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CBC.ca
Oil tops $100 US per barrel, as Tesla and Alphabet drag stocks lower
It's the first time oil has risen above that benchmark of $100 since late May. Stocks sank under the pressure of rising oil prices, while companies with big fuel bills fell on worries about higher expenses.
Iran will pay for any Houthi-led attacks, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would hold Iran accountable for any attacks by Yemen's Houthi militants, who said this week they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
New evacuation order, alerts issued in Squamish-Lillooet region as wildfires rage across B.C.
More communities across British Columbia are under threat from separate out-of-control wildfires.
Lawyers present arguments in trial of Montreal man accused of killing daughter in New York
Lawyers have made their opening arguments in the trial of a man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter, Melina Frattolin, in 2025 during a trip to New York.
EU fines Alphabet $1B US for Google Play, search infractions
Google was fined a total of 890 million euros ($1.01 billion US, or $1.43 billion Cdn) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech, the European Commission said.
Is Iran becoming a 'forever war'?
Is there a path back to peace after the latest escalation in the U.S. war with Iran?
This clinic convinced 21 new doctors to move to London, Ont. — and yes, they're accepting patients
London-based Thompson Medical Centre, which operates two clinics in London and one in St. Thomas, has managed to attract 21 new doctors to the region since 2025. The director of the clinic says that amounts to room for roughly 40,000 people to find primary care.
Mexican authorities probe alleged scam that wiped out Canadian couple’s retirement savings
Cindy Thompson and Glenn Brown, who live in Curve Lake, Ont., sent $280,000 Cdn to a company co-owned by a British and Mexican national who promised big returns on a condo-flip play in Playa del Carmen that never materialized.
Mafia fugitive or innocent son? Italy seeks to extradite Ontario man over mob ties
Italy is seeking to extradite Carlo Bruzzese, a Toronto-area man accused of serving as a high-ranking member of the powerful Calabrian 'ndrangheta criminal syndicate, CBC News has learned. The son of a purported mob boss, the 41-year-old Bruzzese was recently arrested by Toronto police.
These 3 charts show where Trump's new tariffs could have the biggest impact
These three charts break down which sectors are in the crosshairs, which provinces will be the hardest hit and how the tariffs will be felt on both sides of the border.
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Toronto Star
Should landlords in Ontario pay for air conditioning? Readers are divided
Readers weighed in after Toronto tenants described being billed hundreds of dollars for air conditioner use under the Ford government's Bill 97. Here's what they said:
Ontario police seize 1.7 tonnes of drugs, 17 guns — including anti-tank rifle — in $140M cross-border bust
Project Bay, a more than year-long police investigation across several agencies, resulted in charges against 21 suspects.
Late Night's Seth Meyers says Donald Trump's latest tariff threats 'an insult to Canada'
Meyers made fun of the products captured in Trump's latest tariff target list, saying he might as well tariff "the concept of apologizing."
'Exceptional musician, a gentle soul': jazz pianist Oliver Jones dead at 91
Jones’s family and his record label, Justin Time Records, says the celebrated virtuoso passed away on Wednesday in Montreal.
Wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town as thousands are evacuated
Local authorities said that some 500 firefighters have been deployed to bring the fire under control.
Leo Carlsson offer sheet blew up NHL's salary system. More chaos is coming
With four teams reportedly targeting Carlsson, the offer sheet is back — and this time, it might not go dormant again.
Tire recycling fees rise — again — even as used tires pile up across the province
Some tire dealers have had to pay to arrange for their own pickups, even as consumers pay higher and higher fees to cover recycling.
A Toronto one-bedroom condo just sold for $290,000 — is this a new low?
The unit was a power of sale, with a big loss for the original owner.
Woman faked nursing credentials to work at five Toronto-area long-term-care homes, starting amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Anh Nguyen pleaded guilty this week to five counts of fraud.
To hit back at Trump, Canada needs to supercharge its boycott of American goods
The federal government should encourage all Canadians to wield their purchasing power against the U.S. president.
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Globe and Mail
Ousted Ukraine defence minister rejects Zelensky’s offer to rejoin government in different role
Mykhailo Fedorov says he will ‘not accept any position other than’ defence minister
German zoo unveils a young pudu, the world’s smallest species of deer
There was a new addition to the southern pudu herd at Cologne Zoo in western Germany. Named 'Yenai,' the pudu species is one of the world’s smallest species of deer.
U.S. House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran
Vast majority of Republicans voted to back the war and cede congressional war powers to U.S. President Trump
Trump adds condition to Saudi nuclear deal, calls for kingdom to normalize Israel relations
Saudis have made clear that such a move would first require the establishment of a clear path for Palestinian statehood
Cape fur seal pup practices swimming at Prague Zoo
Keepers at Prague Zoo introduced the pup to shallow-water training in a tub and later moved it to the adult pool.
Why Wildberries, Russia’s biggest online retailer, became a target for Ukraine
Ukrainian drone strikes have turned Russia’s equivalent of Amazon into an unexpected wartime target, as Kyiv expands attacks on infrastructure
Why Ukraine is targeting Wildberries, Russia's version of Amazon
Leading Russian online retailer Wildberries halted operations at one of its warehouses following a Ukrainian drone attack overnight on Thursday, as Kyiv broadens its campaign against a company at the heart of Russia's consumer economy.
What happens if the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are blocked?
A new threat is emerging in one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia has declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, raising fears over oil supplies and global trade. What does this latest escalation mean for the Iran conflict and for the global economy?
Trump administration poised to help end Ukraine’s ‘senseless war’ but no quick deal, Rubio says
After meeting with Russia’s foreign minister in Manila, Rubio says there’s no quick path to a deal to end the war in Ukraine
Houthis strike two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea as oil hits $100 a barrel
Attack by Iran-backed rebels threatens to open a new front in war, with no signs of progress in diplomatic efforts
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Global News
Why Ukraine struck Wildberries, Russia’s largest online marketplace
Kyiv’s drones first hit the sites over the weekend in Elektrostal, just east of Moscow, and in the Tambov region, killing eight people and injuring scores more.
‘Leg hair harassment:’ men wearing shorts to work sparks debate in Japan
New rules around casual office attire mark a bold change in a country where dark suits and white shirts have long been the uniform for office workers.
Pan Am Clipper wreckage found more than 70 years after plane crash
The plane, the Clipper Endeavor, was carrying 69 passengers and crew when it made a hard landing on water after losing both engines less than 10 minutes after takeoff.
Oil hits US$100 a barrel again as Middle East conflict hits Red Sea strait
As of 11 a.m. eastern on Thursday, Brent crude prices were around US$100.60 per barrel as conflict in the Red Sea drove oil tanker traffic in the crucial Bab el-Mandeb strait down.
Trump says Saudi Arabia nuclear deal subject to normalizing Israel ties
Trump said the deal does not allow for enrichment of uranium, yet nonproliferation experts say the deal fails to include guardrails to prevent enrichment to weapons-grade levels.
Google hit with US$1B fine as EU says app store, search stifles competition
It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by the European Union, which has led the world in reining in some of the world’s largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing.
Four extremist plots to attack Jewish targets disrupted in Canada, report says
The June 29 report by the government's threat assessment agency also spoke of a longer-term extremism problem caused by the normalization of antisemitic acts.
Nicolas Maduro to face trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges in June 2027
A judge set the June 1 trial date at the request of lawyers on both sides, with the approved schedule giving time for the defence to challenge the indictment this fall.
Saudi Arabia nuclear pact with U.S. may create path to uranium enrichment
The Trump administration released scant details of the deal, but sources said it paves the way for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.
Toronto pro-Palestinian protester charged with terrorism over alleged Hamas links
Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad, 33, was arrested following a joint investigation by the Toronto police hate crime unit and the RCMP national security team.
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New York Times
Trump Prepares Yet Another Strategy to Resurrect Global Tariffs
The administration’s 10 percent global tariffs are set to expire at midnight, but officials have been preparing replacements.
‘Odyssey’ Popcorn Buckets Help Fuel a $100 Million Market
Once, a tub of popcorn was just a tub of popcorn. Now, ‘collectible concession vessels’ could make one chain more than $100 million.
‘We Will All Die From Ebola Here’: Virus Stalks Crowded Camps in Congo
There are a million people displaced by violence in the epicenter. They live in dangerous conditions and are fighting the virus with very little clean water.
Oil-Rich Saudi Arabia Isn’t Short on Energy. Here’s Why It Wants to Go Nuclear.
Opponents warn that a U.S.-Saudi deal could be a step toward the kingdom building an atomic bomb. But there are other reasons for the world’s largest oil exporter to diversify its energy mix.
Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has pivoted from unpopular moves before, but a recent decision about military leadership and strategy could weaken his position.
F.D.A. Announces New Cyclosporiasis Outbreak With 72 Cases
Health officials did not identify the location of the outbreak, or what they believed was causing it.
China Rewrites the ‘Soft Power’ Playbook for the A.I. Age
China is seeking global influence and good will with its open, low-cost artificial intelligence software.
Israel Welcomes Trump’s Demand for Diplomatic Ties With Saudi Arabia
Israeli officials greeted the possibility of normalized ties, but analysts said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal nonetheless remained bad for Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented on the agreement.
Gen Z Fell Out of Love With Work. I Don’t Blame Them.
For Gen Z college graduates, the way millennials lived out their ambitions no longer makes sense.
Four Young Mathematicians Receive Prestigious Fields Medals
The awards are bestowed only once every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40.
CNBC
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on relations with Israel, does not include enrichment
The civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, signed Wednesday, will be sent to Congress for review, the Department of Energy said.
'The Odyssey' is cleaning up for IMAX. Expect the momentum to continue
Nolan's "The Odyssey" is racking up box office dollars for IMAX and fueling investor confidence that the company will reach record ticket sales in 2026.
Congress splits on war powers resolutions to force Trump to abandon Iran war
Trump would be nearly certain to veto any measure to curtail his ability to wage war with Iran.
Shortsighted stock market can no longer brush off war: 'It's too hard to ignore $100 oil'
After staying flat as the U.S.-Iran war heated up again, equities tumbled on Thursday after oil prices crossed $100 per barrel.
Google slapped with $1 billion fine under landmark EU digital law
European regulators fined Google $1 billion, alleging the company gives preferential treatment to its own services.
Google Cloud CEO Kurian says customers are spending 50% more as segment blows away expectations
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian told CNBC on Thursday that the company's existing customers are spending "roughly 50% more" than they've already committed.
Tesla falls 13%, Alphabet sinks 7% as AI spending concerns spook investors
Both Tesla and Alphabet signaled higher spending as they invest in artificial intelligence.
Alphabet and Tesla test Wall Street's patience as AI spending overshadows growth
Shares of Alphabet and Tesla dipped after the companies reported massive spending increases in their quarterly earnings reports.
Eli Lilly says it will file for approval of next-generation obesity drug in 2027 as it clears two more trials
There are now positive results from five late-stage trials on retatrutide, which Lilly is positioning as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio.
Traders see September rate hike as European Central Bank mulls energy price spike
ECB president Christine Lagarde said the bank anticipates inflation to remain "well above target" until the first half of 2027.
Washington Post
Trump adds condition to Saudi nuclear deal: Normalizing relations with Israel
The president laid out the new requirement a day after the agreement was signed, casting the future of the pact into doubt.
House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran
The vote marks the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
Oil prices leap to $100 a barrel after attacks in Red Sea
The price of Brent crude, now up about 40 percent this month, surged Thursday after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on Saudi tankers.
E.U. imposes more sanctions on Russia, in compromise deal
European Union members are looking to keep up pressure on Russia as Ukraine’s outlook improves, even as some countries seek exemptions.
Why is Zelensky firing top leaders as Ukraine’s outlook improves?
Amid battlefield gains, President Volodymyr Zelensky removed popular officials in a major shake-up.
Latest combat deaths show risk has shifted to troops far from Iran’s borders
Trump flew to Delaware to honor soldiers killed in the Iran war, which has proved deadly for those far from the front lines.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, defends request for more
Some lawmakers appeared frustrated as they sought clarity on the Trump administration’s strategy for the conflict amid renewed hostilities and a $67 billion funding request.
Death of Moroccan man in Italian police custody sparks protests, violence
The death of Abderrahim Fakir in Italy drew parallels to the death of George Floyd.
Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military commander as major shake-up continues
The dismissal of Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky came days after the Ukrainian president fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Trump meets with Lebanese leader, pledges support for peace efforts with Israel
The event marked the White House’s latest attempt to broker an Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah.
BBC
Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's Guimaraes
Arsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.
What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it?
The PM's decision comes after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".
Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikes
The Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
Super Giants thrash dismal Spirit at Lord's
Manchester Super Giants chase a target of 81 inside 59 balls as they thrash London Spirit by seven wickets in The Hundred.
Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
MI5 to pay damages for illegal surveillance of journalist's phone
It is believed to be the first time that MI5 has been directed to pay compensation to a journalist.
Anderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal done
Manchester City confirm the arrival of Elliot Anderson on a five-year deal, as the England player is tipped to become a "complete midfielder" at his new club.
Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan
The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early.
The Independent
Listen carefully to Karoline Leavitt. She’s revealing Trump’s scariest plans
In a short briefing today, the White House press secretary made some claims about Saudi Arabia and Iran — and US elections — that should ring serious alarm bells, writes Holly Baxter
Tom Kerridge slams Burnham’s pub tax plan as PM accused of political stunt
Fears businesses could close before rates relief come into force as PM warned plan is a ‘drop in the ocean’
Drought declared across parts of Wales after record dry weather and heatwaves
The Welsh government’s environmental agency says the decision to trigger drought status follows continued hot, dry weather over recent weeks
Kevin Keegan’s Harley-Davidson raises thousands for cancer charity days after his death
The one-off Sportster features a completely bespoke livery inspired by Keegan’s time at Newcastle United
Family of mother and teenage girl ‘shocked and speechless’ after pair drown off Essex beach
The family said a seven-year-old boy remains in ‘serious condition’ in hospital
AOC is surprise leader in 2028 presidential poll and she’s keeping her options open on White House bid
Ocasio-Cortez is locked in a tight race with Pete Buttigieg in the First-in-the-Nation primary
Murder investigation launched 35 years after man’s death in hospital
His death was not treated as suspicious at the time, with the cause recorded as a brain haemorrhage
New Orleans’ Mardi Gras could see massive changes as city looks to reduce police overtime costs
Proposed rules would mandate safety harnesses for riders, ban tobacco use on floats and cap throw weights at 3.5 pounds
US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite
U.S. health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora
Patriotic Millionaires: The group behind the super rich demanding they pay more tax
Millionaires in the UK and US are asking to pay their share by taxing wealth to raise money
