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CBC.ca
Israeli attacks kill at least 6 across Gaza, including 2 children, medics say
Israeli fire killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, local health officials said, in the latest violence to undermine a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Kuwaiti U.S. journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin detained in Kuwait after social media posts
The Committee to Protect Journalists is calling for the release of Kuwaiti American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after he was detained in Kuwait over social media posts during military escalations in the Iran war.
Toronto Tempo sign Canadian guard Kia Nurse ahead of inaugural WNBA season
The Toronto Tempo have signed Canadian guard Kia Nurse ahead of the franchise's inaugural WNBA season, the teamannounced Tuesday.
Trump says talks with Iran could resume in next few days
The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened on Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran's ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks.
Alberta rejects federal nature strategy, redefines protected land
Ottawa has a plan to protect 30 per cent of Canadian land by 2030, but Alberta has rejected the federal benchmarks. The province claims it already protects 60 per cent of its land. This comes after it has expanded the definition of protected lands in a move a conservationist calls concerning.
2 'shocking' N.L. shootings were acts of intimate partner violence, RCMP say
In a news conference on Tuesday, the RCMP confirmed that the two shootings in Grand Falls-Windsor last week were incidents of intimate partner violence.
Director of Camp Mystic says he slept through warning of deadly Texas floods
The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counsellors were killed by a devastating flood last year testified Monday he did not see official warnings issued the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger.
B.C. declared toxic drugs a public health emergency 10 years ago. Has it made a difference?
Experts say they worry the province hasn’t used all the powers available that come with a public health emergency, and is leaning on public opinion rather than science to inform policy.
At least 16 wounded, gunman dead in school shooting in Turkey
A former student opened fire at a high school in southeast Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people before killing himself, officials said.
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Toronto Star
Ontario Liberals reveal date for Scarborough Southwest byelection nomination
Ontario Liberals will pick their candidate for an upcoming byelection in Scarborough Southwest on May 9 in a vote that has broader implications for the party's leadership race in the fall.
Carney government to cut excise tax on gasoline until Labour Day
It will cost $2.4 billion to lift the tax for five months, an official said, a move that will drop the price of gasoline by 10 cents per litre.
‘SNL’ is moving to CTV — and it’s shaking up the local Saturday news schedule
After more than 50 years on Global, the sketch comedy giant heads to Bell Media this fall, pushing CTV’s local nightly newscasts to an earlier time slot.
Ontario man charged after 7 fraudulent passports found hidden in sandals: RCMP
Police say the passports used the same photo and appeared to be from The Gambia and South Africa but with different names and biographical details.
The most expensive option no more, Ontario's new wind and solar projects bring the promise of far cheaper power
With the new plants, solar is set to go from Ontario’s most expensive source of power to one of the least.
Former pastor, 14 others accused of defrauding York Region homeless program
The 38-year-old former pastor from Vaughan is the "principal suspect," say police. He reportedly served at the Miracle Arena for All Nations from 2018 to 2025.
Heavy-rain warning lifted in Toronto, with temperatures to reach low 20s on Tuesday
Temperatures are expected to warm from 10 C in the morning to a high of 21 towards the evening: Environment Canada.
I'm a Somali immigrant to Canada. This is what I hear in Donald Trump's ominous warnings about the 'Third World'
A political leader can debate border security, asylum policy, or crime without dehumanizing entire populations. That choice is always available. When a leader chooses cruelty instead, it matters. It deepens division. It normalizes prejudice. It invites people to confuse vulnerability…
Toronto police lay out road closures, crowd control ahead of FIFA World Cup
Here's what Toronto police are focusing on ahead of the first kick-off.
Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
At least 2,089 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, the Health Ministry said.
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Globe and Mail
Harvey Weinstein to face third rape trial in New York
Jurors will weigh whether he raped hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013
Fuel shortages and power cuts deal blow to Cuba’s top tourist destinations
International tourist arrivals plunged 56 per cent in February from one year prior
Cuba's tourism dries up along with fuel, power amid U.S. sanctions
In a small town on the edge of the vast Zapata Swamp, one of Cuba's top eco-tourism destinations, plunging visitor numbers are adding to the struggles of residents and tourism industry workers, as an energy blockade by the United States leaves the island with worsening fuel and power shortages.
Pope Leo in Algeria walks in footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine
Pope Leo XIV walked Tuesday in the footsteps of his spiritual father, St. Augustine, making a pilgrimage to the archaeological ruins in Algeria where the fifth-century titan of early Christianity lived, died and wrote some of the most important works in Western thought.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku in the Pacific Ocean batters remote U.S. islands with heavy winds and rains
Super Typhoon Sinlaku was packing winds of up to 241 kph that were likely to bring power outages to the islands that are home to roughly 50,000 people
U.S. producer prices increase less than expected in March
Cost of services unchanged, but surging energy prices fanning inflation pressures
Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins among artists joining Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Iron Maiden, soul singers Luther Vandross and Sade, punk-rocker Billy Idol and post-punk band Joy Division, later reborn as New Order also recognized
Pope Leo pays homage in Algeria to spiritual father, St. Augustine, during Africa tour
Leo proclaimed himself a ‘son of St. Augustine’ on the night of his election and has cited Augustine prolifically in his first year
France raffles $1-million Picasso to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
‘Head of a Woman,’ painted by Picasso in 1941, could net US$14-million if all raffle tickets are sold
Iranian carpet artisans return to work, hope for continued ceasefire
Tehran's historic grand bazaar opened up as Iranians make the most out of the U.S. and Iran's fragile two-week ceasefire. Shops that sell world-famous Persian rugs, in particular, returned to business.
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Global News
Talks continue as U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues
Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war’s economic fallout.
Husband of woman missing in Bahamas released without charges
'They had no choice but to release him. It's unfortunate they had to exhaust the entire investigative period to come to the conclusion,' Brian Hooker's lawyer said.
Canadian killed in Lebanon, Anand says while calling for ceasefire
Community organizers say Haider is survived by his wife and five children, including a one-year-old.
Cuba’s president says ‘we will defend ourselves’ against U.S. invasion
'If the time comes, I don't think there would be any justification for the United States to launch a military aggression against Cuba,' Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said.
Why the U.S. is blockading the Strait of Hormuz and NATO doesn’t want in
Meanwhile, NATO allies including Britain and France said they would not be drawn into the conflict by taking part in the blockade.
Pope Leo XIV says he does not fear Trump in feud over Iran war
U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV told reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.
Hungary’s Orban concedes landmark defeat to centre-right opposition
Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban conceded defeat on Sunday after a landslide election victory by the upstart opposition.
Trump orders Iran blockade as peace talks falter
The United States and Iran ended face-to-face talks on Sunday without an agreement, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt.
‘We are bonded forever’: Artemis II crew reflect on historic 10-day mission
After a 10-day mission that sent them around the far side of the moon, NASA Commander Reid Wiseman says he and his three fellow Artemis II crew members are "bonded forever."
US-Iran talks begin in Pakistan as war’s fragile ceasefire holds
The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced.
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New York Times
Takeaways from the Times’s Look Inside D.H.S.
Eighty current and former employees talked to us about the Trump administration’s relentless push for mass deportations.
House Republicans Step Up Scrutiny of ActBlue Over Foreign Donations
Three Republican-led committees, responding to a New York Times report this month, accused the Democratic fund-raising organization of withholding documents from a subpoena request.
Undocumented Immigrants Fear Tax Data Will Be Shared With ICE
Fears that the I.R.S. could share their data with ICE have turned tax season into a gamble for people who are in the country illegally.
At a House Republican’s New York Event, Flashes of an Iran Backlash
Representative Mike Lawler, who is seeking re-election in a swing district in the Hudson Valley, faced tough questions from constituents about his stance on the war in Iran.
Virginia Governor Ends Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups
The new law signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger is the culmination of a long, Democrat-led push to distance Virginia from its Confederate past.
How Stephen Miller Is Adjusting Trump’s Immigration Agenda
After the chaos and death that ensued during the deportation raids in Minneapolis, Stephen Miller, the architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign, is changing course on immigration. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains how the administration’s strategy is shifting.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Saved From Closure by Nonprofit
The Venetoulis Institute of Local Journalism, which operates The Baltimore Banner, has bought The Post-Gazette. The newspaper was set to shut down next month.
Trump’s Attacks on Pope Leo Create Fresh Midterm Headaches for G.O.P.
Republicans are counting on the votes of Catholics to maintain control of Congress.
Ricky Cobb Has Built a Mini-Empire Through ’70s Nostalgia
Ricky Cobb has built a big online following with his irreverent postings about the absurdities of the 1970s.
Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair, Discloses Vast Wealth Ahead of Confirmation Hearing
Kevin M. Warsh vowed to divest a substantial amount of his more than $100 million in assets as he faces a complicated path to becoming the next chair of the Federal Reserve.
CNBC
U.S. oil prices fall more than 6% on hope Iran peace talks will continue
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that the next steps in U.S.-Iran peace efforts now depend on Tehran.
Amazon to buy Globalstar to bolster Leo satellite business in deal worth about $11.6 billion
Amazon said it would acquire Globalstar, giving its nascent satellite internet business a boost as it vies to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
CEOs are betting AI will augment work rather than displace all workers
Panelists at the Semafor World Economy conference said artificial intelligence can supplement the work that's already done, improving its quantity and quality.
Global recession is inevitable if Strait of Hormuz stays shut, says Citadel's Ken Griffin
A prolonged blockage of the Strait of Hormuz for the next six to 12 months will mean an unavoidable recession, the billionaire investor said.
More U.S.-Iran peace deal talks are in discussion, White House says
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle, despite President Donald Trump proclaiming that a ceasefire with Iran depended on it reopening.
Treasury yields move lower after light producer price reading, weaker oil prices
Treasury yields ticked lower on Tuesday following a softer-than-expected producer price index reading and as oil prices declined.
Iran war will hit UK growth the hardest of any rich economies, IMF says
The IMF said that the U.K. will be hardest hit out of all developed economies as a result of the Iran war.
Citigroup beats estimates, boosted by gains in fixed income
Citigroup reported its best quarterly revenue in a decade and a 56% year-over-year jump in earnings per share.
Fed nominee Warsh filings detail vast wealth, far exceeding past chairs
Kevin Warsh, nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, detailed his holdings in newly released financial disclosures.
Asia markets mostly higher amid hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal; China exports miss estimates
Asia-Pacific markets open mostly higher Tuesday, amid positive investor sentiment that a deal between the U.S. and Iran is still possible
Washington Post
Rubio hosts Israel-Lebanon talks in D.C. Here’s what to know.
The talks are aimed at securing a ceasefire in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon but are likely to be difficult.
How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade
Even with a U.S. blockage, geography gives Iran an edge in the Strait of Hormuz, shaping control of a vital global chokepoint.
World’s oldest gorilla, known for her dignified manner, turns 69
Legend has it that Fatou was brought from Africa to France in the late 1950s by a sailor who then traded her to settle a bar bill.
Peace with Iran hinges on nuclear compromise, and the two sides are miles apart
The Trump administration has sought a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 20 years. Tehran’s offer would last up to five.
Hungary’s opposition cheers Orban’s fall but faces challenging transition
With his Tisza party jubilant over its win, Peter Magyar warned of difficulties ahead as his new government faces economic woes and Orban allies in high places.
Fugitive Bolsonaro ally, convicted in 2022 coup attempt, is detained by ICE
The arrest of Brazilian former intelligence chief and congressman Alexandre Ramagem ended a manhunt that stretched for six months across two continents.
U.S. imposes naval blockade as Trump demands Iran end nuclear program
Peace talks broke down over Iran’s nuclear program, which has survived two decades of international diplomacy seeking to curtail it and more than five weeks of bombing.
E.U. revels in defeat of Hungary’s Orban, Trump ally who defied Brussels
Hungary’s prime minister, a self-proclaimed champion of illiberal democracy, turned thwarting E.U. policy into an art form but suffered a resounding election defeat.
Lambasting Pope Leo, Trump risks alienating conservative Catholics
Veteran church observers say an open war of words between a pope and a U.S. president is unprecedented.
Trump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal
The blockade could derail a tenuous ceasefire after just five days. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. remains open to diplomacy if Iran takes “our final and best offer.”
BBC
Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.
Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness
The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
'Welcome home': Watch joyful reunion as Orion capsule opened after splashdown
Newly released video shows the moment the hatch of Artemis II's Orion capsule is unlocked to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts.
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
Should hair pulling be violent conduct?
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez faces a three-match ban for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. Is the punishment fair?
JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
Single-sex space guidance for organisations to be published after May elections
Equalities minister Bridget Phillipson says election rules mean a new draft cannot be published until next month.
French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
'No fear, pure fire' - Arteta defiant on pivotal week
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants the club to play with "pure fire" as they prepare for one of their biggest weeks in years.
The Independent
Britons could be rewarded with free electricity if they do their laundry on the weekend
The scheme announced on Tuesday will reward households that use smart meters
Women waiting too long for NHS care because of ‘medical misogyny’, top doctor warns
Exclusive: Women’s health conditions not being prioritised by health service, Dr Alison Wright warns as government prepares to launch new strategy to tackle crisis
Labour falls into fourth place in YouGov poll weeks before crunch local elections
The YouGov poll puts Reform at the top on 24 per cent, with the Greens in third place behind the Tories
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open
Owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said they have found a buyer who had agreed to keep the newspaper open, less than a month before it was due to shut down
British army chief says manosphere is fuelling misogyny in the military
‘Deepening rifts’ among young people are also contributing factors, he says
South East Water boss to give up bonus after thousands of customers hit by outages
Customers were left with no tap water, were unable to shower or bathe and could not flush their toilets
Kremlin declares Putin was ‘never friends with Orban’ after historic election defeat
Viktor Orban was key to blocking a £78 billion EU loan to Ukraine using funds from frozen Russian assets
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Homeless man saves 6-year-old boy he found wandering Miami streets at 11 pm as mom arrested
The mother of the child, who has a learning disability, told police she was unaware that her son had been missing for 12 hours
‘I stabbed him fully’: Killer bragged about murdering student on railway tracks over £50 drug deal
Dino Donaldson, 21, was convicted of the murder of Anojan Gnaneswaran at Strawberry Hill station in Twickenham in 2024
Man drowns in Colorado river trying to retrieve hat that blew off
The man was not wearing a life jacket when he entered the water from a pontoon boat to retrieve the lost item, according to local authorities
