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CBC.ca
Elections Alberta rejects Corb Lund's 'Water Not Coal' petition
Elections Alberta has rejected musician Corb Lund's 'Water Not Coal' petition, saying it failed to meet the requirements for a citizen initiative petition.
Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader, killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike earlier this year.
Tommy Hunter, 'Canada's Country Gentleman,' dead at 89
Tommy Hunter, the celebrated Canadian country musician, has died. He was 89.
Hoekstra says no 'significant progress' in 14 months of trade negotiations, but U.S. to keep talking
The U.S. envoy to Canada says 14 months of trade talk between Canada and the Trump administration has resolved few issues. But Pete Hoekstra insists the Americans will keep talking in the hopes of striking an agreement on the future of CUSMA, as well as settling other issues.
Canada Post stopping parcel delivery to some EU countries because of new duty
Canada Post says it is suspending service to some European Union countries over new customs rules for low-value shipments, saying it's not accepting parcels destined for a dozen countries until further notice.
Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly wounded Russia-linked tycoon
Interpol on Friday identified a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine as the main suspect in a bombing in Monaco that is thought to have targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia.
Canada’s massive military buildup: Part 2
In part two of our documentary on Mark Carney’s defence strategy: what could happen when the world comes knocking on the Canadian defence industry’s door?
Art or graffiti? Beachside paintings of cartoons spark conversation in scenic N.S. community
Paintings of SpongeBob and his friends on large boulders along the shoreline in Margaretsville, N.S., have some fans, but others want to see them removed.
'Our families were so scared': Indian sea captain fears for other seafarers still stuck in Persian Gulf
An Indian sea captain who was stuck on an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf for more than two months as the U.S. and Israel-Iran war raged says thousands of mariners are still at risk and don’t get the recognition they deserve.
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Toronto Star
What a heatwave does to the body, hour by hour, and when it can turn deadly: 'Heat is a silent killer'
As Toronto's hot weather continues, experts break down how high temperatures affects our health, who is most vulnerable and what to do about it.
What they’re saying about the last World Cup match at Toronto Stadium: ‘It’s a shame there are no more games here'
A magical night in Toronto featuring Cristiano Ronaldo left many wishing the World Cup would continue here.
The 5 best Toronto hotel pools where you don't need to be a guest to enjoy the water
Pricey? Absolutely. But a day pass at these pools — and their related amenities — is worth the once-a-summer splurge.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce star in America's royal wedding. Everything to know about today's big event
All the details of the celebrity-filled wedding weekend at Madison Square Garden. And what's the Prince William connection?
Cristiano Ronaldo greets thousands of fans outside Toronto hotel after Portugal win at World Cup: 'Thank you'
Cristiano Ronaldo and Team Portugal waved to fans from the balcony of their hotel hours after winning their knockout stage match.
Orange heat warning continues in Toronto as humidex value soars to 40s
The heat warning issued in the city for the better part of this week will wrap on on the weekend.
Toronto Star call-out: Canada is joining Eurovision. Who should represent us?
Canada is joining Eurovision. Tell us who should represent us on the world’s biggest pop stage — and why.
Not our job to ensure border patrol helicopter could fly in Canada, RCMP says
The RCMP says it wasn't its job to ensure its newest border patrol helicopter was allowed to fly in Canada, even as it defends paying for the Black Hawk it can't use after it was grounded because of concerns from…
Toronto condo prices fell 9 per cent year over year in June as home sales picked up
The Toronto region's overall average home price was flat from May, with prices rising slightly for some home types, according to TRREB.
The little things that refugees need when they're fleeing war that 'nobody thinks about'
Researchers examined the challenges in securing things such as a birth certificate and medical records.
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Globe and Mail
Soaring temperatures bear down as Trump gears up to celebrate America 250
Even a ball drop in Times Square akin to New Year’s Eve can’t distract from the safety risks due to soaring temperatures
Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to ‘contentious’ Labour Code tool
Aims to cut down prolonged work stoppages that warrant the government’s intervention, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says
Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets at ‘Hospital McDonald’s’
Many families have been left scrambling to find missing loved ones, including cats and dogs lost in the rubble
Trump among NATO leaders to make ‘ironclad commitment’ on defence at next week’s summit, document shows
Alliance’s members also set to pledge $80-billion in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026
Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Millions of people expected to flood the streets of Tehran beginning Saturday
U.S. Olympian indicted over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted on a charge of felony destruction of property for allegedly vandalizing the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, court records showed on Thursday.
Fans watch as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to World Cup round of 16
Portuguese and Croatian fans gathered on Thursday night to watch their national teams play in a pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages.
Suspect named in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon
Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, is sought by authorities for charges including attempted murder
Pilot who crashed plane into Beijing skyscraper suffered from mental health problems, authorities say
The pilot died in the June 26 crash, while 13 people were injured
At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heat wave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
Heat wave that lasted from June 20-28 was the worst ever recorded in Europe
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Global News
Trump ‘has not forgotten’ about threats to seize Greenland, U.S. envoy says
Jeff Landry, the special envoy to Greenland and the sitting governor of Louisiana, said Trump told him the U.S. needs to 'get Greenland' during a phone call last weekend.
Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise affects more than 120 passengers
The CDC said that 102 passengers and 23 crew members reported becoming ill during the voyage on the Ruby Princess, travelling from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.
Meet Neil, the 1-ton seal going viral for destroying cars in Australia
In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled himself onto land for his twice-yearly tour of beachside towns in southern Tasmania state.
Deaths in France spiked 29% amid record heat wave, health agency says
Deaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday.
Iran prepares for dayslong funeral of late Supreme Leader killed in war
The country's theocracy plans to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader.
Carney signs strategic pact with Philippines during Marcos visit to Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vancouver, in the first visit of the country's head of state to Canada in more than a decade.
B.C. man trapped in Venezuela after earthquakes now providing aid to others
Arnaldo Dos Santos had been visiting Venezuela on business when the back-to-back earthquakes struck on June 24. He is now stuck in the country.
FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022
FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.
Venezuelan man pulled alive from basement rubble 8 days after twin quakes
Rescuers initially made contact with Hernán Alberto Gil Flores over the weekend and began a days-long operation to pull him from the ruins.
11-year-old boy driving a truck crashes into Buddhist monks, killing 9
The victims were among a group of 35 Buddhist monks and five followers who were on their way from a temple in Mukdahan, about 600 km northeast of the capital Bangkok, to another.
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New York Times
Trump Intercedes to Push Robert Smullen Out of N.Y. House Race
Assemblyman Robert Smullen, who lost a Republican primary, will not run on the Conservative Party line in his bid to replace Representative Elise Stefanik.
U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators
Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared.
Blistering Heat Puts Damper on Some Fourth of July Events
While relief could come to the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.
It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran
Foreign dignitaries paid their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies got underway.
MAGA Base Stays Quiet After Trump Reports Billions in Personal Gains
A new mandatory disclosure revealed that the president has earned $2.2 billion during the first year back in the White House.
What Does It Cost to Take Over Madison Square Garden?
It’s not just rent. There’s security, insurance, permits and other costs, not to mention extra police presence.
How Public Pools Create Summer Communities in New York
Dry Dock Pool in Lower Manhattan is one of New York City’s 51 free outdoor pools where more than one million New Yorkers cool off with swimming, sunblock and community.
Will Late-Night TV Work on YouTube?
Julian Shapiro-Barnum, best known for a social media series called “Recess Therapy,” has started an online-only late-night show.
On Eve of Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Rehearsal Dinner Kicks Off Weekend of Events
The event for about 100 guests at Madison Square Garden kicked off a weekend of celebration for the pop star and the athlete, as celebrities arrived in town and reinforcements were delivered.
The Perishable, Never-Ending Genius of Lionel Messi
How are his legions of fans savoring what could be the last World Cup of their idol? I dove into a sea of screaming Messis to find out.
CNBC
The Tech Download: Amazon’s devices chief Panos Panay on tech giant's AI gadget push
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down Amazon's Panay on the latest episode of The Tech Download podcast.
AI is outpacing the rules, Europe’s top bankers and regulators warn
Europe's top bankers and financial regulators are grappling with how to better regulate AI risks.
Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration
Companies with federal interests — including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Oracle — are sponsoring a Trump-aligned effort celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics
The European Central Bank's Christine Lagarde has declined to rule out an early end to her term as president, as she mulls a foray into French politics.
Gold prices set for first weekly rise in a month as investors scale back Fed rate hike bets
The metal was boosted as investors scaled back their bets on a looming rate hike.
Kuaishou shares jump after Tencent joins $2.8 billion raise for Kling AI subsidiary
Kuaishou shares rose as much as 6.89% at Friday's Hong Kong market open before paring gains to trade around 0.75% higher.
Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel
The heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. grids and may force some to change their plans on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
Oman walks a diplomatic tightrope over Strait of Hormuz fees, creating a ‘blind spot’ for markets
Oman is using strategic ambiguity as talks over possible Strait of Hormuz fees raise legal, diplomatic and oil market concerns.
Safe havens aren't behaving like they used to. Here's what's changed
Traditional safe-haven assets — U.S. Treasurys, the Japanese yen and gold — have struggled to provide protection during this year’s market volatility.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump on 'nothing illegal,' family matters and foregoing the Presidential salary
In an exclusive interview with CNBC's Joe Kernen, President Donald Trump covers a wide range of topics on his agenda.
Washington Post
Iran’s leader was killed in February. The country will finally bury him.
For the surviving Iranian regime, the funeral offers an opportunity to project power after withstanding months of war with Israel and the United States.
Kyiv’s most-bombed neighborhood just won’t quit
After four years of war, life in Lukianivka, the most frequently hit part of the Ukrainian capital, is a mix of adaptability and endurance, defiance and denial, resignation and resilience.
Vatican excommunicates bishops of breakaway traditionalist sect
The sect, the Society of St. Pius X, defied a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV and sought to consecrate four bishops without the Vatican's approval.
Russia rocks Ukrainian capital with massive assault, killing at least 25
Dozens were injured overnight in Kyiv during an attack that caused fires and explosions throughout the city.
Trump-backed truce in Lebanon, key to Iran peace deal, risks new civil war
To reach a more durable peace agreement with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump needs Israel to uphold the terms of a deal with Lebanon that Hezbollah says it will block by "any means necessary."
BBC
Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
The two men will face 12 and eight years in prison for the knife attack in Wimbledon, London in 2024.
Hamilton takes pole for Silverstone sprint race
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".
Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.
'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match?
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
Three men found not guilty of journalist Lyra McKee's murder
The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.
Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence
Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.
Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
The NCA says there is a growing threat of children's images being used to create child abuse material.
Dine-and-dash pair enjoy lavish seafood meal and eight Cokes without paying
The customers were captured on CCTV enjoying seafood and drinks on Monday.
The Independent
Fears grow for British couple after almost two months on hunger strike in Iranian jail
Exclusive: Family and friends of Craig and Lindsay Foreman are appealing for them to end their ‘freedom fast’ before they suffer irreversible health complications
‘Send them to Iran’: Trump spokeswoman issues dire assessment of ‘lazy’ Gen Zers
White House press secretary floated an extreme solution in response to her generation’s apparent ‘laziness’
60 Minutes staff are ‘increasingly anxious’ that Bari Weiss’ ousters of top talent will impact the show’s quality
Longtime correspondent Scott Pelley was terminated in June after wave of firings
Republican Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill indicted on 16 felony counts
The indictment alleges Murrill warned eight New Orleans officials that they could face removal from their positions for fighting legislation that eliminated a court clerk role
Human remains found on US mountainside confirmed as missing Scottish man
The bones of John Gillies, from Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, were found by forest workers near Sweetwater Gap, Wyoming, last year
Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary
Pope Leo XIV is praying for the United States to recommit itself to its founding ideals on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Trump talks about his weight, JFK’s looks and largely forgets to read as he joins Usha Vance for her podcast
‘I have to be careful because I don’t want to supersede his record,’ Trump said of America’s heftiest president
Burnham targets Gen Z voters with tax breaks to help them onto property ladder
Exclusive: PM-in-waiting wants to make ‘major offer’ with policy package to bridge generational wealth gap
FTSE 100 up as DAX hits record high in Frankfurt
The FTSE 100 closed up 26.16 points, 0.3%, at 10,679.03.
Rosie O’Donnell fires back after being featured in Trump’s bizarre doctor AI video
The former talk show host, who has feuded with the president for almost two decades, reacted to a deepfake spoof by saying: ‘He’s quite ill – and getting worse daily’
