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Princess Anne leaves hospital after treatment for concussion

Princess Anne has left the hospital and returned to her southwestern England estate after an accident thought to involve a horse left her with a concussion.

Judge tells Prince Harry to explain how communications with ghostwriter were destroyed

Prince Harry was hit with a hefty legal bill Thursday and ordered to explain how communications with the ghostwriter of his memoir were destroyed after an attorney for The Sun tabloid accused him of engaging in 'shocking' obfuscation in his lawsuit claiming the newspaper violated his privacy by unlawfully snooping on him.

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opinion Princess Anne's enduring popularity: Her equestrian excellence, Canadian connections and an escaped kidnapping attempt

In light of the news that Princess Anne's trip this week to Canada was cancelled because of an injury, royal commentator Afua Hagan looks at the princess's contributions as a royal figure that extend far beyond traditional ceremonials.

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opinion Princess Anne's enduring popularity: Her equestrian excellence, Canadian connections and an escaped kidnapping attempt

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opinion Symbolic meaning behind Princess of Wales' style choices at first public appearance since diagnosis revealed

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opinion This year's society wedding: the Duke of Westminster's 'Bridgerton' moment

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opinion Harry and Meghan's Nigerian adventure: Traditional attire to warm welcomes

For her latest column on CTVNews.ca, royal commentator Afua Hagan writes about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent visit to Nigeria, calling it a 'deeply meaningful campaign' that was about aligning their ongoing efforts to foster mental-health awareness and promoting the Invictus Games.

OPINION

OPINION What King Charles' schedule being too 'full' to accommodate son suggests

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has made headlines with his recent arrival in the U.K., this time to celebrate all things Invictus. But upon the prince landing in the U.K., we have already had confirmation that King Charles III won't have time to see his youngest son during his brief visit.

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opinion The special relationship between King Charles and the Princess of Wales

Royal commentator Afua Hagan writes that when King Charles recently admitted Catherine to the Order of the Companions of Honour, it not only made history, but it reinforced the strong bond between the King and his beloved daughter-in-law.

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opinion What should the Prince and Princess of Wales do next?

In the wake of the photo editing scandal, royal commentator Afua Hagan has some advice for the Prince and Princess of Wales on how to emphasize transparency and authenticity in future communications, to make sure these kinds of mistakes don't happen again.

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opinion Was the Princess of Wales thrown under the bus in the royal photo fiasco?

It was supposed to be the image that calmed all the rumours about the Princess of Wales as she recovers after abdominal surgery. But royal commentator Afua Hagan writes it was anything but, and it's a stark example of Kensington Palace's struggle with tradition and the public's thirst for knowledge in the age of social media.

Canada

Ottawa city councillor Clarke Kelly says he is not apologizing after a Kinburn daycare owner alleged he screamed and swore in front of children during a dispute that saw police called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon.
A Toronto woman who had been searching for her biological parents since she was a child finally has the answers she longed for at the age of 77.
A Calgary man is $66 million richer after claiming a Lotto 6-49 jackpot.
Ontarians could see long lineups at LCBO stores across the province today as customers prepare for a possible strike that will close all LCBO locations for the next two weeks.
A brand of instant noodles sold in B.C., Alberta and Ontario has been recalled due to undeclared peanut in the ingredients – posing a potential allergy risk to consumers.
A federal appeals hearing ended Thursday involving three homeowners from Elliot Lake, Ont., seeking to have radioactive rock removed from their homes.

World

British voters pick a new government against a backdrop of economic malaise and deep pessimism

British voters were picking a new government Thursday in a parliamentary election widely expected to bring the Labour Party to power against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric.
White House now says Biden was seen by his doctor days after debate

U.S. President Joe Biden was examined by his physician in the days following last week’s CNN presidential debate, the White House tells CNN — despite the White House press secretary having said Wednesday that the president has had no medical exams since his February physical.
Parisian cafes are a cherished part of French culture. Here's why they might be in trouble

Across France and especially in Paris, hospitality is one of the industries that is most heavily reliant on immigrant workers.
Vatican chief of staff testifies in U.K finance trial, points finger at deputy who escaped unscathed

Pope Francis' chief of staff became one of the highest-ranking Holy See officials to testify in a foreign court Thursday, telling a British tribunal about the negotiations at the heart of the Vatican's so-called 'trial of the century,' admitting he filed a false invoice and pointing a finger at his one-time deputy who escaped the scandal unscathed.
Delta flight diverts to New York after passengers are served spoiled food

A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to New York's Kennedy Airport on Wednesday after passengers were served spoiled food, airline officials said.
The questions about Biden's age and fitness are reminiscent of another campaign: Reagan's in 1984

The age question for presidential candidates is more than four decades old. Former U.S. president Ronald Reagan answered it with a pledge to resign if he became impaired, and later with a clever joke that reset his campaign from a stumbling debate performance to a 49-state landslide and a second term.

Entertainment

Judge clears way for Alec Baldwin to go to trial next week after last-minute efforts to toss 'Rust' case fail

A New Mexico judge has cleared the way for the prosecution of Alec Baldwin next week, refusing the latest in a series of attempts by the actor and his legal team to have his criminal case connected to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the 2021 set of the film 'Rust' dismissed.
Victoria and David Beckham recreate their wedding day photos 25 years later

The British power couple got hitched in 1999, fusing the worlds of fashion and football forever. While their marriage has endured 25 years later, the pair have come to regret some of the minor details of their big day.
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of 'Chinatown,' dies at 89

Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of 'Shampoo,' 'The Last Detail' and other acclaimed films whose work on 'Chinatown' became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native Los Angeles, has died. He was 89.

Health

Kris Jenner learns her ovaries will need to be removed because of tumour on 'The Kardashians'

In the episode, streaming now, the matriarch of one of the world’s most famous families learns she will undergo surgery for a tumour on her ovary.
Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness

People who take Ozempic or Wegovy may have a higher risk of developing a rare form of blindness, a new study suggests. Still, doctors say it shouldn’t deter patients from using the medicines to treat diabetes or obesity.
A brand of instant noodles sold in B.C., Alberta and Ontario has been recalled due to undeclared peanut in the ingredients – posing a potential allergy risk to consumers.

Politics

Deputy prime minister says 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal caucus supports Trudeau

The 'vast, vast majority' of Liberal MPs continue to support their leader, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland insisted Thursday.
Streaming services challenge Canadian rules on revenue-sharing for news

Global streaming companies said on Thursday they were challenging new Canadian rules that oblige them to help pay for local news, saying Ottawa had acted unreasonably and provided no legal basis for the demand.
Newfoundland and Labrador premier takes aim at Ottawa over reopened cod fishery

Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal premier is once again opposing a decision made by the federal Liberals — this time about the reopening of the province's commercial northern cod fishery.

Sci-Tech

High-speed hippos can get airborne, says new study

Hippos can get airborne when moving at high speeds over land, according to a new study.
60 million-year-old seeds reveal that dinosaur extinction paved the way for grapes

Grapes have been intertwined with the story of humanity for millennia, providing the basis for wines produced by our ancestors thousands of years ago — but that may not have been the case if dinosaurs hadn’t disappeared from the planet, according to new research.
Marine mammal rescuers in British Columbia are searching for an entangled humpback whale in the waters off northern Vancouver Island.

Business

Trying to sell or buy a home this summer? What a realtor says you should know

In the first few weeks of summer, the real estate sector is experiencing an upturn marked by more housing inventory, a Canadian realtor says
'A way to leapfrog': Amazon executive says regulated industries moving fastest on AI

As a wave of companies rush to embed artificial intelligence into their operations, Matt Wood has noticed the technology's fastest adopters are businesses more typically described as slow to change.
As receipts tick ever higher for Canadians at the grocery store and shoppers continue to search for savings, one Canadian grocer has ended a perceived deal.

Autos

CDK Global says 'substantially all' dealers are back online after a crippling hack

CDK Global said 'substantially all' of the nearly 15,000 car dealerships that use its software across North America are back online to its core management system, almost two weeks since a cyber incident caused a software blackout.
Faulty brakes, airbag systems: Here are the cars recalled in Canada

Transport Canada recalled various vehicles over the last week, including Kia, Toyota, Volkswagen and Porsche cars.
It used to be cash was king and that you could get a better deal if you paid for a car in full, but now many dealers want you to finance your purchase so they can make more money.

Lifestyle

A Toronto woman who had been searching for her biological parents since she was a child finally has the answers she longed for at the age of 77.
The son of Asia's richest man is getting married in one of India's most anticipated -- and lavish -- weddings of the year

Billionaire heir Anant Ambani is set to marry his longtime girlfriend Radhika Merchant later this month, in a lavish ceremony widely described as the country's wedding of the year.
Parisian cafes are a cherished part of French culture. Here's why they might be in trouble

Across France and especially in Paris, hospitality is one of the industries that is most heavily reliant on immigrant workers.

Sports

Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Bertoletti eats 58 hot dogs to claim Mustard Belt, Sudo wins 10th women's title

Patrick Bertoletti of Chicago has won his first men’s title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, while dental hygiene student Miki Sudo of Florida has won her 10th title.
Novak Djokovic grinds out a victory over wild card Jacob Fearnley at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic says he wouldn't have been surprised if his second-round match against young Jacob Fearnley at Wimbledon went to a fifth set, but he's 'very glad it didn't.'
World swimming federation confirms U.S. federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests

The international swimming federation says its top administrator has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who failed doping tests in 2021 yet were allowed to continue competing.