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More drones have been caught by police near World Cup Fan Fest in Toronto
Toronto police have intercepted 13 drones in restricted areas near the fan zone and Toronto Stadium, including two ahead of the Germany vs. Ivory Coast match.

World Cup 2026 live: German fans take over downtown Toronto with march ahead of match vs. Ivory Coast; More Fan Fest tickets up for grabs
Fans from Germany and Ivory Coast are in Toronto as FIFA World Cup action continues.

Portable vape recalled in Canada due to fire and burn hazards
More than 1,600 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.

A convenience store is floating on Lake Ontario — but you can't shop there
"Local markets, rum shops, bodegas — these are familiar places no matter where you're from," say the artists behind the Toronto waterfront installation.

SUV driver dies after crash that killed five siblings from Elmira, Ont.
Police in southern Ontario say the driver of an SUV involved in a crash that killed five young siblings has died in hospital from his injuries.

How stylish is the World Cup? Soccer style stars Kaela Hansen and Melanie Pace break down their game-day outfits
The professional player and the stylist and wife of Richie Laryea on how to score when it comes to game-day style.

Spike in overdoses reported in downtown Toronto, warns health agency
Toronto Public Health described reports of a "clear substance, like glass" that may be circulating in the city.

Consumers can now file claims in Silk beverage class action settlement linked to listeria outbreak
People affected by the recall of various alternative milks associated with listeriosis illnesses and deaths have until October 16 to file their claims.

TTC under fire by city watchdog over process to scrap tokens, tickets with no refunds or exchanges
A city ombudsman's report on the TTC denying refunds and exchanges for discontinued fares last year raises concerns about how the transit agency made the decision.

UK police probe cause of train collision that killed driver and left 9 in critical condition
Nine people were in critical condition on Saturday after a collision between two passenger trains in central England the night before killed the driver of one of the locomotives, police said.
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Globe and Mail
Health officials say Israeli fire kills nine people in Gaza, including a child
Gaza health ministry said more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in the territory since Oct. 7, 2023

Trump escalates clash with Italy’s Meloni, who says his ‘unprovoked attacks are senseless’
Meloni says Trump ‘completely fabricated’ his claims that she ‘begged’ the President for a photo during the G7 summit

Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again despite negotiators heading to Switzerland for talks
Joint military command cites Israeli attacks on Lebanon, U.S. ‘bad faith’ and failure to end war
An increasingly childless China showers its affection, and money, on dogs and cats
But pet owners are even more likely to have children than non-pet owners

Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the U.S. as anti-Trump fervour rises
George’s recent victory in the Washington, D.C., mayoral primary puts her in the vanguard of democratic socialists who have ascended in urban politics over the last year

Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet with massive American flag
Luxury gift is serving as so-called ‘bridge’ aircraft until new planes ordered from Boeing arrive

At least one person dead in train collision north of London, British police say
Emergency services rushed to the scene after two trains collided, and photos posted on social media showed victims with bandages around their heads

Meloni disputes Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for a photo with him at G7 summit
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States, calling Trump’s claims ‘serious and offensive’
A 1,200-year-old oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
The tree in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it didn’t sprout leaves this spring
An ancient oak tree, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has died
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died.
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Global News

2 trains collide north of London, killing at least 1, U.K. police say
A video posted on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with both still on the tracks.

Russian cybercriminals tied to global fake computer update scam: RCMP
SocGholish malware, linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp, exploited thousands of WordPress sites to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and data.

2 men sentenced to prison for arson at property of UK’s Keir Starmer
The men targeted a car and two properties linked to Starmer over three nights in May 2025 on the orders of a Russian-speaking figure going by the name of “El Money."

Italian diplomat cancels trip to U.S. as Meloni slams Trump
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and Italy.

Canadian citizen killed in South Africa shooting at Kruger National Park
A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Thursday in an apparent accident at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.

Israel, Hezbollah call truce after fighting scuttles U.S.-Iran peace talks
Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, three officials said.

Why strategic oil reserve refills will take ‘a lot of time’ after Iran deal
If the Strait of Hormuz reopens following the signing of the Iran peace deal on Friday, experts say it will still take some time to replenish the world's strategic oil stockpiles.

Hegseth slams NATO and ‘middle powers’ talk, launches Europe troop review
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech appeared to take a veiled dig at recent remarks made by Prime Minister Mark Carney about middle powers needing to band together.

Vance defends Iran deal, says U.S. ‘only powerful ally’ Israel has left
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war.

New evidence of origin of the black death a ‘complete surprise’ experts say
There were thoughts that early strains may have been mild, but the discovery that the plague killed prehistoric hunter-gatherers contradicts those notions.
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New York Times

Cottage Cheese Shortages Are Driven by TikTok and ‘Protein-Maxxing’
TikTok and “protein-maxxing” are driving a cottage cheese squeeze that’s left some consumers desperate.

Creature From the Green Lagoon
Trump’s slimy, stinky swamp within the swamp.

New Strait of Hormuz Closure Announcement Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic
Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U.S. military said. But then Iran’s military said it was closing the waterway once again.

Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Fighting, Several Cease-Fires Later
For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold.

Disability Groups Fear RFK Jr.’s New Special Education Role
Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department.

No End in Sight for U.S. Military Mission Along Border With Mexico
The patrols have helped push cartels and smugglers into more remote areas. But analysts have voiced concerns that the border missions will distract from training, drain resources and undermine readiness.

Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies
The writer and actor, known for his profane comedic antiheroes, likes to find universal truths in human flaws.

Arizona Democrat’s Tough Past Fuels Pitch for a Key House Seat
JoAnna Mendoza, a Democrat challenging Representative Juan Ciscomani in a tossup district, is leaning into her painful and unique life story to appeal to voters.

Democratic Socialists Took City Hall. Now They’re Aiming at Congress.
After propelling Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City, the Democratic Socialists of America are trying to take down incumbents in the House and the State Legislature.

Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races
On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them.
CNBC

'Fun dads' get 5 things right about parenting that many people forget—'they're worth borrowing' this Father's Day, says expert
Many parents spend their days managing schedules, chores and responsibilities. This Father's Day, a parenting expert shares five "fun dad" habits that can increase joy and strengthen parent-child relationships.

Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again, casting shadow over nuclear talks
Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Massive bonuses for South Korea's chip workers puts central bank on inflation alert
Workers from tech industries receive bonus worth millions of won, prompting the Bank of Korea to warn of the upward pressure to inflation.

NetJets' first fatal crash kills influential Texas VC founder
NetJets is not speculating on what caused one of its planes to crash onto a highway in Laredo, Texas late Tuesday, killing a prominent tech entrepreneur.

The riskiest SpaceX stock trade of all had a big first week
SpaceX's IPO did not just mint the biggest debut in market history and a trillionaire, but it also triggered a historic land grab in risky leveraged ETFs.

U.S. opens tariff probe targeting Germany’s drug pricing policies
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Germany's proposal to reduce spending on medicines was "a serious step backwards."

Jio Platforms eyes low-orbit satellite rollout as Starlink awaits India launch
Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator and digital services company, wants to rollout statelite communication in the country where Starlink still awaits launch.

Memory crisis hits such extremes that 'even Apple can't be safe'
Apple appears poised to take the rare step of increasing prices to deal with what CEO Tim Cook called an "unsustainable" memory shortage.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on the new world of AI agents
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down with the chip company chief on The Tech Download podcast.

UK gilt yields jump as borrowing rises and PM Starmer faces leadership challenge
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.
Washington Post

Chaotic run-up to U.S.-Iran talks signals steep hurdles ahead
Neither Washington nor Tehran wants the peace process to collapse completely, but diplomats say they expect a process full of challenges and distrust.

Trump said Italy’s prime minister ‘begged’ for a photo. She says that’s false.
Italy’s right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, was labeled Europe’s “Trump whisperer,” but the war in Iran turned their friendship into a liability for her.

Shut out of the World Cup again, China roots for a referee
On-field officials typically strive for anonymity. Ma Ning — or Card Master back home — has taken a different approach.

War-weary Iranians see glimmers of relief as Trump deal takes shape
As details emerged of an initial agreement between Washington and Tehran, Iranians voiced muted hopes for peace and prosperity.

After 4 Israeli soldiers’ deaths, Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew ceasefire
Clashes in Lebanon seemed to imperil the U.S.-Iran peace deal, and U.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland before the agreement.

Andy Burnham wins U.K. Parliament seat, key step in bid to oust prime minister
Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is now positioned to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the governing Labour Party and to seize the top job.

U.S. moves toward troop reductions in Europe as Hegseth scolds NATO allies
The United States will review force levels and is immediately cutting the number of assets it would activate for the continent in a crisis.
BBC

Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last 32 place
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.

Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.

'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.

Saka trains alone as England prepare for Ghana game
Bukayo Saka was the only player not present in group training as England continued their preparations for their second World Cup match against Ghana.

Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand on a day when absent captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham.

Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.

Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.

Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

Boy, 17, stabbed to death in south London prompting murder investigation
The 17-year-old was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill in the early hours of Saturday.
The Independent

D-U-M-B: Trump gives spelling lesson as he works on nicknames for his rivals
More than 60,000 users voted in the president’s poll, which asked whether they prefer the nickname ‘Dumocrat’ or ‘Dumbocrat’ for his political rivals
US Olympian arrested by US Park Police for ‘touching’ Reflecting Pool liner — but swears he didn’t peel it off
‘I didn’t vandalize anything,’ David Hearn, 67, said after being charged with destruction of government property

Italy’s Meloni delivers savage blow to Trump and questions his popularity in latest attack
‘President Trump, these constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless,’ Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote Saturday
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after accusing US and Israel of breaching ceasefire
On Saturday, Tehran warned ships not to approach the waterway, a vital conduit for global oil and gas supplies

Labour grandees turning on Starmer marks the painful end of his premiership
Political editor David Maddox warns that Charlie Falconer’s damning comments more or less amount to a death knell for Keir Starmer’s premiership

Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme heat early next week
Starmer given deadline: ‘Quit by Tuesday or face humiliation’
Senior Labour peer’s devastating intervention: ‘Starmer has no authority and must go now’

Iran-US war latest: Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz is closed after Trump deal due to ‘ceasefire violations’
US military says traffic still flowing through Strait of Hormuz after Iran pledges to shut vital waterway

Historic bridge linking Wales and England has finally reopened - but could quickly be forced to close again
The Old Wye bridge in Chepstow reopened to walkers on Saturday while engineers continue structural checks

Trump’s nickname for his 20-year-old son revealed
New book claims Donald Trump learned about Charlie Kirk’s assassination from his youngest son























