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CBC.ca
New York Times moves to quash Trump administration subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
A New York Times lawyer says the newspaper is going to court to defend its 'journalists' rights to report freely' on President Donald Trump's administration after subpoenas were delivered last week.
The National | Wildfires threaten lives, choke cities with smoke
July 15, 2026 | Northern Ontario wildfire flames surround a CN train as Canada's biggest city chokes with smoke. Protesters swarm Nova Scotia's premier and shatter a windshield. And thousands of WestJet flight attendants vote to strike.
Millions of Canadians struggle to get specialist health care: StatsCan report
A new national report finds that 4.5 million Canadians who are middle aged and older have had trouble accessing specialist care — a problem that could only get worse as the country's population ages.
An epic stretch — Christopher Nolan tries to conquer The Odyssey
From The Dark Knight to Interstellar, director Christopher Nolan has built his reputation with grounded interpretations of fantastical tales. So what happens when he takes on Homer's 3,000 year old story, The Odyssey? Eli Glasner says that while the story clashes with the storyteller, there's still much to savour.
Leaders demand better health care for First Nations people after chief's 13-hour wait at Winnipeg hospital
First Nations leaders are raising concerns about the quality of care Indigenous people get in Manitoba after the chief of Little Grand Rapids waited in pain for about 13 hours at a Winnipeg hospital.
No ban against data centre development after Hamilton council votes down bylaw
The vote was split 10 against and six for what they were calling an interim control bylaw that would have paused development on data centres for one year, giving the city time to assess and develop further governance rules around such facilities.
A dead python will get you a free pizza at this man's restaurant. Yes, it's in Florida
As far as Dusty Crum is aware, his Florida restaurant is the only pizza place in the world that accepts invasive Burmese pythons as currency.
Messi pivotal again as Argentina rallies late to stun England, secure World Cup final berth
Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday in Atlanta and reach the World Cup final on Sunday against Spain.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveils plan to test troops for low testosterone
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says new initiative "not about artificial enhancement" as service members have come under scrutiny in recent years for using testosterone and similar substances to boost performance.
Bell builds ground station for satellite-to-mobile network
The Canadian telecommunications giant plans to launch space-based cellular service to better serve remote areas.
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Toronto Star
Toronto turns orange under a sky choked by Ontario wildfire smoke: ‘Is this the apocalypse?’
The city had the worst air quality in the world on Wednesday, prompting health warnings and event cancellations. About 200 wildfires are burning in northwestern Ontario where First Nations communities have been ordered evacuated as smoke plumes stretch south across…
Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
U.S. President Donald Trump fired the new top U.S. prosecutor in Seattle on Wednesday less than an hour after the attorney was unanimously appointed by the federal judges in the district.
Recap: Ontario wildfire smoke chokes Toronto with poor air quality, orange haze; smoke forecast map predicts conditions to come
The smoke blanketing much of the region is being blamed on hundreds of raging forest fires in northern Ontario, with relief not expected until Friday.
Argentina wins the war as England retreats in World Cup semifinal -- and Lionel Messi attacks
A 44-year-old scar disappears as Argentina advances to face Spain in the final.
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's history — and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain's defensive juggernaut on Sunday.
Should Toronto bars stay open until 6 a.m. to boost the nighttime economy? The city is considering it
Coun. Paul Ainslie suggests Montreal's nightlife hubs could be replicated here, to strengthen the city's nighttime economy.
Alberta First Nation sues Ottawa over $5 treaty annuity, argues amount stuck in 1899
A northern Alberta First Nation is suing the federal government to increase its annual treaty annuity payments.
More Canadians trust China under Xi Jinping than Donald Trump's America: Pew poll
As U.S. President Donald Trump's administration continues to erode allies' trust, a new poll suggests the number of Canadians who hold a favourable view of China now outnumbers those who say the same of the United States.
Ontario wildfire map: Smoke has turned Toronto's sky orange. Use our tool to see where it's spreading
The smoke from the wildfires in northern Ontario is expected to linger around until Friday. Check where and how it's moving here.
Canada will pause invitations to parents and grandparents to apply for permanent residence
Immigration Department said it will keep processing applications that are already in the system.
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Globe and Mail
Hegseth orders testosterone testing for U.S. military members over 30
Pentagon will offer testosterone replacement therapy to keep troops ‘on the leading edge of lethality’
New York Times moves to quash subpoenas served to journalists by Trump administration
Crackdown on reports of security concerns on new Air Force One seen as threat to press freedom
U.S. Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump’s face to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Treasury Department announced in March that it would be putting Trump’s signature on all new U.S. paper currency
Chiefs call on federal government to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech
Denying the history of residential schools enforces a false view of Canadian history and protects those responsible, says Canada’s former special interlocutor on unmarked graves and missing children
Federal government announces new members of Senate advisory board
Carney said last week he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber
Senate Democrats question Trump's pick for Director of National Intelligence
Senate Democrats aggressively questioned President Donald Trump's pick for a key intelligence post on how he would approach the issue of election interference ahead of the fall elections.
Gates’ Epstein ties are ‘distasteful’ but didn’t drive choice to halt donations, Warren Buffett says
Billionaire’s decision to stop giving money to Gates Foundation is more about believing his children are ready to handle giving away his fortune
In Istanbul, thriving tango scene draws locals and visitors together
For some in Turkey, an expressive dance from South America becomes ‘a conversation without words’
Biden to release memoir on his presidency after November midterms
Promise Me, America, will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his re-election bid
Canada is not banning produce imports from U.S. amid cyclosporiasis outbreak, CFIA says
Public Health Agency of Canada said Tuesday that it is not investigating any outbreaks of cyclospora in the country
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Global News
T. rex fossil fetches more than $50 million at auction from mystery bidder
Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.
Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. police
A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.
Trump backs off 20% fee threats for cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Crew member dead after going overboard Regal Princess cruise ship
In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'
‘If we die, we die together’: Wife of man sucked from plane window speaks out
Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.
‘We must act now’ on AI’s economic impacts, says economists
Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.
Bangkok music bar fire death toll rises to 30, dozens remain hospitalized
The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation continues.
Scientists find sugar in the Milky Way. It could help answer a cosmic mystery
The sugar was detected in the galactic centre region of the Milky Way where there is a dense concentration of gases and stars, about 26,700 light years from Earth.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'
U.K. counterterrorism police take over former MP Ann Widdecombe death probe
Police initially said her death was not believed to be terror-related but on Monday, it was announced counter-terror police were taking over the investigation.
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New York Times
Inside Maine Democrats’ Search for a New Senate Nominee After Graham Platner’s Exit
Democratic candidates are hastily building bare-bones campaigns and forgoing traditional outreach like TV ads in a sprint to appeal to party delegates, rather than Maine voters.
Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across the Northeast as Temperatures Spike
A heat dome is responsible for miserably high temperatures, and it’s also helping to push smoke from wildfires to the east.
Iranian American Woman Held in Iran on Spying Charges Is Released
The dual Iranian-U.S. citizen, Dena Karari, had her passport seized in December 2024 and had not been able to leave Iran as she faced espionage charges.
Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone
Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary, has sought to cultivate an image as a manosphere-friendly leader.
Flash Flood Emergency Is Issued in Texas After Days of Pounding Rain
Roads became rivers on Wednesday as emergency officials in towns around San Antonio raced to rescue people who were stranded.
New York Times Files Motion to Quash Subpoenas of Its Journalists
The Justice Department is seeking to compel grand jury testimony as part of an investigation into Times reporting on the president’s new Air Force One jet.
Video Pushed Local Police to Come Clean. D.H.S. Is Ignoring the Lessons.
The agency has said little about two fatal encounters in the past week. Local police departments have learned to be forthcoming.
Trump Says He’ll Seek to Replace Immigrant Truck Drivers With Veterans
The president has pushed to curtail the commercial licenses of immigrants, including legal residents, whom he has blamed for crashes.
Boat That Sank Near Alcatraz Rolled After Wave Struck, Officials Say
Rescuers described survivors trying to stay afloat in the San Francisco Bay. A brother of the boat’s owner died, and the authorities say they will end the search for the missing.
Todd Blanche, Trump’s Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing
Even a single Republican “no” vote would block Mr. Blanche’s nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.
CNBC
Bank of Korea raises rates to 2.75% in first hike in over three years
The 25 basis point hike by the Bank of Korea was in line with a survey of economists polled by Reuters.
SK Hynix shares plunge 11% as Asia sees tech rout, tracking U.S. chip losses
Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled on Thursday as a selloff in U.S. chipmakers spilled into the region.
Ex-Fed advisor gets over three years in prison for lying about China ties
The case marks one of the most prominent U.S. prosecutions alleging Chinese intelligence targeting of U.S. institutions, as Trump intensifies its pursuit of foreign economic espionage.
CNBC Daily Open: Big Tech rally drowns out Iran war fears — Buffett urges caution
Stocks closed higher on Big Tech gains and a surprise drop in wholesale prices, shrugging off fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, a naval blockade.
$100M New Jersey deli fraud defendant Patten wants no prison time despite past conviction
James Patten is the person to be sentenced for a scheme that sent the market capitalization of a company that owned just a small New Jersey deli soaring.
Stripe, Advent make $53 billion takeover offer for PayPal, sending stock soaring
Stripe and Advent International have made a joint offer to acquire PayPal for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would valued at more than $53 billion.
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's testimony to Senate banking committee hits on economy, interest rates
As part of congressionally mandated Capitol Hill appearances for the central bank leader, Warsh spoke Tuesday to the House financial services committee.
World Cup gave bars and restaurants a needed boost as consumers flash warning signs, Fed says
The latest edition of the Fed's Beige Book indicated that the soccer tournament wasn't necessarily translating to broader economic growth.
United earnings top estimates but airline expects $6 billion in added fuel costs
United reported higher revenue for premium, corporate and no-frills basic economy tickets and higher revenue for both domestic and international trips.
Trump says Iran wants to meet as U.S. fires more strikes; analysts warn of 'forever war' risk
Fighting in the Middle East has intensified in recent days, but could escalate further if Iran fails to cooperate, President Donald Trump said.
Washington Post
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Trump threatens wider attack
The latest round of attacks comes amid continued threats by Trump to “knock out” Iran’s power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.
Police round up Hong Kong booksellers as China widens crackdown
After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten.
Trump and Iran signed a truce but still can’t agree on what its terms mean
Ambiguous language on who controls the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the United States and Iran back toward war.
To quell graft allegations, Nigel Farage runs against a man wearing a trash can
The British ally of President Donald Trump wanted a vote of confidence. Instead, other parties dumped their campaigns, and a comedian stepped in.
Trump retreats from shipping toll in Strait of Hormuz
As European markets fell and oil prices hit a one-month high, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the strait “is open to ALL Ship traffic except for Iran.”
Russia hopes Lindsey Graham’s death will advance Kremlin interests
Graham had carried the reputation as the toughest Russia hawk in Washington since the 2018 death of his close friend and Senate ally John McCain.
BBC
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave'
US President Donald Trump says he is yet to decide whether or not he will "finish off" Iran.
Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions
MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.
Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt
England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.
The Papers: 'World Cup dream over' and 'Mahmood for chancellor'
England's World Cup "dream" ends and Andy Burnham is "poised" to make Shabana Mahmood his chancellor - Thursday's papers.
'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the World Cup final?
'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heart-breaking semi-final defeat. But did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost the Three Lions a place in the World Cup final?
Defeat will haunt England for a long time, says Burn
England defender Dan Burn says the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina will haunt him.
The 'heartbreaking' OCD that can make you doubt your relationship
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is.
Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.
Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US
There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
The Independent
Border czar warns there will be more ‘bloodshed’ unless Democrats ‘shut their mouths’
Tom Homan’s comments come after two men were fatally shot this week at the hands of ICE agents in separate incidents
Vance tells Joe Rogan that some Israeli leaders want conflict with Iran to continue ‘indefinitely’
The comment marks the latest sign of tension between traditional allies America and Israel
South Korea's central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation, debt
South Korea’s central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate for the first time in more than three years, aiming to tighten money supply to combat inflation, worsened by the war in the Middle East, and slow the growth of the country’s high household debt
Shabana Mahmood expected to be named as Burnham’s chancellor
The home secretary appears to have won the job running the UK’s economy at the expense of energy secretary Ed Miliband
Living through sizzling temperatures in Banda, Indian town that is one of the world's hottest
The northern Indian town of Banda has endured weeks of extreme heat, with daytime temperatures repeatedly reaching 115 Fahrenheit and nighttime lows staying above 93 F
Jesy Nelson says baby SMA screening rollout is ‘a victory for every family affected’
The Department of Health confirmed that England will implement the national newborn screening programme for SMA as part of an evaluation from the end of this year
The ESPYS honor top athletes and sports moments, in photos
The ESPYS return to New York on Wednesday as the annual awards show honors the year’s top athletes, teams and sports moments. After a couple of decades in Los Angeles, it's back in New York and being held at Lincoln Center.
Vance wanted military helicopter to fly his son to a golf lesson: report
The Vice President’s family’s travel requests are reportedly irking the Secret Service
Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran has released US citizen as Vance claims some Israeli officials want ‘indefinite’ conflict
Trump did not identify the US citizen, but said she was ‘wrongfully detained in December of 2024’
Starmer says UK’s ‘cast-iron’ support for Ukraine will ‘always endure’
The outgoing Labour leader is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday
