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Toronto Star
Canada's economy added 88,000 jobs in May, surpassing economists' expectations
The Canadian labour market heated up in May, undermining the argument that the economy is in recession.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages
The strikes came a day after the Hezbollah militant group rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, and demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
We ate at hundreds of Toronto restaurants to find the city's best meals. Ask us anything
Our team took on the mammoth task of testing hundreds restaurants across Toronto — and now we're taking you behind the scenes. Here's how to join the conversation
The burger this top Toronto Italian chef can't stop thinking about — and 12 other places he eats
From repeat reservations to hidden gems, Craig Harding maps out his essential Toronto restaurant list.
Man gets life for ‘out of character' murder of Toronto bricklayer. Victim shot after ‘arming’ himself with garden lamp
It is uncommon for anyone to plead guilty to second‑degree murder, given that the conviction carries a mandatory life sentence.
Holding out for cheap World Cup tickets? For Canada's only game in Toronto, don't hold your breath
Economist tracking FIFA's global soccer seat market, says while some prices have been falling, host-nation matches are still a hot item. 'I’d urge Canadian fans not to delude themselves.'
Canada reveals No. 1 in net for the World Cup before tackling tougher questions in final tuneup
The World Cup opener against Bosnia is a week away, and time appears to be moving too fast for one key piece of Canada's game plan.
Toronto emergency workers reunite with 2-year-old girl they saved from cardiac arrest: 'Harper's heart beats because of you'
After surviving a sudden cardiac arrest in March, two-year-old Harper Hepworth and her family returned had an emotional reunion with the team who responded to their call. Their quick action is credited with saving the toddlers life.
Uber drivers in Victoria are celebrating a landmark union contract. Not all Toronto rideshare drivers are envious
More than 1,000 Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C., ratified their collective agreement with the company. But some issues remain unresolved.
Are Billy Bishop airport terminal lobbyists breaking city rules? Citizen watchdogs believe so
Nieuport Aviation says it is in compliance with the lobbying rules, following a review.
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Globe and Mail
NASA orders ISS astronauts to prepare for potential evacuation due to air leak
Russian crew attempts to fix a worsening leak of air on its portion of the orbital laboratory
Iran reaffirms support for Hezbollah as wider peace deal to resolve regional war in doubt
Tehran demands Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon
U.S. Senate passes $70-billion in new funds for ICE, Border Patrol
Democrats tried and failed to eliminate Trump’s $1.8 billion ’anti-weaponization’ fund
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.
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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
A Job Market Leaving Young Graduates Behind Could Scar Them for Years
The labor market has improved, but people entering the work force are having a harder time starting careers, a dynamic that has had permanent effects in the past.
James Handy, Actor in ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Is Found Stabbed to Death
The 81-year-old actor had parts in films including “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Arachnophobia.” The son of his girlfriend was arrested and charged with murder.
Russia Floods Armenia With Disinformation Ahead of Election
Fearing a loss of influence, groups linked to the Kremlin and intelligence agencies have sought to discredit the country’s prime minister.
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.
The Betrayal of Black Voters Threatens Our Democracy
The sweeping effort to dismantle Black-majority congressional districts in the South will have far-reaching consequences for all Americans, and for our democracy.
Hopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.
Trump Says Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio Will Replace Freedom 250 Artists
Artists including Young MC, Martina McBride and Bret Michaels had publicly dropped out of concerts scheduled for the National Mall.
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.
Deal to Renew FISA Surveillance Law Falters in the Senate Over Pulte
Democrats who had been expected to supply the votes necessary to advance it balked after President Trump named Bill Pulte to head the intelligence apparatus.
Former Prince Andrew Sublet Cottages on Royal Property Where He Lived Rent-Free
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received income from renting out three cottages at Royal Lodge, where he paid no rent himself, a British public spending watchdog found.
CNBC
Amazon unveils latest warehouse robot as tech giants continue AI layoffs
"Our experience of robots is that it's actually driven up employment rather than the reverse," Amazon executive John Boumphrey told CNBC.
AI is designing OpenAI's next model in a sign of 'superintelligence': SoftBank's Masayoshi Son to CNBC
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said his forecast of artificial superintelligence arriving in 10 years was "conservative" and thinks it will be here sooner.
Bitcoin caps a dismal week as price wallows 50% below its all-time high
A rebound in the digital currency, or characteristic dip-buying by investors, is yet to take place.
U.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, much more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.
Global tech sell-off spreads to Europe as chip shares fall
A sell-off in tech stocks gripped U.S. and Asian markets overnight after an earnings report from Broadcom earlier in the week.
India's economy expands at 7.8% over January to March — faster than expected
The world's fastest growing major economy, India, has been facing major headwinds due to the conflict in Middle East that began end of February.
The Tech Download: Anthropic’s IPO sets up first big test of AI boom valuations
Anthropic took a big step this week towards pipping bitter rival OpenAI to a public market listing.
How the Strait of Hormuz standoff flipped the energy security debate
Iran's influence over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has inadvertently transformed the energy security debate.
OpenAI says it will comply with Trump's order requiring AI model reviews before release
George Osborne, OpenAI's Head of Countries told CNBC that governments "have a big role to play in how this technology is used and deployed."
India scraps tax on overseas bond investors in bid to attract foreign capital and shore up the rupee
India has announced several measures to boost capital inflows, including the scrapping of capital gains tax for foreign investors in government bonds.
Washington Post
Xi to visit North Korea, showing China’s importance to a nuclear-armed neighbor
The summit comes as China positions itself as a global power player projecting stability in contrast to the U.S.'s economically damaging war against Iran and erratic tariff policies.
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.
BBC
Donaldson trial hears pastor say it was 'obvious' who alleged abuser was
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
Gay makes half-century on England debut
Watch the best shots from England debutant Emilio Gay's half-century on day two of their Test match against New Zealand.
Teenagers found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy
Two teenagers have been found guilty of the murder on a beach in Ayrshire last year.
Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
The story of Norway's Viking World Cup photoshoot
Renowned British photographer David Yarrow tells BBC Sport what inspired his viral Norway World Cup send-off photo.
The story of Norway's Viking World Cup photoshoot
Renowned British photographer David Yarrow tells BBC Sport what inspired his viral Norway World Cup send-off photo.
Two Romanians found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist
Pouria Zeraati, who works for the channel Iran International, which is critical of the Iranian government, was stabbed three times in the leg.
Golf pals defy 17m-to-one odds with holes-in-one
Rob Davis said it "was surreal" to see both balls in the hole after he and long-time playing partner David Lewis hit aces in the same round on the 15th hole at Royal Liverpool.
Three admit violent disorder after Nowak protest
Connor Bishop, 24, Reece Robinson, 21, and Noah Etherington, 18, will be sentenced on Monday.
King 'profoundly shocked' by navy helicopter deaths
Tributes continue to be paid to three crew members killed in a crash in Devon.
The Independent
Rapist Paul Quinn sentenced for attack which saw Andrew Malkinson wrongly jailed for 17 years
The wrongful conviction is considered one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history
Lady Pamela Hicks, Queen Elizabeth’s bridesmaid and confidante, dies aged 97
Lady Pamela was a bridemaid at the late Queen’s wedding and later one of her ladies-in-waiting
Graham Platner denies ex-girlfriend’s allegations of ‘unsettling’ behavior and new ‘Totenkopf’ tattoo claim
Platner has labeled the accusations ‘politically motivated’
Trump’s DOGE team wanted to declare nearly 3 million living people dead to help drive out migrants, whistleblower claims
‘I was shocked. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing,’ the former Social Security Administration employee said
HMRC claims power to take money from bank accounts has saved £13m through side-effect
The reinstated policy is a strong ‘deterrent’, the tax authority reports
Groups sue over Trump’s plan to cap graduate student loans
New limits on federal student loans for graduate students are set to take effect July 1
Husband in ‘au pair affair’ murder case faces sentencing for killing his wife and man he lured from fetish website
The couple’s 4-year-old daughter was home during the killings
Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis reshaped how the world sees Iran
First published in 2000, Persepolis created a transformative shift in comics, memoir and political storytelling
James Handy stabbing latest: Eerie 911 call revealed after son of Top Gun star’s girlfriend arrested
James Handy was found in the front yard of a Los Angeles home with a stab wound to his chest, police said
Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is a return to country: What to know about 'I Knew It, I Knew You'
Taylor Swift has released a new song for Disney and Pixar's “Toy Story 5.”
