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CBC.ca
Married at First Sight UK pulls episodes after brides allege sexual assault by co-stars
Three female contestants from the matchmaking reality show Married at First Sight UK have come forward with allegations that they were sexually assaulted by their on-screen partners.
Vancouver Canucks fire head coach Adam Foote
Assistant coaches Scott Young, Kevin Dean and Brett McLean have also been dismissed as the team continues its makeover.
Heating and cooling buildings is heating the planet, UN says. Here are some solutions
Buildings spew nearly 40 per cent of the world's planet-warming emissions and the amount is growing, says a new UN report. That's partly because fossil fuels still dominate heating and cooling. Here are some solutions from Kenya to Germany to Colombia, and what Canadians could learn.
Jackson Pollock drip painting soars to record $181.2M US sale at auction
A Jackson Pollock artwork highlighting the artist's famed painted swoops, swirls, pours and drizzles soared to an eye-popping sales record at a New York auction Monday evening, fetching $181.2 million US.
Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza aid flotilla vessels, video shows
Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organizers. But Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties.
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon in June due to lingering wrist injury
Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday said he is pulling out of the grass-court Grand Slam event next month because of his lingering wrist injury.
Beloved Montreal café celebrates 70 years of serving community in Little Italy
Caffè Italia in Montreal’s Little Italy neighbourhood has been a family affair for four generations. Those behind and in front of the counter tell CBC about the love that’s gone into the business and the love it gives back.
Calgary police charge high school coach with sexual assault after alleged abuse of minor for nearly 2 years
Drew Alan Robertson, 50, has been charged after allegedly using his position of trust as a volunteer coach at Henry Wise Wood High School in Calgary to groom a 15-year-old and sexually abuse her over the course of nearly two years, police say.
Canadian swim star McIntosh deep into work with legendary coach, aimed toward 5 gold medals at L.A. Olympics
It's head down and full steam ahead for Summer McIntosh as she continues her pursuit of five individual gold medals at the 2028 L.A. Olympics.
Robert K. Irving, prominent Canadian businessman who led J.D. Irving Ltd. and Cavendish Farms, dead at 71
A leading member of New Brunswick's Irving family has died. Robert K. Irving, who was co-CEO of J.D. Irving Ltd., died Tuesday.
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Toronto Star
Trump administration's decision to freeze Canada-U.S. defence board is a gangland threat uttered through clenched teeth
Elbridge Colby's post casts shade on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s growing spotlight, minimizes Canada's defence spending and targets its partnerships.
Extended bar hours for FIFA World Cup will let you fill your cup until 4 a.m.
Bars and restaurants will be allowed to serve booze until 4 a.m. and hours are being extended in select LCBO stores during the World Cup.
Officials call for accountability from Toronto police after latest scandal involving officers arrested in Spain
On Friday, three Toronto police officers were involved in an incident in Barcelona involving a sex worker.
Shampoo and conditioner sold at Costco recalled over possible microbial contamination
The affected product was sold between May 10 and May 12 at Costco warehouses in Ontario and Quebec.
Snowbirds will be grounded after this year until replacement planes arrive
The Carney government said Tuesday it's grounding the more than five-decade old fleet next year with an eye to replacing the aircraft by the early 2030s, but didn't give a specific date for the Snowbirds' return.
Vancouver Canucks fire coach Adam Foote after finishing last in the NHL in his one season in charge
Assistant coaches Kevin Dean, Scott Young and Brett McLean also were dismissed.
Ford minister endures rough ride over Billy Bishop takeover plan
Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria was questioned at the committee studying his bill that allows Queen's Park to seize the Toronto's role in Billy Bishop airport.
Ford Fest to be held in Scarborough ahead of byelection
Ford said the Progressive Conservative event will be June 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Thomson Memorial Park on Brimley Road, north of the vacated riding of Scarborough Southwest.
Toronto police intensify search for 14-year-old girl missing since Friday night
Toronto police and the girl’s family appealed for help Tuesday as the search continues for the 14-year-old.
Toronto’s top breakfast sandwich: Vote now to decide the city’s ultimate favourite. Round 1
Sixteen breakfast sandwich spots, one winner. Cast your vote in our bracket by 11 a.m. each day to help decide who moves on to the next round.
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Globe and Mail
Scientists rule out best and worst predictions for global warming
Fight to curb climate change has dialled back most catastrophic predictions, but international warming goal set in 2015 now no longer possible
Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, 48 boats intercepted, group says
Global Sumud Flotilla says some 400 people were detained with two boats still sailing in the eastern Mediterranean.
Trump says he was 'an hour away' from ordering Iran attack
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. may need to strike Iran again and that he had been an hour away from ordering an attack before postponing it.
Lettuce introduce you to the live frog found in this grocery store salad bag
The frog was named Greg before being released at a pond near the house
'Greg' the frog found hiding in bag of salad released by housemates in Western Australia
When Australian farmer Rhys Smoker announced he’d found a live frog in a bag of lettuce, his housemates didn’t believe him.
No immediate plans for Ebola travel ban, Ottawa says, as deaths rise in eastern Congo
U.S. bans entry from three African countries; WHO chief voices worry about outbreak’s ‘scale and speed’
Police sought San Diego mosque shooting suspects before bloodshed began
Search began after the mother of one of the teens reported that her son was suicidal and had run away
Trump targets Massie, one of his loudest critics, in Tuesday’s Republican primary in Kentucky
Rep. Thomas Massie incurred Trump’s ire by successfully leading a push to release Epstein files and his criticism of the Iran war
Putin visits China as Xi seeks to balance relations with U.S. and Russia
Kremlin has said Putin and Xi plan to discuss economic co-operation between the two countries, but also ‘key international and regional issues’
‘I saw bad stuff,’ says nine-year-old who hid in closet during San Diego mosque shooting
Three men were killed during the attack by two teen suspects, who later took their own lives several blocks away
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Global News
Housemates find live frog inside sealed, store-bought salad bag
The group of friends who found the frog, named it Greg before releasing it at a pond near their shared house in Western Australia.
U.S. tourists arrested after breaking into Punch the monkey’s zoo enclosure
In footage of the trespassing incident, a person in an emoji costume climbs over the barrier surrounding the macaque monkey habitat and drops a small stuffed toy near the monkeys.
U.K. police probe decades-old child sex abuse claims linked to Epstein files
Police in Surrey, the county immediately southwest of London, said in a statement that they are investigating two separate allegations.
NATO jet shoots down Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace
The drone entered Estonian airspace at around noon on Tuesday, coming from Russia and into the southeastern part of the country, the Estonian military said in a statement.
What to know about Ebola outbreak as WHO declares global health emergency
WHO director-general Tedros Abhanom Ghebreyesus said that he is 'deeply concerned about the scale and spread' of the Ebola outbreak.
Bodies of 2 Italian divers recovered deep inside Maldives underwater cave
The bodies were located on Monday as searches resumed after a suspension following the death of a local military diver during a perilous retrieval attempt.
Trump says he’s called off planned Iran strikes ahead of new ‘negotiations’
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway.
Quebec can help France in ‘many areas,’ Emmanuel Macron says
Quebec can help France in 'many areas,' according to French President Emmanuel Macron who welcomed Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to the Élysée Palace on Monday.
Bodies of 4 Italian divers found in Maldives sea cave, foreign ministry says
Italy’s Foreign Ministry said Monday that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives.
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.'
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New York Times
How Google Is Starting to Win the A.I. Race
Despite its early stumbles, Google’s Gemini has leapfrogged ChatGPT in relevance and usefulness. Soon, it will be ubiquitous.
Twist in FIFA Corruption Case: 2 Fugitives Emerge, Seeking a Plea Deal
Federal prosecutors are negotiating with Hugo and Mariano Jinkis, a father and son from Argentina, who after more than a decade suddenly agreed to meet in Brooklyn.
Greg Hyman, Co-Creator of Tickle Me Elmo, Dies at 78
An electronics wizard, he was already a veteran inventor when he collaborated with Ron Dubren on an idea for a toy that giggled. The rest is retail history.
The IRS Thought it Could Fight Trump’s Lawsuit, but it Struck a Deal Anyway
Officials wrote a memo outlining ways to challenge President Trump’s suit against the Internal Revenue Service. The administration is instead creating a compensation fund.
Tickle Me Elmo and the ‘Elmo-Mania’ That Consumed America
In 1996, the giggling stuffed doll turned holiday shopping into chaos, a preview of every sneaker drop, PlayStation launch and Taylor Swift ticket rush to come.
I.R.S. Prohibited From Pursuing Audits of Trump and His Family
As part of the Justice Department’s compensation fund deal, officials vowed not to pursue any matters, including those involving President Trump’s tax returns, that are pending.
Republican Senators Are Livid at Trump’s Endorsement of Paxton
News that President Trump had snubbed Senator John Cornyn of Texas, the four-term incumbent, was met with shock, anger and fear that the G.O.P. could lose his seat.
Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland Receives a Cold Welcome From Locals
After President Trump’s threats to seize the island, Gov. Jeff Landry’s offers of MAGA hats and chocolate chip cookies fall flat.
Woman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Manhattan
The woman had parked her S.U.V., then got out and plunged 10 feet into the uncovered hole managed by Con Edison, prompting an investigation.
Worried About War’s Impact, Bond Investors Push Rates to Highest Level Since 2007
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield hasn’t been this high since the lead-up to the global financial crisis. Across Europe and Asia, yields are also elevated.
CNBC
Trump's past tax returns get protection from IRS enforcement under 'lawfare' fund settlement
President Trump agreed to drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a fund that can compensate allies who were targeted under the Biden administration.
Oil ticks lower as investors weigh mixed signals from Trump on whether U.S. will resume Iran war
Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone a planned military strike on Iran following requests from key Middle Eastern leaders.
Google debuts new AI models, personal AI agents in effort to keep pace with OpenAI and Anthropic
Google made a number of AI announcements at its annual developer conference, rolling out more-advanced models and agentic tools for its expansive user base.
30-year Treasury yield tops 5.19%, highest since before the financial crisis
Global bond markets remain on edge as traders monitor central bank responses to renewed inflation fears.
Trump says he was 'an hour away' from Iran strike decision before he postponed it
Asked how long Iran has to come to the table, Trump said it could be two or three days, or perhaps until Sunday or early next week.
Anthropic hires OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy, former Tesla AI leader
Andrej Karpathy, an artificial intelligence researcher who co-founded OpenAI before getting poached by Tesla, said he's joining Anthropic.
Trump says it's not a 'war.' Insurers with money on the line say it is
Businesses in the Middle East bought insurance that protects against terrorism or sabotage, but far fewer purchased coverage explicitly designed to cover "war."
Bessent urges G7 to help U.S. attack Iran's finances
The Iran war continues to wreak havoc on global oil supply and the broader economy, even as the conflict appears to be locked in an uneasy stalemate.
Home Depot says core shopper is resilient in the face of higher gas prices, sales rise 5%
Home Depot beat Wall Street's expectations on the top and bottom lines, even as some shoppers pulled back on larger projects.
Prosthetics firm's stock plunges as it denies short-seller's Russia 'propaganda' allegations
German prosthetics firm Ottobock fell over 10% on Tuesday in the wake of a report published by US-based hedge fund Grizzly Research.
Washington Post
As Putin visits China, distrust simmers beneath an anti-U.S. alliance
Back-to-back visits to Beijing by the American and Russian presidents are highlighting how China's Xi Jinping is the world leader to be reckoned with and courted.
A ship’s crew risked the Strait of Hormuz. They met with a hail of bullets.
After a month stranded, a ship's Filipino crew voted under mounting pressure to risk the perilous six-hour journey, made treacherous by mines and Iranian attacks.
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing 3
The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.
BBC
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe
The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".
Estonia says Nato jet shot down drone over its territory
Estonia suspects the drone was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming.
Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs for spying on Middlesbrough
Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.
Southampton expelled from play-offs for spying
Southampton have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.
Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".
Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039.
The £100Bn HS2 Debacle
HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”.
Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 93 as Royals boost play-off chances
India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants to boost their chances of reaching the IPL play-offs.
Channel 4 contacted by police after Married at First Sight UK rape claims
A BBC Panorama investigation revealed allegations that two women had been raped during filming.
The Independent
Security guard slain at San Diego Islamic Center saved 140 kids from shooters, cops say
Amin Abdullah stopped the teen gunmen from ‘gaining access to the greater areas of the mosque’
JD Vance says Hunter Biden ‘welcome’ to apply for some of taxpayer $1.8B in Trump’s ‘lawfare’ fund
‘This is about compensating Americans for the lawfare they experienced under the last administration,’ Vance said Tuesday
JD Vance Veep-splains to CNN reporter Trump’s ‘I don’t care’ about Americans’ finances comment in wild WH briefing
Vance is the second senior Trump administration official to stand in for a solo briefing, following Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s star turn there last week
Iran-US war latest: Vice president Vance warns US ‘locked and loaded’ to restart strikes if peace talks fail
The US president earlier said the military may launch “another big hit” on Tehran if a peace deal is not agreed
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
College graduates boo AI talks at commencements amid job market fears
At several campuses, speakers have faced stadium-wide boos when the topic of AI is broached
A third of Republican voters want to move in a new direction and away from Trump, poll finds
A 55% majority of crucial, GOP-leaning independents generally oppose Trump’s policies, survey finds
Chiefs' Rashee Rice ordered to jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of probation
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to serve 30 days in jail after testing positive for marijuana in violation of the terms of his probation for his role in a crash that left multiple people injured on a Dallas highway two years ago
Security guard killed in mosque shooting trying to save others was father of eight
Amin Abdullah was praised for giving his life while saving others
Southampton joins a list of sports teams to be punished for spying on rivals
Southampton has been expelled from the second-tier Championship playoff final after admitting to the unauthorized filming of other clubs’ practice sessions
