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CBC.ca
The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals her real name
It turns out the biggest twist in Freida McFadden’s career isn’t in her books. The bestselling author, known for keeping readers guessing, is revealing a surprise of her own: Her real name is Sara Cohen.
Soccer fans give 'stupid, stupid' 2026 World Cup jerseys the cold shoulder
Fans love the designs of Nike's new World Cup soccer jerseys. They do not love the way they bunch at the shoulders.
Gas flaring at LNG Canada far exceeds permitted volume, documents show
Documents show the volume of gas flared at the LNG Canada plant on B.C.'s North Coast between October and January far surpassed what its permit allows.
Police note-taking during prep meetings with complainants 'unacceptably negligent': Stronach defence
Poor and incomplete note-taking by police during preparatory meetings with the complainants and Crown prosecutors in the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach was "unacceptably negligent," Stronach's defence lawyer argued on Thursday.
Man involved in $22M gold heist from Pearson airport sentenced to 4 years in prison
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison in connection to the multi-million-dollar gold heist at Pearson airport in 2023.
K-pop supergroup BTS kick off world tour in South Korea after 4-year hiatus
The boys of BTS are returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, during which the members completed their mandatory military service. Despite pouring rain in Seoul, fans packed a stadium to watch the K-pop group kick off their long-awaited world tour.
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon as truce talks to start in Pakistan
Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its most intensive strikes of the war on its neighbour killed more than 300 people, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.
Charge squander prime chance, now face uphill battle to make PWHL post-season
The Charge, who have now lost three straight, had the chance to climb into the fourth and final playoff spot in the PWHL standings, but fell 5-3 to the last-place Seattle Torrent on Wednesday. Seattle was playing the second game of a back-to-back set.
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Toronto Star
Doug Ford shrugs off floor-crossings in Ottawa: 'That's up to the local MPs'
Premier Doug Ford, who has called for the "certainty" of a majority federal government, is defending Prime Minister Mark Carney for welcoming floor-crossers from rival parties.
'Grab it while you can': Gas prices expected to drop Friday
The decrease in price will only kick in Friday because of the time it takes for changes in wholesale pricing to affect changes at the pumps.
As Trump’s ceasefire with Iran wavers, experts warn of volatile gas prices in the weeks to come
Oil markets analyst says, ‘at some point, the Strait of Hormuz reopens fully … but right now, we’ve got this partial opening with no evidence of anything significant moving through it.’
Mark Carney says Mideast ceasefire 'needs to include Lebanon'
In his first public comments on the war after joining other global leaders in welcoming Tuesday night's ceasefire, Carney distinctly framed Israel's latest actions in Lebanon as in violation of a ceasefire.
Pearson gold heist mastermind nets four-year sentence — gold still unaccounted for
Chaudhary was sentenced on Wednesday in Brampton court after earlier pleading guilty to theft over $5,000.
Mark Carney defends Liberal decision to accept socially conservative floor-crosser
Carney said he had spoken with Gladu and that she will vote with the Liberal government on issues related to abortion and “the rights of Canadians to be their whole selves, to love who they love.”
How the Artemis II crew decided to name Carroll Crater: ‘We all pretty much broke down’
In a call from space with media, astronaut Reid Wiseman said he was "overwhelmed with emotion" when the name was suggested.
Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats
Democrats came out to say that Trump should no longer serve in the White House, either through the impeachment process or the 25th Amendment.
Why 173 seats — and not needing the Speaker’s vote — matters to the Liberals
A 172 majority would be nice, but 173 or more seats would equip Carney's Liberals to decisively drive their governance agenda.
Canada is repealing these three immigration programs and changing some work permit rules. Here's what we know
Three core federal skilled immigration programs will be streamlined, the department announces as part of a string of coming changes.
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Globe and Mail
Melania Trump denies relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
U.S. first lady says she never had relationship with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell and says claims to the contrary are defaming her
Chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree, leaving scientists baffled
Large chimpanzee community splits in two, with one faction killing 28 members of rival group
Greenland hits back at Trump’s Arctic insult saying ‘we are not some piece of ice’
‘REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE,’ Trump said Wednesday, as he vented his frustration with NATO’s unwillingness to get involved in the war
European leaders call for ceasefire to include Lebanon and to reopen Strait of Hormuz
War has put Europe in an uneasy position trying to maintain its support for the U.S. as a key NATO ally
Rutte, NATO’s ‘Trump whisperer,’ faces a fresh test with U.S.-Iran war
He says U.S. President was disappointed in some allies for being too slow to help with the Iran war
Soaring utility costs surpass rents and mortgages for many West Virginians
Trump promised to ‘make America affordable again,’ but energy costs began to soar even before the U.S. attacks on Iran
Utility bills are exceeding mortgages in West Virginia despite Trump’s promised cuts
Many in West Virginia face utility costs surpassing rents and mortgages.
Trump’s Iran war widens rift with Europe’s right wing leaders once viewed as MAGA allies
Italy’s Meloni refused to let the U.S. use an air base in Sicily to launch attacks; France’s Le Pen described his war goals as ‘erratic’
Thousands of BTS fans gather as K-pop supergroup kicks off world tour in South Korea
Band’s world tour heads to Tokyo next, before moving through North America, Europe, South America and Asia
'Very terrifying': Lebanese describe Israel's biggest bombardment
As Beirut worked to clear the massive destruction a day after Israel bombarded Lebanon with its biggest attack of the war so far on its neighbor, Lebanese civilians described on Thursday (April 9) the "very terrifying" moments when Israeli airstrikes pounded the capital city.
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Global News
NATO chief says he understands Trump’s ‘disappointment’ with allies on Iran
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expressed support for U.S. military actions in Iran while acknowledging Trump's frustration with the alliance.
Don’t want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war, German chancellor says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday he had encouraged U.S. President Donald Trump in a call to pursue negotiations with Iran with urgency.
Lebanon hospitals may run out of vital supplies within days, WHO says
The life-saving trauma kits include bandages, antibiotics and anesthetics to treat patients who sustained war-related injuries, the WHO stated.
Husband arrested after U.S. woman vanished on Bahamas boat ride
The woman, who has been identified as Lynette Hooker, 55, and her husband were travelling in a hard-bottomed dingy when she disappeared.
Israel seeks direct talks with Lebanon to smooth Iran ceasefire efforts
Hours after the ceasefire was announced — amid disagreement over whether it included a pause in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah — Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes.
U.K. animal charity forced to clarify image of 250 abandoned dogs isn’t AI
The charity said it found 250 dogs in total and shared an Instagram image of many of them huddled inside a decrepit-looking building.
Are Trump’s Iran threats and attacks war crimes? What international law says
Trump on Tuesday warned that a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran fails to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
JD Vance will lead U.S. delegation in Iran peace talks in Pakistan
The confirmation of the talks came after relief over a truce between the United States and Iran gave way to alarm that fighting was still raging across the region.
Deloitte sees Canada’s oilpatch as ripe for deals once turmoil blows over
The war in Iran, and the global oil supply crisis it has helped create, makes Canada appear to be safe place for investors, according to the international consulting firm Deloitte.
U.S. claims ‘victory’ in Iran. What’s the situation on the ground?
Iran's airforce and missile system has been destroyed, Hegseth said Wednesday, less than a week after Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet.
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New York Times
Melania Trump Says She Was Not a Victim of Jeffrey Epstein
Responding to what she said were smears, the first lady said she never had knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of victims. She called on Congress to continue investigating.
‘This War Isn’t Over’: 3 Opinion Writers Debate What Has to Happen Next in Iran
Will the shooting really stop? What should be Trump’s red lines? A discussion on where America’s war on Iran stands.
Riders Worry About Partial Shutdown of Penn Station During World Cup
NJ Transit users will be barred from Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan for four hours before the start of each of the matches at MetLife Stadium.
How Ben Sasse Is Living Now That He Is Dying
The former senator wants to heal the America he’s leaving behind.
Women in Their 20s May Not Be Having Babies, but by 45 Most Probably Will
There are reasons to believe the record-low U.S. birthrate could be only temporary as today’s young women postpone pregnancy.
Supreme Court Secrecy Includes Reasons for Recusal
Justices often don’t disclose why they disqualify themselves from hearing cases. Their silence echoes the court’s unexplained emergency orders.
137-Year-Old Piece of Eiffel Tower to Be Auctioned in Paris
A section of the landmark’s original staircase will go up for auction next month and could sell for a towering sum.
For Artemis II, Returning to Earth May Be the Most Dangerous Part of the Mission
After a successful flight around the moon, the astronauts are relying on a flawed heat shield to protect them as they re-enter Earth’s atmosphere.
5 Takeaways From the U.S. Push Against the Far Left
The Trump administration has made countering antifa and other far-left groups a counterterrorism priority, despite increasing threats from the Middle East.
Trump Officials Push Allies to Pursue Antifa and Far Left as Terrorist Threats
The Trump administration aims to deploy counterterrorism tools against far-left groups, even as it has offered little evidence they present a dire threat.
CNBC
Keir Starmer: 'I'm fed up' with Trump and Putin affecting UK energy costs
Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz during the war with U.S. and Israel, creating an oil supply crunch and sending global energy prices soaring.
OpenAI looks to take on Anthropic with $100 per month ChatGPT Pro subscriptions
The new ChatGPT plan expands access to OpenAI's AI-powered coding assistant Codex.
Oil rally loses steam after Israel agrees to negotiate with Lebanon
Oil prices were volatile Thursday as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement remained fragile.
Hormuz Strait oil traffic way down after ceasefire; Hassett says even one tanker is big deal
Trump said the temporary ceasefire is "subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz."
Automatic U.S. military draft registration planned by December, filing shows
The proposed timetable for automatic military draft registration came weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran.
10-year Treasury yield hovers near 4.3% after oil price gain, sticky inflation data
The 10-year Treasury yield moved lower on Thursday as oil prices rallied and investors digested a number of key data releases.
The Strait of Hormuz is not open as Iran controls access after ceasefire, UAE oil CEO says
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber demanded a full reopening of the strait, warning that the oil supply disruption will increase if Iran maintains control of the passage.
Europe stocks end lower as U.S-Iran ceasefire comes under strain
Shares in Europe finished lower on Thursday, as the fragile truce agreed between the U.S. and Iran already shows signs of strain.
Trump says U.S. ready for 'next conquest,' warns military will remain near Iran until 'real agreement' is honored
The statement came a day after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, which halted six weeks of fighting.
Trump wants Strait of Hormuz open 'without limitation, including tolls' during Iran ceasefire: White House
Iran is reportedly planning to demand that shipping firms pay tolls in cryptocurrency to let their oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington Post
Israel to open direct talks with Lebanon but not halt attacks on Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country was ready for direct negotiations amid international calls for Israel to stop its strikes in Lebanon.
First major Atlantic hurricane season outlook calls for below-average activity
A developing “super El Niño” may reduce the number of storms in the Atlantic.
Tako? Takou? TACO-ru? Decoding the Trump TACO meme around the world.
A Washington Post reporter’s doctor in Seoul had a question — how to translate “chicken out,” as in “Trump always chickens out,” into Korean?
In Lebanon’s shelters, not everyone is welcome
Those who are able head for second homes, move in with family or stay in hotels. Those who aren’t crowd into cramped shelters, stadiums or parking lots, or worse.
Want to be a Canadian? It’s never been easier.
Canada tweaks its dual-citizenship rule, allowing far more to apply.
After Trump pauses war, Iranians fly flags of victory, not surrender
Amid fierce disagreements, the dramatic, last-minute decision to halt attacks seems less like an exit ramp than a rest stop for all sides.
Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliance’s leader
The president, long a NATO skeptic, has been especially angry at alliance members in recent weeks for declining to take part in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Israel kills scores in Beirut as U.S. says Lebanon is not part of Iran truce
An Israeli barrage killed at least 182 people and injured at least 890 across Lebanon, local authorities said, hours after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire took hold.
Airstrikes, turmoil in Strait of Hormuz imperil ceasefire with Iran
Iran accused the U.S. and Israel of violating the truce and threatened to withdraw from negotiations. Israeli attacks in Lebanon were a major point of dispute.
As Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious tone
The defense secretary described the state of hostilities mostly in past tense. The Joint Chiefs chairman noted that the “ceasefire is a pause” in combat operations.
BBC
Melania Trump says rumours linking her to Epstein 'need to stop'
The first lady has denied any connection to Jeffrey Epstein in a surprise statement, and called on Congress to hear from victims.
Watson's call for lifetime bans shows PGA Tour-LIV scars still run deep
Golf icon Tom Watson says LIV defectors like Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed should not have been allowed back on the PGA Tour and banned for life.
Robertson to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season when his contract expires in the summer, the club has announced.
Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
Transgender women banned from women's PDC darts
The Darts Regulation Authority bans transgender women from competing in its women's events with immediate effect.
Pub thief jailed for stealing handbag with £2m Fabergé egg inside
An "opportunistic" thief is jailed for stealing a handbag from a pub that happened to contain a £2.2m Fabergé egg.
Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
UK says Russia ran submarine operation over cables and pipelines
Defence Secretary John Healey says there is "no evidence" of any damage to UK infrastructure in the Atlantic.
OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.
The Independent
Child dies from dog bite at property in North Yorkshire
A child has died from a suspected dog bite at a property in Dormanstown in North Yorkshire.
Democrats opened the door to a third Trump impeachment over Iran. Here’s what they need to happen next
Even if Democrats win back the majority, Eric Garcia writes, they have to ask themselves: Should they try to impeach Trump again?
Read Melania Trump’s Epstein statement in full
The First Lady delivered the statement Thursday from the White House
Parents, advocates say guardians ad litem need more guardrails. These Washington reforms could help
In Washington, judges appoint guardians ad litem (GALs) to investigate custody disputes, but concerns are rising about their impact
Melania Trump uses extraordinary press briefing to deny Epstein links and demands Congressional hearing: Live updates
‘I’ve never been friends with Epstein,’ she said during a televised White House address
Venezuelan police block protesters demanding higher wages and pensions
Union leaders, retirees and public sector workers in the Venezuelan capital have marched toward the presidential palace to demand higher wages and dignified pensions
RSPCA says more than 250 dogs rescued from crammed room ‘doing really well’
Charity says it won’t prosecute due to owners’ ‘vulnerable nature’
Trump administration guts rules targeting toxic coal plant ash
The Environmental Protection Agency has gutted rules that target waste from burning coal
Does she really care? New poll shows disastrous approval rating for Melania Trump
The poll results were released prior to the First Lady’s remarkable White House statement Thursday, and have no connection
UK issues stark warning to Putin over Russian spy submarines detected in North Atlantic
Defence secretary John Healey warned any attempt to damage UK cables and pipelines ‘will have serious consequences’
