Tour de France cyclists battle 4-time champion Tadej Pogačar — and intense heat

Check out some of the best photos from the 113th Tour de France, with 184 cyclists currently competing in 21 stages over more than 3,000 kilometres.
First Nations chiefs vote to oppose Carney government's proposed major projects reforms

Assembly of First Nations chiefs unanimously resolved Wednesday to oppose the Carney government's proposed reforms aimed at streamlining major project development if those reforms weaken environmental protections or sidestep Indigenous rights.
The U.S. Senate is in turmoil. What does it mean for upcoming midterm elections?

Three major news stories about the U.S. Senate are sparking questions about the upcoming fall midterms. Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and Willy Lowry discuss whether these issues could shake up the fight for senate control.
Ebola cases in Congo surpass 2,000 as government reports 754 deaths

The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday.
Nine EU nations urge funding cut for IOC, World Aquatics over readmitting Russians

Nine European nations have asked the European Union to cut funding to sports bodies including the International Olympic Committee that let Russian and Belarusian athletes return to competition, Estonia's ministry of culture said on Tuesday.



