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Trump names Bill Pulte acting intelligence chief after Gabbard resignation
The housing finance regulator will keep his FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac roles while taking over an intelligence post created after 9/11 to coordinate U.S. spy agencies
Owain Rhys Davies, Twin Peaks actor, dies at 44
The Cardiff-born performer, known for playing Agent Wilson in the 2017 Twin Peaks revival, was remembered by family and Welsh arts figures
British couple jailed in Iran lose appeal, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, arrested during a round-the-world motorcycle trip, deny espionage charges and are on hunger strike in Tehran’s Evin prison
Florio says Jaxson Dart dodged key Trump question after Giants backlash
Dart said his introduction of President Donald Trump reflected respect for the office, but Mike Florio argued the Giants quarterback did not address why the appearance drew criticism
Iranian officer says renewed war with U.S. seems ‘inevitable
The warning came as Tehran weighed a U.S. draft proposal, Washington described talks as ongoing and Israel-Hezbollah fighting continued despite claims of a pause
Hoyt Richards discusses HBO’s ‘Bring Me the Beauties’ and leaving a cult
The former model is tied to a new three-part HBO docuseries, “Bring Me the Beauties: A Model Cult,” that centers the subject of cult escape
Taxpayers’ ombudsperson to investigate CRA complaint process
François Boileau says taxpayers can face unclear routes and uneven timelines when seeking help from the Canada Revenue Agency
Denare Beach marks one year since Wolf Fire as rebuilding continues
Residents of the northern Saskatchewan village are gathering at Amisk Lake after a fire that destroyed more than 200 homes and left some families still displaced
Canada formally tells U.S. and Mexico it wants CUSMA renewed
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc gave notice ahead of a July 1 review, as Ottawa seeks tariff relief and Washington signals it wants changes to the pact
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean honoured at Windsor Castle
King Charles presented honours to figures from screen, sport and comedy, including Dame Meera Syal and Chuckle Brothers performer Paul Elliott