World Report

Mark Carney's government rescinds Digital Services Tax, which would have forced companies like Amazon, Google and Meta to pay a 3% tax in Canada.  Palestinians in northern Gaza say last night was one of the worst nights of Israeli bombardment in weeks. Still no date set for US-Iran diplomatic talks; Tehran accuses US President Donald Trump of playing psychological games.  US Senators to...

Trump on Fox News: Canada trade talks will be halted until Ottawa removes certain taxes.  Iran could start enriching uranium within months says UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi.  Iran’s judiciary says at least 71 people were killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison.  Russia Fires Over 500 Missiles And Drones At Ukraine In Biggest Air Attack Since War Began, Kyiv Says.  3...

Businesses across Canada brace for more U-S tariffs.   Canada orders China's Hikvision to close Canadian operations The CEO of B-C's Interior Health Authority stepping aside.  Iran holds mass funeral for military personnel, secientists, killed in Israeli attacks.  UN Secretary Antonio Guterres criticizes system of aid delivery in Gaza, calling it 'unsafe.'   The world...

Canada's GDP shrank by 0.1 percent in April.  Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects legislation Bill C-5 is now law.  Israeli drone strike kills at least 18 Palestinians in Gaza.  Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' facing hurdles in the U.S.  Billionaire Jeff Bezos's wedding party to go ahead in Venice despite protests.  Influencers' love of matcha could be threaten...

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth holds morning newser, insisting strikes dealt a severe blow to Iranian nuclear sites.  Iran's Supreme leader congratulates nation for victory over Israel in first public appearance since ceasefire.  3 Palestinian men killed by Israeli settlers who attacked and set fire to their community near Ramallah.  Mexico's top court orders release of case f...

Canada and its European NATO allies agree to a new defence spending target -- 5 per cent of GDP by 20-35. Donald Trump says he's confident the 12-day war between Iran and Israel is over. Israel's ceasefire with Iran holds, but war in Gaza rages on.  British Columbia's Health Minister under pressure to fix a pediatric crisis at BC's biggest interior hospital.  Wildfires force organizers t...

US President Donald Trump uses profanity while saying both Israel and Iran have violated ceasefire.  Prime Minister Mark Carney confirms Canadian soldiers were stationed at the US base in Qatar targeted by Iran yesterday.  Palestinian hospitals say Israeli forces kill 25 people by opening fire on a crowd waiting for aid.  NATO leaders' summit appears more focused on spending than wa...

US President Donald Trump muses about regime change in Iran.  Israel says it struck symbolic targets in Tehran, including Evin prison.  Iranian Canadians worry over family caught up in Israel-Iran war.  NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says members have agreed to a new defence spending target: 5 per cent of GDP. Prime Minister Mark Carney to sign on to new pact that opens door to $...

The Pentagon says Iran's nuclear sites were 'severely damaged' after U.S. strike.  CBC News is on the ground on the Turkish/Iranian border where many Iranians are fleeing the war.  Israeli forces recover bodies of 2 hostages and a soldier in Gaza.   Many of those returning home after evacuation order lifted in northern Saskatchewan find their homes destroyed.  CBC Indigeno...

Israel targets nuclear site in central Iran; kills military commander and nuclear scientist. Russia's President Vladimir Putin says Moscow to seize more of Ukraine's territory. There's mixed reaction among indigenous groups over Ottawa's Big Projects legislation. Canadian businesses urge Carney government to open its doors wider to trade with China. Today is National Indigenous Day with celeb...

Iranian and European foreign ministers hold talks in Geneva today as part of diplomatic effort to end the Israel-Iran conflict. UN Security Council meets on Israel-Iran conflict. The Liberal government set to pass its major projects bill as the House rises for the summer. Local businessman Mike Pemberton becomes the new leader of Yukon's Liberal party and the new premier. Mixed progress on health-...

Iran hits Israeli hospital in fresh round of counter attacks in Middle East.  First Nations leaders say Mark Carney's major projects bill C-5 should not receive royal assent until the governor general addresses their concerns.  The mother of 3-year-old Quebec girl who was found after missing for 3 days to make court appearance Friday. Yukon Liberal Party members vote for new leader.&nbsp...

The world is waiting to see if US President Donald Trump will enter the conflict between Israel and Iran. MAGA followers and Republican lawmakers divided about potential U.S. involvement in Israel-Iran conflict.  CSIS says hostile state actors may be trying to deceptively hire private investigators to track people in Canada.  Officials in Prime Minister Mark Carney's office say the US wa...

US President Donald Trump denies he left the G7 summit early to work on ceasefire between Israel and Iran.  Trump's absence a problem for India's Narendra Modi, who wanted to talk tariffs at G7 summit.  Gaza Health Ministry says Israeli tanks killed at least 50 Palestinians killed waiting for aid in Khan Younis.  Canada's cancer-screening guidelines might be outdated, so the group t...

Mark Carney and Donald Trump to meet one-on-one at G7 leader's summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.  Rockets fly between Iran and Israel for a 4th night. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it is possible Israel's missile strike will lead to regime change in Iran.  Another Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner forced to turn around after technical issue, days after deadly crash in India.  Fi...

Death toll in Israel rises after latest round of fighting between Iran and Israel.  Trump and Putin discuss conflict in Middle East, war in Ukraine in phone coversation.   Middle East conflict overshadows G-7 leaders summit in Alberta. Investigators still trying to determine the cause of Air India crash. A St. John's fire hall sees an all female crew for the first time in its 130-ye...

Minnesota lawmaker and husband killed in 'politically motivated assassination,' another Democrat lawmaker also shot. Sirens in Israel warn of new Iranian missiles and Israel continues its strikes on Iran on the second day of hostilities.   Massive US military parade to be met with widespread protests. Trooping the Colour ceremony in honour of the King's birthday pays tribute to Air India...

Tehran vows retaliation as Israel targets Iranian nuclear sites, military and scientist leaders in overnight attacks. United States distances itself from attack on Iran. Rescue teams and sniffer dogs recovery at least 265 bodies at crash site of Air India flight 171.  U.S. National Guard still on the streets of Los Angeles after an appeals court issued stay on lower court order banning t...

London-bound Air India flight 171 crashes into doctors' housing in Ahmedabad. One Canadian was on board the flight.  RFK Jr. names new vaccine advisers after firing previous advisory committee.  Spokane, Washington imposes curfew in response to growing protests against Donald Trump's immigration policy.  UN nuclear watchdog formally accuses Iran of not complying with its nuclea...

Billionaire Elon Musk says he regrets some of his posts about US President Donald Trump.  Tradwife debate for grade 9 students in Australia stirs up controversy.  New graduates in Canada compete with AI for jobs and suffer high unemployment.  Mass arrests at protests against immigration raids, as nightly curfew kicks in for Los Angeles.  Right-wing group called Project Ontario...

US President Donald Trump deploys more National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid ongoing immigration protests.  Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner warns judicial independence is under attack around the world.  Canada's Auditor General says F-35 procurement project now expected to cost 50% more than original estimate.  Israel deporting Greta Thunberg and other "Fr...

Prime Minister Mark Carney outlines new defence plan for Canada that is less reliant on United States for security.  California governor Gavin Newsom says he will sue US President Donald Trump for illegally deploying National Guard during ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles.  Israeli forces seize control of Gaza-bound aid boat, detain Greta Thunberg and other activists onboard.&n...

Ottawa accepts Ontario's request for federal assistance with wildfires. Donald Trump orders National Guard to L.A. following immigration raids.   Israel's Defence Minister says he has instructed the military to stop a boat carrying aid and activist Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza. Colombian presidential hopeful survives assassination attempt.   Italy holds referendum on who g...

Fires burning across Canada continue to force people out of their homes.   Russia pummels Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, in overnight attack that kills three.   Ottawa's move to eliminate internal trade barriers leaves the heavy lifting to provinces.  Researchers say Australia's iconic sulphur-crested cockatoos are more intelligent that previously thought.

Federal government is poised to table legislation to bring down internal trade barriers.   Canada's jobless rate up 0.1 percent in May; now at 7 percent.   Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announces closure of all Gaza aid distribution sites.   Russian strikes kill at least 4 people in Ukraine in possible retaliation for recent Ukrainian attacks.   Residents of...