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CBC.ca
Toronto gang war led police to a trove of evidence in Ryan Wedding cocaine case, court docs say
More than two years after the arrest of alleged hitman Malik Damion Cunningham in a Toronto suburb, new details about the circumstances of the police operation have emerged from unsealed warrant documents. Cunningham was purportedly hired, armed and trained by Ryan Wedding’s alleged drug ring.
N.L. Crown prosecutor charged with smuggling, prohibited weapon possession
The RCMP in eastern Newfoundland have charged a provincial Crown attorney with more than 10 charges related to smuggling, illegal importation, and weapons offences.
What we learned from Bill Gates's interview with Congress about Epstein
Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told a congressional panel that files released by the Justice Department in January only added to his embarrassment over interacting with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
2 victims of Côte-des-Neiges shooting being honoured today in ceremonies
The two victims killed in Monday's Côte-des-Neiges shooting — a Montreal police officer and a civilian — are being honoured at two separate ceremonies on Wednesday.
Toronto saw significant increase in speeders after camera removals: city report
In a new report Mayor Olivia Chow describes as "horrifying," Toronto transportation staff say there has been a significant increase in speeding where cameras used to be located in the city.
Love Story or Hoax? All of the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding rumours
It’s a date likely etched into the minds of many Swifties: Aug. 26, 2025 — the day Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Instagram. Since then, fans have been fixated on uncovering possible details about when and where the wedding may take place.
The B.C. heat dome had a deadly impact on New Westminster. 5 years later, cooling is top of mind
Five years after extreme heat killed 33 people in New Westminster, the city has built out a network of cooling stations and passed bylaws aimed at cooling apartments.
Sask. veterinarian recruits chatty sheep to be blind llama's bestie
A Saskatchewan veterinarian went on a search to find her newly blind llama named Maple, a companion to help her adjust to her new life. That new companion came in the form of Peeps the sheep.
Bright fireball in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., skies 'shocked and amazed' onlookers
Planetary scientists with Western University in London, Ont., say dozens of meteorites from a Friday evening fireball landed on Cockburn Island, a mostly uninhabited land mass in Lake Huron.
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Toronto Star
Canada vs. Switzerland live: Canadians lose control of Group B, trail by two in crucial World Cup match; All eyes on Alphonso Davies
The FIFA World Cup continues in Vancouver as Canada plays against Switzerland. Join us here for live updates.
Toronto Star bestsellers: The Blue Jays come out on top
“Trash!” a Montreal garbage collector’s memoir, also makes the lists.
2026 NHL draft: Top compelling storylines from McKenna to the Ruck twins
Along with Jaxon Cover, there is no shortage of compelling storylines in the 2026 NHL draft. Here are some other players to watch out for Friday and Saturday in Buffalo:
Here's a list of trade targets the Maple Leafs could land for Morgan Rielly
Toronto's current longest-serving player has given GM John Chayka a list of four teams he’d waive his no-movement clause for, the Star has confirmed.
Canada promised to resettle 10,000 desperate people from a war zone. Its updated timeline was a 'shock' to families
A humanitarian program for Sudanese people fleeing the civil war has reached barely a quarter of its target number in more than two years.
Marc Pinizzotto funeral live: Daughter, son remember their 'best friend' dad, ETF officers share tribute to 'Pinner'
The city held a service for the police veteran who was shot and killed during a raid in North York this month.
Frank Stronach’s name to be removed from recreation complex following conviction
Mayor Mrakas said that the town would start to identify a new naming rights partner for the facility following Stronach's conviction.
Carney government moves to fast-track three projects including Ontario nuclear waste site, two Northern roads
The projects are the Nuclear Waste Management Deep Geological Repository near Ignace, Ont., the Mackenzie Valley Highway in the Northwest Territories, and Grays Bay Road and Port in Nunavut.
Speeding in Toronto spiked after speed camera removal, city report finds
Car-related collisions and fatalities in the city are the highest they have been since 2022, the city report also found.
Ontario increasing speed limit to 110 km/h on most provincial highways, including 401 and QEW
The speed limit increases across further provincial highways follows the "safe and successful increase to speeds" on 16 sections of highways since 2022, according to the Ministry of Transportation.
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Globe and Mail
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani thrilled as his support helps candidates sweep Democratic primaries
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is thrilled following the results of Tuesday’s New York congressional primary elections. The sweep by his picks handed the democratic socialist leader a significant victory in his bid to reshape the Democratic Party.
Taylor Swift wedding clues point to July 3 date in New York, report says
A road closure permit, and a series of hotel bookings from Kansas City Chief players point to a possible wedding next week
Tribute to Koné from fans before Canada-Switzerland match
Canada fans marching in their thousands to BC Place Stadium for the World Cup match against Switzerland have been waving No. 8 posters to honour injured Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné, who suffered a broken leg in last week's Qatar match. Supporters were led by five flag-draped Vancouver police horses.
U.S. federal judge rules against Trump’s order requiring proof of citizenship to vote
Decision effectively converts a preliminary injunction issued last year into a permanent ban
In the savage Roman heat, Italians are cooler than tourists
Staying out of the midday heat is the key to enduring Europe’s increasingly hot summers
Anthropic’s Mythos found security flaws in classified U.S. systems within hours during testing, official says
Earlier this month, Trump directed the company to stop foreign nationals from using its latest AI models
Study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness that CDC director blocked is published in outside journal
Trump administration appointees argued that the study’s design could produce flawed results, but public health researchers maintain it’s been reliable for decades
Fans react after England and Ghana draw 0-0 at World Cup
Ghana soccer fans celebrated after their team drew 0-0 with England at the World Cup. But their counterparts were subdued after England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring chances.
Trump to mark America’s 250th birthday with campaign-style rally at National Mall in Washington
Military flyovers, a performance by Kash Patel’s girlfriend and a speech by the U.S. President will mark the anniversary
Stranded oil tankers trickle through Strait of Hormuz, adding to global supply
Analysts estimated last week that close to 90 million barrels of crude were stuck inside the Gulf
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Global News
Sydney woman mauled by shark briefly wakes from coma, says ‘I love you’ to family
The victim had been in a coma for over a week after being mauled by a shark while swimming close to the shore at a beach in the Sydney area.
Five Eyes issue ‘call to action’ as AI becomes a ‘core’ cybersecurity risk
The joint advisory says AI offers 'powerful tools' to strengthen cyber defences and urges organizations to integrate them into their core business strategies.
20M barrels of oil just exited the Strait of Hormuz, says US official
Some 20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.
Indigenous group looking to repatriate ‘sacred’ artifacts from Switzerland
A group of First Nations leaders and advocates in Manitoba want help repatriating thousands of Indigenous artifacts from a privately run museum in Switzerland.
UN nuclear head says inspections of Iran sites is ‘going to happen’
The remarks by International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi was the firmest yet from the UN agency, which is viewed as key in determining Iran's nuclear stockpile.
Ottawa student flagged as security threat over research helpful to Iran’s weapons program
Classified intelligence reports call an Iranian doctoral candidate a threat to Canada’s security.
Man arrested in Hungary for collecting human body parts from cemeteries
Hungary's National Bureau of Investigation announced that the 30-year-old man from Budapest was arrested on suspicion of illegal use of human bodies.
U.S.-Iran working to finalize deal as Iranian president arrives in Pakistan
President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams work on details of the deal following negotiations on Monday led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance
Iran-U.S. talks have set ‘good foundation’ for ending war, Vance says
Vance left the ongoing talks in Switzerland progress after claiming progress on multiple fronts, including ensuring the Strait of Hormuz stays open.
Andy Burnham aims to replace Keir Starmer as U.K. PM. Who is he?
Burnham is an experienced politician whose career has taken him from high-level government jobs to the mayoralty of Greater Manchester, and now to the cusp of the PM’s office.
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New York Times
NY Jewish Leaders Wrestle With Israel Critics’ Sweep in Primary Elections
Pro-Israel leaders in New York expressed alarm at the primary victories of three Democratic candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Progressive Jewish groups celebrated.
What Alex Bores’s New York Defeat Reveals About the Fight Over A.I. Money in Politics
Alex Bores’s close loss in New York could pave the way for other Democrats to take political advantage of being attacked by the increasingly unpopular A.I. industry.
Visitors Look at the Reflecting Pool and Disagree on What They See
People have long gathered in solidarity by the Reflecting Pool, but amid the turmoil of President Trump’s attempted repairs there is little unity to be found.
Judge Orders U.S. to Stop Seeking Medical Records of Transgender Youth
The Justice Department had sought information about care provided at New York City hospitals, which were the subject of the ruling.
New Clues Point to Taylor Swift Wedding Event at M.S.G.
After weeks of speculation over Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans, a permit has been filed for an event at Madison Square Garden over the July 4 weekend.
From ‘Terrible People’ to ‘Smart People’: The Trump-Led Right Rethinks Iran
The president has sought to recast the Iranian government as he pursues a peace deal. But there are signs that a softening on Iran in the Republican Party goes well beyond him.
Trump Stokes Chaos in Congress as He Huddles With the G.O.P.
Hours before visiting the Capitol, the president scrapped plans to sign a major housing bill, condemning “bad Republicans” for resisting his demands to ram through new voting restrictions.
Cuba Announces Sweeping Overhaul of Struggling Communist Economy, But Obstacles Remain
The Cuban government announced a major economic restructuring, but experts say most changes would depend on buy-in from the Trump administration.
France Identifies Its First Case of Ebola
A doctor who had traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo was infected, the French health ministry said. The authorities said the risk to the wider population was low.
After Bruising Primaries in New York, Democrats Look to November Elections
The party secured key victories in New York City, but battles across the state suggest a larger fight awaits in the fall.
CNBC
Micron stock jumps 9% as soaring prices from memory crunch lead to quadrupling of revenue
Micron's quarterly earnings report follows a 700% surge in the memory maker's stock price over the past year.
10-year Treasury yield falls below 4.5% as oil falls to pre-war levels
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — slid below the 4.5% threshold.
Cerebras CEO says margin forecast was 'misunderstood' as stock plummets after earnings
AI chipmaker Cerebras has a staggered lock-up expiration that includes some shares becoming available for trading this week.
Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill ahead of tense meeting with GOP senators
President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing of a bill aimed at increasing housing affordability an hour before he was due at the Capitol for the ceremony.
Tech stocks try to rebound after global AI sell-off batters chip names
Technology stocks mostly rebounded on Wednesday amid choppy trading following a global selloff in the previous session.
Bitcoin falls back under $60,000, hitting its lowest level since October 2024
Bitcoin, now in the eighth month of its bear market, dropped to an October 2024 low amid a pullback in tech stocks.
Energy secretary says U.S. has ended Iran's ability to close Strait of Hormuz
Some 72 ships loaded with 19 million barrels of oil have passed through Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
Qualcomm announces AI data center CPU, signs Meta as first major customer
Qualcomm's primary business has been smartphones, which accounted for two-thirds of the company's product revenue in it's most recent quarter.
Nvidia's Huang calls black market data centers made of smuggled parts a 'dead end'
Washington regulators and the Trump administration are increasingly wary of China getting ahold of advanced AI software and hardware.
Traders are getting worried the chip stock bull market is cracking. How to protect yourself
Options traders were buying a lot of protection on the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) on Tuesday.
Washington Post
Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, U.N. commission says
The Israeli Foreign Ministry called the findings a “libelous sham.”
Hegseth thwarted internal efforts to extend key Army general’s career
Gen. Christopher Donahue, seen as a top warfighter, is the latest apparent casualty in a purge of senior military leaders by the Trump administration.
France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000
France said a doctor back from a humanitarian mission was infected and in stable condition, while experts said the outbreak in Africa could be the worst ever recorded.
Ukraine’s drones are spoiling Putin’s vision for Crimea
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have halted fuel distribution in vacation season as Ukraine isolates the peninsula.
Trump dismisses Iran’s rejection of nuclear inspections
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said there was no plan for the IAEA to inspect its damaged nuclear facilities, a day after Vice President JD Vance said conversations with inspectors could happen imminently.
Keir Starmer is out. Other establishment politicians are in trouble.
Across the West’s advanced democracies, conventional political parties are being gutted by stagnant wages and fraying social contracts that have left voters fed up with the status quo.
U.S. shifts its Latin America approach. Here’s how it’s playing out in Guatemala.
U.S. lobbyists and pundits with President Donald Trump’s ear are aiding Latin America’s swing to the right.
Who is Andy Burnham, U.K.’s ‘King of the North’ and likely next prime minister?
The runaway favorite to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer is a longtime mayor equally comfortable in the corridors of Westminster and in working-class northern England.
BBC
Emergency calls as traffic stranded on M25 in heat
The ambulance service says it is struggling to reach patients suffering "heat related illnesses".
What The UK's Biggest Maternity Review Tells Us About Maternity Care
A review has found “systemic failures” in maternity care at a hospital in Nottingham.
Draper into Eastbourne last eight to continue injury comeback
Britain's Jack Draper says his recent injury problems left his confidence levels "below the floor" before he reached the quarter-finals in Eastbourne.
Babies and mothers died after 'systemic and sustained' failings, largest NHS maternity review finds
Donna Ockenden's largest review of NHS maternity services also finds a "bullying and toxic culture".
Belgium going out? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - final group games
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the final set of group games at the 2026 World Cup.
Can Trump convince Republicans he’s won the war on Iran?
Republicans are critical of the US lifting sanctions against Iran
Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX
Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.
Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions
The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began
France has recorded it hottest day since records began in 1947, its national weather agency says, breaking a record set on Tuesday.
The Independent
Democratic Socialists are already preparing for 2028 presidential primary after roaring election night wins
The political party, which saw big wins in New York City Tuesday, is looking for a candidate to represent the progressive movement in 2028
Major gas stations are using AI to keep prices inflated, lawsuit says
The federal lawsuit claims major gas chains relied on an AI program that automatically pushed coordinated price adjustments directly to pumps and signs without human intervention
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Voices: I was persecuted like these LGBTQ+ people – we can’t sit back and do nothing
Jide Macaulay is a gay Anglican minister who has spent much of his life helping the most vulnerable LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria. He is clear that Bel Trew’s new documentary ‘Hunted’ has a message that needs to be listened to – and acted upon
‘I thought I’d be lynched’: Inside the deadly attacks on Nigeria’s LGBTQ+ community
Chief international correspondent Bel Trew investigates the phenomenon of ‘kito’ attacks in Nigeria, where members of the LGBTQ+ community are catfished online, kidnapped, beaten and extorted by gangs in a rising surge of violence and hatred
GOP senator was ‘yelling’ at Trump over Iran war in tense closed door meeting: report
Bill Cassidy reportedly called Trump ‘brother,’ and Trump described him as a ‘lunatic’
Nottingham maternity inquiry exposes simple truth – the NHS is failing women
The scandal is a scathing indictment of the poor maternity care given to thousands of women across the country. When will it change, asks Rebecca Thomas
FACT FOCUS: Norway brought its own food to the World Cup. But not because it distrusts US products
Social media posts are focusing on what Norway is feeding its athletes as the team excels at the World Cup
Top Republican scolds Americans for not loving USA as much as World Cup visitors do
Foreign soccer fans, House Speaker Mike Johnson said, have been tantalized by the ‘taste of freedom’
Disneyland staff rush to halt log flumes after 13-year-old climbs out and slides down 50-foot drop mid-ride, report says
Dramatic video footage shows the moment the teen appears to climb out the ride
Man found dead in suspected murder at summer solstice event named by police
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident and remains in custody
