QtrendsTwo people were killed and four wounded in a mass shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St Clair Latin street festival. The US launched military strikes on Iran after an attack on a civilian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating against Gulf Arab states and closing the strait. Argentina beat Switzerland in extra time to reach the World Cup semifinals against England. An NYT investigation tracked a Russian spy operating out of Aeroflot's Tokyo office, smuggling high-tech equipment for the Ukraine war.
A mass shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St Clair street festival late Saturday night left two people dead and four others wounded. Police reported the incident at Canada's largest Latin street festival, which was packed with attendees. The suspect remains at large and authorities are investigating. The shooting has shaken the city's cultural community.
A New York Times investigation tracked down Maksim Vladimirovich Filchenkov, a Russian spy operating from Aeroflot's Tokyo office. Filchenkov is reportedly part of Russia's 20th Directorate of military intelligence, tasked with smuggling high-tech equipment into Russia to support the war in Ukraine. The investigation details how the state-owned airline has long been used as cover for Russian intelligence operations.
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to advance to the World Cup semifinals, where they will face England. Julian Alvarez scored the decisive goal in the 112th minute. Switzerland played with ten men for much of the match. The match set up a highly anticipated semifinal clash between Argentina and England.
The United States launched military strikes against Iran following an attack on a civilian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has demanded Tehran publicly guarantee the strait remains open and stop attacks on ships. Iran has retaliated by closing the strait and lashing out at Gulf Arab states. The confrontation marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries.
Iran launched attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar in retaliation for US bombings. Meanwhile, the country buried its longest-serving leader amid widespread anger. Former US President Trump threatened Iran after the funeral saw calls for his killing. The region remains on edge as the conflict deepens.