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Toronto Star

Job prospects are bleak for many recent grads — but this group has a shot at making six-figure salaries

The job market for young people isn’t great. But for these recent grads skilled in AI, the future couldn’t be brighter.

Anger mounts over 'unacceptable' delays as Gordie Howe bridge to U.S. remains closed

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge — built and paid for by Canada — was postponed last week at the request of the Trump administration

Premier Doug Ford drowned out by chanting, booing protesters at annual Ford Fest

Hundreds of protesters concentrated near the main stage, while thousands of Ford Fest attendees sprawled across Thomson Memorial Park Friday.

Marlies vs. Wolves: Maple Leafs farm team captures Calder Cup and inspires hope

Goalie Artur Akhtyamov earns AHL playoff MVP honours with path clear for NHL duty.

City-contracted security guards 'no-shows' at World Cup, requiring Toronto police to work overtime: source

The absences came in the first week of the tournament that's seen thousands of visitors in Toronto.

Blue Jays notebook: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exits early, Brendon Little wild in return

Back tightness ends Guerrero's day at Wrigley Field, one game after his first home run in a month.

Woman sought on murder charges after pedestrian fatally struck amid wild street fight in North York

Dzsenifer Olah, 25, of Toronto, is wanted for second-degree murder. Two men turned themselves in and have been charged, police said.

Maple Leafs beef up defence with Darren Raddysh for $68 million and address Matthew Knies rumours

Friday's deal with the Lightning signals that the Leafs are serious about getting back to the post-season right away.

A Toronto councillor says he has a fix for the Rogers Stadium noise woes. Here’s who he wants to pay for it

Coun. James Pasternak's motion includes suggestions for hiring a sound expert to imporove the concert venue and to look at building a sound barrier.

Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault. Magna founder acquitted of rape

Frank Stronach still faces another trial in Newmarket on historical sex assault charges, set for next year.
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Globe and Mail

Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the U.S. as anti-Trump fervour rises

George’s recent victory in the Washington, D.C., mayoral primary puts her in the vanguard of democratic socialists who have ascended in urban politics over the last year

Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet with massive American flag

Luxury gift is serving as so-called ‘bridge’ aircraft until new planes ordered from Boeing arrive

At least one person dead in train collision north of London, British police say

Emergency services rushed to the scene after two trains collided, and photos posted on social media showed victims with bandages around their heads

Meloni disputes Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for a photo with him at G7 summit

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States, calling Trump’s claims ‘serious and offensive’

A 1,200-year-old oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died

The tree in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it didn’t sprout leaves this spring

An ancient oak tree, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, has died

The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died.

Dawn the Duck joins Scotland’s Tartan Army as unofficial mascot

He donned a Scottish flag on his back along with his usual golden medallion to lead the march in Rhode Island ahead of Friday’s World Cup clash with Morocco

Meloni says Trump 'completely made up' claim she 'begged' for a photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the U.S. President told an Italian TV channel that she had 'begged' him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit.

Draft dodgers in Ukraine do what they must to avoid the front lines

A conscription shortfall, however, means fewer breaks for soldiers, many of whom have been serving since the first days of Russia’s invasion

Andy Burnham’s by-election win sets up U.K. leadership battle with Starmer

Prime Minister offers his congratulations but insists that he will not quit
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Global News

2 trains collide north of London, killing at least 1, U.K. police say

A video posted on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with both still on the tracks.

Russian cybercriminals tied to global fake computer update scam: RCMP

SocGholish malware, linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp, exploited thousands of WordPress sites to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and data.

2 men sentenced to prison for arson at property of UK’s Keir Starmer

The men targeted a car and two properties linked to Starmer over three nights in May 2025 on the orders of a Russian-speaking figure going by the name of “El Money."

Italian diplomat cancels trip to U.S. as Meloni slams Trump

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and Italy.

Canadian citizen killed in South Africa shooting at Kruger National Park

A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Thursday in an apparent accident at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.

Israel, Hezbollah call truce after fighting scuttles U.S.-Iran peace talks

Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, three officials said.

Why strategic oil reserve refills will take ‘a lot of time’ after Iran deal

If the Strait of Hormuz reopens following the signing of the Iran peace deal on Friday, experts say it will still take some time to replenish the world's strategic oil stockpiles.

Hegseth slams NATO and ‘middle powers’ talk, launches Europe troop review

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech appeared to take a veiled dig at recent remarks made by Prime Minister Mark Carney about middle powers needing to band together.

Vance defends Iran deal, says U.S. ‘only powerful ally’ Israel has left

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war.

New evidence of origin of the black death a ‘complete surprise’ experts say

There were thoughts that early strains may have been mild, but the discovery that the plague killed prehistoric hunter-gatherers contradicts ​those notions.
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New York Times

L.A.P.D. Releases Bodycam Footage of Officer Shooting a Knicks Fan’s Dog

The killing of the dog last Saturday sparked an international outcry and prompted questions about the use of force by police officers.

The Reflecting Pool Appears to Be Rejecting Its Makeover

As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.

Memo by Rubio Approved Detention of Immigrant Who Criticized Trump Ally

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Beto Coral’s criticism of a presidential candidate in his home country of Colombia undermined U.S. foreign policy.

Californians Get Stingier at the Ballot Box as Costs Rise

Voters rejected more local taxes than usual in the June election, a sign that they are feeling the pinch from rising costs.

A New Air Force One, via Qatar, Nears Its First Presidential Flight

President Trump showed off the new red, white and blue Boeing 747, a gift from Qatar that prompted a storm of criticism from lawmakers, before a flyover on July 4.

James Burrows, Master of the TV Sitcom, Dies at 85

Beloved by actors, he helped create “Cheers” and directed more than 1,000 episodes of hit shows like “Taxi,” “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.”

Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the American-Israeli war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.

Trump Shifts Stance in South Carolina After Losses in Governor’s Races

On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them.

Ruling in Missouri Restores Access to Medication Abortions

The court found that dozens of state laws undermined a state constitutional amendment that guaranteed reproductive rights. The state vowed to appeal the finding.

‘Crony Capitalism on Steroids’: 3 Writers on the World Cup’s First Week

The history of global soccer, in some sense, is a history of the world’s political problems.

CNBC

Massive bonuses for South Korea's chip workers puts central bank on inflation alert

Workers from tech industries receive bonus worth millions of won, prompting the Bank of Korea to warn of the upward pressure to inflation.

Oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz jumps after U.S. and Iran implement deal to open sea lane

The U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.

NetJets' first fatal crash kills influential Texas VC founder

NetJets is not speculating on what caused one of its planes to crash onto a highway in Laredo, Texas late Tuesday, killing a prominent tech entrepreneur.

The riskiest SpaceX stock trade of all had a big first week

SpaceX's IPO did not just mint the biggest debut in market history and a trillionaire, but it also triggered a historic land grab in risky leveraged ETFs.

U.S. opens tariff probe targeting Germany’s drug pricing policies

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Germany's proposal to reduce spending on medicines was "a serious step backwards."

Jio Platforms eyes low-orbit satellite rollout as Starlink awaits India launch

Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator and digital services company, wants to rollout statelite communication in the country where Starlink still awaits launch.

Memory crisis hits such extremes that 'even Apple can't be safe'

Apple appears poised to take the rare step of increasing prices to deal with what CEO Tim Cook called an "unsustainable" memory shortage.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon on the new world of AI agents

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down with the chip company chief on The Tech Download podcast.

UK gilt yields jump as borrowing rises and PM Starmer faces leadership challenge

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.

India's largest telecom and digital service Jio Platforms files for IPO

India's largest wireless operator and digital service provider, Jio Platforms files for IPO

Washington Post

Shut out of the World Cup again, China roots for a referee

On-field officials typically strive for anonymity. Ma Ning — or Card Master back home — has taken a different approach.

War-weary Iranians see glimmers of relief as Trump deal takes shape

As details emerged of an initial agreement between Washington and Tehran, Iranians voiced muted hopes for peace and prosperity.

Chaotic run-up to U.S.-Iran talks signals steep hurdles ahead

Neither Washington nor Tehran wants the peace process to collapse completely, but diplomats say they expect a process full of challenges and distrust.

After 4 Israeli soldiers’ deaths, Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew ceasefire

Clashes in Lebanon seemed to imperil the U.S.-Iran peace deal, and U.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland before the agreement.

Trump said Italy’s prime minister ‘begged’ for a photo. She says that’s false.

Italy’s right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, was labeled Europe’s “Trump whisperer,” but the war in Iran turned their friendship into a liability for her.

Andy Burnham wins U.K. Parliament seat, key step in bid to oust prime minister

Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is now positioned to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the governing Labour Party and to seize the top job.

U.S. moves toward troop reductions in Europe as Hegseth scolds NATO allies

The United States will review force levels and is immediately cutting the number of assets it would activate for the continent in a crisis.

First steps in peace deal demand far more from U.S. than Iran

The memorandum of understanding requires numerous steps by Washington including lifting sanctions and freeing billions in frozen assets, while Iran was required only to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine pummels Russian capital with what may be largest drone strike yet on Moscow

After weeks of intensifying bombing of Kyiv, Ukraine hit back with a swarm of drones, damaging buildings and igniting an oil refinery.

BBC

What we know so far about train collision and emergency response

Two passenger trains collided, leaving a driver dead and dozens of passengers and crew hurt.

Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire

The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded

The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.

Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns

After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit

The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.

Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire

Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.

World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up

While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.

World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up

While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.

Paraguay's Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.

Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far

A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.

The Independent

Deadly fire tears through luxury Dominican Republic hotel resort in dramatic drone video

A huge fire tore through a luxury hotel resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, 19 June, killing at least one person and forcing nearly 1,700 guests to flee.

Bedford train crash latest: Driver killed and more than 80 injured after horror crash during rush hour

East Midlands Railway and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are looking into the cause of the Bedford crash

Ukrainian officials criticize Polish president's decision to strip Zelenskyy of honor

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Poland’s highest state honor

Fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threat

Lebanese state media say the latest Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least seven people, including two children, hours after reports emerged of a ceasefire agreement

Pope Leo XIV heads to northern Italy to honor St. Augustine and migrant saint Cabrini

Pope Leo XIV is traveling to northern Italy to honor St. Augustine and Mother Frances Cabrini

Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo lead a star-studded front row at Ralph Lauren's Milan show

Lewis Hamilton and Colman Domingo have led a star-studded front row at the Ralph Lauren menswear show

Iran-US war latest: Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for talks as deal under threat after Israel airstrikes

Pakistan's interior minister also heads to Tehran for meetings on Iran-US talks as five killed in Lebanon in Israeli strikes

Starmer-Burnham latest: PM ‘to weigh up his future this weekend’ after ministers call on him to step down

Ministers tell The Independent they will urge Starmer to quit but PM said he will ‘not walk away’ from No.10

Bedford train crash passenger ‘angry’ after horror collision

A passenger on board one of the two trains that collided south of Bedford on Friday afternoon (19 June) said he was feeling “angry” the morning after the crash.

Trump brags about his color scheme for Air Force One as he unveils $400M plane from Qatar

‘This is considered the world's most luxurious plane,’ Trump said