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Toronto Star
X's AI tool Grok violated law with sexualized deepfakes of women and children, privacy commissioner finds
The commissioner said X has put more safeguards in place since the investigation began, but issues remain.
Quebec becomes first province to ban the sale of energy drinks for children under 16
The legislation follows the death of 15-year-old Zachary Miron in 2024 who died when the energy drink he consumed interacted with his ADHD medication.
World Cup 2026 live: New FIFA rankings released; Tickets still available for Canada's Toronto match; Tournament begins in Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here. Follow our live coverage for everything you need to know.
What international media is saying about Canada's World Cup chances — and their best-case scenario
The Canadian men's national team has yet to win a World Cup match. Here’s what international media outlets are saying about the host nation's chances.
$198M contract awarded for Ontario Place parking garage
Premier Doug Ford is going ahead with a five-storey parking garage at Ontario Place, awarding a design-and-built contract despite warnings from critics the structure will spoil views of Lake Ontario and cause traffic back-ups on Lake Shore Boulevard.
Bosnia and Herzegovina fans ready to descend on Toronto with World Cup march
Tens of thousands of Bosnia and Herzegovina fans are descending upon the city and will take part in a highly anticipated fan march before the team’s opening match Friday against Canada in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival was meant to make the World Cup more accessible. Free tickets are being sold online
Hours before the first edition of the festival got underway on the World Cup’s opening day, tickets were being advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist.
Canada Post targets half a million more homes across Canada for an end to home delivery
Beginning early next year, Crown corporation plans to convert homes in Ajax, Pickering, Brampton and Mississauga to community mailboxes in a push to salvage its 'deteriorating financial situation.'
U.S. ambassador says Canada must move on trade talks — on Donald Trump’s terms
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra suggested Canada must make its best pitch to the U.S. president about how it can help Trump's economic agenda.
World Cup Toronto food guide: 5 legendary local spots to eat at without a reservation
From peameal bacon to a dim sum drag brunch, our food reporter picks the best local spots to fuel up during the World Cup.
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Globe and Mail
Canadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter’s suicide
Lawsuit accuses OpenAI of negligence in the design of ChatGPT and in its failure to warn users of the product’s dangers
Ukraine’s fight is longer than the First World War, and looks similar in the trenches
In Ukraine, more than a century after the First World War, men are still fighting and dying in muddy holes in the ground
Two-day-old baby elephant born in U.K. zoo plays with ball on eve of World Cup
A baby Asian elephant made his debut at a U.K. zoo on Wednesday at just two days old. On the eve of the FIFA World Cup, the baby boy was given a ball to play with and could be seen attempting a few dribbles and investigating with his trunk.
Six-year-old’s questions steal show at Pope event
A six-year-old stole the show when he asked Pope Leo XIV a series of questions during the pontiff’s meeting with charity and welfare organizations in Barcelona on Wednesday.
Grok AI chatbot violated Canadian privacy law, watchdog says
Commissioner says Grok’s AI image generation tool was launched without adequate safeguards and didn’t properly consider harms to privacy
Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed as Canada and U.S. try to resolve ‘outstanding issues’
Invitations had already been sent out to mark the opening and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens had said it would be open to traffic on Monday
U.K. defence minister resigns over military spending dispute, in blow to embattled Starmer
John Healey accuses Starmer of failing to commit the resources that are needed to keep the country safe from heightened threats
Russia calls Canada ‘warmonger’ for signing drone production deal with Ukraine
Moscow vows to publish address of Canadian company working with Kyiv; Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada will not be intimidated
U.S., Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation
The United States launched new strikes against multiple targets overnight in Iran, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump vowed even more attacks if no peace deal is secured.
Trump cancels planned strikes on Iran, citing breakthrough in peace talks
Dramatic reversal comes hours before expected strikes, but details of diplomatic breakthrough not immediately clear
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Global News
5 American cruise passengers arrested after port fight in Bahamas
As officers prepared to search the arrested individuals 'a violent struggle reportedly ensued between officers and the five suspects,' according to police.
U.K. defence minister resigns, says military spending plans ‘well short’
The resignation dealt another blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is already facing demands from Labour colleagues to step down.
Ottawa condemns Russia’s threats against firms in Canada-Ukraine drone deal
The Kremlin called Canada a 'warmonger' nation for signing the joint production deal and vowed to respond, including by publishing the addresses of Canadian firms.
ChatGPT can now shop and pay on behalf of customers using their Visas
Visa says the feature will include spending limits and mandatory approval procedures, and that the agent will only be permitted to use customers' cards at approved retailers.
Trump cancels new strikes on Iran, suggests progress toward peace deal
Trump wrote on social media that 'discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail,' approved by United States, Israel, and other regional allies.
U.S. strikes Iran for 2nd day of renewed attacks as Trump pushes for deal
The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with Trump warning that Tehran would 'pay the price' for stalled negotiations.
India eyes Canada as potential crude oil supplier in deepening energy ties
High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said at the Global Energy Show in Calgary that officials from the two countries are meeting regularly to discuss Canadian energy opportunities.
Petition targets Trump over use of Japanese manga characters on social media
Discontent among fans began months ago when they noticed Trump using images of famous Japanese anime characters, including Naruto, Pikachu, and Yu-Gi-Oh!.
Russia calls Canada ‘warmonger’ over Ukraine drone deal, threatens response
Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson vowed to publish the addresses of all Canadian production facilities participating in the drone deal.
Belfast sees violent unrest after stabbing as victim’s family urges calm
Crowds of demonstrators took to the streets of Belfast Tuesday, where they burned homes, buses, cars and other buildings, forcing residents, including young children, to flee.
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New York Times
House Rejects Bill to Extend Surveillance Power With FISA Section 702 Set to Expire
A measure to temporarily continue a key surveillance law failed in the House, and members left for a weeklong recess, making an expiration all but inevitable.
Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence After Backlash Over Bill Pulte
The president said he would nominate Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan and the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the permanent role.
‘All Men Are Created Equal’ Is Still a Radical Idea
Our founding creed has always had its critics.
Skeptics Question Whether SpaceX Is Worth $1.77 Trillion
Elon Musk’s rocket company is spending big and losing money. That has raised questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering.
Millions Across the Midwest and Northeast Face Severe Storms on Thursday
For the second day in a row, Chicago is in the bull’s-eye of the areas facing severe weather on Thursday, but the storm forecast is widespread.
Postal Service Issues Proposal to Block Mail Ballots in States That Don’t Turn Over Data
Democrats and voting-rights groups have challenged the proposed rule as a harmful federal intrusion that could affect millions of voters who cast their ballots by mail.
30 Shows to Watch This Summer
“The Bear” serves its last course, “Ted Lasso” gets back on the pitch, and Larry David makes a TV show with the Obamas.
Oil Prices Drop as Trump Reverses Threat to Strike Iran
Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.
Trump and Hegseth Broadcast U.S. Military Strikes Before They Happen
Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission’s success.
Scientists Measure Earth’s Vast Underground Fungal Webs
With machine learning and a high-resolution imaging robot, scientists measured and mapped the extent of Earth’s carbon circulatory system.
CNBC
Trump picks former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as national intelligence director
Trump's announcement came after objections by House Democrats to his selection of Bill Pulte as acting DNI ensured that Section 702 of FISA will expire Friday.
Gold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise. Here's why bullion is out of favor
The yellow metal is at its lowest level of the year as potential interest rate increases and faltering technical signals weigh on prices.
Oil tanker CEO sees Hormuz ship traffic quickly increasing if U.S. and Iran reach a deal
Many shipowners are just waiting for the threat assessment to be downgraded before crossing Hormuz, Frontline CEO Lars Barstad said.
Trump cancels Iran strikes scheduled for Thursday evening
Hours earlier, Trump warned that the U.S. would attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT," and soon take over Iran's oil infrastructure assets, including Kharg Island.
SpaceX IPO will test how Wall Street prices ‘strategic tech’
Elon Musk's SpaceX defies typical market buckets, and the IPO will give Wall Street another chance to value "strategic tech" like Palantir.
From startup to $1.8 trillion: The investors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards
With SpaceX seeking an IPO valuation of nearly $1.8 trillion, early bets are poised to generate some of the biggest paper gains in venture capital history.
Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk addresses ASML employees as part of push into chip manufacturing
Elon Musk called ASML a great company in a fireside chat with CEO Christophe Fouquet, as the SpaceX CEO gears up to go big in chip manufacturing.
OpenAI to acquire Ona to support its AI coding assistant, Codex
Ona's technology will allow OpenAI's coding assistant, Codex, to take on longer-running tasks, OpenAI said.
Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected, on surge in energy
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.7% in May, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.
Oracle shares tumble 11% on increased capital raise, cash concerns
Oracle beat on earnings and revenue, but negative free cash flow and the company's plan to raise more capital is weighing on the stock.
Washington Post
Trump says he has canceled plans to strike Iran
President Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew threats to take Iran’s most critical oil terminal “in the not too distant future," after fresh attacks on U.S. bases in the region.
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, hours after Trump issued warning
U.S. Central Command said it went after “multiple targets” after the president said Tehran would “pay the price” for not making a deal.
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.
BBC
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans
A star-studded opening ceremony featured artists from the World Cup's official soundtrack.
Real Madrid reappoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal
Real Madrid have confirmed the re-appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach.
Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending
He says a defence funding plan "falls well short", as Sir Keir Starmer insists he will keep the UK safe.
Counter-terrorism police leading school stabbing inquiry
Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester.
Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds
A safety inquiry into the WellBN clinic in Brighton found 78 children were potentially harmed after being given gender medication without proper checks.
Air testing confirms 'no hazard exists' at Pentagon after lockdown incident
The building's systems had detected an "air quality issue", a Pentagon spokesperson said, prompting a response from hazmat teams.
Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers
It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.
Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts
Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.
BBC tours UFC arena at White House
White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.
Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know
Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.
The Independent
World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
The largest World Cup in tournament history has kicked off with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match
Starmer in fresh crisis as Healey quits government with scathing attack on PM’s plan to protect Britain
John Healey’s resignation piles more pressure on the prime minister, with Tory leader Kemi Badenoch saying it showed Sir Keir’s premiership is ‘falling apart’
Pentagon evacuation live updates: Hazmat situation may have been caused by false alarm tied to anthrax, reports say
The Pentagon’s systems detected an ‘air quality issue’
Iran-US war latest: Trump drops threat of more airstrikes tonight claiming ‘final points’ of deal agreed in ‘great detail’
A formal announcement will be unveiled ‘shortly,’ the Republican president wrote on Truth Social
Emory gets $15M to establish first center to research toxic Superfund sites’ health effects
Emory University has received a five-year, $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Environmental Health to establish a center to research how contaminants from Georgia Superfund sites affect human health
Photos from the spectacular World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City
A star-studded opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin kicked off the 2026 World Cup before a crowd of more than 80,000 at the revamped Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Mexico opened the 48-team tournament against 
John Healey resigns latest: Starmer insists defence plan ‘will keep us safe’ after minister quits over funding
Sir Keir Starmer ‘sorry’ over resignation of John Healey, who accused the PM and chancellor of being ‘unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats’
Trump taps former SEC chair to be his head of National Intelligence after Congress rejects Bill Pulte
Congressional Republicans, unenthusiastic about Pulte’s elevation to DNI, were unable to extend FISA legislation without Democratic votes
Trump plans to meet with defense industry execs over dwindling US missile supply, report says
The president has privately expressed anger over the shrinking stockpile and the White House sit-down is probably ‘going to be ugly,’ according to NBC News
Trump’s Todd Blanche nomination might force Republicans to do the unthinkable: Tell him no
Even after Trump betrayed many Republicans, and his Pam Bondi replacement choice infuriated still more with the ‘weaponization fund’ push, the president’s attorney general pick could still sail through the Senate, Eric Garcia writes. Here’s why
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