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Toronto Star

Bosnia and Herzegovina fans ready to descend on Toronto with World Cup march

Tens of thousands of Bosnia and Herzegovina fans are descending upon the city and will take part in a highly anticipated fan march before the team’s opening match Friday against Canada in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival was meant to make the World Cup more accessible. Free tickets are being sold online

Hours before the first edition of the festival got underway on the World Cup’s opening day, tickets were being advertised for sale on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist.

World Cup 2026 live: Tickets still available for Canada's opener; Critical roster decision looms; The fun begins today in Mexico

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here. Follow our live coverage for everything you need to know.

World Cup Toronto food guide: 5 legendary local spots to eat without a reservation

From legendary peameal bacon to a dim sum drag brunch, our food reporter picks the best local spots to fuel up during the World Cup.

Toronto police shooting live: Officer Marc Pinizzotto was 18-year veteran; suspect shot first, SIU says

Police were conducting an investigation in the Trethewey Drive and Black Creek Drive area around 5:40 a.m. at the time of the shooting. A 43-year-old officer, Marc Pinizzotto, was killed.

UPDATED: Panhandler 'known' to police ID'd as victim of 'suspicious' death in Barrie park

Bones belonging to Jamie Goudreault, a 50-year-old man from Barrie, were found in Berczy Park around 1 p.m. on June 5 by someone working in the area, police say.

Taste of the Danforth festival officially back this August

The Greektown street festival returns August 7 to 9 after being plagued by funding issues

U.S. ambassador says Canada must move on trade talks — on Donald Trump’s terms

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra suggested Canada must make its best pitch to the U.S. president about how it can help Trump's economic agenda.

X's AI tool Grok violated law with sexualized deepfakes of women and children, privacy commissioner finds

The commissioner said X has put more safeguards in place since the investigation began, but issues remain.

Liberals to unveil $1B fund to help ease costs for independent grocers

The fund is part of a national food security strategy that Prime Minister Mark Carney is to announce Thursday afternoon at the Ontario Food Terminal.
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Globe and Mail

Ukraine’s fight is longer than the First World War, and looks similar in the trenches

In Ukraine, more than a century after the First World War, men are still fighting and dying in muddy holes in the ground

Two-day-old baby elephant born in U.K. zoo plays with ball on eve of World Cup

A baby Asian elephant made his debut at a U.K. zoo on Wednesday at just two days old. On the eve of the FIFA World Cup, the baby boy was given a ball to play with and could be seen attempting a few dribbles and investigating with his trunk.

Six-year-old’s questions steal show at Pope event

A six-year-old stole the show when he asked Pope Leo XIV a series of questions during the pontiff’s meeting with charity and welfare organizations in Barcelona on Wednesday.

Grok AI chatbot violated Canadian privacy law, watchdog says

Commissioner says Grok’s AI image generation tool was launched without adequate safeguards and didn’t properly consider harms to privacy

Gordie Howe bridge opening delayed as Canada and U.S. try to resolve ‘outstanding issues’

Invitations had already been sent out to mark the opening and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens had said it would be open to traffic on Monday

U.K. defence minister resigns over military spending dispute, in blow to embattled Starmer

John Healey accuses Starmer of failing to commit the resources that are needed to keep the country safe from heightened threats

Russia calls Canada ‘warmonger’ for signing drone production deal with Ukraine

Moscow vows to publish address of Canadian company working with Kyiv; Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada will not be intimidated

U.S., Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation

The United States launched new strikes against multiple targets overnight in Iran, the U.S. military said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump vowed even more attacks if no peace deal is secured.

U.S. will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight,’ Trump warns

President threatens to take Iran’s oil infrastructure hub Kharg Island, after both sides exchange strikes in the Gulf for a second day

At a publication about Afghan affairs, journalists work in secret to tell stories of women under Taliban rule

Zan Times journalists are not allowed to contact Afghan authorities for comment – it’s just too dangerous
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Global News

Ottawa condemns Russia’s threats against firms in Canada-Ukraine drone deal

The Kremlin called Canada a 'warmonger' nation for signing the joint production deal and vowed to respond, including by publishing the addresses of Canadian firms.

ChatGPT can now shop and pay on behalf of customers using their Visas

Visa says the feature will include spending limits and mandatory approval procedures, and that the agent will only be permitted to use customers' cards at approved retailers.

Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘very hard tonight,’ seize Kharg Island

Trump's threat to 'take control' of Kharg Island, a vital oil export terminal, and the rest of Iran's oil and gas industry raises the possibility of full-scale war resuming.

U.S. strikes Iran for 2nd day of renewed attacks as Trump pushes for deal

The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with Trump warning that Tehran would 'pay the price' for stalled negotiations.

India eyes Canada as potential crude oil supplier in deepening energy ties

High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said at the Global Energy Show in Calgary that officials from the two countries are meeting regularly to discuss Canadian energy opportunities.

Petition targets Trump over use of Japanese manga characters on social media

Discontent among fans began months ago when they noticed Trump using images of famous Japanese anime characters, including Naruto, Pikachu, and Yu-Gi-Oh!.

Russia calls Canada ‘warmonger’ over Ukraine drone deal, threatens response

Russia's foreign ministry spokesperson vowed to publish the addresses of all Canadian production facilities participating in the drone deal.

Belfast sees violent unrest after stabbing as victim’s family urges calm

Crowds of demonstrators took to the streets of Belfast Tuesday, where they burned homes, buses, cars and other buildings, forcing residents, including young children, to flee.

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.
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New York Times

Millions Across the Midwest and Northeast Face Severe Storms on Thursday

For the second day in a row, Chicago is in the bull’s-eye of the areas facing severe weather on Thursday, but the storm forecast is widespread.

NOAA Issues El Nino Advisory

The global weather pattern threatens to worsen floods and heat waves already intensifying due to climate change. But it may also mean fewer hurricanes.

Skeptics Question Whether SpaceX Is Worth $1.77 Trillion

Elon Musk’s rocket company is spending big and losing money. That has raised questions about whether it can justify its valuation for its blockbuster initial public offering.

In the U.K., a Violent Cycle: Hateful Attacks, Right-Wing Agitation and Riots

Two stabbings have fueled violent protests in England and Northern Ireland in the last 10 days, fanned online by right-wing voices. In Britain and across Europe, it’s a grim pattern.

He Spent 15 Years Amassing SpaceX Shares. Now Comes the Windfall.

Justin Fishner-Wolfson, long a minor figure in Elon Musk’s orbit, is at the helm of a multibillion-dollar payout

The Researcher Who Didn’t Want to Know

Her decades of work on Huntington’s disease helped lead to the creation of a genetic test for the devastating condition. Why didn’t she take it herself?

After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump

In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new political freedom.

Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Targeted Countries’ Dependence on U.S.

The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.

Trump Administration Pushes Limits of Election Investigations

The Justice Department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted.

A ‘Sultry’ Shift: Heat Creeps Into the Northeast

Soupy, hot weather will settle into the Northeast on Thursday and Friday, bringing with it the threat of dangerous storms.

CNBC

Ahead of SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk addresses ASML employees as part of push into chip manufacturing

Elon Musk called ASML a great company in a fireside chat with CEO Christophe Fouquet, as the SpaceX CEO gears up to go big in chip manufacturing.

Trump threatens to seize Kharg Island and other Iran oil infrastructure

Trump said the forthcoming operations to take over Iran's oil infrastructure, and its oil and gas markets, would be similar to U.S. actions in Venezuela.

OpenAI to acquire Ona to support its AI coding assistant, Codex

Ona's technology will allow OpenAI's coding assistant, Codex, to take on longer-running tasks, OpenAI said.

Wholesale prices rose 1.1% in May, more than expected, on surge in energy

The producer price index was expected to increase 0.7% in May, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

Gold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise. Here's why bullion is out of favor

The yellow metal is at lowest level of the year as potential interest rate increases and faltering technical signals weigh on prices.

Oracle shares tumble 11% on increased capital raise, cash concerns

Oracle beat on earnings and revenue, but negative free cash flow and the company's plan to raise more capital is weighing on the stock.

Iran threatens Elon Musk's companies in Middle East: Iranian state media

Iran will consider all of Elon Musk's companies in the Middle East as military targets as it retaliates against the U.S., Iranian state media reported.

South Korea's stock market rout isn't a vote against the country, market exchange chief says

"This is a rebalancing exercise, and has nothing to do with any loss of conviction in the Korean market," Korea Exchange CEO Jeong Eun-bo said.

OpenAI mulls slashing prices as it competes with Anthropic for users: WSJ

OpenAI is reportedly mulling drastic price cuts to its AI models, as it looks to woo consumers from rival AI company Anthropic, the WSJ reported on Wednesday.

ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps up energy costs

The European Central Bank also raised its inflation forecasts and cut its growth outlook.

Washington Post

Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard tonight,’ take over Kharg Island and oil industry

President Donald Trump threatened to take Iran’s most critical oil terminal “in the not too distant future,” after fresh attacks on U.S. bases in the region.

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, hours after Trump issued warning

U.S. Central Command said it went after “multiple targets” after the president said Tehran would “pay the price” for not making a deal.

A new wave of anti-immigrant violence hits U.K. as riots convulse Belfast

Attackers torched neighborhoods across Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, after a Sudanese asylum seeker was arrested and accused of stabbing a man.

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.

BBC

Catch up on the World Cup without any spoilers

It is a dilemma plenty of fans in the UK will have - and we are giving you the chance to follow the World Cup without spoilers.

Child-rape sentence reignites scrutiny of UK high street mini-marts

Rapist Bawan Harwe lured underage girls back to his flat with the promise of free vapes and cash.

BBC tours UFC arena at White House

White House reporter Bernd Debusmann gets a preview of the temporary structure that will host a UFC fight 14 June.

Three ships attacked by the US in three days: What we know

Three tankers have been struck by the US military over the past three days, killing at least three people.

Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children

The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.

Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him

The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.

Pentagon floors on lockdown after 'hazardous materials' incident

The building's systems detected an "air quality issue", a Pentagon spokesperson said, prompting a response from hazmat teams.

Three jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest

Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.

Jilted bride who went ahead with wedding gets engaged

Rather than cancel the £12,000 big day, Kayley Stead went ahead with it, posting videos and photos online.

Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries

Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.

The Independent

Vance Boelter avoids death penalty by pleading guilty to murdering Minnesota Democrat and her husband

He was disguised as a police officer and driving a fake squad car when he carried out the assassination

Victor Wembanyama nearly hit by egg following loss to Knicks, video shows

Victor Wembanyama was nearly struck by a flying egg as he returned to his hotel room Wednesday following the Spurs' loss to the Knicks

Iran's Kharg Island is key to its oil exports. Targeting it carries major risks

Iran’s Kharg Island is home to a terminal through which the country exports most of its oil

FISA spy powers are likely to expire after House vote collapses in bipartisan fashion

The law is set to expire on Friday at midnight

Police officer in Toronto killed in shooting linked to investigation of a US Consulate attack

A Toronto police officer has been shot and killed by a suspect linked to an attack on the U.S. Consulate in March

JD Vance says Netanyahu ‘has certainly got some things wrong’ as US-Israel ties strain

The vice president’s statement follows reports of a heated phone call between Trump and Netanyahu

Pentagon evacuation live updates: Hazmat situation may have been caused by false alarm, reports say

The Pentagon’s systems detected an ‘air quality issue’

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to seize key island and take ‘total control’ of Tehran’s oil and gas markets

Trump said the US will be striking Iranian targets ‘VERY HARD TONIGHT’

First look inside the UFC 250 octagon on the White House lawn ahead of Trump’s 80th birthday fight

The event is set to begin at 8 pm on June 14

What’s happening? Alarming poll finds that half of Americans do not care about the World Cup

Only 22 percent of Americans said they were ‘very interested’ in the World Cup