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CBC.ca
Canada will enter the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
CBC/Radio-Canada and the European Broadcasting Union have announced Canada will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.
Village People lead singer Victor Willis dead at 74
Victor Willis, Village People's lead singer and co-writer of hits including Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man, has died one day before what would have been the Dallas-born entertainer's 75th birthday.
How extreme heat is changing Europe
Cities across Europe have hit record temperatures during this year’s heatwave. As extreme heat becomes more common, what does it mean for life across the continent?
Why do we salute with 21 guns?
How did armed forces the world over settle on an uneven number like 21 that has no obvious symbolic value? The answer goes back to an age-old pursuit: administrative cost-cutting.
From Tamil to Cree to Mandarin, these stand-up comedians are using their mother tongue to land punchlines
Across Canada, a growing number of comedians are turning to their mother tongues on stage — not just as a stylistic choice, but as a way to tell more honest stories, reclaim histories shaped by migration and colonialism, and introduce audiences to perspectives not often heard.
The Vespa at 80: Why the Italian scooter remains the coolest thing on 2 wheels
Thousands of Vespa riders have been moving in swarms through Rome to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic Italian scooter, which became famous in the 1953 film Roman Holiday.
Cartoon villains with foreign accents drive language bias, Canadian study finds
When popular villains in cartoon shows and movies speak in foreign-accented English, the young children watching the conniving depictions also seem to pick up language biases, Canadian researchers say.
Stranded campers able to leave Alberta's drenched Kananaskis Country
The Alberta government says crews have finished evacuating remaining campers who were tucked away at sites in Kananaskis Country. More than 100 kilometres of roads in provincial parks along Alberta's Rocky Mountains had been closed because of landslides and flooding.
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Toronto Star
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Globe and Mail
Alberta’s separatism debate jostles summer rodeo scene
Pro-independence parade float created controversy in town of Sundre
Technical talks between U.S. and Iran begin in Qatar
Ship runs aground in an attempt to pass through Strait of Hormuz using unapproved route, Iranian state television says
U.S. Supreme Court defies Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Legal experts say 6-3 ruling narrower than expected, given the clarity of the 14th Amendment’s wording
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's pressure to restrict birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, while it sided with Republicans regarding campaign spending and backed limitations on transgender student athletes.
Heritage Minister wrong to criticize Palestinian exhibit, says NDP Leader Lewis
Marc Miller called on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to change the wording in an exhibit about displaced Palestinians
U.S. Supreme Court reins in Trump and speaks volumes about the role of immigrants in America’s story
Tuesday ruling affirms the right of birthright citizenship, granted under the 14th Amendment
What is fuelling South Africa's anti-immigrant movement?
Demonstrators wrapped in flags and wielding wooden sticks gathered across South Africa on Tuesday for anti-immigrant marches. But what is behind the movement?
U.S. Supreme Court will consider whether assault weapon bans violate the Second Amendment
Attorneys for the states being challenged say the guns are a preferred weapon of mass shooters that can be banned under the Constitution because they are similar to military-grade weapons
No extension to USMCA expected as key date arrives
Trade deal will remain in place but become subject to annual reviews
Mexico cocaine busts may be tied to World Cup demand
While a spokesperson said officials have no indication to link the seizure to international events, experts and drug dealers say they have seen an increase in cartel movement due to the sporting event
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Global News
Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue Team share images from Venezuela after earthquakes
The team of volunteers, including two firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officials and two dogs, has spent days scouring the debris for survivors.
‘Booby-trapped package’ explodes in Monaco, injuring Ukrainian oligarch
The attack shocked the country on the Mediterranean coast, one of the world’s smallest sovereign states known for its high concentration of ultra-wealthy residents.
China slaps 73.5% preliminary tariff on pea starch from Canada
The Ministry of Commerce said its investigation had found that Canadian pea starch was being "dumped" in China, causing "material injury to the domestic industry."
Ukraine drone strikes hit major Russian satellite centre near Moscow
In a post on X on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote that long-range defences had reached the Dubna space communications centre in the Moscow region.
U.K. lays out future defence plan with technology focus, fight over money
Like other NATO countries, the U.K. is under pressure to increase defence spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable United States.
Best known example of Etruscan paintings displayed in Italy
The ministry announced in May that it had acquired the fresco panels, dating from the 4th century, from members of the Torlonia family.
What happens to CUSMA on July 1? The paths ahead as review set to begin
July 1 is the date set out in CUSMA for the countries to either formally extend the agreement another 16 years or continue under annual reviews for up to a decade.
Venezuela faces aftershocks as questions mount over earthquake response
Five days after the twin quakes, questions loomed about whether the cash-strapped government will be able to care for thousands of people who have been left homeless.
28-year-old man dead in fatal crocodile attack near Mexico resort
The victim's body was reportedly recovered Saturday morning approximately 300 metres offshore following an overnight search and rescue operation at sea and on land.
6 killed in shooting at mother-and-baby shelter in Germany, police say
Authorities have not confirmed how many people were injured. All those killed were adults, a spokesperson with Stade police told Reuters.
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New York Times
Trump’s Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History
The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition.
Victor Willis, Lead Singer of the Village People, Dies at 74
Often performing dressed as a helmeted police officer, he also co-wrote the group’s biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man.”
Despite Some Losses for Trump, Supreme Court Delivers Enduring Conservative Wins
The justices pushed back on some of President Trump’s signature moves, but they also expanded presidential power and supplied victories on long-sought conservative goals.
U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know
Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Washington remain far apart on key issues. Here’s what to know.
Underground Births, Under Bombardment: Childbearing in Ukraine
Bombings, blackouts and displacement compound maternal anxiety. Still, many women persevere. “We must bring new life,” one said.
Five Words That Shook the World
It wasn’t Thomas Jefferson who made “All men are created equal” actually mean something.
After Venezuela Earthquakes, Deportees from the U.S. Are Missing or Found Dead
Many of the 146 Venezuelans deported from the United States the day the earthquake struck are feared dead.
The Birthright Decision Was Surprisingly Close, Some Legal Scholars Say
A bare majority of Supreme Court justices ruled that President Trump’s executive order was unconstitutional, reflecting a conservative shift on the issue.
Left-Wing Insurgent Ousts 15-Term Congresswoman in Colorado
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, unseated Representative Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary to represent the Denver area.
A Separation of Powers
We look at the Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athletes.
CNBC
Gold losses ease after worst quarter in 13 years as interest rate fears hit bullion
Gold fell further on Wednesday, with bullion continuing its slide after suffering its worst quarter since 2013.
Employers who laid off workers citing AI are already starting to regret it
Companies are realizing artificial intelligence can't do everything after all, prompting them to rehire employees to grow their businesses
Tech leads first half stock gains — but the biggest winners weren't in the U.S.
U.S. Big Tech stocks enjoyed strong gains — despite a sharp sell-off at the end of June — but were largely outperformed by their international counterparts.
Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June, less than expected, ADP reports
Companies added slightly fewer workers than forecast, with hiring targeted heavily toward healthcare-related sectors.
U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as investors await Fed Chair Warsh’s comments
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday, as investors awaited more data and clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.
Demand for riskier mortgages drops, as their advantages shrink
The spread between the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and adjustable-rate loans is narrowing, causing demand for ARMs to weaken.
Buy the UK DIP? Defense stocks lifted by $20 billion spending boost as gilts come under fire
British defense stocks are marching higher once again after the U.K. confirmed a near-$20 billion military spending boost on Tuesday.
OpenAI, Anthropic backer MGX raises one of the biggest AI funds ever as it closes at $49 billion
The company is a backer of major AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, alongside Elon Musk's xAI, prior to its merger with SpaceX.
Trump's annual financial disclosure shows more than $580M in crypto-related income
Trump's 927-page financial disclosure report for 2025 totals more than 900 pages detailing holdings in cryptocurrency and stocks.
Anthropic says Trump admin has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5
The U.S. Department of Commerce lifted the export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models
Washington Post
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Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt
Serena Williams' hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury.
Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.
Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81
Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s.
Duke of York's Theatre to be renamed after Sir Tom Stoppard
A theatre in London's West End is being renamed after the playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.
Two dead after plane crashed during flight experience
The two-seat Cessna plane comes down off Mill Lane in High Ongar at about 12:30 BST on Tuesday.
At least five killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say police
A man is seen clambering through a neighbour's window to escape black smoke in the block where more than 200 people live.
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
Hull sell two players hours before deadline to avoid points deduction
Hull City avoided the threat of a points deduction in the Premier League by selling two players hours before Tuesday's deadline.
Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.
Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him
The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.
The Independent
You can’t hide away from mounting questions over £5m gift from crypto billionaire, top ally warns Farage
Tim Montgomerie defected to Reform UK in 2024 after 33 years in the Conservative Party
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Brewery giant Humphrey Smith who banned music and swearing in pubs dies aged 81
Samuel Smith pubs are infamous for banning mobile phones and TVs
UK cities urged to plant more trees to tackle dangerous heatwaves
Adding tree shade brought down temperatures by 12C on concrete and 9C on grass
Family of three-year-old injured in crocodile pit give fresh update as they thank rescuers
A fundraising page has been set up to support the boy’s recovery and rehabilitation
Judge failed to take Fordingbridge rapes seriously enough when he spared teenage boys prison, court hears
One of boys has been made ‘pariah’ and his family has been advised to leave their home, the Court of Appeal heard
MAGA advocate calls for ban on pregnant women traveling to US and ‘sterilization of all foreign visitors’
MAGA influencer Sean Davis made the ‘unhinged’ suggestions following Trump’s Supreme Court defeat on birthright citizenship
Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending ‘mess to his successor’ amid concern over £5bn black hole
Tory leader accuses Starmer of ‘leaving this mess to his successor’
New heat health alert issued as another UK heatwave approaches
A yellow heat health alert has been issued across parts of the country from Saturday to Wednesday
Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years on high street
Customers will have their accounts changed to Lloyds over time
New CCTV images released one year after man’s body found in Cornish woodland
Detectives have launched a fresh public appeal for information and released new CCTV images of him in the days before he was found
