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CBC.ca

Probe alleging 'El Chapo' sons fed victims to tigers led to case against top Mexican politician: court docs
While the Mexican government insists it needs more proof before acting on a U.S. request to hand over the former governor of Sinaloa, court records suggest the case against Rubén Rocha stems from a sprawling investigation into the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera.

As AI creeps into telecoms, call centre agents worry they'll be replaced
Some call centre agents at a major Canadian telecom company say they fear for their jobs as AI takes an increasing presence in their workplace. A Telus employee in B.C. says a company requirement to use an AI "co-pilot" on phone calls, part of a suite of AI tools Telus uses internally, has her concerned she's training a system that will eventually take her job.

Innu man dies in custody after 'violation of human dignity,' reports Quebec ombudsman
The Quebec ombudsman identified several failures in the care provided to Philippe Pinette, a 40-year-old Innu man from Uashat, near Sept-Îles on Quebec's North Shore. He died in hospital on Sept. 19, 2022, while under the care of the Quebec City detention centre.

Liberals restore bill containing incoming GG's recommendation for Canada's military
On the same day the prime minister named Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general, the Liberals voted to restore proposed legislation that includes Arbour's recommendation to strip the Canadian military of its power to investigate and prosecute sexual offences. Critics say the move ignores survivors, and could even represent a conflict of interest.

Live Nation, Ticketmaster vow to fight breakup after monopoly verdict
Live Nation sat down with the CBC’s Dave Seglins in the company’s first feature interview since a U.S. federal jury verdict found the entertainment giant abused its monopoly and overcharged fans.

Art and politics clash at Venice Biennale, as world conflicts upstage exhibition's opening
As protests, resignations and threatened legal action linked to Russia and Israel dominate the headlines in the lead-up to the Venice Biennale, a major exhibit puts artists from Africa and its diaspora at the heart of the conversation.

Why do people still take cruises? Convenience, value outweigh health risks, experts say
By all accounts, the cruise industry is thriving, and tourism experts say they don't see that changing.

'Mental well-being' biggest fear for thousands of seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
Food and water remain a significant concern for many of the thousands of seafarers stranded on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.But the "the biggest fear for everybody is their mental well-being," says the general secretary of the International Transport Workers' Federation.
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Toronto Star

Full DVP closures start tonight. Here's what to know if you're heading downtown this weekend
From Friday at 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Monday, the DVP will be closed from Highway 401 to the Gardiner's Jarvis Street ramp.

Halton police arrest 7 people in major smash-and-grab investigation at Toronto-area jewelers
Following a string of robberies that targetted jewelry stores, Halton Regional Police confirm arrests have been made. Deputy Chief Wilkie vows to hold perpetrators accountable.

Canada's World Cup hopes take hit as captain Alphonso Davies is injured five weeks before opener
Davies, who hasn’t played for the national team in well over a year after suffering a torn ACL in March 2025, has been blighted by injuries throughout 2026.

Toronto MPP jumps into Ontario Liberal leadership race
When Lee Fairclough officially registers Friday, she will become the first member of the Ontario legislature to join the race to replace Bonnie Crombie, who resigned as Liberal leader in January.

Toronto pushes forward on $675-million shelter plan despite lawsuits
Toronto has secured 11 of 20 planned shelter sites as some community groups launch legal challenges over consultation concerns.

Why this Toronto man is being flooded with requests from Americans about their Canadian ancestors
The Canadian Citizenship Act has opened doors to foreign nationals who want to reclaim citizenship by descent. Archivists are suddenly in demand.

Alberta separatists are promising the moon. What can they actually deliver?
Whatever happens, it's going to be complicated.

I fact checked the leader of the Alberta independence movement. I was shocked by what I found
Much of what Mitchell Sylvestre says is distorted or untrue.

I went home to the heartland of Alberta independence. Even after covering Donald Trump for 10 years, I was still terrified by what I found
Independence movement eerily reminiscent of Trump's America.

Couple ‘asked me to keep silent’ about night Liberty Village filmmaker was killed upstairs, roommate tells murder trial
“I agreed. I have no choice,” the roommate testified at the murder trial of Khoa Tran and Isabelle Nguyen.
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Globe and Mail
'Historic shift': Nigel Farage on Reform taking first London council
Britain's Reform Party leader, Nigel Farage said on Friday the local election results had demonstrated a 'truly historic shift' in British politics as the party took their first London Council of Havering, Romford.
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality
Health officials in several countries are trying to identify and follow people who may have been exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship.

David Attenborough, British naturalist and veteran broadcaster, turns 100
Through BBC programs such as Life on Earth, and The Blue Planet, he has illuminated the beauty, ferocity and sometimes downright weirdness of nature
Naming of new species among scores of tributes honoring David Attenborough's 100th birthday
A newly discovered parasitic wasp from Chile has been named after Sir David Attenborough ahead of his 100th birthday, one of several tributes marking the broadcaster’s influence on natural history, conservation and environmental awareness. Museums, scientists and broadcasters are also highlighting the many animals, plants, fossils and scientific projects connected to Attenborough’s name during a career in television and wildlife filmmaking that spans more than 70 years.
Rubio meets Italy’s Meloni amid tensions over refusal to support war in Iran
Rubio is in Italy for a two-day trip aimed at easing ties with Pope Leo after unprecedented attacks on the pontiff by Trump
Spain prepares for evacuations as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads to the Canary Islands
Vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Saturday or Sunday
UN details co-ordinated response to hantavirus cases on cruise ship
The United Nations on Thursday said it was working with Cape Verde and international partners in response to hantavirus cases linked to an outbreak on a cruise ship, the MV Hondius, which is now sailing toward the Canary Islands.
U.S. and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the U.S. said it did not want to escalate.
R&D contract with RCMP gives Ontario firm a chance to get into the drone business
Web4You has been partnering with drone operators in Ukraine to test its designs and get quick feedback
U.K.'s Labour Party punished in local elections, populist Reform gains
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Friday to fight on after his Labour Party suffered heavy losses in local elections that deepened doubts over his ability to govern, and boosted the anti-immigration Reform party.
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Global News

Hostage situation unfolding at a bank in western Germany, police say
'It is currently believed that there are several perpetrators and hostages inside the bank,' police said in a statement, adding that the situation was currently 'stable.'

4 Canadians still on hantavirus cruise ship to meet with consular officials
The federal government says three people with connections to the cruise are isolating at home in Ontario and Quebec, but they aren't showing symptoms.

Trump’s new 10% global tariffs struck down by U.S. court, but only narrowly
The court only blocked the levy on two small businesses and the state of Washington, and it wasn't immediately clear if other businesses would have to continue paying the tariffs.

Human remains found in dead South African crocodile after ‘dangerous’ operation
Footage of the capture, shared by police, shows an officer and the 4.5-metre-long crocodile hanging from a rope suspended from the helicopter.

Air Canada suspends 4 seasonal flight routes, citing jet fuel costs
Air Canada says four seasonal flight routes will end earlier than previously planned this year due to the soaring price of jet fuel.

Hantavirus risk is ‘low,’ WHO says as 30 more passengers being traced
'I want to be unequivocal here: this is not SARS-CoV-2. This is not the start of a COVID pandemic. This is an outbreak that we see on a ship,' a WHO official said.

U.S. and Iran exchange attacks despite declared ceasefire and peace efforts
The attacks came after Tehran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war but had not yet reached a decision or communicated with the Trump administration.

Airbus to supply 150 jets to Malaysia’s AirAsia in multibillion-dollar deal
Airbus says the agreement with the low-cost Malaysian airline marks the largest single firm order for A220 planes in the Quebec-based manufacturer's history.

Mexico City nightclub charges Americans $300 cover: ‘This is a political stance’
'It’s very much a response to the many attacks against Mexico from Trump,' the club's owner said in an interview with The Guardian.

Hantavirus strain can spread via humans, WHO says as 62 more feared exposed
The World Health Organization has identified the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can be transmitted from person to person, in passengers who were on the cruise ship.
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New York Times

Emirates Doubles Down on U.S. and Israeli Ties Amid Iran War
The United Arab Emirates has borne the brunt of Iranian attacks throughout the war, hardening the government’s resolve to reassess its list of friends and foes.

What’s at Stake in the UK’s Local Elections
The voting in England, Scotland and Wales is the biggest electoral test for Keir Starmer since he became prime minister in 2024.

Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
The hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Gates Around Washington Square Park? Greenwich Village Is Divided.
The park in Manhattan, known for its regal arch and freewheeling spirit, has a hard-to-enforce midnight curfew.

Farage Celebrates Reform UK’s Strong Performance in Local Elections
In early results, Nigel Farage’s Reform U.K. party has won more than 400 council races across England.

3 Hikers Dead After Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities said other climbers had safely evacuated Mount Dukono, which had been off-limits because of volcanic activity.

Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak but Predict ‘Limited’ Spread
A Dutch flight attendant and French national were among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. But an analysis in South Africa showed no mutations in viral samples.

Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak
Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84
“A Rumor of War,” about his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer and published in 1977, relentlessly detailed “the things men do in war and the things war does to them.”

What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Health authorities said three passengers from the MV Hondius had died after showing symptoms of the rare disease.
CNBC

‘Not a Chance Hormuz Opens’: How Wall Street’s new NACHO trade bets on a prolonged oil shock
Traders are embracing the “NACHO” trade, betting Hormuz disruptions and elevated oil prices will persist longer than expected.

Cloudflare stock sinks 16% after earnings as company cuts 1,100 employees due to AI changes
The cloud provider announced it is laying off 20% of its workforce as agentic artificial intelligence "fundamentally changes" the company's work.

Marco Rubio says U.S. expects Iran response on peace deal 'today'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the U.S. is expecting a response from Iran on Washington's proposal to end the war.

Gilt yields ease as UK PM Starmer says 'tough' election results won't make him quit
The U.K. is counting votes after an election of local councilors and devolved governments on Thursday.

Oil prices stable as Trump insists ceasefire still intact after U.S.-Iran exchange fire
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was unraveling.

A cloud computing stock is soaring more than 22%. Here’s what’s driving the rally
Cybersecurity and cloud computing firm Akamai reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday and saw its cloud infrastructure business grow 40% year-on-year.

Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths
Thanks to the Iran war, big issues for U.S. businesses like rare earths and supply chains may take a back seat on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit.

The Tech Download: Meta, Google enter AI agent race as ‘agentic wars’ heat up
The viral personal assistant OpenClaw has triggered a rush among Big Tech to build agentic tools.

Sony targets double-digit profit growth despite slowdown in PlayStation 5 sales amid memory price crunch
While hardware sales took a hit in Sony's fourth-quarter, strong revenue from its image sensing and music businesses offset the dip.

Commerzbank boss pledges to defend shareholders in UniCredit takeover battle
Commerzbank said it would defend the interests of its shareholders as it fends off an acquisition move from UniCredit
Washington Post

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.

In Rome, Rubio is gifted documents detailing his Italian heritage
The secretary of state was in Italy to help smooth relations between the U.S. and the Vatican after President Trump’s repeated criticism of Pope Leo XIV.

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.

Authorities scramble to limit hantavirus outbreak, trace contacts around globe
U.S. officials in at least five states — Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas and Virginia — are monitoring symptoms of seven returning passengers.

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, threatening already shaky ceasefire
The airstrike on the Haret Hreik neighborhood targeted the leader of the Radwan forces, Hezbollah’s elite and battle-hardened fighting unit, Israeli authorities said.

U.S. intelligence says Iran can outlast Trump’s Hormuz blockade for months
A confidential intelligence community assessment delivered to the White House also finds that Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.

As U.S. blockades Iran, its oil still flows ship to ship an ocean away
Experts say covert transfers at sea are used to obscure the origins of oil that left Iranian ports and the Gulf of Oman before the blockade was imposed.

Grain dispute splits Ukraine and Israel even as they fight allied enemies
Tense relations soured further after Ukraine accused Israel of buying grain harvested by Russia in occupied territory. Meanwhile, Russia and Iran have grown closer.

Trump and Xi set to meet under shadow of Iran negotiations
President Donald Trump wants a lavish welcome in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping next week. But the specter of the war in Iran looms large.

Trump threatens intense bombing if Iran peace deal is not reached
As talks continue and proposals are exchanged, Washington and Tehran still disagree on what has been agreed.
BBC

Watch: Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners
Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon and Half Marathon which returned to the West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year pause because of restrictions over the Gaza War.

Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages
Brian Campbell, 19, and Colm McGirr, 23, were shot dead after the SAS mounted an operation at the scene of an arms dump in December 1983.

Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

Election results so far at a glance - and what's still to come
Reform UK has made gains at the expense of Labour and the Conservatives in early council election results overnight.

Chris Mason: What the results tell us so far
So far, we have a chunk of the results around the parts of England that have had contests and no results yet from Scotland or Wales.

What latest election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.

King and Queen lead tributes for David Attenborough's 100th birthday
The royal couple shared photographs of Sir David and wished him a very happy birthday.

Why Carrick may not be shoo-in for Man Utd job
Manchester United have won the most points in the Premier League since caretaker boss Michael Carrick took over, but the stats still show concerns.

Jimenez suspended as Bournemouth launch investigation
AFC Bournemouth drop defender Alex Jimenez from their squad amid an investigation into posts on social media.
The Independent

Trump and Hegseth release UFO files and videos of ‘encounters’: Live updates
The Defense Department will share more information on a rolling basis

Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil's Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat
Brazil is on track to record its lowest Amazon deforestation rates since 2012

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

California will lead the nation in providing free diapers to newborns at dozens of hospitals
California will become the first state in the nation to provide infants with hundreds of free diapers before they leave hospitals after birth

Wales election 2026: Live results map as Senedd elected by new voting system
Polls have suggested Labour could see its worst result in over a century in the nation

Trump to release UFO files featuring pilot encounters today, congressman says
President Trump had previously teased the release of ‘very interesting’ long-awaited UFO information

Local election results live: Farage’s Reform delivers huge blow to Labour but Starmer vows not to quit
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken this morning after Labour lost control of eight councils with pressure intensifying on the prime minister

Trump goes on 5am Truth Social blitz with birthday boast and Iran war post: ‘Lasers: bing, bing, GONE!!!’
In posts made at the crack of dawn Friday, the president defended the war amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz standoff and touted his planned UFC match 80th birthday celebration on June 14 as the ‘biggest ever’

Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least five people

At least 3 hikers killed by volcano eruption on Indonesian island
A volcanic eruption on a remote Indonesian island has killed three hikers
























