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CBC.ca
Michael Jackson biopic turns up the music and mutes the controversy. What's wrong with that?
Antoine Fuqua's Michael is a surface-level replay of the iconic King of Pop's life. Audiences get toe-tapping entertainment value and an impressive impersonation by nephew Jaafar Jackson at the expense of virtually any investigation into the mind and motivations of the eponymous star.
Mounties, border officers and cyber spies shut out of early retirement incentive
Front-line security and intelligence workers including Mounties won't be able to access the government's penalty‑free early retirement incentive as federal public safety agencies focus on getting more people in the door — not out.
Scottie Barnes's double-double carries Raptors to 126-104 rout of Cavaliers in Game 3
Scottie Barnes had a double-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-104 on Thursday in Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series.
#TheMoment a Canadian won the biggest rodeo in the world
Jacob Gardner tells The National about the moment he became the first Canadian to win the bull-riding championship at the world's biggest rodeo in Houston.
Body of Canadian woman slain in Teotihuacán shooting returned to family
The body of a Canadian tourist killed when a gunman opened fire from one of Mexico's most visited pyramids has been turned over to her family, Mexican officials confirmed.
U.S. soldier involved in Maduro raid accused of using classified info to earn $400K on Polymarket
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.
Couple accused in international kidnapping case used fake Canadian camping trip as cover story: prosecutors
A couple from the United States is facing international kidnapping charges after prosecutors claimed they took a 10-year-old child to Cuba to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, allegedly deceiving the child's biological mother with a fake Canadian camping trip to get there.
Alberta pipeline could receive federal financing through Indigenous loan guarantee program: energy minister
Canada's energy minister said public dollars could flow to Alberta's potential bitumen pipeline to the Pacific Coast through the federal government's Indigenous Loan Guarantee program.
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Toronto Star
Career Highs: Barnes, Barrett and Murray-Boyles power Raptors to 126-104 rout of Cavs
Cleveland leads the best-of-seven series 2-1.
Today at Toronto council: Doug Ford's takeover of Billy Bishop airport, rental protections and a councillor's legal bills
Mayor Olivia Chow delivers fiery speech over premier's 'power grab'
Appoint more Conservative senators, Pierre Poilievre tells Mark Carney
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney should appoint more Tories to the Senate, arguing that the opposition voices Canadians voted for at the ballot box ought to be properly represented across Canada's Parliament.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk joins NASA's SpaceX mission
In Kutryk's first space mission, he will conduct experiments focusing on health-related research, space station maintenance and operations activities, the Canadian Space Agency says.
Doug Ford accused of ‘land grab’ with bill to seize Toronto’s role at Billy Bishop airport
Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives tabled the Building Billy Bishop Airport Act on Thursday, formalizing the takeover of the municipality's role in the tripartite agreement that governs the airport.
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
The two countries agreed to extend the initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday and had been due to expire on Monday, after talks at the White House on Thursday, Trump said.
Mark Carney blasts U.S. over 'violations of our trade deal'
Prime minister takes issue with American complaints about “trade irritants” like Canadian dairy quotas and provincial bans on U.S. alcohol.
Drake music video’s ‘shock and awe’ explosion leads Toronto council to ask for better warnings
Coun. James Pasternak (York Centre) says residents were shaken by the explosion at Downsview Park on April 16 linked to a Drake video shoot.
Canadian travel to U.S. declines for 14th consecutive month as overseas travel sees jump
Canadians took 6.8 per cent more overseas trips in February than they did the year before.
Drake caused another stink in Toronto after smelly seats he froze in ‘Iceman’ stunt were removed from a Raptors game
Sportscaster says chemical odour from "frozen" courtside chairs led to player complaints, the latest in a string of viral mishaps.
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Globe and Mail
With arms shipments and military training, Russia deepens its influence across Africa
Moscow is taking advantage of a vacuum left by the Trump administration
U.S. soldier charged for alleged $400,000 Polymarket bet on Maduro removal
Soldier, identified as Gannon Ken Van Dyke, took part in January capture of Maduro
Iranian boat swarms add to Hormuz shipping threats
Iran's use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz could undermine suggestions U.S. forces have disabled its naval threat and reveals the challenges facing reopening one of the world's most important oil export routes.
U.S. Senate advances $70-billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol
U.S. Senate Republicans voted on Thursday to advance a US$70-billion plan to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agencies for the next three years, ignoring demands from Democrats for guardrails on immigration enforcement agents and their operations.
Massive kraken-like octopus may have ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs
Ancient octopuses boasted eight arms and long bodies that extended more than 18 metres
New Zealand sees results in fight to save its strange, wonderful birds
Behind its predator-proof fence, the Zealandia eco-sanctuary helps species recover
U.S. reclassifies some marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday that it was immediately loosening restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerating the process of reclassifying the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes to U.S. drug policy in decades.
Zelensky says the EU's €90-billion loan is a 'strong' decision
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the European Union’s approval of a €90-billion loan package a 'strong and fundamental decision' on Thursday.
U.S. Justice Department’s watchdog to review release of Epstein files
It will focus on how the department collected, reviewed and redacted materials in preparation for release
Italians quick to reject Trump envoy’s suggestion that team should replace Iran at World Cup
Plan seems to be effort to repair ties between Italy and U.S. after President’s attacks against Pope Leo XIV
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Global News
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to extend Hezbollah ceasefire for 3 weeks
Trump said a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States on Thursday went 'very well,' leading to the extension of the ceasefire set to expire Monday.
Tourist charged after damaging Neptune statue following ‘pre-marital dare’
The tourist, identified as a 28-year-old woman, intended to 'touch' the statue's carved private parts, officials said.
White House accuses China of theft of AI technology ahead of summit
The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it opposes "the baseless allegations," adding that Beijing "attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights."
Prince Harry makes surprise Kyiv visit, calls on U.S. to do more for Ukraine
Harry, whose visit comes as the country endures its fifth year of war with Russia, said it was 'good to be back in Ukraine' upon arrival at the city's main railway station.
‘Shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying sea mines, Trump tells military
“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be...that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted.
Ukraine gets US$106B loan package from EU after Hungary changes vote
The measures were prepared early this year and set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia had opposed the move.
The U.K. just banned smoking for life for youth. Should Canada do the same?
The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
Iran attacks 3 ships hours after Trump announces ceasefire extension
Iranian media said the Revolutionary Guard had seized two of the ships, marking a further escalation, though the White House said the seizures didn't violate ceasefire terms.
‘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.
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New York Times
Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump at a Mock White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The late night host took “a page from the Kid Rock alternative halftime show,” which aired during the Super Bowl, in offering his own “all-American” version of the Washington tradition.
Europe Mulls What Mutual Defense Looks Like Outside NATO
European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.
I’m One of Cuba’s Political Prisoners. When Will I Go Free?
Nearly five years in Cuban prison have taught me that the government won’t loosen its hold on power.
DeepSeek’s Sequel Set to Extend China’s Reach in Open-Source A.I.
Chinese companies have embraced making their most advanced artificial intelligence models available to all.
Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma, as Severe Weather Threatens Central U.S.
The tornado damaged homes and struck an Air Force base in Enid, Okla., the local sheriff said. Some people were injured.
‘Didi vs. Modi’: A Test for the Hindu Right in India’s Bengali Heartland
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been making gains in a state once beyond its grasp, but many decry an audit that removed nine million voters, many of them Muslim.
In Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Are Helping to Block an Assisted Dying Bill
A small group in the House of Lords has proposed hundreds of amendments that are helping stymie a bill that was meant to legalize medically assisted death for the terminally ill.
War and Sanctions Accelerate China’s Currency Push
China’s bid to build a renminbi-based financial system beyond the U.S. dollar’s reach is gaining traction as a way to sidestep sanctions.
Concern Grows Over Republican Congressman’s Mysterious Absence
A spokesman for Representative Thomas Kean Jr. said an unspecified “personal medical issue” has led the New Jersey Republican to miss House votes.
Dan Goldman Will Personally Match Each Donation as He Fights to Keep House Seat
Daniel Goldman is pledging at least $1 million of his own money, and possibly millions more, in hopes of fighting off a primary challenge from Brad Lander in New York City.
CNBC
China's DeepSeek releases preview of long-awaited V4 model as AI race intensifies
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a preview version of its long awaited V4 large language model.
South Korea's 'ant investors' are marching to U.S. equities even as domestic market hits record highs
From January to November 2025, South Korean investors have been the largest foreign buyers of U.S. stocks.
Cohere to acquire German AI company Aleph Alpha as it looks to expand in Europe
Schwarz Group — a key backer of Aleph Alpha — plans to invest $600 million in Cohere's upcoming Series E round as part of the deal.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension fails to calm investors
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors remained cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Alibaba’s Qwen AI is coming to cars, allowing drivers to order food and book hotels by voice
Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.
CNBC Daily Open: Truce extended, trust still on edge
Investors — now well accustomed to navigating when (or not) to trust the news — mostly held their nerve overnight.
TSMC shares jump to record high as Taiwan eases single-stock investment caps for funds
TSMC, whose shares had a hit a record high on Thursday as well, last week reported a 58% increase in first-quarter profit.
UK stocks are beating Wall Street — but the Iran war is putting the winning streak at risk
The FTSE 100's outperformance of its U.S. counterparts is on shaky ground as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.
Oil rises as Iran war worries keep markets on edge with Hormuz Strait staying shut
Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
People will be 'living and working' on the moon in the 2030s, says space tech CEO
A lunar base will be operating on the moon by the end of the 2020s, according to Dylan Taylor, who said humans will be living there in the next decade.
Washington Post
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for three weeks, Trump says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.
Trump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say
The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the president’s Doral golf resort.
Third U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in waters near Iran
The path of the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East has been closely watched as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran.
On Africa trip, the ‘quiet pope’ adopts a confident global voice
Pope Leo XIV shed his previous image as he denounced war in the Middle East and responded assertively to criticism by President Donald Trump.
Trump ally asked FIFA to have Italy replace Iran at World Cup
Italian officials expressed no interest in a substitution that would give Italy’s national team a charitable berth after failing to qualify for the tournament.
Lebanon looks to Trump for ‘leverage over Israel’ with ceasefire set to expire
As talks resume, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told The Post any deal requires a “full withdrawal” of Israeli forces after Israel seized a “buffer zone” in Lebanon.
Iran says it seized 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz, hours after Trump’s ceasefire extension
Iran seized two container ships in the contested strait, state media said, further complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war that began Feb. 28.
Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, Pentagon tells Congress
The Pentagon assessment, shared in a classified briefing for lawmakers, suggests gasoline and oil prices could remain elevated through the midterm elections.
Trump administration halts shipments of U.S. cash to Iraq
The move, affecting about $500M in proceeds from Iraqi oil sales, comes as Washington pushes for a new prime minister who will dismantle Iranian-aligned militias.
Ukraine will get $105 billion loan after Hungary drops opposition, E.U. says
The chief opponent of the loan, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, lost his campaign for reelection this month.
BBC
Millwall consider legal action over badge on KKK image
Millwall consider taking legal action after Westminster City Council used the club's badge on an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan member.
We paid our builder £44k - then he had us arrested
Victims tell how Steve Figg left their homes – and relationships – on the verge of collapse.
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
Meta to cut one in 10 jobs after spending billions on AI
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
Korda takes Chevron lead as England's Rhodes impresses
American Nelly Korda takes a two shot lead at the Chevron Championship after the first round, with England's Mimi Rhodes lying fours shots off the top on her tournament debut.
Kenyan leader sparks uproar after mocking Nigerians' spoken English
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'
The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO
Christopher Joell-Deshields was fired from Pride in London following an investigation into his conduct.
The Independent
Farage admits he hasn’t spoken to Trump for months as Reform leader questions president’s judgement
The Reform UK leader previously suggested the US president had been badly advised ahead of military action
Explosion of invasive 'janitor fish' sparks mass removal operation in Indonesia's capital
Authorities in Indonesia’s capital are seeking to remove at least 10 tons of janitor fish from the city’s waterways
UK retail sales rebound as motorists stock up on fuel
The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, rose by 0.7% in March.
‘I lost my wife and daughter in the Air India crash. Now I’m being told to leave Britain’
Mohammad Shethwala, 28, has applied for leave to remain in Britain on compassionate grounds after nightmare crash 10 months ago. He tells Namita Singh he wants to stay to honour their memories
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says it killed 12 FSB officers in drone swarm attack on Russian command centre
Command post in Donetsk was responsible for sabotage operations and coordinating attacks, Kyiv says
New fossil finds show that giant kraken-like octopuses ruled prehistoric oceans
The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been an octopus
Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to review UK claim to Falklands over lack of support for Iran war
The internal Pentagon email also suggested suspending Spain from Nato after its loud criticism of the US-Israeli war on Iran
EU finally approves €90bn Ukraine loan – how will it aid the fight against Russia?
The loan is set to cover two-thirds of Ukraine's needs for the next two years
Starmer stands firm against Trump’s criticism on immigration and North Sea oil
Sir Keir Starmer has stood firm against Donald Trump’s criticism of UK immigration and the North Sea.
Trump says Prince Harry ‘is not speaking for the UK’ after Duke of Sussex plea to support Ukraine
In a rare input on global matters, Harry urged the “American leadership” to “honour its international treaty obligations” in its “enduring role in global security”
