Friday's top stories in 10 minutes

More communities near Manitoba's northeast border preparing to evacuate under threat of wildfires.  Recovery efforts to resume in parts of central Texas after weekend of rain.  US President Donald Trump says he will send Patriot air defence missiles to Ukraine.  US President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. 13 jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activists back in court for a trial Amnesty International calls a pivotal test for freedom of expression in HK New research shows more Canadians are obese and a lot of weight gain happened during the pandemic. 

EU and Mexico criticize Trump's proposed 30% tariff.  At least 19 killed in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes as war's death top 58,000. U.S. Department of Homeland Security releases scathing report one year after assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Police in Quebec say 6 people are on the run after vehicle carrying illegal immigrants was involved in a collision. US green card holder stuck in New Brunswick after denied re-entry at US border. Canada's national public dental insurance program experiencing growing pains.  As provinces and territories across the country struggle to contain burning wildfires, there is a push to get more women on the front lines. 

U.S. imposes 30% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico, E.U. to go into effect August 1. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney erred in imposing deadline on US trade talks. A preliminary report says fuel switches cut off before June Air India crash that killed 260. Russian, North Korean foreign ministers meet as Pyongyang backs Ukraine war. The family of an Afghan man detained in a U-S immigration detention centre is calling on Ottawa to act. 

US President Donald Trump threatens new 35% tariff on all Canadian goods by August 1st. Prime Minister Mark Carney responds on Twitter, with no mention of counter-tariffs. Canada's economy added 83K jobs in June.UN: 798 Palestinians killed while trying to get food aid since end of May.Thousands gather in Srebrenica on 30th anniversary of Europe's only acknowledged genocide since WWII. Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson among those considering a run to become new leader of Canada's NDP. Barbershop meetings discuss ways to prevent domestic violence in Nova Scotia. 

Police in eastern Ontario charge teen with attempted murder in relation to serious attack on child. Russian aerial attacks in Ukraine kill two in Kyiv. US president Donald Trump hints a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is imminent.   Report on B.C. event safety makes 6 recommendations, months after Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy.   Residents of Kerrville, Texas, hold vigil for victims of last week's deadly floods. Trump says 50% tariff on copper imports will be effective August 1.   Statistics Canada data shows Canadians made fewer air and road trips to the US in June.  Polaris Music Prize to release its 2025 shortlist.

Russia launches intense overnight attacks across Ukraine. US President Donald Trump says he's close to making trade deal with India. The number deaths from Texas flashfloods surpasses 100. More then 170 still missing. Two people killed in 5.2 magnitude earthquake in Guatemala.  Nunavut's outgoing premier, P.J. Akeeagok, says he will not be running in the next territorial election. Nine provinces and one territory want to allow consumers to buy alcohol from other provinces for personal consumption. Mattel toy company introduces new Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes.

RCMP says members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among four arrested in alleged terror plot.Canada and Japan sign a new security agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure to end war in Gaza as Washington visit continues. US President Donald Trump is sending more weapons to Ukraine, just days after pausing shipments of some munitions. More than 100 confirmed deaths in Texas floods as hope of finding more survivors dims. New all-Inuit law firm, Tulugaq Law, on a mission to break down barriers in the justice system, wants to expand. Music from Netflix movie, "K-Pop Demon Hunters" topping Billboard, Spotify charts. 

At least 82 people, including 28 children now confirmed dead after flash floods in Texas. US President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington to discuss war in Gaza.Police in Kenya open fire on anti-government protesters on 35th anniversary of historic Saba Saba demonstrations. Australian woman Erin Patterson is found guilty of murdering relatives with a meal laced with poisonous mushrooms.US President Donald Trump says tariff notices for other countries will begin rolling out today.Anti-government protests in Kenya heat up as country marks 35 years since historic Saba Saba pro-democracy protests.Some people who paid deposits for season tickets for a Halifax CFL franchise still waiting for refund.

At least 59 people confirmed dead in Texas following Friday's deadly flash flood.Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall over Carolina coast.US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are expected to top the agenda at today's BRICS summit BrazilElon Musk says he will form a new political party, called the America Party.Australian man charged in relation to arson attack on Melbourne synagogue.Police in eastern Ontario seek public's help to determine what caused serious injuries to an 8 year-old girl.The Dalai Lama turns 90, celebrating with prayers, dance, and global guests.

27 killed in Texas flash flood. Dozens more missing including 25 girls attending summer camp.US President Donald Trump says there could be a deal on a Gaza ceasefire by next week. Canada's International Trade minister looks for other partners as trade with US becomes more difficult.New report undermines Donald Trump's claims that Canada is major contributor to US fentanyl crisis.Calgary Stampede is as much about the economy as it is the rodeo fun.