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U.S. lawmakers blame Canada for summer ruined by wildfire smoke

Six U.S. lawmakers are urging Canada to do more to control wildfires, blaming smoke for spoiling summer in their states. Ottawa says it takes wildfire prevention seriously, as hundreds of fires burn across the country.

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Volunteers dig through Texas flood wreckage ahead of Trump visit

Volunteers in Comfort, Texas, are digging through debris with heavy equipment and cadaver dogs, searching for flood victims. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit Friday, raising questions about his plan to scale back federal disas...

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Russia’s upgraded drone tactics bring intensified attacks across Ukraine

Russia has intensified its aerial attacks on Ukraine, using upgraded drones designed to cause more damage and evade air defences. In Kyiv, a young woman captured video of the drones overhead — just before explosions echoed through the city.

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Manitoba declares state of emergency over wildfires

Manitoba has declared its second state of emergency in two months as worsening wildfires force the evacuation of two more communities. Military aid has been deployed to help as more than 100 fires continue to burn.

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Boycott of U.S. goods still strong 6 months after Trump’s trade war

Six months after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a trade war with Canada, the boycott of American goods and travel is still going strong.

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Trump muses missile defence system for Ukraine

With Russia again bombarding Ukraine with drones, U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s considering sending another missile defence system to Ukraine.

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Texas officials to address flood warnings after search complete

Officials in Texas are promising to address concerns about flood warnings in parts of the state, but say the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts must be complete first.

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Manitoba wildfires force another round of evacuations

New wildfires in northern Manitoba have prompted a second round of evacuations, including for people who only recently returned home. Meanwhile, a First Nation blanketed in smoke is pushing to get its most vulnerable residents relocated.

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U.K. police investigate more deaths linked to Kenneth Law

British police now suspect that two more deaths in the U.K. could be linked to Kenneth Law, the Toronto-area man accused of selling online a toxic salt and other products meant for suicide. Authorities suspect he may be tied to as many a...

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Summer McIntosh expected to make a splash at World Championship

Canadian swimmer and Olympic medallist Summer McIntosh will compete in five events at the upcoming World Championships. She heads into the event after setting three world records at Canadian trials.

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Trump threatens 50% tariff on copper imports

The copper industry is facing new uncertainty after U.S. President Donald Trump said he will impose 50 per cent tariffs on all copper imports. More than half of all Canadian copper exports go to the U.S.

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Palestinians reject Israel’s proposed ‘humanitarian city’

Palestinians were quick to reject a plan proposed by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz to relocate more than two million people in the Gaza Strip to a ‘humanitarian city’ to be built on the ruins of Rafah at the southern tip of the en...

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Two student pilots in Manitoba killed in mid-air crash

Two student pilots practising take offs and landings died when their single-engine aircrafts collided in mid air at a Manitoba flight school.

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Canada years behind in flood preparedness, experts warn

In the wake of the devastating flooding in Texas, several experts have warned that flood preparedness — including flood plain mapping and water mitigation — in Canada is years behind.

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French police slashing migrants’ boat in crackdown

Video captured by a BBC News crew shows French police slashing a boat filled with migrants trying to cross into the U.K. The crackdown comes ahead of a summit this week between the French president and British prime minister.

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All about the long-term effects of COVID-19 infections

More than five years have passed since a global pandemic was declared, but COVID-19 remains ever-present. However, more research is now available on the long-term effects the disease has on the human body. Dr. Melissa Lem has more on lon...

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Cleanup efforts continue six months after wildfires ravaged L.A.

Six months after wildfires devastated parts of Los Angeles, cleanup efforts are still ongoing. While some residents say they are planning to return and rebuild their lives and their homes, others have lost hope, faced with the emotional ...

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Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday as succession plan remains unclear

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday in Dharamshala, India, where some devotees expressed concern over China’s potential interference in his succession plan.

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Texas officials face questions over flood warnings

The search for missing children from a girls' summer camp hit by flash floods in Texas entered a third day on Sunday, as rescuers faced the threat of more flooding and the death toll in the region reached at least 67.

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Trump supporters celebrate ‘big, beautiful bill’

As Americans celebrated Independence Day, U.S. President Donald Trump signed his sweeping 'big, beautiful bill' into law after a dramatic fight to get it passed. The bill includes tax cuts, increased border security and military spending...

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Jonathan Toews set for NHL comeback after long COVID

Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist Jonathan Toews is set to make his NHL comeback with the Winnipeg Jets after a lengthy battle with long COVID.

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Trump getting ‘played’ by Putin, lawyer says

Daniel Bilak, a Canadian-Ukrainian lawyer and member of a territorial defence unit, says U.S. President Donald Trump is being ‘made to look weak’ as negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin haven't helped end Moscow's fighting ...

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Buffalo, N.Y., trying to lure back Canadian tourists

A new billboard next to Toronto's busy Gardiner Expressway is attempting to attract tourists from southern Ontario back to a destination they once flocked to for chicken wings, pro sports and cross-border shopping: Buffalo, N.Y.

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Six Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Bomb threats targeting air traffic control sites at six major Canadian airports led to widespread delays and cancellations. Operations have resumed, but many passengers remain stranded as police investigate.

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Latest Israel-Hamas ceasefire proposal met with uncertainty

The status of the latest ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains uncertain despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. The Israeli government insists it wants to reach a ceasefire and hostage agreement, while Hamas said it is s...

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China rejects Dalai Lama’s succession plan

Days before his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama announced the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit he founded, will have the sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, but China insists it will choose the successor of the Tibetan ...

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill nears approval

The U.S. Congress inched towards approving President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, despite attempts by Democrats to stop it. The bill is Trump’s signature legislation which includes massive spending increases on the military and imm...

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Diddy denied bail, avoids life in prison

Sean (Diddy) Combs was found guilty on prostitution-related charges, but was acquitted on more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking giving him a maximum sentence of 20 years. But the courtroom victory was subdued following...

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Trade tensions overshadow Canada Day celebrations in Washington

Trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. cast a shadow over traditional Canada Day events in Washington, but many expressed hope the relationship between the two countries isn’t beyond repair.

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Palestinians caught between starvation and danger at aid sites

WARNING: This video contains distressing images | Dozens of aid organizations are calling for an immediate change to how aid is delivered in Gaza. They say Palestinians are left with an impossible choice: starve or risk being shot.

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