U.S. Senate passes bill that would impose punishing new sanctions on Russia

via U.S. Senate passes bill that would impose punishing new sanctions on RussiaThe bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports that fund the Ukraine war.

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U.S. doing ‘whatever it takes to support’ Japan as Yen plummets: Bessent

via U.S. doing ‘whatever it takes to support’ Japan as Yen plummets: BessentBessent said the yen's substantial undervaluation could trigger other economic problems or competitive devaluations of other currencies "which is unhealthy."

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U.S. State Department closing consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia

via U.S. State Department closing consulates in Canada, Japan and IndonesiaThe State Department is planning to close its posts in St. George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada.

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Iran, US make opposing claims of peace talks as cargo ships report strikes

via Iran, US make opposing claims of peace talks as cargo ships report strikesA British maritime monitoring agency said a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile overnight off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East

via Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle EastOil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.

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Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officials

via Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officialsFollowing a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.

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Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.

via Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.A judge set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.

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A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd

via A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowdOne person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.

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ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

via ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegationsBy a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan, the first time in its history the court has made such a move.

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Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboard

via Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboardParamedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben.

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Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 at a record rate: officials

via Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 at a record rate: officialsThe head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said 1,031 deaths have been confirmed from the fast-spreading and incurable Bundibugyo virus behind the outbreak.

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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadership

via Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadershipZelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanding his predecessor's removal and the defence minister's reinstatement.

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UK police charge man, 28, with murder of late politician Ann Widdecombe

via UK police charge man, 28, with murder of late politician Ann WiddecombeJoshua Kerry was charged after more than a week in custody on suspicion of murder and acts of terror. Police are continuing to investigate his motive.

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U.S. strikes Iran over troop deaths as campaign against Tehran continues

via U.S. strikes Iran over troop deaths as campaign against Tehran continuesStep by step, the U.S. and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled.

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplier

via Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplierThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell in five U.S. states.

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More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: poll

via More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: pollChina executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.

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Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. police

via Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. policeA 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola

via U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for EbolaThe CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'

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Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports

via Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reportsPassengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.

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Canadian fugitive arrested in Colombia after over 3 years on the run: OPP

via Canadian fugitive arrested in Colombia after over 3 years on the run: OPPThe OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.

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‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from Erdoğan

via ‘Not what I expected’: Carney gets an engraved gun as gift from ErdoğanA placard in the gift box says this was the first type of revolver manufactured in Turkey in the 1990s and that the commemorative firearms were made by Turkish firm MKE.

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Thieves steal over $4.5M worth of jewelry from French glassmaker museum

via Thieves steal over $4.5M worth of jewelry from French glassmaker museum'Following the terrible burglary the museum suffered, it is impossible to carry on as if nothing had happened. The investigation is ongoing,' the museum said in a statement.

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United Airlines to face lawsuit over sale of ‘window seats’ with no windows

via United Airlines to face lawsuit over sale of ‘window seats’ with no windowsThe class action lawsuit was filed against United and Delta Air Lines after passengers who had purchased what they believed were window seats found themselves ​sat next to walls.

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Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds

via Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds'These findings mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of endometriosis,' study lead from the Centre for Reproductive Health Dr. Douglas Gibson said.

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AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood to appear in feature film set in the ‘Tillyverse’

via AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood to appear in feature film set in the ‘Tillyverse’Misaligned is described as a 'coming-of-age story infused with existential AI chaos' that follows an AI being through a seductive bot-driven adventure.

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OPEC+ agrees to higher oil production ‘to support oil market stability’

via OPEC+ agrees to higher oil production ‘to support oil market stability’After the Iran war choked off about a fifth of the world's oil supply for several months, the world's largest alliance of oil-producing nations agreed to increase its quota.

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B.C. rescuers helped locate young survivor in Venezuela quake rubble

via B.C. rescuers helped locate young survivor in Venezuela quake rubbleBurnaby Urban Search and Rescue members returned from Venezuela after helping search earthquake rubble, where their work contributed to the rescue of a young boy.

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1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls

via 1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump callsOne person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday.

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Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report says

via Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report saysCanada's threat assessment agency says Iran's intelligence service may be behind acts of violence.

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FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022

via FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.

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28-year-old man dead in fatal crocodile attack near Mexico resort

via 28-year-old man dead in fatal crocodile attack near Mexico resortThe victim's body was reportedly recovered Saturday morning approximately 300 metres offshore following an overnight search and rescue operation at sea and on land.

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Canada at ‘disadvantage’ without diplomatic presence in Iran, Carney says

via Canada at ‘disadvantage’ without diplomatic presence in Iran, Carney saysCarney said it's hard to address consular matters, such as assisting Canadians abroad, in places like Venezuela or Iran where Ottawa doesn't have embassies.

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Airbus told to inspect A380 jets after regulators reported cracks in wings

via Airbus told to inspect A380 jets after regulators reported cracks in wingsAirbus said on Wednesday it was supporting inspections on a subset of A380 aircraft after Europe's aviation regulator ordered urgent checks on the jets’ wing structures.

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20M barrels of oil just exited the Strait of Hormuz, says US official

via 20M barrels of oil just exited the Strait of Hormuz, says US officialSome 20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.

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Pressure mounts on U.K. PM Starmer to resign as Trump weighs in

via Pressure mounts on U.K. PM Starmer to resign as Trump weighs inLabour is losing liberal voters to the growing Green Party and facing a rising Reform UK, the Nigel Farage -led anti-immigration party.

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Expert warns U.S.-Iran deal faces major obstacles after latest Strait of Hormuz closure

via Expert warns U.S.-Iran deal faces major obstacles after latest Strait of Hormuz closureQuestions remain about whether a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement can hold amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Russian cybercriminals tied to global fake computer update scam: RCMP

via Russian cybercriminals tied to global fake computer update scam: RCMPSocGholish malware, linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp, exploited thousands of WordPress sites to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and data.

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Hegseth slams NATO and ‘middle powers’ talk, launches Europe troop review

via Hegseth slams NATO and ‘middle powers’ talk, launches Europe troop reviewU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech appeared to take a veiled dig at recent remarks made by Prime Minister Mark Carney about middle powers needing to band together.

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British presenter Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis on his TV show

via British presenter Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis on his TV showClarkson, one of the U.K.'s most well-known TV figures, shared the news during filming of his hit Amazon documentary show 'Clarkson's Farm,' in episodes that aired on Wednesday.

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U.K. military investigates reports Russian warship shot at British yacht

via U.K. military investigates reports Russian warship shot at British yachtThe incident occurred two days after British commandos boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker in the Channel that is suspected of being part of the Russian “shadow fleet.” 

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Carney invites India’s Modi to Canada, eyes security exchange talks at G7

via Carney invites India’s Modi to Canada, eyes security exchange talks at G7A readout of the meeting did not include any mention of foreign interference or transnational repression, which India's government has been accused of pursuing in Canada.

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21-year-old woman dead after rope jump staff allegedly failed to attach cord

via 21-year-old woman dead after rope jump staff allegedly failed to attach cordMaria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, was thrown from the Ponte do Esqueleto, an abandoned bridge in the municipality of Limeira, São Paulo.

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Trump lifts Iran blockade after peace deal reached: ‘Let the oil flow’

via Trump lifts Iran blockade after peace deal reached: ‘Let the oil flow’Pakistan's prime minister said the signing of the peace accord between the U.S. and Iran would take place in Switzerland on June 19.

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Vancouver’s 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: police

via Vancouver’s 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: policeThe first of seven matches to be played at BC Place was officially sold out, and the finale whistle left Australian fans ecstatic as they beat Turkey 2-0.

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Search for Nancy Guthrie underway after anonymous tip of ‘grave’ in Mexico

via Search for Nancy Guthrie underway after anonymous tip of ‘grave’ in MexicoA group that works to locate missing people in Mexico said an anonymous caller had alleged that Guthrie's remains could be found near a stream in Mariposa.

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5 American cruise passengers arrested after port fight in Bahamas

via 5 American cruise passengers arrested after port fight in BahamasAs officers prepared to search the arrested individuals 'a violent struggle reportedly ensued between officers and the five suspects,' according to police.

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Ottawa condemns Russia’s threats against firms in Canada-Ukraine drone deal

via Ottawa condemns Russia’s threats against firms in Canada-Ukraine drone dealThe Kremlin called Canada a 'warmonger' nation for signing the joint production deal and vowed to respond, including by publishing the addresses of Canadian firms.

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Belfast sees violent unrest after stabbing as victim’s family urges calm

via Belfast sees violent unrest after stabbing as victim’s family urges calmCrowds of demonstrators took to the streets of Belfast Tuesday, where they burned homes, buses, cars and other buildings, forcing residents, including young children, to flee.

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Trump says Iran shot down American military helicopter, U.S. ‘must’ respond

via Trump says Iran shot down American military helicopter, U.S. ‘must’ respondTrump made the comment in a social media post after a drone boat rescued the crew of the Apache attack helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.

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A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire

via A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefireIran launched missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting U.S. interceptions and raising new concerns about the fragile ceasefire.

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