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CBC.ca
Earworm Kars4Kids ad banned in California. Here's why
A long-running charity ad campaign familiar to Canadians for its catchy Kars4Kids jingle will no longer play in California after a court found it violates false advertising laws.
3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns
Three Indigenous tourism organizations say they are withdrawing support from the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada over concerns about "financial mismanagement and lack of transparency in fund allocation" over several years.
Governor general strips 2 Order of Canada appointees of their honours
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has approved the termination of appointment to the Order of Canada for two former honourees, one of whom was convicted of child sexual assault and another who was sanctioned for collusion and corruption.
Fact check: Fake CBC interview with Galen Weston Jr.
No, the CEO of Loblaw’s parent company, Galen Weston Jr. did not storm off the set of an interview with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault. But these AI-generated photos are being used in a fake CBC article designed to scam people into sending money.
Israel and Lebanon agree to 45-day ceasefire extension: U.S. State Department
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day extension of their ceasefire after another round of talks in Washington, the U.S. State Department said Friday.
Trump claims 'fantastic trade deals' with China. What really happened?
Although the much-hyped summit between the presidents of China and the U.S. ended with smiles and handshakes between the leaders of the two superpowers, the two-day meeting in Beijing appeared from the outside to be far heavier on ceremony than on specifics.
Ontario now testing 10 people for hantavirus who have been self-isolating
Ontario's Ministry of Health says it is now testing 10 asymptomatic people with connections to a hantavirus-stricken cruise, a shift from government remarks made earlier this week.
Wildfire in Alberta's west country rages on, campers evacuated from backcountry
A wildfire continues to rage through a vast expanse of Alberta’s foothills Friday and emergency officials are urging backcountry users to keep their distance from the front lines.
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial
Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in New York ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case that another jury failed to decide last year.
Senior in critical condition after alleged vehicle ramming in Vancouver's West End: police
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says a senior and two police officers are injured after a driver allegedly rammed several vehicles and drove along a sidewalk in the city's West End neighbourhood Friday morning.
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Toronto Star
Angry community members rally to protect TDSB's 'gutted' model schools
The program provides extra staff and resources to 150 elementary schools serving roughly 56,000 students. The board says it's modernizing its supports.
Toronto jeweller who told court he didn’t think he had to pay taxes on crypto loses bail appeal in Ryan Wedding-linked case
Rolan Sokolovski has lost his appeal to be released from custody ahead of his extradition hearing.
Community mourns Brockville mother and daughters, 'loving, caring, kind, thoughtful, beautiful souls'
Wanda, Mackayla and Nikita Elliott, killed last week in Brockville, were remembered Friday. “Our hearts will shatter and break so many times as the days pass."
Carney government, Alberta strike deal to fast-track building new pipeline by 2027
The federal government and Alberta will try to clear the way for construction of a major new oil pipeline to the Pacific coast by September 2027, as part of a new deal that showcases Prime Minister Mark Carney's softer approach…
Drake releases three albums at once. Fans, critics and rivals are already divided
Drake’s surprise three-album drop sparked fireworks in Toronto and early reactions from Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, BTS and others online.
Who can lead the Maple Leafs back to contention? Here are 12 head coach candidates
Should the Leafs prioritize NHL experience or shoot for the top NCAA coach? New GM John Chayka has so many options.
University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie's honorary law degree
The degree is the second to be removed since the standing committee was established at the university in 2023.
Peter Nygard loses appeal over Toronto sex assault convictions
Nygard still faces a sexual trial involving one complainant in Montreal, with the possibility of being extradited to the United States on even more sexual assault charges.
Toronto police board requests 'expedited' third-party review after internal antisemitism claims by ex-top homicide cop
Police board chair Shelley Carroll said they had asked for an "expedited inspection relating to recent public allegations concerning antisemitism and broader organizational culture issues" within the force.
Everything Drake says about Toronto in his three new albums, from City Hall references to DeMar DeRozan shade
The three-album release is packed with references to Toronto landmarks, local culture and public figures.
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Globe and Mail
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
U.S. set to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, sources say
Adani’s lawyer, a former Trump attorney, told U.S. officials a planned $10-billion U.S. investment could not move forward while the case proceeded
U.K. government faces weeks of uncertainty as PM Starmer struggles to stay in power
One Cabinet member resigned, dozens of lawmakers called for the prime minister to quit and his new policy proposals were largely ignored
Indonesia's first giant panda cub Rio growing and healthy before his public debut
The first giant panda born in Indonesia squirmed as veterinarians checked his hearing and eyesight and confirmed the furry cub was growing and healthy Friday before his public debut later this month.
Israel, Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire, U.S. says
Move comes after two days of talks in Washington; Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says contradictory messages have made Iran reluctant to trust American negotiators on wider peace deal
New Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province kills 65
Deaths and suspected cases have been recorded mainly in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones, Africa CDC said in a statement
U.K.'s Starmer under pressure as top minister quits, rival eyes return
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling to hold on to power after his main rival in the government resigned on Thursday, accusing him of political drift, while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham moved closer to a return to Parliament and a challenge for the Labour Party leadership.
Zelensky vows revenge after Russian strike on Kyiv housing block kills 24
It was struck on Thursday during Russia’s heaviest air attack since war began
Trump touts trade deals, warns on Iran after talks with China's Xi
U.S. President Donald Trump boasted of progress on trade following a second day of talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, and claimed the Chinese leader signalled a desire to help on Iran.
Trump touts Iran success in China, but it’s Xi who came out on top
While both sides can be pleased with the summit, Beijing emerged as the winner almost by default
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Global News
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.
Trump warned by Xi that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly.
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New York Times
Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Be Freed by Gov. Jared Polis
Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, commuted the sentence of Ms. Peters, a former county clerk serving a nine-year sentence for her role in a plot to examine voting machines after the 2020 election.
Iran-Backed Commander Accused of Plotting U.S. Attacks
Also, the Eurovision finale. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Falling Chunks of Debris Are Endangering Drivers on a Busy N.Y.C. Road
After two incidents, crews made repairs and installed protective netting on the Trans-Manhattan Expressway, which leads to the George Washington Bridge.
Photos: Cuba Plunges Into Darkness as U.S. Cuts Off Oil Supply
The United States has choked off Cuba’s fuel supply, plunging the already impoverished island into an acute energy crisis.
Claudine Longet, Entertainer Who Shot Olympian Boyfriend, Dies at 84
A singer and actress, she drew wide attention for the fatal 1976 shooting of Spider Sabich. She was convicted of negligent homicide.
Trump Loyalist Leads Administration’s Hunt for Fraud in Elections
The loyalist, Dan Bishop, put his fealty to the president on display when he pressed the F.B.I. to chase investigative leads it had already rejected.
Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel’s Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues
The F.B.I. director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, vacation and leisure time.
Ahead of U.S. 250th Anniversary, More National Guard Troops to Arrive in D.C.
Federal officials say that hundreds of additional agents, officers and National Guard troops will be deployed ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
NPR Podcast Host Ramtin Arablouei Exits Amid Workplace Inquiry
Ramtin Arablouei, a co-host of “Throughline,” left the network after an employee made a human resources complaint about his behavior.
Kataib Hezbollah: What to Know
A commander of one of the most-hard line and powerful Iranian proxies in Iraq has been charged with plotting to attack Jewish sites in the United States.
CNBC
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 told Xi ‘I don't talk about’ whether U.S. would defend Taiwan from China
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
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%.
China will buy more U.S. oil because it is a natural trade partner, says Energy Secretary Wright
China relies heavily on crude oil imports from the Middle East but those supplies are mostly cut off due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Bristol Myers Squibb turns to China to develop new drugs in newest cross-continent collaboration
U.S. drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb inked a partnership with a Chinese company that some say could mark the next wave of collaboration across continents.
European stocks close lower as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index finished Friday's session in negative territory.
Magnum Ice Cream stock soars after report of potential private equity takeover
It comes just six months after Magnum spun off from Unilever to create the world's largest standalone ice cream maker.
How China and U.S. eased the Middle East oil shock and kept prices from spiking even higher
China and the U.S., the world's two largest economies, wield great influence over the oil market and are using it to help plug the supply gap.
Washington Post
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.
Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones
Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after suspected Ukrainian drones headed for Russia crossed into her country, sparking concerns about its defenses.
Putin remark on war ‘coming to a close’ points to exhaustion, not peace, analysts say
The Russian president is facing pressure not only from a stalemate on the battlefield but also from a battered economy that is fueling discontent.
‘These are our people.’ Lebanon’s medics carry on through grief, injuries.
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, dozens of volunteers eat, sleep and pray at a small hospital, waiting to respond to the next airstrike.
Rubio is banned from China, but Beijing may have found a way around it
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.
China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds
A confidential assessment, circulating as President Donald Trump begins his highly anticipated trip to Beijing, shows shifts in several key areas of competition.
BBC
Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game
Northampton scores 14 tries to humiliate Bristol Bears 94-33 at Franklin's Gardens and confirm their semi-final place in a record-breaking game of Prem Rugby.
Man sought by police after making antisemitic threats
The Met Police says it is was aware of a video in which the suspect threatens the Jewish community.
Aston Villa secure Champions League spot with win over Liverpool
Ollie Watkins scores twice as Aston Villa move above Liverpool into fourth in the Premier League and seal qualification for next season's Champions League.
Burnham cleared to run for selection in pivotal by-election
If the Greater Manchester mayor goes on to the win the by-election, he would be able to launch a leadership challenge against the PM.
Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.
Guardiola insists he has 'one more year' on Man City deal
Manager Pep Guardiola insists he has "one more year" remaining on his contract at Manchester City as speculation continues over his future at the club.
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
Celtic & Hearts set for titanic title duel
A remarkable Scottish Premiership campaign concludes with Hearts and Celtic going head-to-head for the title on Saturday.
Man arrested after Scottish referee and family put under police surveillance
The SFA say referee John Beaton and his family were put "under police surveillance" in the wake of a recent penalty controversy, with police confirming a man had been arrested in connection with a data leak.
British firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets collapses
Aeralis was hoping the UK government would award it a contract to replace the Hawk jets currently flown by the RAF.
The Independent
Doctor leading Trump’s hantavirus response is a penile specialist who spread Covid conspiracies: ‘Erection Connection’
The physician, who has scant experience in public health, has compared the Biden administration to Nazi Germany, a report says
Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire cuts 13% of staff after reports his media empire is ‘collapsing’
‘It was truly sad because all those people are great,’ Shapiro said of the laid off workers
‘Senior’s Day, Gold’s Gym’: RFK Jr shares workout snap with Arnold Schwarzenegger in Venice Beach
The social media post follows Kennedy’s bizarre video workout with Kid Rock earlier this year
Trump live updates: President doesn’t want ‘to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war’ with China over Taiwan
Trump also cast doubt on whether he will move forward with a weapons package for Taiwan
The Kars4Kids earworm ad has been banned in California. Here’s why
Rather than helping underprivileged children, money from the New Jersey-based charity was used to fund teenagers’ trips to Israel, according to a lawsuit
Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press
Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says
Israeli officials say an airstrike in Gaza has targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas’ military wing
Taco order sparks a Texas-sized debate about rising Democratic star: ‘White bread with mayo’
Gov. Greg Abbott got roasted after criticizing US Senate candidate James Talarico for ordering ‘potato, egg and cheese’
AOC plays coy on White House run as polling has her neck and neck with Kamala and she storms into Shapiro territory
EXCLUSIVE: She’s gaining ground in the polls, campaigning for down-ballot Democrats and courting the party’s base. Eric Garcia breaks down what comes next for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives
