World Report

The US-Canada trade war looms over three federal by-elections in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
NATO's eastern flank is on high alert as intelligence warns of Russian provocations.
Fresh US-Iran strikes break a month-long lull as oil prices surge past $90.
More than 900 people dead, more than 4,500 missing after last week's flash-flooding along Nepal-Tibet border.
At least one person is dead after flash floods tore through parts of the Grand Canyon over the weekend.
A new report warns global coral loss is accelerating due to rising ocean heat.
Canada opens applications today for its first-ever Eurovision performer.

Nepal — Tibet flood death toll hits 780 as 3,100 remain missing, including 31 Canadians.
Scientists warn catastrophic Himalayan glacial collapse offers a grim preview of accelerating climate change.
Iceland voters reject referendum to restart talks on joining the European Union.
One dead, five injured in a shooting at an overnight rave in Switzerland.
State media confirms dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested following a suppressed military mutiny in Niger.
Canada’s women’s volleyball team qualifies for the Olympics for the first time since 1996.
NASA launches $4.3B Roman Space Telescope to search for exoplanets and dark matter.

More than 660 dead and thousands missing as catastrophic flash floods wash across Nepal and Tibet.
Icelanders vote today on whether to restart EU membership talks, as global tension and economic worries collide with fears over domestic sovereignty.
The head of Canada’s Defence Investment Agency says trade tensions are making major military deals with American suppliers a tough sell.
An autistic teenager in Gatineau is forced out of school after Quebec denies his French-language exemption.
India approves a Japanese vaccine to combat rising dengue cases as health experts warn of a year-round threat.

Canada’s economy rebounded in the second quarter, growing at an annualized rate of 3.3 per cent as GDP expanded 0.8 per cent over the last three months.
High water risks are complicating search efforts in Nepal after catastrophic flash floods killed nearly 600 people.
Norway’s King Harald, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89.
The fastest—growing Ebola outbreak in history spreads to two new regions in eastern Congo.
Six months after war broke out with Iran, Israelis say the conflict may have little impact on upcoming national elections.
Mandatory water restrictions in Vernon, B.C., are forcing local farmers to cut crops and lay off workers.
Two Canadian provinces are pushing for independence, but the support differs sharply by generation.

Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies in prison at 84.
At least 353 people dead after flash flooding in Nepal and 25 Canadians are among the missing.
Closing arguments have begun in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
With trade talks between the US and Canada stalled, Ottawa is scrambling to build trade relationships elsewhere.
Off-brand squishy dumpling toys have health and safety authorities on alert.