World Report

Israeli forces capture the historic Beaufort Castle — marking their deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years.
At least forty five people are dead in Myanmar in a mining explosives accident.
Strict federal quarantine measures take effect at Canadian borders to mitigate Ebola risks.
Voters in Colombia head to the polls for a polarizing three-way presidential election.
780 people have been arrested in France after clashes between soccer fans and police.
Kerry-Lynne Findlay wins a razor-thin victory — to become the new leader of the B.C. Conservatives.
Scientists warn Ottawa’s plan to fast-track major construction projects could put endangered species at risk.

Four more miners are pulled alive from a flooded cave in Laos — leaving two still missing.
An escalating Ebola outbreak in the D—R—C surpasses 1,000 cases as the W—H—O warns of a 50 percent fatality rate.
A refugee influx from Sudan pushes the Central African Republic's fragile maternal healthcare system to the brink.
The Carney government faces a major procurement dilemma over fighter jets at Canada's biggest defence show.
The Carolina Hurricanes eliminate the Montreal Canadiens to advance to the Stanley Cup Final — extending Canada’s championship drought.

Ontario online suicide-kit salesman Kenneth Law pleads guilty to fourteen counts of aiding suicide.
Canada has officially slipped into a technical recession after economic growth stalled in the first quarter.
White House say deal with Iran is close; Tehran says nothing is finalized.
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faces a closed-door congressional grilling over the Epstein files.
A Kenyan court blocks a controversial U.S. military plan to quarantine Ebola-exposed Americans on African soil.
Police in Kenya arrest eight students following a horrific school dormitory fire that killed sixteen girls.
A dramatic explosion rocks Jeff Bezos's space program as a New Glenn rocket blows up on a Florida launchpad.
The Saskatchewan Legislature is finally building a multi-stall private washroom for female MLAs.

Prime Minister Mark Carney takes his sales pitch for Canada to Economic Club of New York.
US and Iran trade fresh military strikes amid a tense ceasefire as diplomatic talks continue.
US Justice Department reportedly opens criminal investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll, who sued US President Donald Trump in court.
Fire in girls school dormitory kills at least 16 students in Kenya.
Dean Penney murder case in Newfoundland reignites debate over Canadian jury secrecy rules.
Toronto mosque hosts sensory-friendly Eid service for children with special needs.

Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft
Mark Carney's government to announce major LNG export deal between Ksi Lisims LNG and German company SEFE.
Israel kills new Hamas military chief during expanded military action in Gaza and Southern Lebanon.
Canada imposing travel and immigration restrictions as central African ebola outbreak grows.
Ontario looking to re-classify motorized bikes as motor vehicles.