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Toronto Star

Fights, phone thefts and an early shutdown: Inside the Saturday night chaos at Toronto’s Do West Fest

Toronto police are reviewing safety protocols with Do West Fest organizers after a wave of phone thefts and an early shutdown.

Canada's World Cup journey in Toronto begins with plenty of fanfare — and also an F-bomb

An open training session at the Canadian team’s North York base ensured a monumental few days for this team, city and country started in a festive mood.

Markham community rallies to help after deadly fire kills three, displaces families: 'It's devastating for everyone'

A devastating fire on Chambery Crescent in Markham killed three seniors and displaced two families.

Louise Arbour warns of 'extreme polarization' in first speech as governor general

Arbour enters the role in the backdrop of rising separatist threats in Quebec and Alberta, and as Canada-U.S tensions persist.

Pierre Poilievre launches campaign against Alberta separatism: 'We need different government policies'

Conservative leader's address will argue that national unity is not about stronger ties to Ottawa, but on fighting against it.

She’s a Toronto food icon. He’s a Grammy winner with a highly praised first novel. Here’s what happened when she hosted him for dinner

Creative dishes were on the menu at Bonnie Stern's book club event for David Baerwald.

Airline captain accused of piloting flights without licence, police to share results of 'complex' fraud probe

Peel police will announce the results of the investigation into a former airline captain who's being accused of operating "hundreds of flights" without the licence necessary for doing so.

Two arrested in 'distraction robberies' that left victims with injuries, police say to be vigilant

Police advised people to remain vigilant of their surroundings as distraction thefts and robberies rise, especially as crowds are expected to build for the World Cup.

Raptors give GM Bobby Webster a contract extension. What's on his to-do list?

First task for Toronto GM is to reach an extension agreement with coach Darko Rajakovic, who is about to enter the final year of his deal.

Fighter jet training exercise in downtown Toronto, near Billy Bishop airport, postponed to Tuesday

The training is expected to be held tomorrow around Brantford or the north shore of Lake Ontario in Hamilton and Toronto.
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Globe and Mail

Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney-General

U.S. President moves to install former personal lawyer as top law enforcement official

U.S. judge blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee for skilled foreign workers

The lawsuit was filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys-general, challenging a fee announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of visas

Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project, German officials say

Leaders of both countries scrap project after months of deadlock between industry partners

Trial begins for Los Angeles’ Palisades Fire suspect

Jonathan Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty to arson charges connected to the Jan. 2025 California fire that killed 12 and destroyed thousands of homes

Israel, Iran say they've ceased attacks after trading fire

An Israeli official told a TV station it had ceased its attacks on Iran at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Iran's military announced on Monday that its first wave of attacks on Israel since a ceasefire in April was now over.

Ukrainian forces strike oil sites in Russia and Crimea

Ukrainian forces hit one of the largest transshipment hubs in southern Russia for oil and petroleum products

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 halts attack on Israel after Trump demands end to strikes

Tehran warned it would resume strikes if Israel kept hitting Lebanon after earlier hostilities rattled markets and threatened a two-month ceasefire

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to at least 35, hundreds injured

Several buildings collapsed or sustained heavy damages, quake also triggered a tsunami and landslide
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Global News

ICC chief prosecutor suspended over alleged sexual misconduct with aide

A final decision on Karim Khan's fate is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hold a special session to decide if he will remain.

Iran pauses attacks on Israel after Trump asks both sides to ‘stop shooting’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would retaliate 'with force' against further attacks from Iran, as concerns grow about the return of full-scale war.

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
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New York Times

A Timeline of Donald Trump and Lindsey Graham’s Relationship Before the South Carolina Primary

Once one of President Trump’s fiercest critics, the South Carolina senator has dramatically shifted his posture over the years. Will it pay off on Tuesday in his primary?

They Spent Years on a Math Problem. Then They Were Scooped by A.I.

Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future?

Iran and Israel Pull Back

Also, the N.B.A. finals arrive in New York. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Pentagon Again Revises Religious Categories for Troops

The Defense Department made the change after lawmakers objected to its original list, which did not include the Latter-day Saints among traditions labeled Christian.

OpenAI Files Confidentially for IPO as AI Companies Rush to Wall St.

The company hopes to raise billions in a highly anticipated public offering that could unlock a new generation of tech industry wealth.

Trump Wants to Call the Shots. But in Iran, He Keeps Hitting His Limits.

President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of Middle East crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid.

Hoyle Schweitzer, Who Brought Windsurfing to the Masses, Dies at 93

With his friend Jim Drake, he built the Windsurfer, a sailboard that was cheaper and more portable than most sailboats. It became a global phenomenon.

Judge Throws Out Trump Administration’s Policy Imposing $100,000 Fees for H-1B Visas

The ruling voided “in its entirety” a policy from September requiring companies to pay $100,000 fees for H-1B visa petitions.

U.S. Denies Entry to World Cup Referee From Somalia

Omar Artan was one of 52 referees selected for the FIFA World Cup. But on Saturday he was denied entry because of “vetting concerns,” U.S. officials said.

Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight

As acting attorney general, Todd Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president’s maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.

CNBC

OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, prepping Wall Street for mega AI debut

OpenAI's confidential filing lands days before SpaceX is set to go public and a week after Anthropic announced its confidential disclosure with the SEC.

Silicon Valley’s new buyout playbook is hitting Wall Street

Instead of selling AI tools to companies, venture firms are buying legacy companies outright and rebuilding them around AI from the inside.

Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried files formal request for Trump pardon

The co-founder of the now defunct FTX crypto exchange is currently serving a 25-year federal prison sentence.

Netanyahu says war with Iran, Hezbollah isn't over after Tehran says it's halting strikes

Iran and Israel traded strikes Sunday night for the first time since the U.S. and Iran agreed to a fragile ceasefire in mid-April.

Chip rebound has one trader buying protection

Chip stocks are bounding back Monday, but the rebound doesn't mean tech investors are in the clear, according to Mike Khouw.

Weight loss drug maker sinks 23% 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.

SoftBank drops 6% as tech stock sell-off accelerates in Asia

The tech stock sell-off accelerates in Asia. Tech stocks fell in Europe but rebounded later on Monday.

Bitcoin is cratering, but a new Wall Street crypto hype is on the rise

As bitcoin dropped to its lowest price since 2024, investors flock to a new type of crypto investment linked to the hyperliquid platforms, HYPE ETFs.

Corning shares jump 4% after company strikes deal to power Amazon AI data centers in U.S.

Amazon is the latest megacap company to announce a massive deal with Corning, which is rapidly becoming a critical player in the AI buildout.

Marvell Technology jumps 10% after news it will join the S&P 500 index

Marvell stock jumped after S&P Global said the AI chipmaker would join the S&P 500 on June 22.

Washington Post

NATO shoots down drone over Latvia as concern about Ukraine war’s spread grows

The drone, which entered Latvia from Russia, was the latest to violate the airspace of a NATO member during the war.

After escalating strikes, Israel and Iran signal end to attacks

President Donald Trump had urged restraint after the two countries intensified attacks, and Iran said it would halt its strikes.

Israelis push Netanyahu to resist U.S. pressure and keep fighting in Lebanon

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.”

Chinese leader Xi Jinping makes rare trip to North Korea in show of unity

Xi Jinping arrived Monday to pomp and fanfare in Pyongyang, celebrating what he and Kim Jong Un called the “unbreakable” bond between their countries.

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, as advocates raise concerns 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.

BBC

Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.

Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King

Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its "ironclad" support for Ukraine.

Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch

The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge".

Recycling plant fire causes severe rail disruption

About 100 firefighters are tackling flames and rail services through the area have come to a halt.

Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US

Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune

If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English.

Sikh group calls for inquiry into Henry Nowak death

Dabinderjit Singh of the Sikh Federation has written to the government calling for an inquiry.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?

And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak?

Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children

Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.

Ex-Olympian's wife 'feared he would kill her'

Curtis Robb, 54, is accused of repeated or continuous controlling and coercive behaviour.

The Independent

Seven women accuse David Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour

The former West Ham joint chair resigned his role on Saturday saying he intended to ‘apply my full energy and attention on fighting these false allegations’ that have emerged in a join investigation by the BBC and The Times

Iran and Israel pause strikes after desperate Trump plea – but vow to resume attacks if ceasefire breached

The shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel was just about holding after Donald Trump intervened in the latest tit-for-tat strikes, but both sides pledged to resume hostilities if there was any further breach of the deal

Spread of flesh-eating parasites sparks new rules in Southern US

The USDA confirmed in early June that the New World Screwworm has spread into the US

Nationwide boss Dame Debbie Crosbie sees pay packet nearly double after Virgin Money takeover

Chief executive Dame Debbie Crosbie took home a total package of £4.67 million for the latest financial year

ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body over sexual misconduct allegations

The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was suspended from his duties late Monday night, after the court’s oversight referred Karim Khan for disciplinary proceedings

Iran-US war latest: Trump insists Israel will not resume war after ‘on your own’ warning to Netanyahu

US president said of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘If I tell him to do something, he does it’

Trump team trying to revoke citizenship of 17 people accused of hiding sex abuse, other offenses from immigration officials

The move is part of an unprecedented push to exercise the government's denaturalization power and deport immigrants

OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut

OpenAI has filed preliminary paperwork to potentially become a publicly traded company

U.S. Steel pledges up to $2.5 billion in upgrades to Mon Valley Works

U.S. Steel plans to invest up to $2.5 billion into upgrades to its Mon Valley Works, which it forecasts will generate $1.7 billion for the state, according to a Monday report from the steelmaking giant

Trump-Knicks live updates: Huge security measures outside MSG as fans bemoan disruption ahead of Game 3

Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson will lead the Knicks as they face off against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals