The following news headlines are aggregated from external websites using Google News or RSS feeds supplied with permission for use from the publishers. We provide these headlines for the convenience of our readers and are not responsible for content on external websites (please refer to our privacy policy for more information).
CBC.ca
Kesha surprises Newfoundland singer on stage | The Moment
Singer Julia Dawson tells The National about the moment pop star Kesha came on stage at Zimmy's at the JAG hotel in St. John’s to sing Come Together by the Beatles with her.
Oliver Jones, Montreal-born jazz pianist, Canadian musical icon, dead at 91
Oliver Jones, the Montreal-born legendary jazz musician who performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival every year from 1981 to 1999, has died at the age of 91.
People protest Alberta's dual practice health model outside premiers conference
Advocates are urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money.
Canada is rolling out new graphic image warnings on cigarette packs
Experts have welcomed a new series of graphic images on cigarette packaging in Canada, which will be required by August 1, noting they lead to 'significant increases in the effectiveness' of health warnings.
Why there’s hope Quebec will greenlight direct-to-consumer alcohol sales like other provinces have
Nine premiers across Canada have agreed it’s time to remove the trade barriers preventing people from buying alcohol from other provinces. Christine Fréchette says Quebec subscribes to the objectives of the agreement, but certain laws haven’t been amended that would allow it to come into force.
Regina hospitals still haven't cleaned up the hand-washing problem diagnosed in 2018
Saskatchewan Health Authority says hand hygiene is important for preventing hospital-acquired infections, but does not say why auditor's 2018 recommendations have yet to be fully implemented.
Convoy leader Lich's bail conditions would be 'top priority' if travel allowed, Rebel News founder says
Rebel News founder Ezra Levant told an Ottawa judge Wednesday that it would be his company’s "top priority" to ensure Tamara Lich complies with her court-ordered bail conditions if she is allowed to travel internationally as an employee of the right-wing media outlet.
Meet the Canadian woman who was Matt Damon's stunt double in The Odyssey
Matt Damon's biceps in The Odyssey have been getting plenty of attention lately — but not for the reason some might think.During a recent interview, Damon was quick to confess that, in at least one key scene in Christopher Nolan's action-fantasy epic, those impressive arms–belonged to someone else.
'Lost Canadians' law opens door for U.S. descendants of Acadians to become citizens
Nadine Morin, a documentation specialist at the Anselme-Chiasson Centre for Acadian Studies at the Université de Moncton, said she's received genealogy requests from at least 30 people since January.
France's heat wave in June tied to 5,700 more deaths than normal
At least 5,700 more people than usual died in France last month during a historic heat wave, French public health officials say.
Advertisement - content continues below
Toronto Star
Blue Jays vs. Rays: Toronto falls to 10 games under .500, now 1-5 since the break
Kirk's home run in the seventh inning was the Jays first in 44 innings.
One in six products on Trump tariff list aren't Canadian exports, officials say
One trade lawyer said that the list seems crafted to target certain provinces, adding that right now "my view is you can't trust the U.S."
Ford minister's riding association paid for sushi-rolling, meals in Florida as fundraising surged
Labour Minister David Piccini's riding association spent $40,000 on expenses that included sushi-rolling classes as fundraising surged in 2024.
Controversial online activist to run against Toronto councillor following ethics complaint clash
Daniel Tate's online advocacy group IntegrityTO has gained thousands of followers for his gloves-off approach to criticizing Toronto progressives, and has faced allegations of toxifying local politics.
Jack Layton's son considers run for NDP in Beaches—East York: Sources
Mike Layton, a former city councillor, is considering a run for the NDP in the upcoming Beaches—East York federal by-election, the Star has learned.
Ontario wildfire map: Track where the smoke is going this week with our tool
Toronto air quality warnings lifted this week after northern Ontario's wildfires blanketed the city with haze last week. Check where and how the smoke is moving.
Two 17-year-old brothers wanted for first-degree murder in 'targeted' Brampton shooting
Earlier this month, a man in his 20s died in hospital after a shooting near Chinguacousy Road and Wanless Drive. Police say the suspects and victim knew each other.
Canadians divided over Mark Carney's Gordie Howe Bridge deal: 'Canada had no choice'
Readers weighed in after new details emerged about the Gordie Howe Bridge revenue-sharing agreement. Here's what they said:
Are you looking to book a TDSB permit for the fall for pickup sports or other programs? You might run into problems
The board confirmed its online booking system is not currently operational but did not answer questions about why.
SickKids doctor charged with possession of child sex abuse materials, medical licence suspended
Police said "at this time" they do not believe the material was related to the doctor's practice.
Advertisement - content continues below
Globe and Mail
OpenAI says its AI technology went rogue in an ‘unprecedented’ hack of another company
OpenAI said Tuesday that its AI systems recently went rogue, breaking out of a testing environment and autonomously hacking into another AI company called Hugging Face.
U.S. House narrowly passes $1.15-trillion defence bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
NDAA passes in 216 to 212 vote, authorizing unprecedented spending for the military and a boost to Pentagon ties with Israel
U.S. reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia, Energy Department says
Deal will allow Saudi Arabia to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium
What is the Cockroach movement behind the protests in India?
The student-led movement has rattled the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Fans of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' attend first sold-out IMAX screening in L.A.
Fans lined up outside Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre on July 16 for a sold-out IMAX screening of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' with many saying they had secured tickets a year in advance.
Why are Iran and the U.S. trading blows again?
For both sides, the Strait of Hormuz has become the main bone of contention
Nicolás Maduro's U.S. drug trafficking case to begin on June 1
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been held at a Brooklyn jail since U.S. forces seized them from their Caracas home and brought them to New York in early January. Neither spoke during Wednesday's 15-minute hearing. Both have pleaded not guilty.
U.S. House adopts $95-billion package for Iran war, GOP priorities over Democratic objections
Democrats say money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans
Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s U.S. drug trafficking case to start on June 1
Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been held at a Brooklyn jail since U.S. forces seized them from their Caracas home in January
Mamdani urges federal government to arrest Netanyahu, says New York doesn’t have authority
New York Mayor describes the Israeli prime minister as a ‘war criminal’ and says he is not welcome in New York City
Advertisement - content continues below
Global News
Nicolas Maduro to face trial on U.S. drug trafficking charges in June 2027
A judge set the June 1 trial date at the request of lawyers on both sides, with the approved schedule giving time for the defence to challenge the indictment this fall.
Saudi Arabia nuclear pact with U.S. may create path to uranium enrichment
The Trump administration released scant details of the deal, but sources said it paves the way for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.
Toronto pro-Palestinian protester charged with terrorism over alleged Hamas links
Ahmad Hassan Hajahmad, 33, was arrested following a joint investigation by the Toronto police hate crime unit and the RCMP national security team.
Adolf Hitler’s birthplace in Austria is now officially a police station
Adolf Hitler was born on 20 April 1889 in a rented apartment in the building and spent the early weeks of his life there before his family relocated to Passau in southern Germany.
Oil prices spike, global stock markets mixed as Iran war escalates
The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading Wednesday, while oil prices climb another 3 per cent as fighting continues in the war with Iran.
Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 at a record rate: officials
The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said 1,031 deaths have been confirmed from the fast-spreading and incurable Bundibugyo virus behind the outbreak.
France says it saw 5,700 more deaths than usual in record June heat wave
Public Health France said the excess mortality, with 36% more deaths that would normally have been expected, was the highest from any heat wave since 2003.
Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery with no jewels after $100-million heist
Visitors are once again welcome to examine the Apollo Gallery's richly decorated 17th-century interior, created under a young King Louis XIV.
Modelling scout with ties to Jeffrey Epstein found dead outside Paris
Daniel Siad's body was discovered on Monday evening, and an autopsy will be carried out to determine the cause of death, French prosecutors said.
U.S. and Iran renew strikes as conflict expands in Middle East
The United States and Iran exchanged fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, as officials in both nations called into question diplomatic efforts to stop the war.
Advertisement - content continues below
New York Times
Late Night Rags on Trump and His Cabinet Joining TikTok
“Right now TikTok is, like, ‘Oh, no, are we the new Facebook?’” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”
Haiti Needs Stability, Not Mass Deportations
Deporting Haitian migrants will further destabilize a country in crisis.
Amish Shah Wins Democratic Primary in Swing Arizona House District
Dr. Amish Shah, who beat the choice of the party’s House campaign arm, will face Jay Feely, a Republican, in a battleground district that covers parts of Phoenix.
Diesel Crisis Puts Poor Farmers Around the World at Risk
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has limited the shipment of diesel, depriving farmers of fuel for irrigation pumps and threatening the food supply.
Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.
How to Eat a 2,000-Pound Fish? These Orcas Choose to Pulverize It.
Marine biologists in Mexico captured video of a strange maneuver that killer whales used to shred their meal.
Former Head of All-Girls School Indicted, Accused of Ignoring Abuse Reports
Jean Norris, who ran Miss Hall’s School in Massachusetts, was charged with reckless endangerment of a child. A former teacher under her tenure faces three rape charges.
What Visuals Show About Recent Damage to U.S. Military Sites in the Middle East
Video footage and satellite images reveal new details about Iranian strikes on U.S. targets during the latest flare-up in fighting.
Massachusetts House Passes Bill That Would Loosen Late-Term Abortion Rules
The bill would leave it to physicians to decide if an abortion is necessary after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Current law allows such abortions only under certain circumstances.
Mamdani Knew He Couldn’t Arrest Netanyahu. But He Could Denounce Him.
In a video message, the mayor of New York City said he could not legally arrest Israel’s prime minister but reinforced his position as a voice of the international left.
CNBC
'Project Firepower': Inside Rheinmetall's gunpowder expansion as Europe races to replenish its ammunition
Scarcity of gunpowder is seen as a choke point for ramping up production of ammunition for militaries, and a barrier for Europe to ensure defense sovereignty
Oil prices climb after tanker struck off Saudi Arabia, Trump escalates Iran threats
Oil prices rose after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure in response to any attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Hedge funds circle UK stocks as new PM Andy Burnham pledges 'new economic model'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's overhaul of Britain's domestic policy could fuel a range of trading opportunities in U.K. stocks.
Silver and gold prices stage a cautious rebound — but analysts see slim hopes for a sustained rally
Precious metals have rallied in recent days, but analysts say prices could face a difficult path back to all-time highs achieved earlier this year.
Gen Z protests led by India’s 'Cockroach party' are testing Modi’s leadership
Student protests organized by a pseudo-political outfit, Cockroach Janta Party, are gaining momentum as they challenge the political establishment.
These Japanese AI winners don’t make chips. They make toilets, glass fiber and seasoning
A toilet maker, a glass fiber manufacturer and the maker of MSG have in Japan have become major beneficiaries of the AI boom.
Chip firm priced as China's most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platform
The outsized premium was due in part to offshore investors who, locked out of the highly anticipated listings, turned to crypto for a parallel market.
Inside India newsletter: Skyroot rocket puts India alongside U.S., China in private orbital launch
Indian startup Skyroot joins Chinese and American private companies in the race to launch satellites in low orbit.
Alphabet and Tesla test Wall Street's patience as AI spending overshadows growth
Shares of Alphabet and Tesla dipped after the companies reported massive spending increases in their quarterly earnings reports.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump ratchets up war rhetoric, Houthis target Red Sea
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated threats against Iran, saying he would bomb power plants and bridges in the country.
Washington Post
Sorry, this feed is currently unavailable.BBC
Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.
Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?
It's been going for 96 years - but many doubted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which open in Glasgow on Thursday, would happen. So what could the future hold for the event?
One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees, so why are English midfielders so in demand?
Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years, BBC reveals
The BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated.
Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake up call'
A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".
'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.
The Papers: 'Row over early prison release' and 'Gary's back of the net tax'
A number of the papers are focusing on a review of the early prison release programme.
Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.
US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.
The Independent
Voices: ‘Scientists raised the alarm’: Readers say Britain’s food shortages were man-made long before this drought
Our community say Britain's food shortages are down to years of political and economic choices, not just a lack of rain – from Brexit and land-use policy to the country's reliance on food imports
Andy Burnham cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England
The discount will apply to nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims there is ‘toxic atmosphere’ in Putin’s inner circle after battlefield failures
Ukrainian president says Kremlin aides signalling Russian leader alone responsible for frontline losses
Asian shares are mostly higher and Mideast tensions push Brent crude past $96
Asian shares are mostly higher, while the intensifying war with Iran pushed Brent crude past $96 a barrel
Iran-US war latest: Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers as Tehran warns Trump of ‘eye for an eye’ response
Attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea would likely cause further economic chaos
Thai authorities hunt for suspects after an attack in troubled south kills 5 soldiers
Thai authorities are searching for those responsible for a deadly attack in the country's troubled deep south
What a reporter learned covering the impact of USAID cuts on aid workers-turned-sex workers in Nepal
Associated Press reporter Kristen Gelineau, who has been covering the impact of the U.S. foreign aid cuts, reported and wrote the story of how the cuts have prompted scores of unemployed aid workers in Nepal to turn to sex work to survive
Great Barrier Reef faces mass bleaching and collapse as El Nino builds record strength, scientists warn
Scientists say coming event threatens to kill coral across large stretches of reef and wipe out some species in particular areas
PHOTO ESSAY: By a dark, dangerous highway in Nepal, aid workers fired by USAID cuts turn to sex work
For years, aid workers in central Nepal visited the shadowy spot alongside a darkened highway where transgender sex workers gather each night, offering them free HIV tests and counseling. Today, those aid workers still visit this spot — but this time, as sex workers themselves.
What to know from the AP's report on the impact of USAID cuts on impoverished aid workers in Nepal
After the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide lost their jobs
