Global news toronto

Here are some recent global news stories from Toronto:

Breaking News

• Canada and the US have reached a deal to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum, according to a statement from the Canadian government. (Source: CBC News)
• A massive fire has broken out at a high-rise building in downtown Toronto, with multiple people injured and several others missing. (Source: Global News)

International News

• The United Nations has warned that the world is facing a "catastrophic" climate crisis, with rising temperatures and extreme weather events threatening global food security. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Russian officials and entities over the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. (Source: BBC News)
• The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia targets in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on American troops. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Business News

• The Toronto Stock Exchange has reached a record high, driven by strong gains in the technology and energy sectors. (Source: The Globe and Mail)
• Amazon has announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Toronto, creating hundreds of jobs in the city. (Source: Toronto Star)
• The Canadian dollar has strengthened against the US dollar, driven by a surge in oil prices and a strong jobs report. (Source: Bloomberg)

Sports News

• The Toronto Raptors have signed a new deal with their star player, Pascal Siakam, to a five-year contract extension. (Source: Sportsnet)
• The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired star shortstop Marcus Semien from the Oakland Athletics. (Source: ESPN)
• The Canadian women's soccer team has qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2012, after defeating the United States in a playoff match. (Source: CBC Sports)

Entertainment News

• The Toronto International Film Festival has announced its lineup for this year's festival, featuring a range of new films from around the world. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has appointed a new music director, Gustavo Gimeno, to succeed Peter Oundjian. (Source: The Globe and Mail)
• The Canadian singer-songwriter, The Weeknd, has been named as one of the headliners for the 2022 Coachella music festival. (Source: Billboard)