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Canada's airline regulator to probe recent flight disruptions in Puerto Vallarta
Canada's airline regulator says it will probe the recent flight disruptions that occurred in the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

No pickaxe needed. Why Canadians are sifting for gold in unusual places
In January, the price of gold rose to $5,000 US an ounce for the first time in history. And this has Canadians searching high and low. But you don’t need a wide brimmed hat and pickaxe anymore. Maybe try a wetsuit instead. Some are diving deep into rivers, while others are sifting through thrift stores, and grandma’s jewelry box.

She did Quebec’s 1st pediatric bone marrow transplant. At 87, she still has some imposter syndrome
Dr. Yvette Bonny is featured by the Government of Canada for Black History Month as one of nine remarkable figures who have helped shape Canadian heritage and identity. In 1980, she performed the first pediatric bone marrow transplant in Quebec and has received many accolades since.

Block lays off 4,000 workers citing AI. But how much does AI actually have to do with it?
In a letter to the company, CEO Jack Dorsey said AI tools are making fundamental changes to “what it means to build and run a company.” But tech experts say pandemic overhiring and overly-ambitious promises of AI have had a role in tech layoffs.

My spouse asked what kind of woman I was. A life and death moment gave me the answer
After coming out as trans to her partner, Carrie Biner grappled with knowing who she was as a woman. But when she and other bystanders saw an overdose crisis unfolding and had to respond with urgency, she found an answer to the question that had been circling her mind for years.

How and when to see the total lunar eclipse on March 3
In the early morning hours of March 3, the moon will glide through Earth's shadow, producing a total lunar eclipse across Canada. But what you see depends on where you are.

Quebec's language watchdog calls out Montreal bakery over English TikToks
This week, Lahmajoune Villeray, a family-owned bakery in Montreal, received a letter from Quebec's language watchdog, stating that most of its social media publications are not available in French on TikTok.

Canadian passports are about to get more expensive
The cost of a Canadian passport is about to rise and plans by Prime Minister Mark Carney's government to overhaul the way it sets prices could result in them being even more expensive in the future.

He was hired to fight for Wales's future generations. Does Canada need a job like that?
For the last three years, Derek Walker has been advocating for the rights of Wales's youngest generations — and generations still to come. As Canadian youth grapple with issues like climate change, affordability and the rise of AI, advocates say it's time the federal government appoints its own champion for generational fairness.

Bolivia cargo plane carrying banknotes crashes, killing at least 15
A cargo plane carrying money crashed Friday near Bolivia's capital, damaging about a dozen vehicles on a highway, scattering bills on the ground and leaving at least 15 people dead and others injured, an official said.
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Toronto Star

Tens of thousands march in Richmond Hill in support of anti-regime movement in Iran after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes
“We are here to be their voice,” said one protester at the planned rally as others cheered the news Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini had been killed in the airstrikes.

Maple Leafs fans greet Auston Matthews with more cheers than boos after U.S. Olympic gold, White House visit
The Maple Leafs honoured their three Olympians during the first TV timeout of Saturday night's game against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena.

Blue Jays notebook: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (and the rest of the infield) exit for World Baseball Classic
None of the Jays will face Canada in WBC pool play, which starts Friday for most of them.

What to know about Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
When targeted by nationwide protests early this year, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four decades in power. But now a U.S. or Israeli military strike may have ended his rule.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have made a dangerous gamble in Iran. Why is Mark Carney cheering them on?
We should cheer when the brutal Iranian regime falls, whenever that may come to pass. But we should condemn this chaotic, risky violence and all the death that comes with it.

World leaders react to Israeli, U.S. strikes in Iran, Reza Pahlavi calls them 'humanitarian intervention'
While Mark Carney voiced support for the U.S.-Israeli operation, leaders in Europe called for a resumption of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations as China and Russia condemned the attack.

Mark Carney backs U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, doesn't expect Canada to get involved militarily
"Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon," the prime minister said in a statement Saturday.

Photos showing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei succeeded the founder of the Islamic Revolution in 1989.

Police-involved shooting leaves man dead in Mississauga, officer survives bullet through cap
Officers are not looking for any more suspects and there is no "broader threat to the area," Peel police said.

The latest 'Heated Rivalry' news: Connor Storrie to host 'SNL' this weekend
The hit Canadian TV show starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie has become a cultural phenomenon. Here's everything to know.
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Globe and Mail
Ali Khamenei, long-serving Supreme Leader who oversaw Iran’s theocratic rule, dies
His doctrine of ‘strategic patience’ – an approach described as the pursuit of neither war nor peace – brought decades of instability to the Middle East

Video shows missile strike near U.S. base in Bahrain
Video released on Feb. 28 captured showed the moment of a strike near a U.S. base in Bahrain. Reuters confirmed the location as Manama, Bahrain, but the date when the video was filmed could not be verified.
OPEC+ may consider much larger oil output boost at Sunday meeting after Iran attack, sources say
OPEC+ eight members were already scheduled to meet on Sunday
U.S. strikes on Iran mark Trump’s further shift toward interventionist foreign policy
President moves closer once again with aggressive tactics despite initial pitch as ‘peacemaker’
How U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran could shape world markets
Air strikes put nearby oil-producing Gulf Arab countries on edge amid fears of escalation

Moment Bahrain security agency building is struck by Iranian missile
Footage captures the blast as Bahrain’s National Security Agency was struck by an Iranian missile on Saturday.
Trump takes on his biggest bet so far in striking Iran
U.S. President risks lives and support by targeting Tehran
U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new conflict.
Mexican drug cartel has interests in citrus fruits, avocados and mining
Legitimate businesses offer a way to launder drug money and make huge legal profits
Mexicans and Canadians in Puerto Vallarta watch their step in a cartel war’s wreckage
A tourist haven, once counted among the safest in the country, rethinks its future after El Mencho’s death brings destruction
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Global News

Queen’s University students stranded in Doha after Iran attack shuts down airspace
A group of university students returning to Canada were forced back to Doha mid-flight as escalating strikes in the region shut down airspace and grounded flights.

Trump says Iran’s leader ‘is dead’
President Trump announced Ali Khamenei was dead in a Truth Social Post.

Oil prices set for swings next week after U.S., Israel strikes on Iran
Oil prices have already risen on war fears. International benchmark Brent crude closed at a seven-month high of US$72.87 on Friday.

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting as U.S., Israel strike Iran
The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency briefing Saturday under the agenda item, 'The Situation in the Middle East.'

As U.S. and Israel attack Iran, the world reacts: ‘Grave consequences’
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the 'use of force,' adding that the action was inconsistent with the UN Charter.

Attack on Iran triggers global flight disruptions, impacts Canadian travellers
Flights in Canada and across the globe are being disrupted or cancelled, as tensions in the Middle East soar following an attack by U.S and Israel on Iran and surrounding regions.

Read the full transcript of Donald Trump’s statement on Iran strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an right-minute video posted on his Truth Social that the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran.”

Carney calls for protection of civilians as U.S., Israel strike Iran
PM Mark Carney calls for protection of civilians as U.S. and Israel strike Iran, urging Canadians in the region to shelter in place.

U.S., Israel attack Iran as Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over your government’
The United States and Israel carried out major military strikes in Iran Saturday as U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian people to "take over your government."

Cargo plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, killing at least 15 people, official says
Officials say the plane was transporting newly printed currency when it landed and veered off the runway, before ending up in a nearby field.
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New York Times

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Dies at 86
As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.

The Man Who Destroyed Iran
The supreme leader organized his existence around one big idea: resistance.

What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran
The United States and Israel launched a major assault that reportedly has killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Elite Doctors Served Jeffrey Epstein While Treating His ‘Girls’
A small stable of doctors gave V.I.P. medical services to the sex offender and the women around him. Some doctors bent or broke the ethical rules of their profession.

Mapping the U.S.-Led Attacks on Iran
Maps show where U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, and where Iran has retaliated.

Death of Girl From Los Angeles School Investigated as a Homicide, Police Say
The Los Angeles police did not offer details on the death of a student at Reseda High School, but a family said that a 12-year-old girl attending the school died after being struck with a water bottle.

Trump Decision to Strike Iran Opens Fissures in Midterms
Republicans largely supported the decision, while Democrats mostly opposed it — but divisions appeared in both parties.

Regime Change in Iran? 4 Opinion Writers on Khamenei Strike.
How should Americans feel about the potential for regime change? What happens now?

How Wesley Hunt of Texas Is Working in Plain Sight With Outside Groups
Exchanges between two X accounts appear to offer a vivid example of how campaigns may sidestep campaign-finance law to share strategic information.

How the BAFTAs Bungled Its Response to a Racial Slur
The awards show didn’t mention racist slurs when it told the audience that a man with Tourette’s might make “involuntarily noises.”
CNBC

Tehran strikes back at Gulf states after U.S.-Israel launch massive attack on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has continued to pursue nuclear weapons despite ongoing negotiations to end its program.

How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy
The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on the critical Strait of Hormuz.

'Bigger ramifications than Venezuela': Markets brace for impact after U.S. strikes Iran
Investors are bracing for impact after the U.S.'s attacks on Iran, a move they see as carrying far larger market consequences than the Venezuela campaign.

Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings fell nearly 30% in Warren Buffett's final quarter as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Saturday.

U.S. and Iran wrap up 'most intense' nuclear talks with no deal — more negotiations ahead
Iran's nuclear program, enrichment of uranium and its ballistic-missle development program have been at the crux of the negotiations.

Xiaomi launches flagship smartphone as memory price surge threatens sales
The Xiaomi 17 starts at 999 euros ($1,179) while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499 euros, with the device priced the same as its predecessor.

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon, hours after rival Anthropic was blacklisted by Trump
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on X that his company has come to terms with the Defense Department for use of its models.

Trump says he'd 'love not to' attack Iran, 'but sometimes you have to'
President Donald Trump expressed frustration at Iran's refusal to comply with American demands to curb its nuclear program.

WBD employees fear coming wave of job losses as Paramount tops Netflix's bid to acquire company
WBD employees fear potential job cuts, culture clashes and high debt loads as Paramount supplants Netflix as the company's acquirer.

Opinion: Block's layoffs might just be the biggest story of a tumultuous week. Here's why
Block, Jack Dorsey's payments company, will cut 6,000 of its 10,000 workers as it embraces AI. CNBC's Steve Sedgwick says it's the biggest story of the week.
Washington Post

Live updates: Iran’s supreme leader killed in U.S.-Israeli attack; Tehran strikes Israel, Arab states
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an Israeli airstrike on his Tehran compound, according to four Israeli security officials briefed on the matter.

In surprise daytime attack, U.S., Israel take out Iranian leadership
Waves of Tomahawk and air-launched missiles eliminate Iranian air defenses and military sites as Trump welcomes the toppling of Khamenei’s reign.

Democrats demand immediate vote to restrain Trump on Iran
Congress is expected to vote on two resolutions that seek to block further military action, the latest test of a long-shot strategy to reassert lawmakers’ war powers.

See where U.S., Israeli strikes have hit Iran and where Iran has retaliated
Satellite images and videos reveal dozens of targets of strikes on Iran, including the Tehran compound of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has hit at least one U.S. base in the region.

Reported airstrike hits Iranian girls’ school
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said the strike killed more than 100 children at the girls’ elementary school in southern Iran.
BBC

Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded
Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed
Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.

What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
Iran responds by launching missiles and drones towards Israel and four Gulf Arab countries that host US military bases.

Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.

Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.

The Papers: 'Khamenei dead in rubble' and 'Middle East in flames'
All of the Sunday papers carry the major world news story on their front pages - the strikes on Iran by the US and Israel.

This man was abused for appearing on a Welcome to Heathrow poster. Then he met his trolls
Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed.

How responsible are climbers for each other's safety? Mountaineers react to manslaughter
A woman's death during a climbing trip has sparked debates about personal responsibility and risk.

Wellness peptide craze: Why people are injecting drugs 'not for human consumption'
Growing numbers of people are injecting unregulated peptides for health reasons - but one expert says they are "lab rats".

Olivia Attwood: 'We shouldn't glamourise being reliant on other people'
The documentary host and presenter discusses female independence and snobbery about reality TV.
The Independent

Iranian state media confirms killing of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes
The US president announced Khamenei’s death following US-Israeli airstrikes which reportedly killed hundreds of Iranians

NAACP Image Awards open with Deon Cole jokes, BAFTA nod and Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo support
Deon Cole opened the NAACP Image Awards with a monologue that mixed politics, pop culture, and a sharp nod to a recent BAFTA controversy

See photos from the NAACP Image Awards, a celebration of Black excellence in arts and culture
Stars are gathering for the final night of the NAACP Image Awards, where “Sinners” is the leading film nominee.

Two women convicted of stalking ICE agents during protests in Los Angeles
Cynthia Raygoza, 38, and Ashleigh Brown, 38, were found guilty Friday following the incident that took place amid anti-immigration enforcement protests last summer

Olivia Dean wins 4 Brit Awards, taking artist of the year and song of the year
Olivia Dean has dominated the Brit Awards, winning four trophies, including artist of the year and song of the year

Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes as Middle East plunged into conflict
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned the Iranian regime and said British planes ‘are in the sky today’ as part of coordinated defensive operations to protect allies

Iconic Dubai hotel Burj Al Arab on fire after being hit by shot-down Iranian drone
It was one of several structures in the glitzy Middle Eastern city to sustain damage on Saturday

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years
Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023

MAGA rebels Massie and MTG shred ‘America Last’ Trump as vote on Iran strike looms
Greene and Massie echoed sentiments by prominent Democrats including House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of Islamic Republic of Iran, killed in US-Israeli strikes
The death of the Iranian leader will plunge the region into further instability amid joint US-Israeli strikes























