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CBC.ca

Ex-UCP candidate who says she was branded a racist hopes 'truth can be aired in full' at trial

Caylan Ford is hoping a Calgary courtroom will deliver her justice seven years after her private Facebook messages were leaked to media outlets, a move she says branded her a white supremacist and devastated her life.

Fact check: Old video does not show U.S. naval blockade of Iran

This video has been posted online with false claims that it shows the U.S. naval blockade of Iran. In fact, it's an old video — posted as early as May 2022.

Ford recalls 144,000 F-150s in Canada due to gearshift issue

Safety issue impacts some vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions made between 2015 and 2017. The issue can cause unexpected downshifting while the vehicle is moving.

Heated Rivalry showrunner Jacob Tierney to release behind-the-scenes book

A new book from Jacob Tierney promises an inside look at how Heated Rivalry became a global television phenomenon — packed with scripts, insights and behind-the-scenes moments.

Lockheed Martin officials coming to Canada to tout maintenance plan for F-35s

Senior executives from Lockheed Martin will be in Quebec on Tuesday to confirm that they plan to service Canada's F-35 aircraft at the L3Harris facilities in Mirabel that are currently used to maintain the CF-18 fleet.

Sexual assault charges stayed against Alberta spiritual leader, wife

Sexual assault charges against a self-styled spiritual leader and his wife in the Edmonton area have been stayed.

Calls grow for Starmer to resign, as the shadow of Epstein still looms large over 10 Downing St.

Calls are growing for Keir Starmer to resign after it was revealed that Peter Mandelson, who was a close friend to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, failed a security vetting process but was appointed as the U.K's ambassador to the U. S. anyway.

Alberta commits to restore power line with Montana to capacity, potentially easing trade tension

Alberta has mandated a goal to restore the Montana-Alberta intertie to full capacity, whenever reasonable, potentially providing some relief to a trade irritant cited by U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade representative last year.

Acting ICE director to leave as controversies, funding questions continue to swirl around agency

Todd Lyons, acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is planning to depart at the end of next month. Lyons's boss Markwayne Mullin at the Department of Homeland Security says he hopes that the Trump administration can carry out deportations "in a more quiet way," after several deaths and a drumbeat of negative media coverage.

One-time GST top-up to land in Canadians' accounts in June, Grocery Benefit in July

The Liberal government's groceries benefit and GST top-up announced in January will begin landing in Canadians' bank accounts in June.
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Toronto Star

Doug Ford's office defends purchase of $28.9M jet that critics call his 'gravy plane'

With widespread criticism of the jet purchase, his spokesperson noted "as part of the job of being premier of Ontario, there is extensive travel within Ontario, a province twice the land mass of Texas."

Air Canada suspending five routes amid skyrocketing jet fuel prices, concerns of shortages

The airline said it made the decision to halt service after jet fuel prices sharply jumped due to war between the United States and Iran.

Despite Pierre Poilievre's claims, Mark Carney's majority is not an ill-gotten gain

The Conservative line of attack is questionable or inaccurate in several respects.

Navdeep Bains to leave Rogers, clearing decks for Ontario Liberal leadership bid

The announcement of Bains's departure from Rogers came two days after the Star revealed the former federal cabinet minister was considering a run for the provincial Liberal leadership, which will be decided Nov. 21.

Canada to cut 53 jobs from board that oversees asylum claims — sparking fears of further delays and backlogs

Job cuts at the Immigration and Refugee Board are happening despite significant delays in refugee and asylum claim processing times, union warns.

Toronto Tempo to build $100-million practice facility at Exhibition Place. Here's what you need to know

The multi-use facility, which will be fully funded by the Tempo, is expected to include two WNBA regulation courts and state-of-the-art player amenities.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Trump imposed the blockade earlier this week after Iran restricted traffic through the strait due to fighting in Lebanon.

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at attracting $1 trillion in investment

The summit comes after a globe-trotting year for the prime minister, who has held meetings with investors and businesses around the world to gin up interest in putting money into the Canadian economy.

Driver charged following death of Hamilton Mountain crossing guard

Keith Brewster was on his way to work when he was killed in the intersection of Mohawk and Upper Wentworth last November.

Sun and a short break of rain in Toronto Friday, before a mostly wet weekend

Friday is predicted to bring a reprieve from the heavy rain seen during the week, with a mix of sun and clouds. More rain moves in for the weekend.
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Globe and Mail

Canada skips U.S.-sponsored military exercise in Africa as it reviews resources

Decision could signal that Department of National Defence is stretched thin, with growing list of commitments elsewhere, analyst says

Hungarian campaign posters going for hundreds of dollars online

Even those of fringe parties are up for sale, and posters of the outgoing Fidesz party can be had for a few bucks

U.S. negotiators would do well to read some Iranian poetry. It matters, greatly

Iranians have a deep sense of their long history and complex culture, the kind of things that can’t be destroyed by bombs

Israel’s ceasefire with Lebanon shows Trump’s desire for way out of the wider war

U.S. President appears on the verge of ending conflict with Iran as suddenly as he launched it

What you need to know as U.S. and Iran say Strait of Hormuz open to commercial ships

Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports 'will remain in full force' until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program. The narrow, bending waterway has been the subject of global attention since the war in the Middle East between the U.S. and Israel, and Iran, began.

U.K.'s Starmer says 'staggering' he was not told of Mandelson vetting failure

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday it was 'staggering' that he had not been told that former ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting.

Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

In a highly polarized Congress, the need to guard against the prediction markets being used for insider trading has become rare common ground

France, England hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. not part of planning for the initiative, which France’s Macron said was ‘strictly defensive’ in nature

Pope Leo debuts new, forceful speaking style as he steps onto the world stage

Pontiff has been issuing sharp denunciations of war and inequality that have sparked repeated attacks from Trump

Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine days on the run

The male wolf burrowed out of his enclosure at the O-World zoo in Daejeon on April 8
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Global News

Multimillionaires band together in effort to save beached whale in Germany

Since his first sighting, the whale has been trapped several times and freed with human assistance, but has become stranded again and is now fighting for his life.

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal. What does it entail?

The deal is meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran negotiations but one that will see Israeli forces maintain positions deep inside southern Lebanon.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open amid ceasefire, oil prices plunge

Oil prices plunged by about nine per cent on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic.

U.K.’s Starmer faces calls to quit over Mandelson security vet. Here’s why

The new information that Mandelson initially failed the vetting, but was still given the role, increases the political pressure on Keir Starmer.

Life-jacket from Titanic survivor to be auctioned, expected to fetch $648K

The life jacket was worn by Laura Francatelli, a first-class passenger, who was among about 700 people who survived the ship's sinking.

U.S. tourist held in Zanzibar after his fiancee dies following arguments

Joseph Isaac McCann, 45, was questioned by police, four days after his partner, Ashly Robinson, 31, was found dead in a luxury villa in Zanzibar on her birthday trip.

Prince Harry says Princess Diana’s death made him not want to be a royal

Prince Harry, during his 20-minute address, spoke about his experience with mental health and how grief, after the death of his mother, has impacted his life.

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire for peace talks

Trump told reporters after the ceasefire was announced that Lebanon and Israel would work toward a longer-term deal, and said Lebanon had agreed to 'take care of Hezbollah.'

U.S. military ‘locked and loaded’ on Iran’s power plants, Hegseth says

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Iran needs to choose wisely as it prepares for negotiations with the United States.

Carnival cruise passenger wins $300K lawsuit after being over-served alcohol

Carnival was ordered to pay US$300,000 to Diana Sanders after a jury found that the company was negligent in serving her at least 14 shots of tequila in just over eight hours.
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New York Times

Contours of Pied-à-Terre Tax in New York City Begin to Take Shape

As state leaders determine how much owners of high-priced second homes in New York City may have to pay, they are also wrestling with opaque L.L.C.-ownership issues.

Midwest Forecast to See Strong Storms on Friday

The Midwest has faced day after day of weather warnings this week.

Prosecutor Withdraws From Trump Team’s Investigation of Ex-CIA Director John O. Brennan

A career Justice Department lawyer, Maria Medetis Long, in Miami is said to have raised concerns about whether the evidence justified moving forward with a bid to prosecute John O. Brennan.

Supreme Court Sides With Oil Companies in Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits

The companies had asked the justices to clear the way to move environmental lawsuits out of state courts, to friendlier federal venues.

Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say

Statements from President Trump and Iran aimed to raise confidence in the safety of the waterway, but shipping experts said risks remained.

Federal Appeals Court Opens Door to Moving Trans Inmates Under Trump Gender Order

A three-judge panel gave a group of 17 transgender women a few weeks to seek further recourse in court before their transfer to men’s facilities could take effect.

Stocks Extend Rally as Tensions Ease Over War in Iran

The S&P 500’s rise on Friday caps a striking three-week streak, powered by investors’ optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and strong corporate earnings.

In ‘Famesick,’ Lena Dunham Diagnoses Celebrity, Illness and Herself

This unusually unfiltered memoir takes us to the hospital, to therapy and to the sometimes hostile set of “Girls.”

NYC Doorman Strike Averted After Agreement Is Reached With Building Owners

The deal affects about 34,000 apartment building workers. The last time they had staged a walkout was in 1991.

A Paris Court Just Rewrote the Rules of Corporate Morality

The profit motive was on trial. The verdict was scathing.

CNBC

Anthropic's Dario Amodei to meet with White House about Mythos

The meeting comes less than two months after President Donald Trump blacklisted Anthropic.

U.S. oil price plunges below $84 as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears

Oil prices tumbled more than 11% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open amid a ceasefire deal with Lebanon.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping but Trump says U.S. blockade still active

The Strait of Hormuz has remained almost completely closed as the U.S. and Iran have disputed the terms of their ceasefire agreement.

Tanker diplomacy: Trump faces tests from Havana to Hormuz

From Cuba to the Persian Gulf, Trump is expected to face fresh challenges across a new arc of tanker diplomacy.

Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns

The International Energy Agency warned Thursday that Europe is going to run out of jet fuel in as soon as six weeks.

Trump says war in Iran is going 'swimmingly' and 'should be ending pretty soon'

President Donald Trump's latest prediction on the end of the war against Iran came hours after Israel announced a ceasefire with Lebanon.

Nvidia AI chip rivals attract record funding as competition heats up

A growing crop of startups are set on challenging the chip giant's supremacy.

U.S. tech companies ramp up government lobbying amid Iran war uncertainty

A White House spokesperson told CNBC the administration had been working with industry leaders to mitigate disruption brought about by the conflict.

Israel's central bank chief pins hopes on peace as economic shock looms

Israel's central bank governor hopes a swift resolution to the wars in Lebanon and Iran can ease a growth shock.

Asia markets mostly fall as fragile Middle East ceasefire tempers sentiment

Most Asia-Pacific markets traded lower Friday as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire tempered risk appetite, even after Wall Street closed at fresh record highs.

Washington Post

Trump says Iran has agreed to nearly all his demands

Officials in Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to commercial shipping, but they dismissed the president’s claims of a wider agreement with the U.S.

Irish boxing promoter accused of running guns and drugs is arrested in Dubai

Daniel Joseph Kinahan, a fugitive suspected of leading a powerful gang in Ireland, was arrested Wednesday in a secret operation by Irish and UAE police.

Thousands of displaced Lebanese return as shaky ceasefire takes hold

Even amid uncertainty over whether Hezbollah would uphold the truce, Lebanese residents expressed relief at the prospect of quiet, and aid groups were mobilizing help.

He bought two raffle tickets and won a Picasso worth more than $1 million

Art lover Ari Hodara bought two raffle tickets on a whim for about $118 each. The raffle raised money for Alzheimer’s research.

Even for Europe’s populist firebrands, Trump is going too far

The symbiosis between the president and European nationalists has reached a potential breaking point as he issues genocidal rhetoric and criticizes the pope.

South African politician who drew Trump’s ire sentenced on gun charges

Julius Malema, whose incendiary rhetoric about Afrikaners drew notice on the U.S. right, was handed a five-year prison term for firing a gun at a 2018 rally.

10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal

President Donald Trump announced the agreement, which went into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks.

Trump says Iran agrees to hand over ‘nuclear dust’

Iran has not confirmed Trump’s claim. Giving up its highly enriched uranium would be a major step toward an agreement.

House votes to restore protections for Haitians, defying Trump

Ten House Republicans joined Democrats to oppose President Donald Trump on his immigration policy Thursday, voting to restore temporary protections for Haitians living in the United States.

Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to “promote America First values,” according to a cable reviewed by The Post.

BBC

Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl

Sir Keir and the top official at the Foreign Office at the time are expected to face questions from MPs next week.

UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz

Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.

O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50

In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.

A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks

Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?

Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress".

Key questions facing government over Mandelson checks

It's emerged that Lord Mandelson did not pass inital security vetting checks ahead of taking up the role of ambassador to the United States.

Kensington Gardens shut after claims of drones near Israeli embassy

It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post.

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Japan comes up with new word for days hotter than 40C after blistering summer

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.

The Independent

Small-town city council race ends in a tie and winner will be picked by random draw

Chris Kyle challenged incumbent Bill Otto in a St. Charles City Council election and they both received 572 votes

Iran-US war latest: Tehran disputes Trump’s claim it is handing over stockpile of uranium to US

‘The passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire,’ said Iranian foreign minister Araghchi

So many food service workers are being deported that restaurants are now begging lawmakers for help

Industries including food service, agriculture and hospitality have all raised similar concerns in recent months

Popular beach town creates curfew for all ages - and the lawsuits have already begun

The Virginia Beach City Council voted to implement a 9:30 p.m. curfew for all ages starting Friday, April 17

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are breaking up and phasing out their podcast

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are splitting up

Former Wisconsin man sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for illegal campaign contributions

A federal judge has sentenced a former Wisconsin man to 20 months in prison for making campaign contributions after renouncing his U.S. citizenship

Trump’s Kennedy Center chief threatened to rename Israel room unless more donors came forward – at event to mark October 7: report

The message ‘struck many of us in the room as inappropriate,’ a former Kennedy Center curator wrote

Pilot says Hawaii tour helicopter vibrated and spun before crash killed 3

The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, has told investigators that the aircraft underwent a series of intense vibrations and entered a spin before plunging into the water

US weighs plan to unfreeze $20 billion in assets for Iran in exchange for enriched uranium: report

More than 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium is buried underneath Iran’s nuclear facilities after the US bombing campaign in June

Wife of ex-lieutenant governor mourned by her patients and friends after murder-suicide

Cerina Fairfax, 49, ran a thriving family dentistry practice in the nearby city of Fairfax