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Toronto Star

Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to full-scale war

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a full-scale regional war, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels also fired at Israel and warned…

Man charged in assault, suspected hate-motivated threat in Scarborough

The 32-year-old man is being charged with four offences, including two counts of uttering threats to cause death and assault with a weapon.

A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 16, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines Monday, killing at least 16 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.

William Nylander, Kevin Gausman join Luke Combs to shotgun a beer in front of delighted fans at Toronto concert

Maple Leafs and Blue Jays stars came out from backstage holding beers and proceeded to shotgun them as the country star sang at Rogers Stadium.

Toronto police arrest 6 people at record Walk With Israel event in North York

Record 60,000 people join Toronto Jewish community for what organizer says meant so much to 'have so many other Torontonians standing with us.'

Vancouver tops, Toronto No. 3 on Sports Illustrated World Cup host city rankings

Sports Illustrated magazine says Vancouver is the best of 16 cities hosting World Cup matches, citing transportation, walkability and mild weather for topping its ranking list released this month.

No water, no shade: Can Toronto fans survive a hot FIFA game day?

There is no shade canopy over the temporary bleachers, leaving thousands of fans exposed to the sun.

These sea cucumbers seem to have 'zombie' flesh that doesn't die when lopped off

Amputated bits of flesh cut from scarlet sea cucumbers can carry on for years in a strange new form, somewhere between life and death.

Three dead, two injured in Omemee crash involving 4 motorcycles and a car

Driver of a car, two motorcyclists, killed in the collision with another motorcyclist in hospital. Crash happened Saturday on Hwy. 7 in the Kawartha Lakes town of Omemee.

Broadway revivals and 'Liberation' win big at the Tony Awards, hosted by Pink

NEW YORK (AP) — “Schmigadoon!,” an adaptation of an Apple TV series that gently mocks big, brassy Broadway shows, won the best new musical Tony Award on a night when actor John Lithgow and playwright Bess Wohl made history.
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Globe and Mail

Earthquake rocks southern Philippines, causing some damage and one-metre tsunami

Philippines’ president asked people to go to higher ground in areas vulnerable to a tsunami after 7.8-magnitude quake

Chinese President Xi heads to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

China has long been North Korea’s economic lifeline and main diplomatic backer

Diplomats lose contact with imprisoned Canadian banker in Dubai

Ryan O’Grady, former CEO of South Sudan’s Kush Bank, was arrested in Dubai last November

Donald Trump heads back to New York to root for Knicks

The team said people going to the game should arrive at least two hours before tipoff for airport-style security screening

One dead, five wounded in Israel after gunman opens fire in drive-by attacks

Shooting by Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship follows spate of Israeli settler attacks and deadly shooting of a Palestinian baby

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declares victory in parliamentary election

Election commission had released early results from about 21 per cent of polling stations when Pashinyan made the announcement

Israel says it struck Iran after taking fire as Tehran vows ‘painful response’ for attack on Beirut

Israeli military struck Lebanon without warning Sunday, an action Iran warned would renew full-scale war across the Middle East

Shooting near Ohio community festival wounds at least 12

Toledo police said search for suspects was ongoing after gunfire sent crowds scrambling for cover

North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Xi Jinping’s visit

Chinese President will be there for first time in nearly seven years as Beijing looks to reinforce ties with Pyongyang

Quebec Liberals say they are sole federalist option in provincial election

Separatist PQ has topped polls for months, with the Liberals coming in a close second
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Global News

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

U.S. sanctions Cuba’s president, others in latest move to pressure leaders

New sanctions were imposed on Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with four other individuals, according to a filing Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website.

FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup, says water can be bought on site

Many of the games are taking places in cities with high temperatures and humidity, such as Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, as well as Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.
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New York Times

Oil Surges After Hostilities Between Iran and Israel Escalate

Oil prices jumped and stocks plunged after Iran and Israel exchanged strikes, raising doubts about the future of fragile cease-fire in the Middle East.

Tony Award Winners 2026: See the Full List

The Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Putin Restricted the Internet. It Has Not Gone to Plan.

In destroying what remained of a relatively free internet, Vladimir Putin has broken a longstanding social contract.

What To Know as China’s Xi Jinping Heads to North Korea

As Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang, he faces an emboldened North Korean dictator, whose alliance with Russia has reduced his dependence on China.

Our Favorite Photos From the Tony Awards

As Broadway’s brightest gathered for the industry’s biggest night, here’s an up-close look at what you couldn’t see on TV.

Searching for Shade When It’s 125 Degrees

Every season brings a new struggle for people in Dadu District, Pakistan, an area prone to sandstorms, drought and flooding.

A ‘Miraculous Transformation’: How Kim Jong-un Fortified North Korea

He used the pandemic to ruthlessly tighten his grip on the country. Then he energized its economy by leveraging Russia’s war in Ukraine.

One Is the Pope, the Other an Atheist. They Both Oppose Trump.

Pope Leo XIV and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain, who meet on Monday, have recently clashed with President Trump. Their motivations, however, may be different.

Democrats in Congress Grapple With Concerns Over Platner Allegations

Representative Ro Khanna said that he believed the account of a woman who accused Graham Platner of physically threatening behavior, and urged his campaign not to criticize her.

Nithya Raman Overtakes Spencer Pratt in Race for L.A. Mayor

Nithya Raman pulled into second place in the race to see who will face Mayor Karen Bass in November. There are more votes to be counted.

CNBC

Foreign investors have dumped billions of dollars of Korean stocks this year despite record rally. Here's why

The selling intensified Monday as the benchmark Kospi plunged more than 8% at the open, even as it emerged as one of the world's standout performers thus far.

Oil prices spike nearly 5% as Iran and Israel trade strikes, escalating regional tensions

Oil rises on Monday amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns that the conflict may drag on.

100 days of the Iran war: How global markets and the economy have been affected, in charts

The conflict is about to reach its 100th day, with peace negotiations hanging in the balance.

CNBC Daily Open: The great tech retreat

Silicon Valley's sell-off gathers speed in Asia, with chip-heavy indices bearing the brunt of the declines, while tensions in Iran send oil prices higher.

Iran and Israel exchange strikes, threatening fragile ceasefire

Iran and Israel striking each other threatens the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has been in place since early April.

China's Xi to visit North Korea for first time in seven years as Beijing tests its influence over Kim

North Korea may use the summit as an opportunity to press for economic concessions or Beijing's "tacit recognition" of its nuclear status, analysts say.

Hong Kong's IPO boom is developing a performance problem

As Hong Kong vies with Wall Street to be the top IPO market, a growing number of pre-debut runups turn sour after their listing.

U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports

New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.

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.

'Bring 'em on': Delta wants United's crown over the Pacific, too

Delta's president, Peter Carter, told CNBC that the carrier wants to take United on over the Pacific.

Washington Post

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, raising concern 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.

Pope Leo visits a polarized Spain where conservatives are turning on the church

On the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years, Leo plans to address political polarization and showcase the Catholic Church as an advocate for migrants and asylum seekers.

Fourth time could be the charm for Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s most polarizing politician

The daughter of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, running again for the presidency, is herself deeply unpopular. So is her opponent.

Brazil, 24 years from a World Cup title, looks to a foreigner to rediscover its soul

The Italian Carlo Ancelotti, the most decorated club coach in soccer history, is the first foreigner to lead the most successful nation.

BBC

Ministers to issue guidance on children's screen use

The guidance is set to include tips on how much screen time children aged five to 16 should have.

At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?

Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel

Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."

Crusaders suffer record 134-0 defeat

The scoreline was the biggest defeat of any side in the top two divisions in the 131-year history of rugby league.

Mourinho set for Real after Perez re-elected

Jose Mourinho is set to confirmed as Real Madrid's new head coach after Florentino Perez was re-elected as the club's president until 2030.

Tech stocks plunge in Asia after record rally and renewed Middle East attacks

Markets in South Korea and Japan slid after a rally in tech stocks in recent weeks.

Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.

Korda pips Hull to win maiden US Women's Open

World number one Nelly Korda wins her first US Women's Open title, pipping England's Charley Hull to the title by a single shot.

M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people

The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training. 

The Independent

The suspect says he’s a scapegoat. Prosecutors say he sparked disaster

Trial is set to begin in Los Angeles for the man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire

Labour may reconsider Brexit red lines, Britain’s top EU negotiator suggests

Labour’s Brexit ‘red lines’ rule out rejoining of the customs union, single market or free movement of labour

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drone as Latvia issues ⁠air threat alert

Latvian army says at least one drone confirmed to have entered its airspace from Russia in fresh escalation in Baltics

Eriksen 'doing well' and expected to leave the hospital after on-field collapse, Denmark team says

Denmark's national team physician says Christian Eriksen is “in good spirits” and expected to leave the hospital soon after collapsing on the field again

Iran-US war latest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran despite Trump’s plea to Netanyahu

Trump reportedly asks Netanyahu to hold off on immediate response to Iran’s missile barrage

Tate & Lyle acquired by US rival Ingredion in £2.7 billion takeover deal

Illinois-based Ingredion Incorporated will pay up to 615p per share for the London-listed company

Sikh group demands public inquiry into Henry Nowak’s murder: ‘Catastrophic failures’

‘Serious questions’ remain about whether the student’s death was preventable, group says

Harvard professor who changed how we see children dies at 97

Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died

Revolution Beauty to bring products to Debenhams years after boardroom battle

The new licensing partnership means Revolution can make products to sell across Debenhams’ range of brands.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claims victory following general election

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed victory in the country’s Sunday general election, as preliminary results showed his governing Civil Contract party came first with 49.81% of the vote