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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.

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.

'Concerning' coyote behaviour reported in Markham over past 24 hours, police warn
Three separate coyote interactions were reported in Markham, including in areas that have seen attacks in recent months.
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Globe and Mail
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
Leaders urge calm as protests flare after Belfast stabbing
Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters took to the streets of Belfast on Tuesday, with some setting vehicles alight, after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that left one person with serious neck and head wounds.
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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

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.

Storms Knock Out Power for Hundreds of Thousands in the Midwest
Forecasters warned that destructive storms were expected across the region into Wednesday night.

Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.

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.

Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16
The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups.

Mamdani’s Nosebleed Knicks Ticket and the Benefits of Being Mayor
Mayor Zohran Mamdani paid roughly $1,000 for a standing-room-only ticket to Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, using access to house tickets not available to regular fans.

Democrats Try to Move Past ‘Cultural Pandering’ to Latinos for Midterm Elections
The party is trying desperately to win back some voters in the key swing group.

Victor Wembanyama, the Knicks’ Biggest Foe and New York’s Biggest Tourist
Mr. Wembanyama has had to keep a low-profile while in New York to try and win the N.B.A. finals, but on visits there, he has always resisted hiding in hotel rooms and private cars.

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns
With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.
CNBC

Oil jumps as U.S. fresh strikes on Iran raise worries of extended disruption to energy flows
Oil prices jumped on Thursday after the United States launched a fresh round of military strikes against targets in Iran.

Oracle beats on earnings, but stock drops on plans to raise another $20 billion
Oracle topped quarterly expectations, but free cash flow is negative, and the company plans to raise more capital for data center projects.

Inside India newsletter: Hollywood is debating AI. India's filmmakers are embracing it
Even as Hollywood remains the world's most influential storyteller, experiments in AI filmmaking are increasingly happening in India.

Company moves from Singapore to cheaper, more spacious Malaysia show 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.

U.S. military begins strikes on 'multiple targets' in Iran at Trump's direction
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.

Bill Gates tells House panel 'I should have never met' with Jeffrey Epstein
Gates reportedly prepared for his testimony with the help of Jake Greenberg, who previously was the Oversight committee's chief investigations counsel.

10-year Treasury yield is steady even after data showing highest inflation since 2023
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as traders assessed critical inflation data.

Amazon trucking expansion sparks freight stock sell-off
Amazon has been spinning out more of its in-house logistics offerings for others to access, posing a growing threat to industry incumbents.

World Cup travel boost hasn't materialized for U.S. businesses — yet
The expected travel boom from the World Cup is looking like it will be a city-by-city, match-by-match test of pricing power.

Trump says 'I love the inflation' after consumer price index hits 3-year high
President Trump suggested that inflation would drop when the U.S. war against Iran ends, and said, "We've been taking out millions of barrels of oil."
Washington Post

Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price’ after it targets U.S. assets in three countries
After Iran announced strikes targeting U.S. assets, the U.S. responded with tit-for-tat attacks Wednesday. Iranian media said that earlier U.S. strikes hit a water facility.

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.

Why rescue donkeys are wearing donated socks from a pro soccer team
Socks from Arsenal Football Club have a new life helping rescued donkeys and horses heal from injuries.
BBC

Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.

Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.

Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests
A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

Which World Cup stars have roots near you?
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool

The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song
The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

Anger over Epstein and Andrew fuels festival of 'female anarchy'
Dozens of female playwrights unite to express their "seismic rage" in an ambitious theatrical event.

Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.

Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?

Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack
Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast.
The Independent

Iran-US war latest: American military launches new strikes in ‘response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression’
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the military would be ‘busy tonight’ ahead of the fresh strikes
Search expands for girl swept away by wave in Southern California
Two people managed to rescue the mother and son, who are now in stable condition
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

$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House
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
ICE denied having a database of protesters it brands ‘domestic terrorists’ — but a letter to Congress suggests otherwise
An agent was filmed in January telling an observer they were being added to a ‘nice little database’

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand
The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

Belfast riots latest: Violence erupts for second night as knife attack victim’s family left ‘feeling disgusted’
Hundreds of people gather in Newtownabbey, where youths pull bricks from homes to make projectiles

Jeanine Pirro has a new target - banks who ‘debanked’ customers for political reasons
The Justice Department reportedly subpoenaed top banks, including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase
Motoring expert warns UK motorists paying the price for poorly patched potholes
Pothole claims – including repairs and write-offs – are worth £3,863 on average, according to Aviva

UK gender pay gap could take another 30 years to close – despite decade of reporting
Scrutiny of pay inequality is growing across the UK and Europe























