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CBC.ca
Carney, Pope Leo discuss responsible AI after pontiff warns world to slow development
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Pope Leo about artificial intelligence and the "imperative that AI must serve humanity" — a conversation that comes days after the Pope urged governments to slow down the development of AI systems.
Mayor questions why police brought suspected WW II-era explosive to Stephenville, N.L.
Stephenville Mayor Bob Byrnes says it's "concerning" the RCMP brought the explosive to a residential neighbourhood, sparking distress in the community. Military experts agree: it was the wrong decision.
Supreme Court clarifies trial time limits to avoid having charges dropped over delays
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed two challenges to the Jordan framework on Friday, ruling that the time limits put on criminal trials before charges be thrown out of court are justified under Section 11(b) of the Charter.
ICE agent who faces charges in Minnesota shooting arrested in Texas
The top prosecutor from Minnesota's Hennepin County announced the arrest Friday of an ICE officer charged for shooting a Venezuela-born man in January at the height of a deadly immigration blitz launched by the Donald Trump administration.
South Bow targets 2027 decision on Keystone XL partial revival
Canada's South Bow will decide whether to proceed with its proposed partial revival of the Keystone XL oil pipeline by mid-2027, the company said on Friday, as it announced it has secured the shipper commitments it was seeking to advance the project.
Ottawa orders fresh look at Afghanistan heroism cases, opens door to Victoria Cross review
The federal government will create an independent military honours review board to reassess Afghanistan-era bravery cases, including whether Pte. Jess Larochelle merited the country's highest battlefield decoration.
Record-breaking heat and dry spring leave parts of England without water
Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or facing low pressure during a record-breaking heat wave this week, as high demand followed a dry spring to expose the failings in Britain's aging infrastructure.
Israeli PM says Lebanon ground offensive has expanded past key river
Israeli forces have advanced to positions north of Lebanon's Litani River, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday, as Israel escalates attacks against Hezbollah militants after warning thousands more Lebanese to flee their villages.
Bishnoi gang sent letter to B.C. police force claiming 1,000 foot soldiers ready to carry out extortions
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang purportedly wrote police in Abbotsford, B.C., directly last summer claiming more than 1,000 foot soldiers were ready to carry out extortions, according to a police witness who testified at an immigration hearing Thursday.
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Toronto Star
Who says miserable movies can't be fun? This Toronto theatre is having a 'Bleak Week'
The Revue Cinema series, running from June 1 to 7, features films by the likes of Matt Johnson, Don McKellar and Jacob Tierney.
B.C. World Cup cost estimates spike again, but revenues up too
The British Columbia government says the cost of hosting World Cup matches in Vancouver has spiked again and could reach $729 million.
Carney adviser considering run in B.C. byelection
One of Prime Minister Mark Carney's top advisers, who played a key role in his rise to power last year, is eyeing a run for Parliament in a soon-to-be-vacant riding in British Columbia.
Sneaky Dee's owner says he'll rebuild after demolition, some neighbours skeptical
The developer of the proposed 15-storey building said earlier this week they plan to build a 3,173-square-foot bar and music venue on the ground floor and have an agreement with the owner to let him rebuild Sneaky Dee's there.
Toronto Star takes home two gold, two silver at Canada's top business journalism awards
Five Star journalists were honoured at the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) awards on Thursday.
Canada Post first quarter loss balloons to $205 million as restructuring looms
The Crown corporation's massive first-quarter loss was fueled by a prolonged labor dispute and shrinking revenues, accelerating plans for a massive corporate restructuring.
Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
The latest Israel-Hezbollah war has left 3,200 people dead in Lebanon and over 1 million people displaced.
Kenneth Law — the Canadian who sold toxic substances to hundreds — pleads guilty to aiding 14 Ontario suicides, admits to role in 79 U.K. deaths
Kenneth Law, 60, ran websites that mailed toxic substances to people seeking to end their lives — police have said he sent at least 1,200 packages to more than 40 countries.
Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund
The fund has generated a fierce backlash since it was announced last week.
Economists pour cold water on recession talk after Canada's economy stalls in Q1
That meets some definitions for a technical recession, though StatCan’s Friday report painted a mixed picture of the economy.
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Globe and Mail
UN places Israel and Russia on blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
Latest report contains harrowing descriptions of abuses at the hands of Israeli and Russian armed and security forces
Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from U.S.
The proposal, unveiled during U.S.-Mexico talks this week, has no provision for content from Canada, sources say
Trump meeting with aides to make final decision on deal to extend ceasefire with Iran
Agreement would extend truce by 60 days as new talks are held on Tehran’s disputed nuclear program
U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump from setting up ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Also bars Trump’s administration from processing or paying any claims through the new US$1.776-billion settlement fund
British victims’ families seek public inquiry into Kenneth Law case
The Ontario man pleaded guilty in a Canadian court Friday to 14 counts of assisting suicide
Blue Origin rocket erupts in massive fireball on launchpad during test
An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX.
Pigeons could have a ‘gut feeling’ in their liver to help them navigate, study suggests
They might be using iron rich immune cells in their livers to detect Earth’s magnetic field, playing a role in their sense of direction
Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
Scientists say they are closer to unravelling the mystery about how pigeons manage to find their way home, no matter how far away they are taken from it. New research suggests they might be using iron rich immune cells in their livers to detect Earth’s magnetic field and help them navigate.
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad during test in setback for Jeff Bezos-owned company
Bezos’ space venture seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s IPO-bound SpaceX
Bondi refuses to answer questions on Trump’s involvement in Epstein files release during testimony
Former attorney-general conceded that the Justice Department had made redaction errors
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Global News
Russia preparing ‘large-scale’ attack on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Russia said on Monday it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in the Ukrainian capital and warned foreigners and diplomats to leave.
Canadian drones will head to Ukrainian battlefield under production deal
The defence ministers of Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement to support the co-production of drones on the margins of the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa this week.
Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent grows
Vladimir Kara-Murza told Global News that mounting military and economic failures have stripped away Putin's strongman image and exposed him as 'increasingly weak.'
Anand calls China ties ‘significant,’ says Canada must safeguard ‘values’
Anand made no explicit mention of human rights in her remarks on Friday, coming shortly after confirmation that a Canadian warship transited through the Taiwan Strait last week.
King Arthur manuscript in private hands for 700 years to go on public sale
Touted to sell for upwards of $2.7 million, the document, which will be available for institutions to purchase in July, is believed to be from the 13th or 14th century.
Trump says U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz ‘will now be lifted’
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz "will now be lifted" after a proposed agreement with Iran has been reached.
Ebola outbreak is ‘very complex,’ but ‘can be stopped’, WHO chief says
“To come here is to really show to the community that they’re not alone," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the airport late Thursday.
Bishnoi extortion gang sent letter to Canadian police warning it had 1,000 gunmen
The letter was disclosed at a deportation hearing Thursday for an alleged Edmonton extortion gang member.
Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, peace talks: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve the agreement, the sources told Reuters, and Iranian state media said the text had not been finalized.
3 people stabbed in an ‘act of terror’ at Swiss train station: authorities
The suspect, who was arrested five minutes after emergency services were alerted, is a 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national who lives in Winterthur.
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New York Times
ICE Agent Wanted in Minneapolis Shooting Is Captured in Texas
Christian Castro, who had been charged with assault in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, was taken into custody Friday morning.
Judge Tosses Citizenship Law Aimed at New Voters in New Hampshire
The judge said the 2024 law “constitutes an unjustifiable burden on the right to vote,” and that new voters should be able to prove their citizenship with a sworn affidavit.
Who Is the Prosecutor Investigating E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits?
Andrew S. Boutros, the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, is said to be overseeing the criminal investigation.
For Wall Street, the Only Thing Worse Than SpaceX Flopping Is Missing Out
Elon Musk and his bankers are working to create a self-fulfilling prophecy for the massive public offering: Make investors feel that the risks of passing it up outweigh those of buying into it.
‘Backrooms’ Is Part of a Boomlet in Movies From YouTube Creators
“Backrooms,” a psychological horror flick opening this weekend, is part of a wave of breakout films from fledgling directors who honed their instincts on YouTube.
Gretchen Whitmer’s Approach to Trump Was Working With the President
Ms. Whitmer, the Michigan governor and one of the country’s most prominent Democrats, has been conciliatory with Mr. Trump. As she mulls the future, her party is split on that approach.
Research Funding Slows Again for Universities Targeted by White House
The National Science Foundation lifted a hold on some grants for Harvard and other universities this week after inquiries from media outlets, including The New York Times.
Louisiana Approves Map Eliminating a Majority-Black District
A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.
Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.
Sky-High I.P.O. Pricing Isn’t Great for Real People
When newly public companies have been valued as richly as SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic seem likely to be, the outlook for ordinary investors has been poor.
CNBC
Trump can't rename Kennedy Center or close it for renovation for now, judge says
"The Kennedy Center is an institution that belongs to the American people, not to Donald Trump," said Rep. Joyce Beatty, who sued over the renaming.
Brent oil price posts biggest monthly loss in six years as market counts on a U.S.-Iran deal
Oil prices fell Friday after President Trump said he would meet in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision about a deal with Iran.
Dell stock skyrockets 32% for its best day ever as AI server revenue soars
Dell reported its fastest pace of revenue growth since returning to the public market in 2018, with AI server revenue soaring 757% over last year.
Mercedes-Benz may be shut out of U.S. market under bill aimed at Chinese automaker ownership
Mercedes-Benz's largest individual shareholder is BAIC, a Chinese state-owned automaker. Sources told CNBC that exemptions in the legislation would not apply.
Blue Origin warns of rocket explosion debris after failed New Glenn test at Cape Canaveral
Jeff Bezos' rocket maker suffered a setback on Thursday as its New Glenn rocket went up in flames.
Trump DOJ 'lawfare' fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds
The DOJ has faced strong criticism for the creation of a $1.8 Anti-Weaponization Fund which could compensate allies of President Donald Trump.
Trump lays out Iran deal demands, says he's about to make 'final determination'
Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Iran war.
Bondi defends handling of Epstein files to House panel
President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi in April after being displeased with her handling of DOJ files about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
SpaceX skeptics have added reason for concern after Musk comments diverge from IPO filing
In a post on X, Elon Musk offered details about SpaceX's deal with Anthropic that weren't included in the company's IPO prospectus.
Nvidia is investing billions into this emerging technology that could change the AI industry
Photonics is considered to be a more efficient alternative to the current process of transferring data using electricity, which could be crucial to the AI boom.
Washington Post
A court in Kenya blocks U.S. plan to keep American Ebola patients in Africa
A facility built by the U.S. military on a Kenyan air base was intended to isolate Americans exposed to Ebola during the growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
After a brutal winter, Ukraine’s drones are breaking Russian defenses
Russia’s advance has suddenly stalled, and Ukraine is fighting on its own terms — a comeback credited to Kyiv’s efforts to steadily strengthen the capabilities of its UAVs.
A condemnation of Putin in glitzy Cannes still angers Ukrainians besieged by war
Andrei Zvyagintsev urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the “bloodbath” — but in Ukraine his remarks elicited ridicule and frustration.
BBC
Fonseca, 19, stuns Djokovic in five-set epic
Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.
Teenage star Fonseca stuns Djokovic in French Open third-round epic
Novak Djokovic's wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.
EU hails Hungary's 'wind of change' and unlocks €16.4bn for new PM Magyar
The deal is a significant boost for Hungary's leader, who has been in office for less than three weeks.
Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
Barcelona sign Gordon in £69m-plus deal from Newcastle
Anthony Gordon is unveiled as a Barcelona player after joining the La Liga champions from Newcastle United in a deal worth more than £69.3m.
Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
Man accused of using hidden camera to spy on UK-based Iranian journalist
The Greek national has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service believed to be linked to Iran.
US judge halts Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund.
Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time
Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.
First of five men found alive in flooded Laos cave rescued
The bedraggled man was led to safety by rescuers after nine days stranded in the cavern
The Independent
The most expensive cities to buy chicken wings during the World Cup have been revealed
The data shows a vast divide in game-day takeout costs across the country, with some cities charging nearly double for the same order
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
Three climbers on Alaska’s Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America’s tallest peak have died, and one was rescued, the National Park Service said
MAGA revolter MTG posts vacation snaps with fellow Trump foe Massie and then shares Charlie Kirk conspiracy theory
Far from the halls of Congress, the duo delivered a mix of thinly veiled and direct attacks on the Trump administration
Photos of rare Euphrates River flooding forcing Syrians inland
Rare flooding along the Euphrates River in northern and eastern Syria prompted officials to urge residents living along its banks to move inland. Heavy rains led authorities to open gates at the Euphrates Dam.
Atlanta police investigate whether their officer had sex with federal judge in the judge's chambers
Atlanta police have launched an investigation to determine if a high-ranking officer found to have had sex with a federal judge in the courthouse is from their department
Ghost town ‘Fordlandia’ that was created by Henry Ford 100 years ago deep in the rainforest must be restored, court rules
It was meant to mimic an idyllic American suburb before it was dramatically abandoned
Giants' Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald Trump
New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter says he felt the need to call out quarterback Jaxson Dart for introducing President Donald Trump because he felt it was his responsibility to show his teammates and others that he is against that
ICE agent accused of shooting a man in Minneapolis crackdown and lying about it is arrested in Texas
He is the second federal agent to be charged over their conduct during the Minnesota crackdown, known as Operation Metro Surge
Iran-US war latest: Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal
Iran still has not lifted its blockade and insists there is no clause requiring Tehran to forego costly tolls, according to Iranian media
More than half of Americans say the cost of living is worse under Trump than at any other point in their lives
New poll results show 53 percent of those surveyed couldn't recall struggling harder to make ends meet
