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Toronto Star

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cooks at home in Canada's rout of Puerto Rico

The Hamilton crowd was chanting "MVP, MVP, MVP" by the fourth quarter.

Taylor Swift and Travis get married in America's royal wedding. Everything to know about tonight's big event

On Friday evening, Swift’s publicist confirmed the pair tied the knot. A giant sign outside Madison Square Garden lit up to read: “JUST&T MARRIED."

Sneaky Dee's developer withdraws demolition plan as neighbouring RBC objects

The developer withdrew its application from the City of Toronto on Friday.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

The long anticipated union of sports and song brought hype to new heights at a venue made more for historic NBA games and bucket-list concerts.

Canada has been lining up for this World Cup ride for a long time. Now it has to hang on against Morocco

Morocco is on a 33-game unbeaten streak, the latest a round-of-32 win over the mighty Dutch.

How much will Gavin McKenna make as a Maple Leaf?

The first pick in last week's NHL draft signed his first professional contract on Friday.

The Liberals are paying for another pipeline. One MP believes this time is different

Liberal MPs who heard concerns from voters the last time Ottawa bought an oil pipeline are confident this time is different, as the federal government partners with Alberta to fund a new one to the B.C. coast.

New documents link 'horrendous' Toronto police corruption allegations to Ryan Wedding cocaine case

The allegations — only a fraction of which can be reported — are contained in a search warrant application filed in the sprawling Project South corruption investigation.

Couple get life in prison for murder of Ontario boy, 12. Grandma slams Children's Aid Society for letting 'those monsters' starve child

In court on Friday, the boy's grandmother recalled the agony of seeing his tiny child-size coffin — "He was unrecognizable. In no way did he look like the 12-year-old he was."

Hot food on a hot day? These Torontonians say yes — but what does the science say?

Dozens of people lined up for free hot noodles, even as the humidex soared past 40. One heat expert weighs in.
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Globe and Mail

Fallout from Venezuela’s earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

After Venezuela President Delcy Rodríguez angrily defended the competence of her government’s relief effort, her main rival, María Corina Machado, issued her own appeal

Survivors in Kyiv retrieve belongings from homes wrecked by Russian strike

Residents of a heavily damaged Kyiv apartment building returned on Friday, July 3, to recover what remained of their belongings as emergency crews continued clearing rubble from the site, a day after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 30 people in the Ukrainian capital. Among them was 27-year-old Tetiana Pryvalova, who carried bags of belongings, a vacuum cleaner and a pram from the building.

Madison Square Garden gears up for reported wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are widely expected to cap their three-year love story with a New York wedding celebration on Friday (July 3), ending months of speculation about the union between the pop megastar and one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history.

Why the American idea still matters

The words in the Declaration of Independence ring out in the current moment

World Cup debate splits England: Should children get to stay up late for Mexico game?

Knockout match starts at 1 a.m. in England on a school night, and students’ parents face fines for unauthorized absences

Traditionalist Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions, casts itself as the victim

Society of St. Pius X insists they were merely saving souls and were victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy See

Soaring temperatures bear down as Trump gears up to celebrate America 250

Even a ball drop in Times Square akin to New Year’s Eve can’t distract from the safety risks due to soaring temperatures

Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to ‘contentious’ Labour Code tool

Aims to cut down prolonged work stoppages that warrant the government’s intervention, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says

Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets at ‘Hospital McDonald’s’

Many families have been left scrambling to find missing loved ones, including cats and dogs lost in the rubble

Trump among NATO leaders to make ‘ironclad commitment’ on defence at next week’s summit, document shows

Alliance’s members also set to pledge $80-billion in military assistance to Ukraine for 2026
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Global News

Iran may have ‘directed’ recent attacks in Canada, intelligence report says

Canada's threat assessment agency says Iran's intelligence service may be behind acts of violence.

Ukrainian woman who disguised herself as man named as Monaco bombing suspect

The International Criminal Police Organization named Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, in a Red Notice posted on its website seeking her arrest.

Trump ‘has not forgotten’ about threats to seize Greenland, U.S. envoy says

Jeff Landry, the special envoy to Greenland and the sitting governor of Louisiana, said Trump told him the U.S. needs to 'get Greenland' during a phone call last weekend.

Norovirus outbreak on Princess cruise affects more than 120 passengers

The CDC said that 102 passengers and 23 crew members reported becoming ill during the voyage on the Ruby Princess, travelling from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska.

Meet Neil, the 1-ton seal going viral for destroying cars in Australia

In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled himself onto land for his twice-yearly tour of beachside towns in southern Tasmania state.

Deaths in France spiked 29% amid record heat wave, health agency says

Deaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday.

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral of late Supreme Leader killed in war

The country's theocracy plans to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader.

Carney signs strategic pact with Philippines during Marcos visit to Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vancouver, in the first visit of the country's head of state to Canada in more than a decade.

B.C. man trapped in Venezuela after earthquakes now providing aid to others

Arnaldo Dos Santos had been visiting Venezuela on business when the back-to-back earthquakes struck on June 24. He is now stuck in the country.

FIFA says ‘abusive’ World Cup social media posts 13 times higher than 2022

FIFA says abusive social media posts are 13 times higher during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compared to the 2022 tournament.
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New York Times

At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’

On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November.

Australia Tried to Push Back on China. China Pushed Harder.

Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning of a ‘Cold War mentality.”

Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq

After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions.

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country

Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.

How the Heat Is Upending Plans for America’s 250th Birthday

Parades in Washington and Philadelphia were canceled, and the Great American State Fair on the National Mall closed for several hours.

Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major Donor

The president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff.

Why Did Adam Sandler Officiate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding?

The actor played a special — and surprising to some — role in the Swift-Kelce nuptials.

With Its Celebrity Guests, Taylor Swift’s Wedding Rivals the Met Gala

Top-secret celebrity guest lists! No cell phones! Big fashion moments! S.U.V.s galore! New York usually gets only one party like this a year.

Putin Visits Battlefield and Vows to Take More of Ukraine

The Russian leader denounced Ukraine’s “imaginary achievements” on the battlefield of late, calling its leaders “play actors.”

Taylor Swift Wears Dior Dress by Jonathan Anderson for MSG Wedding

The pop star said “I do” to a gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, the French house’s creative director.

CNBC

Macron and Modi turn on personal charm offensives as France and India race to secure AI investment

Macron and Modi are courting tech CEOs as France and India seek AI data center investment and cloud infrastructure.

Feds seek lower prison term for $100M New Jersey deli fraudster — but some reasons why are hidden

James Patten is the third person who will be sentenced in the stock manipulation scheme related to Hometown International, a company that owned just one deli.

Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and July 4 travel

The heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. grids and may force some to change their plans on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

First known congressional SpaceX stock buys surface after record IPO

The SpaceX stock purchases come as Elon Musk’s company deepens its role in federal contracting and remains closely tied to President Donald Trump’s Washington.

The Tech Download: Amazon’s devices chief Panos Panay on tech giant's AI gadget push

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down Amazon's Panay on the latest episode of The Tech Download podcast.

AI is outpacing the rules, Europe’s top bankers and regulators warn

Europe's top bankers and financial regulators are grappling with how to better regulate AI risks.

Trump’s Freedom 250 draws corporate sponsors with business before his administration

Companies with federal interests — including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Oracle — are sponsoring a Trump-aligned effort celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics

The European Central Bank's Christine Lagarde has declined to rule out an early end to her term as president, as she mulls a foray into French politics.

Gold prices set for first weekly rise in a month as investors scale back Fed rate hike bets

The metal was boosted as investors scaled back their bets on a looming rate hike.

Kuaishou shares jump after Tencent joins $2.8 billion raise for Kling AI subsidiary

Kuaishou shares rose as much as 6.89% at Friday's Hong Kong market open before paring gains to trade around 0.75% higher.

Washington Post

Iran’s leader was killed in February. The country will finally bury him.

For the surviving Iranian regime, the funeral offers an opportunity to project power after withstanding months of war with Israel and the United States.

Kyiv’s most-bombed neighborhood just won’t quit

After four years of war, life in Lukianivka, the most frequently hit part of the Ukrainian capital, is a mix of adaptability and endurance, defiance and denial, resignation and resilience.

Vatican excommunicates bishops of breakaway traditionalist sect

The sect, the Society of St. Pius X, defied a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV and sought to consecrate four bishops without the Vatican's approval.

Russia rocks Ukrainian capital with massive assault, killing at least 30

Dozens were injured overnight in Kyiv during an attack that caused fires and explosions throughout the city.

Trump-backed truce in Lebanon, key to Iran peace deal, risks new civil war

To reach a more durable peace agreement with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump needs Israel to uphold the terms of a deal with Lebanon that Hezbollah says it will block by "any means necessary."

BBC

The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'

Shifting start times at the Fifa World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.

Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married - here's how the day unfolded

The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden.

Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech as US celebrates 250th

The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.

Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.

Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.

Farewell Cape Verde - defeat by Argentina but they are the underdogs the World Cup will never forget

Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.

The schools starting late after 01:00 England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents

Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler

It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.

Argentina overcome Cape Verde in extra-time thriller

Argentina overcome a huge scare as they beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thanks to a deflected header from Cristian Romero to advance to the last 16.

Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation

We traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire.

The Independent

Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday

Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child

July 4 live: Trump slams communism and promotes his successes as he talks America’s 250th birthday from Mount Rushmore

‘We are the strongest and most powerful country on Earth,’ Trump declared from Mount Rushmore

Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contest

The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest is marking the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance

Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home

Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they’re seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer

Mexico fans dream of more wins in the World Cup, singing 'What if we do?'

Mexico's World Cup dream is alive with hope and excitement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. What to know about the wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have tied the knot at Madison Square Garden

The mother fighting to be reunited with her daughter after ruthless kidnapping by ex-military ‘mercenaries’ in Amsterdam

A man convicted of kidnapping his own daughter in a ‘planned, professional, and controlled’ operation has been living freely in India for over a decade with the child. Insiya’s mother speaks to Shweta Sharma about the renewed diplomatic push to secure her return

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran has begun a dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war

Iran-US war latest: Tehran begins public mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei and claims funeral will draw 20 million

Iran has warned the US and Israel that any attacks during the former supreme leader’s funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’