The following news headlines are aggregated from external websites using Google News or RSS feeds supplied with permission for use from the publishers. We provide these headlines for the convenience of our readers and are not responsible for content on external websites (please refer to our privacy policy for more information).
CBC.ca
Are you rethinking holiday travel with tight budgets, and flight chaos?
Major airlines are cancelling flights due to jet fuel prices and many Canadians are avoiding U.S. travel. How are you rethinking your holiday travel? What’s your Plan B for summer fun? And in our second hour, what’s one thing you’re still storing at your parents' house, and why is it still there?
Iconic 125-year-old hotel in Dawson City, Yukon, razed by fire
A Sunday morning fire destroyed the Westminster Hotel, aka the Pit. There were no known reports of injuries or threats to neighboring buildings at this time. It was the town’s de facto living room, a 125-year-old institution where locals gathered and marked life’s milestones.
Man charged after dozens of kittens rescued in animal cruelty investigation in Mississauga, Ont.
Police rescued 57 kittens and eight cats, as well as charged a 38-year-old man with 134 counts for causing unnecessary animal suffering after an investigation into alleged animal cruelty.
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4, wounding 12 others
One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday. Debris fell on Russia's largest airport without causing damage.
U.A.E. reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday, at a time when progress appears to have stalled in efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and restart shipping in the Gulf.
This blind Yukon birder learned to use his ears — now hearing loss means every spring is quieter
76-year-old Brian Lendrum, who is blind, spent decades learning to locate and identify birds by sound. But now, he says, as he ages his hearing is “just very, very gradually going down every year.”
Canada's lack of women's prisons makes rehabilitation harder, experts say. What's the answer?
Experts say the lack of women's prisons in Canada hurts rehabilitation chances for the women sent to prison across the country every year, posing a challenge for both the inmates and the broader society they'll eventually return to.
A restaurant in a village of 1,500 is getting major recognition in Quebec — and Canada
This month, the quiet but powerful reputation of Auberge Saint-Mathieu was echoed by some of the industry's biggest distinctions, including the Michelin guide.
Moving to Canada was an unpleasant shock. Then I experienced my first snowfall
Moving to Canada is a dream for many in Dubai, writes Sidra Mundia, but the challenges of living in Regina came as a rude shock. Her first snowfall brought a reset.
Advertisement - content continues below
Toronto Star
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set to win second straight NBA MVP award: reports
The Hamilton product, who beat out Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, was second in the league in scoring, averaging 31.1 points on 55.3 per cent shooting from the field.
Maple Leafs part ways with assistant GMs Brandon Pridham, Derek Clancey
Former head coach Craig Berube was also fired on Wednesday.
Canadian's hantavirus case confirmed by national laboratory test
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the risk to the general population in Canada remains low.
A sunny Sunday in Toronto as summer-like heat arrives for Victoria Day weekend
Environment Canada says the first spell of hot and humid weather is expected from Monday at noon through Wednesday at 4 a.m.
TTC talks with electrical workers stretch into Sunday after missing extended deadline
If a deal isn't reached and CUPE Local 2 workers go on strike or are locked out, it would be the first work stoppage for TTC workers since 2008.
Man dies following overnight Etobicoke apartment stabbing, suspect arrested
Police were called to reports of a stabbing in an Etobicoke apartment around midnight.
More affordable housing, declare independence — and praise the Jamaican patty: Here's what these Torontonians would do if they were mayor
The latest instalment in the Star’s series asking notable Torontonians and readers what they would do if they had the power of the city’s mayor.
The RCMP wants another Black Hawk helicopter. Not so fast, says Transport Canada
The RCMP wants one more Black Hawk helicopter to help it patrol the Canada-U.S. border — but the federal government's own regulations are preventing one of its suppliers from bringing another one into the country.
Inside the life of a Hells Angels gambling collector — dodge your debts and ‘here comes the guy who does the fingers’
“If that doesn’t work, here comes the leg-and-arm guy.”
The World Cup will give soccer a boost in Toronto. A 'massive' problem may not allow it to grow
In Ontario, there are 309,000 registered soccer players, compared to 206,000 in hockey. The city’s soccer players are struggling to find places to play.
Advertisement - content continues below
Globe and Mail
Drone targets UAE nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran ceasefire
A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on its perimeter. There were no reports of injuries or radiological release, but it highlighted the risk of renewed war as the Iran ceasefire remains tenuous.
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, after 80 suspected deaths and nine laboratory-confirmed cases.
What we know so far about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Outbreak caused by Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus does not yet meet criteria of pandemic emergency, WHO says
Taiwan won’t be sacrificed, President says in response to Trump-Xi summit
President Lai Ching-te says U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are a security commitment based on law
Drone attack causes fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi
UAE has hosted air defences and personnel from Israel, which attacked Iran with the U.S. on Feb. 28
WHO declares global health emergency as Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda kills 88
Outbreak does not meet criteria of pandemic emergency as WHO advises against closure of international borders
Tens of thousands march in London at rival immigration, pro-Palestinian rallies
Police deployed 4,000 officers in what they called their biggest public order operation in years.
ISIS second in command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, has been killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces in the northeast of the African country, according to U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterpart in Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Israel says Hamas military chief killed in air strike on Gaza
Israel's military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas' military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting.
Bulgaria wins country’s first-ever Eurovision Song Contest
Israeli competitor Noam Bettan came second after a contest clouded by protests against the country’s participation
Advertisement - content continues below
Global News
China condemns Conservative MP’s Taiwan trip after ambassador’s warning
China claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan, and says by allowing MPs to travel there, Canada is 'interfering in China's internal affairs.'
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
Ebola is highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare, but severe and often fatal.
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE power plant shaking Iran truce
Fighting has also heated up between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon despite a nominal ceasefire there, further straining the wider truce.
Carney urged to take action amid Trump’s abortion ‘gag rule’ for developing countries
The aid sector is hoping Canada renews its 10-year commitment to funding health services through a gender lens, which expires in 2030.
U.S. links Toronto consulate shooting to alleged Iranian-backed commander
An man has been charged with terrorism offences in the U.S. and is accused of helping direct the March shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto and other attacks.
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Maldives military diver dies searching for bodies of 4 Italians in an underwater cave
A Maldivian military diver died during a dangerous mission to recover four Italian divers believed trapped inside an underwater cave in the Maldives.
Canadian firearms company says rifles ‘fraudulently diverted’ to Russia
Cadex Defence said its high-precision rifles went to Russia without its knowledge and it had cooperated fully with Canadian authorities.
Pair of giant pandas from China set to shack up at Atlanta zoo
The pandas' travel date has not been announced, but the move comes as part of a conservation partnership between the U.S. and China.
Pentagon cancels plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland, drawing outrage
Gen. Christopher LaNeve, the U.S. Army's acting chief of staff, confirmed the decision during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee but did little to explain it.
Advertisement - content continues below
New York Times
What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race
He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.
Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Nation at Prayer Rally in D.C.
The nine-hour prayer event features speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that connects the nation’s founding with Christianity.
The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World’s Wealthiest Nations
Iranian attacks and the stoppage of seaborne transit have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports, stalling the economic pivots intended to anchor the country’s growth.
A Young Socialist Mayor, Starbucks and the Tension Over Soaking the Rich
Seattle voters elected Mayor Katie Wilson as tensions rose over wealth inequality, but as Starbucks, one of the city’s most iconic companies, expands in Nashville, she is finding her limits.
Trump Tightens Grasp on G.O.P. as Cassidy Loss Shows Cost of Defiance
The defeat showed the president’s dominance in his party, even as a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major Republican liability in the midterms.
How the Reputation Firm Terakeet Failed to Fix an Epstein Friend’s Image
Terakeet, a reputation management firm, used online tricks to downplay the friendship of the Goldman Sachs general counsel, Kathryn Ruemmler, with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It wasn’t enough.
To Critics, Trump Remarks Reveal a Billionaire Out of Touch
The president has never pretended to be an ordinary American, but a recent “truth bomb” has opened him to criticism that he doesn’t grasp the economic strain of his war with Iran.
W.H.O. Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
Just a day after the announcement, cases were confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. There is no approved vaccine for this species of Ebola.
Why Neutral Maps Could Empower Black Voters as Much as the Voting Rights Act
Our simulations debunk the notion that the act created artificial minority districts that wouldn’t otherwise exist.
Here’s the Trade Deal That Trump and Xi Should Have Reached
For this to happen, however, both men would need personality transplants.
CNBC
Trump warns Iran to 'get moving' or 'there won’t be anything left'
The president has previously threatened to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran, a potential war crime.
G7 finance ministers to meet amid warning of economic consequences of prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure
G7 finance ministers are due to meet in Paris on Monday and Tuesday as long-term borrowing costs surge.
UAE says its decision to leave OPEC was a strategic economic move, not a political one
The United Arab Emirates, which joined OPEC in 1967, announced last month it was leaving the oil producer group on May 1.
Why J&J thinks its new psoriasis pill could be one of its biggest drugs ever
Investors are counting drugs like Icotyde to accelerate J&J's revenue growth rate.
Meet the pilots flying Spirit Airlines' yellow jets to the desert
Special pilots have been moving Spirit's fleet of yellow jets to the desert.
From train travel to staycations: How holidaymakers are adapting to airlines' jet fuel shortage
"I think people will increasingly decide, let's book Portugal, Spain, Italy... let's avoid the Middle East or going long haul," Ryanair's CEO told CNBC.
A state banquet, selfies with Musk and Huang's noodle run: The spectacle of Trump's Beijing visit
The visit was full of friendly overtures, orchestrated pageantry, business dealmaking, and headline-grabbing sideshows.
Russia's Putin to meet China's Xi in Beijing from May 19-20, Beijing and Moscow say
Putin's trip follows shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.
Why Taiwan became the defining issue in the Trump-Xi talks
U.S. President Donald Trump had said arms sales to Taiwan would be on the agenda for his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping which ended Friday.
Trump says China and Taiwan should 'both cool it'
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Washington Post
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three
The attack, the largest and most deadly on Russia's capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.
Xi, in summit victory, projected stability and conceded nothing to Trump
There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.
Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan accused of financing genocide, has died
The ethnic Hutu tycoon was indicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for allegedly arming Hutu militias that massacred more than 800,000 mostly ethnic Tutsis in 1994.
Trump says top Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria strike
Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.
Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president
A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.
BBC
Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls
Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.
Osula stars as Newcastle increase West Ham's relegation worries
William Osula scores twice as Newcastle soundly defeat West Ham United 3-1, to leave Nuno Espirito Santo's side on the brink of relegation from the Premier League.
London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
Two police officers 'seriously injured' and 14 arrests during Celtic disorder
Riot police had to clear the streets after thousands of fans gathered in Glasgow to celebrate a fifth successive Scottish Premiership title.
Sinner speeds into history by completing 'Golden Masters'
Jannik Sinner wins the Italian Open in Rome to become only the second man in history - and easily the youngest - to claim all nine ATP Masters titles.
Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.
England see off spirited France to clinch Six Nations
England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women's Six Nations title in Bordeaux.
England see off spirited France to clinch Six Nations
England combine nerve and accuracy to overcome France and a raucous record crowd and clinch their eight successive Women's Six Nations title in Bordeaux.
How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
The Independent
Hawaiian tourist who allegedly bragged ‘I’m rich’ after hurling rock at endangered seal gives new reason for actions
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk faces prison and substantial fines if convicted of harassing a protected animal
Indigenous leaders say US-Mexico border wall is desecrating sacred sites
Contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites, say local indigenous people
Wild bald eagle hatchlings may be US city’s first for more than 100 years
Two bald eagle hatchlings have been spotted in a Chicago park in what experts believe is a first for the Windy City
Iran-US war latest: Trump warns Tehran ‘clock is ticking’ after phone call with Netanyahu
A drone strike has sparked a fire at an electrical generator at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi
Swatch forced to close UK stores after huge queues for new watch spark safety crisis
Swatch forced to close a number of stores for a second day following launch of new pocket watch
Developer can’t get no satisfaction as Jagger wins battle to stop Thames tower block
The plan has been rejected as it would ‘cause a dramatic change to the skyline’
Barbra Streisand won't attend Cannes Palme d'Or ceremony after a knee injury
Barbra Streisand says she won’t attend the Cannes Film Festival ceremony where she was to receive an honorary Palme d’Or after sustaining a knee injury
Maggots are still being used by doctors across the US. Here’s why
The FDA approved medical use of ‘nature’s microsurgeons’ more than 20 years ago
Cate Blanchett laments that the #MeToo movement 'got killed very quickly' in Hollywood
Cate Blanchett says that the #MeToo movement “got killed very quickly” in remarks at the Cannes Film Festival
Cuba stockpiles drones and creates list of American targets amid U.S. blockade and takeover threats, report says
Cuba is in the midst of a humanitarian and energy crisis after months of a de facto U.S. blockade on oil imports
