The family of an Afghan refugee is now begging the federal government to let him come to Canada. He is being held in a Texas detention centre facing deportation back to Afghanistan. His family says that would be a death sentence.

And: Donald Trump announces both Mexico and the E-U will face steep, 30 per cent tariffs unless they reach a trade with with the U-S by August 1st.

Also: Wildfires continue to burn across the country, displacing thousands of people from their homes.

Plus: OpenAI comes for Google's crown, Families mourn the victims of the Srebrenica Massacre, and more.

U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown Canadians yet another curveball on tariffs, saying they will jump to 35 per cent as of August 1st. We have extensive coverage including political reaction, economic impacts, and how it figures into Trump’s wider trade war.

And: Canada is still the heart of the measles outbreak in North America. But the epicentre has shifted from Ontario – to Alberta.

Also: Should teachers use A.I. in the classroom? If so – how? A.I. companies in the U.S. are setting up an academy to teach the teachers. But there are questions about whether companies with a vested interest in A.I. success should be the ones leading the way.

Plus: Wildfires on the Prairies, Trump in Texas, and more.

Manitoba is under a state of emergency – again. There are more fires and more evacuations in the northern part of the province. Thousands of people are being ordered to leave immediately. The premier is showing frustration with some U.S. lawmakers – who complained about wildfire smoke travelling south – saying it was making it difficult for some Americans to enjoy their summer.

And: The assault was so violent, police thought an eight-year-old from Quadeville, Ontario may have been attacked by an animal. But now, the community is coming to grips with the reality – her attacker was human. And a teenager has been charged.

Also: Love Island U.S.A. has become a pop culture sensation as a frothy, low-stakes, dating reality show. But contestants say it comes with a dark side – including accusations of racism, and cyberbullying.

Plus: Canadians stick to their boycott of U.S. goods, new chemicals in illegal drugs are making it harder to counter overdoses, and more.