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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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Video shows 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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Canada Day marked with patriotic celebrations

Across the country, people were in celebration mode for Canada Day with an extra dose of patriotism after months of insults and threats from the U.S. president.

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What has Carney accomplished by Canada Day?

Soon after he was elected, Prime Minister Mark Carney set Canada Day as a deadline to bring in some changes, including tax cuts and removing federal free trade barriers.

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IDF strikes kill at least 81 in Gaza as Israelis demand ceasefire

Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least 81 people in Gaza on Saturday, as tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv demanding a ceasefire with Hamas in exchange for a return of hostages.

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Canada drops digital services tax after Trump repeats trade threats

Canada has dropped its digital services tax to ‘advance broader trade negotiations’ with the United States. The announcement came hours after Fox News aired an interview with U.S. President Donald Trump, who said talks were off until Can...

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Sniper ambushes firefighters in Idaho, at least two dead

Idaho officials say at least two people have been killed after a sniper ambushed firefighters responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene. Investigators say a deceased man was located on Canfield Mountain and that a firearm was found nea...

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Iran could resume enriching uranium 'within months'

Iran has the capacity to start enriching uranium again in a ‘matter of months,’ according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The assertion contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s nuclear facilities...

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Bezos wedding finale draws hundreds of protesters in Venice

Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice’s central streets on Saturday to decry billionaire Jeff Bezos and his multi-day wedding extravaganza, which some activists have criticized as an exploitation of the city.

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What is Canada’s digital services tax, and who pays it?

Donald Trump abruptly ended trade talks with Canada over the digital services tax, which he calls ‘a blatant attack’ on the U.S. CBC’s Eli Glasner breaks down what the tax is and who pays it.

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Trump terminates trade talks with Canada ‘effective immediately’

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's terminating all trade talks with Canada, blaming it on the country's new digital services tax on technology companies.

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MSF condemns shootings of Gazans at Israel-approved aid hubs

Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières has condemned the shooting of hundreds of Palestinians near aid distribution hubs run by Israel-approved U.S. contractor, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

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What is the digital services tax and why does Trump hate it?

U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly broke off trade talks with Canada over the digital services tax, which he calls ‘a blatant attack’ on the U.S. But what is the DST, and why does Trump hate it so much?

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Masai Ujiiri era ends in Toronto as Raptors turf longtime president

After 12 years and one NBA championship, the Toronto Raptors have fired longtime president Masai Ujiri. The move, which has upset many Raptors fans, is just the latest shakeup since Rogers consolidated its ownership of Maple Leaf Sports ...

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Trump admin authorizes $30M for U.S.-Israeli aid group in Gaza

The U.S. State Department has approved $30 million US in funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, calling on other countries to also support the controversial group delivering aid in war-torn Gaza.

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