Why the U.K. is crying foul over Argentina's semifinal World Cup celebration

While celebrating their victory over England, Argentine players held a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" — asserting in Spanish that the disputed Falkland Islands, over which the U.K. and Argentina once fought a war, are Argentine. London is crying foul.
Corus confirms unspecified number of layoffs at Global News

Corus Entertainment, owner of the Global Television Network, has confirmed plans for an unspecified number of layoffs. The company says the changes are an effort to “strengthen and sustain” its news divisions.
Republicans blast Canada over wildfire smoke, air quality in northern U.S.

Republican members of U.S. Congress are slamming Canada's federal and provincial governments over what they claim is inaction in preventing the wildfires currently spreading smoke and poor air quality across much of the northeastern U.S., in addition to Central Canada.
Mexican authorities arrest Quebec fugitive linked to Desjardins data breach, police say

Quebec provincial police have confirmed the arrest by Mexican authorities of Maxime Paquette, who had been wanted since June 2024 in connection with investigations into the massive Desjardins data breach.
Boston Bar residents ordered to evacuate as B.C. wildfires intensify

The B.C. Wildfire Service says in a Thursday morning update that the Brunswick complex, made up of the Brunswick Creek and Ainslie Creek fires, is expected to be unstable through the day. Dry lightning and little rain are in the forecast, the service says.
Lionel Messi will play Lamine Yamal in World Cup final 19 years after viral baby photo

It's been 19 years since Argentina's Lionel Messi took photos for a charity calendar with Spain's Lamine Yamal when Yamal was just a few months old. Now, the two will face off against each other in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final.
Ottawa to spend almost $2B over 4 years to buy 190 Canadian-made armoured vehicles

Canada will spend almost $2 billion over four years on 190 armoured combat support vehicles that will be built by London, Ont.-based General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday.
Tracking the 2026 wildfires in Canada

These maps and charts show where the wildfires are, how much has burned and how they're affecting air quality.
RCMP search for protesters who surrounded N.S. premier's vehicle, smashed windshield

RCMP say they are trying to identify a group of protesters who swarmed the vehicle of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, including whoever smashed its windshield while he was inside.
TIFF announces Margaret Qualley romance, Mahershala Ali action film and more as premieres

The Toronto International Film Festival began rolling out the red carpet on Thursday, announcing five special presentations for this year's instalment — their first major announcement since revealing the opening-night film earlier this month.