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Toronto Star

World Cup 2026 Day 2 highlights, analysis: Canada earns crucial draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in historic day for the team and the city

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here. Follow our live coverage for everything you need to know.

Early days of Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival see long lines for entry and water

World Cup fans at Fort York and the Bentway had a few complaints Friday. Celebrations were cancelled mid-game Thursday due to bad weather.

Conservation officers in B.C. remove metal stove pipe stuck on bear's head

A young bear in B.C.'s Okanagan had to endure several days with a stove pipe stuck over its head before conservation officers removed it.

A nation lifts a nation: The home crowd pushes Canada to a draw in its World Cup opener

A 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to open Group B gives Canada the first World Cup point in its history.

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.

Seven arrested in Etobicoke homicide following Canada-wide warrants

Seven arrests were announced by Toronto police in the May 31 homicide of Anthony Taylor.

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.

Woman who killed stranger in downtown Toronto store granted absolute discharge

TORONTO - A woman found not criminally responsible for stabbing a stranger to death in a downtown Toronto drugstore a decade ago has been granted an absolute discharge after an Ontario board concluded she no longer poses a significant threat…

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.
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Globe and Mail

For people in Detroit and Windsor, Gordie Howe bridge delay fits a familiar – and frustrating – pattern

The international bridge whose opening was abruptly cancelled this week has long been fought against by the billionaire Moroun family, who own the private Ambassador Bridge

Chinese Velociraptor cousin had a taste for birds

Scientists say they have unearthed bones of a Cretaceous Period dinosaur about the size of a barn owl that was closely related to Velociraptor

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.
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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

Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens

Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.

Gene Shalit, Film Critic Bristling With Hair and Puns, Dies at 100

One of the nation’s most recognizable characters, he delivered his wacky commentary for more than 40 years on the “Today” show.

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.

Musk Is the World’s First Trillionaire. Who Was the First Billionaire?

John D. Rockefeller, the Gilded Age oil baron, became America’s first billionaire in 1916. Like Elon Musk’s ascension, the milestone made headlines.

Judge Blocks National Parks From Removing ‘Negative’ Signs and Depictions of Slavery

The ruling accused the Trump administration of engaging in censorship by taking down materials at parks across the country.

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.

Afghans Hold Rare Public Protests Against Taliban Rules

The United Nations said it was “deeply concerned” about the arrests of dozens of women, and reported that two people were killed in protests organized to support them.

Trump Administration Says It Will Restart Asylum and Immigration Processing

The response came after a federal judge rebuked officials for failing to immediately comply with the order he issued last week.

What the SpaceX I.P.O. Means for OpenAI and Anthropic

Strong investor interest in SpaceX could be good news for the A.I. rivals, which have signaled that they, too, intend to go public this year.

Despite Trump Claims, Spencer Pratt Seems to Accept L.A. Mayor Results

President Trump said the loss was an example of election fraud, but Mr. Pratt did not entertain that idea. Instead, he plans to wind down his campaign but keep attacking the two Democrats who advanced.

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 ceasefire 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.

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.

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.

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.

BBC

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote on in a social media post.

Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot

Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.

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 have training equipment stolen

England are victims of a theft of their training equipment before their arrival in Kansas City on Saturday.

Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency

The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.

Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter

Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.

Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid

The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.

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.

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

Hockney broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art - often by depicting the quiet, everyday moments of gay domestic life.

Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

The Independent

Trump UFC fight live: Judge rejects attempt to shut down cage match on White House lawn

Stage is set for Trump’s birthday bash as the president’s DC-wide makeover includes massive MMA event on the south lawn

Trump posts video of deadly strike on Tren de Aragua’s leader just minutes after US kicks off historic World Cup match

The president revealed the strike was carried out ‘with our friends in Venezuela’

Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won't harm competition, consumers, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros

California ‘cult’ leader sentenced to more than 200 years for sexually assaulting his followers

Sansue Bee Vang, a 58-year-old from Oroville, was found guilty in February of molesting four young girls and raping two women

US ready for co-hosts' final World Cup opener against Paraguay before a raucous SoCal crowd

The U.S. is ready to face Paraguay to open its first home World Cup in 32 years

`Inside the NBA' making the most of its 1st appearance in the finals

Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith are certainly enjoying anchoring pregame, halftime and postgame NBA Finals coverage for the first time

Construction crew set to strip Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after president loses another legal battle

Judges reject Trump administration’s 11th-hour attempt to rename iconic venue after himself while legal battle continues

Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

Gene Shalit, the beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, has passed away

FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in the concourses

FIFA has blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses

Rain could wash out Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 birthday fight at the White House

The UFC has vowed to carry out the fight, regardless of all but the most severe weather