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Toronto Star
Herd the news? A group of goats is back in Toronto to graze on invasive plants
A specialized group of goats are munching in the Don Valley again, after a two-day grazing intensive started on Tuesday.
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%
The central bank was widely expected to keep the policy rate unchanged for the fifth time in a row.
Spyware? Aliens? Mysterious metal devices near Woodbine TTC station have locals baffled
It took about two weeks for the city to find the answer
Convicted Toronto killer has 'one of the biggest hearts I have ever seen,' life coach tells faint-hope hearing
Awet Asfaha is trying to convince a jury he deserves a chance at early parole. Earlier this week, he finally admitted to killing Bishen Golaub, 34, outside a garden barbecue in Etobicoke in 2009.
Free Botox, food tours and an artist in each ward: Here’s what these Torontonians would do if they were mayor
The latest instalment in the Star’s series asking notable Torontonians and readers what they would do if they had the city's top job.
10 World Cup wives and girlfriends you might spot in Toronto as they post behind the VIP scenes
The soccer world's significant others are the original celebrity WAGs. Meet the partners cheering on Team Canada and beyond.
5 indie Liberty Village eateries to fuel up at during the World Cup — no chains among them
Heading to a match at BMO Field? Here are five (actually good) places to grab a bite before or after the game.
Canada's coach arrives at his World Cup moment. These moments around the world helped Jesse Marsch get here
As he spearheads Canada’s men into the biggest moment in their history, the Star documented Marsch's lifelong trek across the world of soccer.
Margaret Atwood, David Mirvish and Haley Wickenheiser among Torontonians urging 'reality check' on Billy Bishop expansion
The group is asking the federal government not to make changes at the island airport before the public sees a full plan
Developer unveils vision for Toronto rail deck community at site once envisioned as a giant park
The plans include thousands of new homes, retail, office and park space.
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Globe and Mail
Anti-immigrant protests erupt across Belfast after knife attack
Hundreds of masked protesters attacked police and burned vehicles after a video of the attack, in which the victim lost an eye, went viral
Leaders urge calm as protests flare after Belfast stabbing
Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters took to the streets of Belfast on Tuesday, with some setting vehicles alight, after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left one person with serious neck and head wounds.
Key takeaways from primaries in Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota
Platner’s big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump’s support gets mixed results
Platner wins Maine Democratic nod in key U.S. Senate race
Maine oyster farmer and Marine veteran Graham Platner won in the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday despite scrutiny over online posts, a Nazi-linked tattoo and allegations he sent explicit texts, in a race that could determine whether his party wins control of the chamber in November.
Bill Gates to face congressional panel over probe of Epstein files
Microsoft co-founder maintains that he has no knowledge of Epstein’s sex trafficking and abuse
Trump warns that Iran would ‘pay the price’ for stalled talks as both sides trade strikes
Tehran targets U.S. military bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes around the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. and Iran trade strikes after reported downing of helicopter
The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after Washington said Tehran shot down a U.S. helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and raising fresh doubts over fragile peace efforts.
Rob Reiner’s son Nick requests trust fund money for his defence in parents’ killing
Reiner’s former lawyer, Alan Jackson, is willing to return to the case if funds become available
U.S. House advances bill to fund Trump’s immigration agenda for the rest of his term
Bill to provide nearly $70-billion for immigration enforcement narrowly clears key procedural hurdle
Hamas militants, police units executed and maimed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, UN report says
UN report documents hundreds of cases of extrajudicial punishment in the war-ravaged territory, which it said were often publicized to instill fear
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Global News
Iranian soccer body claims World Cup fan tickets revoked days before start
The federation's claims come amid heightened tensions between Iran, the U.S. and Israel, all of which are currently adhering to a fragile ceasefire.
Global oil inventories headed to lowest level in decades, U.S. EIA warns
The Middle East conflict has caused global stockpiles of oil to plummet to their lowest level since 2003 while petroleum prices have spiked, according to a new energy data report.
NASA unveils Artemis III crew, will test tech for future moon landing
The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.
Canadian court orders Iran to pay $200 million to B.C. man tortured for being ‘infidel’
The Ontario court ruled the Islamic regime's torture of Zahed Haftlang amounted to 'terrorist activity.'
U.S. strikes Iran in response to downing of American military helicopter
U.S. Central Command said the strikes would be 'a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression,' after Trump blamed Iran for downing the Apache helicopter near Oman.
Belfast stabbing suspect arrested, Starmer urges calm after ‘brutal’ attack
Police said the victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries to his eyes, face and back late Monday.
Top Somali referee set to officiate World Cup matches denied entry to U.S.
Omar Artan is hailed as one of Africa's best referees and was the ref for the decisive leg of the African Champions League final last month — Africa's biggest club soccer game.
Canadian MPs plan Taiwan visit as Beijing says trip ‘hurtful’ to ties
MP Judy Sgro, chair of the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, told The Canadian Press Liberal and Conservative MPs will visit the island the week of Oct. 11.
ICC chief prosecutor suspended over alleged sexual misconduct with aide
A final decision on Karim Khan's fate is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hold a special session to decide if he will remain.
Iran pauses attacks on Israel after Trump asks both sides to ‘stop shooting’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would retaliate 'with force' against further attacks from Iran, as concerns grow about the return of full-scale war.
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New York Times
California’s Excuses Are Damaging Faith in Government
Taking a week to count votes is doing it wrong.
Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer
Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not advance.
Senior Russian Military Official Is Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow
The death of the officer appeared to add to a string of targeted assassinations of high-profile opponents of Ukraine inside Russia.
Violence in Belfast After Brutal Stabbing Attack: What to Know
There was unrest in Belfast and elsewhere after video of a brutal stabbing circulated online, amplified by far-right activists.
Platner’s Primary Victory in Maine Gives Democrats Hope and Fears in Key Senate Race
Graham Platner’s primary victory sets up a high-stakes contest between an insurgent progressive with political baggage and a battle-tested but vulnerable Republican senator.
New York Is Buzzing With Watch Parties for the Knicks’ NBA Finals Games
In bodegas and parks, in bars and pizzerias, the unofficial watch party has taken over New York.
‘A Mighty Form of Communion’: Three Writers on the World Cup’s Strange Magic
There’s ample cause for celebration and consternation alike.
The Knicks Are Hogging the Spotlight. Spurs Fans Aren’t Impressed.
As New York basks in the attention of a long-awaited N.B.A. finals run, many San Antonians say the Spurs, and the city they represent, are being underestimated.
For the NBA Finals, These Knicks Fans Show Out in Style
Fans want to support their team, but they’re not willing to squelch their sense of style.
Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In.
The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day.
CNBC
Consumer prices rose 4.2% annually in May, highest in three years
The consumer price index was expected to show a 4.2% gain from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
10-year Treasury yield is steady even after data showing highest inflation since 2023
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as traders assessed critical inflation data.
Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' and claims they have 'taken too long' to agree to a deal
The president's comments came after U.S. forces on Tuesday evening launched strikes against Iran.
AI will help young workers 'mature' faster by automating grunt work, Thoma Bravo says, amid youth job crisis
"If you look at our associates, they're spending a lot less time doing models or comparables than before," Orlando Bravo, founder of Thoma Bravo, told CNBC.
Oil prices jump after Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for failing at peace deal
Oil prices rose after the U.S. launched military strikes against Iran, raising concerns that renewed clashes may threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
SoftBank sinks over 8% as global tech stocks tumble, tracking Wall Street losses
Semiconductor and technology stocks fell on Wednesday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street.
The World Cup will likely be the biggest gambling event in history
Global wagers on the 2026 World Cup could top $50 billion, according to Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon. That’s up from more than $35 billion in the 2022 tournament.
Gold, silver and bitcoin fall as traders up Fed rate hike bets
Precious metals were firmly in negative territory, as fears about inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate path weighed on investor sentiment.
Two reasons for optimism after Tuesday's whipsaw market sell-off
There's reason for optimism, judging by bullish options flows around stocks that do better when interest-rates stay lower, and call-buyers who are prepared for the biggest move in Oracle since Covid.
Meta agrees to Indian AI data center deal as hyperscaler bolsters its infrastructure
Meta signs a deal with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries to lease an AI-enabled data center in India.
Washington Post
Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price’ after it targets U.S. assets in three countries
Hours after Iran announced a wave of strikes, President Donald Trump said Tehran had “taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them.”
A new wave of anti-immigrant violence hits U.K. as riots convulse Belfast
Attackers torched neighborhoods across Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, after a Sudanese asylum seeker was arrested and accused of stabbing a man.
Bad Bunny’s private audience: Latin trap megastar met Pope Leo in Spain
Bad Bunny and Pope Leo XIV may have radically different personas, but when it comes to pluralist visions, they are brothers in arms.
Why rescue donkeys are wearing donated socks from a pro soccer team
Socks from Arsenal Football Club have a new life helping rescued donkeys and horses heal from injuries.
NATO shoots down drone over Latvia as concern about Ukraine war’s spread grows
The drone, which entered Latvia from Russia, was the latest to violate the airspace of a NATO member during the war.
After escalating strikes, Israel and Iran signal end to attacks
President Donald Trump had urged restraint after the two countries intensified attacks, and Iran said it would halt its strikes.
Israelis push Netanyahu to resist U.S. pressure and keep fighting in Lebanon
As Trump fumes over fighting that has impeded his peace talks with Iran, some Israelis recall the 18-year occupation of Lebanon that began in 1982 and cite “complete déjà vu.”
Chinese leader Xi Jinping makes rare trip to North Korea in show of unity
Xi Jinping arrived Monday to pomp and fanfare in Pyongyang, celebrating what he and Kim Jong Un called the “unbreakable” bond between their countries.
BBC
Banned referee had links with 'terror organisations' - US official
Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.
US inflation surges to three-year high of 4.2%
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran.
Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.
Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.
Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as interim captain.
Three arrested over Glasgow unrest and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack
Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening.
Two migrants jailed under new small boats law
A Sudanese national and Afghan national were jailed for piloting small boats across the Channel.
Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
'I'll never get over watching my home burn': Belfast residents reel after night of unrest
A night of disorder in Belfast saw people forced to flee their homes, in protests that followed a knife attack in the north of the city.
Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.
The Independent
Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock record. But then he entered the 'Flow State'
Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock covers album
Moscow’s latest car bombing shows Putin’s generals who the real target is
Ukraine has combined assassinations with bombings in a bid to break the logistical spine of Russia’s war effort, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Trump’s chosen Texas candidate is locked in dead heat with Democrat derided as ‘Tofu Talarico,’ poll shows
A new poll shows why Democrats have hope of flipping the longtime solid-red seat
Trump uses clip from ‘West Wing’ TV show to explain his latest military strikes on Iran
‘You kill an American, any American, we don’t come back with a proportionate response,’ the fictional president says in the scene
Why pint prices have jumped by almost a quarter since last World Cup
Pubs will be busy for the World Cup, but those within the hospitality industry believe the government can do more to help them make the most of it
Trump posts another ‘Praise be to Allah’ taunt in bizarre media rant over Iran war
President claimed U.S. naval blockade is the ‘most successful’ in history
DCC ‘minded’ to agree deal with consortium after higher £5.7bn approach
It would see the London-listed energy firm join an ever-growing list of FTSE companies to be bought in recent months.
Residents in Crimea forced to ration fuel after Ukrainian drone attacks
Russia is facing almost daily Ukrainian attacks on its oil infrastructure
Trump admin hit by Epstein poll bombshell as just 21% of Republicans see justice being done
Epstein, a convicted sex offender who pleaded guilty in 2008 to prostitution-related charges involving a minor, died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on separate charges
Will there be another heatwave this weekend? Temperatures set to rise above 30C again in latest Met Office forecast
Last month’s heatwave saw May 26 become the hottest day in May on record for England and Wales
