The latest official data from Canada’s national economic indicators confirms that the Canadian economy experienced a growth of 0.3 per cent in May. This marks a continuation of the broader economic recovery, extending into a second straight month and surpassing earlier government projections. Based on monthly Gross Domestic Product data published by Statistics Canada, real output saw increases in 13 of the 20 main industrial sectors, fueled by widespread gains in goods-producing industries and sustained demand within the services sector. This actual monthly growth surpassed the preliminary estimate of 0.1 per cent, published as a flash estimate, giving momentum to the nation’s economic performance after April’s revised growth of 0.6 per cent.
Travel
Exterior view of the historic Church of San Francesco di Paola in Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples, Italy. This expanded timetable broadens flydubai’s overall reach within Italy, which already includes three weekly flights to Catania Airport in Sicily and seasonal summer flights twice-weekly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport in Sardinia, running through August’s end. The airline also announced operational adjustments due to scheduled infrastructure work in Southern Italy. During maintenance at Dubai International Airport, flydubai will temporarily reroute its daily flight from Dubai to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento Airport from November 1 to November 30, 2026. Regular flights to Naples will resume on December 1, 2026, with existing bookings automatically transferred to the Salerno route during this period.
Sports
Spain sent Portugal out of the FIFA World Cup with a late 1-0 win, ending Ronaldo’s sixth tournament and long pursuit of the title.
Norway reached the FIFA World Cup last eight after a 2-1 win over Brazil, with Haaland scoring twice and Neymar netting late.
Australia exited the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Egypt won 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 Round of 32 draw in Arlington at Dallas Stadium.
Spain kept a clean sheet and advanced from the World Cup Round of 32 after goals by Oyarzabal and Porro ended Austria’s run in Los Angeles.
Congo DR led early through Brian Cipenga before Harry Kane scored twice to lift England into the World Cup round of 16.