Canada’s exports to the U.S. fell again in May as trade war continuesAri Rabinovitch
New data from Statistics Canada shows Canada’s trade deficit narrowed in May as exports to the United States fell for the fourth straight month.
Saskatchewan man found not criminally responsible in stabbing death of girlfriendChris Vandenbreekel
A Court of King’s Bench judge in Saskatoon says a man who fatally stabbed his girlfriend in 2022 is not criminally responsible for his actions.
Violent criminal gangs have ‘near-total control’ of world nation’s capital, UN says
Haiti’s criminal gangs have exerted “near-total control” over the capital, as escalating violence pushes the Caribbean nation “closer to the brink,” senior U.N. officials warned Wednesday. Gangs control an estimated…
Labour peer dies while swimming in river
Lord David Lipsey previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser. BBC News
Colby’s China-focused Pentagon playbook sparks Ukraine arms freeze
A recent pause in the U.S. sending Patriot missiles and ammunition to Ukraine is part of a wider, global review of military aid driven in part by the Pentagon’s China-leery…
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz placed on paid leave amid MLB investigation
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave just hours before he was expected to take the mound against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, MLB announced. The…
Musical icon Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Africa’s “premier diva” has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry. BBC News
Kilmar Ábrego García alleges torture and abuse in El Salvador prison
The 29-year-old is now detained in Tennessee after being returned to the US and is awaiting trial on human smuggling charges. BBC News
Tears as fans mourn Liverpool’s Jota at Anfield
Thousands of people have been paying their respects to the player and his brother outside Anfield. BBC News
American cruise ship passenger disappears after hiking at summer vacation destination
Alaska authorities are searching for a missing tourist after she failed to return to her cruise ship following a morning hike in the capital city earlier this week, officials said.…
Djokovic ‘executes perfectly’ against Evans to continue Wimbledon bid
Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic beats Dan Evans in what could be the British veteran’s final appearance on Wimbledon’s Centre Court. BBC News
‘A symbol of hope & inspiration – Jota was a Portuguese hero’
Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash aged 28, has been described as a symbol of hope and inspiration by Portugal football expert Marcus Alves. BBC News
4 charged in Centennial-area drug bust: Winnipeg policeSam Thompson
Four people are facing drug charges, Winnipeg police say, after a home in the Centennial neighbourhood was searched late last month.
Fact-checking Trump’s immigration and One Big Beautiful Bill claims
US president made a series of remarks while touring Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention centre. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Iran says it is committed to NPT, slams Germany’s support for Israel
Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi rebukes Germany for criticising Tehran over suspending nuclear cooperation with IAEA Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Diogo Jota, Liverpool soccer star, dead alongside brother in car crashKatie Scott
Diogo Jota had recently gotten married to his longtime girlfriend — his high-school sweetheart — Rute Cardoso, just 10 days before his death.
Delta plane wing flap lands in homeowner’s driveway
A Delta Air Lines flight landed safely after part of its wing flap fell off and landed on the driveway of a North Carolina home. The incident happened early Wednesday…
Jeffries sparks social media firestorm with ‘low energy’ pic holding baseball bat opposing Trump bill
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., was mocked by conservatives online after posting a picture holding a baseball bat and promising to push back against President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful…
Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes’ participation in school sports
The Supreme Court decided Thursday to review state bans on transgender athletes participating in public school sports. Oral arguments will likely be heard later this fall regarding two cases in…