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CBC.ca
Toronto man given 33-year sentence for sexually exploiting over 140 children in U.S.
A Canadian man has been sentenced in the United States to more than 30 years in prison for what American officials described as a widespread, yearslong sextortion scheme targeting more than 100 children.
Searches for unmarked burials at residential schools face funding barriers, tribunal hears
On Day 3 of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal in Montreal, witnesses gave testimony over the difficulty and complexity of conducting ground searches for unmarked burials at residential schools.
White House disputes Iranian state TV reports of terms of deal to end war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. and Iran still have issues to resolve in peace talks, after Washington dismissed an Iranian state television report of a framework deal to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a month and to lift a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ships.
Quebec politicians fight for right to have Canadiens watch party in the Outaouais
Provincial politicians in Quebec have unanimously backed a motion calling for the National Hockey League to allow public Montreal Canadiens watch parties in the Outaouais.
B.C. residents asked to report excessively loud boats to help shape rules for next year
Regulations on noisy boat engines and exhaust are expected, and advocates are urging people to report noisy boats this year to shape next year's enforcement.
Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft
Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.
Man killed in Sask. bear attack identified as MMA fighter Hrishikesh Koloth from India
The man killed in a rare fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan on May 8 wanted to be an MMA fighter. Originally from Kerala, India, Hrishikesh Koloth, 27, was working at a uranium exploration site in northern Saskatchewan when he was attacked by the bear.
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Toronto Star
Ebola travel restrictions more about ‘calming Canadians down’ during FIFA World Cup
The Public Health Agency of Canada introduced temporary border measures on travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda.
New TTC safety plan includes AI cameras and platform barriers
Waist-high platform barriers and AI cameras will be installed at TMU Station later this year as part of a pilot project.
The sought-after 'Heated Rivalry' fleece worn by Shane Hollander and Mark Carney is finally going on sale
Part of proceeds will support LGBTQ+ athletes in sport, with NHL and NHLPA matching donations up to $25,000 each.
Steven Guilbeault officially announces upcoming resignation from Parliament
The former environment minister confirmed widely reported rumours with a social media post Wednesday, saying he would be resigning his Montreal seat this summer.
Former Toronto mayoral candidate to run for Etobicoke council seat: 'I want to bring a close to Ford Nation'
Chloe Brown came in third place in 2022 and in seventh place in 2023.
Navdeep Bains kicks off Ontario Liberal leadership campaign
The former federal industry minister is in Windsor on Wednesday as he launches his campaign for the provincial party's crown with a tour of Ontario.
Toronto gas prices to drop 10 cents Thursday. Why you might want to wait to fill up
The drop at the pumps would mark the lowest gas prices have been since April.
Inside the investigation: Your questions on Ontario’s strong-mayor powers, answered
Reporters David Rider and Kate Allen broke down their months-long investigation into how Ontario mayors are using their expanded powers.
German utility to buy one million tonnes of LNG per year from Ksi Lisims project
Deliveries to German government-owned company Securing Energy for Europe, or SEFE, are to begin in the early 2030s and cover a period of up to 20 years, Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said.
Carney government buying surveillance planes from Swedish company Saab
The GlobalEye plane will use a Canadian-made airplane body from Quebec’s Bombardier, with 20 per cent content from the U.S., Carney announced Wednesday.
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Globe and Mail
Matthew Perry’s personal assistant sentenced to more than three years in U.S. prison
Verdict brings to a close prosecution of five people who admitted to playing roles in actor’s death
Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals as Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha begins
Physically demanding Hajj is held in intense heat this year, which appeared to take a toll on some as they moved between holy sites
Tony Blair scolds Britain’s Labour Party for policy failures in a fast-changing world
Former PM says party should look to Canada and centrist governments of Europe as models
Iranians back online after monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions
Decision to lift some restrictions comes as negotiators appear to be closing in on a more permanent truce to end the war
U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of key weapons used in Iran war, analysis finds
Trump and Hegseth have insisted the U.S. is capable of fighting any war and have pushed defence contractors to speed up munitions production
U.S. planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola
Kenya has not yet approved the plan and wants the facility to be open to all nationalities, sources say
Uganda closes border with Congo as it tries to contain spread of rare type of Ebola
Travel across the Congo border will be authorized only in emergency cases, including for the outbreak response, cargo or security reasons
Countries step up precautions amid Ebola outbreak
A growing Ebola outbreak in Africa is prompting wider global precautions, as health authorities race to contain its spread involving the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Miley Cyrus receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Miley Cyrus says her Hollywood Walk of Fame star represents 'an accumulation of devotion' and hopes her art 'awakens something raw and imperfect and sexy and glamorous and joyful in times that need it.'
Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas Senate race
Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton ousted four-term U.S. Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald Trump's endorsement to a runoff victory for the Republican Senate nomination, U.S. media projected.
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Global News
Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’ in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Speaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war, Trump expressed confidence that a deal is near.
BTS releasing limited edition hotteok-flavoured Oreos for 13th anniversary
In a nod to classic South Korean street food, the BTS cookies are flavoured like hotteok brown sugar pancakes and filled with sweet cream.
Ferrari’s stock fell after launching its first-ever EV. What’s going on?
Ferrari's stock has been tanking Tuesday, one day after the automaker unveiled its first-ever fully electric passenger vehicle, called the Luce.
Intense European heat wave scorches as multiple countries report deaths
Experts say unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that sometimes strike at abnormal times and in unusual places are putting more people in danger.
Starbucks Korea criticized over ‘Tank Day’ ad evoking deadly 1980s uprising
In an apology, Starbucks South Korea's parent company chairman Chung Yong-jin asked the public not to take their anger out on Starbucks employees and front-of-house workers.
Spanish government confirms new case of hantavirus linked to cruise ship
Spain's Ministry of Health said that a new positive hantavirus case has been confirmed in one of the individuals remaining in preventive quarantine at Gómez Ulla Hospital.
U.S. says it carried out strikes in southern Iran, including on missile sites
Further details were not immediately available, including more specifics on the threats from Iran and what this means for negotiations
‘Married at First Sight’ pulls episodes over cast member rape allegations
The accusations were first presented to Channel 4 'against a small number of past contributors' in April. The broadcaster says those cast members have denied the allegations.
India minister seeks to build on trade ties reset by recent Carney visit
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in Canada for meetings on trade and investment this week, as the two countries work toward a new free trade agreement.
Gunmen attack Congo hospital treating Ebola patients over relatives’ bodies
The gunfire attack was the third violent incident within four days at Congo health facilities amid the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.
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New York Times
Matthew Perry’s Assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison
Kenneth Iwamasa injected Mr. Perry with the ketamine that killed him. He is the last of five defendants to be sentenced in the case.
Former Judges Urge Inquiry Into Deal Trump Struck With I.R.S.
The motion was particularly significant because it asked the judge overseeing the initial suit against the I.R.S. to examine the terms of the deal.
To Make a Deal With Trump, Iran Wants Billions of Its Money Unfrozen
The money has become a sticking point in talks, with Iran insisting that meaningful negotiations cannot begin without the funds’ release.
Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.
Ferrari’s First Electric Car Runs Into Backlash in Italy and Beyond
Memes mocked the new model, analysts questioned its appeal and investors sold the automaker’s stock. A former Ferrari chairman warned of “the destruction of a legend.”
Judge Dismisses 2 Indictments in FIFA Bribery Case
The decision marked an end to a significant part of a broader corruption investigation that rocked the soccer world more than a decade ago.
Writing Is Fundamental to How We Think
A.I. can be a crutch that hurts our ability to think creatively.
Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated’ Profit Margin, Government Analysis Finds
The firm that was given a no-bid contract to fix the troubled landmark is charging 20 percent. The typical profit margin is 6 percent to 12 percent, internal records show.
Knicks Fans Confront High Ticket Prices for NBA Finals Games at MSG
New York Knicks fans, still celebrating the team making it to the N.B.A. finals, are confronting high ticket prices for the games at Madison Square Garden.
’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss
Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.
CNBC
Snowflake soars 33% on earnings beat and plan to spend $6 billion on Amazon cloud
Snowflake is going deeper with Amazon's Web Services, and plans to use its Arm-based Graviton chips.
Salesforce beats on earnings and revenue but full-year guidance comes in light
Salesforce has been hammered by investors on concern that artificial intelligence models and services will disrupt some traditional software products.
Treasury yields tick lower as investors stay optimistic on Iran peace deal prospects despite U.S. strikes
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell 1 basis point to 4.481%.
Oil prices fall more than 5% after Rubio says U.S. will give Iran talks 'every chance to succeed'
U.S. crude oil prices trim losses as traders assess whether U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran that would restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysis: What Stephen Miller gets wrong about debt, deficits and immigration
The White House immigration hawk and deputy chief of staff is pointing the finger in the wrong direction when he's seeking blame for the federal budget deficit.
Republicans stare down inflation abyss with midterms fast approaching
Republicans are struggling to find a clear message to battle high prices as President Trump pushes for funding for a White House ballroom.
Dulux maker's stock soars 20% after takeover bid from major rival; oil holds below $100
European stocks closed in positive territory on Wednesday as regional investors assess the latest military operations against Iran.
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase could spend $20 billion on acquisition: 'We are on the lookout'
A $20 billion deal would be among the largest in JPMorgan's history and could invite regulatory scrutiny given its position as the largest U.S. bank by assets.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weigh Iran tensions and ceasefire talks
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed recent U.S. military action in Iran.
Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs
Prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz could send crude oil prices to new highs this summer.
Washington Post
Lebanon ceasefire falters as Trump pushes for Iran deal
Israel is “deepening its operation” in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
False Ebola claims run wild as Congo outbreak worsens
Distrust and violence flare in the Democratic Republic of Congo as false claims spread that the outbreak — and the disease itself — is a hoax.
To repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry
The top U.S. diplomat visited the world’s largest democracy in a bid to reverse soured relations over Trump’s tariff agenda and embrace of Pakistan.
Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran
The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to end the war.
U.S. allies in Asia are trying to shield themselves from Trump’s unpredictability
President Donald Trump’s seeming ambivalence about the value of allies has created a sense of urgency among nations with close U.S. ties.
BBC
Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon
The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.
Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.
Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM
Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay.
Barca agree £69m-plus deal with Newcastle for Gordon
Barcelona agree a deal worth more than £69m with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon.
Rybakina out in biggest French Open upset so far
World number two Elena Rybakina suffers a second-round defeat by Yuliia Starodubtseva in the biggest French Open upset so far.
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
Migrants jailed and charged after bank holiday crossings
It comes after nearly 1,000 people arrived in the UK on small boats between Friday and Monday.
Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League eliminator.
Mensik collapses on court as heatwave continues
Jakub Mensik collapses on court and Novak Djokovic swelters for almost four hours as players are made to work hard on another hot Paris day at the French Open.
Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.
The Independent
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Kennedy Center official tells judge that removing Trump’s name would make them go broke in new court filing
If Trump’s name is removed, a ‘vital fundraising connection will be severed,’ the center’s chief executive argued
How to catch this week’s rare blue moon event ― that won’t happen again until 2028
But don’t be disappointed if it’s not bright turquoise
Matthew Perry’s assistant gets over three years in prison for injecting actor with ketamine
This sentencing marks the fifth and final resolution in the 2 1/2-year investigation and prosecution following the death of the ‘Friends’ star
Newt Gingrich admits that it was a mistake to impeach Bill Clinton over Monica Lewinsky sex scandal
Gingrich led the impeachment inquiry into Clinton despite later admitting to having an extramarital affair with a congressional staffer at the same time
‘Culture wars vs real wars’: Experts say Trump just made Texas Senate race a battle the GOP didn’t need to fight
Trump getting involved in the Senate primary in Texas saddled Republicans with a scandal-ridden nominee. But, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg write, turning Texas blue still requires a lot of work
Knicks deny Vivek Ramaswamy as he tries to campaign during Cavaliers playoff blowout: report
The Republican Trump ally was mocked online for the alleged snub
Trump to attend NBA Finals game in NYC when Knicks host Thunder-Spurs winner at Madison Square Garden
Trump, a longtime fan of the New York Knicks, indicated he will attend one of the upcoming NBA Finals games
Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization
Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation
Markwayne Mullin tells hunger strikers in ICE detention center ‘this isn’t a Holiday Inn’
Trump rips into ‘fake’ protesters while members of Congress demand immediate closure of Delaney Hall
Brazil to invest $75 million in highway through Amazon and unveils environmental protection plan
Brazil’s government has announced a $75 million investment in the BR-319 highway, a move environmentalists fear could speed up Amazon deforestation
