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CBC.ca

Advocates slam Health Canada's new voluntary breast implant registry, MP 'deeply disappointed'

Health Canada has launched a new voluntary registry that will allow patients and health-care professionals to receive direct alerts about breast implant recalls and safety issues, but some patient advocates and medical professionals say it doesn't go far enough.

Sabres strike twice on power play to defeat Canadiens in Game 1

Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored on consecutive power-play opportunities in reviving Buffalo's anemic special-teams unit, and the Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night.

Grey whale struck by Sea-Doo in Vancouver appears uninjured, 'acting normal,' says researcher

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans was able to assess the animal for injuries on Tuesday.

Alberta voters list leak puts domestic violence victims on edge, organizations say

It's unknown how many people may have been able to access an online database with the personal information of millions of Albertans. The CEO of a domestic violence organization in Calgary calls the situation "disturbing" and says it puts victims at risk.

Anthropic AI says deal struck to use SpaceX data centres

Anthropic on Wednesday said it reached a deal to tap the computing resources of Elon Musk's SpaceX, marking a détente with its one-time critic and ‌a boost for both companies in the high-stakes artificial intelligence race.

Apple argues Liberals' lawful access bill could put users’ personal data at risk

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is facing mounting calls — including from the maker of the iPhone — to amend his lawful access bill amid concerns it will weaken digital encryption and introduce cyber-vulnerabilities.

Honda more definitively halting $15B EV plant development in Ontario, according to reports

Japanese news media reported that Honda Motor plans to indefinitely halt the development of its $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Canada, though Honda Canada said they had nothing to report at this time. Ottawa acknowledged automakers face "significant challenges," but did not say whether the company had updated them on those plans.

'Important that we unite': Canadians cheering on Canadiens in Stanley Cup bid

Hoping to see the Stanley Cup return to the country, Canadian fans from other teams are shifting their allegiance to the Montreal Habs, the only team north of the border that advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs.
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Toronto Star

Bell fires dozens for falsifying workplace attendance following return-to-office mandate

Bell parent BCE said the employees were let go for “clear violations of our code of conduct” following an internal review.

A deadly hantavirus strain has caused havoc on a cruise ship. Here's how you can prevent transmission of the virus

The Andes hantavirus, identified aboard the MV Hondius, can spread through person-to-person contact. The ship is now headed to the Canary Islands.

Mark Carney is in the carbon-price spotlight as environmental and oil groups spar

The Carney government is being pulled in opposite directions on the industrial carbon price anchoring its delayed agreement with Alberta, with environmentalists looking for a quick ramp up and the industry arguing any carbon price is too steep.

Mark Carney suggests he's open to foreign investment in Canadian airports

Canada is willing to let foreign investors buy stakes in Canadian airports, Prime Minister Mark Carney suggested Wednesday, as the federal government considers trying to raise money to fuel its economic growth agenda through the privatization of public assets.

ChatGPT collected 'vast amounts' of Canadians' data without consent, privacy commissioners say

The artificial intelligence company behind the hugely popular ChatGPT collected "vast amounts" of Canadians' personal information and failed to obtain appropriate consent for doing so, a three-year probe from four Canadian privacy watchdogs has found.

Nate Erskine-Smith fires back as Liberal nomination race heats up

Nate Erskine-Smith is accusing Liberal staff from the Ontario legislature of working for a key rival in a heated race for the party's nomination to run in an upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection.

Carney government under pressure on MAID expansion for mental illness

Facing mounting pressure to stop the looming expansion of medical assistance in dying for mental illness alone, the Carney government is refusing to outline its plans.

Toronto wasn’t ready for this winter’s snowstorm. So it wants to spend millions more to make sure it doesn’t happen again

A council committee on Wednesday approved spending $54 million more over the next three years to haul snow from city streets.

Teen charged in shootings at Toronto and Vaughan synagogues in March

The suspect, who was 17 at the time of the shooting, is facing multiple charges.

Toronto mom who threw her baby down garbage chute found not criminally responsible for murder

Azuri Bacchas was just four months old. On Wednesday, his mother was found not criminally responsible for murder due to her schizophrenia.
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Globe and Mail

France moves aircraft carrier group toward Strait of Hormuz for possible defensive mission

The repositioning of the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle and its escorts comes as part of a proposed French-British mission

Judge releases note found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt

Epstein’s former cellmate claimed he discovered the note after the incident in July 2019

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick accused of evading questions on ties to Epstein

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared Wednesday before a House committee investigating sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, trying to explain to lawmakers his contact with the financier after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.

Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak heads for Spain's Canary Islands

A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak left for Spain's Canary Islands on Wednesday after three people, two of them seriously ill, were evacuated, a Reuters witness said. While many residents say they fear its arrival, public health experts are urging calm.

The fog of war only gets thicker when it becomes a war of words

The U.S. and Iran are speaking with each other, around each other and past each other

Protesters block access to Venice Biennale's Russian pavilion

Russia’s participation in the first Biennale since the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine led to Russian punk group Pussy Riot and members of Ukrainian feminist organization FEMEN rushing the exhibition area.

Sam Altman sowed ‘chaos,’ distrust among top OpenAI executives, former technology chief testifies

Elon Musk sued OpenAI in 2024, seeking $150-billion on the grounds that it improperly became a for-profit company

Ted Turner, founder of CNN, dies at 87

Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included groundbreaking news network CNN, has died, CNN reported on Wednesday citing a press release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. This report produced by Freddie Joyner.

Russia warns diplomatic missions to evacuate staff from Kyiv ahead of Victory Day

The Foreign Ministry says Moscow would retaliate if Ukraine attempted to disrupt Russia’s May 9 commemorations

U.S. primary season is beginning. Here’s what that means

The battle to see who runs in the fall is heating up. Here are six things to know
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Global News

Airbus to supply 150 jets to Malaysia’s AirAsia in multibillion-dollar deal

Airbus says the agreement with the low-cost Malaysian airline marks the largest single firm order for A220 planes in the Quebec-based manufacturer's history.

Mexico City nightclub charges Americans $300 cover: ‘This is a political stance’

'It’s very much a response to the many attacks against Mexico from Trump,' the club's owner said in an interview with The Guardian.

Hantavirus strain can spread via humans, WHO says as 62 more feared exposed

The World Health Organization has identified the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can be transmitted from person to person, in passengers who were on the cruise ship.

China calls for ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ as U.S.-Iran war drags on

The Chinese minister’s comments followed an earlier statement by U.S. President Donald Trump that he was pausing his effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment for further detail on the progress in negotiations that Trump mentioned.

At least 26 dead, 61 injured in Chinese fireworks factory explosion

Blown-out walls, columns, and a collapsed roof left the site in ruins, people trapped without access to exit routes and at risk from further explosions.

Volunteer rescuers among 3 dead after yacht capsizes off Australian coast

An emergency response team was deployed after a bystander reported a vessel in distress near the South Ballina break wall in northern New South Wales.

Hantavirus: Possible human transmission in cruise ship outbreak, WHO says

A World Health Organization official said that the cruise stopped at several islands off the coast of Africa, some of which 'have a lot of rodents.'

Driver plows into crowd at shopping area in Germany, killing 2

Photos from the scene showed a car with a battered front and a shattered windshield after the incident, which killed two people and seriously injured three others.

Trump says closed Strait of Hormuz will ‘be dealt with forcefully’

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf accused the U.S. of undermining regional security with the effort to end Iran’s hold on the strait, warned Tehran will respond.
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New York Times

Hantavirus Patients Land in Amsterdam With More Cruise Ship Evacuations Planned

Three people with possible symptoms of the disease were evacuated on Wednesday morning from the MV Hondius before it headed to the Canary Islands.

5 Takeaways From the Last Televised California Governor Debate

Candidates debated housing and insurance policy in the first half, then furiously attacked one another at the end.

Trump Keeps Saying He Wants to Leave NATO. Maybe He Already Has.

For the NATO deterrent to work, Europe and Russia both have to believe that America is coming.

Starmer Braces for Local Election Losses Amid New Era of UK Politics

Polls predict historic losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on Thursday as anti-immigrant Reform U.K. makes gains, and a new era of multiparty politics takes shape.

Starmer Faces a Major Test in a Set of UK Elections: What to Know

Local elections in England, and parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, take place on Thursday. The governing Labour Party is expected to do very badly.

The ‘Perfect Storm’ Hanging Over Britain’s Public Debt

Bond investors are expected to scrutinize the results of critical local elections on Thursday as the war in the Middle East adds inflation pressure on the government.

War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence in Asia

The war in Iran has left China’s neighbors appealing for help, handing Beijing the kind of sway it has long sought.

Howard Lutnick Grilled by Lawmakers Over Epstein Ties

The commerce secretary appeared for hours in a closed-door session on Wednesday with the House Oversight Committee

Jeffrey Epstein’s Purported Suicide Note Is Released by Federal Judge

A federal judge released the note, which Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate said he found in a graphic novel. The New York Times has not authenticated that Mr. Epstein wrote it.

Judge Says F.B.I. Can Keep 2020 Election Records Seized From Georgia

The ruling is the latest in a saga driven by President Trump’s desire for redemption in the state, which he lost in 2020. The county is likely to appeal.

CNBC

It’s not just Big Oil. Wind giants welcome profit beats as Iran war spurs energy pivot

Norway's Equinor told CNBC that the company expects the Iran war to deliver a boost to its transition industries.

Oil rises as U.S.-Iran tensions keep traders focused on Strait of Hormuz risks

Oil prices rose Thursday, as investors continue to assess the latest developments in the Middle East amid concerns over renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S.

SoftBank shares surge over 16% as Japan tech-fueled rally lifts Nikkei 225 to record highs

The benchmark Nikkei 225 surged over 5% to a record high as Japan reopened after extended Golden Week holidays.

Inside India newsletter: Social media is reshaping the world's fastest-growing market for global brands

Social media influencers are urging consumers to read labels and pushing traditional companies to make healthier products or risk being replaced by newer entrants.

Japan's Nikkei 225 tops 62,000 for the first time as Asia markets look past Trump’s Iran threats

Asia-Pacific markets jumped, shrugging off renewed tensions in the Middle East.

CNBC Daily Open: Peace on the horizon (again?)

The U.S. and Iran are close to a memorandum of understanding that would end the war and establish a framework for further negotiations, Axios reported.

China presses Iran against resuming war, urges Hormuz reopening ahead of Trump-Xi summit

China called for a "prompt resumption of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz," though that point was absent in Iran's statement.

Anthropic CEO says 80-fold growth in first quarter explains 'difficulties with compute'

At Anthropic's developer conference in San Francisco, CEO Dario Amodei said the company is 'working as quickly as possible' to provide additional compute.

Uber pops 8% as company issues higher-than-expected bookings guidance

Uber said its net income took a $1.5 billion hit in the first quarter of 2026 due to the revaluation of the company's equity investments.

Trump says Iran will be bombed at a 'much higher level' if it doesn't agree to peace deal

Stocks rose and oil prices plunged on news reports signaling the U.S. and Iran could soon strike an agreement to end the war.

Washington Post

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, threatening already shaky ceasefire

The airstrike on the Haret Hreik neighborhood targeted the leader of the Radwan forces, Hezbollah’s elite and battle-hardened fighting unit, Israeli authorities said.

Trump threatens intense bombing if Iran peace deal is not reached

As talks continue and proposals are exchanged, Washington and Tehran still disagree on what has been agreed.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Canary Islands as Swiss confirm new case

More than 140 people remain on the Hondius, which will take about three days to reach the Spanish archipelago for screening. A local official has criticized the plan.

Why the odds keep rising for the strongest El Niño in a century

It’s the third consecutive month that multiple models have predicted that a potentially record-breaking El Niño could drive global temperatures to new highs.

Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome

The criticism of the pontiff’s stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States.

Pro-Kremlin lawyer’s turn against Putin reveals rift in Russian power circles

Ilya Remeslo was put in a psychiatric hospital after criticizing Vladimir Putin. Now free, he said that he will not stop his crusade against the Russian president.

What to know about hantavirus after 3 died in suspected cruise ship outbreak

A cluster of cases aboard the ship off Cape Verde may be linked to a type of hantavirus found in Argentina that can spread from person to person, the World Health Organization said.

U.S. and Iran exchange taunts as attacks imperil fragile ceasefire

Iran’s foreign minister warned the U.S. should be wary of being dragged into a “quagmire” after tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump keeps changing his timeline for ending the Iran war

The president has repeatedly suggested that the conflict was nearing a conclusion while simultaneously escalating threats against Tehran.

Some Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal

A letter from 30 lawmakers calls on the U.S. to expose Israel’s weapons program, which it doesn’t acknowledge and was built in secret beginning in the late 1950s.

BBC

The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains

A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.

Serving Met officer and four ex-officers investigated for handling of Al Fayed allegations

A serving officer and four former officers are being investigated over the handling of reports against the businessman.

Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship early

They do not have symptoms and health officials say the risk to the general public remains very low.

What is hantavirus and how does it spread? Key questions after outbreak

The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been confirmed in some passengers.

Iran considering US proposal as Trump says war will be 'over quickly'

Mediator Pakistan says it is "endeavouring to convert this ceasefire into a permanent end to this war".

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.

Harry Potter TV series renewed for second season at HBO

Filming is scheduled for autumn later this year and will likely adapt the second book in JK Rowling's series, The Chamber of Secrets.

German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race

The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice.

In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call

The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

Key bridge linking North Korea and Russia almost finished, satellite images show

The road crossing is the latest sign of the deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.

The Independent

Study finds falls after age of 40 could increase future dementia risk

Fall frequency found to have dose-response relationship with dementia risk

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow threatens to hit foreign embassies if Kyiv disrupts Putin’s Victory Day parade

Russian foreign ministry urges countries with diplomatic missions in Kyiv to treat warning seriously

Hantavirus cruise ship latest: Two self-isolating in UK after possible exposure on board, health officials say

The couple could have contracted the virus while on a tour in Argentina, officials have said

‘Why us?’ Tenerife locals fear hantavirus cruise ship arrival will repeat Covid pandemic ordeal

The Spanish government sparked a furious backlash after saying that the virus-stricken MV Hondius would dock in Tenerife by the end of the week. Islanders tell Graham Keeley that the arrival of the ship evokes memories of the pandemic in 2020

What is hantavirus? Symptoms you need to know after deadly cruise ship outbreak

The sickness starts with symptoms including a fever and chills and can quickly become life-threatening

It’s time for mass non-violent protests against Israel, says Palestinian ambassador to UK

Husam Zomlot, Palestine’s new ambassador to London, talks of his childhood in Gaza and calls for mass non-violent protests and South African-style sanctions against Israel with Sam Kiley in the World of Trouble podcast

Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be British Red Cross spokesperson

With just one day to go until the crucial local elections - where the Green Party is expected to make significant gains - Labour has accused Mr Polanski of not being straight with the public

Investigators searching home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart

Authorities are searching the home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996

Oil prices fall sharply towards $100 on hopes of Iran deal

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says US proposal is still being considered

Local elections mapped: Where Labour is facing a ‘calamity’ and the key seats to watch

The governing party could see its worst-ever results on 7 May, experts have warned