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CBC.ca

Cosby Show actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow sues his mother for $1.2M US

Tenisha Warner, widow of actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who drowned one year ago while on holiday with his family in Costa Rica, is suing his mother, Pamela Warner, for more than $1.2 million US over access to a trust that she says left out her and their nine-year-old daughter.

Boston Bar, B.C., residents ordered to 'leave now' due to new, fast-moving fire

The Fraser Valley Regional District has ordered anyone remaining in Boston Bar, B.C., to leave immediately due to a new fire south of the community.

The National | Carney pushes back on tariff threats

July 21, 2026 | The prime minister says he is ramping up trade talks with the U.S. as premiers push back on Trump’s threat of 50 per cent tariffs. Ontario’s wildfire response sparks calls for a public inquiry. And, the first group of Marineland whales arrive in their new homes.

2 tankers carrying Saudi oil reverse course in Red Sea after Houthi threat, amid widening U.S.-Iran war

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.

Man dead after police shooting at shopping plaza in North Vancouver

A man has died after a police shooting at a shopping plaza in North Vancouver Tuesday afternoon. Police officers responded to reports of a man armed with an "edged weapon" threatening people inside of a business at Westview Plaza, according to a release from North Vancouver RCMP.

No cross-border ceremony for Gordie Howe bridge in light of U.S. trade threats: minister

Canada will celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge this week, the federal minister of infrastructure said Tuesday— but there will not be a celebration with the United States.

Sobeys' parent company vows change to practice that blocked competing stores

One of Canada's major grocers has announced a new approach to competition around the land where its stores are located.

9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces

Provinces across Canada will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales — a step forward in breaking down interprovincial trade barriers that prevent the free movement of alcohol across Canada.

Conservation officers protect beached belugas in Churchill, Man., until tide returns

Manitoba Conservation officers Vitalii Skrynnyk and Owen Jones are relatively new to Churchill, but they already have a whale of a tale.

Zelenskyy replaces head of Ukraine's army amid calls from protesters to do so

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces and named his replacement, following days of mass protests in Kyiv, the country's capital, and other cities nationwide demanding his removal.
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Toronto Star

Blue Jays vs. Rays: It's over early as Tampa Bay scores a dozen against Toronto

The Rays' 12 runs were as many as the Jays have managed in their last six games.

Brampton woman accused of defrauding would-be renters of over $60,000

Police found 17 incidents related to the investigation, in which none of the victims got the accommodations they paid for or had their money returned.

OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an “unprecedented cyber incident.”

Cross-border bridge celebration 'inappropriate' after Trump's tariff threats: Canada

Canada will not be celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge with the U.S. in light of Donald Trump's latest tariff threats

Mark Carney backs provincial bans on U.S. booze as new tariff threat looms

The 30-day warning of new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has thrown a wild card into the annual conference of premiers and territorial leaders.

Canadian brewers and wineries don't want provincial governments to back down on U.S. booze bans

As premiers stood Monday by the choice to pull American products from liquor-store shelves, they got some support from the Canadian alcohol industry.

Kaylee Hottle, deaf 'Godzilla' actor, killed in car crash at 18

Hottle was a native signer of American Sign Language, and her family members are also deaf.

Toronto cop charged in Project South corruption probe pleads guilty to 2 counts

Const. Derek McCormick's conviction marks the first resolution of cases against the seven Toronto officers charged in the Project South.

Canada weighs retaliation as Donald Trump escalates trade war

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he spoke with Trump following Monday's announcement that the U.S. plans to impose more tariffs on Canadian goods.

SickKids doctor charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials

Police said "at this time" they do not believe the material was related to the doctor's practice.
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Globe and Mail

Trump approves nuclear deal that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, sources say

The deal, which is expected to be submitted to Congress for review, could be announced publicly as early as Wednesday, sources told AP

Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s U.S. trial proposed for June, 2027 start

Maduro faces a criminal trial on drug trafficking charges after U.S. Special Forces captured him and his wife in Caracas in January

Section 338 of the Tariff Act gives Trump an easy – but untested – way to impose new levies

The provision was long ago superseded by trade legislation, but Congress never explicitly repealed it

Trump’s latest tariffs read like a bartender’s shopping list

U.S. President’s list includes alcoholic beverages that Canada does not even produce

Iran war has cost U.S. $37.5-billion so far, Hegseth estimates in Senate hearing

U.S. Defense Secretary provides new estimate as he makes new funding request

Zelensky names replacement military chief after mass protests in Ukraine

Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi takes over as Ukraine’s commander-in-chief, while Zelensky also offered a new post to former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov

U.S. Senate committee advances Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead intelligence agencies

Narrow 9-8 approval sets up a floor vote on Clayton’s nomination, potentially early next week

U.S. anti-discrimination agency proposes ending employer reporting of race, sex data

Companies have been required to annually submit data on the race and sex of their employees since 1966

Israel builds earthen barrier inside Gaza Strip, further dividing Palestinian territory

The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, according to satellite imagery, further entrenching the division of the tiny Palestinian enclave.

France adopts sweeping social media ban for children under 15

France becomes first EU country to approve a blanket ban as concerns grow worldwide over harmful effects of digital content on kids
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Global News

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadership

Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanding his predecessor's removal and the defence minister's reinstatement.

Canada set to join European fighter jet program as an observer

Defence Minister David McGuinty, who is in the U.K. for a major international air show, has said the government is interested in learning more about the Global Combat Air Program.

Tate brothers fight extradition to UK after arrest on sex crime charges

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in federal court Monday for the first time since their arrest on Saturday and are being held in federal detention.

UK police charge man, 28, with murder of late politician Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry was charged after more than a week in custody on suspicion of murder and acts of terror. Police are continuing to investigate his motive.

Iran-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade.

Andy Burnham sworn in as new U.K. prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer

Burnham returned to Parliament in June by winning a risky special election and was sworn in as a member on July 12, hours after the unpopular Starmer announced his resignation.

U.S. strikes Iran over troop deaths as campaign against Tehran continues

Step by step, the U.S. and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled.

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.
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New York Times

Mamdani Calls Netanyahu a ‘War Criminal’ and Calls on U.S. to Arrest Him

Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged the United States to execute an international arrest warrant against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, which New York itself cannot do.

Saudis Reach Deal With U.S. That Could Let Them Enrich Nuclear Fuel

U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials have expressed opposition to such a plan, to be announced Wednesday, fearing that the kingdom could use a civilian nuclear project to develop nuclear weapons.

Election Denier Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Be Arizona’s Top Election Official

State Representative Alexander Kolodin will take on Adrian Fontes, the incumbent Democratic secretary of state, after defeating a more moderate Republican in the primary.

What Happened When Meta Used A.I. to Ban Accounts on Facebook and Instagram

Users said the technology mistakenly deleted their accounts. To resolve the issue, they still had to rely on A.I.

Trump Pick Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Challenge Arizona Governor

Representative Andy Biggs, a conservative Republican and an ally of the president, will try to unite Republicans against Gov. Katie Hobbs in a crucial swing state.

House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fight Looms

Republicans managed to push through legislation to fund the government through Dec. 4. But with Democrats opposed, the stage is set for a broader battle.

Tornadoes Are Reported in Kentucky as Storms Sweep Across the U.S.

Storms set off tornado warnings all the way to New York on Tuesday. Forecasters also warned of flash flooding.

Tornado Watch Issued for New York and Other Northeast Areas as Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Winds

New York was under a tornado watch, and forecasters warned that flash flooding was possible into the evening.

Whitney Cummings’s Trump Joke at Kennedy Center Is Cut From Netflix Special

At the Mark Twain Prize ceremony, the comedian Whitney Cummings made a joke about the president that seemed to refer to Jeffrey Epstein.

With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate

President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.

CNBC

Tehran's Hormuz threat risks global fallout, Rubio warns as U.S. strikes Iran for 11th straight night

His comments come as U.S. Central Command hit Iranian targets for an 11th straight night.

Wistron shares surge in Taiwan after opening of Texas AI superchip plant to supply Nvidia

Taiwan’s Wistron Corporation opens first U.S. facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

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.

Mamdani says New York lacks authority to arrest Netanyahu, calls him ‘war criminal’

Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is the target of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court related to the war on Gaza.

Trump plans steep tariffs on generic drugs starting in 2028 to spur U.S. production

The phased schedule is intended to push generic drugmakers to move production onshore.

CNBC Daily Open: AI race, potential tariffs and Middle East conflict continue to heat up

The U.S.-China AI race continues to intensify amid signs that the Trump administration could sanction China over "theft," while OpenAI ramps up IPO efforts.

Japan exports and imports grow at fastest pace in June since November 2022, beating estimates

Exports climbed 19.3%, while imports spiked 25.4% compared to June last year.

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.

Wall Street can wait: Why one U.S. biotech firm is listing in Hong Kong first

Global biotech firms are increasingly being drawn to Hong Kong for its growing investor base and proximity to Chinese pharmaceutical partners.

Nike to cut off thousands of online distributors in China, restructure digital footprint

Nike is streamlining its online business in China as the company looks to stabilize pricing and branding and get back to growth.

Washington Post

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BBC

France passes law banning under-15s from social media

The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

Ex-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving

Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.

US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site

The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.

Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family

The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.

Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.

Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance

The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.

'Burnham's power play' and Widdecombe 'hit 21 times with a hammer'

The papers are dominated by reports about the former MP's death and the prime minister's first full day in office.

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death

Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.

More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes

England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.

The Independent

Australian teenager charged with killing mother and attempting to murder sister

Police said suspect stabbed his 12-year-old sister but she managed to escape to nearby highway

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to attack nuclear site as Hegseth reveals staggering cost of war

Pentagon seeks billions of dollars to cover growing costs of conflict as fragile ceasefire collapses and casualties mount

Asian shares edge higher after Wall Street climb, even as Brent oil keeps rising

Asian shares are trading mostly higher, despite concerns about higher oil prices and inflation

Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East

President Donald Trump plans to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members recently killed in the Middle East

Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

Britain’s new leader, Andy Burnham, is facing the same old problem: How can he kickstart a sluggish economy so that growing companies and increased output generate enough additional revenue to boost defense spending and pay for everything else voters want without raising taxes

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro back to court for pretrial hearing in his US drug trafficking case

Nicolás Maduro will return to a New York courtroom as his lawyers continue their objections to the U.S. military action that snatched Venezuela’s president from power

Terrorism trial set to open in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The man who was convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie is going on trial again

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan

A small Texas town is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plans, arguing they could cause flooding and bypass legal processes

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky names new commander-in-chief and vows ‘deep strikes’ on Moscow will continue

President sacks former armed forces chief after days of street protests calling for him to go

After an extremely rare pregnancy, an Australian woman gives birth to identical quadruplet girls

An Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls after a pregnancy doctors described as incredibly rare