World Report

The Saw Creek wildfire forces evacuations near Lytton, B.C. — triggering memories of the devastating 2021 disaster.
A severe summer storm pummels Montreal — flooding streets and cutting power to eighteen thousand homes.
The head of Canada's highest-security disease lab resigns — sparking fresh concerns over governance.
U.S. and Iranian officials hold peace talks in Switzerland amid rising regional tensions.
Families in Gaza mourn an Al Jazeera cameraman killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Pressure mounts on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign — following a critical by-election victory by his main rival, Andy Burnham.
Tough-on-crime front-runner Abelardo de la Espriella leads as Colombia votes for a new president today.
DNA testing on 5,000-year-old remains in Russia reveals the earliest known outbreak of human plague.
Thousands gather at Stonehenge to celebrate the summer solstice and welcome the longest day of the year..

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again as a new Middle East ceasefire fractures under fresh violence.
An out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C. has triggered urgent evacuation orders and shut down a major stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway.
A brutal summer heatwave is gripping Western Europe as temperatures approach historic and deadly highs.
Portugal's prime minister is expressing shock over a newly uncovered neo-Nazi terrorist plot targeting his home and over 100 public figures.
Lawmakers from across Africa are pledging a coordinated crackdown on L-G-B-T-Q rights following a major "pro-family" summit.

Israel and Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire following deadly overnight clashes.
Billionaire Frank Stronach convicted of sexual assault in Toronto trial.
CBC visual investigation tracks B.C.-made sniper rifles to violent militias in Sudan, Libya, and Yemen.
Labour's Andy Burnham wins key by-election, clearing path to challenge U.K. PM Keir Starmer.
Two men jailed in UK for arson plot targeting properties linked to Keir Starmer.
New federal law allows cabinet to overrule science and greenlight banned pesticides.
Coach Jesse Marsch says Canada's historic World Cup win is marred by Ismaël Koné's "gruesome" leg injury.

US threatens military shake-up in Europe as Hegseth orders sweeping NATO force review.
Deal between Iran and US takes effect, as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues.
Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery with drone strikes.
Why South Korea could help provide solution to Canada's birthrate decline.
New arrest in Toronto US Consulate shooting.
Newfoundland’s Conception Bay North struggles to re-build from last year's wildfires.
Fans gather in Vancouver as Canada prepares to face Qatar at the Men's World Cup.

Parliamentary committee to recommend pause MAID for some people with mental illness, 10 years after legalization
TSB tables report on ill-fated Titan submersible.
The G7 summit in France wraps, as Prime Minister Mark Carney talks trade, birthdays with US President Donald Trump.
Israel, Hezbollah continue skirmishes along Lebanon border.
Yearbooks at two Canadian high schools recalled over hateful and antisemitic messages.
Cautious optimism in BC after crews get threatening wildfire under control near West Kelowna.
Concert ticket prices are up 37 per cent since 2019, according to industry watcher Pollstar.