World Cup shock (Canada): Morocco ended Canada’s historic run with a 3-0 win in the Round of 16 in Houston, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Soufiane Rahimi adding a late goal; coach Jesse Marsch said Canada played well but missed chances, while the team’s exit still sparked pride across the country. NATO pressure (Canada-Turkey): Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Ankara for the NATO summit, where Mark Rutte faces a tougher test as Donald Trump shifts from demanding higher spending to demanding “loyalty,” and allies try to keep unity on track. Global defence finance (Canada): Canada is pushing to announce up to 10 “founding nations” for a proposed global defence bank at NATO, aiming for low-cost financing for allied security projects. Philippines-Canada ties: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wrapped up a “productive” visit to Canada, touting a strategic partnership, CA$2M for the Luzon Economic Corridor, and about US$2.5B in investment commitments tied to mining, critical minerals, energy, and IT. Trade uncertainty (Canada-U.S.): With the USMCA extension deadline passing, the U.S. won’t extend the Canada-Mexico deal and instead moves toward annual reviews, leaving businesses in places like Portage-Lisgar asking for certainty. Wildfires abroad (Europe): Heatwave conditions are driving major wildfires across France, Spain and Portugal, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes that have already scorched large areas.