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CBC.ca
The National | Team Canada returns from historic World Cup
July 5, 2026 | The Canadian men’s soccer team is back home after a historic run at the FIFA World Cup. An out of control wildfire forces dozens from their homes in B.C. And, fans get a taste of Taylor Swift’s wedding.
Train derails northeast of Montreal, police say no injuries
Police in Repentigny, Que., say a train derailed in the city's Le Gardeur sector on Sunday afternoon. There were no reports of injuries.
Metro Vancouver workers responsible for cleaning, maintaining parks and trails walk off the job
Over 100 workers with Metro Vancouver's regional parks walked off the job on Sunday, with the union citing member frustration over lack of movement in talks with the district.
Belgium 'astonished' after FIFA suspends U.S. forward's 1-game ban, allowing him to play Monday
Folarin Balogun's one-game ban was surprisingly suspended by FIFA, clearing the American forward to play in the team's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, a decision that was praised by U.S. President Donald Trump and promoted outrage from the Red Devils.
2 people pulled from Montreal's Lachine Canal overnight in critical condition
Rescue teams spent hours looking for two individuals in Montreal's Lachine Canal in the overnight hours of Saturday to Sunday. They were both taken to hospital in critical condition.
Shifting winds around Wrigley, N.W.T., causing fire to 'hiccup'
"So far our lines have held," say N.W.T. Fire officials. As of Sunday, the fire remains out of control, but there have been no reports of structure loss.
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation declares state of emergency over rising floodwaters in Manitoba
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has declared a state of emergency on Saturday as floodwaters quickly rise in the western Manitoba community and surrounding areas.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Eight wounded, including four children, after July Fourth cookout shooting near Coney Island
The shooter fled but police did recover a gun, police commissioner says
White supremacist march counts as free speech in ‘messy democracy,’ says U.S. Interior Secretary
Hundreds of masked Patriot Front members marched through Washington on Saturday
Rutte faces challenge meeting Trump’s demands at NATO summit
NATO chief often employs outright flattery to dissuade U.S. President from acting on threats to abandon alliance
Trump administration not seeking new bids, will use same company to repair Reflecting Pool
U.S. President claims 350-foot gash was cut into pool’s liner in midst of recent renovations
Trump offers to help Putin resolve Ukraine war in Fourth of July phone call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he also spoke to Trump
Russia has been waging hybrid warfare against Britain for its support of Ukraine
Intimidation incidents and cyberattacks have intensified over the past two years, bringing the nuclear powers closer to open conflict
U.S. Supreme Court to hear gun, LGBT, voting rights cases in October term
Court has steadily moved American law rightward this decade with its 6-3 conservative majority
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires in Portugal
Authorities warn of toxic smoke as blaze break out outside of Thessaloniki, Greece
Crowds call for Trump’s death during funeral for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Thousands chanted ‘Death to America’ and ‘Death to Israel’ as they called for revenge over the Feb. 28 attack
Canadian, U.S. air forces stage joint flypast in Ottawa for Fourth of July
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra used the occasion to promote Canada’s incoming F-35 fleet
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Global News
B.C. rescuers helped locate young survivor in Venezuela quake rubble
Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue members returned from Venezuela after helping search earthquake rubble, where their work contributed to the rescue of a young boy.
Iran’s top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran's top officials attended prayers for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling a new confidence in their safety as calls grow for the killing of U.S. President Donald Trump.
1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden in a star-studded ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with a performance by Stevie Nicks.
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday.
Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report says
Canada's threat assessment agency says Iran's intelligence service may be behind acts of violence.
Ukrainian woman who disguised herself as man named as Monaco bombing suspect
The International Criminal Police Organization named Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, in a Red Notice posted on its website seeking her arrest.
Trump ‘has not forgotten’ about threats to seize Greenland, U.S. envoy says
Jeff Landry, the special envoy to Greenland and the sitting governor of Louisiana, said Trump told him the U.S. needs to 'get Greenland' during a phone call last weekend.
Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise affects more than 120 passengers
The CDC said that 102 passengers and 23 crew members reported becoming ill during the voyage on the Ruby Princess, travelling from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.
Meet Neil, the 1-ton seal going viral for destroying cars in Australia
In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled himself onto land for his twice-yearly tour of beachside towns in southern Tasmania state.
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New York Times
Mexico’s World Cup Moment Is Pure, Fragile Magic
In Mexico City, World Cup euphoria is overshadowing political gloom.
Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid in Democrats’ Heated Michigan Primary
The state senator sought to carve a middle path between a left-wing candidate and one backed by the party establishment, but she gained little traction.
At Trump’s Direction, Federal Agencies Are Abandoning Discrimination Cases
President Trump has tried to scale back anti-discrimination regulations that date back decades. Federal agencies have heeded his call.
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.
The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA has nullified a suspension for a red card received during the World Cup.
White House Criticizes Smithsonian Museum for ‘Extreme Political Activism’
A scathing report released on the Fourth of July says the National Museum of American History downplays the role of the founders while emphasizing social justice.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
Critics say the administration is weakening public safety. Proponents say regulations would be where they were before President Joseph R. Biden took office.
The Main Attraction at Africa’s Most Lucrative Horse Race? Black Wealth.
In South Africa, where the Black majority was excluded from the economy for generations, the annual Durban July event is a chance to celebrate luxury and high society.
Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral
Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to project strength at a time of great uncertainty for Iran.
Wikipedia Is Battling for the Soul of the Internet
The internet’s largest stockpile of free knowledge is under threat from MAGA, A.I. and foreign autocrats. A bibliophile ex-ambassador is here to help.
How Meta’s Threads Became as Popular as X
The social platform that Meta once positioned as a rival to Elon Musk’s X now has 500 million monthly users. It increasingly resembles Reddit.
CNBC
Trump asked FIFA to review Balogun's World Cup game suspension: Reports
Folarin Balogun was surprisingly cleared by FIFA to play for the United States Men's National Team in the World Cup against Belgium on Monday.
Cargo vessel in Red Sea reports coming under attack, UK maritime body says
The incident was reported in one of the world's most crucial trade transit routes amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.
I’ve worked with over 5,000 kids: I swear by this No. 1 parenting rule—it’s ‘surprisingly simple’
Child development expert Siggie Cohen, who has worked with over 5,000 families, shares one communication mistake she sees parents make every day. Here's why she says it can backfire, when to set clear boundaries and how to use questions more effectively.
UK and France agree with Oman to ensure safety of its territorial waters
France said it has deployed mine countermeasures to the Middle East, including two mine-hunting ships.
From Macron to Modi, governments are rolling out the red carpet for AI giants
Macron and Modi are courting tech CEOs as France and India seek AI data center investment and cloud infrastructure.
Iran begins six-day funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei nearly four months after his death
Iran plans a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies across Iran and Iraq before burial in Mashhad.
Feds seek lower prison term for $100M New Jersey deli fraudster — but some reasons why are hidden
James Patten is the third person who will be sentenced in the stock manipulation scheme related to Hometown International, a company that owned just one deli.
Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel
The heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. grids and may force some to change their plans on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO
The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump’s Washington.
The Tech Download: Amazon’s devices chief Panos Panay on tech giant's AI gadget push
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down Amazon's Panay on the latest episode of The Tech Download podcast.
Washington Post
Families of children killed in strike on Iranian school join leader’s funeral
In Iran, the school deaths have become a symbol for U.S.-Israeli brutality and an unjust war. The Washington Post is reporting from the country under restricted conditions.
Turkey sees its status in NATO rise, thanks to its weapons factories and Trump
A friendship between presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and a need for weapons production, has changed how other NATO countries treat Turkey.
Putin visits military installation, vowing to take more of Ukraine
The Russian president donned military fatigues as he tried to counter a narrative that Moscow is stumbling in its war after Ukrainian drone strikes set off an acute fuel shortage.
In Tehran, huge throngs mourn assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled over the Islamic Republic of Iran for 37 years, was killed along with several family members in an airstrike in February.
On July Fourth, Pope Leo urges U.S. to welcome, protect and assist immigrants
In Lampedusa, island gateway to Europe, the U.S.-born pope stressed human dignity and told America: "in every generation" immigrants "helped to shape the nation’s character.”
Iran’s leader was killed in February. The country will finally bury him.
For the surviving Iranian regime, the funeral offers an opportunity to project power after withstanding months of war with Israel and the United States.
In a hit low-budget film, Beijing sees a way to court Chinese communities abroad
“Dear You,” a Teochew-language family drama and migration story, has raised fraught questions of identity among some Chinese communities abroad.
BBC
UK's third heatwave of the year begins - but how will it be different?
As some parts of the UK start to experience their third heatwave of the year, Simon King explains how this one could be different from the last.
Staying up for the match? How to handle a 2am kick-off
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.
Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts
The storm, with winds of nearly 290km/h (180mph) and gusts of 350km/h, is lashing the island of Rota.
Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds
Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.
Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
The Papers: 'Farage: I've done nothing wrong' and 'hangover of God'
Reports Reform UK leader Nigel Farage did not declare benefits from an ally in the year before he became an MP lead a number of papers.
Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Florian Balogun's leaves many unanswered questions.
Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Florian Balogun's leaves many unanswered questions.
England's match with Mexico delayed by an hour
England's World Cup last-16 match with Mexico in Mexico City is delayed by one hour because of severe weather and is set to kick off at 02:00 BST.
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France
The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.
The Independent
Canada to decide between German, South Korean submarine bids on Monday
Canada is expected Monday to choose between German and South Korean bids to build a multibillion-dollar fleet of 12 submarines
Former CDC official says RFK Jr. has done ‘irreparable harm’ to his agency: ‘Really difficult to recover from’
Dr. Debra Houry left the CDC in August because she ‘could no longer protect the scientific integrity of the public’
Farage’s future in doubt as Reform sent into panic by fresh allegations
Speculation grows about Farage’s position over claims he failed to declare benefits including staff, security and accommodation – as political opponents call for investigation
Trump goes on manic 105-post Truth Social free-for-all hours after his July 4 MAGA-fest is beset by weather chaos
Trump’s Truth Social posts ranged from criticizing a federal judge who ruled against him to sharing an photo of actor Macaulay Culkin
Daily weight loss pill available in UK pharmacies from today
The Wegovy tablet became the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss to be approved by the UK’s medicines regulator last month
Woman killed in Nottinghamshire skydiving incident
The 22-year-old woman was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene
Two councils in England still without leader two months on from May local elections
The elections on May 7 resulted in 64 local authorities failing to see any single party secure a majority of seats
Burnham’s tax plan to save Britain’s high streets ‘could cost £880m a year’
The policy could exempt more than 140,000 additional small high street firms from paying business rates altogether
Five Iron Golf launches in London as part of £20m UK expansion plans
Hundreds of jobs will be created under plans for 10 sites across major cities.
Burnham’s business rates plan to boost high street ‘could cost around £880m’
Forecasts by global tax firm Ryan suggest proposals could lift more than 140,000 additional small premises out of paying business rates.
