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Toronto Star

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.

Retired Toronto dermatologist acquitted of historical sex assault charges. Judge accepts possibility 'contact was inadvertent'

The Toronto dermatologist was charged with sexual assault in relation to five women who attended his clinics. "His exoneration comes as no surprise to us or others who know him well," his defence lawyers said Tuesday.

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

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.

Maplehurst guards told him to sing 'Jingle Bells' during jailhouse beating. How the inmate abuse scandal continues to upend the courts

More than two years after the misconduct, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner still refuses to answer questions about the incident and fallout.

TDSB provides budget update as protesters warn against cuts that will hurt students

Staff were scheduled to present a budget update to the TDSB's parent involvement advisory committee. Instead, no new figures were revealed.

Bosnia-Herzegovina preparing to face Davies-less Canada in World Cup opener

TORONTO - Nikola Vasilj knows all about Alphonso Davies.

Doug Ford says he'll cancel U.S. booze ban if CUSMA deal is renewed

Ontario's 15-month prohibition against American booze on LCBO shelves will end if the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement is renewed, says Premier Doug Ford.

Gordie Howe Bridge will open this week, Mark Carney says

After years of construction delays and months of political tensions amid the Trump trade war, the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe Bridge linking Windsor and Detroit is ready to open, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday.

OPP officer killed while on duty near Hearst, Ont.

Tarun Bali, 29, was seriously injured while conducting an investigation and later pronounced dead, according to officials.
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Globe and Mail

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

Health 'squad' to track sewage, social posts for World Cup outbreaks

A new disease-tracking initiative will work behind the scenes to track infectious diseases should they emerge in any of the cities hosting World Cup matches by tracking social media post and sewage testing.

NASA names crew for Artemis III mission

NASA revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission - NASA’s Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas and the European Space Agency’s Luca Parmitano - the next step in the space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon.

NASA selects one Italian, three U.S. astronauts for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft

Artemis III mission will not approach the moon, but is seen as key debut test of two primary moon landers NASA will use on subsequent missions

Somali World Cup referee being denied entry to U.S. sparks global uproar

Omar Artan had been chosen by soccer governing body FIFA to be one of 52 referees

Congo’s Ebola deaths top 100 as conflict, attacks on health workers challenge efforts

Despite health measures put in place, skepticism among some locals and armed conflicts in hot spots have made it difficult to speed up efforts

More than 32,000 displaced after Philippines earthquake that killed at least 37

Buildings that sustained cracks could still collapse due to aftershocks, authorities say

Canada imposes another round of sanctions on ‘extremist’ West Bank settlers

Sanctions apply to two people associated with construction of settlements and five companies involved in setting up farms and other sites
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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

Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina

Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

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.

Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor

Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.

Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power

President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.

Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina

Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.

Hannah Neeleman’s Ballerina Farm Store Draws Crowds in Utah

Tourists are flocking to Midway, Utah. The Ballerina Farm Store, from the influencer whose brand revolves around motherhood and farm life, is a reason.

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.

Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao

Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.

Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace

Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election.

Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race

Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.

CNBC

Oil choppy after U.S. completes Iran strikes following Apache helicopter attack

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 Asia tech stocks tumble, tracking Wall Street losses

Asian semiconductor and technology stocks fell on Wednesday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street.

Energy prices take center stage as the ECB prepares to decide on rates

The ECB is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points as higher energy prices drive inflation and raise concerns about broader price pressures.

CNBC Daily Open: Tech in the sights of sellers again

The sell-off in technology accelerates in Asia after a short-lived recovery for chip stocks Stateside.

What next for BP? Leadership exits test investor confidence in board oversight

An executive exodus at BP has sparked intense scrutiny from investors.

Beyond 'Silicon Roundabout': The next challenge for UK tech

Fifteen years after the initial hype, there is now genuine excitement around London’s new tech cluster.

Beijing escalating AI espionage to catch up with the U.S. on tech, cybersecurity firm says

U.S. cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike said China-based entities made over half of state-sponsored cyberattacks on tech firms for artificial intelligence assets.

Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after U.S. strikes Iranian assets

The latest clash with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz came as President Donald Trump repeated that a deal with Tehran could be reached within days.

China May wholesale inflation hits near 4-year high on Iran war-led higher input costs, AI boom

The Middle East conflict has given China's economy a reflationary boost as energy and raw material disruptions deepened.

Trump family got about $500M from crypto venture — but investors saw steep losses

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. celebrated a deal with Alt5 Sigma that generated roughly $500 million for the Trump family. The company's shares are down 93%.

Washington Post

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

US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter

President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?

It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup?

Protests across Scotland follow Belfast knife attack

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at locations across the central belt with their faces covered and many holding Union flags and banners.

Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg

Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.

David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023

The decision followed a safeguarding investigation opened by the the Football Association.

Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire

The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.

Can Sale recover after season of strife?

Sale Sharks finished seventh in The Prem and lost 13 of 18 games in a miserable season at CorpAcq Stadium.

'Different' Clarke bids to smash Scotland's glass ceiling

The Scotland head coach feels like a new man heading into a seismic World Cup opener with Haiti - and he is sensing a fresh wave of optimism.

The UK could hit 28C this weekend - is another heatwave on the way?

Temperatures are expected to rise by the end of the week where we could see another heatwave developing, Simon King explains

The wild hip-hop parties that started Tuchel's journey to England boss

Thomas Tuchel is bidding to become the first foreign manager to win the World Cup. BBC Sport charts the start of his journey to becoming England boss.

The Independent

Nancy Mace loses GOP primary in South Carolina after blaming lack of Trump support on Epstein

Republican rebel fails in campaign for governor’s mansion, with state’s lieutenant-governor and attorney general advancing to November’s run-off election

Belfast stabbing latest: Homes and cars set ablaze as protesters accused of ‘thuggery’ after knife attack

Anti-immigration demonstration took place in Belfast in response to Monday night’s stabbing attack in the city

Iran-US war latest: Gunmen fire at cargo ship near key trade route as Tehran threatens to pull out of peace talks

US military says nearly all drones fired towards Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain have been intercepted

‘Hero’ bystander who fought off Belfast knifeman with hurling stick ‘glad’ he intervened

Maitiu Mag Tighearnan fought off a man with a hurling stick after he saw the attack

Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions

For decades, Israel has worked to expand the Jewish presence in annexed east Jerusalem

Air India crash victim’s remains sent to UK under wrong name

Remains of Vasuben Narendrasinh Raj, 70, were sent to Britain under another name, only to be correctly identified after DNA test

Somali World Cup ref held for 11 hours by Trump’s border police receives hero’s welcome at home and vows to return

A World Cup referee from Somalia, Omar Artan, was met by a crowd of supporters and officials in Mogadishu on Wednesday after being denied entry to the United States.

Iron Age Britons likely removed corpse brains in strange funeral ritual

Motivation behind the skull manipulation ‘very difficult to interpret’, scientists say

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

Fuller’s boss slams ‘government interference’ for pub closures

Pub chain hopes for a boost from the football World Cup