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CBC.ca

Golden Knights beat Hurricanes to take Game 1 of Stanley Cup final

Tomas Hertl took a backhand pass from Colton Sisson and beat Frederik Anderson from the slot with 3:24 left in the third period, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Tuesday night's opener of the Stanley Cup final.

CBS News fires veteran journalist Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes after clash with executive producer

CBS News has confirmed that it fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley in the wake of a publicly disclosed clash with the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton.

Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B US fund meant to compensate president's allies

The Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion US fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president, the Justice Department's top official said Tuesday in retreating from a program that faced setbacks in the courts and a fierce political backlash that had threatened to stall key elements of the White House agenda

P.E.I. farm income dropped sharply in 2025 as historic drought and rising costs hit hard

Prince Edward Island farmers made significantly less money in 2025 as a historic drought reduced revenues and rising expenses continued to squeeze farm operations.

Calgary officials call for $342M to fix city's leaky pipes after losing 23% of treated water last year

After years of losing between 20 and 24 per cent of its water to leaky pipes, city officials presented a plan Tuesday to try and cut its water losses down to 15 per cent by 2030, with a significant budget investment from council.

NHL faces scheduling challenge as B.C., Alberta move to permanent daylight time

The NHL will have a fresh challenge when it comes to setting its 2026-27 schedule with British Columbia moving to permanent year-round daylight saving time this fall and Alberta expected to follow suit.

Idris Elba still isn't James Bond, but he's now a knight

Idris Elba might not be the new James Bond, but he is now one of the U.K.'s newest knights. He was one of several stars who were honoured at Windsor Castle, tapped on the shoulder with a shiny sword and officially knighted by King Charles on Tuesday.

A Trump $250 Bill | About That

In honour of the United States' 250th birthday, the U.S. Treasury plans to print a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's face. Andrew Chang explains the legal hurdles in printing this new bill and the long-standing precedent it would shatter.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

Poilievre says Conservatives 'wiped out' Quebec separatism, despite PQ's win in 2012

The Bloc Québécois is taking issue with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's claim that support for Quebec separatism was "wiped out" under Stephen Harper's government.

Tornado warnings lifted, southeastern Manitoba remains under severe thunderstorm watch

Tornado warnings were issued for parts of southern Manitoba on Tuesday afternoon, and much of the province's south was under a severe thunderstorm watch.
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Toronto Star

Peabo Bryson, known for duets from Disney's 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast,' has died at 75

Internationally celebrated for his Disney classics, Bryson also built a career over five decades as one of R&B’s premier balladeers.

Conservatives slam Mark Carney's speech on antisemitism

Partisan barbs and shouting erupted in the House of Commons Tuesday, as the opposition Conservatives tore into Prime Minister Mark Carney's antisemitism speech.

Carney government follows CUSMA letter with proposals to revive U.S. trade talks

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc stressed the mutual benefits to all three economies of the free trade region that spans North America.

Crews battle industrial fire in Brampton: 'A long-duration event'

People are advised by fire services to close their windows and doors and turn off their ventilation systems.

Doug Ford fires PC caucus chair who spoke critically about pension plan

The premier fired his caucus chair for defending MPPs upset about a new pension plan that could have drained thousands from their monthly pay.

'Buckle up': Ontario gas prices expected to rise Wednesday and Thursday

Dan McTeague, head of Canadians for Affordable Energy, offers his gasoline and diesel price predictions.

Five Liberals preparing to replace Nate Erskine-Smith in Toronto riding

But until Erskine-Smith officially resigns it's unclear if there will be a contest in Beaches—East York.

Accused in Vaughan shooting that left 2 dead including Satan's choice member aren't bikers, York police say

Two men were found outside a home in the Kaiser Drive and Forest Drive area at approximately 5:30 p.m. on May 13.

Doug Ford sends MPPs on a five-month summer recess

In the longest summer break in years, Ford's government has adjourned the legislature until Oct. 27, the day after municipal elections across Ontario.

TTC repairs ahead of FIFA World Cup mean major Line 1 closures Sunday and Monday

Line 1 will be shut down from Sheppard West to St. George stations on Sunday, with partial service restored on Monday between Wilson and Lawrence West stations.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Alabama to use pro-Republican voting map

Congressional map favours Republicans and eliminates one of two districts where Black voters make up a majority or near-majority

Migrants killed by mob as anti-foreigner violence worsens in South Africa

Mozambique and other countries are helping their citizens return home to safety

Trump administration scraps ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for compensating allies, Attorney-General says

U.S. President retreats from program that faced setbacks in the courts and fierce political backlash, says Todd Blanche

Ukrainian civilians are caught up in the grim pattern of Putin’s war

Russia’s strikes have become more devastating in recent months, with one of the war’s deadliest assaults Tuesday

U.S. sanctions Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex over IRGC links

Nobitex became central node in parallel financial system used to process money for Iran’s central bank and IRGC, investigations show

Trump appoints housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting U.S. intelligence director

U.S. President Donald Trump appointed federal housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday, elevating a political loyalist without national security experience to lead the country’s sprawling intelligence community.

U.S. government wants AI developers to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests

Trump signs executive order directing government departments, officials and agencies to secure agreements to test AI models

Russian attack on Ukraine kills 22, officials say

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138 others, authorities said Tuesday.

Trump to attend rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner in July, nearly three months after shooting

It was postponed after a suspect stormed a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun outside the event on April 25

Some Palestinian student visas being expedited after long wait

About 130 Palestinian students who have been accepted at Canadian universities are still stuck abroad, advocates say
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Global News

New study shows beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror

New research suggests beluga whales may recognize themselves in mirrors, joining a small group of animals believed to exhibit self-awareness.

Meta says hackers can no longer access accounts through its AI chatbot

Meta says it has resolved an issue that allowed hackers to trick its AI assistant into granting access to other users' accounts, according to media reports.

Trump denies reports Iran stopped talking to mediators, says talks ongoing

Iran reportedly stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire, but U.S. President Donald Trump disputed the claim.

Canada has access to Anthropic’s powerful Mythos AI model, minister says

AI Minister Evan Solomon said the government has signed onto Project Glasswing, which Anthropic launched to allow companies to use Mythos to test for security vulnerabilities.

After Pope slams AI, can employees request religious AI exemptions at work?

The Pope's sweeping manifesto calls for the robust regulation of artificial intelligence, warning in his 42,300-word encyclical letter that 'technology is not simply a tool.'

Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missile strikes in deadly overnight attack

The attack stretched from night into day and the boom of explosions reverberated across cities. Officials said that 12 people were killed in Dnipro and six in Kyiv.

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.
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New York Times

Trump Endorses Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Presidential Candidate in Colombia

Mr. Trump said that the candidate, Abelardo De La Espriella, was important for the U.S.-Colombia relationship and called his left-wing rival a “Radical Left Marxist.”

Dear President Ozymandias

Look on his works and despair.

Trump Has Failed as Commander in Chief

Trump has failed to unite the country while at war and instead is seeking personal gain.

U.S. Is Said to Be Investigating George Santos Over Kalshi Betting

The former congressman was referred to federal authorities after he bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address, a person familiar with the matter said.

Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Map in Alabama

In the first major case since the justices narrowed the Voting Rights Act, the court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map preferred by Republicans that leaves the state with only one majority-Black district.

CBS News Fires Scott Pelley of ‘60 Minutes’

Mr. Pelley, a former “CBS Evening News” anchor, was ousted after months of tensions between staff and Bari Weiss, the network’s editor in chief.

9 Counties to Watch in the California Governor’s Race

The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.

Justice Dept. Won’t Proceed With Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund, Blanche Says

The acting attorney general told lawmakers that he would leave in place an order forcing the I.R.S. to drop investigations into President Trump, his family and his businesses.

Graham Platner Meets With Senate Democrats Amid Texting Scandal

Mr. Platner, the likely Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, met in Washington with several senators. Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, dodged questions about his confidence in Mr. Platner.

Top Texas Election Official to Resign, Months Before General Contest

Jane Nelson, the Texas secretary of state, was appointed to the role overseeing statewide elections in 2023 by Gov. Greg Abbott.

CNBC

Oil climbs as U.S.-Iran trade strikes while Trump says negotiations with Tehran underway

U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that it had defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles following "attempted attacks" by Iran.

U.S. proposes fresh tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor trade practices

USTR has proposed a 10% duty rate for economies that have adopted a full or partial prohibition on forced labor trade, and 12.5% for all other economies.

Microsoft unveils new AI models to lessen reliance on OpenAI and lower costs for developers

At its Build developer conference, Microsoft announced a series of generative AI models to try and crack a market controlled by OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.

U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall

The regional conflict has hardened into a stalemate as the U.S. and Iran failed to turn a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace deal.

Japan's Nikkei hits record high as Asia markets rise amid Middle East concerns

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher even amid concerns over volatile oil prices with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.

Australia's first-quarter economic growth misses estimates on severe weather, weak demand

The country's GDP expanded 2.5% in the first three months this year, compared to a year earlier, missing economists' expectations for a 2.6% growth.

China is making it harder for mom and pop to access U.S. stocks. Here's who will benefit

Chinese regulators recently tightened scrutiny on offshore brokerages including Futu and Tiger Brokers.

CNBC Daily Open: Nvidia stars at Computex as markets hit records

AI momentum drove Wall Street to fresh records, even as conflicting U.S.-Iran signals and new tariff threats on Brazil kept geopolitical tensions in focus.

Korea’s stock market has doubled in 2026, and Goldman still sees another 35% upside

South Korea's stock market has already doubled this year, but some strategists say the rally may still have room to run.

Iran has mined 'large segments' of Hormuz Strait, Secretary of State Rubio says

Rubio called Iran's actions illegal in testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Washington Post

Rubio details U.S. demands as Iran peace talks falter

The secretary of state is testifying publicly to Congress for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmakers’ patience runs thin.

Russia hammers Ukrainian cities, killing at least 22

Moscow has intensified aerial bombing of Ukrainian cities as its battlefield advances have stalled.

Kenyan court extends order blocking U.S. hospital for American Ebola patients

The court extended for seven days its order stopping the opening of the U.S. field hospital. It also directed the Kenyan government to detail its deal with the U.S.

Israel says it is holding off on striking Beirut after U.S. request

Tehran suspended ceasefire negotiations because of Israel’s escalating military attacks in Lebanon and U.S. strikes, an Iranian official told The Post.

As Russia fails to achieve war aims in Ukraine, Putin needs a way out

European officials say Moscow's escalating aggression is a result of increasing difficulties that Russia is facing militarily and economically.

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.

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.

BBC

Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings

The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.

US and Iran launch new strikes as ceasefire negotiations stalled

US launches fresh strikes on Iran and an oil tanker as Tehran says it attacked US bases in the Gulf.

Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says

Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed, as protesters clash with police in Southampton.

Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement

Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months.

Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

The bear, who injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.

The Papers: 'Plea for calm ignored' and 'Arrest that outraged nation'

The aftermath of the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak dominates Wednesday's papers.

Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'compensation fund'

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.

Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade

The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.

The Independent

Bakersfield bomb threat latest: Second hostage freed as Chase Bank standoff continues

At least one person who had been held inside the bank building was freed

‘Stuck in quicksand’: How the Iran war has stalled the Trump agenda and frustrated the White House

The unpopular three-month-long Iran War has allegedly disrupted the White House’s positive messaging

Here’s the impact of Trump’s Iran war on your household budget

Economists warn the financial strain will weigh heavily on middle and lower-income families

British couple jailed for 10 years over ‘spying on Iran’ lose appeal, family confirms

The Government previously described the couple’s 10-year sentences as ‘completely appalling and totally unjustifiable’

Iran-US war latest: US launches ‘self-defence’ strikes on Iran island and downs missiles targeting Gulf allies

Donald Trump claims he told Tehran ‘It's time’ for them to ‘make a Deal’

US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe

The U.S. Trade Representative has announced the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced labor

Trump's Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students

Under the Trump administration, efforts to address deep-rooted inequities for students of color are being cast as discriminatory against white students

New prime minister says Solomon Islands will review its secretive security treaty with China

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes,' deepening turmoil at CBS News

CBS News has fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley

Scott Pelley fired after accusing CBS News boss Bari Weiss of ‘murdering’ 60 Minutes

Pelley was sent a termination letter by 60 Minutes' new executive producer, Nick Bilton