Court
Donaldson letter to accuser was not about abuse claims, lawyer says
The former DUP leader denies 18 sex abuse charges, including rape, as his defence continues cross-examining one of two alleged victims
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- World Cup 2026 France’s World Cup edge is a talent pool decades in the making Les Bleus head toward the expanded 2026 tournament with a reserve list valuable enough to rival elite national squads, a product of academies, immigration and street-level football culture
- World Cup history World Cup upsets: 10 shocks that rewrote tournament history From the United States beating England in 1950 to Saudi Arabia stunning eventual champion Argentina in 2022, the tournament’s biggest surprises still shape its mythology
- Automation Hyundai plans major U.S. rollout of Atlas humanoid robots The automaker is targeting more than 25,000 Boston Dynamics robots for Hyundai and Kia plants, with work expected to begin in Georgia in 2028
Prescription drug costs
Generic Ozempic cuts monthly cost to about $100 in Canada
Generic semaglutide reached some Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart locations last week, drawing quick interest and some early supply strain as providers urge proper screening
Wildlife
Fourth osprey chick hatches at Poole Harbour nest
The south of England’s only breeding osprey pair now has four chicks after webcams showed the final egg hatching while the mother fed the brood
Mental health research
Ketamine infusion eased severe depression within hours in review
A University of Connecticut review found rapid short-term benefits for some patients, but experts warn the drug requires medical supervision and longer-term evidence remains limited
Pop culture
How viral dance routines became part of pop’s rollout
Choreographers behind routines for PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson say the dances that travel fastest often feel simple, communal and unforced
Morning Brief
Israel-Lebanon meeting set as judge leaves Trump mail-ballot order in place
Military officials from Lebanon and Israel are due in Washington as U.S.-Iran talks continue; a D.C. judge said challenges to Trump’s voting order were premature
British LGBT Awards
Boy George receives lifetime achievement honour at LGBT Awards
Jean Paul Gaultier surprised the Culture Club singer with the award at a central London ceremony, where Boy George also won music artist of the year
TNA Impact
KC Navarro, Xia Brookside earn TNA title shots on Impact
Navarro pinned Mustafa Ali and Brookside pinned Lei Ying Lee in Champions Challenge matches, while Leon Slater was added to Ultimate X at Slammiversary
Grocery retail
Asian groceries move beyond the ‘ethnic aisle
Whole Foods, Target and specialty brands are expanding Asian snacks, sauces and frozen foods as consumer demand pushes global flavors into mainstream grocery aisles
Hospitality pressure
Top UK chefs urge 10% VAT rate for pubs and restaurants
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight the current tax burden is squeezing operators already hit by higher costs and weaker consumer spending
Court delays
MADD pushes roadside penalties after N.L. impaired cases fall to delays
CBC News identified four impaired-driving cases in Newfoundland and Labrador in the past 18 months that ended because of trial-delay issues under R v. Jordan
Pro wrestling
Ronda Rousey says family plans limit another wrestling run
After surprise appearances on the independent scene and at AEW Revolution, Rousey said a full- or part-time return to pro wrestling does not fit the life she is planning next
World Cup pricing
Toronto World Cup matches still have tickets — at steep prices
Thousands of seats remain for the city’s six matches, including Canada’s opener, but listed prices are putting some local fans on the sidelines
Federal savings program
Trump Accounts app launches for children’s investment accounts
Parents and guardians can use the new app to manage tax-preferred accounts for children, with a $1,000 federal contribution for eligible kids starting July 4
AI deepfake investigation
Two men charged in Canada AI deepfake exploitation case
Ottawa police allege women’s social media images were used in violent and sexual deepfakes; court documents identify up to 25 alleged victims
Canada-India trade
Windsor manufacturer eyes India as Canada pursues trade deal
G. Bareich Import-Export says India’s auto sector offers growth as U.S. tariff uncertainty pushes Canadian firms to look beyond familiar markets
Late night TV
Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’ takes over CBS late-night slot
The nearly 20-year-old comedy show will air two episodes weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET after “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” ends
Rare disease research
Dan Gilbert turns son Nick’s death into push for an NF cure
The Cleveland Cavaliers owner is funding neurofibromatosis research through his family foundation after the rare genetic disorder took his oldest son’s life in 2023
U.S.-Iran talks
U.S. and Iran edge toward ceasefire deal, but approval remains unresolved
Vice President JD Vance said negotiators are “very close” as Iran disputed reports of a finalized text and Trump weighs whether to sign off
Prediction markets
Google Insider Trading Case Puts Polymarket Under New Scrutiny
Federal prosecutors accuse software engineer Michele Spagnuolo of using confidential Google search data to make more than $1.2 million in prediction-market profits
BP leadership shake-up
Ousted BP Chair Albert Manifold Rejects ‘Lies’ About His Conduct
Manifold said he accepted BP’s decision to remove him but denied crossing a line, while the company said it stood by its statement on governance and conduct concerns
Texas Democrats
Allred runoff win over Julie Johnson opens Democratic rift
Equality PAC leaders criticized Colin Allred for challenging Texas’ only openly lesbian member of Congress after his nearly 8-point primary runoff victory
Public health
World Cup hosts set Ebola travel measures before kickoff
The United States, Mexico and Canada said they are aligning travel controls after the WHO declared the Congo outbreak an international public health emergency
Voting rights
Judge declines to block Trump order on voter list and mail ballots
The Washington ruling says challengers acted too soon, but leaves room for renewed lawsuits if the administration moves to implement the election directive
New York property taxes
New York passes pied-a-terre tax on $1 million second homes
The new levy on nonprimary residences in New York City is expected to raise $500 million and will be phased in as the city updates how it values luxury properties
NFL offseason
Why Deshaun Watson’s Browns reset is back in focus
A new coach, a more familiar passing system and a remade supporting cast are the case for optimism, but injuries and years of limited production keep expectations cautious
Biden 2024 debate
Jill Biden says Biden’s 2024 debate left her fearing a stroke
The former first lady told CBS News she was frightened by Joe Biden’s performance, a sharper private reaction than the public encouragement she offered that night and afterward
U.S. politics
Trump wealth report sharpens focus on corruption allegations
A CBC Radio discussion points to a reported $3-billion rise in Donald Trump’s net worth and a broader debate over self-enrichment, ethics rules and presidential power
MLB
Bob Horner, former Braves slugger and 1978 NL Rookie of the Year, dies at 68
The Atlanta Braves said Horner, a No. 1 overall pick who once hit four home runs in one game, died but did not announce a cause of death
Regional security
Guatemala Reportedly Agrees to Joint U.S. Strikes on Drug Gangs
The reported deal would fit into a wider Trump administration effort to secure permission for joint operations inside Latin American countries
AEW fallout
Kevin Knight defends Darby Allin attack as MJF draws new title threats
On a post-Double or Nothing double episode of “Dynamite” and “Collision,” AEW reset several major programs, including MJF’s third world title reign and the Owen Hart tournament
Media
Bari Weiss Names Nick Bilton to Lead CBS’s ‘60 Minutes
Bilton, a documentarian and former New York Times columnist, said he plans to bring new voices to the CBS news program
Wearables
Oura says its Ring 5 is 40% smaller and starts at $399
The new smart ring is slated to ship June 4, with expanded health-tracking tools as Oura pushes deeper into preventive and predictive care
EU carbon market
EU states push back on carbon rules as industry costs rise
Several governments say planned cuts to free emissions allowances could deepen pressure on heavy industry, while Brussels signals a more flexible sector-by-sector approach may be considered
Gaming hardware
Valve raises Steam Deck OLED prices by more than 40%
The company says the handheld itself has not changed, but higher memory and storage costs are pushing up prices for both OLED models
Auto finance
Nearly 1 in 5 New-Car Loans Now Top $1,000 a Month
Experian Automotive says most $1,000-plus monthly payments are tied to non-luxury vehicles, led by popular pickup trucks rather than high-end brands
Marine protection
New Whale-Safety Technology Enters Ship-Strike Policy Debate
Systems intended to help vessels avoid North Atlantic right whales are coming into use as the Trump administration considers whether technology can replace a core protection