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CBC.ca

Residential school survivors testify in front of international tribunal

A panel of residential school survivors provided witness testimony on Tuesday to the Permanent Peoples Tribunal, an international independent court of opinion investigating Canada's responsibility for the residential school system and the human rights violations associated with it.

Canadian men to battle defending champions U.S. in world hockey quarterfinals

Already assured of top spot in their pool, Canada finished its preliminary round at the world hockey championship with a 3-2 win over Czechia on Tuesday in Fribourg, Switzerland.

PWHL players' salary release affirms vast disparity between top men's, women's stars

Figures show nearly 100 players made less than $50,000 US last season. The highest paid player, Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark, earned $126,090.

NASA reveals first plans for a moon base

NASA has provided the first look at its plans for its moon base, which include several robotic missions to the surface of the moon as early as this year.

Canadians increasingly struggle to keep up with mortgage payments, report says

Canadians are increasingly struggling to pay their mortgages, particularly in high-priced Ontario and British Columbia markets, a new report from Equifax Canada says. Mortgage delinquency balances are up 32 per cent nationally compared with last year.

Landmark LNG deal between Canada and Germany expected to be announced this week

A landmark agreement to export liquified natural gas from northern British Columbia to Germany is expected to be announced later this week by the federal government, according to B.C. Energy Minister Adrian Dix.

Fast-fashion brand Shein accused of stealing designs from Winnipeg-based Indigenous company

Indigenous Nations Apparel Company, or INAC, a Winnipeg-based Indigenous clothing company, is accusing fast-fashion brand Shein of stealing dozens of its designs.

Carney warned about public anxiety over mental health, firearms after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

Three days after the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., government officials warned Prime Minister Mark Carney that online sentiment was shifting from collective grief toward "emerging accountability narratives" — including questions about mental health intervention, firearms access and whether warning signs were missed.

Drake breaks King of Pop's record for No. 1 hits

Drake might officially be the new king of pop. With 14 hits, the Toronto rap star has shattered the longstanding record previously held by Michael Jackson for most No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist.
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Toronto Star

Waterfront Festival cancelled in face of funding gap, competition from FIFA World Cup

The 16-year-old festival, and its six-storey, 7,300-kilogram rubber duckie known as Mama Duck, are planning a return for 2027.

Trump's trade czar says tariffs will remain on Canada, Mexico despite trade agreement

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the tariffs will remain despite the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement on trade, known as CUSMA.

Mark Carney says Alberta separation would require 'clear majority' in referendum

Prime Minister Mark Carney says any referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada would require a “clear majority,” and that a simple majority of 50 per cent plus one vote would not cut it.

Former environment minister Steven Guilbeault expected to quit Carney government: Sources

Guilbeault's anticipated departure comes in the wake of Mark Carney's climate policy concessions to Alberta and its oil and gas sector.

Delays, cancelled trains on several GO lines due to signal issue

The delays come less than a week after another signal issue disrupted service on the Lakeshore East line.

City councillors could lose their jobs for serious misconduct under just-passed Ontario law

Elected officials found guilty of serious breaches of codes of conduct by integrity commissioners can be removed by a unanimous vote of council.

Why could people kilometres away hear Bruno Mars at Rogers Stadium while neighbours heard nothing?

Acoustics experts say weather conditions, low-frequency bass and the layout of surrounding buildings created a unique acoustic runway across the city.

Ottawa's latest deal with U.S. data giant Palantir raises warnings

The Department of National Defence quietly inked a $3.7-million contract last year with American data giant Palantir, newly released documents show.

Canada implements stricter travel, immigration measures in response to Ebola crisis

Immigration authorities are also temporarily suspending applications from Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda.

Canadian man accused of attempting to hack into U.S. Defense computers using 'Kimwolf' botnet

Butler has been in Canadian custody since May 20 after OPP cybercrime investigators arrested him and U.S. authorities have applied for his extradition.
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Globe and Mail

What to watch at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington

Three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night

NASA lays out plans for moon base less than two months after Artemis II’s lunar voyage

During April’s Artemis II mission, four astronauts flew around the moon, traveling deeper into space than the Apollo crews

Canadian Women and Sport report says gaps persist in leadership roles

Women make up 48% of senior staff across the national sport system, but just 34% of CEOs or executive directors

Iran condemns U.S. strikes, begins restoring internet after long shutdown

U.S. characterizes Monday’s strikes as ‘defensive’ as Iran’s foreign ministry says they violate ceasefire

Former Scottish National Party CEO pleads guilty to embezzling party funds

Peter Murrell used SNP money for personal purchases, including a car, a luxury watch and a coffee maker

Talks to end Iran war seem to stall once more

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiating a deal with Iran could 'take a couple of days,' while Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said earlier that progress made on an initial framework did not mean the two sides were close to a final agreement.

Villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave for seven days await rescue

Difficult terrain and heavy rain have hampered search efforts

Rescue efforts continue for seven people trapped inside flooded cave in Laos

The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit, according to Lao and Thai rescue teams involved in the operation.

Texans to choose Republican nominee in runoff election as Cornyn and Paxton face off

Winner will run in November against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico

Oil giant BP abruptly ousts chairman Albert Manifold over governance and conduct issues

Departure is unexpected, with Manifold having been appointed to the position late last year
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Global News

Ferrari’s stock fell after launching its first-ever EV. What’s going on?

Ferrari's stock has been tanking Tuesday, one day after the automaker unveiled its first-ever fully electric passenger vehicle, called the Luce.

Intense European heat wave scorches as multiple countries report deaths

Experts say unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that sometimes strike at abnormal times and in unusual places are putting more people in danger.

Starbucks Korea criticized over ‘Tank Day’ ad evoking deadly 1980s uprising

In an apology, Starbucks South Korea's parent company chairman Chung Yong-jin asked the public not to take their anger out on Starbucks employees and front-of-house workers.

Spanish government confirms new case of hantavirus linked to cruise ship

Spain's Ministry of Health said that a new positive hantavirus case has been confirmed in one of the individuals remaining in preventive quarantine at Gómez Ulla Hospital.

U.S. says it carried out strikes in southern Iran, including on missile sites

Further details were not immediately available, including more specifics on the threats from Iran and what this means for negotiations

‘Married at First Sight’ pulls episodes over cast member rape allegations

The accusations were first presented to Channel 4 'against a small number of past contributors' in April. The broadcaster says those cast members have denied the allegations.

India minister seeks to build on trade ties reset by recent Carney visit

India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in Canada for meetings on trade and investment this week, as the two countries work toward a new free trade agreement.

Gunmen attack Congo hospital treating Ebola patients over relatives’ bodies

The gunfire attack was the third violent incident within four days at Congo health facilities amid the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts, WHO chief says

The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts.

Brits bask in scorching sun as record-high temperatures beat down

The U.K. rarely sees such scorching heat, especially in spring and even in summer, when average temperatures in the south of England linger between the high teens and low 20s C.
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New York Times

NASA’s Moon Base Plan Adds Two Rovers for Its Astronauts

The contracts, announced on Tuesday, are part of the space agency’s efforts to establish a moon base.

A Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting Volcano

For a split second, a fireball outshone the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Philippines’ most active volcano.

Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya

In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

The Factors Shaping the 2026 Midterm Elections

President Trump has sought revenge in G.O.P. primaries. Democrats have turned out to vote in large numbers. Republicans have gained a redistricting advantage.

Texans Head to the Polls, Again

Plus, Ferrari’s first fully electric car. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump

With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.

At the A.I. Epicenter, Technologists Dismiss Pope Leo’s Warnings About the New Technology

Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual message on artificial intelligence arrived as Silicon Valley’s A.I. enthusiasts pursue their own spirituality through technology.

Democratic Incumbents Run Against Each Other After Republican Redistricting in Texas

A Republican-led redistricting effort forced Representative Al Green, who has served 11 terms, and Christian Menefee, one of the newest members of Congress, into a battle for the same seat.

A Spring Heat Wave Is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France

Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.

Judge Allows Florida House Map That Could Add 4 Republican Seats

The plaintiffs had sought a temporary restraining order, arguing that the map violated a state ban on partisan gerrymandering that voters passed in 2010.

CNBC

SpaceX-Tesla merger chatter reignites as Musk pushes rocket company towards Nasdaq

With SpaceX headed for the public markets next month, industry experts and people close to Elon Musk are speculating about a potential tie-up with Tesla.

Trump officials split over Pope Leo’s AI warning as Vatican feud enters new front

Pope Leo XIV’s AI warning shows split among Trump officials as the White House resists new guardrails, upping stakes with Catholic voters and Silicon Valley allies.

‘The market has spoken’: Ferrari shares fall after carmaker unveils first fully electric vehicle

Shares of luxury carmaker Ferrari fell sharply on Tuesday morning, shortly after the company launched its first fully electric vehicle.

Treasury yields slide after Memorial Day break as traders weigh Iran peace prospects

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell more than 6 basis points to 4.510%.

Micron hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock surges 19%

A global memory shortage driven by AI is spiking demand for chipmakers like Micron.

Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs

Prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz could send crude oil prices to new highs this summer.

Pope Leo is concerned about AI replacing human work. Traders share his concern long term

The leader of the Catholic Church warned about artificial intelligence upending the labor market. Traders on Kalshi see unemployment jumping before 2030.

Brent oil jumps more than 3% after Iran vows to retaliate for U.S. strikes

President Trump earlier said talks with Iran were "proceeding nicely," while warning that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston to step down after 19 years at helm of cloud storage pioneer

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston, who started the cloud storage company when he was 24, plans to step down and assume the role of executive chairman.

BP shares fall after board removes chairman Albert Manifold over 'serious’ conduct concerns

The board of British energy major BP on Tuesday announced it had unanimously decided to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect.

Washington Post

Lebanon ceasefire falters as Trump pushes for Iran deal

Israel is “deepening its operation” in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday.

To repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry

The top U.S. diplomat visited the world’s largest democracy in a bid to reverse soured relations over Trump’s tariff agenda and embrace of Pakistan.

Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran

The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to end the war.

U.S. allies in Asia are trying to shield themselves from Trump’s unpredictability

President Donald Trump’s seeming ambivalence about the value of allies has created a sense of urgency among nations with close U.S. ties.

As new Iran deal faces sharp criticism, Trump seeks to widen Abraham Accords

GOP lawmakers warned against concessions to Iran in any deal to end the war, while doubts greeted Trump’s push to expand pacts between Israel and Muslim-majority nations.

BBC

Coventry's Lampard named LMA manager of the year

Frank Lampard is named the League Managers Association manager of the year after guiding Coventry back to the Premier League.

Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say

Israel says it was targeting a Hamas commander whose predecessor was killed in a similar strike earlier in May.

Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair

The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election.

Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans

Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.

Spurs launch review after season of injury woe

Tottenham will launch a review focusing on the "unusual" spate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries recently suffered by key players.

Body found in search for boy, 12, missing in river

Police and fire crews with underwater units launched a major search until a body was recovered on Tuesday night.

UK's hottest May day record broken for second day in a row

Temperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.

'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures

Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

Man arrested over Manchester synagogue attack

The 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of offences "relating directly" to the October 2025 attack.

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

The Independent

Baked beans, gum and olive oil could get cheaper under tariff cut plan

The Government published a list of the household items after an announcement by Chancellor Reeves last week

Warning issued over deepfake ads that expose people to ‘the mercy of scammers’

Which? has called on the government to ensure regulator Ofcom can take action against tech firms that fail to block scams

Eight in 10 UK firms suffering hit from Iran war: ‘Uncertainty has become the norm’

Twenty per cent of companies overall are pausing investment against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty in a sign of the impact of the war on the UK economy

Betting ads featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland banned over ‘high risk of strong appeal to under-18s’

Cyan Blue Odds Ltd, trading as Oddschecker, said it recognised the heightened risk associated with featuring “top-flight footballers”

More gay and bisexual men are donating blood in England after ‘landmark’ ruling

Eligibility is now based on individual circumstances surrounding health, travel and sexual behaviours

One unlikely name is gaining steam for Republicans in 2028, focus group expert says

Candace Owens has sparked controversy for her unfounded conspiracy theories — but she might be what voters are looking for

UK and Poland to sign defence treaty amid Russian threats

The treaty aims to safeguard British borders, combat organised crime and strengthen collective defences

Family keeps fighting MLB team after losing out on $13,000 raffle prize that they had to claim within 6 outs

A Milwaukee Brewers fan says she was wrongly denied a raffle jackpot during a home game

Chaos as crowds pack Yosemite over weekend after reservation system ended

In March, Yosemite National Park received nearly 100,000 more visitors than it did at the same time the previous year

Chaos erupts at youth baseball game after coach allegedly tells pitcher to throw 70mph ball into opposition dugout

A Nebraska coach alleges that tournament officials told him he could either choose to forfeit the game or ‘call the police’ after he requested a forfeit from the opposing team