Manitoba farmers dealing with drought-plagued fields

Ukrainian officials report that Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least six people and damaged an apartment block in Kyiv, part of a broader attack hitting over two dozen locations in the capital. The assault underscores the ongoing intensity of the war, with civilians again bearing the brunt.

President Trump is ramping up trade tensions with Canada after its prime minister announced plans to recognize Palestine, a move that mirrors recent decisions by France and the UK. Trump claims this will complicate ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada. Meanwhile, the U.S. hints at progress in trade talks with China, though officials caution that a deal isn’t finalized yet.

Gaza's civil defense ministry reports that at least 30 people were killed by Israeli gunfire while waiting for humanitarian aid, though Israel says it’s investigating and is "unaware" of any casualties caused by its forces. The conflicting accounts leave the situation murky, with civilians caught in the crossfire of a devastating conflict.

Conor McGregor’s legal setback continues as an Irish court upheld a ruling requiring him to pay nearly €250,000 in damages to Nikita Hand, who accused him of sexual assault in 2018. The court dismissed his appeal outright, leaving the jury’s decision untouched.

President Trump has given Mexico an extra 90 days to negotiate a tariff deal, sparking rumors that similar extensions might be coming for other countries facing steep U.S. import duties starting this Friday. This move suggests a possible softening—or at least a delay—in the administration’s hardline trade stance.