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CBC.ca
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.”
Princess of Wales steps out on world stage — and sends signals for Royal Family — in solo sojourn to Italy
A two-day solo trip to Italy by the Princess of Wales sent signals both for Catherine herself and her role within the Royal Family on the world stage.
Marketing your bar for the World Cup? FIFA’s strict trademark rules could land you a cease and desist
To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA branding are, CBC News went through its publicly shared intellectual property guidelines and its hosting addendum with the city.
From LeBron to DeRozan: Breaking down the sports references on Drake's new triple-album
No musical artist, past or present, has immersed themselves in the culture and subeconomy of sport more than Canada’s very own Aubrey “Drake” Graham — and the infatuation is mutual.
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.
Court won't hear case against Kingston doctor ordered to pay back $600k for COVID vaccines
Dr. Elaine Ma, the Kingston, Ont., physician who organized dozens of vaccine clinics early in the COVID-19 pandemic — and who was ordered to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees for those services — says she's feeling somewhat relieved after the latest turn in her legal ordeal.
Sabres quiet Bell Centre crowd with 7 unanswered, beat Habs to force Game 7
The Buffalo Sabres roared back from a two-goal deficit with seven unanswered goals to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 at the Bell Centre on Saturday, forcing a Game 7. The winner on Monday will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.
Alex Smalley grabs lead at PGA Championship, Canadian Nick Taylor 2 shots back
The PGA Championship where no one could take control Saturday is now the major that practically everybody can win.
B.C. approved logging in threatened caribou habitat despite provincial recommendation against it
B.C.'s Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship warned that proposed logging near Quesnel Lake would harm threatened southern mountain caribou habitat. But the Ministry of Forests approved logging in the area anyway, drawing criticism from residents and conservation groups.
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Toronto Star
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 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.
Why Mark Carney and Europe are doubling down on each other
The prime minister's comments about rebuilding an international order “out of Europe” hints at a bold insight and potential plan from a man who is emerging as an architect of the global reordering.
Is your degree already obsolete? Inside Ontario students' scramble to 'future-proof' their careers as AI targets entry-level jobs
A recent grad shifted to comedy. Another decided to embrace the new technology. Four years after ChatGPT launched, students are trying to adapt, fast.
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.”
Drone strike sparks fire on the edge of the UAE's nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran truce
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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…
Canadians, your principled stance about visiting has hurt the U.S. — and kind of helped me
My advice to the U.S. is ... do the opposite of everything you’re doing. Failing that, when it comes to tourism marketing: lean into the schadenfreude.
Defeated by chess: how those who chase greatness in the ancient game often pay a terrible price
Ding Liren was on top of the chess world; then, like some before him, he started to wilt.
Ticks are surging in Ontario this year and Toronto is a 'hot spot.' Here's how to protect yourself
Over 40 per cent more Lyme disease-carrying ticks have been reported in 2026 compared to this time last year.
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Globe and Mail
Drone attack causes fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi
Fire broke out in external electrical generator outside Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra
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
Maldives rescue diver dies searching for missing Italians in underwater cave
Bad weather has repeated hampered efforts to recover the bodies of the Italians
Israel says it killed one of the last Hamas leaders involved in planning Oct. 7 attacks
Israeli military has continued to strike Gaza and miliary targets since a ceasefire went into effect
Pope Leo’s first encyclical to focus on use of artificial intelligence
Public release of the document, expected to outline an ethics-based approach to the technology, may be a flashpoint between Leo and Washington
Jet fuel shortages loom, but widespread flight cancellations provide some breathing room
Rising costs tied to the Strait of Hormuz blockade are forcing airlines to cut flights and raise fares
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Global News
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.
5 Italian tourists dead after exploring underwater caves in Maldives
The tourists were in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres, according to the foreign ministry in Rome.
Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Congo, hundreds of cases suspected
This outbreak comes five months after another deadly spread of the Ebola virus in the central African nation, which led to 43 deaths.
Cuban officials meet with CIA director after country says fuel has run out
Thursday's meeting comes weeks after the Cuban government confirmed it had recently met with U.S. officials amid high tensions over the U.S. energy blockade and growing blackouts.
Eurovision director says door is open for Canada to join song contest
Martin Green told the BBC on Wednesday that 'nothing's particularly come over my desk' from Canada but acknowledged 'we are an open place' for new participants outside of Europe.
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New York Times
Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe
Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, took a veiled swipe at Mr. Trump, saying power should not focus on “one individual.”
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.
We Need More ‘Rabid Partisans’ Like Shane Massey
Defeating a sclerotic rump of a party is no achievement. Instead, one-party rule enables corruption. It fosters stagnation.
Inside the Secret History of the DeGrange Family
One fateful decision 100 years ago created parallel lives. How does a family broken by the bizarre rules of racism heal itself after three generations apart?
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel Comes Second
Five countries boycotted this year’s contest over Israel’s involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna got underway.
Good Luck, Grads!
Is the post-college job market as bad as it seems?
In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months
Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base.
Reports of the Death of Civics Are Greatly Exaggerated
The decline of civic education hit bottom about a decade ago and is at last on the rebound. This fact brings me hope.
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.
For Trump, Soaring Prices Test Voters’ Finances and Patience
Just months before another election that may hinge on the economy, the war in Iran has sent gas and other goods soaring.
CNBC
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.
Cerebras stock falls 10% in first full day of trading after blockbuster debut
Cerebras Systems' shares were lower in early trading Friday, after its blockbuster stock market debut on Thursday.
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.
U.S. sank $970 million in mission that left Haiti worse off. It’s trying again.
A larger multinational security force will have broader authority to combat rising gang violence than its predecessor but could face similar funding challenges.
Tumultuous, bloody week unfolds in Ukraine and Russia after brief ceasefire
A Russian airstrike on a Kyiv apartment complex that killed at least 24 people and a Ukrainian strike on residential buildings and an oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, suggested no end is in sight to the war.
BBC
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
Ukraine's president says the strikes are a "justified" response to deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off".
Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?
Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive.
Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty.
Forty-three arrests after £4.5m police operation to keep rival London protests apart
Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.
'We share same ambition' - Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.
Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down
Locals turned into amateur investigators to help police track down the fuel thieves in the seaside town.
Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield.
The Independent
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Indigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico border
Cancer patients among dozens ‘harmed’ by delayed diagnosis and treatment at NHS trust
Exclusive: Audit of hundreds of women’s cases prompted by concerns that necessary follow-ups were not carried out
Will Labour’s leadership hopefuls reverse Brexit? What Burnham and Streeting have said about rejoining the EU
A row has erupted between Labour over the UK’s relationship with the European Union
Global health emergency declared over Ebola outbreak
WHO director-general says Ebola disease outbreak of international concern after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths
Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz
The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4 and wound 12 others, while debris lands on a Moscow airport
Russian officials say overnight Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least four people including three near Moscow
Iran-US war latest: Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi nuclear plant after drone strike as Trump warns of ‘bad time’
US president says Tehran had ‘better make a deal’ to end the war
Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades
Father-of-two named as Australia’s shark attack victim: ‘One-of-a-kind gentleman’
Man, identified as Perth native, leaves behind two young daughters
Politics latest: Streeting reopening Brexit wars by calling for UK return to EU ‘a bit odd,’ says Nandy
Culture secretary says Makerfield by-election will be ‘tough fight’ for Andy Burnham
