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Toronto Star

Mark Carney enjoys Parisian calm as Donald Trump storms toward the G7 summit

Leaders headed to next week’s G7 leaders’ summit in France should be arriving with an uncertain sentiment in their stomachs, Allan Woods writes.

Living longer, but better: New institute at McMaster will study optimal aging

$50 million donation will support focus on "healthspan" at various stages of life.

Two arrested at Toronto Stadium for assaulting officers ahead of World Cup kickoff

Police were called for reports of an altercation in the stands at 2:10 p.m. ahead of the Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina match.

Toronto police charge 18-year-old in U.S. consulate shooting

Sheldon Tracy-Stewart faces 11 charges including discharging a firearm, illegal possession and vehicle theft.

Ghana's Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, will miss World Cup match in Toronto

In July 2025, Partey was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by London Metropolitan Police. In February 2026, he was charged with two new counts of rape. He has pleaded not guilty to all…

Dates set for Ontario teacher contract talks with Ford government

This is the first round of bargaining under legislative changes, removing English public trustees from provincial talks.

Toys "R" Us seeking to sell its name, logo, brands to U.S. collectibles company

The well known company is trying to sell its intellectual property to U.S. company Ad Populum as it undergoes restructuring under creditor protection.

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Musk says SpaceX is going public now because it needs money to fund its ambitions of putting satellites and data centers in space.

SIU clears Peel police in fatal shooting of man in Mississauga

One officer took a bullet through his cap during a shooting involving a "lone suspect" in February.

Star photojournalists nominated in seven categories for National Pictures of the Year awards

Winners will be announced June 25 at an online awards ceremony during the News Photographers Association of Canada general meeting.
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Globe and Mail

Bosnian song becomes a World Cup banger

Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup dreams. The track is called “I Am From Bosnia - Take Me to America.”

Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened to a "Swiss Brexit", alarming many businesses who fear an economic shock should the proposal succeed. Ciara Lee reports.

Canada pledges $100-million for Palestinians facing humanitarian crisis, increased violence

New funding brings Canada’s support for Palestinians to $500-million since late 2023

World’s first global gig work standards adopted by UN labour body

Vice-chair of the International Labour Organization Workers’ Group said the deal was a landmark moment for platform workers and a response to years of documented abuse and exploitation

Elon Musk and SpaceX ring Nasdaq opening bell ahead of market debut

Elon Musk and SpaceX rang the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City and Texas hours before shares of the company are set to make their debut in the world's biggest IPO.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire: what does that mean?

The SpaceX IPO has cemented Elon Musk's status as the first trillionaire, giving him wealth on a par with one of the richest countries in the world. But what does US$1.1-trillion actually mean?

Elon Musk's SpaceX prices record $75-billion IPO at $135 a share

SpaceX priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at $135 per share, making Elon Musk’s rocket and spacecraft manufacturer one of the world’s most valuable companies.

Acclaimed British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Acclaimed British artist, David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, has died at 88.

British artist David Hockney, known for his colourful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88

His paintings created a dreamlike world of patterned light bouncing off water and windows, and human forms rendered in flattened, simplified shapes

U.S. and Iran signal deal to end war is close

Terms include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, U.S. official says
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Global News

U.S., Iran have finalized deal text, Pakistan PM says, next steps unclear

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the U.S. and Iran have reached a 'final, agreed upon text' and that Pakistan was working with the warring countries on next steps.

Canada and France to deepen intelligence exchanges, Carney says in Paris

Carney said the two countries will exchange classified information between defence, space, AI and aerospace sectors after meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Search for Nancy Guthrie underway after anonymous tip of ‘grave’ in Mexico

A group that works to locate missing people in Mexico said an anonymous caller had alleged that Guthrie's remains could be found near a stream in Mariposa.

Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 million

The case is the latest against Iran under the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.

Trump flip-flops on ceasefire deal with Iran as attacks intensify

Trump has said on several occasions in recent weeks that he’s on the cusp of a deal with Iran, without anything coming to fruition.

SpaceX stock surges in 1st day on Wall Street. Everything you need to know

SpaceX officially launched as a publicly traded company Friday morning, and Elon Musk's company carries the largest valuation ever seen for a Wall Street debut.

Elon Musk becomes world’s 1st trillionaire after massive SpaceX IPO

SpaceX jumped as the rocket maker’s stock opened for trading Friday and shot the market value up to US$1.96 trillion — which made CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire.

‘My daughter is gone’: Mother alleges ChatGPT failed her family, files lawsuit

In her final days, both Alice Carrier and her girlfriend turned to the OpenAI chatbot, each seeking guidance and neither were urged to get help.

Canadian oil outages, bad weather to tighten inventories at key US storage hub

Wet weather and a power outage at Cenovus oilsands operations have helped push American oil reserves to their lowest level since 2020.

Bishnoi extortion gang gunman testifies he was paid $4,000 for B.C. shooting

Abjeet Kingra is one of the first convicted Bishnoi extortion gang members to face a public deportation hearing.
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New York Times

David Hockney, Who Restored the Human Form to Art, Dies at 88

His colorful figurative paintings were both conservative and iconoclastic, defying the dominant abstract schools of the mid-20th century.

Justice Dept. Clears Way for Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

The $111 billion deal would unite two major movie studios and put CNN under the same roof as CBS News.

Framing David Hockney’s Greatest Art

Whether in Los Angeles, in his native England or traveling the world, the artist always reinvented the world he saw, with psychological insight.

Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire

Also, officials say a U.S.-Iran cease-fire appears within reach.

Suspect in Fatal Shooting Is Dead After a Standoff in Midland, Texas, Officials Say

The man was confirmed to be dead after he had barricaded himself in a building in Midland, following an earlier shooting on Friday that killed one person and injured 10 others.

Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska Republicans Suggest Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race

The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.

To Defeat Democrats, Texas Governor Embraces the Hard Right

After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence within the party.

SpaceX’s Unlikely Journey From Far-Out Idea to $2 Trillion Juggernaut

Elon Musk said he had initially given SpaceX less than a 10 percent chance of succeeding. His rocket company has come a long way.

Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire as SpaceX Stock Begins Trading

With SpaceX shares soaring 20 percent on their first day of trading, the world’s richest person crossed another milestone — one with 13 digits.

Federal Agents Search Voting Rights Group in Ohio

It was not immediately clear what the investigators were looking for, but a board member with a progressive group said members had been served with search warrants.

CNBC

SpaceX 'proxies' plunge as real deal arrives: Here's where traders are buying the dip

SpaceX "proxy stocks," whose options volumes were booming ahead of Friday's historic initial public offering, are unwinding gains.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX begins trading on the Nasdaq

Elon Musk's stake in SpaceX is worth more than $766 billion. Combined with his Tesla holdings, Musk's net worth as of Friday is roughly $1.05 trillion.

Trump administration: Iran deal signing likely in coming days, but not '100%' certain

A deal to end the Iran war could be signed soon, a senior Trump administration official said, following recent conflicting statements from the warring nations.

Trump denies Iran's account of deal terms, decries new drone attack: 'Dishonorable people'

"They better get their act together, and FAST!" President Donald Trump said of Iran one day after announcing that a deal would be finalized within days.

SpaceX COO Shotwell says Tesla tie-up ‘might make Elon’s life a little easier’

As SpaceX prepared to hit the Nasdaq following its record IPO, Elon Musk's second-in-command didn't dismiss the possibility of a Tesla tie-up.

SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell had IPO doubts for years, now she has a message for investors

Gwynne Shotwell, long Elon Musk's second-in-command at SpaceX, spoke exclusively with CNBC ahead of her company's highly anticipated IPO.

Former Tesla board member says SpaceX needs to achieve 2 of its 3 moonshots to keep its valuation

SpaceX has achieved its goal of becoming the largest IPO on record.

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.

CNBC Daily Open: The buyers are back ahead of SpaceX IPO

SpaceX will start trading on the Nasdaq today after raising $75 billion in its record-breaking IPO, as Wall Street's rally resumes on Iran peace hopes.

The Tech Download: Mistral's Arthur Mensch on agentic AI, chips and enterprise adoption

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sat down with the chief of one of Europe's leading AI companies.

Washington Post

U.S. and Iran close to signing peace deal, officials say

After days of uncertainty and tit-for-tat military strikes, "text of the peace deal has been reached,” according to Pakistan's prime minister.

Pope Leo had to catch a ride from the king of Spain after plane’s engine failed

The pope wrapped up a trip to Spain by borrowing a private jet from King Filipe VI after the Vatican's chartered plane, with the press corps on board, broke down.

China and Myanmar detain U.S. citizens in separate incidents, sparking alarm

Despite no immediate evidence that they were connected, the detentions of two vocal commentators on Myanmar triggered alarm in the business and research communities.

Pope Leo defends migrants while saying they should reconsider their journeys

As he finished a seven-day visit to Spain, the pope articulated a fuller position on migration, including the “right” of nations to protect their borders.

Why a notably warm start to the year foreshadows what’s ahead

2027 has notably high odds of becoming the warmest year on record, with the latest projections showing nearly an 80 percent chance.

Behind veneer of normalcy in Dubai, war fatigue and a sense of uncertainty

In the United Arab Emirates, there is a growing sense that the U.S.-Israeli war has taught Tehran how to menace its adversaries even without developing a nuclear bomb.

Trump says he has canceled plans to strike Iran, claiming deal is near

President Donald Trump 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.

El Niño is officially here, bringing domino weather effects across the planet

By the time an El Niño is declared, it means Earth’s atmosphere is already beginning to respond.

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.

BBC

'We'll go crazy for a goal' - Excitement builds ahead of USA World Cup match

The BBC spoke to US fans at the Fifa Fan Festival in Los Angeles ahead of the team's match against Paraguay.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

Karren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban

Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.

Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department

The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.

Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.

Sinfield knighted and six Lionesses made MBEs

Kevin Sinfield has received a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours while six of England's Euro 2025-winning squad have been made MBEs.

Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list

Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby lead star is knighted.

England win World Cup opener after Wyatt-Hodge ton

Danni Wyatt-Hodge lights up the opening night of the T20 World Cup with 105 not out as England begin with a statement victory.

I have a duty to stay on, says Starmer, as he justifies defence spending decisions

Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says

The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.

The Independent

Inside Tehran's former U.S. Embassy, now an anti-American museum, in photos

A look inside Tehran's former U.S. Embassy, transformed into an anti-American museum known as the U.S. Den of Espionage. __ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Kids' nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free World Cup tickets over barring of Somali referee

A youth-soccer nonprofit in Seattle has returned 20 free World Cup tickets to protest the U.S. decision to bar Somali referee Omar Artan from entering the country

The fights weren’t enough: Stunt bike event also coming to the White House this weekend, report says

‘Nitro Circus’ star Travis Pastrana is among the motocross daredevils set to show off their skills

Australia embraces immigrants on World Cup squad with message that soccer is for everyone

Australia is celebrating the immigrants on its the squad ahead of the team's opening World Cup match

High School grad who was given a 2 percent chance of survival at birth dies in car wreck on way to summer job

“She had a nickname Sunshine because she brightened everybody’s day,” her devastated mom said

King Charles appoints actor Helen Mirren to a select group in his birthday honors list

Helen Mirren, one of the world’s most acclaimed actors, has joined a select group of people recognized by King Charles III for their “major contribution” to British life

Suspect dead after standoff with police following shooting that killed one and left 10 hurt

The suspected shooter was found dead after an hours-long standoff with police

Southport knife attack surgeon honoured by King for saving children’s lives

Vittoria Bucknall has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List

Brexit rebel and Starmer ally recognised in Birthday Honours

A prominent Labour MP and close associate of Sir Keir Starmer has been appointed a Dame in the King’s Birthday Honours, alongside knighthoods for two former senior Conservative figures and political diarist Chris Mullin.

Kevin Sinfield knighted as Helen Mirren and Lionesses are celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours

‘Emmerdale’ actor Lisa Riley, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, DJ Judge Jules, TV presenter Aneeka Rice and author Julia Donaldson have also been recognised in the list