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CBC.ca
Liberals will move to take control of House committees with newly secured majority
House leader Steven MacKinnon said in a social media post Tuesday that the Liberals will seek to change the standing orders to reflect their majority in the House and give them the most votes on committees.
The National | Witness video captures Mexico shooting chaos
April 21, 2026 | New witness video shows tourists taking cover and being held at gunpoint at Mexico’s Teotihuacán pyramids. U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s extending the ceasefire with Iran so talks can progress. And, Drake’s promotional stunt causes crowd chaos in downtown Toronto.
B.C. energy minister says northern route for proposed oil pipeline not realistic
B.C.'s energy minister says that a northern route for an oil pipeline from Alberta, which was recently proposed as part of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with Ottawa, is simply not realistic.
CPAC cuts 15% of its staff and cancels 2 shows amid 'accelerating revenue decline'
CPAC, the Canadian service that provides direct coverage of political events, says declining revenues have led it to cancel two flagship programs, PrimeTime Politics and L'Essentiel.
This Kingston man paid tribute to Gord Downie in the Boston Marathon — it was a long time running
Firefighter Joseph Reid ran the prestigious marathon dressed in silver pants, a Jaws T-shirt, and a grey top hat adorned with a feather — the same outfit the late Tragically Hip frontman wore for his final concert in Kingston, Ont., in 2016.
N.L. arts and tourism minister says she regrets posting image altered with AI to social media
Andrea Barbour made a social media post with a photo of herself in front of The Rooms in St. John’s Tuesday, but something wasn't quite right. A nonexistent logo was in place of the museum's iconic caribou sculpture. The post was met with swift criticism.
6 inmates released mistakenly still at large, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says
Six inmates who were mistakenly released from Ontario's jails remain at large, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.
CSIS says it's likely unable to approve early retirements, citing 'operational pressures'
Employees at Canada's spy agency who were hoping to take advantage of the federal government's early retirement incentive appear to be out of luck.
King Charles says late Queen would be ‘troubled’ by today’s world
In a video message, King Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying today’s world ‘may have troubled her deeply.’
Senators call on Carney to restore antisemitism envoy, step up fight against hate
The Senate human rights committee is calling for more education, better digital literacy and a federal task force on hate to fight a spike in anti-Jewish hate crimes and acts of intimidation.
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Toronto Star
Hidden trail camera found in Milton pointed at homes
Camera footage can be used to "identify opportunities to commit offences when homes are vacant," Halton police said in a news release.
Toronto police officer charged after private databases accessed multiple times
The databases were accessed between June and December 2025, police said. The arrest is not part of police corruption investigation Project South.
Trump media company replaces CEO, ex-congressman Nunes after stock plunge that wiped out billions
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse that wiped out billions in investor wealth.
First official candidate enters Ontario Liberal leadership race
Liberal officials confirmed Tuesday that Dylan Marando is the only hopeful so far who has met the requirements to be a contender in the Nov. 21 contest.
Toronto eyeing free sports equipment in parks as part of new pilot project
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities will fund a year-long program to install lockers with sports equipment near playing courts and fields across the city.
Families embrace on Toronto courthouse steps as ‘methodical’ double killer begins life sentence
Canada was international student Kartik Vasudev’s “dream country.” He was taken from us “without fulfilling a single dream,” his grieving parents said Tuesday.
Mark Carney unveils new trade advisory council as critical talks loom
Prime Minister Mark Carney has reached across the partisan divide to reboot a Canada-U.S. trade advisory council as he seeks to reassure Canadians the government has a plan for the critical trade talks ahead.
Toronto Star reporters nominated for CAJ awards
Seven reporters from Torstar publications are being recognized for their reporting in 2025.
Carney government looks at new pipeline along Trans Mountain corridor: sources
A new Alberta oil pipeline following the existing Trans Mountain corridor through B.C. has been discussed inside the federal government, sources have confirmed to the Star, but it could come with its own set of political trade-offs.
Ford government's own research warned against calling speed cameras 'cash grabs' — years before they were finally banned
An MTO research report in 2022 warned that public acceptance of speed cameras is tied to the need for transparency and education.
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Globe and Mail
Trump extends Iran ceasefire as U.S. continues blockade
U.S. President Donald Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, hours before it was set to expire, to allow the two countries to continue peace talks.
Trump administration indicts Southern Poverty Law Center for using informants to track extremist groups
Indictment accuses SPLC of defrauding donors in its use of paid informants to infiltrate far-right organizations
U.S. officials killed in Mexico car crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, sources say
Two U.S. officials and two Mexican investigators were killed in the crash after an operation to destroy drug labs of criminal groups, authorities say
Stranded black bear rescued from tree in New York
A black bear was rescued by police from a tree in Albany, New York on Tuesday. The bear tumbled from the tree into a net after it was tranquilized.
U.S. military boards sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. forces have put in place a global warning to track down vessels tied to Tehran
Mentored by Tim Cook, Apple's new CEO John Ternus is a hardware veteran
John Ternus will take over as chief executive in September for Tim Cook, who turned Apple into a US$4-trillion tech colossus during his 15-year run after the death of co-founder Steve Jobs.
Homophobic chant surfaces again in Mexico stadiums as issue looms for World Cup
Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial and homophobic abuse
Florida prosecutors launch criminal probe into OpenAI related to university mass shooting
Attorney-General investigating interactions between ChatGPT and gunman who killed two people last year at Florida State University
British royals commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II on centenary of birth
Britain's royals held a commemorative reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's birth, then King Charles and members of the family visited the British Museum on Tuesday to view the final designs for a national memorial to his mother.
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Global News
‘China is not a solution’ to Canada’s problems with the U.S., Kovrig says
Michael Kovrig said Ottawa's new China strategy is a 'risky play' that will not be viewed well by Washington and could threaten trade talks.
‘Horrible scene’: Vancouver group was visiting Mexico pyramid when shots rang out
A Canadian woman was killed in the shooting, four people were injured by gunfire and two were injured by falls, according to the Mexico State Secretariat of Security.
Iran war could push world into a food ‘catastrophe,’ UN agency warns
If the U.S.-led war in Iran continues, the protracted conflict 'could trigger a cascade of effects similar to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis,' according to the FAO.
Anand says she asked Israel to investigate killing of Canadian in Lebanon
The family of 38-year-old Windsor, Ont. resident Hassan Haidar says an Israeli drone shot him in the head during its ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.
Elon Musk fails to appear at Paris legal summons over alleged child abuse, deepfakes on X
Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino, the former CEO of X, were summoned for 'voluntary interviews' with Paris prosecutors following a search at the French premises of X.
Carney mourns Canadian killed in Mexico shooting witness calls ‘horrible’
A Canadian witness said she narrowly avoided being caught in the shooting herself after deciding to turn back from climbing the Pyramid of the Moon moments before.
King Charles remembers his ‘darling mama’ to mark her 100th birthday
During his speech, Charles credited his mother for her long-standing cultural and social influence and the enduring impact of her service.
K-pop mogul behind BTS being sought by police in South Korea
The police confirmed they have asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for arresting Bang Si-Hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairman of Hybe.
Shooting that killed Canadian in Mexico was planned attack, officials say
The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico, a state official told the AP on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak about the case.
Trump says Iran ceasefire extended indefinitely as new talks put on hold
Trump said the move came at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a 'unified proposal' from Tehran, but that the U.S. military will continue its blockade of Iranian ports.
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New York Times
Virginia Passes Gerrymandered Map to Help Democrats in Midterms: 4 Takeaways
Virginia’s approval of an aggressive gerrymander could give Democrats up to four additional House seats as they seek to win back Congress.
Here’s Where the National Fight Over Gerrymandered Maps Stands
With Virginia’s vote on Tuesday, Democrats pulled close to even with Republicans, who may have further cards to play in the race to gain extra House seats.
Here’s What the New Virginia House Map Looks Like
Democrats now hold six of the state’s 11 seats in the U.S. House, but the new map could allow the party to win 10 of them.
With $116 Million Gift, National Gallery Will Send Its Art Around Nation
The large contribution from the billionaire collector Mitchell P. Rales is enabling long-term loans to smaller museums in perpetuity.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said the law does not violate the Constitution. The plaintiffs said they planned to ask the Supreme Court to reverse the decision.
Serial Rapist Pleads Guilty to 2 Murders After Chewed Gum Links DNA to Crimes
Mitchell A. Gaff, 68, acknowledged killing two women who were sexually assaulted before being found dead in their Washington State apartments in the 1980s.
SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion
The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public.
Justice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes
Republicans have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating hate groups, of unfairly targeting conservative and Christian organizations.
Proposed Lifetime Smoking Ban to Become Law in Britain
The proposal, which was approved by Parliament on Tuesday, will ban the supply or sale of tobacco products to anyone born in 2009 or after, permanently.
A.I. ‘Hallucinations’ Created Errors in Court Filing, Top Law Firm Says
Sullivan & Cromwell apologized for submitting a court document that had fake citations created by artificial intelligence.
CNBC
Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warns
Balakrishnan was discussing the complexities of the U.S.- China relationship from Singapore's perspective with CNBC's Steve Sedgwick at the CONVERGE LIVE event.
Japan's Nikkei 225 rises to record high as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
Nikkei rises to record high on Wednesday, even as Asia markets trade broadly lower, amid deepening uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, even as Trump extended a temporary ceasefire.
Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit over claim he frequented 'nightclubs'
The lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi was dismissed a day after FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic magazine over claims he abused alcohol.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump looks to mitigate tariff, geopolitical blowback
Markets are rising on Iran-U.S. talks, but there remains massive disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil edge lower as fragile Iran ceasefire extension clouds outlook
Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as uncertainty lingered over the trajectory of the U.S.–Iran conflict.
Apple incoming CEO John Ternus faces a defining challenge: Fixing the company's AI strategy
Tim Cook had a highly successful tenure as Apple's CEO, but he leaves his successor with a big gap to fill when it comes to the company's position in AI.
Trump administration discussing currency swap line with United Arab Emirates
Such a move would provide liquidity in dollars to the oil-rich UAE, but could be politically tenuous for the administration amid higher prices at home.
Trump extends ceasefire in Iran, citing 'seriously fractured' Iranian government
Trump's announcement came after an expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a peace talks with Iranian officials was put on hold.
Treasury yields rise as traders weigh latest on U.S.-Iran war, Warsh hearing
Traders are monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
Tim Cook reactions: Trump, Altman, Buffett and more on the Apple CEO move
Apple CEO Tim Cook's move to executive chair spurred commentary from tech leaders Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey, as well as Warren Buffett.
Washington Post
Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely as Iran says it won’t join talks now
The announcement came as talks set to take place between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Pakistan were postponed amid uncertainty about the broad strokes of a deal.
U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture
The capture of the tanker ship Tifani follows a Trump administration directive to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in smuggling Iranian oil.
Beijing tightens its grip on AI firms that try to shed their Chinese ties
A Chinese government probe of a Meta-acquired company, Manus AI, reveals what tech workers see as a new red line.
Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation
The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.
Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports
The change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation’s pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.
Fired official says Starmer’s office pushed for clearance of Epstein-linked envoy
The British prime minister appears to be in the sharpest peril of his 21 months in office, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite red flags.
How Pakistan learned to speak Trump’s language, becoming an unlikely peacemaker
Pakistan is the key broker in talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it did not always get along with President Donald Trump and does not recognize Israel.
Iran talks on shaky footing after U.S. seizure of ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian officials have threatened to forgo negotiations even as U.S. representatives plan to arrive in Pakistan for the meeting and a ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday.
Israel told people to evacuate Beirut’s southern suburbs — then hit city’s center
The deadly strikes on the Lebanese capital shattered neighborhoods where many people had taken refuge after being displaced by earlier Israeli bombardments.
A new foothold for Moscow in Europe after Bulgaria election
After the defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, the victory in Bulgaria by Rumen Radev will install a new pro-Russian voice within the European Union.
BBC
World's biggest condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.
Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.
Oil prices dip as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear
US President Donald Trump said he will extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks have progressed.
The Papers: 'Starmer on the ropes' and 'Sobbin' Robbins spills the beans'
The papers are dominated by the fallout for the prime minister from the failed vetting of Lord Mandelson for his role as British ambassador to the US.
Democratic congresswoman resigns after campaign finance charges
An investigation found she committed more than 20 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws.
Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time
Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins'
The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.
I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.
Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical
Fighting With My Family, released in 2019, starred Florence Pugh as a young wrestler making her name.
The Independent
Secondhand clothing shopping spikes as Americans look to spend less and save money
Shoppers are not only buying from secondhand retailers more but are also spending less on each purchase
ICE detains the wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes
The wife of a U.S. Army sergeant is being held at an immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas
Trump launches barrage of Truth Social attacks on the Supreme Court, the Wall Street Journal and wind farms
The president claimed that wind farms ‘kill the birds’ and that Supreme Court justices have shown ‘very little loyalty’
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump envoys ‘disrespectful’ for visiting Moscow not Kyiv, Zelensky says
Zelensky says he can meet Witkoff and Kushner outside Ukraine if the country's 'complex logistics' are too much for them
Photos of daily life in Sudan as war enters its fourth year
Photos from Sudan show how daily life continues as the war between the country's army and paramilitary forces enters its fourth year.
How Sheila the three-wheeler dodged danger on a record 14,000-mile journey to tip of South Africa
Two friends have claimed a bizarre record by driving a decades-old British three-wheel car about 14,000 miles from the U.K. to the southern tip of Africa for the longest trip by a three-wheel vehicle
Virginia approves redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more House seats
This redistricting referendum also marks a setback for President Donald Trump
Libya fueled war in Sudan with Colombian mercenaries and equipment, UN report finds
United Nations experts have found that paramilitaries fighting against the Sudanese military received support from an armed group in Libya, adding more chaos to the devastating war in Sudan
Iran-US war latest: Trump extends ceasefire and blasts Tehran in Truth Social posts after it backs away from talks
US president vows to continue blockading Iranian ports as Tehran refuses to send negotiators to Pakistan talks
Kash Patel’s $250M suit gave a CliffsNotes account of his alleged behavior - and the case could haunt him for months
Kash Patel has filed a lawsuit over a profile piece. But, by suing, the FBI director only brings more light to allegations about his behaviors and risks future embarrassment, Bruce Golding reports
