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Toronto Star
World Cup 2026 highlights, analysis: Ghana fans party in Toronto streets after stunning win vs. Panama; Alphonso Davies available for Canada
Ghana and Panama played in the second World Cup match in Toronto while Canada prepared for Thursday's game in Vancouver.
Alphonso Davies could play for Canada against Qatar while another pivotal World Cup piece nears return
Key defender Moïse Bombito "has looked amazing" as Canada hopes to get a couple of key pieces back at the World Cup.
Canada vs. Qatar is a World Cup clash of 'totally different philosophies.' This part-time dentist from Iceland would know
With both teams in search of their first World Cup win, there are a few reasons — and perhaps a lineup change — that could see Canada get it done.
Former Liberal MP Han Dong running for Toronto city council
In Scarborough North, Dong will face incumbent councillor Jamaal Myers, who has already registered to run again.
Donald Trump says he'd prefer if CUSMA 'expired immediately'
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would prefer it if the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade "expired immediately," although he left open the possibility that he could sign a new deal but would still rather leave it "unsigned."
The data-driven Maple Leafs front office finds a kindred spirit in players’ coach Jim Hiller
New head coach Jim Hiller and Leafs general manager John Chayka share more than a few things in common.
How the Carney government will scale back its police powers bill: sources
The Star has learned the Liberals are preparing to halve the time electronic service providers would have to retain Canadians' metadata from one year to six months.
‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘The Ring’ star Daveigh Chase dead at 35
Chase died Tuesday following a battle with meningitis and a blood infection.
Whitby mayor calls out hateful comments posted on photo of her with Muslim women's group
The mayor reinforced that everyone should feel safe and welcome in the community where they live and this form of discrimination is not acceptable.
Mentally ill Toronto man gets life sentence for his mom's brutal murder inside an Etobicoke park
The judge previously rejected Colin Hatcher's claim that he was not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.
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Globe and Mail
Trump signs Iran MOU at the Palace of Versailles
A video shared on social media by the White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino shows U.S. President Trump signing the the Iran Memorandum of Understanding at the Palace of Versailles, just prior to a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Trump says he would ‘rather not’ have USMCA
‘We do better without that agreement,’ the U.S. President told reporters in France, where he was attending the G7 summit
Trump on USMCA: 'I'd rather have it terminated'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the U.S. would do better without the USMCA on trade and that he would prefer not to have a new one, but added that he was open to doing it.
French President hosts Trump at Palace of Versailles
Emmanuel Macron invited U.S. President as part of efforts to improve transatlantic relations
Oldest-known plague outbreak came 5,500 years ago in Siberia
Researchers said ancient DNA revealed presence of strains of Yersinia pestis, the plague bacterium
What Iran and the U.S. stand to gain from their deal and what challenges remain
Interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and enter 60 days of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program
Tropical Storm Arthur causes dangerous flooding, threatens Gulf Coast
Storm hung over coastal Texas on same day as World Cup match between Portugal and DR Congo in Houston
Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann confronted by victims’ relatives at sentencing
Heuermann pleaded guilty in April to charges that he murdered seven women
Read the transcript of the U.S. draft of the agreement with Iran
U.S. officials on Wednesday read the memorandum of understanding to journalists after days of secrecy over what is in the document
Trump claims ‘nobody’ attacked Iran girls’ school ‘on purpose’ at G7 summit
The strike on Feb. 28 killed more than 175 children and teachers, according to Iranian officials
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Global News
New evidence of origin of the black death a ‘complete surprise’ experts say
There were thoughts that early strains may have been mild, but the discovery that the plague killed prehistoric hunter-gatherers contradicts those notions.
U.S. releases text of Iran deal by dictating it to journalists
Iran meanwhile suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, but details of the signing ceremony were uncertain.
British presenter Jeremy Clarkson reveals cancer diagnosis on his TV show
Clarkson, one of the U.K.'s most well-known TV figures, shared the news during filming of his hit Amazon documentary show 'Clarkson's Farm,' in episodes that aired on Wednesday.
Titan submersible didn’t get ‘any oversight’ in Canada, TSB report says
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released its report on the Titan submersible disaster three years after the catastrophic implosion.
Carney says U.S. and Iran’s agreement ‘exceeded’ his expectations
On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement to end the war in Iran and that he had authorized an end to the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
SpaceX rockets past Amazon to become world’s 5th most valuable company
SpaceX roared past Amazon's market valuation on Tuesday and briefly topped that of Microsoft, rapidly scaling the list of the world's most valuable companies.
Carney caught on hot mic pitching Chinese EV import deal to Trump at G7
The deal with China has raised concern within the Trump administration, with Trump himself threatening new tariffs and saying he won't allow Canada to become a 'drop-off port.'
U.K. military investigates reports Russian warship shot at British yacht
The incident occurred two days after British commandos boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker in the Channel that is suspected of being part of the Russian “shadow fleet.”
Carney invites India’s Modi to Canada, eyes security exchange talks at G7
A readout of the meeting did not include any mention of foreign interference or transnational repression, which India's government has been accused of pursuing in Canada.
Canada enters talks with Italy on buying advanced trainer jets
The announcement was made after a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains.
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New York Times
Team Medic Recounts Iran’s ‘Stressful’ Debut in L.A.
A member of Iran’s medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.
Trump’s Iran Deal Isn’t Perfect. It Doesn’t Need to Be.
The world doesn’t need a nuclear deal with Tehran.
In Britain, the Far Right Is Setting the Agenda
Its opponents urgently need to demonstrate that they can do more than throw up their hands in horror.
Tornadoes Reported in Wisconsin and Illinois as Violent Storms Sweep the Midwest
The National Weather Service issued several of its highest-level tornado alerts on Wednesday night.
In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War
Homeowners and businesses in the region, which relies heavily on imported oil, are installing rooftop solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs.
Why the By-Election in Makerfield Will Have Giant Consequences for the UK
Here is what to know about the by-election on Thursday in Makerfield, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.
Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge
President Trump lashed out at critics who say the agreement achieves less than the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015, and he threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.
Knicks Accept a White House Invitation to Celebrate Title, Owner Says
James Dolan said he was “very proud” to bring his championship team to Washington. It would be the first N.B.A. team to visit the White House with Trump as president.
U.S.-Iran Agreement Includes Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon and More: See Full Text of the Deal
New York Times reporters annotated the agreement, which a senior official disclosed on Wednesday.
18-Year-Old Dies in Fall From Horse Carriage in Central Park
After the driver stepped out to take a photo of the passengers, the horse bolted, and a tourist from India fell from the driverless carriage. “We were yelling, ‘Help me, help me!’” said his father.
CNBC
Why Wall Street banks and foreign borrowers are rushing to tap China’s cheap money
Foreign governments, Wall Street banks and multinational companies are flocking to China's panda bond market.
Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer leaves for OpenAI
Google's vice president of engineering and a co-leader of its Gemini AI models announced Wednesday he is leaving the company to join OpenAI.
Trump and Iran's President Pezeshkian sign memorandum aimed to end war
President Trump earlier said at the G7 summit that the memorandum of understanding with Iran "might not be the kind of document that I should be signing."
India’s largest stock exchange files for IPO as mega-listings gather pace
India's largest stock exchange sets the ball rolling for mega IPOs this year as it files papers to go public.
Oil falls as International Energy Agency forecasts supply glut next year after U.S.-Iran deal
Oil declines as Mideast peace prospects rise following U.S.-Iran deal.
CNBC Daily Open: Warsh's Fed debut and Iran-U.S. deal in focus
Kevin Warsh chaired his first Fed meeting, sending stocks lower while Trump reportedly signed the deal with Iran.
Inside India newsletter: Anthropic curbs ignite AI debate in India — efforts 'too slow, way too small'
India's ambitions of becoming a global AI innovation powerhouse by building applications on top of foreign foundational models are being challenged.
Here are the five big takeaways from Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chairman
The Federal Reserve and Chairman Kevin Warsh on Wednesday followed the script on interest rates closely.
JetBlue to reduce Newark, LaGuardia footprint as it forges ahead in Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue is planning to cut some employee bases at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and tech bases at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Analysis: Chairman Kevin Warsh’s task forces are the key to understanding the new Fed
The new leader of the Fed left interest rates alone but made clear how he plans to rewire the central bank.
Washington Post
Senate targets Hegseth’s travel in standoff over apparent Iran school attack, boat strikes
Frustrated lawmakers are increasing pressure on the defense secretary to get answers they’ve sought for months.
Russia’s war in Ukraine comes back into Trump’s focus with no end in sight
The president met with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the G-7 summit but told reporters the conflict “has no impact on us … we’re thousands of miles away.”
BBC
From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.
From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.
Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
There are 14 candidates vying to be the Greater Manchester constituency's new MP.
The Papers: US-Iran deal and England's World Cup win
The BBC, along with other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.
Developing heatwave across Europe to send UK temperatures above 30C
Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK with temperatures of 30C plus expected as Europe experiences a 'heat dome' as Simon King explains.
Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.
US and Iranian presidents sign deal aiming to end war
The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.
Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks
Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.
The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says phone call with Trump and Macron after G7 ‘could change a great deal’
Macron says Trump 'took note of fact Russia does not want peace'
Gap between flat and house prices widest it’s been in 30 years, Zoopla data shows
Since 2016, average house prices have surged by 43 per cent with flats a more modest 10 per cent
The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers' health
In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health
The ‘ginormous’ cat-killer fungus spreading across South America
Pathogenic fungi may even tolerate high body temperatures, scientists warn
Iran-US war latest: Trump and Iranian leader sign peace deal as Tehran vows to charge Strait of Hormuz fees
The US president told the G7 that he would ‘go back to bombing’ if a full agreement was not struck within 60 days
Starmer lashes out at those ‘trying to tear our country apart’ after home targeted in arson attack
’There are many actors who want to divide our country’, the prime minister told reporters at the G7 summit
World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home
While many of the World Cup’s competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of the teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate
With a sledgehammer and a shovel, volunteers raced to save passengers in Texas plane crash
Several motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help those on board escape
Oil prices fall to below $80 as Trump signs US-Iran interim peace deal to end Middle East war
Asian stocks steady and oil prices dip as investors assess progress toward ending war in Middle East
FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?
FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history
