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CBC.ca
Conservation groups worry Carney's new nature strategy won't come with funding
The Carney government's strategy to protect nature is expected to be released in the coming weeks — and some nature advocacy groups worry it won't come with any new funding.
Horses 'still dying' after flights from Canada to Japan — and regulator seems unaware
A new investigation by animal rights advocates shows horses being flown for slaughter in Japan continue to suffer injuries, illness and even death, reigniting the call for Canada to ban the shipments.
Mobile brain scans sound like science fiction. But they're now helping more Canadian patients
A rising number of Canadian facilities are using mobile brain scanners to help patients, by offering MRIs mid-surgery in hospital or diagnosing stroke right on the roadside. So what's the future of this game-changing technology?
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sends fiery lava 400 metres into the air
The latest lava fountaining episode of an erupting Hawaii volcano shot 400 metres high Tuesday, prompting temporary closures at a national park and part of an important highway because of falling volcanic fragments, including ash.
Tens of thousands of dollars in damage after Pokemon cards stolen in B.C.'s Lower Mainland
Pokemon cards are becoming so valuable that B.C. card shops are becoming vulnerable to break and enters, according to the owner of an Abbotsford store that was recently broken into.
Woman charged with attemped murder after weekend shooting at Rihanna's L.A. home
A Florida woman accused of firing gunshots at Rihanna's home in Los Angeles was charged Tuesday with one count of attempted murder and other felony offences, including 10 counts of assault on a person with a semi-automatic firearm.
Freezing rain storm headed for Ont., Que., Atlantic provinces | Hanomansing Tonight
A major storm is expected to sweep through parts of Eastern Canada, potentially causing power outages and dangerous road conditions.
Mexico insists it’s safe for the World Cup — others see the shadows
As Mexican officials project an image of safety and stability ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer, others are urging visitors to take notice of the darker forces that make the country unsafe for its own citizens.
Junior hockey game racks up 568 penalty minutes
St. John's Junior Hockey League is promising "severe" suspensions for players after a game devolved into fighting. Players racked up 568 penalty minutes, far surpassing the NHL record of 419 minutes. That record was set in 2004.
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Toronto Star
Toronto police officer arrested on sexual assault charges
Farhan Ali, a 39-year-old constable from Markham, is suspended with pay, Toronto police said.
NDP MP Lori Idlout to cross the floor to Liberals
The Nunavut MP’s surprise defection puts the Liberal government just two seats shy of forming a majority.
This major Ontario lender announces financial hit as borrowers miss payments, bad loans mount
Publicly-traded Goeasy's announcement follows Star investigation revealing staff at subsidiary LendCare had set out to suppress its delinquency rate.
Carney government limits debate on hate bill, ending months of delays amid pushback
The hate crimes bill cleared a major hurdle Tuesday as the Liberals and Bloc Québécois voted to limit parliamentary debate.
Hundreds of Peel teachers declared surplus and some could lose jobs: 'A little bit shocking'
While it's not unusual for boards grappling with declining enrolment to declare staff excess, the scale of this year's cuts has alarmed union leaders.
Loblaw says some customers affected by data breach
The company says data related to passwords, health information and credit cards were not compromised.
Conservative bill would allow Canada Post to deliver alcohol nationwide
The Conservatives are pushing to allow beer, wine and spirits to be mailed across the country amid worries that a provincial push won't deliver the free trade their premiers have promised.
Doug Ford says Ontario will expropriate Billy Bishop airport to bring jets in
The premier said he told Mayor Olivia Chow about his intention to expropriate the island airport during a recent conversation at his home.
U.S. consulate shooting in Toronto dubbed 'national security incident' as federal and local police search for two suspects
Police are looking for two men who were seen travelling in a white Honda CRV. No injuries were reported after the shooting early Tuesday.
Toronto police launch AI assistant for non-emergency calls
"The efficiency gains here are real and needed," an expert says. "But efficiency without equity is just faster exclusion."
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Globe and Mail
Flying (comfortably) once again into the Lebanese war zone by the sea
The flight was fine, and everything seemed normal when we landed, until it wasn’t
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matches Wilt Chamberlain’s 126-game, 20-point streak record
Hamilton product can break the record on Thursday when the Thunder face the Celtics
U.S. destroys mine-laying vessels after Iran’s Strait of Hormuz warning
Conflict has effectively halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of global oil and LNG normally passes
What to know about Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
A new Supreme Leader takes charge of a feared paramilitary force as war spreads in the Middle East. Here’s a primer
Russian dissident facing deportation from the U.S. granted emergency stay
Vladislav Krasnov says he could be jailed for 20 years if he is returned to Russia
U.S., Israel pound Iran as market bets Trump will end war soon
The United States and Israel pounded Iran on Tuesday with what the Pentagon and Iranians on the ground said were the most intense airstrikes of the war, despite global markets betting that U.S. President Donald Trump will seek to end the conflict soon.
Leading during wartime will show us who Trump really is
War is one of the most challenging presidential responsibilities, and one that amplifies personality in leaders
Press freedom in the Americas suffered ‘dramatic deterioration’ in 2025, watchdog says
U.S. now ranks as a nation with ‘restrictions’ on freedom of speech, Inter American Press Association says
Around 140 U.S. service members wounded in Iran war so far, Pentagon says
Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. military bases since the start of the conflict on Feb. 28
The early winner of the Iran war? Vladimir Putin
With a big assist from Donald Trump, Moscow has gotten relief from oil sanctions and an opportunity to replenish its war chest
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Global News
LNG Canada ramping up production, exports amid Iran war, data suggests
The LNG project in Kitimat, B.C., has exported five cargoes in the first 11 days of March, already exceeding half its total February volume, the LSEG data shows.
U.S. says 140 troops injured in Iran war as both sides sharpen threats
Iran launched new attacks against Israel and Gulf Arab countries, while Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran and Lebanon, where it is battling Hezbollah militants.
Senior Iranian official loses attempt to ban public from deportation hearing
Abbas Omidi is one of 28 ‘senior officials’ of Iran’s regime immigration officers have found in Canada.
Fewer Canadians abroad seeking help as thousands flee Middle East: Anand
Global Affairs Canada said fewer Canadians are taking government-assisted travel options as flights gradually resume in parts of the region amid the ongoing Iran war.
Airlines around world hike fares as Iran war sparks global fuel price surge
The war has sent oil prices surging, upending global travel, pushing airline tickets on some routes sky-high, and sparking fears of a deep travel slump.
U.S. preparing for ‘most intense day of strikes’ in Iran, Hegseth says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States would carry out the most intense day of strikes against Iran on Tuesday.
Iraq wants to stay out of Iran war, but drone strikes are dragging it in
The hub of Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region, Erbil is not involved in the Iran war but is being targeted anyway.
Trump says Iran war to end soon, ‘disappointed’ in new supreme leader pick
Trump said the war would continue until Iran is 'totally and decisively defeated' and predicted it would be over 'very soon,' but denied suggestions it could end this week.
G7 won’t release oil reserves yet to quell surging oil prices amid Iran war
G7 finance ministers said they were monitoring the situation and were prepared to implement 'necessary measures,' but stopped short of committing to release emergency reserves.
Oil price spikes will hit Canadians ‘throughout our economy,’ experts say
Canadian consumers are going to feel it in their wallets just about everywhere the longer the Iran war goes on, while some parts of the economy could see benefits.
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New York Times
A Kurdish Rebellion in Iran Could Be a Disaster
The United States and Israel have considered using Iranian Kurds as a ground force.
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Was Wounded Early in the War, Iranian and Israeli Officials Say
Officials say Mojtaba Khamenei’s legs were hurt, but the circumstances as well as the extent of his injuries were unclear. He has remained out of view since being announced as leader three days ago.
Ukraine Can Now Manufacture ‘China-Free’ Drones
The country has prioritized self-sufficiency in producing a crucial battlefield weapon, though weaning itself fully off cheaper Chinese components is difficult.
How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
Bennie Thompson Defeats Young Challenger in Mississippi Primary
The victory by Mr. Thompson, the state’s longest-serving Black Democrat, offers a counterpoint to the broader push nationwide for younger leadership in Congress.
Tornadoes Reported Across the Midwest as Violent Storms Move Through
The Weather Service issued several of its most urgent alerts on Tuesday night.
Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats
The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation.
Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program
The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris Advance to Runoff in Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Georgia District
Clayton Fuller will face Shawn Harris, a Democrat, in an April runoff. Mr. Fuller’s win over a flashier Republican showed the power of the president’s support.
Alberto Carvalho, Suspended LAUSD Chief, Denies Wrongdoing
Through his lawyers, Alberto Carvalho, who was put on leave after the F.B.I. raided his home and office, said that his actions were appropriate but that he would respect the investigative process.
CNBC
Treasury yields are higher as investors await key inflation report
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as investors awaited February's inflation report and monitored developments on the US-Iran war front.
Three cargo ships struck off Iran's coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz
The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.
Rheinmetall sees sales growth of up to 45% in 2026, says it's in 'prime position' to arm the U.S. amid war in Iran
Arms maker Rheinmetall reported full-year sales that grew 29% year-over-year and said revenue would grow by even more this year.
CNBC Daily Open: Oil jitters persist as U.S. targets Iranian ships near Strait of Hormuz
Oil was slightly higher as traders expect a group of countries to tap emergency crude reserves to mitigate disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.
Travelers are turning to AI to plan trips — but hallucinations and trust gaps remain
More travelers are turning to AI to plan their trips, but concerns over accuracy and trust continue to shadow the technology’s rapid adoption.
Oil prices resume rally as traders shrug off prospect of historic reserve release
Oil prices were choppy on Wednesday morning as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly higher as investors weigh developments in the Middle East
Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the ongoing Middle East war.
India-China reset? Relaxed rules allow Beijing to invest in India after about six years of friction
The Indian cabinet has approved changes to its foreign direct investment policy, allowing investments from "Land Bordering Countries."
Powering AI: Europe switches on its first microgrid-connected data center
AVK and Pure Data Centers’ microgrid facility in Ireland could mark the region’s first step toward a privately powered ecosystem.
Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway
Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.
Washington Post
In Gaza, hints of recovery dissipate as U.S. and Israel strike Iran
Food deliveries and the prospect of medical care abroad gave Gazans reasons to hope, but the Iran conflict has closed the door on progress again.
UAE, an oasis for business and partying, faces war
Iranian airstrikes have shaken Persian Gulf countries, undermining their reputations as havens of wealth and stability and forcing them to take sides in a war they opposed.
Pentagon says about 140 troops wounded, 8 severely, in war with Iran
The vast majority of the wounded had minor injuries, a Pentagon spokesman said. The toll is higher than previously disclosed.
Two men fire gun toward U.S. Consulate in Toronto, police say
Canadian police are seeking two men suspected of firing a handgun at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on Tuesday. There are no reports of injuries, police say.
Democrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’
A new report, issued ahead of the president’s summit with Xi Jinping, takes aim at the administration’s record on trade, diplomacy and other aspects of American power.
Punch the monkey isn’t alone in bonding with his emotional support toy
Here are rescued chimpanzees, a mountain lion, an elephant and a penguin with the toys they’re attached to.
U.S. orders more diplomats to leave Middle East
The State Department’s most recent directives apply to personnel in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by Iranian counterattacks.
Early Iran strikes cost $5.6 billion in munitions, Pentagon estimates
The figure, accounting for the war’s first two days, is likely to intensify concerns in Congress that U.S. forces are churning through a scarce supply of advanced weaponry.
Iran rallies around new leader after 10 days of war as oil prices spike
President Donald Trump called surging oil costs a “very small price to pay.” Group of Seven leaders are set to convene Monday to assess the economic fallout.
The northern lights have peaked. Here’s how to see them before they fade.
As the 11-year cycle downshifts from solar maximum to solar minimum, the lights will begin to diminish, so the time to plan a trip is now.
BBC
Al Quds Day march to be banned after government approves Met request
The government grants a request from the Metropolitan Police to ban a march due to take place in London on Sunday.
First Mandelson files to be published on Wednesday
The documents are expected to detail parts of the process prior to Lord Mandelson's appointment as ambassador.
Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup - Infantino
US President Donald Trump has said Iran are "welcome" to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
How Kinsky's horror night unfolded before 17th-minute substitution
Tottenham replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the 17th minute after conceding three goals inside the opening quarter of an hour of the Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid.
How Kinsky's horror night unfolded before 17th-minute substitution
Tottenham replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky in the 17th minute after conceding three goals inside the opening quarter of an hour of the Champions League last-16 tie at Atletico Madrid.
UK ticket holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot
Tuesday's win is the third-largest in UK National Lottery history, operator Allwyn says.
From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.
At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire
Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.
Inside the Russian explosives plot that targeted the UK
Aleksandr Suranovas, charged with carrying out an act of terrorism for Russia, speaks to the BBC.
Facebook-owner buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook
The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.
The Independent
Oil prices: What it means for your money as Brent crude drops despite strikes continuing in Iran
Energy bills rising is an inflationary pressure the UK’s economy could do without
‘NHS doctors ignored my pleas for help after giving birth. Now I’m living with a colostomy bag’
Rachel Cooper, 43, was sent home from hospital with an untreated birth injury and is still suffering years later
From Labour ‘Prince’ to Epstein shame: How Lord Mandelson fell from grace
Peter Mandelson’s career has been defined by comebacks, but his connection to Epstein may mark the end of the road for the Labour grandee
Churchill and Austen to be replaced on UK banknotes by wildlife in move to tackle counterfeits
Bank of England says switching to wildlife offers a fresh opportunity to celebrate another vital aspect of the country.
Beirut apartment block damaged in fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon
This is the second Israeli strike on Beirut in four days
Met Office issues weather warning ahead of temperatures dropping across UK
Blustery showers could bring with them a chance of snow, the Met Office says
1.7m UK homes facing soaring bills as heating oil costs doubled in a week amid Iran conflict
Heating oil’s more volatile pricing is fed straight through to consumers, a key difference to gas and electricity energy supplies
Pentagon says US sunk 16 mine-laying ships after Trump threatens Iran over reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway bordered in the north by Iran that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply
Iran-US war latest: Tehran launches ‘most intense’ barrage of missiles since start of conflict
Trump threatened Iran with a military response ‘at a level never seen before’ after US destroyed more than a dozen Iranian mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz
Will interest rates rise after surge in oil prices over Iran-US war?
Inflation concerns could see the BoE pause their recent rate cuts - or head the other direction
