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CBC.ca

Germany’s final minute goal against Ivory Coast thrills Toronto crowd

Deniz Undav scored twice, including the final blow in the dying minutes of extra time, to lead his team to a 2-1 win in what must have felt like a home game for the German side.

Trump, without substantiation, blames Reflecting Pool renovation woes on vandalism

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made "multiple arrests" of people he said were vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus US rehabilitation project he launched for the nation's 250th anniversary seemingly backfired.

Storm system over Montreal leads to flooding, street closures and power outages

A storm system over Montreal has led to flooded streets and flooded basements in the West Island.

Substitute Deniz Undav scores twice to lift Germany over Ivory Coast, into World Cup knockout round

Substitutes helped win the day for Germany in a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast that wasn't in hand until late in stoppage time on Saturday at Toronto Stadium.

National Microbiology Lab seeks new leader again

Canada’s only Biosafety Level 4 lab is looking for new leadership once again. In a Saturday interview, Jason Kindrachuk confirmed he is stepping down as vice-president of the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg on June 28.

Italy's PM Meloni fires back, tells Trump to worry about his own popularity

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to look after his own popularity after he accused his NATO ally of trying to boost her domestic ratings by repairing ties with Washington.

'We just have to push': Canada in position to win FIFA World Cup group

An emotional 6-0 drubbing of Qatar on Thursday vastly improved Canada's chance of not only advancing to the tournament's knockout stage but winning Group B.

6th person dead in hospital after fatal collision in Mapleton, Ont., police say

A sixth person is dead after a fatal two vehicle collision in Mapleton, Ont. last week, said Ontario Provincial Police.
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Toronto Star

Police identify man found fatally shot in laneway near Keele and Eglinton

Isaiah Peters Alexander, 28, of Toronto, was the victim of the shooting early Friday morning, Toronto police said on Saturday.

Sellout World Cup crowd in Toronto sees Germany come back in action-packed match to beat Ivory Coast

Thousands of decked-out Germany fans chanted and sang in a two-kilometre march to Toronto Stadium before the match Saturday afternoon.

Thrilling Germany and Ivory Coast match in Toronto showed everything the World Cup has to offer

The No. 9-ranked Germans vs. the 30th-ranked Ivorians had the potential to be the best World Cup match in Canada that didn't include the host nation — and it delivered.

World Cup 2026 highlights, analysis: Germany celebrates dramatic win in Toronto; Ismael Kone reunites with Canadian teammates

Fans from Germany and Ivory Coast packed into Toronto Stadium on Saturday as FIFA World Cup action continues.

How a Métis fiddler celebrates her heritage and music for National Indigenous Peoples Day

Alicia Blore and dancers with Tkaronto Métis Jiggers performed Saturday in Toronto’s Biidaasige Park on the eve of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Viral German fan Freddy makes it to Toronto for World Cup match with some help — and the wild offers keep pouring in

The help offered to Freddy, a viral Germany fan documenting his World Cup travels, is just the latest in what's become a celebrity tour full of VIP experiences.

Woman dead in downtown Toronto apartment shooting

A man has been arrested after the shooting Saturday morning near Jarvis and Dundas streets, according to investigators.

More drones caught by police near restricted World Cup sites in Toronto

Police have intercepted 13 drones near the Fan Fest zones and Toronto Stadium, including two ahead of Germany match against Ivory Coast on Saturday.

The 20 best Toronto patios to dine and drink at this summer, from garden oasis to panoramic rooftop

Grab your friends, slather on the SPF and order a spritz and a snack — even better if it's a happy hour special — patio season is well underway.

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 artists behind the Toronto waterfront installation.
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Globe and Mail

Counterterror police investigate Edinburgh attacks that injured five, appeared to target Muslims

Police Scotland said 36-year-old man was arrested late Friday after officers received multiple reports of attacks

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot killed in plane crash in France

The twin-motor Cessna 421 carrying Guillemot and a flight instructor crashed Friday evening near La Baule airport

Government source disputes report that British PM Keir Starmer will resign Monday

Threat to Starmer’s position increased when rival Andy Burnham won seat that would allow him to launch a formal leadership challenge

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

U.S., Iran go to Switzerland for talks as Trump threatens tolls in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran closes strait because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, indicating a rough start to discussions about deal that are set to begin Sunday

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
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Global News

Expert warns U.S.-Iran deal faces major obstacles after latest Strait of Hormuz closure

Questions remain about whether a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement can hold amid ongoing regional tensions.

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.
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New York Times

Luxury Kushner Project Collides With Albanian Discontent

Protests in Albania against plans for a luxury tourist site have become a cause célèbre for opponents of President Trump and his family. But the politics are local.

Trump, Claiming Vandalism, Says Reflecting Pool Will Likely Need to Be Drained

The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom.

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.

Creature From the Green Lagoon

Trump’s slimy, stinky swamp within the swamp.

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.

Grow, Hair, Grow

You spend your whole childhood trying to look different from your dad, only to wake up and see his forehead in the mirror.

CNBC

Iran reportedly closes Strait of Hormuz again as Vance heads to Switzerland for talks

Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

'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.

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.

BBC

Scheffler makes move but US Open is Clark's to lose

Wyndham Clark takes a six-shot lead into the final round of the US Open but will have world number one Scottie Scheffler for company on Sunday.

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer

The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

The US disputed Iran's claim the waterway is shut, a move Tehran says was a response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'

Damon Albarn, De La Soul and Moonchild Sannelly talk backstage as Gorillaz play their biggest show.

France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red heatwave alert

The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country's departments.

From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav

It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

'Starmer ready to resign' and 'King to release tax returns'

Labour's leadership struggles are the focus of Sunday's papers.

How 'Kemp-son' are solving England's batting problem

A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggles in white-ball cricket.

Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?

The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

The Independent

FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that forced one to abort landing in order to avoid collision

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens ‘Guardian Angel’ tolls on Strait of Hormuz after Tehran declares it shut again

US military says traffic still flowing through Strait of Hormuz after Iran pledges to shut vital waterway

Trump’s DOJ refuses to supply signed statements saying ‘slush fund’ is really dead

Top DOJ lawyer says it’s ‘unnecessary’ to put the end of the $1.8 billion comensation fund in writing

Texas Supreme Court denies request to save beach from SpaceX

Environmental groups say unanimous decision elevates the company’s interests over the rights of Lone Star state residents

Los Angeles mayor declares emergency to fight Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Karen Bass declares emergency to ensure city gets resources to combat potential biohazard

Welcoming the longest day at Stonehenge, in photos

Thousands gathered before dawn at Stonehenge to welcome the summer solstice, celebrating the year’s longest day with music, dancing and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle.

Starmer-Burnham latest: PM reportedly ‘resigned’ to stepping down as over 100 MPs call for him to quit

Downing Street denied reports that Sir Keir Starmer will set out a timetable for resignation on Monday

Bedford train crash latest: Nine in critical condition as King Charles ‘greatly saddened’ by deadly collision

East Midlands Railway and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are looking into the cause of the Bedford crash

Royal Mail launches campaign inspiring children to send World Cup support letters

Royal Mail has launched a new campaign encouraging children aged four to 17 to send letters of support to the England and Scotland men’s World Cup football teams.

Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer

The entrance to the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded and flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard