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CBC.ca
Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion who won Paralympic gold between life-altering crashes, dead at 59
Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents, has died. He was 59.
U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran's Strait of Hormuz tolls
Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to normal traffic by attacking and threatening to attack ships after the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Feb. 28.
'Things aren't looking good': Atlantic cod stocks continue decline in parts of N.S., N.B.
The latest assessment of Atlantic cod stocks in the Bay of Fundy and the Scotian Shelf shows decades of struggle aren't over.
Canadian sprinters qualify 4 relay teams for 2027 world championships
The men’s 4x100-metre relay team of Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown, Brendon Rodney, and Jerome Blake was among four Canadian foursomes to secure their place at next year's world championships thanks to results at the World Athletics Relays on Saturday.
IN PHOTOS | Toronto's High Park cherry blossoms in peak bloom
Every spring, tens of thousands of people flock to High Park in Toronto to catch a glimpse of one of the city’s most fleeting spectacles: the cherry blossom bloom.
Iranian soccer official says he's talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada
A senior Iranian soccer official says he’s been in contact with "relevant authorities" after Canada’s immigration minister confirmed the government revoked travel documents granted to a former commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to attend a FIFA meeting in Vancouver.
This map tracks some of the strangest quirks in Ontario's highway network
Jonathan Silverman, a first year civil engineering student at the University of Waterloo, has created an Ontario Oddities map that highlights weird things people might see on a road trip, including signs that are wrong, abandoned bridges and roadways or even submerged highways.
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Toronto Star
LeBron James, basketball world react to RJ Barrett’s Kawhi-like game-winner: ‘Thank you, Toronto'
RJ Barrett's clutch overtime three-pointer lifted the Raptors to a series-tying win on Friday night that has forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Toronto harbourfront, islands open for business this weekend — including the return of a beloved train
Boating season begins, Centreville Amusement Park reopens and the waterfront starts easing into summer.
Here's what these Torontonians would do if they were mayor: Tax cuts, income for artists — and a bat cave under city hall
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.
Roofs wanted! Inside Toronto's push to supercharge rooftop solar
Toronto has little solar, even as the economics of renewable power have never been better.
Canada is weighing a social media ban for under-16s. Here is how that experiment is playing out in the first country to try it
Australia's new rules, while a hard adjustment for some kids, are sending a message about online harms. But the laws have also shown some drawbacks.
Her son was diagnosed with cancer before birth. Why this Toronto mom is running 10K on Mother's Day
Kelly Barr, along with 24,000 other runners, will be participating in the Sporting Life 10K on May 10, raising money for sick children and the charities that support them.
41 years in the mines. Terminal cancer. And a hard choice to keep working. What his story and new data reveal about the costs of Ontario's mining boom
As Canada moves to fast-track mineral extraction projects across the country, observers warn the push is outpacing worker protections.
Carney fiddles while Canada burns
Canadians keep being told of a rupture so why is Carney keeping us on the same path? Right now, Carney's proving far more effective a politician than a financier or economist.
Carney says his stance on Iran war shifted as Trump's goals 'evolved'
"The scale of what the objectives were, or the clarity about what the objectives were, were not there at the start and have arguably evolved over time," Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
Would you pay $60 for a coffee? We tried ultra-premium caffeine at Toronto's most exclusive cafe
Despite the city's soaring cost of living, the demand for specialty coffee is strong — especially when it's elevated into a science and an art.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months
Trump threatened to withdraw some troops earlier this week in clash with Merz over Iran war
U.S. warns shipping firms of sanctions if they pay Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries
Spirit Airlines shuts down after oil price spike derailed restructuring plan
The bankrupt discount carrier has cancelled all its flights
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
One of the world’s most sprawling and populated urban areas was built atop an ancient lake bed
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill at least 10 people
Hezbollah says it fired rockets and drones at northern Israel, where two soldiers were wounded
Trump says U.S. will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%, accusing bloc of violating trade deal
U.S. President said the change would force EU automakers to more quickly move factory production to the country
Trump expands U.S. sanctions on Cuban government
Fresh sanctions include targeting people, entities and affiliates that support the Cuban government’s security apparatus
Orphaned sea otter forms mother-daughter bond in aquarium’s surrogacy program
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s program pairs maternal-age female otters with young, motherless pups who would otherwise not survive on their own in the wild
In New Zealand’s Wellington, residents campaign to return kiwi birds after century-long absence
It’s thought that there were 12 million of the birds roaming the landscape before humans arrived. Today only about 70,000 kiwi are left across the country
Iran’s internet shutdown devastates businesses and jobs in an already battered economy
Country’s 90 million people have been cut off from the internet for most of 2026, one of the world’s longest and strictest national shutdowns
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Global News
Carney’s trip to Armenia happening as Ottawa’s foreign policy aims shift, expert says
Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Armenia for a summit focused on Ukraine and trade, as critics warn Canada is shifting away from its democracy-first foreign policy.
U.S. to withdraw 5K troops from Germany, Pentagon says amid Trump-Merz feud
U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the U.S. strategy in its war against Iran.
Japan zoo worker allegedly admits to throwing wife’s body into animal incinerator
Police arrested 33-year-old employee Suzuki Tatsuya after investigators discovered what appeared to be human body parts in the zoo's incinerator.
Trump says he’ll raise EU auto tariffs to 25% next week over trade dispute
Trump said in a social media post that the European Union 'is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,' though he did not flesh out his objections in the post.
Russian disinformation poses ‘urgent’ threat to Canada, Senate report warns
The report released Thursday by the Senate committee on national defence and security comes after a years-long study dating back to the previous Parliament.
Man charged with attempted murder of 2 Jewish men appears in London court
Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of attacking 34-year-old Shloime Rand and 76-year-old Moshe Shine with a knife in Golders Green, an area of London home to a large Jewish population.
Eurovision turns 70. What to know as Canada mulls joining
The annual musical extravaganza that has been likened to a pop music Olympics takes place in Vienna, Austria, May 12-16. It will see singers and bands from 35 countries compete.
Banksy confirms new central London statue of a man blinded by a flag is his
The sculpture appeared to have been erected in the early hours of Wednesday on a plinth on a traffic island in Waterloo Place, near Buckingham Palace.
Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s latest proposal to end war
Separately, the White House asserted to Congress in a letter Friday that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region.
Controversial Vaillancourt Fountain by Canadian artist dismantled in San Francisco
Crews are dismantling San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain, a divisive landmark by Quebec artist Armand Vaillancourt, after years of controversy.
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New York Times
Trump’s Vision for D.C. ‘Garden of Heroes’ Statues Grows in Size and Cost
Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.
U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
The decision, which drew condemnation from G.O.P. lawmakers, came after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.
Spirit Airlines Is Shutting Down. Here’s What to Do if You’re Scheduled to Fly.
After two stints in bankruptcy, the low-cost airline shut down early Saturday. Here’s what travelers should know about rebooking and refunds.
Do Higher Taxes Drive the Rich Away? Mamdani’s Plan Revives the Question.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to raise income taxes on New York City’s millionaires. Tax increases elsewhere have not led to an exodus, but some worry the city is reaching a tipping point.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Years of Struggle
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
How Germany May Have Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran
Germany had appeared not to believe President Trump’s threats to pull troops from the country. Once it was announced, Berlin offered a measured response.
U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.
Can a Second-Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.
The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.
How We Chose What to Ask and When to Challenge Tucker Carlson
“The Interview” host Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about her preparation to interview Mr. Carlson and some judgment calls she had to make in real time.
Tucker Carlson Discusses Breaking With Trump, the Iran War and Antisemitism
The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last?
CNBC
Airfare amid Iran war: Buy now or wait out the conflict? Experts weigh the risks
It could be risky to delay buying plane tickets and hoping fares will drop, according to travel experts.
Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to reach a bailout deal, ending discount travel era
Talks with bondholders for a government bailout this week failed to yield a deal.
Trump says he's raising EU auto tariffs to 25%
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs earlier this year, and Europe warned that its trade deal with Washington could be in jeopardy.
Apple's stock gains as company execs cite iPhone, Mac demand in boosting guidance
On its quarterly earnings call, Apple said revenue growth in the current quarter would be between 14% and 17%, well above analysts' estimates.
Treasury yields are little changed after ISM data comes in below expectations
Treasury yields were little changed on Friday as investors assessed the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management.
Exxon Mobil CEO expects higher oil prices due to Iran war: ‘The market hasn’t seen the full impact’
Oil prices have soared on the risk of escalation and then plunged on hopes for peace before repeating the cycle.
Bitcoin surged in April, but weak buyer demand makes the rally vulnerable
Bitcoin surged in April, but its run could be on shaky ground, according to CryptoQuant.
A major shift could soon happen in the Mag 7
Quietly, shares of Google-parent Alphabet are on the verge of topping $5 trillion, and overtaking AI-leader Nvidia as the world's most valuable company.
UK exports to U.S. plunge by 25% after Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs blitz
The U.K. is now running a trade deficit with its largest trading partner.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron earnings fall as Iran war disrupts oil shipments
Oil prices were depressed during the first two months of the year, but suddenly spiked after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.
Washington Post
Pentagon to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, alarming Republican lawmakers
NATO said it was working to understand details of the plan to draw down about 5,000 troops, which coincides with a feud between the president and the German chancellor.
A mob hit in Ireland, a 10-year manhunt and an arrest in Dubai
Reputed cartel boss Daniel Kinahan lived a luxe life on the lam, largely in the open, until Irish authorities had him arrested near the Burj Khalifa skyscraper.
Direct flights to Venezuela resume, but many still can’t go home
Passengers on the first direct flight from Miami to Caracas since 2019 were excited to return but anxious about what they would find. For others, passport issues are still a hurdle.
BBC
Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting
One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday.
Some protests may need to stop, PM suggests, after calls for pause on pro-Palestinian marches
The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.
Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood called on Badenoch to personally apologise after the video was posted online.
Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.
Princess Charlotte beams in new 11th birthday portrait and video
Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace said: "Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!'
Peter Kay show to go ahead after bomb hoax arrest
A teenage man remains in custody and police say no items of a suspicious nature were found.
Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections
Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.
Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle
Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.
Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests
Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
The Independent
Brixton drive-by shooting leaves four injured with one in critical condition
A man has been left fighting for his life and three others hospitalised after a drive-by shooting in Brixton, south London.
Starmer urges ban on some protests in antisemitism crackdown
The prime minister called on marchers who hear chants of ‘globalise the Intifada’ to stop and ask themselves: ‘Why am I not calling this out?’
Reporter responds to Scott Jennings’ live on-air F-bomb after pro-Trump pundit crashed out on CNN
Former Trump administration official Miles Taylor alleges that Jennings’ public persona as a staunch Trump supporter contradicts private behavior where he purportedly mocks the president
UK Bank Holiday weather tracker: Torrential rain forecast as heatwave comes to an end
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and sunshine are expected throughout the country over the bank holiday weekend
Mexican governor and mayor indicted by US for drug trafficking step down
Two members of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s party in Sinaloa state have temporarily stepped down after the U.S. charged them with drug trafficking
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How twin sisters born minutes apart discovered they had different fathers
Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne had major questions over the identity of their father. After taking DNA tests, their lives changed
Joe Rogan responds to Trump administration indicting James Comey over ‘86 47’ seashell image: ‘That is nuts’
‘If the guy really was dirty, you should have something on him other than this seashell picture,’ Rogan said about Comey
Mexican governor resigns from role days after US accuses him of Sinaloa Cartel ties
Rocha, who belongs to the ruling Morena party, vehemently denied the allegations against him
Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns renewed fighting ‘likely’ after Germany responds to US troop withdrawal
The official accused the Trump administration of not being committed to previous agreements
Video of NYC police killing machete-wielding man at Grand Central station released
New York City police have released body-worn camera footage of officers shooting and killing a machete-wielding man who stabbed three people at a Grand Central subway stop last month
