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CBC.ca
U.S. attacks Iranian nuclear site as Tehran strikes fully-loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai coast
The United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan early Tuesday, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
Heat dome burns off mountain snow in western U.S., flashing warning for fire season
Mountains that normally see their peak snowpack in March are brown this year, thanks to a spring heat dome that baked western U.S. for much of the second half of the month. That's raising alarm bells for the fire season that's already ramping up.
CTA to lower air passenger complaints fee after pressure from airlines, transport minister, documents show
Internal documents show airlines and then Transport Minister Anita Anand pressed the Canadian Transportation Agency to scale back a proposed complaints fee — raising concerns about political interference.
Most people across Canada will no longer need to pay nurse practitioners for primary care
As of Wednesday, the federal government will require provinces and territories to start to pay for primary care services, including those provided by nurse practitioners. The new policy aims to ensure Canadians aren't being billed for "medically necessary services."
Ottawa authorizes emergency use of strychnine in Alberta, Saskatchewan to address gopher infestation
Ottawa is authorizing the controlled and time-limited emergency use of strychnine to address millions of dollars worth of damage in Alberta and Saskatchewan caused by an infestation of Richardson's ground squirrels, known colloquially as gophers.
#TheMoment Banff's famous grizzly 'The Boss' came out of hibernation
Wildlife photographer Jason Leo Bantle tells The National about the moment Banff National Park's famous grizzly bear, 'The Boss,' came out of hibernation.
Toronto Maple Leafs fire general manager Brad Treliving
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment have decided to part ways with Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving.
Alberta pushing for constitutional change to give provinces say over appointment of judges
Alberta's government is calling on Ottawa to change the Constitution to give provinces more of a say in how judges are appointed at the provincial level.
B.C. youth charged after chats with U.S. teen who allegedly made school shooting threats: police
A Sooke, B.C., youth has been arrested and charged after online chats with a U.S. teenager who allegedly made school shooting threats, RCMP say.
How provincial budget deficits impact you
Every province that has released a 2026-27 budget is projecting a deficit. But is that cause for concern?Note: P.E.I and Newfoundland and Labrador had not yet released their budgets at the time of publication.
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Toronto Star
Thinking of buying a new home? You now need to register — or your warranty coverage could be reduced
Changes come into effect April 1.
Judge orders Toronto accountant accused in 'Ponzi scheme' to stay away from his wife
John Rosenthal must stay away from the home he has shared for years with his wife, Marcia Lipson, after she tells court she fears for safety.
There's one exception to the provincial supervisor's cuts at the Toronto Catholic board. And parents are upset
Last week, the board’s provincial supervisor announced cuts to international language programs. Three Ukrainian schools in Etobicoke were exempt.
He survived war in Sri Lanka and arrived in Canada on a rickety ship packed with Tamil refugees. 16 years later, he's still fighting for protection here
Part of voyage that made international headlines, Kugatheeswaran Thuraisinkam didn't have the dangers of his return submitted or assessed as evidence.
This Ontario deputy police chief has been suspended since 2024. Last year he got a pay raise
Kingston police have yet to provide an explanation for the 2024 suspension of a deputy chief who was handed a nearly 25 per cent raise last year.
Frank Stronach sex assault trial: Closing arguments begin Tuesday, with defence set to focus on credibility concerns
When the trial began last month, seven women were accusing Stronach of sexual assaults dating back to the 1970s; the Crown has since abandoned the charges related to three of them.
Edward Rogers disputes 'excessive' fees for mother's estate, seeks to block payment to Larry Tanenbaum
Larry Tanenbaum, whose Kilmer Group owns 25 per cent of MLSE, is one of three trustees tasked with executing Loretta Roger's will and handling the matriarch's $250 million estate.
Blue Jays vs. Rockies: MLB’s worst team runs away with series opener
You might remember that last year the Jays swept the Rockies three straight, outscoring them 45-6.
Airport cleared to be renamed for Trump as he unveils design for skyscraper library
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida airport was cleared to be renamed after President Donald Trump on Monday, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library.
Maple Leafs fire GM Brad Treliving after string of costly trades and a lost season
MLSE could be looking to completely remake the front office, with names such as Doug Armstrong and Mark Hunter in the mix.
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Globe and Mail
America’s return to the moon is a return to an America of promise, daring and purpose
Why has it taken so long? The country grew bored of space travel, making it a tough sell in hard times
Celine Dion announces comeback
Celine Dion announced on Monday, her birthday, that she will return to the stage this fall with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris, spread out over September and October.
Knesset passes death penalty law for Palestinians who kill Israelis
Israel's parliament passed a law on Monday making the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right allies.
Israel reverses course, grants cardinal access to holy site in Jerusalem
Israeli police, citing security concerns, had barred church leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass
Gulf allies privately urge Trump to continue war until Iran is decisively defeated
Led by Saudi Arabia and UAE, allies argue Tehran hasn’t yet been weakened enough, U.S., Gulf and Israeli officials say
One month in, most Israelis still support the war on Iran, new poll shows
Support has dropped sharply in only a few weeks, however, falling from 82.1 per cent to 67.7 per cent
Royals owner acknowledges sense of urgency in deciding future home of the MLB club
Owner John Sherman impressed by what he saw in Royals’ opening day trip to Atlanta’s Truist Park
Why the Strait of Hormuz has been a global commerce chokepoint for centuries
Blocking the Persian Gulf is the oldest trick in the book. Its power hasn’t waned at all. Iran knows this – why didn’t Trump?
Trump’s White House ballroom to be built atop ‘massive’ military complex
The U.S. President showed renderings on Sunday of the new building which included ‘bulletproof glass’ and a ‘drone-proof roof’
Cuba to receive first oil shipment this year despite U.S. blockade
Cuba prepared on Monday to receive a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of oil, marking the island’s first such delivery this year.
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Global News
Can the U.S. wrest Strait of Hormuz from Iran, a regional military power?
Thousands of soldiers from the U.S. Army's elite 82nd Airborne Division have started arriving in the Middle East, Reuters reported on Monday.
Oil prices keep climbing as Iran war uncertainty drags stock markets down
The mixed movements followed a whirlwind of action in the war over the weekend, including an entry into the fighting by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Fan dies after fall at Mexico City stadium hosting 2026 World Cup opener
After the incident, the Mexico City Prosecutor's Office released a statement saying it's 'investigating the death of a person that occurred on March 28 inside Estadio Banorte.'
KitKat thieves make a break for it, steal more than 400K bars in roadway heist
The chocolate bars were set to be distributed across Europe, but KitKat announced Sunday that a large chunk of its chocolate supply had veered off course.
Italy art heist thieves steal $14M in Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse paintings
The thieves forced entry through the main door on the first floor of the museum before escaping with the paintings through the gardens and over a fence.
Spain closes airspace to U.S. planes involved in the Iran war
Spain already said the U.S. could not use jointly operated military bases in Iran conflict, which Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described as illegal, reckless and unjust.
Trump threatens to start ‘obliterating’ Iran’s infrastructure without deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war is not reached soon.
Pope uses Palm Sunday Mass to reject claims God justifies war
Pope Leo dedicated his Palm Sunday homily to his insistence that God is the “king of peace” who rejects violence and comforts those who are oppressed.
As Mideast leaders seek end to war, Iran warns U.S. against ground invasion
Pakistan said that the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were holding talks in Islamabad without U.S. or Israeli participation.
Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she fell into a coma in China
A British Columbia grandmother is stranded in China in a coma with her family unable to pay the hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring her home via air ambulance
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New York Times
After Months of Threats, Trump Softens His Stance on Blocking Oil to Cuba
The White House press secretary said the United States would evaluate oil shipments to Cuba on a “case-by-case basis,” after a Russian tanker full of crude reached the island.
The Greatest Threat to Our Elections Is No Longer Foreign
This is not how American democracy is supposed to work.
Trump Pardoned Them. Then They Committed More Crimes.
The president and the Republican Party deserve to pay a political price for the pardons.
Offensive vs. Defensive: On Iran, the Distinction Matters for Britain’s Leader
As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.
U.S. Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon on Average
A month since the first U.S.-Israeli attacks and Iran’s response effectively shut off Persian Gulf oil, drivers are paying significantly more to fill up.
Fresh Food Distributors Add Surcharges as Fuel Costs Rise
Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices.
When Will Japan’s Cherry Blossoms Bloom? A.I. Can Help Answer That
Experts use artificial intelligence to analyze data, plus thousands of crowdsourced photos, to forecast the prized flowers, which are a multibillion-dollar attraction.
Stephen Colbert Marvels at ‘No Kings’ Rallies Worldwide
“Just look at the crowd we got here in New York,” he said. “Oop, that’s the T.S.A. line at J.F.K.”
DeSantis Signs Bill to Rename Florida Airport for Trump
The airport near West Palm Beach will be rebranded the President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 1, if approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Senators Seek Answers From Trump Administration About Airport Immigration Arrests
Airport security officials have been sharing passenger data with immigration agents, but the program received little attention until videos captured a woman and her daughter being detained at San Francisco’s airport.
CNBC
European stocks head for worst month since 2020 as Iran war drags on
Regional shares were choppy on Tuesday morning.
European defense startups eye commercial deals and hiring push in the Middle East amid the Iran war
A crop of emerging defense companies in Europe are fielding increasing interest from Middle East militaries as conflict continues in the region.
Treasury yields fall as traders rethink Fed rate hikes after Powell comments
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Tuesday morning, as investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East.
Gold on track for worst month since 2008 as Iran war enters its fifth week
Gold edged higher on Tuesday morning, but the metal remained on course to notch its biggest monthly decline in almost 17 years.
Oil sees choppy trading as traders parse Trump comments on Iran war
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly expressed willingness to end the military hostilities against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely shut.
Nebius unveils plans to build one of Europe's largest AI factories as region scrambles for compute
Europe is racing to create the infrastructure needed to power the AI boom.
Asia markets mostly fall as Trump comments on Iran war stoke oil volatility
Asia-Pacific markets largely fell on Tuesday as investors assesed Mideast conflict and volatile crude oil prices.
Samsung-backed AI chip firm Rebellions raises $400 million ahead of IPO
Rebellions' chips are focused on AI inferencing, putting it in competition with Nvidia as well as other startups from Groq to Cerebras.
U.S. gasoline hits $4 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Families are feeling the financial impact from the U.S. war with Iran as gasoline prices surge.
Iran's attacks on aluminum producers are sending 'shockwaves' through the metals market
Aluminum hit prices not seen since 2022 after Iranian attacks on two Middle Eastern producers over the weekend, amid fears of a supply crisis.
Washington Post
Trump says U.S. negotiating with Iranian leaders, despite Iran’s denials
Iran contradicted Trump’s claims that direct talks with more a moderate regime in Tehran were making “great progress.”
Thieves steal works by Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse in less than 3 minutes
Four masked men are believed to have forced their way through an entry gate, grabbed the paintings and escaped by climbing a fence, Italy’s Carabinieri said.
U.S. allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking Trump’s effective blockade
The administration had threatened to punish countries that attempted to break the blockade, which was aimed at weakening the communist government.
Israel suspends battalion that detained CNN crew in West Bank
Reservists from the IDF’s ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda unit held CNN journalists for two hours on Thursday.
Outrage grows over Israeli restrictions to Jerusalem sites during Holy Week
In a rare about-face, the move by Israeli police to block Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from the holiest site in Christianity was reversed after criticism.
Israel targets Iran’s leaders with lethal expertise using new AI platform
The division of responsibility has left Israel to hunt and kill Iranian leaders ruthlessly, using an intelligence apparatus built up to assassinate with lethal proficiency.
Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran
If President Trump approves the plans, such an effort would mark a new phase of the war that could be significantly more dangerous to U.S. troops than the first four weeks.
BBC
Kanye West to return to UK for Wireless festival
It will be his first UK performance in over a decade and since he received criticism for antisemitic comments.
Three charged with murder over death of girl, 16
Three people are due to appear in court over the death of Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds.
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.
Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched
There needs to be accountability for the failings that led to this mass exploitation of children in UK, says survivor.
Newcastle not looking to make Howe change at moment - CEO
Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he does not have a stance on the future of head coach Eddie Howe, but the club are "not looking to make a change at the moment".
Congressman writes to King Charles urging him to meet Epstein victims during US visit
While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.
Arsenal's 11 international withdrawals - injury crisis or crafty caution?
With 11 Arsenal players withdrawing from international duty, are the Gunners facing an injury crisis or are they simply being cautious?
Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says
Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.
Why innovative Canadian league is trialling daylight offside rule
BBC Sport looks at why the Canadian Premier League is trialling Arsene Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule in 2026.
Starmer gives doctors 48 hours to cancel strike or lose new jobs package
The prime minister says the NHS could lose 1,000 extra training places if resident doctors go ahead with a six-day strike next week.
The Independent
Russia is unlikely to run out of soldiers anytime soon – here’s why
Vladimir Putin has made a concerted effort to re-engineer the relationship between the army, the state and Russian society since the 2000s
Delivery driver forced at gunpoint to take object to police station
Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows has said the incident ‘bears all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack’
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Estonia detects ‘dangerous’ air threat after drones enter territory
US relays message to Kyiv after Moscow signals distress over attacks on oil and energy facilities
Fire gutted Spanish village 3,500 years ago but preserved this ancient wooden artefact
Bronze Age village played key role in ancient Europe’s ‘textile revolution’
Russia targets VPNs used by millions in Putin’s latest internet crackdown
The Kremlin has blocked WhatsApp, has slowed down Telegram and has repeatedly jammed mobile internet
Billionaire’s London home burgled twice in just four days for valuables worth £1.25m
The Knightsbridge townhouse, owned by Paul Coulson and situated near Buckingham Palace, was repeatedly broken into last December
Energy bills predicted to surge by £288 a year from July as rise ‘unavoidable’
Cornwall Insight’s latest forecast for the price cap now stands at £1,929, which is £44 lower than its prediction earlier this month.
Three teenagers charged with murder after girl stabbed to death in Leeds
Chloe Watson Dransfield died after being found on the street
Charlie Kirk highway tribute blocked as political tensions flare
A Charlie Kirk memorial license plate was also recently turned down by an Arizona Governor
Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s desalination plants. Here’s what that could mean
Israeli airstrikes on March 7 on oil depots surrounding Tehran produced heavy smoke and acid rain
