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CBC.ca
Fort Simpson, N.W.T. lifts evacuation order, relieved residents begin returning Saturday
Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday July 18, people will be allowed to board the ferry and return home.
Abducted Alberta children possibly in B.C.: RCMP
The case is connected to an Amber Alert that was issued on July 8 and then rescinded
Accused Bishnoi gang member living in Alberta ordered deported
An Alberta man accused of working for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been ordered deported by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).
AFN calls on Ottawa, provinces to protect treaty rights in wake of Alberta separatism
First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to protect treaty rights from, what they say are, threats posed by Alberta separatism.
From deficit to surplus? Alberta's bleak budget outlook 'changed dramatically' as oil prices rise
Alberta's financial outlook has taken a dramatic turn after the province previously forecasted a $9.4-billion shortfall. Surging oil prices could mean the province finishes the fiscal year in the black.
William Shatner is boldly going to Riot Fest with his heavy metal band
Here's something that probably wasn't on your 2026 bingo card: 95-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner has a new heavy metal band, and they're releasing an album that he plans to debut this summer at a music festival in Chicago.
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation surprised by trust fees levied by Jeff Rath, seeks to remove him as trustee
The chief of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says he learned only this week about millions of dollars in fees allegedly charged to the band’s trust fund by lawyer Jeff Rath in 2023 and 2024.
Chloe Fineman exits SNL after 7 seasons
Saturday Night Live cast member Chloe Fineman will exit the show after seven seasons, the comedian announced Thursday on Instagram.
Remains of 2 girls who died at residential school brought home to Łutselk'e
Deninu Kųę́ First Nation Chief Louis Balsillie escorted Denise Boucher and Alice Abel’s small wooden caskets by plane on Thursday morning to Łutselk'e. The remains were then driven to a graveyard next to the Snowdrift River, where a burial ceremony was held for each of them.
U.S. and Iran each target infrastructure in latest strikes of war
The United States on Friday launched a seventh straight night of attacks on Iran, which in turn struck U.S. allies in the Gulf, as both sides targeted infrastructure while shipping in the Strait of Hormuz came under further assault.
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Toronto Star
Police identify two 17-year-old brothers wanted for first-degree murder in Brampton shooting
The names and photos of the suspects have been temporarily released under a court order in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Ontario wildfire evacuees tell of fleeing in the falling ash
Thunder Bay has become a hub for people from across the region forced to flee, many wondering about the what-ifs.
15-year-old Mercedes driver and passenger critically injured in Scarborough road race crash
The Mercedes and a Lamborghini SUV were racing on Highway 2A when the Mercedes struck a Ford F-150 pickup truck. A man and a baby in the truck were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Recap: Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke; air quality improved Friday
Toronto's air quality improved to moderate and low risk Friday, with Saturday rain expected to alleviate it further.
Anita Anand says Canada staying in International Criminal Court, despite U.S. push
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that all diplomatic tools would be on the table to pressure countries to help dismantle the court, but Canada's government has not changed its position.
Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
Trump goes to social media to call this week's smoky air "filthy, polluted, and unhealthy" and add that he will talk to PM Mark Carney about it.
Judge grants Frank Stronach rare post-conviction mistrial. Civil lawyer's claims 'entirely different' from sex assault complainant's trial testimony
The unexpected ruling came after Stronach's lawyer argued a civil lawyer's claims "directly contradicted" the testimony of one complainant. Stronach remains convicted on one count dating to an incident in 1977.
Torontonians are seeing and smelling wildfire smoke indoors. Here's why, and what spaces might be more protective
These are the factors that contribute to air pollution travelling from the outdoors to inside your home or office.
Tourism Minister Stan Cho quits cabinet over Toronto hotel expense claims
Cho stepped down Friday, the morning after Ford said his hotel spending was "totally unacceptable" for an MPP who lives just 6 km for Queen's Park.
Which mask protects best against wildfire smoke? How to stay safe as Toronto's air is compared to smoking 4 cigarettes
While the orange haze has subsided, Toronto's air is still a health risk. Experts share tips for protecting yourself.
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Globe and Mail
Former federal NDP contender Estabrooks looks to run provincially
Announcement comes a day after Nenshi, who won the seat in a byelection last year, announced he will run in Calgary in the next election
Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke
Smoke has created an ‘incalculable’ expense for the U.S., President says
Quebec government approves Big O renovation plans
Stadium renos are expected to be complete by 2028
Lettuce served at Taco Bell identified as a source of U.S. diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
Taylor Farms is the supplier of cyclospora-contaminated produce, source says, but other businesses could be at risk
Israeli strike kills at least eight, injures 20 at Gaza funeral
Mourners were attending a funeral in the central Gaza Strip on Friday for a person killed by another Israeli strike when the attack occurred
Andy Burnham set to become Britain’s prime minister after being named Labour Party Leader
Former Greater Manchester mayor will be sworn in on Monday to replace departing PM Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham becomes British Labour leader; next stop – prime minister
Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North,' was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade, on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK.
As a wartime president, Trump just declared war on his own government
The President diverged from other wartime U.S. leaders with election-manipulation claims in his Thursday night address
Ottawa boosts support for Venezuelans still reeling from earthquakes
Canada will now match up to $7-million in donations
U.S. networks should have licences revoked for not airing prime-time speech, Trump says
Two major networks and CNN chose not to carry the address on cable, which the President described as ‘plot’ during his speech
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Global News
Accused Bishnoi gang associate agrees to deportation order
Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.
Laos charges in deadly tourist methanol poisoning not harsh enough: parents
Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in November 2024.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplier
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell in five U.S. states.
Major earthquake off Mexican coast triggers tsunami threat
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning.
U.S. strikes hit bridges in Iran, collapse tower at key port
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.
More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: poll
China executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.
Guitar maker Fender sues German retailer Thomann in copyright dispute
Fender argues that the Harley Benton-brand guitars developed and sold by Thomann, one of its largest global retail partners, copy the classic Strat shape.
Google must share search data, open Android to rival AI firms, EU says
The EU said it will support innovation and diversity in the field by enabling fair access to AI features on Android devices and search engines.
Iran’s former deputy interior minister tries to stop deportation from Canada
Seyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.
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.
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New York Times
Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs for Wildfire Smoke Over U.S.
The president said on Friday in a social media post that Canada was failing to manage its wildfire response as smoke has blanketed U.S. cities including New York and Chicago.
Sara Rodriguez, Lieutenant Governor, Quits Wisconsin Governor’s Race
One establishment candidate dropped out and another rejoined the race amid worries from some moderate Democrats that a democratic socialist might win the primary.
Mourning One Tragedy at Sea, a Family Is Devastated by Another
The Boisas went out on the San Francisco Bay to spread the ashes of one of their own. Then a wave toppled their boat.
Firms With Checkered Pasts Tied to Troubled Midtown Construction Project
Among those connected to companies that worked on 235 East 42nd Street were a man who once bribed city officials and a developer who gave a loan to Bernard Kerik.
The Rise and Fall of Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Mastermind
The popularity of drones, and the defense minister who heavily promoted them, helped lead to a clash in which President Volodymyr Zelensky sided with the military brass.
How Trump Abused the Power to Declassify America’s Secrets
The president is manipulating the intelligence community into a tool of misinformation.
Taylor Farms to Remove Products After Lettuce Is Linked to Cyclospora Cases
The California company grows produce in more than 12 states, and in Mexico and Canada. Taco Bell and food distributor Sysco have pulled Taylor Farms lettuce from supply chains.
Dozens of Wildfires Are Suddenly Burning in Oregon
The state told thousands of people to be ready to evacuate.
Billionaires Prepare $87 Million Ad Campaign to Block California Wealth Tax
A coalition backed by the Google co-founder Sergey Brin and wealthy tech investors is trying to neutralize a proposed one-time tax on the state’s richest residents.
Trump Endorses Graham for Senate, Scrambling South Carolina Primary
Senator Darline Graham had been seen as a caretaker for her brother’s seat after his sudden death. Now she has the president’s nod in what was shaping up to be a crowded fight to succeed Lindsey Graham.
CNBC
Chinese AI has leveled up, and brought renewed focus on the open weight model shift
It's the latest AI model from China to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.
The White House is dictating access to frontier AI models, shifting power from tech giants, sources say
The Trump administration is taking steps to control who gets access to the latest frontier models, people familiar with the matter told CNBC.
Taco Bell says it has removed lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak from its restaurants
Taco Bell, which the CDC linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak, will likely recover soon from the health safety scare, according to analysts.
SpaceX stock has cratered nearly 23% since the company joined the Nasdaq-100
SpaceX's stock plunged further on Friday, a day after it aborted a test flight for its Starship rocket at the last second.
Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of Hormuz
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is visiting the U.S. this week. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
Apple, Nvidia vie for title of world's most valuable company
Nvidia shares have underperformed in 2026 as Wall Street shifts to companies powering the infrastructure AI buildout.
Anthropic in early talks with Meta to acquire compute power
The talks come weeks after Anthropic announced a similar deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to use the computing capacity at its Colossus 1 data center
Epstein victims blast Trump attorney general nominee Todd Blanche after meeting
"Todd Blanche treated the meeting as a mere 'check-the-box' exercise intended to secure votes for his confirmation," said Epstein survivor Dani Bensky.
Economic outlook is worsening and Trump is getting blamed, CNBC survey finds
The public is as depressed about the economy as it has been since the years just after the pandemic, according to the All-America Economic Survey.
Oil prices rise after Kuwait says Iran attacked water desalination and power plant
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran escalated.
Washington Post
U.S. hits bridges and energy targets, Iran says, as strikes widen
The attacks on Iran’s infrastructure came on the sixth consecutive day of U.S. strikes. A retaliatory attack by Iran caused damage to a power and desalination plant in Kuwait.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Around 100 million people could experience unhealthy air this week. These simple tips will help protect your health.
After years of drone warfare, Ukraine is selling its ‘blood experience’ to allies
As unmanned aerial vehicles target Israel, Persian Gulf states and U.S. forces in the Middle East, Ukraine is selling equipment, giving advice and establishing joint production lines.
Iran threatens region’s infrastructure as U.S. strikes expand
Rhetoric sharpened on both sides after days of renewed attacks, with Iranian state media reporting strikes around Tehran.
Iran releases U.S. citizen in goodwill gesture, Trump says
Dena Karari had been trapped in Iran since December 2024, her attorney said. Several other Americans are believed to still be in Iranian custody.
Zelensky ousts popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program
Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, part of a rebooting of the government announced Sunday, prompted protests in Kyiv.
Problematic paragraph on Strait of Hormuz places strain on U.S.-Iran deal
Ambiguous language on who controls the key choke point has led to escalating conflict.
Wildfire smoke will worsen in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through Friday
More than 115 million people could be exposed to unhealthy air quality. See the forecast for 20 cities.
Snipers, warships and Europe’s escalating fight against cocaine smugglers
A French attack that disabled a drug-smuggling boat in the Atlantic opened a new front, but European proposals stop short of the Trump administration’s more aggressive tactics.
BBC
The Papers: 'The Burn supremacy' and 'Spice up your wife'
Britian's new prime minister Andy Burnham is the main focus of Saturday's papers.
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.
Conman targeted the elderly to defraud them out of millions
Steven Long stole £11.5m from 115 victims to fund his lavish lifestyle.
Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
Defiant Tuchel defends decisions and says loss is 'scar we carry now'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel defends his tactical decisions during the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina in a tense news conference.
Trump questions Kane's 'defensive' role in semi-final loss
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
'They made him a defensive player' - Trump questions Kane role in semi
US President Donald Trump joins criticism of England's tactics in their World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, by questioning Harry Kane's second-half "defensive" role.
Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same
Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change.
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
'My buyers dropped their offer by £15,000 the day before exchange': Gazundering and how to avoid it
It's a small but growing problem in the property market - here's how to protect yourself.
The Independent
Iran-US war latest: Tehran targets vessels in Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s seventh night of strikes on Iran
Iran claims to have stopped four vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and warns Gulf oil exports could be disrupted
Cut the number of choices you make each day. Your brain will thank you
The more choices you have, the better, right
International visitors came to the United States for soccer. Some saw beyond the clichés, too
From across borders and across oceans, they came to the United States to watch soccer
Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election
Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister on Monday
Powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Mexico leaves no immediate damage
Authorities reported no fatalities in any affected country
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs for wildfire smoke blanketing the US
‘The United States is being unnecessarily invaded by filthy, polluted, and unhealthy air,’ Trump wrote on Truth Social
Paul Pelosi charged with hit-and-run after California crash
Pelosi allegedly struck a legally parked car on the side of the road
Appeals court rules New Jersey assault weapons ban unconstitutional
This is the first time a federal appeals court has struck down a state ban on such weapons
Women amputees in South America train to be World Cup soccer contenders
Women amputees from 10 South American countries are training in Bolivia for the 2027 Women's Amputee Football World Cup
Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina 'will give it our all'
The lineup of sports legends simultaneously on the stage at Fanatics Fest on Friday night was almost absurd
