Good morning. Canadians are riding the high of Team Canada's World Cup win over Qatar. But some fans are furious at ticket resellers for derailing their plans to see the action up close. More on ticket struggles, the Frank Stronach trial and Canadian guns turning up in war zones below.
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Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon threaten U.S.-Iran deal
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Israeli forces struck targets throughout southern Lebanon overnight as Hezbollah reported intense fighting in the area, threatening the nascent peace deal between Iran and the United States.
What's happening: At least 18 people died in the Israeli airstrikes, according to Lebanon's state-run news agency, while Israel said four of its soldiers had been killed fighting in the large swath of southern Lebanon it is occupying.
Why it matters: Continued fighting in Lebanon could unravel the newly signed U.S.-Iran deal, which calls for an immediate halt to military operations "on all fronts, including in Lebanon" — where Israel has been battling the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah — and for ensuring Lebanon's "territorial integrity and sovereignty." Israel and Hezbollah are not parties to the agreement. Meanwhile, talks between the U.S. and Iran on a permanent peace deal have been delayed.
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Canadian sniper rifles openly flaunted in Yemen, Sudan, Libya — despite arms sanctions
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Canadian-made guns are in the hands of Sudanese and Libyan militias and openly advertised by Yemeni arms dealers, a CBC visual investigation has found.
What's happening: Precision rifles made by Sterling Cross, a small-arms manufacturer based in Abbotsford, B.C., have been photographed in Sudan and used by the notorious paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Additional images were geolocated to Libya. Both countries are under Canadian arms embargoes due to widespread human rights abuses, torture and mass killings.
What else: Another set of videos led to a Yemeni corner store that operates as an illicit arms bazaar. The store is run by three brothers, including an arms dealer named Ibrahim, who advertises his inventory on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. In a 2024 video, Ibrahim is seen firing a Sterling Cross rifle. Canada has said it's looking into this "very seriously."
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Frank Stronach could learn his fate in sexual assault trial today
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An Ontario judge could render her decision today on whether Frank Stronach is guilty of any of the sexual assault charges against him.
What happened: The 93-year-old founder of auto-parts giant Magna International faces five counts of sexual assault and indecent assault related to three female complainants. When the trial began in February, Stronach was facing 12 counts related to seven female complainants, including charges of rape. The Crown has withdrawn a number of charges, saying there was not sufficient evidence.
What's next: That several of the charges were discarded has raised some questions by legal experts about the initial strength of some of the prosecution's cases and whether enough was done beforehand to anticipate potential problems. Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy said that she would return to court on June 19 with an update on the progress she's made with her decision.
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