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CBC.ca
Bulgaria wins its 1st Eurovision final over Israel in politically clouded song contest
Bulgaria has won the 70th Eurovision song contest with singer Dara's party anthem Bangaranga, beating 24 other competitors during Saturday's grand final in Vienna. Israeli's Noam Bettan came in second after the contest faced protests against the country's participation.
Montreal Victoire move closer to Walter Cup title with Game 2 overtime win over Ottawa Charge
Maggie Flaherty scored 14:12 into overtime to givethe Montreal Victoire a 2-1 win over the Ottawa Charge in Game 2 ofthe PWHL's Walter Cup final on Saturday at Place Bell in Laval, Que.
Microgreens sold in Ontario, Quebec recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Several types of organic microgreens sold in Ontario and Quebec under the Farm Boy and Kyan Culture brands have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.
'Athletes deserve better': 2 Cycling Canada board members resign in response to program cut
Just days after five national cycling team athletes launched an appeal against Cycling Canada to be reinstated for competition, two board members have now resigned from the national sport organization in response to the decision.
Paul Boutilier, Stanley Cup champ and former curling executive, remembered for his humility
A Nova Scotian who won a Stanley Cup and a World Junior Hockey Championship — and later worked as a university professor and curling executive — is being remembered for his humility. Paul (Boots) Boutilier was 63.
Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark
A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and controversial rescue effort after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany's Baltic Sea coast, Danish authorities said Saturday.
Canadiens could advance to Eastern Conference final with a Game 6 win over Sabres tonight
Series winner will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference final.
WHO declares deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.
Israel kills Hamas military wing leader in strike on Gaza
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed the chief of Hamas's military wing, the most senior official from the Palestinian militant group killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting.
Multimillionaire Vancouver developer jailed for ignoring court orders
Developer Helen Chan Sun is the sole shareholder of a company that holds the title to hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Vancouver real estate. But the multimillionaire will spend the next 40 days in a jail cell after repeatedly ignoring orders to come clean with a creditor about her finances.
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Toronto Star
TTC work stoppage deadline extended again as contract talks continue Saturday evening
If a deal isn't reached and CUPE Local 2 workers go on strike or are locked out, it would be the first work stoppage for TTC workers since 2008.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Hwy. 401 crash in Whitby
Eastbound Highway 401 has reopened after the single-vehicle collision in the Brock Street on-ramp Saturday afternoon, the OPP said.
Blue Jays vs. Tigers: Daulton Varsho bails out ice-cold Toronto offence
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s slump hits 0-for-22 in Detroit, where the Jays still have a chance to take the series on Sunday.
Here's how to get a free mattress — courtesy of Drake's Sleep Country Canada shout-out
The giveaway comes after Drake wore a fur coat embellished with iconic Canadian brands in his viral "Slap the City" music video.
With a possible measles exposure and the World Cup on the way, health officials stress importance of vaccination
The city of Toronto has estimated that 300,000 people will travel here next month for six World Cup games.
Tesla issues recall for more than 13,500 vehicles in Canada
A software problem could delay the display of the rearview camera image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse shortly after the vehicle is started.
Drake breaks three daily Spotify records for 2026 with new albums
Spotify says Drake's long-awaited "Iceman" album became the most streamed album in a single day in 2026.
Guillermo del Toro honoured at Canadian Film Centre gala
The fundraiser at the Ritz-Carlton also featured Eric McCormack and a couple of Barenaked Ladies.
No service on UP Express, disruptions to GO lines as long-weekend construction impacts GTA transit
From GO Transit and UP Express shutdowns to TTC schedule adjustments, here's what you need to know.
Health Canada recalls more than 43,000 Zwilling kettles due to burn hazard
The recall is related to potential issues with the handles.
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Globe and Mail
Tens of thousands march in London at rival immigration, pro-Palestinian rallies
Police deployed 4,000 officers in what they called their biggest public order operation in years.
ISIS second in command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, has been killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces in the northeast of the African country, according to U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterpart in Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Israel says Hamas military chief killed in air strike on Gaza
Israel's military on Saturday said it had killed the chief of Hamas' military wing in an air strike on Gaza the previous day, the most senior Hamas official killed by Israel since an October U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement that was meant to halt fighting.
Eurovision contestants set to compete in the 2026 final. Here’s what to expect
Twenty-five countries will perform in one of the world’s most-watched events this evening amid protests and boycotts of Israel’s participation
Maldives rescue diver dies searching for missing Italians in underwater cave
Bad weather has repeated hampered efforts to recover the bodies of the Italians
Israel says it killed one of the last Hamas leaders involved in planning Oct. 7 attacks
Israeli military has continued to strike Gaza and miliary targets since a ceasefire went into effect
Pope Leo’s first encyclical to focus on use of artificial intelligence
Public release of the document, expected to outline an ethics-based approach to the technology, may be a flashpoint between Leo and Washington
With Italian planes and Canadian VR, this elite flight school trains pilots in the art of combat
In Sardinia, Canada’s CAE and Italy’s Leonardo build a model for advanced teaching that they hope to export globally
Jet fuel shortages loom, but widespread flight cancellations provide some breathing room
Rising costs tied to the Strait of Hormuz blockade are forcing airlines to cut flights and raise fares
In a new electoral map, Black voters of Memphis see a fractured future
Tennessee’s redistricting battle is one of many ahead of the U.S. midterms in November
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Global News
U.S. links Toronto consulate shooting to alleged Iranian-backed commander
An man has been charged with terrorism offences in the U.S. and is accused of helping direct the March shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto and other attacks.
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Maldives military diver dies searching for bodies of 4 Italians in an underwater cave
A Maldivian military diver died during a dangerous mission to recover four Italian divers believed trapped inside an underwater cave in the Maldives.
Canadian firearms company says rifles ‘fraudulently diverted’ to Russia
Cadex Defence said its high-precision rifles went to Russia without its knowledge and it had cooperated fully with Canadian authorities.
Pair of giant pandas from China set to shack up at Atlanta zoo
The pandas' travel date has not been announced, but the move comes as part of a conservation partnership between the U.S. and China.
Pentagon cancels plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland, drawing outrage
Gen. Christopher LaNeve, the U.S. Army's acting chief of staff, confirmed the decision during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee but did little to explain it.
5 Italian tourists dead after exploring underwater caves in Maldives
The tourists were in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll while attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres, according to the foreign ministry in Rome.
Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Congo, hundreds of cases suspected
This outbreak comes five months after another deadly spread of the Ebola virus in the central African nation, which led to 43 deaths.
Cuban officials meet with CIA director after country says fuel has run out
Thursday's meeting comes weeks after the Cuban government confirmed it had recently met with U.S. officials amid high tensions over the U.S. energy blockade and growing blackouts.
Eurovision director says door is open for Canada to join song contest
Martin Green told the BBC on Wednesday that 'nothing's particularly come over my desk' from Canada but acknowledged 'we are an open place' for new participants outside of Europe.
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New York Times
China Indicates Tariffs Were Discussed at Trump Summit
China’s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by President Trump
Woman Gives Birth in Brooklyn Courtroom
A court officer delivered the newborn after a woman who was nine months pregnant appeared in court on low-level charges.
Severe Storms to Bring Strong Winds and Hail to Central United States
A series of storms, including supercells, threatens to dump rain, hail and create a tornado risk for a vast section of the country. The most severe weather is expected on Monday.
Car Plows Into Pedestrians in Northern Italian Town, Injuring at Least 8
Four of the injured were in serious condition, the mayor of Modena said, praising residents who rushed to stop the car’s driver from escaping on foot.
Mamdani’s Nakba Day Social Media Post Marks Shift for N.Y.C. Mayors
Pro-Palestinian New Yorkers celebrated Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to post about the Palestinians’ day of remembrance, but the move was criticized by some Jewish leaders.
Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast
The charges against Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States have raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.
Voters in Louisiana Head to the Polls, Uncertain but Determined
Votes cast for the House candidates on Saturday’s primary ballot won’t count after state officials moved the election to November to provide time to redraw congressional maps.
How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.
Navy Aircraft Carrier Completes Longest Deployment Since Vietnam
After being diverted for combat with Venezuela and Iran, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Va., on Saturday after nearly a year at sea.
Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.
The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.
CNBC
UAE says its decision to leave OPEC was a strategic economic move, not a political one
The United Arab Emirates, which joined OPEC in 1967, announced last month it was leaving the oil producer group on May 1.
Why J&J thinks its new psoriasis pill could be one of its biggest drugs ever
Investors are counting drugs like Icotyde to accelerate J&J's revenue growth rate.
From train travel to staycations: How holidaymakers are adapting to airlines' jet fuel shortage
"I think people will increasingly decide, let's book Portugal, Spain, Italy... let's avoid the Middle East or going long haul," Ryanair's CEO told CNBC.
A state banquet, selfies with Musk and Huang's noodle run: The spectacle of Trump's Beijing visit
The visit was full of friendly overtures, orchestrated pageantry, business dealmaking, and headline-grabbing sideshows.
Russia's Putin to meet China's Xi in Beijing from May 19-20, Beijing and Moscow say
Putin's trip follows shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.
Why Taiwan became the defining issue in the Trump-Xi talks
U.S. President Donald Trump had said arms sales to Taiwan would be on the agenda for his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping which ended Friday.
Cerebras stock falls 10% in first full day of trading after blockbuster debut
Cerebras Systems' shares were lower in early trading Friday, after its blockbuster stock market debut on Thursday.
Trump went big on tech stocks in first quarter of 2026, new filings show
Trump bought shares of Amazon, Meta, Oracle, Broadcom, Motorola and Dell worth millions, new ethics disclosure filings show.
Oil prices jump after Trump says he is losing patience with Iran
Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America.
Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can't wait to sell them
Canada is allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported for retail sales annually at a tariff rate of 6.1%.
Washington Post
Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan accused of financing genocide, dies
The ethnic Hutu tycoon was indicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for allegedly arming Hutu militias that massacred more than 800,000 mostly ethnic Tutsis in 1994.
Trump says top Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria strike
Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.
Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president
A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.
U.S. sank $970 million in mission that left Haiti worse off. It’s trying again.
A larger multinational security force will have broader authority to combat rising gang violence than its predecessor but could face similar funding challenges.
Tumultuous, bloody week unfolds in Ukraine and Russia after brief ceasefire
A Russian airstrike on a Kyiv apartment complex that killed at least 24 people and a Ukrainian strike on residential buildings and an oil refinery in Ryazan, Russia, suggested no end is in sight to the war.
In northern Ukraine, it was boy vs. Russian drone. The boy won.
A soldier taught a 12-year-old how to disable the fiber-optic drones that Russia has been using to hunt Ukrainian civilians in a campaign the U.N. has labeled a war crime.
In pageantry and politics, China summit yields Xi’s goal — equal footing with U.S.
The image of peer superpowers during President Trump’s visit displayed a dynamic that analysts say the Chinese have long sought and Americans had resisted.
BBC
Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.
The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.
Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose and Rai impress on US PGA 'moving day'
Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.
Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US
Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.
The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
Tourists used to flock to India's party capital, Goa. Now many are heading elsewhere
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.
The Independent
Thousands rally to defend Black political representation in the birthplace of Civil Rights movement
Crowds march in Montgomery, Alabama to mobilize support for voting rights amid Republican redistricting campaigns
Venezuela says it deported a close ally of Maduro to face judicial proceedings in US
Venezuela’s government says it has deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years after the business owner was pardoned by President Joe Biden as part of a prisoner swap
Bid to host Olympics and Paralympics in north of England in 2040s officially begins
Initial stage will determine costs, benefits and viability of hosting the Games in the north of England
Sewage tank explodes after train smashes into truck in dramatic video
Driver left with life-threatening injuries after colliding with freight train in Virginia
Trump brags about Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovations with odd size comparison
The president said his renovations will give the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ‘a longer life’
Trump ‘doesn’t care’ about midterm results and is resigning himself to Republican losses: report
Democrats are predicted to retake the House in 2026 midterms but major legal decisions on voting maps could boost the GOP
Humpback whale released after huge rescue effort discovered dead off the coast of Denmark
A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago
Kamala Harris comes out swinging for Supreme Court expansion to take down ‘red state cheating’
Former VP says GOP is ‘back-dooring racism through politics’ as she calls for Supreme Court and Electoral College reform
Looksmaxxer Clavicular avoids jail after shooting alligator in Florida Everglades
Clavicular and fellow influencer The Cuban Tarzan are prohibited from livestreaming or monetizing their 20 hours of community service
Potential sponsor of Sean Duffy’s controversial ‘road trip’ reality TV show pulled out over ethical concerns, report says
The Great American Road Trip, which stars the transportation secretary and his family, will premiere next month
