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CBC.ca
2 Canadians among suspects charged in U.S. with attempting to smuggle guns into Canada
U.S. authorities announced on Friday that three men — two of whom have Canadian citizenship — have been charged in New York state with allegedly attempting to smuggle dozens of firearms into Canada.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by plane taking off at Denver airport
A Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a pedestrian on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff, airport authorities said, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate.
This Alberta hamlet bought a post office, hoping to keep it open
Residents of Rolling Hills, Alta., have purchased the trailer that houses their Canada Post outlet in hopes of keeping it viable as the Crown corporation looks to cuts with a nationwide review of facilities and service levels. Community groups raised $30,000 to buy the structure from the retired postmaster.
The Toronto Tempo's inaugural game was a kaleidoscope of emotions
The Toronto Tempo's first WNBA regular season game was tight, a kaleidoscope of emotions - everything you could ask for in an inaugural game. The final score may have been a 68-65 loss for the Tempo but it really won’t matter in the long term. Everything about the night was a celebration.
Britain's Starmer weakened and Labour exposed in local elections
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer moved quickly to acknowledge a bruising local election result for his governing Labour Party, appearing before cameras before the final votes were counted in a contest widely seen as a referendum on his leadership.
CSIS director says Alberta referendum vulnerable to foreign interference
The head of Canada's intelligence agency says Alberta's potential secession vote is susceptible to disinformation and foreign interference from players like Russia.
Celebrities are popping up all over Broadway. Is it making theatre worse?
As it becomes more common to see celebrities involved in Broadway, there are both pros and cons about this phenomenon, ultimately shedding light into the financial barriers within the industry along with the diminishing of original new productions.
B.C. man feels 'very fortunate' to be alive after nearly dying from hantavirus 3 years ago
The outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has brought up painful memories for a British Columbia man who nearly died from the rare virus three years ago.
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Toronto Star
'Bon Cop, Bad Cop' star Henry Czerny on showing his good side and why he admires Leslie Nielsen
The new Crave series is based on the 2006 comedy film (and its sequel) starring Patrick Bouchard and Colm Feore.
Talking Heads, Jackie O's eccentric relatives and more: What's playing at Toronto repertory cinemas
'Stop Making Sense' and 'Grey Gardens' among the films screening in revival houses this week.
Smoke detector sold on Amazon recalled in Canada for not meeting regulatory standards
Because it doesn't adhere to Canadian regulations, the alarm may fail to operate during a fire, Health Canada concluded.
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' advance screening and party draw stylish crowd
Guests who gathered at Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP embraced the spirit of the high-fashion film.
Beyond the Stratford and Shaw festivals, here are 10 road trip-worthy theatre shows to see in Ontario
A new revival of “Come From Away,” an immersive “Macbeth” and the chamber musical “The Last Five Years” highlight the summer theatre season.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport
A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a pedestrian on the runway of the Denver International Airport during takeoff, airport authorities said.
Iran ceasefire appears to hold and Bahrain detains dozens over suspected Revolutionary Guard links
A tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding Saturday after the United States struck two Iranian oil tankers.
Inside the Disney bubble: Why even Donald Trump won't keep these Canadian diehards from the 'magic' kingdom
In a world that feels more chaotic than ever, some Canadians are still seeking their fix at the Happiest Place on Earth.
His Toronto jail cellmate believed he was a demon. Twice, the guards were called — but no one came to stop his 'completely avoidable' killing
Both Ibrahim Ali and his killer El Hasheem Samuel were dealing with serious mental illnesses. Lawyers for Ali’s family say the men should never have been put in the same cell together.
Thousands of temporary residents are being squeezed out by Canada’s shifting immigration reality. Here's what the country could lose
To launch a new series, the Star spoke to temporary residents caught up in a numbers game and butting up against a system that once promised them hope.
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Globe and Mail
Hungary’s Peter Magyar sworn, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule - Clone
Tisza party expected to roll back many of Orban’s far-right authoritarian policies
Peter Magyar is sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister
Hungary's Peter Magyar took his oath of office on Saturday to become the country's new prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16 years of autocratic rule.
U.S. Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill next week
Clarity Act, if signed, would make clear financial regulators’ jurisdiction over the sector, potentially boosting digital asset adoption
Trump’s deal making with Xi may determine Jimmy Lai’s fate
Jailed activist’s family hopes U.S. President can secure his release during next week’s visit to China
Jimmy Lai's son hopes Trump's meeting with Xi could lead to breakthrough to free his father
Ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's anticipated trip to Beijing next week, the family of imprisoned media mogul and Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai was hopeful of his release, Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy Lai, said in an interview with The Associated Press.
Russia scales back Second World War victory parade over Ukraine war fears
No tanks or military hardware rolled through Red Square as Russia held its most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years on Saturday under threat of attack by Kyiv.
Two suspected hantavirus cases found as ship heads for Tenerife, Spain
Health experts aim to contain a potential spread of hantavirus as two suspected cases emerged on Friday far from the luxury cruise liner where the outbreak started, which is headed for Tenerife.
WHO to oversee evacuation of passengers, crew from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
Dutch-flagged ship expected to arrive in Tenerife, Spain, early Sunday, with no passengers showing symptoms, WHO head says
Ceasefire holds as U.S. awaits Iran’s response to peace deal
Bahrain, host of U.S. Navy’s regional headquarters, says it arrested dozens allegedly linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
In Georgia, a key state in November’s midterms, worries set in about Trump’s tactics to win
Since an FBI raid on an Atlanta elections hub, Democratic challengers have been watching to see what the GOP does next
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Global News
Carney, Obama among leaders attending Toronto global summit
Global political leaders and policy experts including Mark Carney, Obama, gather in Toronto Saturday for a summit focused on the economy, democracy and digital transformation.
Canada doubling down on work to reunite Ukrainian children ‘stolen’ by Russia: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's ongoing work to secure the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russian officials.
Calgary-based South Bow says demand strong for oil shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast
Calgary-based pipeline company South Bow says the recent turmoil in the middle east has customers clamouring for more oil from its pipeline network.
U.S. fires on 2 Iranian tankers as it awaits ‘serious offer’ from Tehran
The attacks and an overnight exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect.
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire for Victory Day weekend
Trump added in his social media announcement that such a halt to hostilities could be the 'beginning of the end' of the long war between Russia and Ukraine.
China has outlawed companies from AI-based layoffs. Should Canada follow?
A Chinese court sided with a senior technology worker who was fired after he refused a reduced salary and job transfer when his company sought to automate his role with AI.
New suspected hantavirus cases found as experts issue containment guidance
World Health Organization officials are working on a step-by-step operational guidance for the safe disembarkation of passengers and crew once they reach land.
3 hikers dead after volcano eruption in Indonesia at Mount Dukono
The hikers became stranded when Mount Dukono erupted at 7:41 a.m. local time, causing a large booming sound and sending a thick ash column that rose 10 kilometres above the summit.
David Attenborough, natural historian and renowned broadcaster, turns 100
Through BBC programs such as Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants and The Blue Planet, Attenborough has illuminated the beauty, ferocity and weirdness of nature.
Suspect at large after hostage situation at bank in Germany, police say
While the hostage situation was underway earlier on Friday, police said they were working on the assumption that there were multiple perpetrators.
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New York Times
Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries
The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.
All Those A.I. Note Takers? They’re Making Lawyers Very Nervous.
A trendy productivity hack, A.I. note takers are capturing every joke and offhand comment in many meetings. They could also potentially waive attorney-client privilege.
Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce.
Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport
The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. The people on board were safely evacuated.
My Ted Talk
Captain Courageous cut a cool swath, in contrast to today’s creepy oligarchs.
How ‘The View’ Landed at the Center of a Free Speech Battle
The Trump administration’s focus on the show is testament to the enduring influence of an old-fashioned broadcast TV program started 29 years ago.
Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline
But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.
Republicans Are Building an Advantage in Redistricting. How Much Is It Worth?
Where things stands in the race for House control after recent court rulings.
Britain’s Electorate Is ‘Splintering.’ Can Its System Stand the Strain?
Insurgent parties like Reform U.K. surged at the polls this week. But the British electoral system wasn’t built for multiparty democracy.
Forget Climate Change. Democrats Need to Talk About Other Issues.
Climate change is mainly a priority for voters already firmly in Democrats’ camp.
CNBC
There's little chance of a hantavirus global outbreak. What the latest odds say
Prediction markets like Kalshi show slim chance that the hantavirus outbreak will be of international concern
How to take control of the AI data center boom and built it into your own home in the future
As public support for large-scale data center buildouts declines across the U.S., a new type designed to operate inside individual homes is coming.
UK PM Starmer says he plans to remain in office despite crushing local elections defeat
The appointment comes amid crushing results for Prime Minister Starmer's ruling Labour Party in local elections.
The Iran war will change global energy markets in these important ways, oil executives say
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil with the shortage growing worse every day.
U.S. sanctions companies and individuals in the Middle East and China for helping Iran
The moves target 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus and the United Arab Emirates.
Revival of Blackberry nostalgia and keyboard fuels smartphone startups
Smartphone startups are bringing back the Blackberry idea through physical keyboards and the classic square-shaped smartphone.
Whisky business: Investors pin hopes on Trump’s Scotch tariff reversal after dire three years
President Trump's decision to ditch the 10% tariff on Scotch whisky could boost the market for premium cask collecting.
Major crypto bill slated for May 14 Senate Banking Committee vote
The crypto industry's top legislative priority, a bill determining oversight of digital assets, is set to advance in the Senate Banking Committee.
The Federal Reserve is quickly running out of reasons to cut interest rates
Friday's jobs report provided evidence that the central bank's larger concern is a cost of living that is getting increasingly hard to bear.
Wall Street sees 'changing of the guard in AI' as Intel, AMD shares soar while Nvidia lags
Intel, AMD and Micron surged double digits this week as investors bet on CPU makers and memory companies powering the next stage of AI
Washington Post
Iran war is crushing Asia’s farmers, threatening global food supply
High prices of fuel, fertilizer and other essentials are forcing farmers in Thailand and elsewhere to skip a planting season to avoid losing money on their harvests.
U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged tankers as tensions continue amid ceasefire
The Trump administration said it was anticipating a reply from Tehran on its latest terms for ending the war. Iran said the U.S. proposal is still under review.
Russia, Ukraine agree to truce and prisoner exchange amid WWII observance
Trump announced the three-day halt in fighting, which coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.
Rubio charms in Rome, but he says Trump’s verbal attacks may continue
The secretary of state held warm meetings with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV after the president’s repeated criticism of both leaders.
Trump says ceasefire still intact after burst of violence with Iran
The president expressed optimism about reaching a deal despite the attacks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is expecting a response from Iran on Friday.
Aides cite friendly meeting as Rubio aims to mend U.S. ties with Pope Leo
Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Donald Trump’s attacks on Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran.
BBC
Man arrested after car hit group in Nottinghamshire town
One person suffered life-threatening injuries and four others were hurt in the incident.
Four-try Packer 'doesn't go away' as England set up Grand Slam decider
Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider.
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital after being flown to UK
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.
Teachers in England to vote on striking over pay
The National Education Union says it will hold a formal ballot this autumn without "urgent action".
Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.
How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland
Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.
Lebanon says Israeli strike on south kills seven including child
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.
Boos, no intensity and no identity - what is Slot's Liverpool?
More boos at Anfield highlight why Liverpool must change their style during a seismic summer for Arne Slot.
SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK
The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.
The Independent
MP warns Labour has ‘fight of our life’ to stop Farage as she issues ultimatum to replace Starmer
Exclusive: Former junior minister Catherine West has warned that Labour cannot wait for a new leader with the ‘terrifying’ risk of Nigel Farage becoming prime minister
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Bahamas-bound cruise ships to face temporary alcohol ban
Royal Caribbean guests who booked May 12 passes for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will get a 50 percent onboard credit refund
Frontier plane fatally strikes a person walking on runway at Denver International Airport
A person jumped the airport’s perimeter fence and was struck by a plane two minutes later while crossing the runway, a Denver International Airport spokesperson said
California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte collapses
Officials say cutting 50,000 tons of peaches from production could prevent $30m in losses for farmers
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Stanley closing US plant that made its famed yellow tape measures – because its foreign model is more popular
The factory’s closure is expected to impact about 300 jobs
Obama met with the Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and Trump’s MAGA allies flipped out
Obama shook hands with the Canadian prime minister after delivering the keynote speech at a think-tank gala in Toronto
Bobby Cox, manager of the Atlanta Braves' teams that ruled the National League, dies at 84
Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox has died
Local election results live: ‘Challenge Starmer by Monday or I will’ Labour MP tells Cabinet ministers
Former junior minister Catherine West has warned she will attempt to trigger a leadership contest if a cabinet minister does not challenge Sir Keir
Local elections results in full: Live map for every seat across England, Wales and Scotland
Live election results for England, Scotland and Wales in one place
London local elections 2026: Live results map for every mayoralty and council in the capital
Every single London council has been contested
