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Toronto Star

StubHub, SeatGeek added to province's 'Consumer Beware List' just as anti-scalping fines skyrocket
Two of the world's biggest ticket reselling companies face potential fines of up to $25,000 just two days before the whistle blows on Canada’s opening match at the World Cup in Toronto.

Premier Doug Ford inks deal with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
The goal of the accord is to increase strategic co-operation on energy critical minerals, manufacturing, agriculture, artificial intelligence, life sciences, forestry and the Great Lakes.

Carney government 'in the process' of finding climate envoy after year-long vacancy
A spokesperson for Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin, expects someone to be named "relatively soon."

Carney government makes long-awaited move to restrict social media access for children
The Carney Liberals have introduced a revamped online harms bill that would restrict access to social media for those under 16, make AI chatbots safer, and impose new rules on digital platforms.

The Star's 'If I Were Mayor' event asks important questions on how to better support arts in Toronto
On Wednesday night around 70 Toronto residents from across the city gathered at Soulpepper Theatre to hear what leading culture-makers have to say about improving arts and culture in the city.

Teens plead guilty to Toronto-area rampage that ended in this tow truck driver's killing. Boys — 15 at the time — told each other 'film it' as they shot up Scarborough cinema
"Film it, record it," three teens said on their cellphones as they carried out the shooting rampage across the Toronto area in the summer of 2024.

Donald Trump says he's 'not looking to renew' trade deal with Canada, Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is not inclined to renew the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on free trade that he signed in 2020.

TTC to roll out surveillance safety initiative that calls out 'anti-social behaviour'
Transit agency said that the system-wide rollout, known as 'SAM' followed successful pilots at Kennedy and Eglington Stations, which had been ongoing since April.

Toronto's four-legged weed fighters are back. Here's why the city hired goats
A specialized group of goats are munching in the Don Valley again, after a two-day grazing intensive started on Tuesday.

As Bank of Canada holds key rate, expert says housing may be at an 'affordability bottom'
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday.
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Globe and Mail
Ukraine beefs up defences in Chornobyl exclusion zone, near border with Belarus
Fortification of site of nuclear catastrophe stems from Kyiv’s fear that Russia could drag its ally into the war
Trump, foiled again, lashes out as talks with Iran stall and hostilities flare up
Tehran will have to ‘pay the price’ for taking too long to agree to a peace deal

Cross-border library in Quebec opens new Canadian entrance
U.S. customs and border control cited illicit cross-border activity at the library in recent years

Knife attack prompts fiery, violent anti-immigrant protests in Belfast
Protesters set fire to cars, homes and businesses belonging to people from the Middle East

Texas teen found guilty of murder after fatally stabbing rival athlete at school track meet
Jury rejects 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony’s claims of self-defense after 2025 death of Austin Metcalf in stadium bleachers
Trump says he's 'not looking to renew' the USMCA
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he might not renew the USMCA free trade deal with Canada and Mexico.

UN watchdog demands Iran co-operate and grant access to nuclear sites
Resolution says giving information is ‘essential and urgent’ in order to enable verification that there’s no ‘diversion of nuclear material’
Trump signs $70-billion bill to fund his immigration enforcement agenda
Bill provides $38-billion for ICE and $26-billion for the Border Patrol; additional $5-billion would cover unforeseen costs

Ukraine ‘Flamingo’ missiles strike military and energy sites in Russia
Russia’s military said that its air defences intercepted 326 Ukrainian drones overnight
Anti-immigrant protests erupt across Belfast after knife attack
Hundreds of masked protesters attacked police and burned vehicles after a video of the attack, in which the victim lost an eye, went viral
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Global News

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.

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.
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New York Times

Oil Prices Fluctuate as U.S. Launches New Attack on Iran
Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.

A Fractured North America Begins a Historic World Cup
Mexico and Canada have faced significant recent tension in their relations with the United States. But in their historic World Cup bid, the three countries promoted teamwork.

It’s Godzilla vs. T. Rex Out There All Over America
Is there nothing voters won’t forgive?

Desi Lydic Does a Spit Take at the Price of Trump’s Gold Coin
“$12,000? For a coin? Does it come with a used Honda Civic?” Lydic said.

The War in Ukraine Has Now Gone On Longer Than World War I
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.

A.I. and the Chip Boom: Take a Quiz on New Korean Slang and Memes
What’s a “silicon-collar”? South Korea’s chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.

Top Pentagon Official Worked Closely With C.I.A. Officer Later Found With Gold Bars
David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, worked on a highly classified China spying program with Stephen A. Feinberg, the Pentagon’s second-ranking official.

Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?
Months after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.

Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids?
Six months in, many teens are already back on platforms they were supposed to be blocked from. The ban’s benefits may fall to the next generation.

Unusually Warm Weather in Bay Area Prompts Heat Alert and Wildfire Concerns
High temperatures across the San Francisco Bay Area will reach into the 90s on Thursday, forecasters said.
CNBC

AI mega-listings are 'just the start,' Razer CEO says, ahead of historic SpaceX IPO
Blockbuster public offerings from AI companies could be an enduring feature of the industry, Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan said Thursday, ahead of several mega IPOs.

Kuwait closes airspace, Israel warns of launches from Lebanon after U.S strikes in Iran
President Donald Trump promised more attacks on Iran after strikes resumed this week. Earlier this week, he said a deal to end the war was near.

Oil prices recede after earlier gains as traders weigh U.S.-Iran latest
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday after Kuwait closed its airspace and Israel warned of launches from Lebanon.

Company moves from Singapore to cheaper, more spacious Malaysia, showing a rising global mobility trend
Lower costs, tax incentives and access to a larger market have seen a raft of companies shift operations to Malaysia from Singapore.

Hugo Boss pops 7% after top shareholder Frasers launches $2 billion takeover offer
British retail group Frasers owns a roughly 26% stake in Hugo Boss.

Private credit has ‘growing pains,’ but a Man Group exec sees opportunities in higher rates
Private credit is facing liquidity-related “growing pains,” but higher-for-longer interest rates could create attractive yield opportunities, Man Group said.

Private credit lenders say their big software bet faces an AI reckoning — but not a ‘SaaSpocalypse'
Private credit's exposure to software is being tested by AI, as lenders look past “SaaSpocalypse” fears to identify winners and losers.

Investors brace for a 'long grind' as Iran war escalation dims hopes of an early end to hostilities
As U.S. and Iranian forces continue exchanging strikes, investors are increasingly grappling with the possibility that the conflict could become more prolonged.

Mercedes-Benz joins Europe’s defense push with anti-drone vehicle deal
Mercedes becomes the latest European carmaker to turn to the defense industry in the hope that partnerships can revive the auto industry's ailing fortunes.

CNBC Daily Open: ECB heads for a hike amid Iran energy price pressures
The European Central Bank is expected to make its first interest rate hike in nearly three years amid increasing inflationary pressure due to the Iran war.
Washington Post

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

US and Iran exchange strikes across Middle East for second day in a row
Iran says it responded to US strikes by targeting American assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, which reported damage to its capital city overnight.

Wolves sack Edwards after seven months
Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.

Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.

Mahomes to become NFL's first $500m player
Patrick Mahomes is called a "generational talent and elite human being" by Kansas City Chiefs boss Clark Hunt.

Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record at US college championships
Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

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.

Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable
Sir Mark Rowley has asked the home secretary to introduce legislation forcing companies to publish data on stolen devices.

Pope Leo heads to Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his visit, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

Spurs the dumbest basketball team in history of civilisation - Barkley
NBA legend Charles Barkley brands the San Antonio Spurs "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilisation" after the New York Knicks move 3-1 ahead of the San Antonio Spurs.

Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history
Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.
The Independent

More than 2,200 NHS patients subjected to corridor care in A&E every day, new figures show
The new figures lay bare the crisis facing NHS workers

Voices: Governments around the world are pulling apart a system to fight AIDS that took decades to build
With aid cuts leaving the vulnerable more exposed, the legacy previous generations battled for is being dismantled, writes David Furnish – chair of the Elton John AIDS Foundation and part of The Independent’s Pride List 2026

China’s BYD boss says no to UK factory as British energy is ‘too expensive’
Chinese car giant won’t build cars in Britain due to high energy costs, despite the UK being its largest European market
Rioting breaks out for second night near Belfast as masked protesters clash with police
Police fired water cannons at protesters after bricks were hurled at officers

Thai court sentences 2 Uyghur men to death over 2015 Bangkok bombing that killed 20
A court in Thailand has sentenced two Uyghur men to death for a 2015 bombing at Bangkok's Erawan shrine
Just one asylum seeker was returned to Ireland from UK under post-Brexit deal
The government will crack down on illegal migrants in northern Ireland after questions about abuse of the Common Travel Area

Belfast riots latest: 12 police officers injured and 16 arrested in second night of unrest in Northern Ireland
Rioters pelted police officers with bricks and petrol bombs on Wednesday night
Trump’s $60M White House UFC fight night now under legal threat
President Donald Trump's UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn requires a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and about $60 million

Iconic Bristol shipyard SS Great Britain unveils new name
The chief executive of the SS Great Britain Trust said some people could view the decision as ‘woke’

A Black teen arrived home to find his mother had attempted suicide. Then the police arrested him
Daryl McLune is suing for race discrimination and false imprisonment























