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CBC.ca
Watchdog puts blame on U.S. Secret Service for missing crucial radio calls during 2024 Trump shooting
The U.S. Secret Service did not receive more than 100 local radio transmissions about the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pa., according to a government watchdog report released on Thursday.
Doorbell camera helps neighbours save 87-year-old living with Alzheimer’s from house fire
When Suzanne Wright received an alert that her mother’s doorbell camera had been triggered by neighbours, she had no idea it would lead to a harrowing rescue from a burning home.
'I will kill everyone around you': Threat to ex by father in double-murder suicide emerges
Police have identified the man who is believed to have killed his seven- and 12-year-old sons in his south Ottawa home and firebombed his dental practice in a nearby village before dying by suicide in a vehicle fire on Monday, as details of his threat to cause bodily harm to his ex-wife come to light.
What happens when a World Cup match gets dangerously hot?
Today's extreme heat for the World Cup match between Portugal and Croatia is expected exceed world soccer union guidelines based on the "wet bulb" temperature. That's already happened for a number of matches, prompting concerns about the health risk to players. Here's what it all means.
Tornado warning lifted for area west of Cornwall, Ont.
Environment Canada has lifted a tornado warning that was briefly in place on Thursday afternoon for an area west of Cornwall, Ont.
Ex-Olympian indicted on felony charge over what Trump called reflecting pool vandalism
A former U.S. Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the reflecting pool.
Western Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency as flooding sparks calls for federal aid
Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation, in Manitoba’s flood-stricken Parkland area, has declared a state of emergency due to washed out infrastructure, joining more than 30 communities that have done the same.
Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over, says WHO
The World Health Organization on Thursday declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship over, after the last identified contact of an exposed person completed quarantine and tested negative for the virus.
Ready for It? Permit reveals schedule for Taylor Swift's reported MSG wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is slated to begin at 5 p.m. Friday at New York's Madison Square Garden and could last until 4 a.m. the next morning, according to a copy of a city permit obtained by The Associated Press.
Bryan Adams takes aim at Trump with protest song 51st State
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams dropped a protest song on Canada Day. And while the powerful rock anthem never mentions Donald Trump by name — it’s abundantly clear who the message is for.
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Toronto Star
Portugal vs. Croatia live: Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric go head-to-head at Toronto Stadium; One soccer legend playing last World Cup match
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is in Toronto with a high-profile round of 32 match. Here's everything you need to know.
Pride brings focus on 'two different kinds of Conservatives'
After Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre did not take part in Pride events, one of his MPs took to social media to denounce Prime Minister Mark Carney for marching in Toronto's annual Pride parade.
Toronto residents are finding creative ways to battle sizzling heat. But for some, there’s no escape
Torontonians find creative ways to battle sizzling heat. But for some, there’s no easy escape.
Kyle Lowry to sign with Raptors next week and retire. His No. 7 jersey will also be retired
Toronto plans to sign Lowry to a one-year contract on Tuesday and eventually waive him to allow him to achieve his goal of retiring as a Raptor.
UPDATE: Missing seven-year-old found dead at Binbrook Conservation Area
Nathanael Selambi disappeared while visiting the conservation area with family on Canada Day.
TDSB, TCDSB and other supervised school boards reveal millions in deficits despite major cuts
Supervisors have found tens of millions of dollars in cuts but red ink remains at TDSB, TCDSB, Peel public board.
Killer outlaw biker who murdered 8 Bandido clubmates dies in Ontario prison
Eight members of the Toronto chapter called “The No Surrender Crew” were murdered on the night of April 7 and 8th, 2006 near Shedden.
Mark Carney says West Coast oil tanker ban will remain as Alberta pipeline announcement looms
The announcement, made with B.C. Premier David Eby in Vancouver, came just hours before Carney is set to appear at another news conference in Calgary with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who is expected to unveil her province’s proposal for a…
Billy Bishop expansion plan prompts mixed responses from Liberal leadership candidates
In the first indication of tensions in the Nov. 21 provincial Liberal leadership contest, there are differences of opinion about the airport among the five candidates running.
Toronto weather recap: Toronto fire reports surge in heat-related emergency incidents; some city pools to stay open late
The heat wave showed no signs of letting up in the Greater Toronto Area and the rest of Ontario Thursday.
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Globe and Mail
The U.S. Supreme Court is now an enabler of, not a check on, presidential power
Top court affirmed several of Trump’s efforts to extend executive power into realms no president dared contemplate before
Vatican excommunicates bishops, declares ultra-conservative society in schism
The Vatican responded aggressively Thursday to a traditionalist group that consecrated bishops without the pope’s consent, declaring the Society of St. Pius X had formally broken with the Catholic Church.
Rescue teams free survivor stuck under rubble in Venezuela
Rescue teams on Thursday rescued Hernan Alberto Gil, who had been trapped in the Venezuelan mall of Galerias Playa Grande for over a week. Alberto Gil, 44, had been trapped some 29 feet underground, according to the Costa Rican Red Cross.
Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on the pool in ‘a deliberate act’, District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says
Ohio town residents shocked after 16 children found in deplorable conditions inside home
Four people who are the children’s parents and grandparents were arrested on child endangerment charges
Amazon expected to roll out initial Leo internet service this year
The growing Leo constellation is a budding rival to SpaceX’s established Starlink
When Russia strikes, Kyiv's volunteers rush into the wreckage to help
Max, a graphic designer, helped find survivors in a Kyiv apartment building blown apart by a Russian missile on Thursday before heading to work — one of around 700 volunteer rescuers with the Ukrainian Red Cross.
StubHub sued by fans over World Cup ticket cancellations
Many fans have complained about tickets that never arrived from resellers and orders that were cancelled at the last minute
Explosive device goes off at Damascus cafe, killing at least nine people
The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centres, intensifies AI debates
Data centres pose a power grid challenge and a water system challenge
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Global News
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.
Venezuelan man pulled alive from basement rubble 8 days after twin quakes
Rescuers initially made contact with Hernán Alberto Gil Flores over the weekend and began a days-long operation to pull him from the ruins.
11-year-old boy driving a truck crashes into Buddhist monks, killing 9
The victims were among a group of 35 Buddhist monks and five followers who were on their way from a temple in Mukdahan, about 600 km northeast of the capital Bangkok, to another.
Canada’s UN ambassador says Carney’s Davos speech is being implemented
Carney attracted global attention this January with a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos urging middle powers to band together to advance their interests.
Carney’s Davos speech being put in practice at UN, ambassador says
Carney attracted global attention this January with a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos urging middle powers to band together to advance their interests.
Major Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv after Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings.
4 dead in Mexico City during World Cup celebrations
The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the deaths.
B.C. journalist tormented by Chinese tycoon’s followers relieved after jail sentence
Gao, a critic of Guo's, was targeted by the tycoon's supporters who stationed themselves outside his Surrey, B.C., home for 77 days in 2020.
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New York Times
Empire State Climbers Accused of Breaking Security Door to Get to Spire
Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, extreme climbers who have illegally scaled buildings around the world, were arrested after getting engaged atop the Manhattan landmark.
F.B.I. Assigns Scores of Analysts to Examine Election Records in Georgia
The expansion of an investigation into Fulton County’s election office reflects President Trump’s desire to prove his baseless claims that the 2020 election in Georgia was rigged.
Man Rescued 8 Days After Quake, a Ray of Joy in Stricken Venezuela
The 44-year-old security guard was pulled alive from a pancaked basement, offering a fleeting moment of hope amid a soaring death toll.
Mamdani Is a Taylor Swift Fan. Here Are His Top 12 Songs.
Ahead of Taylor Swift’s wedding celebration in Manhattan, Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed that he is a bigger fan of her music than previously known.
Texas Governor Appoints Former Hard Right Critic to Key Post
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a firebrand former opponent, Don Huffines, to be state comptroller, underscoring a G.O.P. push for unity ahead of the midterms.
A Sweltering Fourth of July
Also, Taylor’s wedding. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
Amy Coney Barrett Is the Lightning Rod
The Supreme Court seesaw is swinging hard.
Less Than 10 Percent of Eligible Children Have Trump Accounts
More than six million have been signed up for the investment accounts, which open for contributions July 4, but there are barriers to uptake.
Taylor Swift, What Are You Doing?
Why am I dreading the Swift-Kelce wedding?
Supreme Court Allows Reporter to Be Fined for Failing to Disclose Source
Catherine Herridge, a former Fox News reporter, was held in civil contempt by a lower court after she refused to reveal her sources for articles she wrote about a scientist who was investigated by the F.B.I.
CNBC
Jack Smith says he's 'very concerned what's going to happen next election' under Trump
Smith said that he could be indicted by the Department of Justice given Trump's animus toward him for prosecuting the president in two criminal cases.
Trump bought Apple, Nvidia and other tech giants before tariff reversal fueled rebound
The day before President Donald Trump walked back his tariff policy turned out to be one of his busiest days of 2025 for stock buying.
Saudi Arabia has ramped up oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz since U.S.-Iran deal
Saudi Arabia is restarting its export logistics in the Persian Gulf after a three-month pause, according to Kpler.
Tesla stock sinks 7% despite strong deliveries report, posting worst day in nearly a year
Tesla is trying to recover from consecutive annual declines in vehicle sales that were partly caused by a consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk.
Olympian David Hearn indicted in Reflecting Pool destruction of property case
President Donald Trump has made the renovation of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall a top priority in his second year back in the White House.
Oil prices little changed after Qatar says U.S. and Iran made progress during talks
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday after talks between Washington and Tehran concluded.
Job seekers giving up: Labor force participation rate falls to lowest in 50 years, outside of Covid era
A drop in the unemployment rate helped provide some upside to what was an otherwise downbeat jobs report — but it was for all the wrong reasons.
Premier Lacrosse League plans to bring in team owners by 2028 'or soon thereafter,' co-founder says
Paul Rabil told CNBC he's banking on the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, where lacrosse will return as an Olympic sport, to shine a spotlight on the PLL.
U.S. job creation cools in June with payrolls growth of just 57,000; unemployment rate at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June and the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.3%.
Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine as Poland scrambles jets, Finland restricts airspace
The Russian Defense Ministry said that it launched a "massive strike using long-range precision air, land, and sea-based weapons and attack drones."
Washington Post
Russia rocks Ukrainian capital with massive assault, killing at least 25
Dozens were injured overnight in Kyiv during an attack that caused fires and explosions throughout the city.
Vatican excommunicates bishops of breakaway traditionalist sect
The sect, the Society of St. Pius X, defied a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV and sought to consecrate four bishops without the Vatican's approval.
Trump-backed truce in Lebanon, key to Iran peace deal, risks new civil war
To reach a more durable peace agreement with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump needs Israel to uphold the terms of a deal with Lebanon that Hezbollah says it will block by "any means necessary."
Pope Leo plans to send a message about migrants on July Fourth
The pope's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, desperate migrants' gateway to the West, will set up a split-screen moment as President Donald Trump holds an Independence Day rally.
After quakes trap Venezuelans, the government impedes rescuers and aid
In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.
BBC
On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.
How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just
The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
Why Wonderwall has become England's World Cup anthem
Post-victory singalongs between England fans and players have become a new tradition this summer.
'We give up to £400': How much should you gift at a wedding?
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Sabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton spotted in NYC before rumoured Swift wedding celebrations
Stars have been spotted arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden.
'Invisible man' to Spain's 'most decisive player' - Oyarzabal the hero again
Mikel Oyarzabal is perhaps not the biggest name in Spain's World Cup squad, but the one who has so far shone brightest.
The French-born star carrying British hopes at Wimbledon
Arthur Fery is left carrying British hopes at the All England Club after becoming the sole home player to reach the third round.
England-Mexico one of four last-16 ties live on BBC TV
England's meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and across BBC Sport.
Why maternity leave for a mayor has divided Japan
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
The Independent
Andy Burnham reveals tax plan to save pubs and high streets
The prime minister-in-waiting also revealed to Andrew Marr on LBC that he has not picked a chancellor yet
Carney, Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada for the first visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade as the two countries deepen economic and security ties
Trump sees massive spike in Mar-a-Lago membership fees revenue since returning to office
The windfall from the president’s Florida home and club pales in comparison to his more than $1 billion crypto earnings
Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship
Michael Scurr, a volunteer at Britain’s National Archives, has discovered a rare early copy of the Declaration of Independence
Warning issued as osteoporosis patients facing ‘postcode lottery’ in access to early diagnosis clinics
The Royal Osteoporosis Society says that half of women over the age of 50 and one in five men will break a bone due to the condition
UK marine heatwave could reach ‘extreme’ levels next week – here’s the impact it could have
Waters have reached temperatures usually expected in August and are on average 2C warmer than usual
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Can’t Just do it: 7-Eleven sues Nike for allegedly stealing its color design
The shoe is set to debut on July 11, which 7-Eleven celebrates as ‘7-Eleven Day’
Trump news live: President defends $1.4B crypto windfall, claiming there’s ‘nothing illegal’
Trump is set to headline an ‘America 250’ event in Washington, DC, as the country celebrates semiquincentennial over Fourth of July weekend
Video in case against Pooh Shiesty shows him pressing for record label release, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say a video shows rapper Pooh Shiesty pressing for his release from fellow rapper Gucci Mane’s record label while an armed man blocks a door during an alleged robbery at a Texas music studio in January
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