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In first papal speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for migrants
Speeches by popes to foreign legislatures are rare, since they can imply recognition of a religious leader by lawmakers.

This posh Oakville gym said its policies were non-negotiable. Then we asked to see the contract
As Oakville seniors struggled to make sense of charges on a gym membership supposedly on 'hold,' rebranded wellness centre says there was a 'communication breakdown.' They refunded their money.

The Carney government cut health-care funding for refugees. Here's what that looks like to Olivia
Until last month, the Canadian government covered the health-care costs of asylum-seekers. When it imposed fees, it left one Toronto mother with tough choices about how to provide for her daughter.

What medical information do employers have a right to request? Ask Soma
A January 2026 decision sheds light on limitations for employers.

Carney government testing use of AI in prisons to create profile reports of offenders
Mentioned in lengthy documents tabled in Parliament and confirmed by Correctional Service Canada, the test run comes as the Carney government tries to ramp up AI adoption.

The Alphonso Davies drama leads our five things to watch at the World Cup this week
Spain, too, is uncertain of the status of its new star, teenager Lamine Yamal.

Strong mayors make weak democracies and Toronto has proven are unnecessary
The strong mayor powers were never really about building housing. Premier Ford has continued to double down, overstepping in municipal decisions by eliminating speed cameras, influencing priorities for local police forces, and taking over the Island Airport.

Toronto gas prices could hit record highs this summer. Here’s how reward programs could save you hundreds a year
We compiled some of the best loyalty programs and credit cards to help maximize savings.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup, which could be full of Canadian firsts
The first time hosting the tournament, perhaps a first win in the tournament, maybe a first trip to the knockout stage.

Why World Cup-focused events outside Toronto's downtown core can’t say ‘FIFA'
The Danforth BIA will hold a “soccer-themed” party to obey FIFA’s strict branding rules for events beyond the city’s official Fan Fest locations.
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Globe and Mail
Powerful quake off southern Philippines kills several, sets off a tsunami
At least 32 people are feared dead in the southern Philippines on Monday after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the island of Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across several countries. Tremors were felt strongly in a dozen provinces and as far as 420 km away in Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

NATO jet shoots down Russian drone that entered Latvian airspace
The French military jet that shot down the drone is part of the NATO Baltic Air Police mission
Iran and Israel trade strikes as two-month ceasefire unravels, sending oil prices higher
Newly rising energy prices threaten to stoke inflation as the Israel Defense Forces said it was preparing for ‘at least several days of conflict’
Philippines earthquake death toll rises to at least 32, dozens injured
Few buildings collapsed and key infrastructure sustained quake damage; triggered a tsunami and landslide
Iran announces end to attacks on Israel, threatens ‘severe actions’ if Lebanon attacks continue
Israel hit a petrochemical plant that it said was used to produce ballistic missiles, Tehran retaliated with a strike aimed at a similar Israeli plant
Israel hits Iran with new strikes despite Trump warning
Israel said it struck military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, even after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.
Roof collapses on Philippine school amid powerful earthquake
A roof collapsed at an elementary school in the Philippines on Monday after a strong magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern island of Mindanao.

Earthquake rocks southern Philippines, causing some damage and one-metre tsunami
Philippines’ president asked people to go to higher ground in areas vulnerable to a tsunami after 7.8-magnitude quake

Chinese President Xi heads to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
China has long been North Korea’s economic lifeline and main diplomatic backer

Diplomats lose contact with imprisoned Canadian banker in Dubai
Ryan O’Grady, former CEO of South Sudan’s Kush Bank, was arrested in Dubai last November
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Iran pauses attacks on Israel after Trump asks both sides to ‘stop shooting’
There was no immediate response from Israel, which had launched attacks on Iran after Tehran fired missiles towards Israel late on Sunday.

Israel says Iran launched missiles in 1st bombardment since fragile ceasefire
Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan and other mediators try to restart talks between Tehran and Washington.

Carney heading for Ireland, France to deepen ties and attend G7 summit
The summit is running from June 15 to June 17 in Evian-les-Bains and France says the focus will be on reducing global inequalities.

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs days after ceasefire takes effect
A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in retaliation for the Hezbollah militant group firing toward northern Israel earlier.

‘Political risk’: Fresh Iran-U.S. attacks complicate ceasefire negotiations
Iran launched missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting U.S. interceptions and raising new concerns about the fragile ceasefire.

Stéphane Dion says Canada needs more diplomats to build ties with Europe
Former foreign affairs minister Stéphane Dion says Canada needs to staff its embassies in Europe and set deadlines for the flurry of agreements Brussels signed with Ottawa.

Former prince Andrew made money on cottage sublets at his rent-free estate
A National Audit Office report said Mountbatten-Windsor had received income from renting out three cottages on the Royal Lodge estate, his former home near Windsor Castle.

AI just designed a ‘fundamental new vaccine’ for viruses, researchers say
A team at the University of Cambridge say this is the first time that a vaccine whose active component was 'designed entirely by computer simulations has been tested in humans.'

International Space Station air leak evacuation preparations end, NASA says
Four astronauts got orders from NASA to enter their Crew Dragon spacecraft docked to the station and don their spacesuits in case the air leak warrants an emergency evacuation

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.
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New York Times

Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards: Pink, Maya Rudolph, Cole Escola, ‘Cats’
Pink brought sincerity and punk energy as the host, musical numbers by “Cats,” “Ragtime” and “Chicago” popped, and Maya Rudolph and Cole Escola mined comic gold.

A.I. Degree Programs Surge as Colleges Seek Students and Relevance
Colleges from North Dakota to New Jersey are trying to get students to sign up for A.I. degrees. What they teach varies widely.

Why Everyone Wants Jon Ossoff to Run for President
The Georgia senator is excoriating Trump and his systemic corruption in a way that transcends the Democratic Party’s progressive-moderate divide.

Oil Jumps After Hostilities Between Iran and Israel Escalate
Oil prices jumped and stocks plunged after Iran and Israel exchanged strikes, raising doubts about the future of fragile cease-fire in the Middle East.

Searching for Shade When It’s 125 Degrees
Every season brings a new struggle for people in Dadu District, Pakistan, an area prone to sandstorms, drought and flooding.

Resuming War Is a Short-Term Political Boon for Netanyahu, but Grim Choices Await
If President Trump forces Israel to stand down against Iran, analysts say, it could leave Israel hindered from responding forcefully to attacks by Hezbollah.

They Got Platner’s Endorsement for Maine Governor. What Did They Do With It?
The crowded race for governor has barely qualified as background noise in recent months, drowned out by the high-stakes, turbulent campaign for U.S. Senate.

The Costs of War
We look at how Israeli trade restrictions and shadowy profiteers have driven up the prices of nearly everything in Gaza.

Iran and Israel Exchange First Strikes Since Cease-Fire, and Texas Ranchers Sound the Alarm
Plus, the fight over the fight on the White House lawn.

In Maine, Supporters of Graham Platner Continue to Back His Senate Campaign, With ‘Trepidation’
Many are sticking by the presumptive Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. But some have soured, and others are anxious about how recent revelations could affect a close race.
CNBC

Inside the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew from
The U.S. and Iran have yet to reach a peace deal or address Iran's nuclear ambitions, despite signals from Trump that talks are progressing.

Iran announces 'end of military operations' against Israel, but warns Lebanon strikes could trigger escalation
Iran and Israel traded strikes on Sunday night for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed in April, threatening to torpedo an already-fragile ceasefire.

Oil prices ease after Iran says military operations against Israel are over
Oil rises on Monday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns that the conflict may drag on.

China is helping to cushion global oil prices below $100 — but analysts warn it won’t last
China has reduced oil imports since the start of the Iran war, capping global crude prices.

Weight loss drug maker sinks 25% after new safety data spooks investors
While the experimental drug met its key targets, analysts are concerned over the commercial opportunity due to side effects.

Marvell Technology jumps almost 9% in premarket after news it will join the S&P 500 index
Marvell rose in premarket trading after S&P Global said the AI chipmaker would join the S&P 500 on June 22.

Tech stock sell-off accelerates; SoftBank drops 6% as investors sour on AI-linked names
Global tech stocks tracked overnight losses in U.S. tech names led by a sell-off in Broadcom.

Airline profits set to halve this year as fuel costs jump by $100 billion: IATA
"The big unknown is how long travelers and shippers can tolerate the higher costs," IATA's Willie Walsh said.

U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports
New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.

Bidding war erupts for world’s oldest bank as Italy’s Intesa gatecrashes BPM offer
Intesa on Monday announced an unsolicited offer of $35.3 billion, hoping to usurp its rival and create Europe's second-biggest bank by market capitalization.
Washington Post

Iran says it will halt attacks on Israel after waves of strikes
President Donald Trump had urged restraint after the two countries intensified attacks, and Iran said it would halt its strikes.

Israelis push Netanyahu to keep fighting in Lebanon, signalling long occupation
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.”

Israel launches strikes on Iran after Tehran fires barrage of missiles
The exchange, after Tehran’s first such strike on Israel in two months, threatened to further complicate efforts to broker a peace deal aimed at ending the war.

With Leo and Bad Bunny touring Madrid, the bigger star might be the pope
The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.

Cape Verde dreams of World Cup soccer glory, fears U.S. immigration dragnet
Migration is woven into the story of the small African nation of Cape Verde and its national soccer team, raising concern about who can attend the tournament.

An airstrike trapped a journalist. She died as rescuers waited for permission to save her.
A Post reconstruction of Amal Khalil’s final hours in Lebanon found that Israel’s military denied rescuers access to her during a key period when she was still alive.

Armenia, caught in Trump-Putin power contest, eyes E.U. and feels Russia’s ire
Ahead of a national election on Sunday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been talking about joining the E.U. and boasting of an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Iran launched missiles and drones toward Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military says
U.S. forces shot down Iranian missiles and drones launched toward the strait and neighboring countries.

Pope Leo visits a polarized Spain where conservatives are turning on the church
On the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, Leo plans to address political polarization and showcase the Catholic Church as an advocate for migrants and asylum seekers.

Fourth time could be the charm for Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s most polarizing politician
The daughter of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, running again for the presidency, is herself deeply unpopular. So is her opponent.
BBC

Stock markets fall on tech plunge and renewed Middle East attacks
Markets in Europe and Asia were hit by a tech sell-off, and oil rises as Iran and Israel launch attacks on each other.

Woman, 19, dies after gunshots heard at house
Detectives say they were called to the scene in north London just after midnight on Monday.

Ground shakes as schoolchildren take cover in Philippines quake
Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.

Why Hull's US Open near-miss shows major win is close
BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter examines Charley Hull’s US Open performance after she came close to landing a first major title.

Nottingham attacks inquiry revealed miscarriage of justice, victim's mother says
The bereaved families of the victims of Valdo Calocane speak at a press conference in London.

Stormzy among stars remembering killed Grammy winner
The musician whose real name was Mark Orabiyi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said.

DUP leader defends MP who attended Palestine solidarity counter-demonstration
Organisers said a counter-protest in Scarva, County Down, was "racist, xenophobic, sectarian".

Bowen: 'Middle East is in turmoil' as Iran and Israel attack each other
The BBC's international editor, Jeremy Bowen, said the public are "right to be worried" as the consequences of the war will be felt for generations.

At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

How Williams' British hitting partner kept comeback secret
The British hitting partner of Serena Williams tells BBC Sport how he became involved in one of tennis' closest-guarded secrets.
The Independent

Two killed as US Gulfstream jet crashes in huge fireball en route to Texas
Video footage from the Dominican Republic shows the jet scraping along the runway on its rear wheels before the aircraft erupted into flames

Entrepreneur loses court battle over £1m fortune after judge rules late partner’s family ‘mattered more’ to him
Tibor Matyas had sought maintenance from fashion guru Chris Liu’s estate

DWP trials PIP changes affecting thousands of claimants
A DWP whistleblower brought the plans to light
Iran-US war latest: Trump pleads with Iran and Israel to stop shooting after Tehran blames ‘arsonist’ America for new strikes
Trump reportedly asks Netanyahu to hold off on immediate response to Iran’s missile barrage

Saudi government to spend $16 billion on cancelling parts of troubled Neom megacity project: report
The Line, a 170-kilometre long and 2-kilometre wide megacity envisaged in the Saudi Arabian desert at the heart of the Neom project, was criticised by many as unrealistic and unaffordable

Tickets go on sale for National Lottery’s overhauled Lotto game
The new-look Lotto will give players two chances to win from a single ticket and is expected to double the number of millionaires a year.

Tate & Lyle timeline: From historic roots in Liverpool to £2.7bn US takeover
The group was first founded in the UK more than 165 years ago.

Nottingham victims’ families warn similar attacks will happen again without urgent action
Valdo Calocane killed Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, in Nottingham in June 2023

Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast

Total sunbed ban urged by government advisers over skin cancer fears
Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation’s report suggests that laws to control use of the machines have not been effective























