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CBC.ca

B.C. drowning deaths rise sharply as safety groups urge life-jacket use

B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths, higher than any other provinces in Canada this year, according to the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society. It says at least 30 people have drowned in the province so far in 2026, a 50 per cent increase from the same point last year.

Ottawa tight-lipped on joining legal case against Trump sanction of Canadian ICC judge

Ottawa won't say whether it will intervene in support of a Winnipeg-born global judge who is asking a U.S. court to reverse sanctions ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump, which have left her unable to use a credit card or most major online vendors.

Venezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, says National Assembly president

The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez told reporters on Saturday, announcing that the distribution of housing to those affected will begin next week.

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists after Air Force One reporting

The Trump administration's move, which seeks to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury, should 'shock the conscience' of Americans, a New York Times lawyer says.

B.C.'s Highway 1 reopens in Fraser Canyon, but twin wildfires remain out of control

Officials reopened Highway 1 through British Columbia's Fraser Canyon on Saturday, but warned that active wildfire operations continue in the area.

Rare tick-bite allergy leaves Nova Scotia woman unable to eat meat or dairy

A Pictou County woman says she is afraid to leave her house after being diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a rare allergic reaction to meat and dairy linked to lone star tick bites.

What we know about the deadly charter boat sinking off B.C.’s coast

Here’s what we know about the deadly charter boat sinking off the shores of Richmond, B.C., the people who were aboard, concerns raised about the vessel and the investigation into the company that operated it.

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China after brushing past Taiwan, belting southern Japan

Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, with nearly two million people evacuating ahead of time. The storm has already struck parts of Japan and brushed past Taiwan.

'Conservation success story': Endangered whooping crane makes rare appearance in central Alberta

A whooping crane's appearance northeast of Calgary is being celebrated by local birdwatchers, with the rare sighting of North America's tallest bird being hailed as a chapter in the iconic animal's "conservation success story."
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Toronto Star

Two dead, four injured in shooting near Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto

The shooting broke out Saturday night at the annual festival, sending thousands fleeing in panic.

Blue Jays vs. Padres: Wild Yesavage walks 7, leaves in 2nd inning of loss to San Diego

Guerrero homer ties game in sixth, but ex-Jay France answers with one of his own.

Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Perhaps it is in Argentina's character that the reigning World Cup champion always finds a way to win.

St. Clair shooting recap: Two killed and multiple injured in shooting near annual street festival

Police said the shootings appear to be series of gunshots exchanged between two groups.

Cheering on England in the World Cup? This beloved Cabbagetown pub has some of the best food in town

House on Parliament, part of our Top 100 Under $100 guide, manages to be both cosy and lively.

All signs point to Honest Ed's as Mirvish Village redevelopment takes shape

Almost 10 years after the redevelopment began at Bloor and Bathurst, an iconic sign is back and stores are opening.

Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call

U.S. President Donald Trump suggests he has left standing orders for the military to destroy Iran if Tehran follows through on threats to kill him.

Princess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen Gu

LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, returned to Wimbledon for the women's final between Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova on Saturday as part of a Royal Box contingent that included tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.

'Much better deal': U.S. President Donald Trump confirms Gordie Howe bridge opening

Officials in both Canada and the U.S. have confirmed that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario to Michigan will open July 27.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. attacks Iran in response to vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran strikes Gulf Arab states

UAE warned the public of an incoming missile and drone attack while Iran closed the critical waterway

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times reporters after Air Force One security report

The subpoenas, which seek the journalists’ testimonies before a federal grand jury, mark a significant escalation in the administration’s clash with the media

U.S. seeks Iranian pledge on Strait of Hormuz as Trump says talks to continue

Washington and Tehran continue talks despite Trump’s declaration that a ceasefire between the two sides has ended

Eight dead, dozens wounded as Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles, drones

Zelensky urged allies to accelerate delivery of air defence packages pledged at NATO summit

On the Russian front lines, drones are changing the dynamics of war

Photojournalist Goran Tomasevic returns to the battlefield to document how Russian forces are waging a deadly war from a distance

China’s microdramas go big with racy plot lines, one 60-second episode at a time

One popular show attracted more than 4.6 billion views across its 90-episode first season

B.C. man wanted in U.S. is arrested in France

Indictment alleges Garinder Deo purchased cocaine and heroin to be shipped from California to Canada and the eastern U.S. for a crime group

Apple sues OpenAI, two former employees for trade secrets theft

Complaint alleges a co-ordinated effort to steal Apple’s confidential information, including product designs

Gordie Howe bridge set to open by late July after Canada, U.S. resolve dispute, sources say

Delay of ribbon-cutting ceremony that was scheduled for early June followed Trump’s earlier threats to block the bridge’s opening

King Charles hosts Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair rift

Harry, Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, met with the king and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House
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Global News

Trump and Iran’s supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal

The U.S. and Iran exchanged fresh threats Saturday as fragile talks continued, raising new doubts about efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports

Passengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.

Art museum covers gallery floor in peanut butter to honour late Dutch artist

Using 800 pounds of peanut butter, staff created a 25-square-metre hexagon on the floor of one of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen's galleries.

Talks with Iran to continue, but ceasefire is over, Trump says

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire.

Man killed in Houston ICE shooting was not target, lawmaker says

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia whose district includes the Houston neighborhood where the shooting occurred, said the agency has confirmed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo “was not a target.”

Russia’s gasoline output falls to 65 per cent after Ukrainian strikes: Sources

Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.

EU tells Meta to change ‘addictive’ design features on Facebook, Instagram

The European Union accused Meta on Friday of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked, and demanded changes.

Canadian fugitive arrested while at the gym in Colombia after 3 years on the run

The OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.

68-year-old man dies during special forces-inspired event on Welsh mountain

Race organizers say the event is 'used as the first major indicator of whether a candidate has the physical and mental aptitude to complete the legendary Selection course.'

‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from Erdoğan

A placard in the gift box says this was the first type of revolver manufactured in Turkey in the 1990s and that the commemorative firearms were made by Turkish firm MKE.
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New York Times

The World Is Cutting Ties With America. It’s Already Costing Us.

When other countries cut ties, Americans pay.

Serena Williams Is Back. Thank Goodness.

Until Serena Williams announced her return to tennis at 44, I never realized how much I needed her.

White House Directed Patel to Oversee Investigation Involving Times Reporting

The F.B.I. director spent about eight hours at the White House Friday focused on the effort, which led to the subpoenaing of several Times reporters who wrote about the security of Air Force One.

How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies

Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.

Toronto Police Search For Active Shooter After 2 Killed at Street Festival

The shooting disrupted a weekend Latino celebration where hundreds had gathered on Saturday evening.

How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar

The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era.

At Vigil, Sons of Man Killed by ICE in Houston Call for Accountability

The sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo recalled their father’s love of soccer and said they would “continue to keep fighting for him.”

Trump’s Posts on Singing Somali Schoolchildren Stir Anger in Minnesota

The state’s large Muslim and Somali communities expressed indignation after the president reposted a video of a kindergarten promotion ceremony, including comments noting the girls were in hijabs.

Videos Shed Light on Pursuit Before ICE Killing in Houston

Surveillance footage obtained by The Times shows ICE agents driving aggressively in unmarked vehicles, but the moment of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo remains murky.

What We Know About the ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo

Mr. Araujo was a father, a husband and a business owner who had moved to the United States 35 years ago from Mexico.

CNBC

U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon says

Iran has attacked ships using a route along Oman's coast protected by the U.S. military. Tehran demands vessels use a northern route through its waters.

While Musk's Neuralink drills into skulls, China's BrainCo bets the future of brain tech is wearable

Interest in brain-computer interfaces is rising as it promises to help people with compromised neural abilities.

Berkshire Hathaway gains ground, but still trails the S&P 500 as '26 enters second half

With 2026 a bit more than half over, Berkshire Hathaway's B shares are down 1.8% year-to-date and 12.4 percentage points behind the S&P 500's 10.7% gain.

Burnout, frustration and heartbreak: Amazon layoffs take their toll in saturated job market

In the eight-plus months since Amazon announced its most expansive job cuts ever, laid off workers have been thrust into an increasingly saturated labor market.

AstraZeneca's trial flop raises a bigger question: Is its pipeline premium becoming more vulnerable?

For years, AstraZeneca has commanded one of the richest valuations among large European pharma companies on the assumption that it consistently delivers results.

Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level'

The two companies entered into a high-profile partnership in 2024 when ChatGPT was integrated into the iPhone's operating system.

Trump admin eases export controls for UAE; Warren blasts 'corrupt' provision

The Commerce Department will favorably review exports involving MGX, which used a stablecoin linked to President Trump's family for a $2B Binance investment.

SK Hynix rises 13% in Nasdaq debut. Chairman tells CNBC 'demand is enormous'

SK Hynix has soared to a trillion-dollar market cap by serving some of the biggest names in technology, including Nvidia and Apple.

Stablecoin issuer Circle just got the greenlight to operate as a bank. The shares are up 5%

Stablecoin issuer Circle surged in premarket trading after the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted it approval to operate as a trust bank.

New Fed task force members share Chairman Kevin Warsh's embrace of AI

The three members of a task force advising the Fed on artificial intelligence are strong proponents of the technology.

Washington Post

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BBC

Champion Sinner wary of Zverev before Wimbledon final

Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but he is wary of French Open champion Alexander Zverev.

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter

The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?

McGregor injured 69 seconds into UFC comeback

Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 lasts just 69 seconds after the Irishman suffers a knee injury.

McGregor injured 69 seconds into UFC comeback

Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 lasts just 69 seconds after the Irishman suffers a knee injury.

US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

The strikes follow an attack on a Cyrpus-flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.

Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next

Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.

Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next

Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.

'Fresh arrest in killing of Widdecombe' and 'Saved by the Bell'

New arrest after death of Ann Widdecombe and Bellingham brings it home for England leads Sunday's papers.

At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting

Police say there was an exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the festival, and two firearms had been recovered from the scene.

Tuchel angry at 'lucky' and 'sloppy' England - can 'mentality' be enough?

England head coach Thomas Tuchel is praised by former England players for saying his players "got lucky" in World Cup quarter-final win over Norway - but match-winner Jude Bellingham disagrees.

The Independent

Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74

Focus turns to building stronger institutions in Africa to speed shift to renewable energy

Africa’s renewable energy transition is entering a new phase as the continent shifts from proving that clean energy works to building the institutions needed to deploy it at scale

US, UK and 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

The United States, United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries have reasserted that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal

Typhoon Bavi brings strong winds and rain to eastern China as more than 2 million people evacuated

Typhoon Bavi is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China

United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar

The United Arab Emirates is warning the public of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar

Iran-US war latest: Trump launches more strikes on Iran as Hegseth vows ‘now they pay’

Central Command confirmed Saturday night that its forces attacked Iran in retaliation for the nation’s alleged attack on a civilian-crewed container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Two dead and at least 4 wounded in Toronto street festival mass shooting, police say

Toronto police warned the public that an active shooting was underway Saturday night at the city's Salsa on St Clair festival

Shooting near Toronto street festival kills 2 people and wounds 4, police say

A shooting near a Toronto street festival has killed two people and wounded four others

Messi and Argentina take a 1-0 lead over Switzerland into halftime of World Cup quarterfinal

Lionel Messi got Argentina off to a brilliant start against Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals

Kash Patel instructed by the White House to oversee investigation into NYT journalists: report

An FBI official reportedly demanded that the New York Times and other outlets reveal who told them about alleged Air Force One defensive deficiencies