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Toronto Star

TDSB provides budget update as protesters warn against cuts that will hurt students

Staff were scheduled to present a budget update to the TDSB's parent involvement advisory committee. Instead, no new figures were revealed.

Bosnia-Herzegovina preparing to face Davies-less Canada in World Cup opener

TORONTO - Nikola Vasilj knows all about Alphonso Davies.

Doug Ford says he'll cancel U.S. booze ban if CUSMA deal is renewed

Ontario's 15-month prohibition against American booze on LCBO shelves will end if the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement is renewed, says Premier Doug Ford.

Gordie Howe Bridge will open this week, Mark Carney says

After years of construction delays and months of political tensions amid the Trump trade war, the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe Bridge linking Windsor and Detroit is ready to open, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday.

OPP officer killed while on duty near Hearst, Ont.

Tarun Bali, 29, was seriously injured while conducting an investigation and later pronounced dead, according to officials.

Citing Supreme Court challenge, Carney government extends gun ban deadline

It will be the fourth time Ottawa has punted back its deadline for gun owners to give up their weapons or face criminalization.

Social media ban for kids expected as Carney government set to table online harms legislation

The Carney government is preparing to unveil its long-awaited online harms bill this week, with a ban on social media use by children under 16 potentially on the table.

Canada's first high-speed rail project needs Quebec, Carney minister says

Already promising a referendum on separation, PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon took to social media to reject the project as a costly "fiasco."

Recession fears over? Canada's trade surplus jumps $2.7 billion — a 'positive for the economy'

Experts say the increase in exports points to possible economic growth this spring which could help calm fears of a recession.

Police seek seven suspects in Rexdale homicide

Anthony Taylor, 28, was was shot and killed after a brief interaction with several suspects, police said.
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Globe and Mail

Rob Reiner’s son Nick requests trust fund money for his defence in parents’ killing

Reiner’s former lawyer, Alan Jackson, is willing to return to the case if funds become available

U.S. House advances bill to fund Trump’s immigration agenda for the rest of his term

Bill to provide nearly $70-billion for immigration enforcement narrowly clears key procedural hurdle

Hamas militants, police units executed and maimed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza, UN report says

UN report documents hundreds of cases of extrajudicial punishment in the war-ravaged territory, which it said were often publicized to instill fear

Health 'squad' to track sewage, social posts for World Cup outbreaks

A new disease-tracking initiative will work behind the scenes to track infectious diseases should they emerge in any of the cities hosting World Cup matches by tracking social media post and sewage testing.

NASA names crew for Artemis III mission

NASA revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission - NASA’s Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas and the European Space Agency’s Luca Parmitano - the next step in the space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon.

NASA selects one Italian, three U.S. astronauts for Artemis mission with SpaceX, Blue Origin mooncraft

Artemis III mission will not approach the moon, but is seen as key debut test of two primary moon landers NASA will use on subsequent missions

Somali World Cup referee being denied entry to U.S. sparks global uproar

Omar Artan had been chosen by soccer governing body FIFA to be one of 52 referees

Congo’s Ebola deaths top 100 as conflict, attacks on health workers challenge efforts

Despite health measures put in place, skepticism among some locals and armed conflicts in hot spots have made it difficult to speed up efforts

More than 32,000 displaced after Philippines earthquake that killed at least 37

Buildings that sustained cracks could still collapse due to aftershocks, authorities say

Canada imposes another round of sanctions on ‘extremist’ West Bank settlers

Sanctions apply to two people associated with construction of settlements and five companies involved in setting up farms and other sites
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Global News

Iranian soccer body claims World Cup fan tickets revoked days before start

The federation's claims come amid heightened tensions between Iran, the U.S. and Israel, all of which are currently adhering to a fragile ceasefire.

Global oil inventories headed to lowest level in decades, U.S. EIA warns

The Middle East conflict has caused global stockpiles of oil to plummet to their lowest level since 2003 while petroleum prices have spiked, according to a new energy data report.

NASA unveils Artemis III crew, will test tech for future moon landing

The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.

Canadian court orders Iran to pay $200 million to B.C. man tortured for being ‘infidel’

The Ontario court ruled the Islamic regime's torture of Zahed Haftlang amounted to 'terrorist activity.'

U.S. strikes Iran in response to downing of American military helicopter

U.S. Central Command said the strikes would be 'a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression,' after Trump blamed Iran for downing the Apache helicopter near Oman.

Belfast stabbing suspect arrested, Starmer urges calm after ‘brutal’ attack

Police said the victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries to his eyes, face and back late Monday.

Top Somali referee set to officiate World Cup matches denied entry to U.S.

Omar Artan is hailed as one of Africa's best referees and was the ref for the decisive leg of the African Champions League final last month — Africa's biggest club soccer game.

Canadian MPs plan Taiwan visit as Beijing says trip ‘hurtful’ to ties

MP Judy Sgro, chair of the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, told The Canadian Press Liberal and Conservative MPs will visit the island the week of Oct. 11.

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.
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New York Times

Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer

Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not advance.

Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor

Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.

Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power

President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.

Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina

Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.

Hannah Neeleman’s Ballerina Farm Store Draws Crowds in Utah

Tourists are flocking to Midway, Utah. The Ballerina Farm Store, from the influencer whose brand revolves around motherhood and farm life, is a reason.

Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In.

The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day.

Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao

Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.

Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace

Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election.

Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race

Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.

Meta A.I. Bug Allowed Hackers to Take Over Instagram Accounts

The flaw, which Meta said it had fixed, allowed anyone to take over accounts using a bug in the company’s new artificial intelligence software.

CNBC

Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after U.S. strikes Iranian assets

The latest clash with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz came as President Donald Trump repeated that a deal with Tehran could be reached within days.

China May wholesale inflation hits near 4-year high on Iran war-led higher input costs, AI boom

The Middle East conflict has given China's economy a reflationary boost as energy and raw material disruptions deepened.

Oil choppy after U.S. completes Iran strikes following Apache helicopter attack

Oil prices rose after the U.S. launched military strikes against Iran, raising concerns that renewed clashes may threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's Iran deal is 'days away' — yet again

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was "rising very meaningfully," although he did not provide specific data.

Pentagon expands list of China military-linked firms to include Alibaba, Baidu in fresh blow to diplomatic thaw

The Pentagon briefly posted a similar expanded list in February, then withdrew it without explanation before Trump's China trip.

Trump family got about $500M from crypto venture — but investors saw steep losses

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. celebrated a deal with Alt5 Sigma that generated roughly $500 million for the Trump family. The company's shares are down 93%.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says traffic in Strait of Hormuz is rising 'very meaningfully'

Wright said that describing the volume of oil exports out of Hormuz as increasing is a "fair statement."

SpaceX IPO explained: The price is set, but retail allocation still up in the air

Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Robinhood, SoFi and Morgan Stanley's E-Trade are among the brokerage platforms making SpaceX shares available.

Kalshi trading in 'perps' crosses $1 billion in volume within a week of launch

A spokesperson for the company said that the product is the fastest growing in the prediction market platform's history.

Anthropic releases Mythos-like AI model to the public two months after private rollout rocked Wall Street

Anthropic said the broad release is possible because of new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas. 

Washington Post

Bad Bunny’s private audience: Latin trap megastar met Pope Leo in Spain

Bad Bunny and Pope Leo XIV may have radically different personas, but when it comes to pluralist visions, they are brothers in arms.

Why rescue donkeys are wearing donated socks from a pro soccer team

Socks from Arsenal Football Club have a new life helping rescued donkeys and horses heal from injuries.

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.

BBC

US and Iran exchange fire after American patrol helicopter downed in Hormuz

President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

Watch: Residents flee as cars and houses burn in Belfast

Police and firefighters help families leave their homes amid disorder following a knife attack.

Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC

Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences

Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.

The Papers: 'Violence in Belfast' and Trump's 'war words'

Reports of violence on the streets of Belfast following Monday's knife attack in the city dominate Wednesday's papers.

My wife's 'unadoptable' baby was left to die at unmarried mothers' home

A new report condemning an unmarried mothers' home is welcomed by survivors and relatives.

Hidden homeless women are being missed from official figures, charities warn

Two thirds of the women counted in a charity-led census would not have been recorded using the government method.

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.

With no team in World Cup, China fans rally around a red card-happy referee

Ma Ning, known for his stern style, has sparked viral memes and attracted major brand sponsorships.

Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available

The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

The Independent

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow car bomb kills Putin’s general overseeing ammunition supplies

Russian general Davydov was handling the defence ministry’s missile and artillery wing

Iran-US war latest: Iran attacks US bases across three Gulf allies after Trump renews strikes on Tehran

US military says nearly all drones fired towards Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain have been intercepted

Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers

Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services

Some burial societies in Africa now focus on helping the living, too

Burial societies in Zimbabwe and other parts of Africa are turning into lifelines for daily survival

Insider tour of the Sagrada Familia reveals 5 divine enigmas and hidden treasures

The unique grandeur of the Sagrada Familia means that even those who work and worship at Barcelona’s world famous basilica every day can still be surprised with some fresh wonder

Bondi Beach shooting suspect charged with 19 more murder and firearm offences

Naveed Akram with previously charged with ⁠15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder, ⁠and a terror offence

Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says

The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred five law firms from handling any more claims from former players, after finding that they fraudulently steered clients toward doctors willing to give them a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis whether they exhibited symptoms or not

A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag 'negative' historical info. They had other ideas

The Trump administration recently asked visitors to U_S_ national parks to report displays or exhibits saying “negative” things about Americans and to restore sites as “uplifting public monuments."

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power

US Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here's what that means

Catholic bishops from across the U.S. come together Thursday to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus