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CBC.ca
Berlin police identify suspect in deadly Pride parade car attack
Berlin police early on Sunday identified a suspect in Saturday's deadly Pride parade car attack, saying the suspect has ties to Islamic "circles" in the German capital.
What’s life like under wildfire alert? For Kimberley, B.C., residents, it’s part prep, part wait and see
Three Kimberley, B.C., residents describe what they would pack, leave behind and hope to return to as the Matthew Creek wildfire keeps the city under evacuation alert.
Canadian intern at NATO military headquarters in Belgium faces spying charges
A Canadian woman who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors say.
Final stage of Tour de France shortened to redeploy officers to wildfires as 250,000 flee France, Spain
The death of a man reported by Manises municipality in Spain comes as wildfires also raging in France have displaced more than 250,000 people.
What’s it like having an AI boyfriend? Ontario researchers are finding out
Can you imagine dating someone who agrees with everything you say without you ever having to contribute to the relationship? According to two University of Waterloo researchers, that’s what it’s like dating an AI companion.
This support group asks men a simple question: How are you, really?
"How Are You, Really?" is a meetup at Open Book Coffee in Halifax that aims to support men through their life problems via open and heartfelt conversations. Men meet at the coffee shop after hours to talk with each other in constructive ways.
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Toronto Star
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox: Dylan Cease strengthens Cy Young case and clouds trade deadline outlook
Cease's one-hit masterpiece makes Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park more compelling than it might have been.
Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect
BERLIN (AP) — A van slammed into people gathered for Berlin’s famed Pride festival on Saturday night, killing one person, injuring at least 16 others and prompting police to call off the celebrations and a concert in the German capital…
Alberta premier says she won't retaliate Trump's latest threats with alcohol ban
Danielle Smith told her provincewide call-in radio show Saturday she is leaving it up to retailers and consumers to decide how to stock their shelves.
Canadian NATO intern arrested on suspicions of espionage in Belgium
A Canadian intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicions of espionage.
The Maple Leafs have 1 player at world junior camp. It's not Gavin McKenna
Hockey Canada invites Tyler Hopkins to summer camp while McKenna gets a bye having played twice at the worlds.
They grew up on the same Annex street. Decades later, she walked into his Broken Social Scene show — and they fell in love
Susannah and Charles Spearin lived across from each other in the ’70s. Thirty years later, a surprise reunion at a Toronto venue kicked off a lifelong Annex love story.
'About time’: Toronto city council weighs in on federal government halting Billy Bishop expansion
Billy Bishop airport expansion may once again be dead, but city council says their fight isn't over
Toronto safe-injection site murderer's lawyer removed from case. Drug dealer claims conviction was ‘miscarriage of justice’
Karolina Huebner-Makurat was killed by a stray bullet while walking for lunch outside the South Riverdale Community Health Centre.
She lost $8,000 to a fake Toronto rental listing. The city is on pace to lose $500 million to fraud this year — a new record
Toronto police investigators say they have to adapt to a new reality, one dominated by burgeoning and rapidly evolving AI tools.
Mimosas on the weekend? Beers with the guys? What these doctors say we don't realize about alcohol's harms
They’re calling for a shift in how Canadians think about alcohol consumption, as well as in how it's depicted in ads.
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Globe and Mail
Rejection of Billy Bishop expansion prevents environmental destruction, advocates say
Project would disrupt the billions of dollars invested in waterfront rehabilitation over the past couple of decades, said executive director of Environmental Defence
Van drives into crowd at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march, leaving one dead, 16 injured, as police identify suspect
Berlin mayor said ‘this is an attack on our free and cosmopolitan society’ and that police and security authorities will be working around the clock to investigate
Firefighters tackle wildfires burning in Gironde region of France
Firefighters battle raging wildfires in France's Gironde region on Saturday, with the blazes forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
U.S. appeals court declines Trump’s attempt at tightening mail-in voting rules
Lower court ruled some parts of Trump order were unconstitutional
15 killed in latest attacks in Russia and Ukraine, officials say
The exchange comes as Ukraine’s successful drome attacks have stalled the Russian army’s advances in an expanded campaign by Kyiv
One man dies as wildfires spread across France and Spain, force mass evacuations
The Tour de France’s last stage on Sunday will be reduced in length by a third to redeploy officers to combat wildfires
Troy Jackson secures Maine democratic nomination, replacing Platner as new nominee to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
Graham Platner withdrew from the race earlier this month following an allegation of sexual assault that he has denied
Ecuador’s Carapaz wins 20th stage of Tour de France
Race leader Tadej Pogacar safely negotiated the penultimate stage and is all but certain to claim a fifth Tour de France title on Sunday
Israeli air strike kills head of Hamas-led police force, medic and police officer
An Israeli air strike also killed two people in a house in Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave, medics said, taking Saturday’s death toll to at least four
Canadian intern at NATO military headquarters in Belgium arrested on suspicion of spying
Woman is suspected of spying on behalf of third country and ties to a criminal organization, says Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office
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Global News
A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd
One person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.
Canadian intern at NATO military HQ arrested in Belgium on spying charge
A Canadian woman of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO's military headquarters in Belgium has been arrested on spying charges, Belgian prosecutors said on Saturday.
More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn
Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate as crews battle fast-moving flames fuelled by extreme heat.
Trump says ‘show must go on’ at rescheduled correspondents’ dinner
Trump addressed the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner as organizers honoured Secret Service officer Victor Gonzales for his actions during April's shooting.
ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations
By a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan, the first time in its history the court has made such a move.
Qantas jet lands in Australia after 19-hour non-stop test flight from France
The Australian carrier plans to start selling tickets for its non-stop flight in February, CEO Vanessa Hudson told an event in Toulouse, France, in June, Reuters reported.
Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboard
Paramedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben.
Meet the donkey brigade that’s helping curb wildfires in Spain
Research shows that the use of grazing animals can reduce the rate at which fires spread and therefore make them easier to control and put out.
What is India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ movement challenging Modi?
India's “Cockroach” protests began more than a month ago over leaks in some of the country’s most competitive entrance exams for medical colleges and government jobs.
Canada and Ecuador set to sign free trade deal in Ottawa
Mujtaba Hussain, a spokesperson for International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, confirmed a signing ceremony is taking place but said there are no public events scheduled.
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New York Times
20 Years After Its Own Outbreak, an Ugandan Town Beats Back Ebola
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus takes its name from this small town, where it was first discovered in 2007. Now, the species has returned to eastern Congo, halting life on a busy border.
Car Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Event in Suspected Terror Attack
The police said the suspect was involved in local Islamic groups and that there was a “strong suspicion” it was an act of terrorism. At least one person was killed and 16 injured.
Appeals Court Upholds Blocks on Trump Order Restricting Mail Voting
The ruling on Saturday was the latest rebuke to President Trump’s attacks on mail-in voting. The government says it may take the case to the Supreme Court.
Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns
Among the worries is that expanded hostilities could dangerously drain the diminished stockpile of air defense munitions in the Middle East.
Hundreds of Thousands Flee Fires in France and Spain as Help Pours In
Nearly 300,000 have been told to evacuate or take shelter as major fires edged closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France
Hundreds of thousands of people, residents as well as vacationers, were forced to evacuate or told to remain indoors.
Troy Jackson Picked to Replace Platner as Democratic Nominee in Maine Senate Race
Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.
Sally the Robot Was Coming to a New York School. Then the Plug Was Pulled.
Students helped design the A.I.-powered creation as a young female with dark hair and an upbeat personality. Then came the outrage.
Silicon Valley Splits Over Closing the Borders to Chinese A.I.
Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted.
Inside the Rushed Effort to Get Trump His New Air Force One
A New York Times investigation found that President Trump’s push to speed delivery of the aircraft led to ballooning costs and trade-offs in safety features.
CNBC
Saudi military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after Iran-backed militia attacked Red Sea shipping
Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen, Greek security sources told Reuters, as fighting in a second front in the Iran war escalates.
Imax 70 mm screenings become the biggest star for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Moviegoers are traveling, lining up and paying premiums to see Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ in scarce Imax 70 mm screenings.
Russian attack cuts power to around 150,000 in Ukraine’s north as Kyiv hits missile, oil facilities
The update comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed strikes on a key missile components facility in the Russian city of Kirov.
Trump sued hours after new tariffs take effect, as experts say they may not hold up
President Donald Trump has renewed a flurry of tariffs, including slapping 25% duties on Brazilian imports and vowing 50% tariffs on goods from Canada.
From Silicon Valley to DC, the tech world is suddenly obsessed with one concept in AI: Distillation
Distillation has long been a topic for AI wonks, but it's become a hot-button issue of late as techies and lawmakers debate how it should be regulated.
Analysis: A powerful new coalition of AI skeptics is coalescing right in Trump's blind spot
Evangelicals, labor unions and anti-AI-data-center activists are part of a groundswell worrying about how fast technology is changing.
Finland’s radical answer to renewable energy’s biggest headache: The world’s largest sand battery
A small Finnish town has turned to the world's largest commercial sand battery to tackle a major hurdle in the energy transition: intermittency.
SpaceX launches massive Starship rocket in first test flight since IPO
Elon Musk's rocket maker is conducting the first test fight for its massive Starship rocket since the company's IPO last month.
Moody's says 'unprecedented' AI spending threatens credit quality of Amazon, Meta, Alphabet and others
Moody's said AI spending is forcing even the world's most cash-rich corporations to lean heavily on debt, stock sales and off-balance-sheet moves.
Musk's bad week: Tesla suffers worst slump since 2022, SpaceX drops ahead of Starship test flight
Tesla shares plunged almost 18% this week after the company missed on earnings and turned cash flow negative.
Washington Post
Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery as Iran war widens to Red Sea
The strikes by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels could add to the pressure on global oil markets on top of disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump swings back toward diplomacy in escalating war with Iran
After threatening a “massive attack,” the president said his envoys were talking with Tehran but left open the possibility of a sharp military escalation.
Mali’s government does not rule out U.S. military intervention
The country’s foreign minister said, however, that anyone wishing to partner with the West African nation “must respect” its sovereignty.
Why Japan wants to create its first modern spy agency since World War II
President Donald Trump’s push for Japanese self-reliance aligns with the long-standing desire of conservatives in Tokyo to build intelligence capabilities.
BBC
UK papers: Mayors to get tax cash and Streeting 'bid to win back Trump'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's policy proposals are prominent across Sunday's papers.
Man charged with possession of explosive substance after bomb found in car
The Dublin man appeared at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday evening.
Joshua's emotional win over Prenga in pictures
A pictorial view as Anthony Joshua beats Kristian Prenga in dramatic fashion in Saudi Arabia to tee up a super-fight with Tyson Fury.
More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.
The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label
New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.
Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war
Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.
How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky
July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week.
Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change
Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.
People call me the sex MP but we need to be educating
Samantha Niblett officially launches her "summer of sex" campaign, as her educational bid ramps up.
What a week's work experience taught these Year 10s about their futures
Three 15-year-olds tell the BBC how their outlook changed after one week in the world of work.
The Independent
Cheaper, open and intelligent: Chinese AI models gain ground, as they make inroads in the US
Chinese AI models are gaining popularity in the U.S. for their affordability and efficiency
Europe wildfires latest: One dead as ‘apocalyptic’ blazes in Spain and France force 280,000 to be evacuated
Wildfires in Europe have displaced about 280,000 people this week
Berlin police identify suspect with ties to ‘Islamic circles’ after attack on LGBTQ+ event
Berlin police spokesperson says ’search for this person is proceeding at full speed’
Berlin Pride crash latest: Search for suspect ‘proceeding at full speed’ after one killed in attack on LGBTQ+ event
Police searching for suspect who drove a car into crowds in German capital, injuring at least 17 others
Photo highlights from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Photo highlights of the opening two days of the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Tropical Storm Genevieve has strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico
Biden drops lawsuit to block release of ghostwriter’s audio recordings, transcripts
The move sets the stage for the material to be released to a Republican-led congressional committee
Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them
A renowned wildlife photographer says he and his wife documented the rare sight of around 300 humpback whales coming together off the coast of South Africa in what's known as a whale “supergroup.”
Sainsbury’s to increase British salad produce amid drought fears abroad
In early 2023, supermarkets imposed limits of three on various salad items and vegetables when bad weather affected supplies of crops grown abroad.
Ryan Gosling joins Marvel universe as Ghost Rider
Ryan Gosling is joining the Marvel cinematic universe as Ghost Rider, re-teaming with his “Star Wars: Starfighter” director Shawn Levy on a film set for release in 2028
