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Toronto Star

What’s next for the Toronto Sceptres after Daryl Watts contract talks fall through

The Sceptres expect to have a new coach in place soon, while four PWHL expansion teams start to add players from existing teams on Friday.

Carney government releases AI road map that aims to make Canada a leader

The prime minister reiterated one of the strategy's core messages: that while Canada is viewed as an AI pioneer with a trustworthy reputation, the country suffers from a serious adoption gap.

Carney government says it will tackle 'surveillance pricing'

The Carney government says it will tweak federal privacy laws to take action against "surveillance pricing," where retailers use personal data to hike prices for individual consumers.

Mark Carney says anti-dumping measures will only change when trade deal is reached with U.S.

Prime minister said his lead trade advisers "made some progress" in Washington this week when they met Trump's trade ambassador Jamieson Greer.

Carney government delays legislation to streamline environmental rules

Controversial reforms to environmental rules that could speed up major projects by weakening protections for species at risk, as well as rivers and lakes, are being delayed until the fall.

SIU investigating after cyclist tackled by Toronto police officers

An investigation is now underway after Toronto lawyer David Shellnutt spoke publicly about the incident, claiming excessive force was used.

Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault of female youth

The SIU investigates all incidents of serious injury, death and sexual assault involving police officers.

Mark Carney promises 'consultation process' over future of Billy Bishop airport

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has not "formed an opinion" on Premier Doug Ford's contentious expansion plan for Toronto's Billy Bishop airport and is promising a "consultation process" with Torontonians.

Road, TTC and GO closures this weekend will cause chaotic commuting. Here's what you need to know

From major Line 1 closures on the TTC to three major events happening in the city, Torontonians may face delayed commutes when getting around.
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Globe and Mail

Mohamed Harkat, facing deportation, wins round in court

Federal Court Justice John Norris says a 2018 government decision that Harkat should not be allowed to stay in Canada is unreasonable

U.S. House passes bill to aid Ukraine and impose new Russian sanctions in blow to Trump

226-195 vote represents the House’s second major foreign policy break with U.S. President this week

Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade in latest construction project

U.S. President’s latest announcement is part of broader push to reshape Washington’s monumental core

U.S. sanctions Cuban President, drawing condemnation from Havana

Trump administration imposes sanctions on Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three others in latest move to pressure island’s leadership

Trump says he plans to attend NBA finals game in New York

A longtime Knicks fan, Trump said he’d possibly attend both Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden

Kennedy Center begins removing Trump references after judge rules they were illegally added

U.S. District Judge also blocks Trump administration from closing venue for major renovations planned for July

U.S. House rebukes Trump with vote to limit Iran war powers

The U.S. House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with Democrats to end the three-month-long conflict.

John Bolton to reportedly plead guilty in classified information case

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department.

U.S. Senate rejects first effort to block Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Republicans still face a gauntlet of Democratic amendments to a bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies

Russia to bolster air defences after damaging Ukrainian drone attacks

Recent drone attack hit Kronstadt naval base and an oil terminal near St. Petersburg in an embarrassing blow to Putin
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Global News

U.S. sanctions Cuba’s president, others in latest move to pressure leaders

New sanctions were imposed on Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with four other individuals, according to a filing Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website.

FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup, says water can be bought on site

Many of the games are taking places in cities with high temperatures and humidity, such as Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, as well as Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.

Sherpa guide lost on Mount Everest found alive crawling back to base camp

The Sherpa man was spotted by a cleaning crew crawling down Mount Everest's snow-capped slopes a week after he went missing as was presumed dead by his family.

Shipwrecks discovered from ‘Golden Age of Piracy’ in 18th century Bahamas

Rough, shark-infested seas and regular rip tides made venturing down to the shipwrecks an arduous and risky task, with a high chance of failure.

Israel, Lebanon renew ceasefire as Trump admits calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’

Trump remained noncommittal about a timeline for settling the Iran conflict, saying the Strait of Hormuz might stay blocked through the Labour Day holiday on Sept. 7.

Oil prices spike, stocks retreat from records as Iran ceasefire strained

The price of crude oil rose after both the United States and Iran said they launched retaliations for earlier attacks or attempted ones.

U.S., Iran continue trading strikes as peace talks drag on for weeks

The talks have dragged on for weeks, and repeated exchanges of strikes in the Gulf region and Israel’s broadening war in Lebanon are further straining the efforts.

New study shows beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror

New research suggests beluga whales may recognize themselves in mirrors, joining a small group of animals believed to exhibit self-awareness.

Meta says hackers can no longer access accounts through its AI chatbot

Meta says it has resolved an issue that allowed hackers to trick its AI assistant into granting access to other users' accounts, according to media reports.

Trump denies reports Iran stopped talking to mediators, says talks ongoing

Iran reportedly stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire, but U.S. President Donald Trump disputed the claim.
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New York Times

Trump Wants Results Against Crime in Mexico. Can Sheinbaum Deliver?

Trump wants results against organized crime. Can Mexico’s president deliver?

Russia Rails Against the West but Welcomes Candace Owens and Andrew Tate

While some powerful Russians shun the West, others want to restore ties and embrace friendly Westerners. President Vladimir V. Putin’s annual economic conference illustrates the conflicting impulses.

What to Know About California’s Top Election Races

The Republicans Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, and Spencer Pratt, running for Los Angeles mayor, have shown early strength, but that could fade as more ballots are counted.

Raman Gains on Pratt in L.A. Mayor Race But Many Ballots Remain

Nithya Raman’s vote count still remains well behind Spencer Pratt’s, but hundreds of thousands of ballots remain to be counted in Los Angeles over the next few weeks.

As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Withdraw

The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave the island.

What To Know as China’s Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea

As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.

Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing.

Platner Denies Hurting Ex-Girlfriend and Says He Will Not Quit Senate Race

In an interview after The Times reported on his treatment of women he had dated, Graham Platner acknowledged “not exactly acting with the best behavior” after his military service.

Wall Street Is Going Gaga for SpaceX

Jamie Dimon himself is planning to pitch investors on the offering of Elon Musk’s rocket company, as banks prepare to reap huge fees from the largest I.P.O. ever.

In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes

Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possible to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.

CNBC

India's cenbank cuts growth outlook, raises inflation forecast as it keeps rates steady at 5.25%

RBI raised its inflation projection for the year ending March 2027 by 50 basis points to 5.1%, while cutting growth forecast to 6.6% for the year, from 6.9%.

Tracking website, food watch: South Korea is obsessing over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit

South Korean investors are eagerly tracking Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's every move as they wait to see what the AI megacap company will do next.

South Korea stocks fall 5% as tech heavyweights follow plunge in Wall Street's AI-linked names

Asia-Pacific markets fell on Friday as investors assessed a rotation out of chip stocks on Wall Street that lifted the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record close.

Asia tech stocks drop after Broadcom rattles AI trade and drags Wall Street names lower

Asian technology shares fell, tracking losses in U.S. semiconductor stocks after disappointing earnings Broadcom sparked a rotation out of AI-linked names.

CNBC Daily Open: Chips are down — but not for the Dow

Iran-backed Hezbollah rejected the U.S.-backed ceasefire terms agreed between Israel and Lebanon, demanding a full Israeli withdrawal first.

Warren invites Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Senate hearing on China AI chip sales

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Jensen Huang's Nvidia over export controls, China sales, Trump and data-center policy as Congress scrutinizes the AI chip boom.

Lululemon cuts annual outlook, citing 'negative' media commentary and disappointing product launches

Lululemon is expecting its situation to get a lot worse before it gets better, as it issued weak guidance for the full year.

Trump says Pulte won't be permanent national intelligence director

Trump's comment came two days after he tapped Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting DNI to replace Tulsi Gabbard.

Trump says he could meet Iran's supreme leader 'if it was to make a deal'

Khamenei was named the supreme leader in Iran after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of fighting.

Ships stranded in Persian Gulf quietly coordinate with U.S. Navy to exit Hormuz

Clashes erupted between the U.S. and Iran over commercial ships earlier this week.

Washington Post

Hezbollah denounces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal as a ‘farce’

“We have given no commitment to anyone,” the Iranian-backed militant group's leader said after Israel and Lebanon announced a new U.S.-mediated agreement.

Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid, but long timeline could put Kyiv at risk

Hungary agreed to drop its opposition to opening the formal access talks but is still opposed to the fast-track membership process that Ukraine says it needs as protection from Russia.

Despite censorship, young Chinese are learning the truth about Tiananmen Square

Authorities have been largely successful at erasing the massacre of protesters who fought for democratic reforms, but the facts are emerging in often unexpected ways.

U.S. and intelligence allies issue rare joint warning about China

Nations in the Five Eyes intelligence partnership warned that fake profiles and job offers are targeting military officers, spies, and others with access to classified or sensitive information.

Iranian attack leaves 1 dead, dozens injured in Kuwait

With peace talks stalled, the U.S. and Iran traded strikes in one of the most intense bouts since the increasingly tenuous ceasefire between the two countries began in April.

Ukraine hits oil refinery as Russia opens St. Petersburg economic forum

Plumes of thick black smoke rose over St. Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin's hometown, as the Kremlin welcomed international guests for an event often described as Russia's Davos.

BBC

Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin

Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.

UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says

Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.

Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general

The prime minister's future has been called into question following poor election results for Labour.

The Papers: 'Andrew cashed in' and 'Kate shares in mum's joy'

Report reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 'rent deals' and the Princess of Wales celebrating a mum ending cancer treatment lead Friday's papers.

House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid

Some 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.

Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days

Chris Thrall speaks about his last sighting of Dawa Sherpa, who was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain.

Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon

The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

The Independent

Ukraine-Russia war latest: US clears aid worth $8bn for Kyiv as Zelensky offers to meet Putin to end war

Crucial aid bill for Kyiv cleared as Trump says would be great if Zelensky and Putin meet

Asian shares drop, with South Korea's Kospi down more than 5%

Shares have fallen in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark dropping more than 5%, after sharp declines for some big artificial intelligence-related stocks in the U.S. U.S. futures also retreated, while oil prices were little changed

Iran-US war latest: Trump warns US doesn’t need a deal with Tehran to get enriched uranium

Trump suggested if a deal was made he would meet with Iran's supreme leader

Israeli attacks kill at least 10 Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli forces have killed at least 936 people in the besieged territory since the US brokered a ceasefire in October

Former Detroit TV news anchor sues her old station for sex discrimination, says male co-anchor got better assignments and schedule

Taryn Asher also accuses Fox Television Stations of letting male employees get away with a laundry list of bad behavior

China’s highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities, in photos

For tourists, a massive new suspension bridge in southwestern China is a new selfie spot and social media attraction. But for local residents, it's something far more practical: a link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region.

House approves Ukraine aid package despite Republican objections

The legislation seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in aid

Southern Poverty Law Center floats sanctions against DOJ after unsigned indictment shared with media before being filed in court

The civil rights group claims the DOJ shared a draft version of a new indictment this week before the document was officially filed in court, ‘putting media strategy before the sacrosanct rules on grand jury secrecy’

Florida man accused of dumping his mom’s body into river with chains and cinder blocks - then reporting her missing

Joshua Cullen was arrested after authorities found his mom’s bound body in the Peace River

Pentagon drops 180 religions from its recognized faiths list

A former Army chaplain called the reported changes a ‘tragedy’