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The 20-year-old’s third calf is being monitored by officials as survival rates for the species are challenging, the zoo saidThe Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf.Kindia, the zoo’s 20-year-old pygmy hippo, started showing signs of labor at around 8.15am last Sunday, it said. Around four hours later, the calf’s feet emerged and after 1.5 hours of active labor, Kindia successfully gave birth to the baby pygmy hippo. Continue reading...

The 51st edition of the Canadian festival will also feature world premieres starring Taron Egerton, Amanda Seyfried and Chase InfinitiWorld premieres of films led by Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen and Chris Rock lead the lineup for this year’s Toronto film festival.The September festival, taking place after the Venice film festival, has previously seen the premieres of Oscar-winning movies such as Green Book, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Still Alice, Dallas Buyers Club and Silver Linings Playbook. Continue reading...

Environment Canada issued health warnings after sky over city turns yellowSmoke from more than 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario have made Toronto’s air quality the worst in the world on Wednesday and caused yellow, smoky air in cities across the northeast US.Environment Canada issued health warnings on Wednesday after the sky over country’s largest city turned a sickly yellow and was ranked the worst in the world according to IQAir, the Swiss technology company that racks global air quality. Continue reading...

• Tensions have escalated between the U.S. and Iran as both nations vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies. • The conflict has manifested in a series of recent attacks, threatening the stability of international oil shipments and maritime security. • This geopolitical struggle matters because disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz can lead to significant spikes in global energy prices and economic instability.

Police in the city in Canada say suspect has not been apprehended after finding six people with gunshot wounds near Salsa on St Clair FestivalA shooting near a Toronto street festival killed two people and wounded four others on Saturday, prompting police to warn of an active shooter before later saying the scene was secure.Toronto police said six people were found with gunshot wounds after the shooting near St Clair Avenue West and Arlington Avenue, where the Salsa on St Clair festival was underway. Continue reading...

• Germany secured a dramatic victory against the Ivory Coast during a FIFA World Cup match held at Toronto Stadium on Saturday. • The event featured high-profile appearances, including actress Anna Cathcart delivering the official match ball in Vancouver on June 18, 2026. • This tournament marks the first time Toronto is hosting the World Cup, sharing duties with Vancouver and several cities across Mexico and the U.S.

• Ghana secured a stunning victory against Panama in their second World Cup match held in Toronto, sparking widespread celebrations among fans in the city streets. • Canada is preparing for its upcoming match against Qatar on Thursday, June 19, 2026, in Vancouver. • Key player Alphonso Davies has been confirmed available for selection following a training session on Tuesday, June 16.

Young adults and teens are being recruited through apps like Telegram and paid to carry out attacks, officials sayPolice investigators in Toronto have said that dozens of shootings – including one at the US consulate in March – are linked to a “multilayered” gun-for-hire network that is also responsible for attacks on synagogues around Canada’s largest city.Toronto’s police chief, Myron Demkiw, told reporters on Tuesday that young adults and teenagers are being recruited through encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp by “bad actors” and paid by the networks to carry out the attacks. Shooters are required to film their attacks in order to get paid. Continue reading...

• The opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026 took place in Toronto at BMO Field Stadium on Friday, June 12. • Performer Nora Fatehi delivered an electric highlight performance, serving as a key attraction of the event's festivities. • The ceremony marks the official commencement of the tournament's activities in Canada, blending global sports with high-profile entertainment.

Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulateInvestigators in Canada are probing whether the death of a Toronto police officer, who was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulate, is linked a broader series of global terror attacks.Constable Marc Pinizzotto, a 43-year-old member of the emergency task force, was killed on Thursday during a dawn search of an apartment building in the city’s west. Continue reading...

Officer shot before 6am on Thursday while searching an apartment allegedly linked to March shooting in TorontoA Toronto police officer has been shot as police raided an apartment allegedly linked to the March attack on the US consulate.Toronto police confirmed an officer was shot before 6am (1000 GMT) while conducting a search warrant in the north-west of the city, and has been rushed to hospital. Continue reading...

Off-duty officers allegedly assaulted a sex worker in a taxi in Ciutat Vella, according to police in CataloniaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Three off-duty Toronto police officers have been charged with sexual assault while vacationing in Barcelona, in an incident likely to pile pressure on a force already under intense public scrutiny.According to police in Barcelona, the alleged assault occurred on the evening of 13 May, when the trio of police officers were travelling in a taxi with a sex worker in the Ciutat Vella neighbourhood of Barcelona. Continue reading...

• Cavaliers defeated the Raptors in Game 2, pulling away late to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series. • The win positions Cleveland strongly in the first round, showcasing their late-game execution. • This outcome heightens pressure on Toronto as the series shifts locations.

Rosedale residents considering car licence plate-scanning Flock system in bid to tackle property crimeA row has broken out in one of Canada’s wealthiest neighbourhoods over plans to use an AI-powered surveillance system to create the country’s first “virtual gated community” to combat surging property crime.Crime rates in Toronto as a whole are dropping, but residents of Rosedale have been left on edge by a sustained rise in home invasions, with robbers targeting the tree-lined neighbourhood at a rate more than double the city average. Break-ins and theft remain the third highest per capita in Toronto. Continue reading...

• Chicago White Sox completed a stunning sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays at home, marking their best start in 22 years with strong performances across three games. • The series win highlighted the White Sox's offensive surge and pitching dominance, silencing critics early in the season. • This victory boosts Chicago's standings in the AL Central and signals a potential turnaround for the team after recent struggles.

Detroit Tigers narrowly beat Toronto Blue Jays on March 14 in Dunedin, Fla., during MLB Spring Training, aired on MLBN at 1 p.m. The close victory helps Detroit fine-tune its roster ahead of the regular season. Key performances from Tigers pitchers and hitters shone in the Grapefruit League matchup. Both teams continue preparations for Opening Day.

Detroit defeated Toronto 4-3 in MLB Spring Training on Saturday in Dunedin, Florida, with Riley Greene's two-run homer in the seventh proving decisive. Tarik Skubal pitched 3 scoreless innings for the Tigers, striking out 5. This win improves Detroit's spring record to 12-5, building momentum for Opening Day. Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2-for-4 in the loss.