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CBC.ca
4-day office return for Global Affairs Canada workers delayed over lack of space
Global Affairs Canada is postponing the requirement for its unionized employees to be on site four days a week due to a lack of office space, Radio-Canada has learned.
Carney 'disappointed' in Canada's ambassador in Washington for English-only invite to MPs
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is disappointed that Canada's ambassador to the U.S. issued an English-only invitation to MPs for an upcoming reception in Washington.
In tearful speech, N.L. tourism minister decries 'bullying' following AI controversy
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism Minister Andrea Barbour opened Thursday’s House of Assembly session with a tearful speech about bullying she says she’s faced since taking office.
CBC president denies broadcaster is biased or poaches journalists from smaller markets
At a parliamentary committee hearing on journalism on Thursday, CBC president Marie-Philippe Bouchard denied the public broadcaster's news coverage is biased or that it poaches journalists from smaller media outlets in regional markets.
Israeli strikes, fire kill 5 in Gaza and West Bank, medics say
Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, and Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 15-year-old during an army raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinian health officials said.
IN PHOTOS | Best red carpet looks from The Devil Wears Prada 2
The cast of The Devil Wears Prada reunited on the red carpet for the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 hit.
Prime minister should be required to divest assets, says committee
Mark Carney and other Canadian prime ministers should be required to divest their investment portfolios when they assume office, not just put them in a blind trust, the House of Commons ethics committee recommends in a new report.
Kuwaiti court acquits detained U.S. Kuwaiti journalist of all charges, lawyers say
A Kuwaiti American journalist has been acquitted in Kuwait of all charges after nearly two months in detention during a crackdown on press freedom and social media posts on military activity in the Middle East amid Iran's war with the U.S. and Israel.
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Toronto Star
LaGuardia firefighter heard ‘stop, stop’ before crash but didn’t know who it was for, NTSB says
A firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn't know who it was for, federal investigators said Thursday.
Drake music video’s ‘shock and awe’ explosion rattles residents, leads to Toronto councillor’s motion
Coun. James Pasternak (York Centre) says residents were shaken by the explosion at Downsview Park on April 16 linked to a Drake video shoot.
Doug Ford's 'gravy plane' flip-flop left Star readers with questions. Here are some answers
Queen's Park Bureau Chief Robert Benzie fielded questions from First Up newsletter host Ed Keenan and Star readers on the jet brouhaha — and what it means for Ford.
Ford government tables bill to assume city'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.
Climate change is too hot a topic for G7 environment ministers
Keeping the world's most pressing environmental issue off the agenda for a meeting of G7 environment ministers is the price for having the United States attend, Allan Woods writes.
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.
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.
Body of Canadian killed in pyramid shooting turned over to family: Mexican officials
Officials have said the shooter reportedly planned Monday's attack at Teotihuacan pyramids, played strange music, ranted about hating tourists and fired randomly as visitors jumped and scrambled down to safety.
Doug Ford's decision to sell $28.9M jet is just his latest flip-flop. Here are a few others
On Wednesday, Ford announced that the plane had been sold back to Bombardier at no loss.
Today at Toronto council: Doug Ford's takeover of Billy Bishop airport, rental protections and a councillor's legal bills
Toronto council today and tomorrow is expected to tackle jets at Billy Bishop airport, Jet Skis along the waterfront and lifting a moratorium on hot dog vendors.
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Globe and Mail
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
New threats and attacks in Strait of Hormuz put further strain on Iran-U.S. ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has ordered the U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' small Iranian boats that deploy mines to choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel seeks counselling, will miss final day of NFL draft
New York Post published photos of Vrabel with longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort
U.S. reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug
It is a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are Spotify’s most streamed artists of all time
Other artists on the list include Drake, The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
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Global News
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.
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.
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New York Times
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Movement Is Cooling on Trump and Republicans
Vaccine skeptics, ‘organic moms’ and environmental activists came together to elect President Trump. But some voters are disillusioned and might not turn out again.
Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo
On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was interpreted.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s Epic Fight Heads to Court
A jury trial that is set to start on Monday could shift the course of the A.I. race, with Mr. Musk seeking billions of dollars in damages from Mr. Altman’s OpenAI.
Meta to Lay Off 10 Percent of Work Force in A.I. Push
The layoffs affect about 8,000 employees, with Meta also planning to close 6,000 open roles, as the company focuses on artificial intelligence.
How the Brothers Behind Manhattan’s Aicon Art Gallery Found Themselves in Infinite Feuds
For a decade and a half, Prajit and Projjal Dutta have led the market for South Asian art in the United States. Now they rarely speak to each other, except through lawyers.
$106 Billion Loan Reflects E.U.’s View That Peace in Ukraine Is Far Away
Unlike previous European assistance packages, this one is heavily weighted toward military spending, meant to put Ukraine on solid footing for a long fight.
And Then There Were None, Trump Administration Edition
Normal language is inadequate and precedents are irrelevant when it comes to appraising the senior administration officials of the president’s second term.
Candidates for California Governor Debate: 5 Takeaways
The nonpartisan primary remains volatile after the departure of Eric Swalwell. A televised debate featured six leading candidates, but produced few fireworks.
Rodrigo Duterte Will Stand Trial for Crimes Against Humanity, Court Rules
The International Criminal Court found there was enough evidence to try Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, for killings carried out during his crackdown on drugs.
OpenAI Unveils Its New, More Powerful GPT-5.5 Model
The maker of ChatGPT is taking a more open approach to cybersecurity than its chief rival, Anthropic.
CNBC
OpenAI announces GPT-5.5, its latest artificial intelligence model
The model is better at coding, using computers and pursuing deeper research capabilities, OpenAI says.
Treasury yields move higher as oil prices rise amid U.S.-Iran standoff
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — rose as Middle East tensions flared again.
Microsoft plans first-ever voluntary employee buyout for up to 7% of U.S. workforce
Microsoft's inaugural voluntary buyouts will be open to workers at the senior director level and below whose years of employment and age add up to 70 or more.
Spirit Airlines lawyer says cash 'not going to last for very much longer,' but government rescue on the table
Spirit Airlines confirmed it is in talks with the Trump administration for a rescue package.
White House warns of 'industrial-scale' efforts in China to rip off U.S. AI tech
The U.S. government has previously accused China of targeting American AI technology and intellectual property.
Brent oil tops $104 per barrel on unconfirmed report Iran's top negotiator resigned
Oil prices are rising again as tensions escalate in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Roche CEO laments Swiss franc strength as drugmaker doubles down on U.S. investment
Currency effects weighed on the Swiss drugmaker's first-quarter earnings
L'Oreal stock pops 9% after 'impressive' earnings, notches biggest gain in 18 years
The cosmetics market shows no signs of slowing down, analysts said after L'Oreal's "impressive" results.
Trump orders Navy to 'shoot and kill any boat' laying mines in Hormuz Strait
Trump's post shows the U.S. ratcheting up tensions with Iran over the strait, which has been largely choked off to oil tanker traffic since the war began.
These charts show how Iran's economy is in freefall
Tehran's hardline rhetoric belies a brutal reality facing the regime and Iranian citizens: its economy, vulnerable even before the war, is now in tatters.
Washington Post
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.
U.S. to host new round of Israel-Lebanon talks as ceasefire nears expiration
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 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.
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.
BBC
Watch: Girl describes finding rare Mexican axolotl in Wales
Evie, 10, tells the BBC about finding the axolotl - named Dippy - and bringing it home to Leicester.
Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM
The prime minister says he is increasingly worried a number of countries are behind attacks in the UK.
No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police
The force says the woman concerned had injured her head on a night out and made 'a confused report'.
PC Andrew Harper's widow unveils 'hero' memorial
A stone tribute honours PC Harper, who was dragged by a car after confronting quad bike thieves.
Woman killed by bear in Polish forest, son and local government say
In an extremely rare fatal encounter, the 58-year-old was killed as she was walking in a mountainous area, her son told rescuers.
Masked Iranian forces appear to seize ships in staged video
Analysis indicates that parts of the video appear to have been filmed hours after the ships were reportedly seized.
Police arrest two over alleged drug sales through shops in West Midlands after BBC investigation
It follows a BBC investigation that found High Street mini-marts were selling drugs in some West Midlands towns.
Meet the 19-metre octopus that prowled the seas 100 million years ago
Giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago, according to fossil evidence.
Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
Jewish man called 'baby killer' in antisemitic attack
The victim says he feared for his life after being assaulted and subjected to antisemitic abuse.
The Independent
Michigan utility OKs 12-month ban on supplying water for data centers
A Michigan utility has approved a ban on supplying water to data centers
Starmer-Mandelson latest: Ex-Labour MP says sacking of Olly Robbins was PM’s ‘biggest act of political self-harm’
The prime minister has accused his opponents of launching a smear campaign
Kellogg is putting toys back into some cereal boxes as a 'Toy Story 5' tie-in
If you’ve missed rooting around in your cereal box for a toy, you’re in luck
Congress debates rotisserie chicken and if it should be covered by food stamps
Lawmakers at the state and federal level have long debated which foods should be eligible for SNAP benefits
Federal judge orders release of family of man charged in Colorado firebomb attack
A federal judge has ordered the release from immigration custody of the family of a man charged in a fatal firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, last year
US charges 2 Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar
Two Chinese nationals face charges in the U.S. that they managed a sprawling compound in Myanmar where authorities say workers were forced to participate in cryptocurrency investment fraud scams
Jaguar Land Rover to recall more than 170,000 vehicles in US over loss of drive power – here’s what to know
The recall affects multiple models including Range Rover, Discovery, Range Rover Sport and Defender
Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment and prepare for legal fights
The Southern Poverty Law Center's indictment is sparking outrage among civil rights leaders
Trump plays along with Daily Show’s Jon Stewart after rare praise ... and a dose of psychedelic mockery: ‘Ibogaine’
The Daily Show host started his Monday evening show by giving ‘credit where credit is due’ to the president’s recent executive order on psychedelics
Trump says King’s US visit could ‘absolutely’ repair UK relations
Relations between Keir Starmer and the US president have been fractious in recent months, with Donald Trump branding Britain’s approach to the Iran war ‘terrible’ and repeatedly lashing out at the UK prime minister
