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CBC.ca
The National | National AI strategy draft
June 1, 2026 | CBC News obtains a draft of a national AI strategy that aims to increase adoption and literacy in the next five years. An experimental drug is hailed as a game changer for pancreatic cancer treatment. And how brain-computer interfaces are helping kids with disabilities.
Virus detected in invasive mosquitoes found in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region
Researchers found two mosquito species that tested positive for California serogroup virus, a group of mosquito-borne viruses that can cause encephalitis and meningitis in humans.
The Pentagon designates its press office 'classified space' — making it off limits to journalists
In another of a series of moves restricting media access at the Pentagon, the U.S. Defence Department has declared that its press office is now a classified space — and therefore inaccessible to journalists.
Trump administration will pause controversial anti-weaponization fund after court ruling
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it will comply with a court ruling temporarily blocking a nearly $1.8 billion US fund meant to compensate allies of U.S. President Donald Trump, effectively agreeing to pause the plan for at least two weeks.
Stewards explore potential of UNESCO heritage site designation for residential schools
Site stewards of former residential schools across Canada met last week to start the process of proposing residential schools for UNESCO World Heritage site designation.
Canada slips slightly in top universities ranking, but experts say look carefully at the details
An annual tally of top universities worldwide is out, with some of Canada's biggest schools slipping down in ranking, but experts say these lists must be taken with a grain of salt.
Family seeks answers after death of First Nations girl twice discharged from hospital with broken arm
The family of a nine-year-old First Nations girl who died after being discharged from a Manitoba hospital's emergency room twice is "carrying unanswered questions" about her death, says Southern Chiefs' Organization Grand Chief Jerry Daniels.
How hard is it to ace Trump's cognitive test? | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump claims the results of a recent cognitive exam show his 'extreme intelligence.' Andrew Chang breaks down the test questions and how the results are calculated.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)
1 dead, 1 injured; arrest made after shooting in Pelican Narrows, Sask.
A person has been arrested and an active shooter alert has ended after one victim was killed and another seriously injured in Pelican Narrows.
Minimum wage for Hamilton’s men’s AHL team is $27K higher than new women’s pro hockey team
The Professional Women's Hockey League players union published members' salaries online this week, sparking conversation about differences in pay between women's and men's hockey leagues.
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Toronto Star
Mark Carney to unveil Canada's AI strategy this week
The strategy’s release will bring an end to months of delays for a document that was initially expected to drop at the end of 2025.
Mark Carney addresses the 'scourge' of antisemitism in Canada, unveils national council
The Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion will reassess the "nature, scale, and drivers of antisemitism," in Canada.
Toronto man arrested in connection with sex assault of 8-year-old girl in Scarborough
A 32-year-old has been charged over the incident, which took place in a store on May 12, police said.
Former Maple Leafs Frederik Andersen and Mitch Marner look to lift spirits with Stanley Cup win
Andersen is dealing with the suicide of his agent, while Marner has talked about dark times in Toronto.
Controversial councillor Lisa Robinson running for mayor of Pickering
During her first term as a Pickering councillor, Robinson faced multiple misconduct penalties and was accused by her council colleagues of creating an unsafe environment for in-person meetings.
Two-bus crash in west Toronto sends 13 people to hospital
All 13 injured people sustained minor injuries, paramedics said.
Where is Mark Carney's promised 'Office of Digital Transformation'?
The office was touted in last fall's federal budget as a “generational opportunity for domestic innovators” to “proactively identify, implement, and scale technology solutions across the federal government.”
Stop Doug Ford's expansion of Billy Bishop airport, NDP urges Mark Carney
NDP Leader Marit Stiles is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to intervene in Premier Doug Ford's takeover of Toronto's role in Billy Bishop airport.
Postal workers overwhelmingly ratify tentative agreement with Canada Post
Postal workers ratified a five-year deal with Canada Post, ending a two-year contract dispute and enabling a massive corporate restructuring.
Mark Carney's trade minister heads to Washington to try and kick-start talks
The U.S. and Mexico have concluded their first bilateral round of talks related to the joint review of CUSMA.
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Globe and Mail
Five dead, dozens wounded as Russia launches major attack across Ukraine, authorities say
A suspected missile strike on an apartment building triggered a collapse, with people likely trapped under the rubble, Kyiv’s mayor said
Kyiv under heavy Russian attack, mayor says
Ukrainian President Zelensky warned of a possible massive Russian strike, urging residents to pay special attention to air raid alerts
Ethiopia election disrupted in three key regions where rebels active
The Prime Minister’s ruling party is widely expected to win in a landslide, repeating its official victory in the last election in 2021
Trump’s controversial ‘weaponization’ fund put on hold after opposition from Congress
$1.776-billion fund was meant to compensate people who claim they were the subject of government abuse
Florida sues Sam Altman and OpenAI, claiming company concealed ChatGPT risks
Civil complaint alleges OpenAI and Altman prioritized speed to market and commercial gain over user safety
Israel's Netanyahu orders attacks in Beirut's southern suburbs
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, signalling further escalation of a war that has complicated mediation towards resolving the U.S.-Iran conflict.
U.K. releases new batch of Mandelson files, bringing more bad news for Starmer
It shed some light on discussions within government about the appointment, but key details remain a mystery
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire
Air sirens went off across Kuwait City earlier on Monday as Tehran struck Kuwait in response to the United States bombing military sites in Iran.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to dial back fighting, Trump says
Netanyahu had ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah attacked northern Israel
Philadelphia celebrates – and struggles – with its past
Judges on Tuesday will consider whether Trump’s March 2025 executive order allows the Oval Office to permanently remove the slavery exhibit
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Global News
Gas price relief may have been short-lived following new strikes on Iran
Gas prices in Canada are expected to start climbing again, as any progress made towards a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.
Russia-Ukraine peace deal by winter ‘realistic’, Zelenskyy aide says
Talks brokered by the United States on moving toward a peace accord have ground to a halt as Washington has focused on the conflict in Iran.
Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as Brazil investigates 2 suspected cases
The two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak is ongoing, exhibited symptoms such as fever and chills.
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as ceasefire remains unclear
The nominal ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. has been repeatedly tested with back-and-forth attacks, even as officials from both countries try to negotiate an end to the war.
Israel’s incursion in Lebanon could complicate Iran deal. What to know
The Israeli advance presents a challenge in the emerging deal to extend the Iran war ceasefire as Tehran wants any agreement to end fighting in Lebanon, too.
Russia preparing ‘large-scale’ attack on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Russia said on Monday it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in the Ukrainian capital and warned foreigners and diplomats to leave.
Canadian drones will head to Ukrainian battlefield under production deal
The defence ministers of Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement to support the co-production of drones on the margins of the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa this week.
Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent grows
Vladimir Kara-Murza told Global News that mounting military and economic failures have stripped away Putin's strongman image and exposed him as 'increasingly weak.'
Anand calls China ties ‘significant,’ says Canada must safeguard ‘values’
Anand made no explicit mention of human rights in her remarks on Friday, coming shortly after confirmation that a Canadian warship transited through the Taiwan Strait last week.
King Arthur manuscript in private hands for 700 years to go on public sale
Touted to sell for upwards of $2.7 million, the document, which will be available for institutions to purchase in July, is believed to be from the 13th or 14th century.
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New York Times
Trump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’
President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.
Security Council Members Call for Israel to Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
The U.N. panel met after Israel had threatened to attack southern Beirut. President Trump said later that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed not to attack each other.
As Ebola Spreads, Scientists Race to Find Vaccines and Treatments
The Bundibugyo virus, a little known type, previously had caused just two small outbreaks. Now it’s at the center of a rapidly widening epidemic in Africa.
The Return of Blaming and Shaming in Public Health
For years, medicine has tried to eliminate stigma. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing back the language of personal responsibility.
Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political Backlash
The fund has drawn backlash from critics who said it was a scheme to reward President Trump’s political allies with public benefits.
Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Coach, Dies at 79
His teams made the playoffs 16 times in 23 seasons, and he twice steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the league finals.
U.S. Says More People May Be Charged in Terror Case Linked to Iran
A militia leader pleaded not guilty on Monday to what prosecutors say is his role in attacks that are part of Iran’s response to the war with Israel and the United States.
Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race
The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.
Minnesota Republicans Hold Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin
Delegates to the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention voted to hold a moment of silent prayer for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Trump Backs Off Plans for $1.8 Billion Fund After Backlash
Also, Serena Williams is making a comeback. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.
CNBC
Blackstone closes its largest Asia private equity fund at over $13 billion
Blackstone raised $13.1 billion for its latest Asia private equity vehicle, marking the largest private equity fundraise the firm has done in the region.
NBA star Stephen Curry partners with Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning
Stephen Curry has entered into a partnership with Li-Ning, which would involve product development as well as sports culture initiatives.
Asia-Pacific stocks mostly lower as Iran war uncertainty keeps investors on edge
Asia-Pacific markets traded lower on Tuesday as investors weighed renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.
CNBC Daily Open: Iran deal hopes dim, while AI dazzles investors
Normally, a spike in oil prices rattle investors, but news in the tech space seems to have, well, trumped these worries.
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China learns to build without Nvidia
Chinese companies are increasingly seeking Nvidia alternatives to develop self-sufficient systems, even if their own tech remains in the early stages.
Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion from stock sales to fund AI buildout
Alphabet said it plans to sell $80 billion in stock, including through a $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway.
Trump tells CNBC: 'I don't care' if Iran negotiations are over
President Trump spoke with CNBC's Eamon Javers about the latest with the Iran war in an interview Monday.
Anthropic to offer EU access to its advanced Mythos model
Anthropic is sharing access to its most advanced AI model, Mythos, with the EU after the bloc sought permission over cybersecurity concerns.
Nvidia jumps into PCs with new Arm-based chip debuting in laptops from Microsoft, Dell, HP
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a long-awaited Arm-based PC chip, breaking into PCs for the first time on new laptops by Dell, Microsoft, HP, ASUS and others.
Arm, IBM and Hewlett Packard soar as Nvidia chip 'reinvention' extends software rally
Shares in software compares surged ahead on Monday.
Washington Post
Hardening views on migrants push Europe toward Trump-like tactics
New rules were driven by high numbers of asylum seekers from “safe countries” and the fatigue of voters after waves of migration, European officials say.
Iran says it is breaking off ceasefire talks over Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Negotiations were suspended because of Israel’s escalating military attacks in Lebanon and U.S. strikes, an Iranian official told The Post.
Kenyans protest U.S. plan for Ebola field hospital to treat Americans
Angry residents, who said their lives were in danger, set fires and clashed with police as they protested the facility intended to treat Americans.
Ukraine turns real-life kills into video game thrills for drone pilots
Kyiv says the Army of Drones Bonus system, in which points may be redeemed for weapons, is the first of its kind anywhere.
BBC
London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail
Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.
Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand Li-Ning after Under Armour split
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
Massive overnight Russian strikes hit Ukraine killing at least five
Thousands of Kyiv residents ran for shelter following what officials said were ballistic missile strikes on the city centre.
Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
Australian ex-minister launches crowd-funded inquiry into Aukus submarine deal
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
The Papers: 'Mandelson files lay bare frustration' and 'The welfare party'
Mandelson files reveal Labour minister's 'frustration' on welfare and tax leads Tuesday's papers.
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations
The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter
Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people.
Lebanon says Hezbollah agrees reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel
Hours after the pause was announced, the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon.
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
The Independent
Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to close another key oil route if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue
Iranian media said Tehran would not participate in talks while Israel continued to bomb Lebanon
Mental fitness exam ordered for man charged with murder in 3 'heinous' killings in Hawaii
Prosecutors say the killings of three men on Hawaii's Big Island were “especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel.”
London Tube strikes live: Major walkout begins after last-ditch talks fail to resolve dispute
Drivers’ union Aslef has accepted the conditions set by TfL while the RMT still plans to walk out
Berkshire Hathaway buys homebuilder Taylor Morrison and then invests $10B in Alphabet under new CEO
Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel started the week by inking a deal to acquire homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion, and he's followed that up on with a $10 billion investment in Google's parent company
Hawaii's Kilauea sets record for lava fountaining episodes in any 1 eruption for the volcano
Hawaii’s Kilauea has hit a record number of lava fountaining episode for any one eruption from the volcano
OnlyFans model rescued after falling ill while trekking to top of tallest mountain in lower 48 states
Kamryn Renae attempted to summit Mount Whitney at 14,505 feet above sea level
Teenage barrel racing competitor accused of stabbing horses at Las Vegas event
Authorities say a teenage girl competing in a barrel racing event stabbed three competition horses with a pocketknife at a barn in Las Vegas
Rescuers dig for bodies after a mining explosives blast in Myanmar kills at least 43
More than a dozen rescue and charity groups are using excavation machinery to recover bodies following a massive blast from stored mining explosives in northeastern Myanmar
Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England
NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England
Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been invited to testify before Congress as the league faces increasing federal scrutiny about its broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services
