NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands ‘loyalty’ and not just burden-sharing
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from acting on threats to abandon it.
But the goalposts keep shifting, raising the stakes ahead of this week’s summit in Turkey .
Initially, it was about money. Trump has long railed against NATO allies for spending
Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing the conservative activist should stand trial for murder.
The five-day preliminary hearing that starts Monday will be the first time members of Kirk’s family are in the Utah courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson . The hearing will be livestreamed.
Robinson turned himself in after the shooting. Prosecutors allege that he also sent a text message confession to
Blue Jays’ Guerrero Jr. turns down all-star invite to rest, prepare for 2nd half of season
SEATTLE — The power of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ’s brand and the Toronto Blue Jays ’ reach is such that even amid his frustratingly mystifying down season, fans still voted him as the American League’s starting first baseman for the All-Star Game.
Guerrero will not go to Philadelphia for his sixth Midsummer Classic, saying Saturday that he needs to use the upcoming break to recuperate for the second half after playing through lower back issues for about a month. That will leave Ernie Clement, previously named to the squad
Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A key hearing kicks off Monday in Charlie Kirk’s murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try his accused killer and seek the death penalty.
The five-day preliminary hearing will mark the most significant presentation of evidence in the case so far — and the first time that Kirk’s parents and widow will be in the courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson .
Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept.
Trump plans to deliver July 4th speech after weather prompts evacuation of National Mall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Severe weather disrupted celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in several East Coast cities, including Washington, where storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall. President Donald Trump said he will still speak there later Saturday night.
Elsewhere, severe weather prompted the cancellation of celebrations in Hartford, Connecticut, along with Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Spectators at Boston’s fireworks and concert were told to briefly seek shelter before events later resumed.
‘I’m feeling great’: Oakville butcher shop celebrates 90-year-old butcher
Wolfgang Ordung is celebrating a remarkable dual milestone. Widely known in the community as a vibrant long-time fixture behind the counter at Florence Meats on Spears Road in Oakville for more than 16 years, Ordung just celebrated his 90th birthday in June.
After 38 years of running his own butcher shop, Mari’s Delicatessen in Oakville, Wolfgang – or Wolf – decided to retire. But a decade and a half later, he realized he missed the daily bustle of the shop floor and the genuine connections
Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Famous contest
Crowds gathered in the sweltering heat Saturday to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday by watching famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut defend his world hot dog eating championship in Coney Island, where he downed 66 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women’s division.
Saturday marked the 18th time Chestnut, 42, won the so-called Mustard Belt in just 21 appearances at the internationally televised Nathan’s Famous Fourth of
‘Unexpected breakthrough’: Coun. Saxe credits community effort to save Sneaky Dee’s
One day after news that Sneaky Dee’s has been saved from the wrecking ball, Coun. Dianne Saxe is praising the hard work done by the community to save the iconic downtown restaurant and dive bar.
The developer of a 16-storey building at the corner of Bathurst and College streets formally withdrew the proposal on Friday ahead of a July 8 meeting of the Toronto and East York Community Council, which Saxe admits was set to likely approve the application.
While no reason was given in the letter as to why
Police launch arson investigation into deadly Amherstburg house fire
Posted July 4, 2026 2:51 pm.
Windsor police have launched an arson investigation into a deadly house fire in Amherstburg that killed one person on Friday.
Emergency crews were called to an active fire in the 100 block of Texas Road shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze and located a 47-year-old man during a search of the residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the cause of the fire remains
Toronto police officer seriously injured during suspect takedown
A Toronto police officer was seriously injured during an arrest in North York on Saturday morning.
According to authorities, police were responding to a call for a “suspicious incident” in a residential neighbourhood near Avenue Road and Wilson Avenue just before 10:45 a.m.
“When officers arrived on scene, two vehicles fled the area and one suspect fled on foot,” Toronto police wrote in a social media post. “After a brief foot pursuit, an adult male suspect was arrested.”
Authorities say