U.S. says its military shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response.
FIFA will now allow fans to bring disposable water bottle to World Cup matches

FIFA has decided to allow fans to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle to its World Cup 2026 matches in Canada and the United States.
Remaining 60 Minutes stars say they're staying at CBS show... for now

Saying 'We don't want to see 60 Minutes die,' the three remaining correspondents at the turmoil-plagued CBSNews show have decided to stay for the meantime.
Forced labor? How the U.S. found a brand new rationale for tariffs | About That

The Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on more than 60 countries to penalize them for importing products that use forced labour. Andrew Chang explains how these 'stealth tariffs' may be a new way for the United States to merge a contested economic agenda with moral policy.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)
CFIA announces temporary ban of Texas livestock to prevent spread of screwworm

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced Friday that it would temporarily restrict livestock from entering Canada from affected parts of the United States, after screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, was confirmed on a farm in Texas.
U.S., Canadian officials warn of anticipated surge in FIFA World Cup dupes

Security officials are anticipating a surge of counterfeit goods entering Canada and the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup and some warn Canadian laws don't go far enough to stop it.
Alberta premier says law will be enforced if separation vote spurs civil disobedience

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the law will be enforced if First Nations communities engage in civil disobedience over her government's separation referendum.
Cambridge, Ont., mayor 'stands by' stopping teen's speech at Pride event

Cambridge, Ont.,Mayor Jan Liggett issued a statement on Friday after her office received backlash after the city's Pride flag raising event on Monday. Liggett was seen on video cutting off a teenager who was giving a speech during the event. Liggett says she stopped the teen from saying a part of the speech that hadn't been vetted by city staff.
Toronto Liberal MP Erskine-Smith tells supporters he's leaving federal politics

Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith has emailed his supporters confirming he will resign his seat in the House of Commons and invited volunteers to an event to celebrate his decade of public service.
Scientist with Huntington's gene dedicates life to curing fatal disease he'll one day develop

Jeff Carroll, a scientist who carries the mutant gene for Huntington's disease, is now part of a global initiative to advance treatment for neurodegenerative diseases.