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Calgary police seek dashcam footage after hit-and-run on Deerfoot Trail
Police say a black SUV believed to be a Ford Explorer side-swiped one car, sparking a collision with a second, then fled east on 16 Avenue N.E
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- Egypt press freedom US senator links Egypt press crackdown to aid waiver Chris Murphy says the Trump administration's decision to lift human rights conditions on military funding preceded arrests of journalists. The State Department cites national security interests
- P.E.I. RCMP Second suspected historic mortar found in P.E.I. potato field The Department of National Defence collected the item from a North Bedeque farm, a day after another suspected explosive came from the same Slemon Park field
- Strait of Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guard reports tanker incidents in Strait of Hormuz as Qatari mediators return The Guard says the vessels were on routes Tehran considers unauthorized; U.S. Central Command disputes Iranian claims about the waterway
Israel election
Netanyahu's Likud says Israel's election was 'stolen' as final results show bloc lost majority
Likud alleges foreign-funded vote-buying by Arab-majority parties; election officials, the Shin Bet and Qatar reject parts of the claim, and no evidence has been presented
Google lost nearly half a trillion this week. Here's how Mike Khouw is trading it
Google lost nearly half a trillion this week. But the week's tech sell off might provide an opportunity, says Mike Khouw.
Sports betting ads
MPs study Senate bill to restrict sports betting ads as provinces object
Bill S-211 is before the House heritage committee, with Ontario, Alberta and a Bloc MP opposed and a Liberal MP hoping for a full ban
Organization of Turkic States
Turkic states adopt Ankara Declaration at summit as Kazakhstan floats Russia role
Leaders of the Organization of Turkic States backed transport, energy and digital cooperation; Uzbekistan proposed 100 joint projects and Turkey signed new deals with Uzbekistan
Food security
Ottawa launches $750-million program for year-round fruit and vegetable production
The Controlled Environment Agriculture Growth Pathway Program will fund technology and local projects, with project summaries accepted until Dec. 23
Crypto security
Binance says $6.3 billion stolen in hack, about $3 billion frozen
The exchange says it will cover all customer losses; a blockchain intelligence firm attributes the attack to North Korea's TraderTraitor hacking unit
Vatican
Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in U.S. midterms, Vatican says
The Holy See press office says the Chicago-born pontiff has voted whenever he was eligible, including during his years in Peru
Midterm campaign
Trump rallies in Kansas and Iowa back on after RNC said they were canceled
The reversal follows word that Trump and Vance had called off planned appearances across three states in the final days before the midterm election
Indigenous housing
Construction starts on 24 affordable homes for Indigenous families, Elders in Calgary
Alberta is putting more than $6 million toward Ke Mama Nnanik, a southeast Calgary project run by Métis Calgary Family Services Society
Calgary
Bow Valley College in talks to buy former central library site
The college wants to convert the vacant downtown block into a health-care training centre, with students expected in September 2031
Switzerland–North Korea
Swiss foreign minister visits Pyongyang as Swiss office reopens
Ignazio Cassis is the first Swiss government minister in more than two decades to visit North Korea. He has since crossed into South Korea
Yemen
Aden residents stockpile food and plan exits as Houthi strikes continue
Missile and drone attacks over the past month have hit the government's temporary capital, disrupting flights and daily routines
Iran war
Trump says Iran war will end soon as Qatari mediators return to Tehran
The U.S. president gave no details on how the war would end, while Iran and Washington remain apart on the nuclear issue, sanctions and a blockade of Iranian ports
Calgary city council
Calgary council approves four years of water rate increases in 9-6 vote
Rates are to rise each year from 2027 to 2030 to help pay for water infrastructure work the city puts at $6.5 billion. Final rates depend on the November budget vote
Spain train crash
Spain's transport minister blames traffic control errors for deadly train crash
A judge will examine the controllers' actions, including a decision to let a train proceed at high speed while another sat stalled ahead, the minister said
Media advisory
Federal, N.S. officials to make infrastructure announcement in Debert on Thursday
MP Alana Hirtle, Minister Dave Ritcey and cultural centre head Tim Bernard to attend; details not yet released
West Bank
Israel's siege on Hebron has displaced at least 4,969 people, Al Jazeera reports
Al Jazeera also reports a settler opened fire on children at a playground near the city and the arrest of three Palestinians returning to Gaza
Immigration
U.S. plans to fly dozens of Afghans to Pakistan for expulsion to Afghanistan
The Trump administration plans to send the group from Louisiana, according to the New York Times, despite the risk of persecution the headline cites
Kherson region ceasefire
Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky during ceasefire
Russian and Ukrainian officials say the Friday departure passed without incident, though several hundred residents chose to stay in the shattered town
Venezuela
Machado, back in Caracas, calls for elections next year
The opposition leader thanked U.S. President Donald Trump but said her return was arranged by her own team, not by any government
Fuel tax relief
Bill C-38 passes, extending federal fuel excise tax suspension to Jan. 31, 2027
The Canadian Fuel Affordability Act received Royal Assent on Thursday, with half-rate excise taxes to follow from Feb. 1 until March 31 before full rates return
World Cup 2026
Aymen Hussein says he is fit for Iraq’s decisive Senegal match
The Iraq striker left the France defeat in the first half with a muscle issue, but says he is ready to return for the final group-stage game
Ukraine war diplomacy
Russia calls Europe a threat to peace while saying it is ready for EU talks
Sergei Lavrov accused Europe of escalating the war through military support for Ukraine and said the US is no longer acting as an objective mediator
Rare books
Franklin-founded Philadelphia library receives 1,500 books on sexuality
The Library Company of Philadelphia has been given volumes dating back to the 17th century, according to a report cited in the source bundle
Consumer protection
StubHub UK customers to get refunds over hidden ticket fees
The UK competition regulator fined StubHub International £900,000 after finding unavoidable charges were added late in some ticket purchases
Theater
Jim Parsons says Rose’s mom role drew him to ‘Titaníque
In a CBS News segment, Parsons discussed the Celine Dion-driven Titanic parody, its LGBTQ+ resonance and the cast behind it
Police deaths in Canada
Recent police deaths raise alarm, but data shows no clear surge
Five officers have died on duty in Canada so far in 2026, three in attacks, but researchers say the total remains within the historical range
Nuclear talks
Iran denies new nuclear inspection commitments after Vance claim
Tehran says access to bombed sites remains subject to existing procedures, while Washington says inspections are part of a 60-day sanctions waiver and broader talks
Cuba
Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Cuban Security Power Broker, Dies at 94
Valdés was Cuba’s first Interior Ministry director and was regarded as the country’s most powerful figure after the Castro brothers
Football memorabilia
Casillas’ 2010 World Cup final shirt missing from Barcelona museum
Legends Museum says the shirt worn by Spain’s captain in the 2010 final was found missing during a routine collection review, with efforts underway to locate it
Iran talks
US-Iran talks yield oil sanctions pause, but inspection dispute remains
After the first day of talks in Switzerland, the sides pointed to progress on sanctions and shipping safety while offering conflicting accounts on frozen assets and nuclear inspections
Housing policy
Why B.C. mayors are wary of Ottawa and Victoria’s housing plan
The $3.2-billion proposal is meant to cut costs for multi-unit projects and deal with vacant condos, but local leaders say major questions remain
Brazil kit dispute
Brazil Blocks Red Goalkeeper Shirts Before Scotland Match
A report says FIFA changed the planned kit color to green after Brazilian federation president Samir Zhao objected to red being used for the national team
Canada
Montreal shooting kills police officer, civilian and suspect
Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and civilian victim Michel Mizrahi have been identified as Quebec’s police watchdog investigates the police intervention
Gaza war
UN inquiry panel accuses Israel of genocide over targeting of Palestinian children
The three-member commission says children account for about 30% of those killed in Gaza. Israel rejects the report as a “libellous sham
Private credit
Apollo caps withdrawals from retail private credit fund after exit requests jump
The Apollo Debt Solutions vehicle will limit redemptions to 5% after second-quarter requests reached nearly 17%, adding to scrutiny of semi-liquid private credit funds
World Cup Group K
Portugal make three changes for Uzbekistan, with Ronaldo still starting
Roberto Martínez turns to Rúben Dias and João Félix after Portugal’s opening draw, while Uzbekistan also change goalkeepers for the Group K match in Houston
World Cup records
Ronaldo’s World Cup chase shifts from Messi to Eusébio
Portugal’s captain has gone five straight knockout-stage World Cup matches without a goal and now needs at least two to pass Eusébio’s national mark
National Mall
Trump says Reflecting Pool vandalism proof will come in court
The president blamed vandals for peeling paint and algae at the renovated Washington landmark, while the contractor says some repairs are needed under warranty
New York primaries
New York primaries test competing Democratic visions
Tuesday’s contests are being framed as a measure of influence for Democrats aligned with Hakeem Jeffries and Zohran Mamdani
Automation at the order window
AI chatbots move into fast-food drive-thrus as chains test the next order taker
U.S. restaurants are expanding voice AI at drive-thru lanes, with vendors eyeing Canada next and labour advocates warning about entry-level job losses
World Cup 2026
Toronto’s World Cup slate puts African soccer culture in the spotlight
Ghana and Ivory Coast have already played in the city, Senegal is next, and the expanded 48-team tournament has widened Africa’s presence on the World Cup stage
Oral health
Saint John dentists see decay surge years after fluoride was cut
The city ended water fluoridation to save money more than a decade ago. Dental advocates say young children and low-income families are paying the heaviest price
Markets
Nasdaq futures slide as chip rout hits Micron and Kospi
The selloff centered on technology shares, with Micron down 9% and South Korea’s Kospi falling 10% as investors reassessed the AI trade
Schools
Nova Scotia says classroom cellphone ban is reducing distractions
Nearly two school years after the provincewide policy began, the teachers’ union says schools need stronger reminders so teachers are not left enforcing the rules alone
World Cup 2026
Messi double sends Argentina through and breaks World Cup scoring record
The 38-year-old scored twice against Austria in Dallas, moving to 18 career World Cup goals and drawing praise from Ronaldo Nazário, Miroslav Klose and others
Regional shipping uncertainty
Hormuz traffic reports diverge amid Iran monitoring uncertainty
A CNN live-update headline said traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was rising, while other listed reports described Iranian control moves and renewed closure claims
From Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric, here are the 10 oldest players competing at the 2026 World Cup
Craig Gordon, 43, is the oldest player at the World Cup, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo, 41. Here are the 10 oldest players in the tournament.
World Cup 2026
England and Ghana chase World Cup knockout place in Group L
Both teams opened with wins; Opta rates England as a heavy favourite, while Ghana wait on team decisions involving Thomas Partey and Lawrence Ati-Zigi
Oracle sheds 21,000 roles over the past year amid wave of AI layoffs from tech giants
"The adoption and deployment of AI technologies across our operations have resulted, and may continue to result, in reductions to our workforce," Oracle said.
Transfer market
Barcelona Holds Line on Julián Álvarez Fee as Atletico Tensions Rise
A report says Álvarez has signaled he wants to leave Atletico Madrid, but Barcelona is not prepared to match a reported €150 million valuation pushed higher by Real Madrid interest
France heat wave
40 drown in France as heat wave persists
Officials said most of the victims were young people who had been swimming in unsupervised areas
2026 FIFA World Cup
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Mbappé and Haaland hit doubles
Argentina advanced after Messi’s 17th and 18th tournament goals, while France and Norway got braces from Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland in a star-heavy Monday slate
U.S.-Iran talks
Trump says Iran accepted nuclear inspections; Tehran says no plans
The conflicting accounts follow U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland and leave unclear whether IAEA inspectors will return to nuclear sites damaged in last year’s strikes
UK politics
Burnham’s possible rise would bring Starmer’s problems with it
A New York Times analysis frames Andy Burnham as the likely successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but with the same pressures: weak growth, populist momentum and a divided electorate
Kenya
Kenya health minister halts US-backed Ebola centre after court rebuke
Aden Duale apologized in court and said construction at the Nanyuki military base had been stopped after a judge found he ignored an earlier order
Iran
Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes Over Hijab-Free Performance
Parastoo Ahmadi and her band are also reportedly barred from leaving Iran or performing for two years, according to a New York Times report
UK politics
After Starmer: The Battle to Be Andy Burnham’s Chancellor
Wes Streeting, Ed Miliband and Pat McFadden are among the names being discussed as Rachel Reeves’ future at Number 11 comes under scrutiny
World Cup 2026
Japan’s Takefusa Kubo Begins Light Running After Knee Injury
The Real Sociedad midfielder missed Japan’s second World Cup match in Monterrey but has resumed limited on-field work as he targets a return against Sweden or later
Belgium World Cup
Belgium fans lose faith after back-to-back World Cup draws
A poll cited by Varzesh3 found most supporters still expect Belgium to advance, but only a small minority believe the Red Devils can now top the group
Belgium-Iran draw
Courtois saves Belgium from Iran scare in scoreless draw
Belgium had the larger shot count, but a former Red Flames goalkeeper said Thibaut Courtois was the reason Rudi Garcia’s side avoided a damaging defeat
UK politics
Starmer to quit as Labour leader, opening race for No 10
The prime minister says he will stay in office until Labour chooses a successor, with Andy Burnham already confirming he plans to stand
Iran talks
Vance says U.S.-Iran talks made ‘great progress’ in Switzerland
The vice president said Tehran agreed to readmit IAEA inspectors, while disputes over Hormuz and regional escalation remain central to the talks
Colombia election
Trump-backed rightist De La Espriella appears headed for win in Colombia
The lawyer has no previous political experience; a victory would mark another gain for the right in Latin America
AI infrastructure
Chevron to power Microsoft’s West Texas data center with natural gas
The 20-year agreement for Project Kilby underscores how rising AI power demand is pushing Microsoft beyond renewables and nuclear toward gas-fired electricity
Chicago resident living in shadows of Obama Presidential Center reveal chaos caused by years-long construction
A Chicago resident describes flooding, shaking and years of construction disruption from the Barack Obama Presidential Center built across the street.
World Cup
Salah sparks Egypt’s first World Cup win in comeback over New Zealand
Egypt overturned a halftime deficit in Vancouver, with Mohamed Salah’s second-half goal helping lift the team to the top of Group G
UK politics
Starmer to quit as Labour leader, triggering race for next prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer said he will stay in Downing Street until Labour chooses a successor, with nominations due to open on 9 July
Obituary
Alan Greenspan, longtime Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
Greenspan led the U.S. central bank from 1987 to 2006, becoming a symbol of 1990s prosperity and a target of criticism after the financial crisis
Stock futures are little changed as investors weigh Iran deal progress: Live updates
U.S. equity futures were lower on Monday as Wall Street awaited the release of inflation data that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve.
Critical minerals
China Places Two U.S. Rare-Earth Producers on Export-Control List
The restrictions target manufacturers tied to Washington’s push to rebuild domestic supply chains for critical magnets, raising the risk of another trade clash
How Cubans Are Living in the Dark
Lisette Poole González, a photographer for The New York Times, talks with Jack Nicas, The Times’s Mexico City bureau chief, about photographing Havana at night amid an energy crisis.
AI and music rights
SZA condemns AI music after database lists 238 of her songs in training data
The Grammy-winning singer said the use of her work in AI training was unacceptable, while Suno has said its systems are designed not to reproduce specific songs
Iran agreement
Pence criticizes Trump’s Iran memorandum as too weak
The former vice president said the agreement should be used to force stronger terms on Tehran during a 60-day period, including on nuclear activity and Iranian-backed attacks
World Cup
Lamine Yamal trails only Pelé after electric World Cup start
The 18-year-old scored in his first World Cup start for Spain, matching rare youth marks that put him just behind Pelé in the record book
UK politics
Keir Starmer’s first No 10 speech compared with resignation address
A BBC News video sets Starmer’s 2024 arrival at No 10 against his resignation speech, framing the two addresses as political bookends
Ontario transparency
Ford calendar now shielded under Ontario FOI changes
A rejected access request confirmed the premier’s daily schedule is no longer available through freedom-of-information requests after amendments took effect in April
World Cup 2026
Norway and Senegal set for pivotal Group 9 meeting
Norway can move closer to the knockout stage after opening with a 4-1 win over Iraq, while Senegal risk leaving their fate to the final day if they lose again