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CBC.ca
Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, diagnosed with breast cancer but plans to keep working
Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue working while undergoing treatment, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday.
Thousands of flights grounded as storms bring heavy snow, tornado risks to U.S. East, Midwest
Chaotic weather coast to coast in the U.S. — from unusual heat in California to damaging winds around Washington, D.C. — put more than 100 million people in the path of extreme conditions on Monday.
Alberta to host 2028 World Cup of Hockey as tournament returns after 12 years
The fourth World Cup of Hockey will take place in February 2028 in Alberta, the NHL announced.
Sniper at St. Patrick's Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., a tactical officer who was part of emergency plan
The Waterloo Regional Police Service says the sniper photographed at the St. Patrick's Day street party in Waterloo, Ont., on Saturday is one of their tactical officers.
Cardi B calls out Canadian fans for not selling out her Hamilton tour date
The award-winning rapper says while many tour dates in other cities including Toronto and Vancouver have sold out or are close to it, her concert in Hamilton, Ont., is only about 80 per cent full.
Bus driver in Laval, Que., daycare crash deemed a high-risk accused
Pierre Ny St-Amand, the man who drove a bus into a Laval, Que., daycare in 2023, killing two young children and injuring six others, has been declared a high-risk accused.
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not yet reflected
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said on Monday.
'Long overdue’ remembrance: WW I veteran's name to go on Guelph, Ont., cenotaph 100 years after death
Ranald (Big Mac) Macdonald of Guelph, Ont., fought in the First World War but his name doesn't appear on the city's cenotaph. Now, it will be added to the Guelph War Memorial with a small ceremony expected before Remembrance Day.
Teen sentenced to 3 years for lighting Saskatoon high school classmate on fire
The teen who lit her classmate on fire at a Saskatoon high school has been sentenced to three years, the maximum sentence available under the Youth Criminal Justice Act for the crime of attempted murder.
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Toronto Star
Doug Ford defends FOI changes, warns of enemies seeking government secrets
Ford said he's tightening the laws to "protect" himself and his cabinet ministers from "communist China" and other hostile powers.
NDP leadership hopeful rebuffed opponent's offer of second-ballot support
A bid by NDP leadership hopeful Heather McPherson to strike a deal with rival Rob Ashton in an effort to stop perceived front-runner Avi Lewis was rejected last week, the Star has learned.
RJ Barrett shares why he appreciates Raptors Fan Day; Scottie Barnes reacts to kid touching his head
Barrett remembers how he felt when he was growing up and interacting with Chris Bosh and DeMar DeRozan.
Mark Carney joins call for Israel not to invade Lebanon
Prime Minister Mark Carney joined with other world leaders Monday in calling on Israel not to invade Lebanon after some Israeli troops crossed into the country.
Toronto Catholic teachers fired after anti-Black comment, meme posted in Instagram chat
Two teachers who allegedly made racist comments on a student athletics Instagram account have been fired, the Toronto Catholic board says.
The Raptors weigh in on foul-baiting in the NBA with some fans calling it 'unethical basketball'
Canadian superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been criticized for exaggerating contact to draw fouls.
Premier Ford urges harsh handling of Project South accused charged with conspiring to kill a jail official
The Ontario Premier's comments were part of an invective that slammed "bleeding heart judges that constantly let people out."
The latest 'Heated Rivalry' news: Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie sizzle at the Oscars
The hit Canadian TV show starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie has become a cultural phenomenon. Here's everything to know.
Doug Ford wants to livestream bail hearings. Experts say it would jeopardize the court process: 'I don't think that it serves justice'
The right to apply for a publication ban is specified in the Criminal Code, which means any change would require the law to be amended at the federal level.
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis
The Ministry of Energy and Mines described a “complete disconnection” of the country’s electrical system and says it is investigating in a statement online.
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Globe and Mail
Israel expands its ground invasion of southern Lebanon to try to eliminate Hezbollah fighters
Leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain pleaded for de-escalation and for immediate peace talks
The war in the Middle East already has one big winner: Russia
Skyrocketing oil prices will add billions to Moscow’s coffers, allowing Putin to prolong his war on Ukraine
The Globe's Eric Reguly visits the site of an Israeli strike in Lebanon that killed 11
A single Israeli missile hit a four-storey apartment building at 8:40 a.m. on March 14, destroying the two upper floors and killing 11 people.
The Middle East war is testing India’s ties to Israel and Iran
India’s defence partnership with Israel must be balanced with its dependence on Middle East oil
U.S. allies reject Trump's request for support in Strait of Hormuz
Several U.S. allies said on Monday they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, rebuffing a request by U.S. President Donald Trump for military support to keep the vital waterway open.
Cuba suffers island-wide blackout as energy crisis continues, officials say
Cuba has not received oil shipments for three months and is operating on solar power, natural gas and thermoelectric plants, President says
BBC files motion to dismiss Trump’s $10-billion defamation lawsuit
British national broadcaster warns case could have ‘chilling effect’ on robust reporting on public figures and events
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
Whales’ sound-making ability is critical to their survival and key to how they socialize and communicate
Oldest known whale recording could unlock understanding of how the animals communicate
Researchers say the discovery of the oldest known recordings of whale sounds could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate.
Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer
She will continue working during her treatment
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Global News
Why Iran is using passage through Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical ‘ransom’
Iran is reportedly allowing some ships to travel through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping chokepoint to access the resource-rich Persian Gulf.
2 people dead after meningitis outbreak at U.K. university
The institution cancelled all in-person exams on Monday, and the students' union called off events and shut down venues in response to the outbreak.
Cuba reports nationwide blackout as fuel, economic crises deepen
The Ministry of Energy and Mines announced a 'complete disconnection' of the country’s fuel-powered electrical system, plunging nearly 11 million people into darkness.
Deportation hearing begins for alleged senior Iranian regime official
Abbas Omidi is one of 32 'senior officials' of Iran’s regime located in Canada.
Trump warns NATO to help secure Strait of Hormuz or face ‘very bad future’
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water between Iran and Oman.
Protesters forced to flee Iran hope war will topple regime
With the war on Iran into its third week, regime change remains a desired but uncertain outcome of the conflict.
Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medals
Canada finished eighth in the gold-medal standings with just three. As for total medals, Canada placed sixth, with four silver and eight bronze.
Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in April
Canada produced on average 5.3 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2025, according to the Canada Energy Regulator, making the upcoming production jump a 2.6 per cent increase.
Iran threatens to widen war as Gulf Arab states intercept new missiles
Iran's foreign minister said the U.S. attacked Kharg and Abu Musa islands from locations in the United Arab Emirates, a claim the UAE rejected.
Canada, Nordic leaders aim to deepen ties as trade being used as ‘coercive tool’
Prime Minister Mark Carney is concluding his time in Norway meeting with that country’s prime minister, along with the leaders of Denmark, Iceland, Sweden and Finland.
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New York Times
Nvidia Debuts New A.I. Product at GTC Developer Conference
At the opening of the company’s annual conference, Jensen Huang leaned on technology from a recent deal to show how artificial intelligence is changing.
A Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies
Also, Trump raises the possibility of the U.S. “taking Cuba.” Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
Cuba Ready to Accept Outside Investment, Top Official Says
President Trump’s words came as a top Cuban official said his country would announce on Monday a move to open the economy to foreign investors, including Cuban exiles.
Judge Strikes Down RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies in Blow to Trump’s Health Agenda
Ruling on a lawsuit brought by several prominent medical organizations, a district court said the federal government had not based its decisions on science in limiting Covid shots and revising the childhood immunization schedule.
4 Are Dead, Including a Child, in Fast-Moving Queens Fire
The building in Flushing was engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived four minutes after a 911 call. Twelve were injured, at least one critically.
How ‘Marty Supreme’ and Timothée Chalamet Went Home With No Oscars
A few years ago, the indie studio A24 was luxuriating in Academy Awards. On Sunday it was shut out entirely.
ICE Releases Columbia Protester Who Was Held For 1 Year
Leqaa Kordia, 33, had been held in a Texas facility, where she said her health had declined. She was arrested during a 2024 protest and then detained by ICE in March 2025.
We Want to Hear From Parents and Doctors About Vaccines
Medical groups and the Trump administration are in a battle over vaccine recommendations. What are your questions and concerns?
Judy Pace, 83, Dies; Actress Brought Layers to Black Characters
On the prime-time soap opera “Peyton Place,” she played one of TV’s first Black female antagonists. She was also a fixture in blaxploitation films.
Live Nation Antitrust Case Resumes With Testimony About Springsteen Fees
After the Justice Department announced a deal with the concert giant, the trial picked up after a week’s break, with a coalition of states leading the way.
CNBC
Trump says U.S. asked China to delay Xi meeting 'a month or so' due to Iran war
The Iran war wasn't expected to derail the Trump-Xi meeting in China, but analysts said it would influence the talks and any agreements that come out of them.
Nvidia adds Hyundai, BYD and other automakers to self-driving tech business
AVs are important to Nvidia as self-driving cars remain one of the primary areas where the company can show growth outside of artificial intelligence.
Apple acquires video editing company MotionVFX to boost subscribers
Apple is buying MotionVFX in part to help the iPhone maker attract more subscribers to its creator tools.
Bill Gurley on AI bubble: A bunch of people got rich quick and a reset is coming
Gurley's VC firm Benchmark was an early Uber investor, and he helped oust then-CEO Travis Kalanick in 2017.
Nvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin through '27
At Nvidia's annual developer conference, CEO Jensen Huang said the company is seeing booming demand for its latest technology.
Oil prices fall as Trump pressures allies to help protect tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. strikes on Kharg Island and Trump's threat to hit Iran's oil infrastructure mark a major escalation in the war, according to JPMorgan.
Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America's generic drug prescriptions at risk
Half of US generic drugs are made in India and transit the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chains prepare for emergencies, but prescription stockpiles are limited.
Apollo's John Zito questions private equity's software valuations: 'All the marks are wrong'
While Wall Street figures have flagged risks in private credit, Apollo's Zito is among the first within private credit to candidly acknowledge weakness.
European markets regain footing as oil prices remain in focus
European stocks pared some early losses on Monday morning as the ongoing unrest in the Middle East and elevated global oil prices weighs on investor sentiment.
Nebius jumps 14% after company inks $27 billion infrastructure deal with Meta
Meta is planning capital expenditure of up to $135 billion related to AI this year.
Washington Post
Trump-Xi summit delayed as U.S. president pushes China to help open Hormuz
Trump said the long-anticipated reboot of U.S.-China relations could be postponed by “a month or so,” amid mounting pressure to reopen the critical oil route.
Number of U.S. troops wounded in Iran war surpasses 200 across 7 countries
The injuries have occurred as Iran launches waves of missile and one-way attack drones in response to the Trump administration’s expansive assault.
Iran targets commerce as drone hits Dubai airport; Israel says war will go on
As Tehran continued strikes on targets across the Gulf region, Israel said it would hit Iran for “as long as needed” and expanded ground operations in Lebanon.
U.S. intelligence says Iran’s regime is consolidating power
Despite withering airstrikes, officials predict a weakened but more hard-line government in Tehran, backed by the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps security forces.
Deportees sent by Trump to Salvadoran prison are still stuck a year later
Little is known about the status or whereabouts of the Salvadorans deported by President Donald Trump to CECOT, an infamous megaprison.
To criticize an American-led war, an American pope turns to allies
A split-screen response shows how Pope Leo is navigating a minefield as the Trump administration projects American nativism at home and deadly force overseas.
BBC
Family 'beyond devastated' by meningitis death as hundreds get antibiotics
A sixth form pupil and a university student have died, while 11 more are seriously ill in hospital.
Tina Fey, Riz Ahmed and Jamie Dornan named Saturday Night Live UK hosts
The six-episode series, based on the long-running US variety show, will launch on 21 March.
Starmer announces £53m to help households most hit by rising heating oil costs
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump?
Trump "not happy" with the UK as Starmer says it won't be drawn into wider Iran war.
Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano
Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.
Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon
Troops are targeting "Hezbollah strongholds" in south Lebanon, where strikes reportedly killed seven people on Monday.
Raducanu withdraws from Miami Open because of illness
Emma Raducanu withdraws from this week's Miami Open as she continues to recover from a recent illness.
Travelodge changes policy after attacker given room key
The woman was attacked by Kyran Smith, who was given a key to her hotel room by staff.
From Bodo to Brentford - ranking this season's biggest overachievers
Bodo/Glimt must be the most romantic story in European football in decades but are they the team that has defied the odds the most this season? Here are all 10 contenders...
How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?
Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Independent
Kalshi announces $1 billion jackpot for a perfect March Madness bracket
‘You probably won’t win this contest,’ said the online betting company in a severe understatement
Last protester in immigration detention after Trump’s campus crackdown has been released
A Palestinian woman who was the last person still in immigration detention after the Trump administration’s 2025 crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists has been released
Man freed after nearly two decades in prison for robbery he did not commit
Prosecutors cited new evidence that corroborated Windley's consistent claims of innocence
Trump’s Kennedy Center board approves his plan to shutter institution for two years of renovations
The news comes after Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell announced last week he was stepping down
Chile's new far-right president launches work on border barrier
A single bulldozer is carving a trench in the dusty desert of Chile's northern border zone
Trump says he’ll have the ‘honor of taking Cuba’ and can do ‘anything I want with it’
Trump, in second rambling address to reporters of the day, issues wild threats to Cuba amid historic blackout
A heat wave with triple-digit temps is altering the MLB Cactus League schedule
Triple-digit temperatures will impact Major League Baseball spring training games in Arizona for several days this week
Paedophile nursery worker jailed after sexually abusing young children
Nursery worker Nathan Bennett, 30, has been jailed for 24 years
Discount supermarket Lidl pulls festive chocolates from US shelves in urgent recall
Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs, a popular German-Style Nougat, contain hazelnuts – posing a potentially life-threatening risk
Controversial Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino set to quietly retire after Trump pulled him from Minnesota
Democratic critics celebrated the announcement
