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CBC.ca
Body of Canadian woman slain in Teotihuacán shooting returned to family
The body of a Canadian tourist killed when a gunman opened fire from one of Mexico's most visited pyramids has been turned over to her family, Mexican officials confirmed.
U.S. soldier involved in Maduro raid accused of using classified info to earn $400K on Polymarket
A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday.
Couple accused in international kidnapping case used fake Canadian camping trip as cover story: prosecutors
A couple from the United States is facing international kidnapping charges after prosecutors claimed they took a 10-year-old child to Cuba to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, allegedly deceiving the child's biological mother with a fake Canadian camping trip to get there.
Alberta pipeline could receive federal financing through Indigenous loan guarantee program: energy minister
Canada's energy minister said public dollars could flow to Alberta's potential bitumen pipeline to the Pacific Coast through the federal government's Indigenous Loan Guarantee program.
MrBeast's production company sued over alleged sexual harassment
A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast's media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave and following years of what she described as sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire for another 3 weeks, Trump says
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk announced as part of a crew heading to the International Space Station
Hot off the heels of the Artemis II mission around the moon that included Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, another Canadian has been announced for another space mission.
FIFA makes more World Cup tickets available, but soccer fans criticize lack of transparency
FIFA's release of a new tranche of World Cup tickets has left some fans fuming about a perceived lack of transparency in how seats are being sold, given that premium seating options now on offer were not available previously.
This video of Boston Marathon runners helping a man cross the finish line will heal you
When Ajay Haridasse's legs gave out within sight of the Boston Marathon finish line, two other runners sacrificed their personal bests to help him finish the race.
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Toronto Star
Scottie Barnes's double-double carries Raptors to 126-104 rout of Cavaliers in Game 3
Cleveland leads the best-of-seven series 2-1.
Today at Toronto council: Doug Ford's takeover of Billy Bishop airport, rental protections and a councillor's legal bills
Mayor Olivia Chow delivers fiery speech over premier's 'power grab'
Appoint more Conservative senators, Pierre Poilievre tells Mark Carney
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney should appoint more Tories to the Senate, arguing that the opposition voices Canadians voted for at the ballot box ought to be properly represented across Canada's Parliament.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk joins NASA's SpaceX mission
In Kutryk's first space mission, he will conduct experiments focusing on health-related research, space station maintenance and operations activities, the Canadian Space Agency says.
Doug Ford accused of ‘land grab’ with bill to seize Toronto’s role at Billy Bishop airport
Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives tabled the Building Billy Bishop Airport Act on Thursday, formalizing the takeover of the municipality's role in the tripartite agreement that governs the airport.
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
The two countries agreed to extend the initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday and had been due to expire on Monday, after talks at the White House on Thursday, Trump said.
Mark Carney blasts U.S. over 'violations of our trade deal'
Prime minister takes issue with American complaints about “trade irritants” like Canadian dairy quotas and provincial bans on U.S. alcohol.
Drake music video’s ‘shock and awe’ explosion leads Toronto council to ask for better warnings
Coun. James Pasternak (York Centre) says residents were shaken by the explosion at Downsview Park on April 16 linked to a Drake video shoot.
Canadian travel to U.S. declines for 14th consecutive month as overseas travel sees jump
Canadians took 6.8 per cent more overseas trips in February than they did the year before.
Drake caused another stink in Toronto after smelly seats he froze in ‘Iceman’ stunt were removed from a Raptors game
Sportscaster says chemical odour from "frozen" courtside chairs led to player complaints, the latest in a string of viral mishaps.
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Globe and Mail
With arms shipments and military training, Russia deepens its influence across Africa
Moscow is taking advantage of a vacuum left by the Trump administration
U.S. soldier charged for alleged $400,000 Polymarket bet on Maduro removal
Soldier, identified as Gannon Ken Van Dyke, took part in January capture of Maduro
Iranian boat swarms add to Hormuz shipping threats
Iran's use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz could undermine suggestions U.S. forces have disabled its naval threat and reveals the challenges facing reopening one of the world's most important oil export routes.
U.S. Senate advances $70-billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol
U.S. Senate Republicans voted on Thursday to advance a US$70-billion plan to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agencies for the next three years, ignoring demands from Democrats for guardrails on immigration enforcement agents and their operations.
Massive kraken-like octopus may have ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs
Ancient octopuses boasted eight arms and long bodies that extended more than 18 metres
New Zealand sees results in fight to save its strange, wonderful birds
Behind its predator-proof fence, the Zealandia eco-sanctuary helps species recover
U.S. reclassifies some marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday that it was immediately loosening restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerating the process of reclassifying the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes to U.S. drug policy in decades.
Zelensky says the EU's €90-billion loan is a 'strong' decision
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the European Union’s approval of a €90-billion loan package a 'strong and fundamental decision' on Thursday.
U.S. Justice Department’s watchdog to review release of Epstein files
It will focus on how the department collected, reviewed and redacted materials in preparation for release
Italians quick to reject Trump envoy’s suggestion that team should replace Iran at World Cup
Plan seems to be effort to repair ties between Italy and U.S. after President’s attacks against Pope Leo XIV
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Global News
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to extend Hezbollah ceasefire for 3 weeks
Trump said a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States on Thursday went 'very well,' leading to the extension of the ceasefire set to expire Monday.
Tourist charged after damaging Neptune statue following ‘pre-marital dare’
The tourist, identified as a 28-year-old woman, intended to 'touch' the statue's carved private parts, officials said.
White House accuses China of theft of AI technology ahead of summit
The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it opposes "the baseless allegations," adding that Beijing "attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights."
Prince Harry makes surprise Kyiv visit, calls on U.S. to do more for Ukraine
Harry, whose visit comes as the country endures its fifth year of war with Russia, said it was 'good to be back in Ukraine' upon arrival at the city's main railway station.
‘Shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying sea mines, Trump tells military
“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be...that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted.
Ukraine gets US$106B loan package from EU after Hungary changes vote
The measures were prepared early this year and set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia had opposed the move.
The U.K. just banned smoking for life for youth. Should Canada do the same?
The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
Iran attacks 3 ships hours after Trump announces ceasefire extension
Iranian media said the Revolutionary Guard had seized two of the ships, marking a further escalation, though the White House said the seizures didn't violate ceasefire terms.
‘China is not a solution’ to Canada’s problems with the U.S., Kovrig says
Michael Kovrig said Ottawa's new China strategy is a 'risky play' that will not be viewed well by Washington and could threaten trade talks.
‘Horrible scene’: Vancouver group was visiting Mexico pyramid when shots rang out
A Canadian woman was killed in the shooting, four people were injured by gunfire and two were injured by falls, according to the Mexico State Secretariat of Security.
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New York Times
‘Didi vs. Modi’: A Test for the Hindu Right in India’s Bengali Heartland
The party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been making gains in a state once beyond its grasp, but many decry an audit that removed nine million voters, many of them Muslim.
In Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Are Helping to Block an Assisted Dying Bill
A small group in the House of Lords has proposed hundreds of amendments that are helping stymie a bill that was meant to legalize medically assisted death for the terminally ill.
Europe Mulls What Mutual Defense Looks Like Outside NATO
European Union nations have a little-known obligation to protect one another. Experts caution it is no replacement for NATO.
War and Sanctions Accelerate China’s Currency Push
China’s bid to build a renminbi-based financial system beyond the U.S. dollar’s reach is gaining traction as a way to sidestep sanctions.
Tornado Hits City in Oklahoma
The tornado damaged homes and struck an Air Force base in Enid, Okla., the local sheriff said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Concern Grows Over Republican Congressman’s Mysterious Absence
A spokesman for Representative Thomas Kean Jr. said an unspecified “personal medical issue” has led the New Jersey Republican to miss House votes.
Dan Goldman Will Personally Match Each Donation as He Fights to Keep House Seat
Daniel Goldman is pledging at least $1 million of his own money, and possibly millions more, in hopes of fighting off a primary challenge from Brad Lander in New York City.
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Newspaper’s Ombudsman
The newspaper’s ombudsman, Jacqueline Smith, said she had been given no reason for her dismissal.
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.
CNBC
Alibaba’s Qwen AI is coming to cars, allowing drivers order food and book hotels by voice
Alibaba is rolling out its Qwen AI across multiple car brands, promising hands-free features like ordering meals and managing deliveries from the driver’s seat.
U.S. soldier arrested for $400K winning Polymarket bets on Maduro capture, DOJ says
The arrest comes as concerns have grown about people with inside information making bets on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction markets.
Japan core inflation accelerates after five months as Iran war stokes energy worries
Government data showed the inflation figure — which strips out prices of fresh food — was in line with the 1.8% expected by economists polled by Reuters.
Oil rises as Iran war worries keep markets on edge as Strait of Hormuz stays shut
Oil prices rose as investors stayed cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension fails to calm investors
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors remained cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
CNBC Daily Open: Truce on land, storm at sea — markets are counting the cost
The vital maritime passage has been under a "double-blockade" with neither Iran nor the U.S. allowing vessels to enter or exit the strait.
Spirit Airlines lawyer says cash 'not going to last for very much longer,' but government rescue on the table
Spirit Airlines confirmed it is in talks with the Trump administration for a rescue package.
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said.
Nike cuts 1,400 roles in second round of layoffs this year
Nike announced 1,400 layoffs, primarily in its technology department, on Thursday after cutting 775 jobs in January.
Meta will cut 10% of workforce as company pushes deeper into AI
Meta plans to lay off 10% of its workforce, about 8,000 employees, as the company continues to ramp up investments in artificial intelligence.
Washington Post
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for three weeks, Trump says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.
Trump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say
The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the president’s Doral golf resort.
Third U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in waters near Iran
The path of the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East has been closely watched as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran.
On Africa trip, the ‘quiet pope’ adopts a confident global voice
Pope Leo XIV shed his previous image as he denounced war in the Middle East and responded assertively to criticism by President Donald Trump.
Trump ally asked FIFA to have Italy replace Iran at World Cup
Italian officials expressed no interest in a substitution that would give Italy’s national team a charitable berth after failing to qualify for the tournament.
Lebanon looks to Trump for ‘leverage over Israel’ with ceasefire set to expire
As talks resume, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told The Post any deal requires a “full withdrawal” of Israeli forces after Israel seized a “buffer zone” in Lebanon.
Iran says it seized 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz, hours after Trump’s ceasefire extension
Iran seized two container ships in the contested strait, state media said, further complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war that began Feb. 28.
Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, Pentagon tells Congress
The Pentagon assessment, shared in a classified briefing for lawmakers, suggests gasoline and oil prices could remain elevated through the midterm elections.
Trump administration halts shipments of U.S. cash to Iraq
The move, affecting about $500M in proceeds from Iraqi oil sales, comes as Washington pushes for a new prime minister who will dismantle Iranian-aligned militias.
Ukraine will get $105 billion loan after Hungary drops opposition, E.U. says
The chief opponent of the loan, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, lost his campaign for reelection this month.
BBC
Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
Couple discovers Lebanon home destroyed by Israel from satellite image
Joe Elias contacted BBC Verify following reports that his village was among several destroyed by Israeli forces.
The Papers: 'Stop sharing data with China' and 'Shoot and kill'
A data breach at Biobank and Trump's new orders to US troops in the Middle East lead Friday's papers.
Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in Paris
Some young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
Southport dads: 'Running for our girls has made us like brothers'
Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe run the London Marathon together in memory of Alice and Elsie.
Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
Ringo Starr: 'I made all my mistakes on stage'
Beatles star reveals all about his new country album, being a Sir and coming up with the phrase A Hard Day's Night.
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
The Independent
Corpse abuse cases force changes on Colorado's scandal-plagued funeral industry
A former funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies while giving families fake ashes faces sentencing after pleading guilty to corpse abuse
Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East
Wildfires are often thought to be a problem for Western North America, but climate change and other factors are making fires nastier in the East, especially this year
Fox News poll reports ‘atrocious’ approval rating on key election pledge for Trump and the Republicans
‘This is a siren sign for Republicans,’ CNN’s data analyst said
Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe
Apollo astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt knows what the Artemis II crew was feeling when it rocketed into space earlier this month for a historic lunar flyby
Iran-US war latest: Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension after ruling out nuclear strike on Tehran
Trump dismissed the idea that he could use a nuclear weapon against Iran, branding the question ‘stupid’
Countries to gather in Colombia for summit aimed at breaking fossil fuel reliance
Governments from nearly 50 countries will meet in Colombia’s Caribbean city of Santa Marta to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels, amid frustration that U.N. climate talks have failed to directly tackle oil, gas and coal production
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar-bear tourism industry
A small Indigenous village in Alaska wants to reclaim its status as a top spot for polar bear tourism
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says it killed 12 FSB officers in drone swarm attack on Russian command centre
Analysts say Russia’s gains in March were weakest frontline performance since 2024
Trump says Prince Harry ‘is not speaking for the UK’ after Duke of Sussex plea to support Ukraine
In a rare input on global matters, Harry urged the “American leadership” to “honour its international treaty obligations” in its “enduring role in global security”
