extra £250m to boost Jewish community safety
Police forces are to receive extra funds to help increase protection in Jewish communities.
The Papers: Burnham's 'bumper Budget' and Widdecombe murder 'not political'
A potential Budget and details about the suspect in the murder of Ann Widdecombe lead Monday's papers.
British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire
At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province.
Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'
Cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.
UK heatwave to intensify again as it enters second week
After a brief drop in temperature many areas will see heat and humidity build again this week
The Independent
Oil prices jump after US and Iran escalate strikes in the Middle East
Brent crude climbs 3.3 per cent in early trade to reach $78.50 a barrel
Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Man ‘with wooden stick drove from house linked to suspect’ on morning she died
Police arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe's murder on Saturday evening
US ends latest round of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran strikes Gulf states
The U.S. military says it ended its latest wave of strikes targeting Iran, insisting that Tehran does not control the Strait of Hormuz
Man, 74, arrested after dispute over Publix parking lot space that ended in gunfire
Richard Clevenstine allegedly admitted to police that he drove his SUV within six to eight inches of the victim
China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification
Lindsey Graham death updates: Senator died from an aorta rupture, preliminary medical report says
The cause of death comes as Graham had publicly joked about being targeted by Iranians less than a week before he died suddenly
Atlanta officials throw away tents and medication belonging to homeless people near World Cup spot
Homeless advocates argued that the city's efforts to present a good face to World Cup visitors have been at the expense of the homeless community
Master of coin: Trump made a fortune on his crypto business — thousands of investors lost their shirts
Josh Marcus breaks down how the president and his family have cashed in on crypto while thousands of their investors were left feeling duped
Police ‘open minded’ about motive for Ann Widdecombe murder after suspect, 28, arrested
Police issue update as The Telegraph reports on a man seen putting a ‘wooden stick’ in a car outside address linked to the suspect before driving off on the morning Ann Widdecombe was believed to have been attacked
Trump says he knows who should replace Lindsey Graham. Here’s how his Senate seat will be filled
Graham stayed in the Senate for almost 24 years, meaning the race to replace him risks becoming a chaotic primary
