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CBC.ca
The National | Trump’s trade rep defends tariff threat
July 22, 2026 | Trump’s top trade representative defends a plan to put 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods to U.S. senators. Documents contradict Carney’s claims about how much the U.S. will get from the Gordie Howe bridge. And, what’s driving up the frequency of tornadoes in Canada.
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.
Ontario emergency minister's interview cut short after wildfire response questions
Ontario Emergency Preparedness Minister Jill Dunlop defended the province's wildfire response on CBC Radio's As It Happens on Tuesday, but her staff abruptly cut the interview short after she was asked to respond to criticism from community leaders.
Hours-long 911 outage that hit most of Manitoba shows flaw in 'integrity of the system': Brandon mayor
Brandon's mayor says Manitoba's emergency service needs to have "redundancy built in," after an outage at the city's 911 dispatch centre knocked out the service for hours across most of Manitoba Wednesday afternoon.
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Toronto Star
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.
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."
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.
Doug Ford's Alberta pipeline plan gets warmer response from Manitoba's premier
"I'm open to it," Wab Kinew said Wednesday of the proposed energy corridor that would pass through Saskatchewan and his province on the way to Ontario.
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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
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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.
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New York Times
Houthis Claim Strikes on 2 Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
The Saudi authorities had yet to confirm the hits, which would be the first attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia.
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.
With Saudi Deal, Trump Loosens Nuclear Standards for One Close Ally
Nuclear experts say it throws fuel on the smoldering fire of atomic proliferation, creating a destabilizing situation that could raise the risk of nuclear war.
Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound
The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.
Trump’s Plan for Science: More Money for A.I., Less for Universities
Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s science adviser, proposed overhauling how the government funds research. Democrats said Mr. Trump’s actions had weakened science.
The U.S. Signs a Nuclear Pact With Saudi Arabia
Also, Trump threatens to retaliate against civilian targets in Iran.
Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments
Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in cloud computing.
Doreen Broadnax, Famous (as Sparky D) for ’80s Rap Battle, Dies at 61
Tossing verbal grenades back and forth with Roxanne Shanté, she helped establish a lasting hip-hop truism: Bad blood is good business.
CNBC
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.
Why we're sticking with Alphabet despite an imperfect quarter and more AI spending
The market isn't in a forgiving mood, but we're not in a hurry to leave this stock behind.
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.
IBM lowers full-year forecast after earnings warning
IBM is now looking to improve productivity with artificial intelligence, including with a new coding tool called Bob.
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.
Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market
In 2013, Sony tweaked Xbox by showing how easy it was to share a PlayStation disc. Now, gamers say Sony has become exactly what it mocked.
Southwest Airlines' third-quarter forecast falls short as fuel bill climbs
Southwest Airlines reported a more than 9% increase in second-quarter profit as higher fares are increasingly helping the airline cover its fuel tab.
ServiceNow CEO defends the company's relevancy, touting a kill switch for rogue AI agents
ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott said the company is becoming increasingly important as businesses deploy more autonomous AI agents.
Tesla misses on earnings, as free cash flow turns negative and margins slide
Tesla's earnings report lands in the midst of a slide in the company's stock price even as its core auto business is rebounding.
U.S. signs nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia
The agreement will provide U.S. companies with access to Saudi Arabia's nuclear energy program, the Department of Energy said.
Washington Post
Why is Zelensky firing top leaders as Ukraine’s outlook improves?
Amid battlefield gains, President Volodymyr Zelensky removed popular officials in a major shake-up.
Latest combat deaths show risk has shifted to troops far from Iran’s borders
Trump flew to Delaware to honor soldiers killed in the Iran war, which has proved deadly for those far from the front lines.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, defends request for more
Some lawmakers appeared frustrated as they sought clarity on the Trump administration’s strategy for the conflict amid renewed hostilities and a $67 billion funding request.
Death of Moroccan man in Italian police custody sparks protests, violence
The death of Abderrahim Fakir in Italy drew parallels to the death of George Floyd.
Zelensky ousts Ukraine’s military commander as major shake-up continues
The dismissal of Gen. Oleksandr Syrsky came days after the Ukrainian president fired Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Trump meets with Lebanese leader, pledges support for peace efforts with Israel
The event marked the White House’s latest attempt to broker an Israeli pullout from southern Lebanon, where Israel has been fighting Hezbollah.
Nearly 100 U.S. troops injured in last two weeks of Iran war, Pentagon says
An intensifying cycle of violence has left at least three U.S. service members dead since the resumption of hostilities a week ago.
BBC
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.
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.
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests
The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.
Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England
Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.
Rain to return this weekend as parts of UK on brink of drought
Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains.
Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures
Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.
Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest
The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports.
Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries
Ukrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer Wildberries in a matter of days.
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs
The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.
The Independent
South American trade bloc's top court takes up unprecedented Peru illegal mining case
The Andean Court of Justice has admitted an unprecedented case against Peru over its handling of illegal mining, marking the first time the regional court will examine whether a member state failed to meet its obligations to combat the activity
Woman, 70, charged over murder of British expat in rural France
Karen Carter suffered multiple stab wounds outside her home in Trémolat in April last year
Former defence secretaries back Healey plan to use war bonds to boost defence spending
Rachel Reeves rejected joining the Global Defence Bank set up by Canadian PM Mark Carney, but her replacement John Healey is understood to be reconsidering it
What to know about the autopsy and investigation into Nolan Wells' death
The family of Nolan Xavier Wells is still grappling for answers about the 18-year-old athlete's death
Video shows unfazed passersby during fiery attack on New York federal building by ex-soldier
Security camera video shows some bystanders appeared to barely bat an eye when a man set off a fountain of fireworks then started a blazing fire outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan earlier this week
US signs nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow uranium enrichment
The deal is expected to last 30 years and involve US firms in developing the program
Passengers in Texas ICE shooting say officers not in danger, driver was parking when shots fired
Two witnesses have told a federal court the immigration agent who fatally shot a Mexican man in Houston on July 7 was in no danger of being run over
Trump bashes his hometown baseball team as Braves fans lap it up in Georgia rally: ‘They lose all the time’
Trump drags his hometown team through the mud as he panders for votes in key swing state Georgia
Iran-US war latest: Conflict in Middle East expands as Houthis bomb Saudi oil tankers after days of threats
Attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea would likely cause further economic chaos
Criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill dismissed
‘What I did was not a crime, it was never a crime,’ Murrill stated
