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CBC.ca

The Lost Boy, Schmigadoon! each earn 12 Tony nominations
This year's Tony Award nominations also include the John Lithgow-led Giant for best new play nominee and Marla Mindelle as best actress for Titanique.

Elon Musk to pay $1.5M fine to settle suit over delayed Twitter disclosures
Elon Musk settled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's civil lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter, now known as X. A trust in Musk's name will pay a $1.5 million US fine.

Russian strikes kill 5 in Ukraine right before brief ceasefire takes hold
Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid during the night killed at least five people and wounded 39 others, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, less than a day before Kyiv said it would enact a ceasefire and three days before Moscow promised its own truce.

Lightning captain Victor Hedman says his personal leave was to address mental health
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman revealed Tuesday that his absence in the final weeks of the season was caused by a need to address his mental health.

Canada posts trade surplus in March thanks to higher crude prices, surging gold exports
Canada had a $1.78 billion trade surplus in March, compared with a $5.11 billion deficit in the prior month. It was the first time in six months that the country exported more than it imported, thanks in large part to higher oil prices because of the war in Iran.

Greater Toronto Area home sales up 7% in April as prices shrink: real estate board
Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area rose on a year-over-year basis for the second straight month in April, while average selling prices moved lower again.

Rapid melt of large snowpack the main culprit in Sask. flooding, experts say
The widespread flooding in Saskatchewan can mainly be attributed to rapid melting of a higher-than-average snowpack, experts say.

Plans underway to evacuate 2 passengers from cruise ship struck by hantavirus
Medical personnel will focus on evacuating two sick persons from a cruise ship hit by a fatal hantavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization said at a briefing on Tuesday.
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Toronto Star

The alleged drug trafficker at the heart of the Project South police corruption probe is heading back behind bars
Brian Da Costa was remanded into custody after Crown prosecutors successfully challenged his earlier release on a $1.5-million bail.

The 2026 Tony nominees are out, and a bevy of Canadians are up for the prestigious awards
“Titanique,” a parody of James Cameron's “Titanic” that's set to the music of Céline Dion, is up for best musical.

Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list is out — and the No. 1 Ontario restaurant is already booked for months
A Niagara favourite repeats its top spot as 23 Toronto restaurants make the 2026 list. See who made the cut.

The Canadian census is back. From filling it out to the penalty for not doing so, here's what you need to know
Census data is collected every five years by Statistics Canada. The 2026 data collection cycle began on May 4, 2026.

Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour will be Canada's next governor general
Arbour will replace Mary Simon as the King's representative in Canada, bringing her extensive legal and human rights pedigree to Rideau Hall.

Crews continue to battle new fire at Thorncliffe Park condo sparked by repair work
Fire Chief Jim Jessop said residents will not be displaced as efforts continue to contain the present Thorncliffe Park fire.

More than a dozen Toronto schools receive bomb threats, two evacuated: police
"While Toronto Police have no evidence to suggest these are credible threats, we take them very seriously," said the TDSB.

Ontario women guilty of first-degree murder in ‘horrific’ death of malnourished boy they were trying to adopt
Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney were accused of killing the 12‑year‑old boy they intended to adopt — an Indigenous child prosecutors alleged they “despised, deprived and abused.”

Inside the cruise ship at the center of a rare hantavirus outbreak
Nearly 150 people aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde have been mostly confined to their cabins amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people.

US military leaders say ceasefire with Iran holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said two American-flagged merchant ships successfully transited the strait on Monday, the first day of the effort, and that it fired on Iranian forces, sinking six small boats that were targeting vessels.
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Globe and Mail
What's the hurry? Snail race promotes a slower pace of life in remote Taiwanese town
Welcome to Snail Racing ... Fenglin style. Excited kids and adults jump and stomp around a round table as they cheer at about a dozen of snails, hoping it will be their snail who will be crowned champion. The town in Taiwan’s eastern Hualien County has been putting on snail races as a way to celebrate its focus on a slower, sustainable lifestyle with a focus on community.

The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! lead Tony Award nominations
June Squibb is now the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history and Danny Burstein becomes the most-nominated male actor
U.S. says 'Project Freedom' will defend shipping in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with the first two ships, both American-flagged merchant vessels, sailing through unscathed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the forces prefer their new effort to guide stranded ships through the Strait to be peaceful, but are ready if needs change.

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues
The 80-year-old country superstar assured fans her ailments are treatable
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency for health reasons
Country singer Dolly Parton announced through social media on Monday that her Vegas residency is cancelled due to her ongoing health concerns.

Russia strikes Ukraine’s power grid ahead of a short truce taking hold later this week
Russia announced a unilateral truce over two days, while it marks the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

Rare human-to-human hantavirus transmission suspected on board cruise ship
There are seven confirmed or suspected cases, three people have died
Is the U.K.'s traditional fish and chip supper under threat?
For over a decade Brockley’s Rock in south east London has been serving customers from its Lewisham shopfront, after opening in 2011, building on experience in the trade that dates back to 1989. But what cost £1.65 for haddock and chips when the founder first entered the trade in 1989, and £5.90 when this shop opened in 2011, now costs £15.55 for a typical portion of haddock and chips served with mushy peas.
Cruise passengers appeal for help after suspected hantavirus outbreak
Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa, officials said.
Bear cub in Russian animal shelter makes friends with Caucasian Shepherd puppy
A bear cub living in a Moscow region animal shelter, after it was found alone in the wild in Russia, has made friends with a Caucasian Shepherd puppy.
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Global News

Hantavirus: Possible human transmission in cruise ship outbreak, WHO says
A World Health Organization official said that the cruise stopped at several islands off the coast of Africa, some of which 'have a lot of rodents.'

Driver plows into crowd at shopping area in Germany, killing 2
Photos from the scene showed a car with a battered front and a shattered windshield after the incident, which killed two people and seriously injured three others.

Trump says closed Strait of Hormuz will ‘be dealt with forcefully’
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf accused the U.S. of undermining regional security with the effort to end Iran’s hold on the strait, warned Tehran will respond.

Timmy the stranded humpback whale rescued and returns to the ocean
The stranded whale was first spotted idle near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from his natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.

Austrian police arrest man after rat poison found in baby food jars
HiPP, a Germany-based organic baby food maker, became aware of the situation after a 'blackmailer sent a message to a non-personalized shared mailbox.'

Hantavirus: 3 dead on Atlantic cruise ship in suspected outbreak
The World Health Organization said detailed investigations aboard the MV Hondius ship are ongoing, including further laboratory testing.

U.S. denies Iran claim of striking American vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center advised ships to cross the strait in Oman’s waters, saying it had set up an “enhanced security area.”

Chinese consulate met Vancouver official in bid to stop event critical of communist rule
The meeting took place in early April, as the Shen Yun dance group was to perform at a city-owned theatre.

Cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz says it’s attacked as Iran pushes new peace deal
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed doubt it would lead to a deal.

Carney to take part in European summit on security, trade
Canada is the first non-European country to attend these meetings, which have taken place twice a year since they began after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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New York Times

Five Publishers and Scott Turow Sue Meta and Mark Zuckerberg
The class-action lawsuit accuses the tech giant and its founder and chief executive of infringing on authors’ copyrights.

Our 15 Favorite Looks at the 2026 Met Gala
Regardless of the theme, these people just looked great.

Can Javier Milei’s Deregulatory Frenzy Buoy the Global Right?
With his signature chain saw, Javier Milei became a MAGA superstar. At home, his state-slashing experiment is on the line.

Cruise Ship Struck by Hantavirus Is to Head to Canary Islands, W.H.O. Says
Spain said it would decide on a port of call only after disease experts inspected the vessel. The World Health Organization said human-to-human transmission may have played a role in the outbreak.

Pulitzer Prizes: 2026 Winners List
Here is the full list of winners and finalists.

Secret Service Agent John Spillman Charged With Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel
The officer, who was in Miami for an event President Trump was attending over the weekend, was seen masturbating in the hallway, the police said.

Secret Recordings, Hidden Shares and a Family Rift at the South Korean Giant LG
An inheritance dispute over the former chairman’s estate has prompted a criminal complaint over how the dynastic chaebol family behind LG divides its assets.

The Federal Safety Net Isn’t Ready for Artificial Intelligence
As fears of A.I.-driven job losses mount, economists warn that unemployment benefits and other programs to help displaced workers aren’t sufficient.

Paxton’s Fund-Raising Struggles in Texas Underscore Deep Rift in G.O.P.
The Texas attorney general is heading into the runoff against Senator John Cornyn without the support of some of his longtime backers.

These 7 Primary Elections Will Test President Trump’s Power in Indiana
The president is seeking political payback for Republican state legislators in Indiana who rejected his push to redraw the state’s political map last year.
CNBC

Ford’s secret EV unit emerges from shadows, still bullish on new pickup amid market slowdown
The "Universal Electric Vehicle" platform is expected to be key to Ford transforming its EV unit from billions of dollars in annual losses to breakeven by 2029.

Maersk says ship passed through Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection
It comes as the U.S. Navy seeks to deliver on President Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" initiative.

Intel soars 14% on report of Apple chip talks, hits new all-time high
The jump comes on reports that Apple is discussing using Intel chips for its U.S. devices and follows a historic 114% surge last month.

Secret Service officer arrested for indecent exposure in Miami after Trump golf event
Secret Service Officer John Spillman has been placed on administrative leave after his arrest.

Hegseth says 'the ceasefire is not over' after U.S., Iran exchange fire
DOD expected "some churn at the beginning" of "Project Freedom," Defense Sec. Hegseth said, referring to an effort to move ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia hikes rates again and warns inflation will stay higher for longer
Inflation had picked up materially in the second half of 2025, and the conflict in the Middle East had resulted in sharply higher fuel and commodity prices.

Central banks risk a recession by raising rates to tackle Iran oil shock, strategist warns
Central banks are widely expected to raise interest rates in a bid to temper soaring energy prices.

Oil prices fall after U.S. says Iran ceasefire remains in place despite UAE attacks
Oil prices declined on Tuesday, retreating from sharp gains in the previous session.

Ferrari tops Wall Street's first-quarter expectations ahead of EV debut
Ferrari NV on Tuesday beat Wall Street's first quarter earnings expectations and reconfirmed its guidance for the year.

Pfizer tops Wall Street estimates, reaffirms outlook as newer products show growth
Pfizer is looking to newer products and acquisitions to offset a declining Covid business.
Washington Post

U.S. mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be temporary, Hegseth says
The defense secretary says the ceasefire holds despite Iranian attacks on U.S. forces. He said the United States would call on allies to take over the mission to reopen the waterway.

U.S. and Iran exchange taunts as attacks imperil fragile ceasefire
Iran’s foreign minister warned the U.S. should be wary of being dragged into a “quagmire” after tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump keeps changing his timeline for ending the Iran war
The president has repeatedly suggested that the conflict was nearing a conclusion while simultaneously escalating threats against Tehran.

Some Democrats press Trump to break silence on Israel’s nuclear arsenal
A letter from 30 lawmakers calls on the U.S. to expose Israel’s weapons program, which it doesn’t acknowledge and was built in secret beginning in the late 1950s.

Cuba’s mom influencers share rare view of struggles under U.S. fuel embargo
A growing cohort are using Instagram and TikTok to share unmoderated coverage of the beleaguered island.

Rubio to meet with Pope Leo amid Trump’s clash with pontiff on Iran
The secretary of state will travel to Italy this week, the State Department said. Observers view the trip as an attempt to patch up ties with the Vatican and Italy.

Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities
Residents of Tuapse, on the Black Sea, complained of an inadequate government response and coverup of what they say is a huge environmental and health disaster.
BBC

Woman and ex-partner killed in Bristol house explosion named
Police say Jo Shaw and her former partner Ryan Kelly died in the blast in Bristol on Sunday.

All of society must tackle 'crisis' of antisemitism, Starmer says
The PM hosts a summit of leaders from the police, arts and universities, after a spate of attacks against British Jews.

Palestine Action activists guilty of criminal damage
The group of four activists were accused of breaking into the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.

Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

Nissan to close one UK production line and cut 900 jobs in Europe
Nissan says it is considering working with a third party to fully utilise its Sunderland plant.

Counter-terror police investigating arson at disused synagogue
The fire broke out at the former East London Central Synagogue on Tuesday morning.

Is Gibbs-White favourite to start as England's number 10 at World Cup?
Morgan Gibbs-White has enjoyed an impressive resurgence in 2026, so is the Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder now the leading contender for the number 10 role with England at the World Cup?

Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.

Players will boycott a Slam 'at some point' over prize money demands - Sabalenka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam "at some point" because of the ongoing dispute over prize money.

Nottingham killer was discharged as NHS staff 'could not find him'
Emma Robinson tells an inquiry staff "couldn't work with" or find Valdo Calocane when he was discharged.
The Independent

Woman, 35, killed in Bristol house explosion minutes after ‘man forced entry’
Police believe those who died were Jo Shaw, 35, and her 41-year-old former partner, Ryan Kelly

Starmer warns Iran’s attempts to destabilise British society ‘will not be tolerated’
Prime minister told a Downing Street roundtable that extra security measures have been put in place to protect the Jewish community

Trump company seeks trademark in connection with renaming of Palm Beach airport, creating opportunity to profit from merch
Trademark application requests ‘Donald J. Trump International Airport’ to be used on clothing, luggage, pet carriers, watches, clocks, jewelry, as well as airport-related products such as flight suits

‘It’s scary’: Epilepsy patients fear for their lives amid UK medicine supply issues
Charities call on government to ensure medicine supply chains ‘are robust and water-tight’

Fresh police inquiry into rapist nurse who saved thousands of women’s dating app details
Exclusive: Police renew call for potential victims of former nurse John Chukwunonso Iwuh, who was convicted of rape in 2025

Pret A Manger hits ‘major milestone’ as it opens its first UK drive-thru restaurant
It is a trial format for the brand as it expands its presence in transport and travel locations across the UK

Gold rush fuels Amazon deforestation and mercury poisoning in Brazil’s protected areas
Gold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contamination

Vance brings son to cast his vote in Ohio primaries, tries to woo Iowa GOP voters
Vance’s visit coincides with Iowans grappling with elevated prices for gas and fertilizer

British crew member to be airlifted from stricken cruise ship amid suspected hantavirus outbreak
The crew member is understood to be experiencing acute respiratory symptoms

RFK Jr targets Zoloft and Prozac in latest MAHA push to kick America’s drug habit
‘Today, we take clear and decisive action to confront our nation’s mental health crisis,’ Kennedy said
























