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Toronto police report that 2 people have died and 5 others were injured in an active shooter incident.
According to an emergency alert posted by the police on X, two people were killed and five injured in a shooting incident that occurred in Toronto 'on Saturday. Five people were found with gunshot injuries by police officers. Two victims were declared dead on the spot. It was not immediately clear what the conditions were of the other victims. CTV News reports that the shooting took place in Midtown Toronto, during the Salsa on St. Clair Festival, an annual Latin festival. The authorities urged the public to avoid the area, and to follow the directions of the police as the investigation and response continued. In a X.com post, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his "horror" at the shooting. He also said that the police have his full backing in their efforts in apprehending those responsible. He said: "My prayers go out to the families who are grieving, those in critical condition, and all who have been affected by this horrible event." Toronto Police declined to give 'additional information beyond that posted on the department's official feed?on X. The police said that updates would be given 'as new information becomes available. No details were immediately released about the suspect, motive, or arrests. (Writing and reporting by Wa Lone, Additional reporting by Disha in Bengaluru. Editing by Thomas Derpinghaus).
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Police say that 2 people were killed and 5 injured in an active shooter incident in Toronto.
According to an emergency alert posted by the Toronto police on X,?five people were injured and two were declared dead?after an active shooter incident?incident?in Toronto?on Saturday. Five people were found injured with gunshots, according to the police. Two victims were declared?dead on the spot. It was not immediately clear what the condition of?the other victims' were. CTV News reports that the shooting took place?in Midtown Toronto, during a Latin festival called 'Salsa on St. Clair. Police urged people to avoid the area, and to follow the police's instructions as they continue their investigation. A 'Toronto Police spokesperson refused to 'provide a?additional detail beyond the information that was posted on the official X feed of the department. The police?said that updates would be given as soon as new information was?available. There were no immediate details about the suspect, arrests or motive.
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The Tour de France stage nine will be shortened due to the heatwave.
The organisers of the race announced on Saturday that Sunday's stage nine will be reduced by 30 km due to heat risks. However, it will still have its original start and finish locations. In a press release, the organizers announced that the stage from Malemort, originally planned for 185.5km, will now be a 155.5km route. The statement said that Meteo-France had placed the Department of?Correze under red alert because of an intense heatwave. "In light of that... the race is going to?divert the original route in the neutral area, taking the D921 from Brive-la-Gaillarde and heading straight to Lanteuil 147.8km from the finish at Ussel." Western Europe has experienced the warmest June in?record. This led to an increase in deaths due to heat. The heat forced French nuclear reactors to reduce output on Friday. The organisers stated that "all government offices, local authorities and security forces as well as emergency and health services and accredited civil protection organisations, volunteers, and other stakeholders are fully committed to making sure this stage runs smoothly." After the eighth stage, the four-time Slovenian champion,?Tadej Pogacar, is leading. (Reporting by Vincent Daheron; Writing by Chiranjit Ojha in Bengaluru)
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Iran's supreme Leader vows revenge for the slain father
Ayatollah?Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, issued a written statement on Saturday threatening vengeance on behalf of his father and predecessor. He added that the vengeance would not be limited to Iran alone but also depend on the "free people" around the globe. The statement, read out on state TV, said that revenge was "the nation's demand" and "must definitely" be carried out. Ayatollah Khamenei died in an airstrike by the U.S. and Israel on?February 28 at the beginning of the war. The statement stated: "We promise to avenge all martyrs and criminals in these two wars, and the blood shed by the martyred leader." Mojtaba Khmenei has not been seen in public by Iranians since March 8, when he was named supreme leader. Senior sources claim that he suffered facial disfigurement as well as other injuries. The statement stated that "whether we are there or not, this will be achieved, and soon, every free person in the world will fulfill their part of this divine task." The U.S.-Iranian exchange of fire this week raised doubts about the truce that Washington and Tehran agreed to end their four-month war. Iran claims the deal will bring major economic benefits. Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire was over on Friday, but added that both countries agreed to continue talks. The continued absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from the public eye - there have been no photos, videos or audio recordings published since the air attack - has increased the uncertainty facing Iran. Some Iranians say the new leader should be seen, even if injured. With the support of the Revolutionary?Guards, he became the supreme leader. Ayatollah Khamenei was buried at the country's holiest site, according to state media, on Friday after massive crowds attended his funeral. (Reporting and editing by Enas Alashray, Ahmed Elimam, Tomasz Janovski, Joe Bavier, Thomas Perry)
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Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing two people and injuring 19 others
Officials said that Russia attacked Ukraine on Saturday with drones and missiles, killing two people and injuring 19. Kyiv is waiting for supplies of air defense munitions due to a shortage, which has left the country vulnerable to Russian attacks. A drone attack and a missile attack using ballistic, cruise, and cruise missiles in Kyiv's capital caused 11 injuries. "Civilian infrastructure had been hit before the air raid warning was issued," said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who added that rescuers are working at the scene. "Our defenders were able to shoot down the majority of the targets, but not ballistics," he said, calling on Ukraine’s allies for a quick delivery of the air defence support packages agreed at the NATO Summit this week. Ukraine's Air Force said that Russia had launched six ballistic rockets, six cruise missiles, and 121 drones. It also added that at least two cruise weapons and 111 drones were?downed. A drone struck a civilian enterprise located in Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, injuring seven people. UKRAINE REQUESTS SUPPLIES FROM ALLIES In the last month, Ukraine has been largely unsuccessful in destroying ballistic missiles that travel at speeds several times faster than sound. The Ukrainian government has asked allies for more munitions and urged Europe to collaborate with Kyiv in developing its anti-ballistic system. The U.S. president Donald Trump announced this week that Ukraine would be given a license to manufacture its own Patriot missiles. After the attack on Saturday, Zelenskiy demanded that "those projects" move as quickly as possible. In recent weeks, Russia has intensified its attacks against the capital. In the last month, more than 60 people have been killed in strikes against Kyiv and its surrounding area. Kyiv has, on the other hand, 'been pressing Russia's military logistic in occupied Southern Ukraine by conducting strikes against trucks and vessels deep behind front lines. Robert Brovdi, Ukraine's drone forces chief, said that his units had struck 21 fuel tanker ships in the Sea of Azov over night, along with seven other cargo and supply vessels, bringing this week's total to 76 vessels. Max Hunder, Kyiv (Reporting and Editing by William Mallard Tomaszjanowski and Barbara Lewis).
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Trump Administration rule weakens protections of threatened species
The 'Trump administration' finalized on Friday, a major change to how threatened species are considered by agencies. They removed?regulatory lingo aimed at preventing damage to wildlife habitats and drew a legal challenge. The Endangered Species Act is no longer applicable. It was passed 50 years ago and has been credited for saving the bald eagle and California condor, among many other animals and plants, from extinction. The Endangered Species Act is an important?regulatory factor for government agencies in granting permits to oil and gas, mining and?electrical transmission operations and other activities on federal lands or water. The new rule excludes "habitat destruction" from the definition of "harm" under the ESA. This means that project developers can 'damage places where wildlife lives as long as the wildlife is not directly injured or killed. Interior and Commerce departments said that the final rule would reduce costs associated with permitting and compliance for energy producers, farmers, fishing interests and others. This move is in line with President Donald Trump's desire to reduce the regulations that, according to him, limit American businesses. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that "this?action restores the common sense and respects private property. It provides much-needed clarity for landowners, and it follows the statute Congress passed." The rule was proposed by the administration in April 2025. Earthjustice, an environmental?group, said that it would sue. Earthjustice attorney Kristen Boyles said that for the first time, a president's administration has claimed?that species protected under the Endangered Species Act should not be safe from habitat modifications that destroy where they live, their young or look for food. "Let's be clear: the Trump administration's regulation has no support -- scientific, legal, or public. (Reporting and editing by Nichola?Groom, Sanjeev Miglani, Chizu Nomiyama)
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Cuba's grid goes down for the second time in a week
Cuba's electrical grid went down on Friday, the second time this week and the fourth this year. Cuba's Energy Ministry said on social media that "protocols" were being activated in order to 'begin recovery'. Grid?operator UNE has begun efforts to'restore power' to the island's millions?of?residents. The collapse followed a previous nationwide outage that occurred on Monday. Although the authorities managed to reconnect the grid for most of the island by late Tuesday night, many parts of the country remained without power due to severe fuel shortages. This included Santiago de Cuba. Yailin Garcia, 26, sat outside her dimly-lit cafe and pizza place in central Havana with her 5-month old baby on her shoulders. She and her family opened La Criolla just a few short weeks ago. Friday was the second time that the electrical grid collapsed. She said, "All of the food spoils is an economic loss." She knew that it could be worse. She said that her neighborhood, located on the outskirts the capital, suffers from severe energy shortages. For the past month, her home only received electricity for an hour to two hours a day. After Washington deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in January, Donald Trump imposed a?oil-blockade on the Caribbean Island. Venezuela was Cuba's main fuel supplier, and U.S.-led pressure led Mexico to stop oil shipments. RISE IN TENSIONS After Monday's nationwide power outage, the chronic power failures exacerbated social tensions and sparked scattered protests with pot banging in Havana. The unrest reminded me of the demonstrations that took place on July 11, 2021 when thousands of Cubans marched in the streets to protest the communist government. Havana says that the U.S. embargo on Cuban trade has caused its infrastructure to fail, but Washington claims the blackouts were due to Cuba's mismanaged economy. The U.S. has openly declared its goal to overthrow Cuba's government. It demands democratic elections, and the?release? of prisoners that it claims are held on a purely political basis. In a U.N. General Assembly discussion on Tuesday, U.S. Michael Waltz, the U.N. Ambassador, blamed Havana for the situation, saying, "Change the way you do things and bring the light back on for your citizens." The majority of the countries who spoke at the debate called for Washington to reverse the sanctions and end the blockade that has crippled the island's economy. Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla is Cuba's minister of foreign affairs. He said that the U.S. economic and fuel sanctions were a collective punishment, a violation of human rights for an entire population. He called the U.S. policies towards the island, "cruel" and "ruthless." Reporting by Natalia Siniawski, Ayose Naranjo, and Laura Gottesdiener from Havana. Editing by Daina Bet Solomon and Aurora Ellis.
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Holtec Nuclear Corporation files for US IPO amid surging power demand
Holtec Nuclear Corporation, an energy company in the United States, filed for an initial public offer. Holtec Nuclear Corporation filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday. After a few years with muted issuances the U.S. IPO has experienced a resurgence. Larger deals and AI-linked listing have driven dollar volumes to record levels even though the number of offerings remain?far below previous boom-era peaks. The government's?drive to quadruple U.S. nucleonic capacity by 2050 in order to meet the rising demand for power from?data centres, electric vehicles, and cryptocurrency mining has also benefited energy sector IPOs. Holtec was founded in 1986 and supplies nuclear equipment and manages spent nuclear energy. It also develops small modular reactors, which are said to be more cost-effective than larger models that take years to build. The company has been tasked with restarting the Palisades Nuclear Plant, which shut down in 2022 after more than 50 years of operation. Holtec received $400 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for the construction of?two SMRs on the site. X-energy, Deep Fission and other companies have been publicized this year in order to fund the development of small modular reactors. Holtec, based in Camden, New Jersey, posted a net income of $17.8 mln on revenues of 165.3 mln for the quarter ended March 31 2026. This compares to a net profit of $25.4 mln on revenue of 170.7 mmln a year ago. The IPO proceeds will be used to fund the SMR-300 reactor project, expand manufacturing capabilities and support other growth initiatives. J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs, as well as Citigroup, are the main underwriters of the offering. Holtec plans to list its shares under the symbol HNUC on Nasdaq, Nasdaq Texas and Nasdaq India. (Reporting from Pragyan in Bengaluru. Editing by Jonathan Ananda.
Russell: There is plenty of crude oil in Asia, but the refined fuels are scarce.
Asia's crude oil imports are expected to return to pre -Iran Conflict? levels, but the flow of refined products is still constrained. Fuel prices reflect this supply stress.
According to data compiled by Kpler, the world's largest energy consumer region is expected to import 22.18 millions barrels of crude per day in June. This represents an increase from 20.35million bpd imported in May.
The arrivals in June are still below the 26.76m bpd average for the three months leading up to the United States' and Israel's attack on Iran, which took place on February 28.
The figures are still well above the 8-year low of 18,77 million bpd that was recorded in April, when the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed by Iran.
In July, it's likely that the reopening the narrow waterway where up to 20% of crude oil and refined products were transported before the conflict will enable more oil to be shipped to Asia.
Kpler has tracked only?5.76m bpd in seaborne arrivals for June.
This figure will likely be revised upwards before the end of the month as more cargoes arrive for assessment, but it confirms that China has dramatically reduced its crude imports due to the increased prices caused by Iran's war.
China's seaborne exports fell to their lowest level since February 2018, with Kpler data indicating arrivals of 6.78 million bpd. This is down from an average 11.37 million in the three-month period before the Iran War.
It appears that while crude imports in Asia ex China are on the rise, it is more difficult to return flows of refined products to their pre-war level.
Asia's refiners will export 9.20 million bpd (light and middle distillates) in June. This is up from 6.99 million bpd, in May, and 6.28 million in April.
Although this might seem like a good recovery, the figure for June is still 13% lower than the 10,56 million bpd that was shipped in the three-month period before the beginning of the conflict (February 28).
In many Asian countries the refinery inventories are also down, so that there is a tight market for fuels like diesel and gasoline.
FUEL PRICE PREMIUM
Prices in the region have fallen from their record highs during the conflict but remain elevated in comparison to crude oil prices.
Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, ended on June 19 at $80.57 per barrel. This is an increase of 11.2% over the close of February 27. It's also a drop of 36.3% compared to April 30's war high of $126.41.
Jet fuel was the refined product that suffered the most from the conflict, as it has the smallest buffer of stock and degrades more quickly than other fuels.
Singapore jet fuel
Last week, gasoil, which is the main component of diesel, was priced at $111.61 per barrel. This represents a 22.1% increase from the $91.42 price on February 27. Meanwhile, gasoline
As refiners in Asia begin to receive more crude oil, they are likely to start increasing processing rates and increase the supply of refined product.
The margins of refineries remain high due to the "premium" of fuels over crude. A typical Singapore refinery enjoys a profit of around $11.51 per barrel, which is a 34% increase on the $8.59 average for the last year.
The speed at which refined fuels are able to return to their pre-war levels will depend on the ability of the United States to keep its ceasefire agreement with Iran and the flow of crude through the Strait of Hormuz.
In the medium term, it is more important to track vessel movements in the strait rather than the social media bluster of the various parties involved.
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(source: Reuters)