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CBC.ca

Stranded campers able to leave Alberta's drenched Kananaskis Country

The Alberta government says crews have finished evacuating remaining campers who were tucked away at sites in Kananaskis Country. More than 100 kilometres of roads in provincial parks along Alberta's Rocky Mountains had been closed because of landslides and flooding.

mRNA vaccines proved safe and effective during COVID, review says. Cancer could be next

The mRNA vaccines approved to treat COVID-19 are safe and effective and show promise in treating other diseases including cancer, according to a new review published in The Lancet Tuesday.

Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44

Serena Williams, 44, wasn't quite able to dominate like she used to on Tuesday, and was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3 by an opponent less than half the American's age, 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia, in the opening round of Wimbledon.

Proposed class-action lawsuit filed over alleged Alberta voter privacy breach

A retired Alberta lawyer has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging one of the largest privacy breaches in the province's history exposed the personal information of about 2.9 million voters.

Astronauts are doing a space walk to repair robotic arm on the ISS

The Canadarm2, a 56-foot-long arm that has been in operation for more than 25 years on the International Space Station, is undergoing repairs after a joint malfunctioned last month. The arm is an important part of the ISS and is used to move large equipment and capture cargo vehicles.

Blake Lively wants $8M US in legal costs from Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us aftermath

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni may have agreed to settle their differences , but that hasn't stopped the drama — Lively is now looking for just over $8 million US in legal costs from her It End With Us co-star and director.

NDAs, permits and street closures: Evidence is mounting for a Taylor Swift wedding at Madison Square Garden

Ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, fans have been dying for details. While absolutely nothing is confirmed by the couple themselves, here's what's got people talking.

11 teens charged after Montreal police investigates moments prior to police killing Longueuil teen

On Tuesday, Montreal police announced that 11 suspects are facing criminal charges following an investigation into the moments leading to the killing of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi. The suspects were between 13 and 17 years old at time of the shooting.

Elbows up, cashspiel, kokum: new Canadian terms enter the Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary is adding seven new terms from Canadian English, helping the rest of the world see Canadians more like we see ourselves.
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Toronto Star

Impending deal to reunite Kawhi Leonard with Raptors fires up basketball world

A certain famous rapper, former NBA players, reporters and analysts are all in favour of the blockbuster trade.

Canada Post pausing parcels to some EU countries over new customs rules

Canada Post is suspending service to some European Union countries over new customs rules for low-value shipments.

The Raptors' Bobby Webster makes the deal Masai Ujiri couldn't: Kawhi 2.0. Now to keep Leonard healthy

The Fun Guy, the author of the most famous four-bounce game-winner in NBA history, is back.

Canada arrives at a pivotal day for free trade with the U.S. and Mexico

Six years after they signed a continental free trade agreement, Canada, the United States and Mexico will meet Wednesday to decide whether to renew the deal, let it slowly wind down, or maybe just end it, Tonda MacCharles writes.

Want to buy a ticket for the Portugal vs. Croatia World Cup game in Toronto? Prepare for these jaw-dropping prices

With big names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric on the pitch for a knockout match Thursday, tickets on the official FIFA website are sold out.

The Raptors are taking a risk on Kawhi Leonard. The bigger risk would have been saying no

Turning away opportunity to repatriate Leonard would have been doing a disservice to this roster and team’s fan base.

Mark Carney calls carbon emissions targets a 'not sustainable' threat to national unity

Canada will not hit carbon emission reduction targets set under the Trudeau government, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday, arguing that downgrading the country's climate-change ambitions is necessary for global stability and national unity.

Welcome back Fun Guy: Kawhi Leonard’s top five moments with the Toronto Raptors

Leonard's first time as a Raptor lasted just one season, but what a memorable one it was.

Pierre Poilievre unveils revamped shadow cabinet

The Conservative leader says his front bench will remain focused on affordability as his party sticks with the cost-of-living message that has defined his leadership.

Canada's World Cup win over South Africa drew twice the viewers of Stanley Cup clincher

Nearly 12 million people watched at least part of Canada's victory over South Africa on Sunday, according to a press release from Bell Media.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. Supreme Court defies Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Legal experts say 6-3 ruling narrower than expected, given the clarity of the 14th Amendment’s wording

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's pressure to restrict birthright citizenship

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, while it sided with Republicans regarding campaign spending and backed limitations on transgender student athletes.

Heritage Minister wrong to criticize Palestinian exhibit, says NDP Leader Lewis

Marc Miller called on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to change the wording in an exhibit about displaced Palestinians

U.S. Supreme Court reins in Trump and speaks volumes about the role of immigrants in America’s story

Tuesday ruling affirms the right of birthright citizenship, granted under the 14th Amendment

What is fuelling South Africa's anti-immigrant movement?

Demonstrators wrapped in flags and wielding wooden sticks gathered across South Africa on Tuesday for anti-immigrant marches. But what is behind the movement?

U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether assault weapon bans violate the Second Amendment

Attorneys for the states being challenged say the guns are a preferred weapon of mass shooters that can be banned under the Constitution because they are similar to military-grade weapons

Carney signals no USMCA extension expected on Wednesday

Trade deal would expire in 10 years if U.S. decides not to renew, though any country can pull out of the pact sooner

Mexico cocaine busts may be tied to World Cup demand

While a spokesperson said officials have no indication to link the seizure to international events, experts and drug dealers say they have seen an increase in cartel movement due to the sporting event

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship

President’s executive order declared that children born to undocumented people or foreign temporary visitors are not citizens

U.S. Supreme Court allows states to ban transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

Left unresolved are lawsuits challenging state laws and regulations that permit transgender athletes to compete consistent with their gender identity
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Global News

Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue Team share images from Venezuela after earthquakes

The team of volunteers, including two firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officials and two dogs, has spent days scouring the debris for survivors.

‘Booby-trapped package’ explodes in Monaco, injuring Ukrainian oligarch

The attack shocked the country on the Mediterranean coast, one of the world’s smallest sovereign states known for its high concentration of ultra-wealthy residents.

China slaps 73.5% preliminary tariff on pea starch from Canada

The Ministry of Commerce said its investigation had found that Canadian pea starch was being "dumped" in China, causing "material injury to the domestic industry."

Ukraine drone strikes hit major Russian satellite centre near Moscow

In a post on X on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote that long-range defences had reached the Dubna space communications centre in the Moscow region.

U.K. lays out future defence plan with technology focus, fight over money

Like other NATO countries, the U.K. is under pressure to increase defence spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable United States.

Best known example of Etruscan paintings displayed in Italy

The ministry announced in May that it had acquired the fresco panels, dating from the 4th century, from members of the Torlonia family.

What happens to CUSMA on July 1? The paths ahead as review set to begin

July 1 is the date set out in CUSMA for the countries to either formally extend the agreement another 16 years or continue under annual reviews for up to a decade.

Venezuela faces aftershocks as questions mount over earthquake response

Five days after the twin quakes, questions loomed about whether the cash-strapped government will be able to care for thousands of people who have been left homeless.

28-year-old man dead in fatal crocodile attack near Mexico resort

The victim's body was reportedly recovered Saturday morning approximately 300 metres offshore following an overnight search and rescue operation at sea and on land.

6 killed in shooting at mother-and-baby shelter in Germany, police say

Authorities have not confirmed how many people were injured. All those killed were adults, a spokesperson with Stade police told Reuters.
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New York Times

U.S. Lifts Restrictions on Anthropic’s Most Powerful A.I. Models

The move allows Anthropic to bring its most powerful technologies back online, de-escalating a feud with the Trump administration.

Manny Rutinel, a Progressive, Wins Colorado Primary for Competitive House Seat

Manny Rutinel, a state representative and former activist, will face Representative Gabe Evans, a Republican seen as vulnerable, in the fall.

Talarico Seizes on Paxton Tabloid Story to Test Corruption Attacks in Texas Senate Race

After a salacious report about Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in Texas, his Democratic rival, James Talarico, seized on the news — but focused on corruption and affordability.

Phil Weiser Upsets Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic Governor Primary

Phil Weiser beat Senator Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary, presenting himself as the stronger foil for President Trump.

Judges Strike Down Trump Rule on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants

Two federal courts have blocked a new Trump administration rule that could have narrowed eligibility for a student loan forgiveness program for public servants.

Trump Officials Sideline Machado, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Over Earthquake Response

U.S. officials called a bid by María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, to return to earthquake-battered Venezuela a “political stunt” that has distracted from recovery efforts.

Trump Pulled in at Least $2.2 Billion in 2025, Financial Disclosure Shows

The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative.

What Tom Kean Did and Didn’t Explain About His Absence

Representative Thomas Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, has finally reappeared in Congress. Questions remain about his nearly four-month absence from public life, which he said was due to depression.

Trump’s Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History

The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.

Takeaways From a Transformative Supreme Court Term

The justices rejected some of President Trump’s signature initiatives, but delivered lasting, long-sought conservative wins.

CNBC

Japan is raising visa fees by up to 400% for the first time in nearly 50 years. Here's why

A single entry visa will climb to 15,000 yen, from the 3,000 yen charged currently, while multiple entry visas will cost 30,000 yen, up from the 6,000 yen now.

Iran says it is selling oil at 20% premium as end of U.S. blockade sees 40 million barrels exported

The ceasefire prompted a surge in crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic had largely ground to a halt during the conflict.

CNBC Daily Open: AI demand fuels investors' portfolios while oil posts biggest monthly decline

The tech space continues to be fueled by rising artificial intelligence demand, with investors piling their portfolios in the technology, while Amazon Web Services dabbles with Forward Deployed Engineering units to better compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.

Anthropic says Trump admin has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5

The U.S. Department of Commerce lifted the export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models

Why Asia still struggles to create its own mega-IPOs like SpaceX

Asia has no shortage of entrepreneurs, engineers or giant domestic markets. Yet when it comes to producing the kind of blockbuster listings seen in the U.S., the region continues to lag. 

Small-cap stocks enjoy their best first half in 35 years. Here's what's driving it

The advance marks a sharp turnaround after years of underperformance versus large-cap peers.

China-linked actors target more than technology as AI competition with U.S. intensifies

Cyberattacks from China-based entities are on the rise and not just targeting specific tech, analysts warn, as the U.S. AI race intensifies.

Trump's annual financial disclosure shows more than $580M in crypto-related income

Trump's 927-page financial disclosure report for 2025 totals more than 900 pages detailing holdings in cryptocurrency and stocks.

Trump says Council of Economic Advisers head Pierre Yared is leaving

The Council of Economic Advisers has provided the president with information and advice on both domestic and international economic policy since 1946.

Record chip rally adds $2 trillion in combined value to Micron, Intel and AMD in second quarter

Wall Street poured into chipmakers not named Nvidia in the second quarter, as the artificial intelligence boom expanded to include more suppliers.

Washington Post

As war stalls, Putin concedes he never cut a deal with Trump in Alaska

The Kremlin had framed the Anchorage summit as a turning point for the war in Ukraine. Now, Putin admits there was no deal, perhaps to get U.S. to help to broker a new one.

With little official help, Venezuelans in earthquakes rescue themselves

After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors, and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.

Trump says U.S. and Iran will meet to negotiate after days of strikes

Both sides will “stand down for now,” a U.S. official said, as talks are set to continue in Qatar. Iran hasn’t publicly confirmed the meeting.

BBC

Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan

England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.

Right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game

Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.

England right-backs Quansah and James out of DR Congo game

Right-backs Jarell Quansah and Reece James will miss England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo because of injury.

Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools

Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.

United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?

France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.

United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?

France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.

120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go?

Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon - but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?

'Defence black hole' and 'Starmer's gift to Burnham'

Many of Wednesday's papers lead on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan released yesterday.

Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate

Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.

The Independent

Putin has admitted Russia is facing problems in Ukraine war – are there signs he may be cracking?

Russia’s president has made a rare acknowledgement his country is suffering from fuel shortages because of Ukrainian drone strikes. Experts tell Alex Croft and Maira Butt that Putin can no longer hide his air defence failures from the public

Cancer-stricken mother fighting to bring home Indian student held in Ukraine after joining Russian army

Delhi court orders urgent action as student's captivity exposes recruitment of Indians into Russia’s war with Ukraine

Russian soldiers ‘surviving average of 20 minutes when they reach frontline due to drone attacks’

GCHQ estimates that half a million Russian troops have been killed - and increasingly this due to drone warfare on the frontline

Amazon and Argos among retailers selling e-scooters for ‘commuting’ despite risk of death

Major brands have used marketing pitches about ‘urban riding’ and ‘long-distanced commutes’ despite warnings from police and coroners that their public use is illegal

Adults arrested after 16 children found in 'deplorable' conditions in southern Ohio home

Authorities have arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in need of medical treatment in a rural Ohio home

Asian shares trade mixed as worries over Iran-US deal remain

Asian shares are trading mixed, as uncertainty remained about the war in Iran and access to the crucial Strait of Hormuz despite an initial U.S.-Iran deal

Trump live updates: President rakes in more than $1bn from crypto business as his state fair continues to draw small crowds

Federal disclosure forms showed that President Donald Trump earned more than $2 billion during his first year back in the White House, much of it from crypto

Trump made over $1B in crypto earnings last year, financial disclosure shows

Mere startups when he took the oath of office, the new ventures have now eclipsed in revenue much of his vast property portfolio

Households urged to send in meter readings as energy price cap jumps 13%

Based on the new rates, taking effect from Wednesday, the average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221 to £1,862 a year.

More than half of children in ICE immigration courts are representing themselves, DOJ data shows

More than 750,000 children are facing deportation under Donald Trump’s administration