8 h. ago Canadians shortchange savings goals to take summer vacation, says BMO survey

More than half said they had altered their vacation plans due to rising costs and inflation

Other

12 h. ago Trump considers UFC fight at the White House to celebrate 250th Independence Day

Trump, a UFC enthusiast who has attended several of its mixed martial arts matches in recent months and is close friends with Dana White, the league's president

Culture

19 h. ago Deutsche Bank Says Spain Will Keep Outperforming Euro Area Peers

Deutsche Bank AG said the Spanish economy will keep outpacing the euro area’s growth after inflation and borrowing costs eased.

Economics

34 h. ago Western Balkans face severe drought and water restrictions during heat wave

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heat wave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 C (104 F) and meteorologists warned that there would be scarce rain until September. Rivers are almost dry because […]

Other

37 h. ago Middle East Conflict Was a Factor in Chile Holding Rates in June

Chile’s central bank said its decision to hold rates last month was the best option given higher uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict, including doubts on the war’s impact on inflation and monetary policy.

Events

38 h. ago Major global tourist destinations about to get more expensive for Canadians

Visiting the Louvre is about to get more expensive for Canadian tourists.According to French news outlet Le Monde, non-European tourists will be required to pay €30 (approximately C$48) to visit major French museums starting January 1, 2026. That's about a C$13 increase from the current entrance fee of €22 (C$35).Sources from France's Ministry of Culture told the newspaper that the hike would be implemented at the Louvre and Château de Versailles.The government is also planning to test the tourist tax at either the Arc de Triomphe or the Conciergerie, and at the Château de Chambord, in Loire Valley (central France), as well as at Paris' Opéra Garnier.That means Canadians will need to factor in an additional fee if they want to see the Mona Lisa up close at the Louvre or get a glimpse into the lavish life of Marie Antoinette.The price increase is expected to be adopted by other cultural sites in 2027.According to Le Monde, the government's...

Politics

39 h. ago Mercedes to LVMH Are Blunting the EU’s Fight Against Trump’s Tariffs

German automaker Mercedes-Benz Group AG, French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and other major European firms are spearheading a corporate push that’s weakening the European Union’s efforts to stand up to Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Economics

40 h. ago 5 reasons new market highs are not necessarily a sign to sell

Peter Hodson: Should investors worried about wars, tariffs, inflation and the Trump factor fear an equity market peak?

Economics

44 h. ago ISDA and Ant International Lead New Industry Report on Use of Tokenised Bank Liabilities for FX Settlement and Cross

Report builds on shared ledger technology and industry expertise of the co-leads as well as members of the Project Guardian FX workstream It includes proposed principles for leveraging tokenised bank liabilities and shared ledgers to drive industry adoption of tokenisation and enable 24/7, real-time FX settlement and lower costs for businesses globally SINGAPORE — The […]

Society

51 h. ago Tornado warning downgraded to advisory for area between Edmonton and Obed Lake

At 5:35 p.m., the warning was downgraded to an advisory.

Other

52 h. ago Michael Pezzetta knows the road to a job with Leafs will be hard

Before Michael Pezzetta gets in one regular-season fight on behalf of his Maple Leaf teammates, he’ll have to battle his way onto the team. That’s not news to the 6-foot-1 left winger, whose playing time with the Montreal Canadiens was limited last year, getting no points in 25 games with 24 penalty minutes. But sitting […]

Transport

58 h. ago Sinner, Alcaraz headline entry list for National Bank Open in Toronto

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz highlight a strong entry list at this summer’s National Bank Open men’s tournament in Toronto. The world No. 1 and No. 2 will hit the court at Sobeys Stadium for the ATP Masters 1000 event from July 27 to Aug. 7, Tennis Canada announced Wednesday. The annual Canadian tennis tournament […]

Society

65 h. ago Lisa Sygutek: Canadians have the power to fight back against Big Tech

Let Canada be the democratic beacon in an increasingly autocratic world by standing up to Silicon Valley

Other

65 h. ago US judge says China’s Huawei Technologies must face criminal case for racketeering and other charges

BANGKOK (AP) — A U.S. judge has ruled that China’s Huawei Technologies, a leading telecoms equipment company, must face criminal charges in a wide reaching case alleging it stole technology and engaged in racketeering, wire and bank fraud and other crimes. U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly on Tuesday rejected Huawei’s request to dismiss the allegations […]

Events

3 d. ago Canada Day celebrations draw thousands as Carney says values under pressure

OTTAWA — Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and western alienation. “We’ve decided not to pull apart and fight, but to come together and to build. Because that’s the Canadian way,” Prime Minister Mark Carney said to thousands of […]

Culture

3 d. ago RBI Panel Likely to Recommend India Retains 4% Inflation Target

An internal committee of the Reserve Bank of India is in favor of retaining the current inflation target in an upcoming government review, according to people familiar with the matter, giving investors some reassurance about the continuity of monetary policy.

Economics

3 d. ago ECB’s Muller Sees No Need for Rate Cuts to Stimulate Economy Now

European Central Bank Governing Council member Madis Muller said the economy doesn’t currently justify interest rates that stimulate growth, allowing officials to take a pause from easing to gauge how activity withstands various threats.

Other

3 d. ago Canadian World Bank employee jailed in sickening child pornography probe

A Canadian employee of the World Bank in Washington has been sent to a U.S. prison for four years after he was busted for distributing twisted child pornography involving babies. Matthew Norman Ballek, 32, of Saskatchewan, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court to 46 months in federal prison. Ballek pleaded guilty in October in […]

Events

3 d. ago ECB’s Nagel Sees Inflation in ‘Calmer Waters’ But Caution Needed

The European Central Bank has brought inflation under control but mustn’t become complacent due to the highly volatile geopolitical backdrop, according to Governing Council member Joachim Nagel.

Economics

3 d. ago ECB’s Simkus Warns of Fragile Inflation Path Due to Euro, Energy

The European Central Bank has fulfilled its inflation goal but volatility in foreign-exchange and commodities markets means the outlook for prices is murky, according to Governing Council member Gediminas Simkus.

Economics