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Toronto Star

Inside Toronto's tennis wars — where yelling, bribes and years-long wait-lists are all part of the game

A spike in popularity — and the disappearance of etiquette — has made finding a membership or public court in Toronto next to impossible for some.

If these sixth graders were mayor of Toronto, there would be treasure hunts, more soccer fields and $500 for (almost) everyone

Teacher Jessy Choi was surprised by how deep some of her students' submissions were.

Doug Ford gives his aging government a long summer to regroup

The premier will be hitting the road to push back against any impression that malaise is setting in, Robert Benzie writes.

Toronto councillor under OPP investigation recuses himself from decisions on more Scarborough developments

As OPP anti-rackets squad investigates, Coun. Parthi Kandavel has repeatedly denied wrongdoing. He says recusal made out of 'abundance of caution.'

An Ontario principal cancelled this high school's prom. A walkout and petition failed to bring it back — but the students weren’t done

For Durham Region students, what began as a protest over a rite of passage became something much larger.

Tourists hit Toronto early, ready to soak up the World Cup vibes: 'We wanted to piggyback on the hype'

From yacht parties to Kensington Market to concerts to the CN Tower, visitors get the party started days before kickoff.

Jail and even flogging were on the table once in Toronto's long fight against truancy

Today, classroom absenteeism is at alarming level, but we fight it in a different way.

In my cliquey Grade 8 middle school class, '6-7' is the ultimate social equalizer

If a rhythmic, brain-rotting chant that can bypassed every social barricade and get my students to see each other as people, not merely the sum of their parts, let the chanting continue.

It wasn't just a bar. It my was unofficial living room. Why must change in Toronto take the good things?

New things are inevitable. But there is good in old things, too.
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Globe and Mail

Pakistan delivers message to Tehran as U.S.-Iran tensions flare after fresh strikes

American military said it shot down two more Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz that threatened international maritime traffic

Shooting near Ohio community festival wounds at least 12

Toledo police said search for suspects was ongoing after gunfire sent crowds scrambling for cover

North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Xi Jinping’s visit

Chinese President will be there for first time in nearly seven years as Beijing looks to reinforce ties with Pyongyang

Quebec Liberals say they are sole federalist option in provincial election

Separatist PQ has topped polls for months, with the Liberals coming in a close second

Why protests are growing over the Trump family-linked resort in Albania

The venture has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of the country’s longtime socialist Prime Minister

Iran launches missile attacks on Gulf neighbours in ‘serious escalation’

Ballistic missiles and drones were fired toward Bahrain and Kuwait as Iran says U.S. attacked its surveillance facilities

Airline chiefs confront fuel shock and fare test at global summit

A survey of 21 global airline CEOs found that fuel price volatility and inflation sit at the top of the industry’s risk agenda

Armenia heads to election as it weighs future with Moscow and the West

Nineteen political forces, including two blocs and 17 parties, are taking part in the elections

Ukraine launches new drone attack on St. Petersburg

The attack came a day after Putin refused an offer to meet Zelensky

Rome’s Isola Sacra fights a cruise ship port that locals say will destroy their lost-in-time way of life

Developers face rising resistance to a port project that would transform the waterfront and threaten protected archaeological and ecological sites
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Global News

‘Political risk’: Fresh Iran-U.S. attacks complicate ceasefire negotiations

Iran launched missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting U.S. interceptions and raising new concerns about the fragile ceasefire.

Stéphane Dion says Canada needs more diplomats to build ties with Europe

Former foreign affairs minister Stéphane Dion says Canada needs to staff its embassies in Europe and set deadlines for the flurry of agreements Brussels signed with Ottawa.

Former prince Andrew made money on cottage sublets at his rent-free estate

A National Audit Office report said Mountbatten-Windsor had received income from renting out three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, his former home near Windsor Castle.

AI just designed a ‘fundamental new vaccine’ for viruses, researchers say

A team at the University of Cambridge say this is the first time that a vaccine whose active component was 'designed entirely by computer simulations has been tested in humans.'

International Space Station air leak evacuation preparations end, NASA says

Four astronauts got orders from NASA to enter their Crew Dragon spacecraft docked to the station and don their spacesuits in case the air leak warrants an emergency evacuation

U.S. sanctions Cuba’s president, others in latest move to pressure leaders

New sanctions were imposed on Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with four other individuals, according to a filing Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website.

FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup, says water can be bought on site

Many of the games are taking places in cities with high temperatures and humidity, such as Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, as well as Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.

Sherpa guide lost on Mount Everest found alive crawling back to base camp

The Sherpa man was spotted by a cleaning crew crawling down Mount Everest's snow-capped slopes a week after he went missing as was presumed dead by his family.

Shipwrecks discovered from ‘Golden Age of Piracy’ in 18th century Bahamas

Rough, shark-infested seas and regular rip tides made venturing down to the shipwrecks an arduous and risky task, with a high chance of failure.

Israel, Lebanon renew ceasefire as Trump admits calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’

Trump remained noncommittal about a timeline for settling the Iran conflict, saying the Strait of Hormuz might stay blocked through the Labour Day holiday on Sept. 7.
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New York Times

Touching Grass

There’s no better time than early summer to put away your phone and get some fresh air. We have a challenge to help you actually do it.

Scott Pelley on the Bari Weiss Era and His Last Days at ‘60 Minutes’

Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an exclusive interview with the now-former CBS News correspondent.

Gunman Kills at Least One in Attack on Central Israel

Israeli authorities described the shootings as a terrorist attack. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, praised the assault, but did not claim responsibility.

Trump Looms Over Pivotal Republican Senate Runoff in Georgia

The president has not yet endorsed Representative Mike Collins or Derek Dooley, a former football coach, in the race to challenge the Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff.

Trump Says Iran Has Made a ‘Big’ Nuclear Promise. It Isn’t New.

President Trump’s boasts of securing a commitment from Iranian leaders not to develop a nuclear weapon have puzzled nuclear experts who note that Tehran has made that pledge for more than 50 years.

South Carolina Governor’s Race Tests the Strength of a Trump Endorsement

The Republican candidates for South Carolina governor went to extraordinary lengths for the president’s support. But his choice of Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has not quite sealed the deal among voters.

June Squibb, the ‘Foulest Mouth on Broadway’, Is Up for a Tony at 96

At 96, June Squibb is one of the oldest acting nominees in the history of the Tony Awards. Back in the 1960s, she was known for an entirely different distinction.

As Oil Prices Spike, Talk of ‘Demand Destruction’ Sets In

The decades-old term refers to the sustained loss of demand for a commodity, caused by high prices.

Why We Still Need Steven Spielberg

Hollywood is struggling, but Spielberg insists that the big screen is still the best place to work out our collective dreams, fears, joys and sorrows.

RFK Jr. Appears Disengaged on Many Health Department Matters Beyond Vaccines

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has demonstrated little interest in managing his sprawling department as he focuses on food and vaccine policies, according to colleagues.

CNBC

Global week ahead: Soccer isn't the only thing that's kicking off

World Cup fever grips football fans worldwide ahead of the opening game on June 11th, but it's not just soccer that's kicking off next week.

100 days of the Iran war: How global markets and the economy have been affected, in charts

The conflict is about to reach its 100th day, with peace negotiations hanging in the balance.

U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports

New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.

Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another

Chinese electric vehicles are likely to be sold in the U.S. within years, despite tariffs, strict laws and opposition from the auto industry and politicians.

Bitcoin is cratering, but a new Wall Street crypto hype is on the rise

As bitcoin dropped to its lowest price since 2024, investors flock to a new type of crypto investment linked to the hyperliquid platforms, HYPE ETFs.

Wall Street's 'fear gauge' punches back as the 'crash up' in chip stocks finally reverses

The monster rally in semiconductor stocks hit a wall on Friday, and the VIX at last caught up with other volatility metrics.

Abel goes his own way with new Berkshire investments, including billions for AI

Warren Buffett tells CNBC's Becky Quick new Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has "launched" with his first major deal.

Inside the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew from

The U.S. and Iran have yet to reach a peace deal or address Iran's nuclear ambitions, despite signals from Trump that talks are progressing.

Social media bans on teens risk strengthening Big Tech's grip on the sector, Bluesky exec warns

"We're living in a world where it's almost impossible for smaller entrants to come in and build healthier spaces," Bluesky's COO, Rose Wang, told CNBC.

Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants continue AI layoffs

"Our experience of robots is that it's actually driven up employment rather than the reverse," Amazon executive John Boumphrey told CNBC.

Washington Post

Armenia, caught in Trump-Putin power contest, eyes E.U. and draws Russia’s fury

Ahead of a national election on Sunday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been talking about joining the E.U. and boasting of an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Iran launched missiles and drones toward Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military says

U.S. forces shot down Iranian missiles and drones launched toward the strait and neighboring countries.

Pope Leo visits a polarized Spain where conservatives are turning on the church

On the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, Leo plans to address political polarization and showcase the Catholic Church as an advocate for migrants and asylum seekers.

Fourth time could be the charm for Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s most polarizing politician

The daughter of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, running again for the presidency, is herself deeply unpopular. So is her opponent.

Brazil, 24 years from a World Cup title, looks to a foreigner to rediscover its soul

The Italian Carlo Ancelotti, the most decorated club coach in soccer history, is the first foreigner to lead the most successful nation.

BBC

M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people

The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training. 

England begin Ashes rebuild with win over New Zealand in first Test

England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.

England begin Ashes rebuild with win over NZ

England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.

Girl, 16, among five arrested over Nowak protests as three charged

Disorder erupted in Southampton on Tuesday near where 18-year-old Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed.

Who is NHS nurse and newest royal Harriet Sperling?

Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips wed with King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals attending.

Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'

Vance had blamed Henry Nowak's death on the "mass invasion of migrants" - but Lammy says it "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech

The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

'Another one!' Tongue strikes early as England close in on victory

Josh Tongue makes an early breakthrough on day four for England as he traps New Zealand's Tom Blundell lbw for four on day four of the first Test at Lord's, with the tourists 58-6, chasing 254 to win.

Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass

The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

Delays to defence plan undermine UK credibility, MPs say

The Defence Investment Plan is now due to be released ahead of a Nato summit early next month.

The Independent

Aid cuts are making tablets needed to help fight stillbirths and mothers dying harder to buy

Exclusive: Data from the UN show that the money spent on supplies of folic acid, which can help reduce the risk of anaemia and then possible haemorrhage or stillbirth, are falling – at least in part thanks to aid cuts. Rachel Hagan speaks to health workers and experts who say this backs up what they seeing on the ground

Armenians go to the polls as Russia watches closely and Trump urges voters to ‘Make Armenia Great Again’

Putin has made thinly veiled threats comparing Armenia's path to that already taken by Ukraine

Donald Trump, Knicks fan, heads back to New York to root on his team

Donald Trump plans to be back at Madison Square Garden in New York to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs

Broken speaker? Finicky zipper? Anticonsumerist Repair Cafes urge you to fix it instead of pitch it

Repair Cafes are part of a new brand of anticonsumerism

Fizzy drinks recalled over fears cans may suddenly explode

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned the cans could pose an injury risk to customers

Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Iran is ‘virtually decapitated’ as war enters 100th day

Iran and the US have continued to trade strikes as the conflict enters its 100th day

Fossil fishes buried in the desert could solve a mystery in marine history

A team of five researchers set out to find Qreiya 3, a remote fossil locality in Upper Egypt

White storks are returning to the UK. But why is their reintroduction so controversial?

The government advising body Natural England says it does not consider white storks to be native birds

Hegseth says Europe faces ‘invasion’ of ‘dangerous ideologies’ while speaking at D-Day event

Condemnation of comments by Donald Trump’s defence secretary after he uses event to criticise immigration and ask ‘When will European capitals do something... or is it too late?’

Five teens arrested and man charged after mass brawl involving machetes breaks out in Melbourne station

Victoria opposition says incidents like Saturday evening’s show the state’s machete laws ‘simply have not worked’