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CBC.ca

26-year-old 'innocent bystander' killed in daylight Hamilton shooting: police

Hamilton police are searching for a suspect after what they are calling a "tragic and brazen" shooting that killed a 26-year-old woman Friday. Police are identifying the woman as Belinda Sarkodie.

Alberta's transgender ban in women's sports won't apply to out-of-province athletes

Alberta is rolling out new regulations this fall banning transgender athletes from playing women's sports, but the province will still welcome out-of-province transgender competitors.

Iga Swiatek claims 1st Wimbledon title with 6-0, 6-0 win

Iga Swiatek won her first Wimbledon championship with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova on Saturday in the first women's final at the tournament in 114 years in which one player failed to claim a single game.

Montreal's LaSalle College fined $30M for over-enrolling students in English-language programs

The private college received a letter from the Ministry of Higher Education at the end of June saying it owed $21,113,864 for enrolling 1,066 students over its quota for English-language programs. That fine is added to a pre-existing one for the same infraction, the year before.

Coldplay's Chris Martin says he didn't mean to insult Rogers Stadium after calling it 'weird'

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he didn't mean to insult Toronto's newest concert venue when he called it a "weird stadium in the middle of nowhere."
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Toronto Star

One dead in Ajax house fire after police called to home for reports of armed male

Durham police responded to the home Friday night for a call about an armed male making threats. When they arrived, the house was on fire.

Crowd beats summer heat with a family-friendly water-gun fight downtown

Water guns and blasters, and a few buckets, were the wet weapons of choice at Berczy Park on Saturday for those who came to get drenched.

‘Respite for the moment’: 91-year-old taken in by local resident after being evicted from his Little Italy apartment

Isidoro Ventullo's eviction captured the sympathy of Toronto residents, many seeing it as evidence of the severity of the city's housing crisis.

'A light in the dark': Beloved Swan Dive bar co-owner Abra Shiner dies after battle with cancer

Shiner's death Thursday was announced on her Instagram page, where she documented her cancer battle. Plans for a celebration of life are underway.

Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration

Canadian musician Matthew Good says he's cancelling his U.S. tour dates because of President Donald Trump's government.

Kate Middleton sits centre court at Wimbledon women’s final

Game, set, Kate: The Princess of Wales took in a spot of tennis at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Toronto under a heat warning, with it feeling closer to 40. Here's how long the 'extreme' temperatures will last

Toronto and the GTA are under a heat warning, with Environment Canada forecasting highs of up to 32 C, feeling as hot as 40 with humidity.

Are Torontonians happy? Poll finds Toronto ranks poorly among Canada's big cities — and the top spot may surprise you

Mississauga topped the chart, with an average happiness of 70.3 over the country's average of 68.7. Hamilton came in third, Brampton fifth.

Coldplay's Chris Martin addresses Rogers Stadium remarks in third Toronto show: 'I have never criticized this stadium'

The lead singer made previous comments about the new venue's location, calling it a "weird stadium in the middle of nowhere," on Monday.

‘Sheila just went for it’: York University scientist Sheila Colla remembered as a fierce advocate to save wild bees

Colla, 43, died Sunday of cancer. She successfully fought for rusty-patched bumblebees to be listed as an endangered species in Canada and U.S.
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Globe and Mail

Democrat and Republican lawmakers at odds after state-arranged tour of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention centre

Democratic lawmakers condemn the site describing it as unsanitary and bug-infested while Republican counterparts deny claims

Farm worker dead, hundreds arrested in U.S. farm raid

The confrontation took place the same day a judge blocked Trump’s most aggressive tactics targeting undocumented immigrants

U.S. Attorney General fires more employees involved in investigation against Trump, sources say

About 20 lawyers, staff and U.S. marshals who worked on Jack Smith’s team were dismissed

Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s U.S. citizenship, calls her a ‘Threat to Humanity’

Under U.S. law, a president cannot revoke citizenship of an American born in the United States

Iran says it would resume nuclear talks if U.S. guarantees no further attacks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said the country needs to continue enriching uranium on its soil, which Trump has opposed

Iga Swiatek defeats Amanda Anisimova to win her first Wimbledon title

Anisimova’s performance was shaky in the athletes’ first match against each other as pros

Trump announces 30% tariffs for EU and Mexico starting in August

The President announced the fresh taxes in Truth Social letters after months of talks with the EU

59 Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes or shot by soldiers near aid site

The Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas militants and infrastructure and did not comment on civilian deaths

Russian strikes kill 6 in west Ukraine

The strike is the latest in Russia’s scaled-up aerial campaign, which has been ramping up since June

Israeli troops kill 17 at aid site as Gaza truce talks come to a head over withdrawal

Hamas rejected Israel’s proposal, which leaves 40% of territory under Israeli control, Palestinian source says
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Global News

52 Palestinians in Gaza are killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aid

The 21-month war has left much of Gaza's population of over 2 million reliant on outside aid while food security experts warn of famine.

Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico effective Aug. 1

With Saturday’s letters, Trump has now issued tariff conditions on 24 countries and the 27-member European Union.

Investigation into Air India plane finds fuel was cut off moments before crash

India’s civil aviation minister, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, said the report’s findings were preliminary and one should not 'jump into any conclusions on this.'

Trump says U.S. selling weapons to NATO to give to Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that some of the U.S.-made weapons that Ukraine is seeking are deployed with NATO allies in Europe.

Trump threatens new 35% tariff on Canadian goods, effective Aug. 1

In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports from Canada next month.

Happy Birthday, Moo Deng: The world’s beloved pygmy hippo turns 1

Moo Deng went viral on TikTok shortly after she was born when her keeper began sharing sweet videos of her going about her day.

HIV programs’ U.S. funding must be replaced to avoid millions of deaths: UN

United Nations officials warn that if the funding isn’t replaced, it could lead to more than four million AIDS-related deaths and six million more HIV infections by 2029.

EU’s Ursula von der Leyen survives confidence vote. Why she faced it

The motion was defeated in a 360-175 vote against it, with 18 lawmakers choosing to abstain during a plenary session at the European Parliament.

Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, citing Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’ trial

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will implement a 50 per cent tariff on Brazil starting August 1, and cites the trial of former president Bolsonaro.

South Korea’s former president faces new arrest over martial law decree

The arrest warrant issued by the Seoul Central District Court sent Yoon back to a detention center near the capital, four months after his release in March.
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New York Times

‘He’s Nuts, Your Trump.’ Canada Unites Against America.

America’s growing discord with Canada exemplifies the extraordinary damage President Trump is wreaking on the United States’ standing in the world.

Modi Wants More Indians to Speak Hindi. Some States Are Shouting ‘No.’

States worry that the imposition of Hindi, the main language of northern India, would wipe out their cultural heritage.

Texans Offer a Hand and Open Their Hearts as Flood Death Toll Grows

Mourners paid tribute at funerals and memorial services on Saturday as the number of fatalities rose to nearly 130.

Trump Pleads With Followers to Back Bondi in Dispute Over Epstein Inquiry

In a long social media post, President Trump praised Attorney General Pam Bondi and told his followers to “not waste Time and Energy” on the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Trump Threatens Steep Tariffs on Goods From E.U. and Mexico

Leaders from both economies had been trying to negotiate more favorable terms, only to have those efforts blown up by form letters.

A Grand Canyon Access Point Is Closed as 19,000 Acres Burn Nearby

Access via the North Rim, a lesser-used gateway to the national park, was closed as the White Sage fire continued to burn on Saturday.

Texas Flood Survivors: Mother of Five Returns to Cabin in Ruins

Jacque White and her five children escaped the rising waters of the Guadalupe River just in time. Now they have to rebuild.

After Months of Negotiations, Trump Imposes More Tariffs on Mexico

The tariffs are likely to inflame tensions with one of the largest U.S. trading partners.

Rubio Visits Asia in Shadow of Trump’s Tariffs

Marco Rubio made his first visit to Asia as secretary of state. Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, reports from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to explain how President Trump’s tariffs have upset U.S. trading partners.

ICE Set to Vastly Expand Its Reach With New Funds

After the passage of President Trump’s domestic policy law, the Department of Homeland Security is poised to hire thousands of new immigration agents and double detention space.

CNBC

Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico, starting Aug. 1

President Donald Trump has sent similar letters to 23 other U.S. trading partners this week, including Canada, Japan and Brazil.

Inside the trade war's tariff hideouts, 'foreign' zones and bonded warehouses

Manufacturers and importers are storing more product in foreign trade zones and bonded warehouses to avoid Trump's tariffs and preserve cash.

You won't get the raise you want in one meeting—here's how long it will actually take, according to an expert negotiator

Successful salary talks require a series of multi-step, collaborative conversations, says expert negotiator Kathryn Valentine.

I'm a sex therapist: These 4 things 'quietly kill intimacy'—most of them are 'hiding in plain sight'

"Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship," says sex therapist Chamin Ajjan. Here are four of the biggest intimacy blockers — and what to do about them.

Beauty is an ‘insidious force in women’s financial lives,’ says 'Rich Girl Nation' author — here's how to overcome it

Women face unique financial challenges, says "Money with Katie" founder Katie Gatti Tassin, the author of "Rich Girl Nation."

These college majors have the best job prospects — and they aren't what students expect

Which college major students choose often has significant implications for job prospects and future career potential.

Nvidia's Jensen Huang sells more than $36 million in stock, catching up with Warren Buffett in net worth

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has caught up with Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett in net worth, according to analysis from Fortune and Bloomberg.

Google hires Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan, others in $2.4 billion AI talent deal

Google wants its AI models to become bigger in coding. It has now hired the CEO of one of the top startups in that area.

Rocket maker Firefly Aerospace files to go public under ticker FLY

Rocket maker Firefly Aerospace filed for an initial public offering on Friday, with plans to trade under the ticker symbol "FLY" on the Nasdaq.

Robinhood is up 160% this year, but several obstacles are ahead

Robinhood faces fresh pressure from a Florida investigation and regulatory scrutiny of the company’s OpenAI and SpaceX tokenized stock products.

Washington Post

Iran sees chance for nuclear deal with U.S. even after attacks

Amid a power struggle among Iranian elites, those advocating negotiation over confrontation may increasingly have the upper hand, analysts say.

In China, the master’s degree is the new bachelor’s degree

College graduates are earning master’s degrees just to have a chance in a job market marred by China’s shaky post-pandemic recovery.

Palestinian American from Florida killed in the West Bank, family says

Sayfollah Kamel Musallet, who lived in Tampa and was an American citizen, his family said, was visiting relatives in the West Bank when he was killed.

Trump says he’ll slap 30% tariffs on Mexico, European Union on Aug. 1

Trump has spent the past several days sending letters to world leaders about new tariffs the United States would be imposing on them.

El Chapo’s son Ovidio Guzmán López pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges

Ovidio Guzmán López admitted to overseeing the smuggling of cocaine, fentanyl and other drugs into the United States in a government plea deal. A date for his sentencing has not been set.

Forget the tennis finals. At Wimbledon this July, it’s pickleball.

The upstart court sport is taking the United Kingdom by storm and raising a racket among some traditional tennis fans.

Japan, after 101 tough days, learns a hard lesson about U.S. alliance

Japan thought it had a special relationship with the U.S. Now, Tokyo is finding that its security alliance counts for little as it struggles to cut a trade deal.

A love note in a bottle is found years later, an ocean away

Anita and Brad’s message floated all the way from Canada’s Bell Island to Ireland’s west coast — leaving online detectives wondering: Were they still together?

After high school years shaped by war, Israeli teens face military draft

Many say they are determined to fight and less optimistic about peace. Discussion about the war’s toll in Gaza, they say, is rare in high schools.

Trump threatens 35 percent tariffs on Canada in latest trade war twist

The move injects fresh turmoil into a strained bilateral relationship as Prime Minister Mark Carney negotiates a new economic partnership with the United States.

BBC

Absorbing Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry set for next chapter

Core talent, contrasting personalities and classic matches - Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz resume their rivalry in the Wimbledon final.

Absorbing Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry set for next chapter

Core talent, contrasting personalities and classic matches - Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz resume their rivalry in the Wimbledon final.

'Kate aces it' and UK PM 'won't stop a single boat'

The Princess of Wales' appearance at the Wimbledon women's singles final dominates the Sunday papers.

Heatwave continues across UK ahead of Monday temperature dip

Sunday will see possible highs of 31C before a slight dip that will bring a cooler change next week, the Met Office says.

EU and Mexico criticise Trump's proposed 30% tariff

The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.

Drake's still relevant - as his famous friends will tell you

The Toronto rapper's performance at Wireless Festival was his first UK appearance since 2016.

Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes

The meeting with Wes Streeting will take place next week, the BBC understands.

Lab-grown cheese is coming. But would you eat it?

As vegan cheese sales decline and concerns about ultra-processed foods grow, a new cheese on the block faces challenges.

I finally found my brother, just in time to make memories

Jess is determined to make the most of the time she has left with her brother, who has cancer.

I was wrongly accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree

Walter Renwick says he wore a "Rod Stewart" wig to hide while accused of the Sycamore Gap attack.

The Independent

'Love Island USA' prepares to crown winning couple following tumultuous seventh season

“Love Island USA” will crown season seven's winning couple Sunday evening after a tumultuous season

Talks between Health Secretary and BMA to take place next week – report

Resident doctors in England are set to walk out for five consecutive days from 7am on July 25 amid a pay dispute with the Government.

The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York

Sotheby's is putting some rare items up for auction, including what it calls the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth

US aid cuts halt HIV vaccine research in South Africa, with global impact

South Africa has played a historic, global role in scientific research, from COVID-19 vaccines to HIV

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is estimated to leave millions without health care. He insists ‘it’s not going to cause death’

About 11.8 million people are at risk of losing their health insurance, according to the Congressional Budget Office

Texas floods latest: Death toll rises to 129 as Trump argues Texans got ‘a lot of warning’ in advance

Local officials were repeatedly denied state funding for emergency flood warning system at Camp Mystic site but didn’t deploy Amber Alert-style warning according to report

New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?

The new tax law signed by President Donald Trump creates a federal tax deduction for interest on auto loans

Hundreds turned out to protest JD Vance’s family vacation to Disneyland. The next day the park shut down rides for his visit

Vice President JD Vance and his family visited Disneyland on Saturday after protestors condemned his California vacation amid ICE raids in the state.

California farmworker who fell from greenhouse roof during chaotic ICE raid dies

A farmworker who fell from a greenhouse roof during a chaotic ICE raid this week at a California cannabis facility has died

Trump voters say president’s tariffs are major red flag for them: new poll

Only half of Trump voters think his tariffs on China will benefit U.S. companies