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CBC.ca
Canada's population drops in first quarter of 2026
Canada's population dipped by about 55,000 people in the first three months of this year, according to new numbers from Statistics Canada, which on Wednesday set the population at 41,417,056.
Luigi Mangione seeks 'extreme emotional disturbance' defence in CEO killing case
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, plans to argue at trial that he was in a state of "extreme emotional disturbance" when he allegedly committed the crime, a judge revealed at a court hearing Wednesday.
N.L. health-care workers got an email promising a day off — but it was only a cybersecurity test
Employees of Newfoundland and Labrador’s health authority recently received an email titled June Holiday thanking them for their hard work in recent months — only to find out it was all just a cybersecurity test. Now, the NLHS Digital Health Service CEO is apologizing, saying the email was "not sensitive."
Lawsuit against Costco's popular rotisserie chicken 'fatally flawed,' company's lawyers say
A proposed class-action lawsuit that says Costco "systematically cheated" customers by advertising its hugely popular Kirkland Signature seasoned rotisserie chicken as containing no preservatives is "fatally flawed" and should be thrown out, lawyers for the company say.
Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as head coach
The Maple Leafs have hired Jim Hiller as the 41st head coach in franchise history. The 57-year-old returns to Toronto after spending four seasons as an assistant coach with the club from 2015-19.
Iran-U.S. agreement leaks reveal plans to reopen Strait of Hormuz, 60-day window for nuclear talks
Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim agreement that officials say broadly matches the document.
1 killed when small plane crashes on Texas highway. People leave vehicles to help
A business jet with six people on board crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, authorities said, killing one person and causing chaos as people left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free those inside.
Police in Quebec municipalities issued thousands of fines for insulting officers
Quebec City police have largely driven the numbers, issuing 11,092 fines in six years. Now Montreal is mulling a bylaw of its own regulating interactions between police and citizens, but advocates say it could exacerbate tensions and police misconduct.
Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
With a brilliant hat trick in a 3-0 win over Les Fennecs, Argentina's Lionel Messi moved into a tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose for the career scoring record at the men's World Cup.
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Toronto Star
Toronto lawyer who filed AI-generated 'gibberish' ordered to pay record costs award — 'Artificial intelligence can’t think like a lawyer'
"Not a single proposition of law in any of the (Mazaheri's) materials was supported by a reliable authority."
World Cup 2026 live: Where fans will meet to march to Ghana-Panama game in Toronto; Stormy weather in forecast
Ghana plays Panama at Toronto Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. It’s the second of six World Cup matches to be held in Toronto.
Two teens charged after Lamborghini and cash stolen during violent Vaughan home invasion
"The suspects demanded cash, jewelry and the keys to the victim's Lamborghini," York Regional Police said in a news release.
Maple Leafs name Jim Hiller as head coach to replace Craig Berube
Hiller was head coach of the Kings last season and an assistant coach with Toronto from 2015-16 to 2018-19.
Navdeep Bains plans to run for the Liberals regardless of whether he wins the leadership
Bains said he would be a Grit candidate whenever Premier Doug Ford calls the next election expected in 2029 or 2030.
Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with the US, officials say
The accord, due to be signed on Friday, also envisions Iran receiving at least $300 billion to rebuild after the war — if a final agreement addressing the country's nuclear program is reached.
The new global scourge to crack the G7 agenda: cancer
The idea to add to the agenda a disease that is responsible for 10 million deaths annually is a first for the summit, which most often sticks to politics and economics.
Do you like your soccer on land, on water, or in the water? Floating futsal billed as a Canadian first
Massive court along the boardwalk at Harbourfront Centre is one of the new and sometimes unexpected play areas popping up along Toronto's waterfront.
World Cup preview: Panama and Ghana will battle in Toronto. Here's what you need to know
Panama, ranked No. 34 in the FIFA men's world standings, will take on 73rd-ranked Ghana in Group L action on Wednesday.
Canada knows exactly what's at stake against Qatar at World Cup 2026. 'We're ready'
The Group B match against Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday will be massive, and anything short of a win would be a huge Canadian disappointment.
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Globe and Mail
Carney spoke with Trump at G7 despite no meeting
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's had several informal discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in France, despite not having an official bilateral meeting. Carney says they spoke about the economy, artificial intelligence, Ukraine and the U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Surprisingly smooth G7 appears to have boosted ties between U.S. and allies
Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire – even though he's offered scant specificity about how that would be implemented.
Norwegian, Iraqi soccer fans optimistic after World Cup soccer match
Norwegian and Iraqi soccer fans say they are optimistic over their teams after their first match in the FIFA World Cup. Norway won 4-1 over Iraq in Group I. Fans of both teams say they saw signs of hope in the tournament.
Argentina fans rejoice as Messi delivers hat-trick victory
Lionel Messi's hat-trick gave those lucky enough to witness it in Kansas City a night they will never forget. Back in Buenos Aires, fans jumped for joy as they celebrated Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday.
Carney to leave G7 summit without formal meeting with Trump, but says it’s not a snub
Canadian leaders typically get a bilateral meeting with American presidents at summits of the world’s leading industrialized democracies
Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz and sell oil freely under deal with U.S., document leaks show
It lays out that U.S. would secure at least US$300-billion to rebuild Iran, work to end sanctions if final agreement addressing its nuclear program is reached
Georgia Republicans go with Trump’s pick for U.S. Senate, but reject his choice for governor
Rep. Mike Collins advanced to face Sen. Jon Ossoff in the Senate race, while Rick Jackson outpaced Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for governor
Trump receives G7 leaders’ support for Iran deal but faces skepticism at home
Global leaders say they are ‘ready to contribute,’ though neither White House nor Iran has released text of their agreement
U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement to be public soon
Details began to emerge on Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran's interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying it will rule out a nuclear weapon for Tehran.
The man who would be British PM first needs a strong showing against Reform UK
Andy Burnham must win a parliamentary by-election if he’s to challenge Keir Starmer for the top job
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Global News
Canada’s probe of Titan submersible implosion reveals engineering failures
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is expected to release its report on the Titan submersible disaster three years after the catastrophic implosion.
Carney says U.S. and Iran’s agreement ‘exceeded’ his expectations
On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement to end the war in Iran and that he had authorized an end to the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
SpaceX rockets past Amazon to become world’s 5th most valuable company
SpaceX roared past Amazon's market valuation on Tuesday and briefly topped that of Microsoft, rapidly scaling the list of the world's most valuable companies.
Carney caught on hot mic pitching Chinese EV import deal to Trump at G7
The deal with China has raised concern within the Trump administration, with Trump himself threatening new tariffs and saying he won't allow Canada to become a 'drop-off port.'
U.K. military investigates reports Russian warship shot at British yacht
The incident occurred two days after British commandos boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker in the Channel that is suspected of being part of the Russian “shadow fleet.”
Carney invites India’s Modi to Canada, eyes security exchange talks at G7
A readout of the meeting did not include any mention of foreign interference or transnational repression, which India's government has been accused of pursuing in Canada.
Canada enters talks with Italy on buying advanced trainer jets
The announcement was made after a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains.
Canada imposes new Russian sanctions during G7 meeting with Zelenskyy
In 2026, Canada has provided $2.8 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, imposed sanctions on more than 3,400 individuals and entities as well as 600 vessels.
Exclusive: Former RCMP officer cleared of allegation he helped China demands answers
In his first interview since his acquittal, William Majcher said Canada needs better national security investigations.
South African police seize more than 100 live scorpions stashed in luggage
The suspect had concealed the poisonous arachnids, which were alive, between his clothing packed inside his suitcase, according to police.
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New York Times
Tropical Storm Arthur Dumps Heavy Rain Along the Gulf Coast
Arthur just became the first named storm of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season. It’s caused heavy rain and flooding in Texas this week, and more is on the way.
We Ran the Numbers. Remote Work Is Bad for Us.
Despite its advantages, work-from-home arrangements have significantly deepened Americans’ isolation and distress.
Matthew Rhys, of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Is on a Boat. Barely.
The star of this seafaring horror-comedy, which wraps up Season 1 on Wednesday, also spends his downtime on the water.
Mangione to Use Emotional Disturbance as Defense in N.Y. Murder Trial
Luigi Mangione, who was accused of killing a health care executive in Manhattan in 2024, faces both state and federal charges.
Anthropic Employees Accuse Trump Administration of Targeting Them
Workers at the artificial intelligence company have been puzzled and increasingly concerned by the administration’s move to limit their latest A.I. models.
The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of A.I. Data Centers
As tech giants rush to build infrastructure, some residents who live near data centers say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.
Allowing Iran to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent,’ Maersk CEO Says
With the United States and Iran nearing a deal to reopen the Persian Gulf, the mega shipping firm is treading cautiously.
Why Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Won’t Be on Your Streets Anytime Soon
The Silicon Valley company’s ambitions to roll out autonomous cars nationwide have hit political roadblocks in some of the country’s biggest markets.
Trump Angrily Defends Iran Deal, Belittling the One Obama Signed
President Trump denied that the United States would be part of a $300 billion rebuilding fund for Tehran and argued that his agreement was better than the one Barack Obama struck in 2015.
This Senator Is an Internet Sensation. Is He Running for President?
The 39-year-old senator has become an internet sensation for Democrats seeking a 2028 contender. He says he’s focused on winning a second term in November.
CNBC
SpaceX surge is creating a unique hedging opportunity
Tuesday's launch of SpaceX options set new records for a first-day, post-IPO options volume.
Fed Chair Warsh expected to withhold 'dot' from central bank's interest rate outlook
The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee is set to release its quarterly update of where individual officials expect interest rates to head.
Strait of Hormuz threat level downgraded after Iran deal, says U.S.-led maritime security group
The behavior of Iranian forces "has become less volatile" and the U.S. Navy continues to provide oversight, the Joint Maritime Information Center said.
Trump says U.S. will 'go right back to dropping bombs' if he doesn't like Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday at the G7 conference that the U.S. will "go right back to dropping bombs" if he doesn't like the Iran deal.
Allbirds continues AI pivot with name change and CEO hire, sending stock soaring
Allbirds became NewBird AI in April and said it would trade shoes for AI compute infrastructure.
'A signal of where power sits': Trump and world leaders joined by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google at G7
Frontier AI risks, infrastructure and sovereignty are all expected to be discussed at the world leaders' summit.
SpaceX stock sinks 5%, losing momentum after a multiday rally
Elon Musk's space and AI company has seen its stock surge since its blockbuster IPO on Friday.
Treasury yields are little changed as investors await Fed interest rates decision
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as investors await the outcome of Kevin Warsh's first Federal Reserve policy meeting.
BMW stock slumps to 5-year low as Iran war and China slowdown spark profit warning
BMW blamed a slowdown in its Chinese market, as well as disruption from the Iran war, as two reasons for the slashed guidance.
From supply shock to oil glut: IEA flags scale of demand destruction caused by Iran war
The energy supply shock triggered by the Iran War has prompted the IEA to slash its global oil demand forecast.
Washington Post
Russia’s war in Ukraine comes back into Trump’s focus with no end in sight
The president met with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the G-7 summit but told reporters the conflict “has no impact on us … we’re thousands of miles away.”
Israelis denounce Trump’s deal with Iran
Israeli officials disparaged the peace deal and said Israel’s fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon would go on.
BBC
Sciver-Brunt out of England's next two World Cup matches
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of at least England's next two matches at the T20 World Cup by a left calf injury suffered on Tuesday.
'Travesty' if Stokes doesn't captain England again - Vaughan
Former skipper Michael Vaughan says Ben Stokes being stripped of the England Test captaincy over him breaking the midnight curfew would be a "travesty"'.
BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan
In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.
Olympic medallist Simpson collapses at mile event
Olympic medalist Jenny Simpson receiving treatment in hospital following a "medical incident" at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its 'cautionary' message about tech
The fifth instalment of the animated franchise sees Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return.
Prince and Princess of Wales join Royal Ascot racegoers
About 290,000 people are expected to attend this week.
Ex-health worker tried to sell Catherine's medical records
The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery.
Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans in 2023 sparked hours of violence and vandalism.
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British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.
The Independent
Oldest known evidence of the plague discovered and it transforms what we know about the disease
Scientists say the find could provide clues on how pathogens may emerge in the future
Trump’s 2015 tweet blasting Obama’s Iran deal resurfaces after his 14-point agreement leaks
‘I'd love to watch a debate between 2015 Trump and 2026 Trump,’ one social media user wrote
‘As long as it takes’: Trump hints at Senate stalemate and claims Democrats ‘afraid of’ his acting spy chief
Trump’s announcement comes as Republicans had hoped to expedite the confirmation to stop Bill Pulte from taking over as acting director of National Intelligence
Trial shows plastic sheet could save thousands bleeding to death during childbirth: ‘Beyond our wildest dreams’
A woman dies from postpartum haemorrhage somewhere in the world every 12 minutes, but an innovative plastic drape could save tens of thousands of lives a year. Liz Cookman reports
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann thought women were ‘his to destroy,’ victim’s sister says at sentencing
Danielle Mack, sister of Valerie Mack, said the killer doesn't ‘have the humanity to feel remorse’
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first of the Atlantic season, targets Gulf Coast with heavy rain
Tropical Storm Arthur is drenching the southern United States with intense rain that’s expected to cause dangerous flash flooding
Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague’s timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
Scientists have found evidence of the oldest known plague, dating back about 5,500 years ago — some 200 years earlier than previously thought
Foiled UFC terror attack should allow Trump to build ballroom as its ‘Drone port and Sniper Nest’ would destroy threats, DOJ says
Government lawyers urge appeals court to let construction continue ‘to defend against such attacks’ after an allegedly foiled plot to assassinate the president
Kate makes triumphant Royal Ascot return after cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales was a guest of Charles and Camilla in the royal box last year but pulled out at the last minute leaving William to attend solo
Trump admin fights to make reparations program illegal because it doesn’t help people who aren’t Black
A Chicago-area suburb made headlines for its first-in-the-nation reparations payments. The Justice Department says it’s racially discriminatory
