Fire engulfs London tower block, at least six dead, more than 70 injured
LONDON (Reuters) - Fire engulfed a 24-storey housing block in central London in the early hours on Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring 74 others in an inferno that trapped residents as they slept. Full Article
Gunman targets Republican lawmakers at baseball practice, several wounded
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire on Republican members of the U.S. Congress during a baseball practice near Washington on Wednesday, wounding several people including senior Republican leader Steve Scalise, before he was taken into custody, police and witnesses said. Full Article
Futures lower as oil prices fall on rising output
(Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a lower opening for Canada's main stock index on Wednesday as oil prices declined after data showed an increase in U.S. crude stockpiles and the OPEC reported a rise in production. Full Article
Canada's detention of Mexicans surges after visa lift
TORONTO (Reuters) - Detention of Mexican citizens in Canada has spiked since December, when the government lifted its visa requirement for visitors from Mexico, figures obtained by Reuters show, even as Canada burnishes its image as more welcoming than the United States. Full Article