- 1m ago
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets US Northeast, threatens World Cup final; Trump blames Canada, threatens tariffs
Smoke from over 200 out-of-control Canadian wildfires has pushed air quality to hazardous levels across the US Northeast, forcing a Chicago match cancellation and casting doubt on Sunday's Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New Jersey.
- 3h ago
Smoke from Canada wildfires threatens World Cup final as Spain trains outdoors despite health warnings
Air quality in New Jersey improved Friday but uncertainty remains for Sunday's Spain-Argentina showdown, with more than 800 fires still burning in Canada.
- 2d ago
Freight train 'encased in flames' as wildfires rage across Canada; smoke threatens World Cup final
Dramatic video from Armstrong, Ontario, shows a CN Rail freight train engulfed by a wall of fire, with workers calling for rescue. All crew were safely evacuated, but smoke from more than 800 active fires across Canada has blanketed Toronto with the world's worst air quality and now threatens Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey.
- 2d ago
Canadian wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest and Northeast, Detroit air quality hits hazardous 600
Detroit recorded an Air Quality Index of 600, twice the hazardous threshold, as smoke from 858 Canadian fires drifted south. New York, Philadelphia, and Toronto also saw dangerous pollution, with officials urging residents to stay indoors.
- 4d ago
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard found guilty of 1990s sexual assault in Montreal, adding to 11-year sentence
The 84-year-old former fashion executive, already serving 11 years for Toronto assaults, chose not to contest evidence from a 1997–1998 incident in his Montreal penthouse.
- 6d ago
Two dead, at least five injured as gunfight erupts at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair festival
An exchange of gunfire between two individuals at Toronto's annual Salsa on St. Clair street festival on Saturday evening left two people dead and at least five others wounded, as thousands of attendees fled in panic.
- 6d ago
Two dead, multiple wounded as gunfire erupts at Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair street festival
An exchange of gunfire between two individuals at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Midtown Toronto left two men dead and at least four others wounded on Saturday evening, prompting a massive police response and panic among the roughly 13,000 attendees.
- Jul 8
Dune: Part Three trailer reveals a darker Paul Atreides 17 years after his rise to power
Warner Bros. unveiled the first full trailer for Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three at a global Imax fan event, showing Timothée Chalamet's Emperor Paul Atreides grappling with conspiracy and moral decay.
- Jul 8
Trump says Iran deal is 'over' as U.S. strikes 80 targets; oil jumps, stocks slide
U.S. forces struck over 80 targets in Iran and President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire memorandum 'over', sending oil prices up more than 5% and rattling global equity markets.
- Jul 8
SATA flight to Toronto diverts to Terceira after smoke fills cabin; six treated for inhalation
Six people were treated for smoke inhalation after a SATA flight from Ponta Delgada to Toronto diverted to Terceira island on Tuesday, 7 July.
- Jul 6
Portugal's PM faces backlash for World Cup trip to Dallas as country stays on wildfire alert
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro travelled to Dallas for Portugal's round of 16 match against Spain, missing the opening of his party's parliamentary days and drawing sharp criticism as mainland Portugal remains under a state of alert due to wildfires.
- Jul 6
Canada selects Germany's TKMS for record submarine deal ahead of NATO summit
The multi-billion-euro contract for 212 CD class submarines deepens defense ties between Canada, Germany, and Norway, and marks Canada's largest-ever military procurement.
- Jul 5
Phillies land six All-Stars for Philadelphia Midsummer Classic; Ohtani, Judge among stars set to miss game
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game rosters were announced Saturday, with the host Phillies placing six players on the National League squad. Several marquee names, including Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, will skip the July 14 game in Philadelphia because of injuries or scheduling conflicts.
- Jul 3
A hair-trigger offside from a chip in the ball sends Portugal past Croatia and into a storm of controversy
Croatia were seconds from extra time when Josko Gvardiol turned the ball home in the 103rd minute, but a chip inside the ball detected a brush against Igor Matanović's hair and the VAR chalked it off. Portugal won 2-1 in Toronto, sparking fury from players, coaches and Croatia's most famous supporter.
- Jul 3
Portugal survive Croatia scare as microchip VAR rules out late equaliser in World Cup thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty for his first World Cup knockout goal, Gonçalo Ramos headed a stoppage-time winner, and a Croatian equaliser was disallowed by a microchip-assisted VAR review as Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in a chaotic round-of-32 match in Toronto.
- Jul 3
Berlin Brandenburg Airport opens its first long-haul route with seasonal Air Canada flights to Montreal
The inaugural Air Canada flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Montreal departs at 11:40 this morning, marking the capital region's first scheduled long-haul connection.
- Jul 3
Ronaldo and Ramos inspire Portugal's comeback win over Croatia, sister says World Cup is his last
Portugal came from behind to defeat Croatia in the World Cup last 16, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos playing decisive roles. Ahead of the match, Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro said the tournament would be his final international competition.
- Jul 2
Portugal honors Diogo Jota with emotional World Cup tribute on crash anniversary
On the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, Portugal's players, Liverpool and EA Sports all paid powerful tributes, with the late forward's memory pervading a dramatic World Cup round-of-16 win over Croatia.
- Jul 1
Kawhi Leonard returns to Raptors in trade with Clippers, seven years after leading Toronto to its only NBA championship
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to acquire Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers, sending Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft picks to Los Angeles. Leonard, who led the Raptors to their only NBA title in 2019, is willing to sign an extension with Toronto.
- Jun 30
Trump earned $2.2bn in 2025, with $1.4bn from crypto ventures launched after his return to the White House
A mandatory financial disclosure shows Donald Trump earned at least $2.2 billion in 2025, with $1.4 billion coming from cryptocurrency businesses that benefited from his own deregulatory policies.
