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CBC.ca
ISIS second-in-command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces, presidents say
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, U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterpart in Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said.
Paul Boutilier, Stanley Cup champ and former curling executive, remembered for his humility
A Nova Scotian who won a Stanley Cup and a World Junior Hockey Championship and also worked as a university professor and curling executive is being remembered for his humility. Paul (Boots) Boutilier was 63.
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and controversial rescue effort after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany's Baltic Sea coast, Danish authorities said Saturday.
Canadiens could advance to Eastern Conference final with a Game 6 win over Sabres tonight
Series winner will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.
At least 80 deaths reported as Congo grapples with new Ebola outbreak
At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said, as health workers raced Saturday to intensify screening and contact tracing to contain the disease.
Israel kills Hamas military wing leader in strike on Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed the chief of Hamas's military wing, the most senior official from the Palestinian militant group killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting.
Multimillionaire Vancouver developer jailed for ignoring court orders
Developer Helen Chan Sun is the sole shareholder of a company that holds the title to hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Vancouver real estate. But the multimillionaire will spend the next 40 days in a jail cell after repeatedly ignoring orders to come clean with a creditor about her finances.
Ontario has lowered its colorectal cancer screening age to 45. But should it be lower?
Ontario has lowered the screening age for colon cancer to 45 years old from 50. But patients and advocates say with the rising number of cases in young people, the age should be even lower.
In spies he trusts? In Cuba, Trump looks again to CIA chief, rather than a diplomat, to deliver a message
U.S. President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Cuba now includes overtly dispatching a spy chief to Havana to ensure that his demands are clear.
Gen Z has dubbed Jessica the new Karen. Here are my thoughts as a Karen
The name Karen has become synonymous with rude and racist behaviour, unreasonable expectations and undue entitlement. But for Karen Scanlan, it’s just her name.
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Toronto Star
Drake breaks three daily Spotify records for 2026 with new albums
Spotify says Drake's long-awaited "Iceman" album became the most streamed album in a single day in 2026.
Guillermo del Toro honoured at Canadian Film Centre gala
The fundraiser at the Ritz-Carlton also featured Eric McCormack and a couple of Barenaked Ladies.
No service on UP Express, disruptions to GO lines as long-weekend construction impacts GTA transit
From GO Transit and UP Express shutdowns to TTC schedule adjustments, here's what you need to know.
Health Canada recalls more than 43,000 Zwilling kettles due to burn hazard
The recall is related to potential issues with the handles.
Ghirardelli powdered drink mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
The food inspection agency is asking people to check if they have the recalled products and to throw them out or return them to the store.
Classic anime, vintage all-star comedy and a Cher drama screen at Toronto revival cinemas
'Paprika,' 'It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World' and 'Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean' return to theatres this week.
The CJ Kirst show has the Toronto Rock one win from NLL championship
In Game 1 of the best-of-three National Lacrosse League championship, the Toronto Rock beat the Halifax Thunderbirds 13-11.
TTC work stoppage deadline extended, avoiding service disruption
If a deal isn't reached and CUPE Local 2 workers go on strike or are locked out, it would be the first work stoppage for TTC workers since 2008.
Misconduct by Canadian immigration employees included holding two full-time jobs and favouring a romantic partner: Report
105 substantiated cases are revealed in annual misconduct and wrongdoing report, covering investigations in Canada and at foreign missions in 2024-25.
This century-old Guelph estate for $7.85M features two separate lofts, cigar lounge and manicured garden
The home has undergone several renovations over the last 25 years, the listing agent said, marrying the indoor features of the house with a "backyard oasis."
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Globe and Mail
Eurovision contestants set to compete in the 2026 final. Here’s what to expect
Twenty-five countries will perform in one of the world’s most-watched events this evening amid protests and boycotts of Israel’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
With Italian planes and Canadian VR, this elite flight school trains pilots in the art of combat
In Sardinia, Canada’s CAE and Italy’s Leonardo build a model for advanced teaching that they hope to export globally
In a new electoral map, Black voters of Memphis see a fractured future
Tennessee’s redistricting battle is one of many ahead of the U.S. midterms in November
ISIS second in command killed in joint operation, U.S. and Nigeria say
Trump previously accused Nigeria of failing to protect Christians from Islamist militants
Iraqi man charged in NYC synagogue plot after attacks in Canada and Europe
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is also accused in an attacks on a synagogue and the U.S. consulate in Toronto
Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks
A hearing was set for June 24 to learn whether prosecutors will choose to go to a fourth trial
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Global News
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.
Hansen credits Canadian Space Agency for Artemis II success in crew’s visit
Jeremy Hansen told a cheering crowd in Longueuil, Que., that many of the people in the Canadian Space Agency helped make the mission a success.
Police in France alert drivers to ‘unpredictable’ hazard of drunken deer
Police said that drunk animals can be dangerous to drivers if they are not vigilant and shared a viral video of an intoxicated deer in France's Burgundy region running in circles.
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New York Times
How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.
Navy Aircraft Carrier Completes Longest Deployment Since Vietnam
After being diverted for combat with Venezuela and Iran, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after nearly a year at sea.
Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast
The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.
In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the behavior is still rampant.
What A.I. Kant Do
Could we English majors have a future after all?
LIRR Labor Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service
This is the first strike on the service in more than 30 years. It comes after three years of failed contract negotiations, two federal interventions and a volley of last-minute bargaining.
Trump Uses Taiwan Arms Sales as Bargaining Chip With China, in a Risky Move
The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the reliability of U.S. support.
Hamas’s Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike
Izz al-Din al-Haddad took over the group’s military wing in Gaza last year. Hamas officials confirmed Mr. al-Haddad’s death in an Israeli attack.
Man Stole Medieval Skull From Church and Sealed it in Concrete, Police Say
The man disagreed with the 800-year-old relic’s display in a church in the Czech Republic and planned to throw it into a river, police said.
Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.
CNBC
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.
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.
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.
Trump went big on tech stocks in first quarter of 2026, new filings show
Trump bought shares of Amazon, Meta, Oracle, Broadcom, Motorola and Dell worth millions, new ethics disclosure filings show.
Oil prices jump after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America.
Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can't wait to sell them
Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.
Washington Post
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.
In northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won.
A soldier taught a 12-year-old how to disable the fiber-optic drones that Russia has been using to hunt Ukrainian civilians in a campaign the U.N. has labeled a war crime.
In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi’s goal — equal footing with U.S.
The image of peer superpowers during President Trump’s visit displayed a dynamic that analysts say the Chinese have long sought and Americans had resisted.
Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts’
China’s leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump’s effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals.
BBC
Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.
Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase
Celtic chased Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours. In the season's dying embers, they caught them.
Massive queues shut Swatch stores as hundreds clamour for £335 limited edition watch
Hundreds of people queue outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.
Why summers of change beckon for WSL giants
With players departing and improved seasons needed, there could be summers of change for Arsenal and Chelsea.
Tens of thousands join rival marches in London
Thirty-one arrests have been made across the Unite the Kingdom march and a pro-Palestinian protest.
Man City beat Chelsea after brilliant Semenyo goal
Antoine Semenyo's brilliantly-improvised backheel is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, as Pep Guardiola's side complete a domestic cup double at Wembley.
The race to replace Starmer is on - but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
The Independent
How Iran could fight a shadow war with US for months after Operation Epic Fury failed to destroy missiles
Experts say Iran still has several strategies it can use if war with the US resumes
Firefighter, 27, killed and others remain critically injured after Maine lumber mill explosion
Flowers were placed outside the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department in honor of the firefighter killed in the incident
Battle of the shopping giants as Walmart and Amazon race to speed up deliveries to rural America
Walmart and Amazon are racing to speed up order deliveries in small, rural areas of the USA
Israeli strike that killed Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad, in photos
Photos from Gaza City show the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike that killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, a senior Hamas military commander identified by Israel as one of the architects of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. Images capture flames and destruction at the strike site, residents responding and mourners gathering for funeral...
France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses
France’s Pasteur Institute has fully sequenced the Andes virus found in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship
Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion
A 27-year-old firefighter who died in a massive fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region is being honored
Meet the women training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they’d never heard of
The US women’s handball team will be playing in the 2028 LA Olympics for first time since 1996
Tommy Robinson march latest: Police arrest dozens as tens of thousands join rival London protests
Thirty one arrested as officers tackle ‘unprecedented’ security operation
ICE blames a mother it deported for her two-year-old son’s alleged murder in the US months later
Orlín Josué Hernandez Reyes, 2, showed multiple broken bones, burns and evidence of sexual abuse after his death in March
Burnham expected to drop call to reverse Brexit as poll shows voters divided on PM prospects
Mayor of Greater Manchester has been given the green light to run for selection in the pro-Leave seat of Makerfield
