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Toronto Star

Toronto police charge 18-year-old in U.S. consulate shooting

Sheldon Tracy-Stewart faces 11 charges including discharging a firearm, illegal possession and vehicle theft.

Two arrested at Toronto Stadium for assaulting officers ahead of World Cup kickoff

Police were called for reports of an altercation in the stands at 2:10 p.m. ahead of the Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina match.

Ghana's Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, will miss World Cup match in Toronto

In July 2025, Partey was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by London Metropolitan Police. In February 2026, he was charged with two new counts of rape. He has pleaded not guilty to all…

Dates set for Ontario teacher contract talks with Ford government

This is the first round of bargaining under legislative changes, removing English public trustees from provincial talks.

Toys "R" Us seeking to sell its name, logo, brands to U.S. collectibles company

The well known company is trying to sell its intellectual property to U.S. company Ad Populum as it undergoes restructuring under creditor protection.

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Musk says SpaceX is going public now because it needs money to fund its ambitions of putting satellites and data centers in space.

World Cup introduces first mid-match commercial breaks, angering fans

FIFA introduced mandatory water breaks during each half of every game, which broadcasters have used to show commercials.

SIU clears Peel police in fatal shooting of man in Mississauga

One officer took a bullet through his cap during a shooting involving a "lone suspect" in February.

Mother of Marc Pinizzotto, Toronto police officer killed in raid, shares 'cruel heartbreak'

Constable Marc Pinizzotto was killed on Thursday morning while executing a search warrant. His mother remembers his "tireless" service to all in a Facebook post.

Star photojournalists nominated in seven categories for National Pictures of the Year awards

Winners will be announced June 25 at an online awards ceremony during the News Photographers Association of Canada general meeting.
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Globe and Mail

Bosnian song becomes a World Cup banger

Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia and Herzegovina's World Cup dreams. The track is called “I Am From Bosnia - Take Me to America.”

Alberta picks University of Calgary to explore economic impacts of separation ahead of referendum

Report will be made public ahead of the October referendum, in which Albertans will be asked if they want to remain in Canada or begin the process to have a second, binding vote on separation

Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million

Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened to a "Swiss Brexit", alarming many businesses who fear an economic shock should the proposal succeed. Ciara Lee reports.

Canada pledges $100-million for Palestinians facing humanitarian crisis, increased violence

New funding brings Canada’s support for Palestinians to $500-million since late 2023

World’s first global gig work standards adopted by UN labour body

Vice-chair of the International Labour Organization Workers’ Group said the deal was a landmark moment for platform workers and a response to years of documented abuse and exploitation

Elon Musk and SpaceX ring Nasdaq opening bell ahead of market debut

Elon Musk and SpaceX rang the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City and Texas hours before shares of the company are set to make their debut in the world's biggest IPO.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire: what does that mean?

The SpaceX IPO has cemented Elon Musk's status as the first trillionaire, giving him wealth on a par with one of the richest countries in the world. But what does US$1.1-trillion actually mean?

Elon Musk's SpaceX prices record $75-billion IPO at $135 a share

SpaceX priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at $135 per share, making Elon Musk’s rocket and spacecraft manufacturer one of the world’s most valuable companies.

Acclaimed British artist David Hockney dies at 88

Acclaimed British artist, David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, has died at 88.

British artist David Hockney, known for his colourful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88

His paintings created a dreamlike world of patterned light bouncing off water and windows, and human forms rendered in flattened, simplified shapes
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Global News

Canada and France to deepen intelligence exchanges, Carney says in Paris

Carney said the two countries will exchange classified information between defence, space, AI and aerospace sectors after meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Search for Nancy Guthrie underway after anonymous tip of ‘grave’ in Mexico

A group that works to locate missing people in Mexico said an anonymous caller had alleged that Guthrie's remains could be found near a stream in Mariposa.

Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 million

The case is the latest against Iran under the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.

Trump flip-flops on ceasefire deal with Iran as attacks intensify

Trump has said on several occasions in recent weeks that he’s on the cusp of a deal with Iran, without anything coming to fruition.

SpaceX stock surges in 1st day on Wall Street. Everything you need to know

SpaceX officially launched as a publicly traded company Friday morning, and Elon Musk's company carries the largest valuation ever seen for a Wall Street debut.

Elon Musk becomes world’s 1st trillionaire after massive SpaceX IPO

SpaceX jumped as the rocket maker’s stock opened for trading Friday and shot the market value up to US$1.96 trillion — which made CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire.

‘My daughter is gone’: Mother alleges ChatGPT failed her family, files lawsuit

In her final days, both Alice Carrier and her girlfriend turned to the OpenAI chatbot, each seeking guidance and neither were urged to get help.

Canadian oil outages, bad weather to tighten inventories at key US storage hub

Wet weather and a power outage at Cenovus oilsands operations have helped push American oil reserves to their lowest level since 2020.

Bishnoi extortion gang gunman testifies he was paid $4,000 for B.C. shooting

Abjeet Kingra is one of the first convicted Bishnoi extortion gang members to face a public deportation hearing.

5 American cruise passengers arrested after port fight in Bahamas

As officers prepared to search the arrested individuals 'a violent struggle reportedly ensued between officers and the five suspects,' according to police.
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New York Times

Framing David Hockney’s Greatest Art

Whether in Los Angeles, in his native England or traveling the world, the artist always reinvented the world he saw, with psychological insight.

To Defeat Democrats, Texas Governor Embraces the Hard Right

After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence within the party.

Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire as SpaceX Stock Begins Trading

With SpaceX shares soaring 20 percent on their first day of trading, the world’s richest person crossed another milestone — one with 13 digits.

Federal Agents Search Voting Rights Group in Ohio

It was not immediately clear what the investigators were looking for, but a board member with a progressive group said members had been served with search warrants.

If You Have a 401(k), How Much SpaceX Stock Will You Own?

If you have index funds — such as in a 401(k) — they may soon include shares of the mega company. Here’s a rough calculation.

Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens

Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.

The Casting Call Was for Zombies. The Job Was Actually a Landlord Rally.

Housing debates often involve theatrics. But when a group of actors, many of whom are renters, discovered they had been hired to join a pro-landlord demonstration, several said they felt deceived.

As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here’s What We Know

A “memorandum of understanding” between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.

Suspect in Fatal Shooting Is Dead After a Standoff in Midland, Texas, Officials Say

The man was confirmed to be dead after he had barricaded himself in a building in Midland, following an earlier shooting on Friday that killed one person and injured at least 11 others.

She Was Dying of Cancer. How Should She Live?

Thanks to new treatments, some patients with the disease are living longer — leaving them in limbo for years.

CNBC

SpaceX 'proxies' plunge as real deal arrives: Here's where traders are buying the dip

SpaceX "proxy stocks," whose options volumes were booming ahead of Friday's historic initial public offering, are unwinding gains.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX begins trading on the Nasdaq

Elon Musk's stake in SpaceX is worth more than $766 billion. Combined with his Tesla holdings, Musk's net worth as of Friday is roughly $1.05 trillion.

Trump administration: Iran deal signing likely in coming days, but not '100%' certain

A deal to end the Iran war could be signed soon, a senior Trump administration official said, following recent conflicting statements from the warring nations.

Trump denies Iran's account of deal terms, decries new drone attack: 'Dishonorable people'

"They better get their act together, and FAST!" President Donald Trump said of Iran one day after announcing that a deal would be finalized within days.

SpaceX COO Shotwell says Tesla tie-up ‘might make Elon’s life a little easier’

As SpaceX prepared to hit the Nasdaq following its record IPO, Elon Musk's second-in-command didn't dismiss the possibility of a Tesla tie-up.

SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell had IPO doubts for years, now she has a message for investors

Gwynne Shotwell, long Elon Musk's second-in-command at SpaceX, spoke exclusively with CNBC ahead of her company's highly anticipated IPO.

Former Tesla board member says SpaceX needs to achieve 2 of its 3 moonshots to keep its valuation

SpaceX has achieved its goal of becoming the largest IPO on record.

From startup to $1.8 trillion: The investors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards

With SpaceX seeking an IPO valuation of nearly $1.8 trillion, early bets are poised to generate some of the biggest paper gains in venture capital history.

CNBC Daily Open: The buyers are back ahead of SpaceX IPO

SpaceX will start trading on the Nasdaq today after raising $75 billion in its record-breaking IPO, as Wall Street's rally resumes on Iran peace hopes.

The Tech Download: Mistral's Arthur Mensch on agentic AI, chips and enterprise adoption

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sat down with the chief of one of Europe's leading AI companies.

Washington Post

U.S. and Iran close to signing peace deal, officials say

After days of uncertainty and tit-for-tat military strikes, "text of the peace deal has been reached,” according to Pakistan's prime minister.

Pope Leo had to catch a ride from the king of Spain after plane’s engine failed

The pope wrapped up a trip to Spain by borrowing a private jet from King Filipe VI after the Vatican's chartered plane, with the press corps on board, broke down.

China and Myanmar detain U.S. citizens in separate incidents, sparking alarm

Despite no immediate evidence that they were connected, the detentions of two vocal commentators on Myanmar triggered alarm in the business and research communities.

Pope Leo defends migrants while saying they should reconsider their journeys

As he finished a seven-day visit to Spain, the pope articulated a fuller position on migration, including the “right” of nations to protect their borders.

Why a notably warm start to the year foreshadows what’s ahead

2027 has notably high odds of becoming the warmest year on record, with the latest projections showing nearly an 80 percent chance.

Behind veneer of normalcy in Dubai, war fatigue and a sense of uncertainty

In the United Arab Emirates, there is a growing sense that the U.S.-Israeli war has taught Tehran how to menace its adversaries even without developing a nuclear bomb.

Trump says he has canceled plans to strike Iran, claiming deal is near

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

El Niño is officially here, bringing domino weather effects across the planet

By the time an El Niño is declared, it means Earth’s atmosphere is already beginning to respond.

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.

BBC

'Toronto erupts' - Larin equalises for Canada

Substitute Cyle Larin equalises for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Toronto Stadium at the 2026 World Cup.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk's AI and reusable rocket company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

World Cup kicks off in Canada with Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé performing in opening ceremony

The opening games in Toronto and Los Angeles on Friday include star-studded performances.

Boulter stuns Rybakina at Queen's for biggest career win

An inspired Katie Boulter celebrates the biggest win of her career by ranking as she beats world number two Elena Rybakina to reach the Queen's semi-finals.

Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid

The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.

Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.

UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year

The ban forms part of the government's package of sanctions on Moscow due to the ongoing war with Ukraine.

King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney

The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

Bellingham set to start, but no Guehi - England's expected team

Jude Bellingham is expected to start England's opening game of the 2026 World Cup, as Marc Guehi could start on the bench.

Delta Goodrem becomes third celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing

Goodrem rose to fame in Australian soap opera Neighbours

The Independent

The fights weren’t enough: Stunt bike event also coming to the White House this weekend, report says

‘Nitro Circus’ star Travis Pastrana is among the motocross daredevils set to show off their skills

Starmer braced for wave of resignations as confident Burnham readies top team 

Exclusive: The Independent understands Andy Burnham’s team are already making detailed plans for his Downing Street operation, with internal polling suggesting he will ‘embarrass Reform’ in next week’s Makerfield by-election

Construction crew set to strip Trump’s name from Kennedy Center after president loses another legal battle

Judge rejects Trump administration’s 11th-hour attempt to rename iconic venue after himself while legal battle continues

Legal groups that help migrant children say law enforcement visits were attempt at intimidation

Organizations providing legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children say agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Health and Human Services attempted to enter their offices

Weight loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, scientists discover

GLP-1 drugs help fight the harmful inflammation that raises the risk of chronic disease

Pucker up! Dog kissing booth takes over Massachusetts neighborhood

A three-year-old golden retriever named Driver has taken the hearts of those in downtown Waltham

Family outraged after cop escapes charges for crash that killed 92-year-old grandmother on her way home from bingo

The vehicle carrying the 92-year-old was struck in the early hours of the morning as she returned from a bingo night

IRS gets green light to swiftly hire 8,000 employees after agency struggled following Elon Musk’s ‘severe’ DOGE cuts, memo reveals

Public officials stated the IRS had its ‘most successful filing season’ - though an internal memo indicates the agency knew it needed more staff after DOGE cuts

Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer

A bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

New UFO files have been released by the Trump administration that include several vivid descriptions of mysterious sightings in the sky