Judge sides with Taylor Swift in Florida poet's plagiarism lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit accusing pop megastar Taylor Swift of plagiarizing phrases from a Florida woman's poems for more than a dozen songs.
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, authorities say, while nearly 18,000 people remain homeless more than a week after the disaster struck the capital and nearby coastal areas.
TIFF announces Being Heumann as opening night film

The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of the biopic Being Heumann, organizers announced Tuesday.
Canada's trade surplus hits four-year high in May, led by jump in exports to U.S.

Canada's merchandise trade surplus widened in May. This was the third consecutive month of trade surplus for Canada and was led by a 1.5 per cent jump in exports to the U.S., the country's largest trading partner.
Mark Carney appoints one of his top advisors and a Conservative MP to the Senate

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he will appoint one of his most senior advisers to the Senate, a move that could send shockwaves through the Red Chamber.
French court opens door for Marine Le Pen to run for president, with ankle monitor

A French appeal court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for public office, in theory preserving a path for the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential election.
Ukrainian woman suspected in Monaco bombing found dead

Ukraine's Security Service on Tuesday said it found the body of Ukrainian national Anastasiia Berezovska, who is wanted by authorities in Monaco in connection with the bombing targeting Ukrainian business tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev.

