3 h. ago Germany Rejects EU’s €2 Trillion Budget Plan as Maneuvers Begin

Germany has rejected the European Commission’s €2 trillion ($2.3 trillion) budget proposal, hours after it was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels.

Other

10 h. ago Petrobras Eyes Return to Retail Fuel Sector to Limit Pump Prices

Petrobras is considering a return to retail fuel sales after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the state-controlled oil company’s top executive complained about high pump prices.

Economics

16 h. ago The EU chief unveils a new $2.3 trillion budget. Lawmakers say the math doesn’t ‘add up’

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union needs a new budget that would allow it to respond to crises like Russia’s war on Ukraine or climate change, fund railways and energy grids, and protect farmers’ livelihoods, the EU chief said Wednesday while unveiling her proposal totaling 2 trillion euros ($2.3 trillion). European Commission President Ursula von […]

Economics

16 h. ago Date set for Mitch Marner’s return to face the Maple Leafs as NHL schedule released

Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights will make one visit to Toronto during the 2025-26 NHL regular season on Jan. 23.

Other

20 h. ago UN sanctions on Iran will return if no progress made soon, Europeans warn

The three countries' ambassadors to the United Nations met Tuesday at Germany’s U.N. Mission to discuss a possible Iranian deal and reimposing the sanctions.

Economics

21 h. ago FIFA may need to rethink World Cup calendar due to climate change: experts

With temperatures rising worldwide, scientists warn that staging the World Cup and other soccer tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere summer is getting increasingly dangerous.

Society

37 h. ago Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required

B.C. advocate says more needs to be done to support families — including basic income and housing support — and there is still not enough child welfare staff to meet demand

Events

38 h. ago CRTC to look into improving Canada’s public alerting system in new consultation

GATINEAU — Canada’s telecommunications regulator is launching a consultation aimed at improving the national public alerting system that is used to warn Canadians about emergency situations such as severe weather and other concerns to public safety. The CRTC says it wants to improve the accessibility of alerts by reviewing how they are distributed in Canada, […]

Society

38 h. ago Tricon & Toronto Life Announce Summer Garden Party at Evergreen Brick Works

Toronto’s most iconic outdoor summer garden party returns August 13 —a midsummer night under the stars TORONTO — Tricon and Toronto Life are excited to announce the return of Toronto’s most celebrated summer garden party, taking place Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 6–10 PM ET at the Evergreen Brick Works. Toronto’s celebrated Summer Garden Party […]

Culture

39 h. ago Sea Bears guard takes leave from team, expected to return later this season

The Sea Bears said Tuesday that guard Cody John will be away from the team for 'the next several weeks', and that the team intends to reactivate him later this season.

Other

39 h. ago ‘Ted Lasso’ star Hannah Waddingham says show’s return is like a dead dog coming back to life

'I’m thrilled that it’s been exhumed,' Emmy-winning actress says of soccer comedy's planned return

Events

44 h. ago Russia suggests Trump is emboldening Ukraine, delaying peace

MOSCOW — The Kremlin warned Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting Russian trading partners could embolden Ukraine and further delay already stalled peace efforts. Trump a day earlier gave Russia 50 days to strike a peace deal with Ukraine, voicing fresh frustration with Moscow […]

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44 h. ago Moscou dit que les propos de Trump pousseront Kiev à continuer le conflit

Le président américain a sommé Moscou de mettre fin à son offensive en Ukraine d’ici 50 jours, sous peine de sanctions.

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45 h. ago Moscou dit avoir besoin de «temps» face à l’ultimatum de Trump

Le président américain a sommé Moscou de mettre fin à son offensive en Ukraine d’ici 50 jours, sous peine de sanctions.

Other

50 h. ago European Gas Edges Lower as Traders Assess Trump’s Russia Threat

European natural gas edged lower as traders digested US President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Russia with financial penalties if there’s no deal on peace in Ukraine.

Economics

58 h. ago L’Iran rejette toute négociation si Washington insiste sur l’abandon de l’enrichissement

«La fenêtre de la diplomatie reste ouverte», a toutefois assuré le président Massoud Pezeshkian.

Transport

59 h. ago Evacuation order rescinded, alerts remain due to wildfire near Princeton

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen said everyone under evacuation order could return home on Monday but must be ready to leave again at a moment's notice.

Events

60 h. ago Author Maria Reva’s return to Ukraine inspired her to complete novel

In 2023, Maria Reva and her sister were on a train hurtling through a Ukrainian night toward the battle-scarred city of Kherson. They were hoping to reach their grandfather, still there in the midst of carnage. It was crisis time for Reva in more ways than one. The novel she had started to write back […]

Other

61 h. ago Pas de négociation si Washington exige l’abandon de l’enrichissement nucléaire, dit l’Iran

«La fenêtre de la diplomatie reste ouverte», a toutefois assuré le président Massoud Pezeshkian.

Other

61 h. ago EU trade ministers plan countermeasures to Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ 30% tariffs

BRUSSELS — EU trade ministers agreed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was “absolutely unacceptable,” and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move. The ministers met Monday in Brussels following Trump’s surprise announcement over the weekend of such hefty tariffs, which […]

Economics