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CBC.ca
CUSMA-compliant auto parts won't be hit with tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on trade will not be hit with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Province now accepting applications for 'Alberta is Calling' moving bonus
Some of the more than 150,000 people who settled in Alberta last year can now recover money they spent to start a new life in "Wild Rose Country."
Monarchists hopeful King Charles will deliver Carney government's first throne speech
Monarchists say such a move would be an important gesture from the country's head of state as Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump and his 51st state taunts.
Appeal of ban on random police stops in Quebec headed to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear a case about whether it's constitutional for police to make a random traffic stop without reasonable suspicion the driver has committed an offence.
P.E.I. schools to track complaints after substitute who sexually touched student kept teaching
P.E.I.'s Public Schools Branch has implemented a central reporting system to track all complaints regarding staff after it was revealed in court that substitute teacher Matthew Alan Craswell was able to continue working after sexually touching a student at a primary school.
Driver who crashed bus into Laval daycare 'stole our innocent child,' mother tells court
Marie-Christine Cloutier and other members of families affected by the attack read victim-impact statements in a courtroom in Laval, Que., days after a Superior Court judge found the accused, Pierre Ny St-Amand, not criminally responsible for what he did.
With 24 Sussex still sitting in a sorry state, Carney to move into Rideau Cottage
With 24 Sussex Drive still largely uninhabitable, Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon take up official residence at Rideau Cottage, according to the Privy Council Office.
Missing three fingers, this teen musician has spent years mastering the piano
When Colin Zhang got a piano on his third birthday, his father wasn’t sure he’d be able to play it. But in the 14 years since then, Zhang’s physical limitations haven’t stopped him.
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Toronto Star
Maple Leafs vs. Senators Game 6 live blog: Toronto looks to reach second round with win in Ottawa
Follow tonight's game with live commentary from Star columnist Bruce Arthur.
What we learned in the first week of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
The trial is playing out in the London courthouse's largest courtroom, where each player is seated at a separate table with their legal teams. The jury of nine women and five men has been told the trial is expected to…
Doug Ford shrugs off attacks by Pierre Poilievre's Tories: 'I'm done with all this stuff'
"I'm done with all this stuff. Honestly, I'm just done," Ford told the Star on Wednesday.
Long-delayed modular homes project in Willowdale starts construction
The 59 rent-geared-to-income homes at 185 Cummer Ave. are expected to be finished by early 2026.
Toronto school students urged to stop 'Senior Assassin' game after off-property incident
The live-action game is seen as a rite of passage among high school seniors, but the use of water pistols can lead to danger.
Balance your budget or be taken over, education minister warns Toronto school board
The board is among five being targetted by the province for financial issues.
Justin Trudeau offers a fatherly critique in video of son Xavier’s new R&B song release
“I think I missed one of the videos,” Trudeau teases 17-year-old Xavier on Instagram about the release of his third single.
Veteran New Democrat slams party for 'absolutely disastrous campaign'
Former NDP MP Charlie Angus says the party ran an "absolutely disastrous campaign" that "missed the moment" and focused too much on leader Jagmeet Singh, as more New Democrats leave the door open to leadership bids.
Mark Carney readies his team and King Charles, world leaders send congratulations
The prime minister is set to talk to media on Friday after being holed up in meetings Thursday sorting through staffing and diplomatic positions, and meeting with advisers ahead of planned talks with Donald Trump.
Grocery store apologizes for joke about 'Liberal Tears' ice cream flavour following federal election
The grocery store posted an ad in their flyer joking that they were planning the 'Liberal Tears' flavour.
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Globe and Mail
Driver who killed 4 by smashing through an Illinois after-school camp may have had health emergency
The car went off the road Monday, crossing a field and smashing into the side of the building in Chatham
ICE joins DeSantis in touting one-week record of arresting 1,120 people in the U.S. illegally
Officials credited the operation to the growing number of local police departments and state agencies that have joined Trump’s drive for mass deportations
Irish hip hop trio Kneecap under investigation by British counterterrorism police over videos
In clips dating back to 2023 and 2024, the three band members allegedly made remarks about killing politicians and supporting Hamas and Hezbollah
Soviet-era spacecraft set to plunge to Earth a half-century after failed launch to Venus
Dutch scientist Marco Langbroek predicts the failed spacecraft will re-enter around May 10 and estimates it will come crashing in at 242 km/h, if it remains intact
U.S. Senate Democrats plan to force vote on resolution for transparency on deportations to El Salvador
The resolution announced by Virginia Senator Tim Kaine comes after two votes on Democratic resolutions challenging Donald Trump’s tariffs
Sex assault reports in the U.S. military fell last year, fuelled by a big drop in the Army
According to the report, there were 8,195 reported sexual assaults in 2024 involving members of the military, compared with 8,515 in 2023
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers get their turn to question accuser Miriam Haley at retrial
Haley was grilled about her decision to hire a lawyer and go public with her allegations as the #MeToo movement exploded in October, 2017
Asian nations mark May Day with marches, protests and demonstrations
People across Asia have kicked off May Day celebrations with marches and protests. Many of the demonstrations across Asia focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, which have affected the global economy, with a knock-on effect on workers.
Immigrants who came to the Texas Panhandle to work legally have been told they must leave
When President Donald Trump ended legal pathways for immigrants to stay, he threw the futures of newcomers and the communities that rely on them into doubt
Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis as rising costs send more families to U.S. food banks
The squeeze comes as Republicans discuss budget plans that hunger relief groups fear will deepen the crisis by slashing food stamp spending
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Global News
Trump threatens sanctions on countries, individuals that buy Iranian oil
Trump's social media threat came after planned nuclear negotiations for this coming weekend between the U.S. and Iran were postponed.
Cache of gold coins, other treasures found by hikers in Czech forest
The cache of antique gold and other treasures is worth almost half a million dollars.
Radio station faces backlash after listeners duped by AI host for 6 months
It turns out that the voice of a popular local radio show wasn't actually human.
Woman accused of killing 3 with toxic mushroom-laced meal heads to trial
The case made international headlines, much to do with the sensational nature of the lunchtime meal Erin Patterson allegedly cooked for her relatives.
South Korea politics gets 3 major shake-ups in 24 hours as election looms
The top court cast doubt on the frontrunner's eligibility to run for the presidency, while the resignations of the prime minister and finance minister shook the interim government.
India will include caste in its next census. Here’s what to know.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party has in the past opposed the idea of counting people by caste, saying it would deepen social divisions in the country.
Ukraine, U.S. have signed a critical minerals deal. What we know so far
Ukraine and the U.S. signed a deal on Wednesday that would give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals.
Global shares rise as U.S. futures gain amid subdued holiday trading
The U.S. has been hit with the threat of a worst-case scenario called “stagflation,” one where the economy stagnates yet inflation remains high.
Couche-Tard signs non-disclosure with 7-Eleven operator amid takeover talks
The Quebec-based company cautions that it cannot assure discussions between the two companies will result in a transaction, even as it pursues a takeover.
Ukraine, U.S. sign economic deal sought by Trump as payback for war support
Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine’s rare earth materials as a condition for continued U.S. support in the war.
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New York Times
In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System
The National Law Day of Action, which drew roughly 1,500 people in New York City, was organized to resist the president’s threats against judges and the nation’s jurisprudence.
Death Toll Rises Sharply in a Wave of Sectarian Violence in Syria
With more than 100 people killed this week in a region controlled by the Druse minority, Druse leaders signaled new willingness to join forces with the Sunni Muslim-dominated government.
New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools
A potential last-minute addition to the state budget would amount to a major victory for Hasidic Jewish leaders.
Trump Policies Draw Outrage at May Day Protests Across the U.S.
Labor rallies in large cities swelled with demonstrators focused on immigration, education and worker’s rights. But protesters also rallied at small-town schools and city halls in Trump country.
How to Survive the Trump Years With Your Spirit Intact
I’ve found it necessary to root myself in anything that feels rehumanizing, whether it’s art or literature or learning.
Justice Dept.’s Criminal Inquiry of Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms Internally
Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.
Apple’s Quarterly Earnings Tops Wall Street Expectations With $24.78 Billion Profit
The iPhone maker’s sales rose 5 percent to $95.36 billion, also beating expectations for its most recent quarter.
Amazon Says Operating Profits May Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty
The company reported overall mixed results, sending share prices down in after-hours trading.
Sweep of Homeless Camp in Oregon Said to Be ‘Largest in Recent History’
Federal officials began clearing a forest where dozens of homeless people live in derelict R.V.s and cars.
Kennedy Issues Demands for Vaccine Approvals That Could Affect Fall Covid Boosters
The plans amount to an extraordinary flex of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s power as health secretary to make decisions ordinarily left to career scientists at the Food and Drug Administration.
CNBC
Trump says any country that buys oil from Iran will not be allowed to do any business with U.S.
The Trump administration said it wants to prevent Iran from building a nuclear bomb. Iran has denied that it seeks such a weapon.
CVS tops estimates, hikes guidance as insurance business shows some improvement
The company now expects full-year adjusted earnings of $6 to $6.20 per share, up from a previous guidance of $5.75 to $6 per share.
Eli Lilly sales soar 45% on weight loss drug demand, but drugmaker cuts profit outlook after cancer treatment deal
Eli Lilly said sales of weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro surged in the first quarter.
Nvidia says Anthropic is telling 'tall tales' in its defense of U.S. AI chip restrictions on China
President Donald Trump is reportedly working on updating the chip restrictions, adding another layer of uncertainty to the already contentious policy.
Sam Altman's eye-scanning ID project launches in U.S. with six locations
Altman co-founded "World" in 2019 — known as Worldcoin until last year — to create a global identity verification system.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce asks Trump for tariff exclusions to 'stave off a recession'
President Donald Trump has held up tariffs as a key tool in trade negotiations, but some analysts warn the duties are hurting business and the overall economy.
FTSE's winning streak on par with best ever run in 2017; Novo Nordisk rises 2%
The FTSE 100 ended Thursday marginally higher by 0.02%, continuing its winning streak to be on par with its run in 2017.
McDonald’s reports largest U.S. same-store sales decline since 2020
McDonald's narrowly beat on earnings per share for the first quarter, but fell short on revenue.
Apple says it will appeal after court finds company, executive lied under oath in Epic Games trial
Apple willfully violated and ignored a 2021 decision that came out of the Epic Games case, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said in a decision on Wednesday.
U.S. and Ukraine sign landmark minerals deal after months of fraught negotiations
The minerals deal, long coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump, comes more than three years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Washington Post
What are Ukraine’s critical minerals actually worth? No one knows.
The U.S. and Ukraine announced a contentious minerals deal Wednesday. But the value of Ukraine’s minerals remains murky.
South Korea’s presidential race upended as front-runner returns to court
Democratic Party nominee Lee Jae-myung will be retried on electoral violation charges, while the acting president has resigned and is expected to enter the race.
A rising star was accused of cookbook plagiarism. But can you own a recipe?
Two food writers accused Brooke Bellamy of copying their recipes, raising questions over whether it is ever legally possible to copyright food creations.
Firefighters battle blazes near Jerusalem as officials investigate cause
The blazes were concentrated on the city’s outskirts and firefighting efforts are ongoing, authorities said. At least nine nearby communities were evacuated.
After 100 days, the toll of Trump’s foreign aid cuts has begun to sink in
Here’s how programs on the ground in countries around the world have been upended by President Donald Trump’s swift dismantling of most U.S. international aid.
U.K.’s right-wing Reform party aims for historic gains in local races
Thursday’s local elections could see a major breakthrough for Reform UK, with the party eyeing hundreds of council seats and a chance to challenge the Conservatives and Labour.
She finished a marathon in her wedding gown to honor her late husband
Laura Coleman-Day ran the last three miles of the London Marathon in her wedding dress on what would’ve been her sixth wedding anniversary.
China signals, ever so obliquely, that it’s more open to trade talks
After three months of bluster and huge tariffs on both sides, Beijing and the Trump administration are softening their language on holding negotiations.
Pakistan warns of an Indian attack, while quietly urging de-escalation
Pakistan is bracing for Indian military action before Thursday night, officials warned, but cautioned that neither side would benefit from a return to war.
Italians once ruled the Catholic Church. Will they lead it again?
The last Italian pope died in 1978. Now, among the papal candidates ahead of next week’s conclave, there are several Italian contenders.
BBC
Trump ousts Waltz as national security adviser and nominates him for UN post
Waltz had faced criticism for mistakenly adding a journalist to a chat group where sensitive military plans were discussed.
Two Gazan girls first to arrive in UK for medical treatment
The children have been granted temporary visas to receive private medical treatment in the UK.
What you need to know about the Runcorn and Helsby by-election
The poll was prompted after the incumbent MP was sentenced for assaulting a constituent.
O'Sullivan level with Zhao and Trump leads Williams in semis
Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan is level at 4-4 with Zhao Xintong after an entertaining opening session to their World Championship semi-final.
When will we know the results?
Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.
Who won the local elections in my area?
Find out whether there is an election near you on Thursday and where you can vote, using our lookup tool.
Harrods latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack
The firm told the BBC it had restricted internet access in its stores following an attempted cyber attack.
Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks postponed
The delay comes after Washington imposed new sanctions targeting Iran on Wednesday.
Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul
More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down.
What Does The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal Mean For The War?
And a White House exit.
The Independent
Harvard faculty members pledge 10% of their earnings to support the fight against Trump
‘These financial consequences are halting research, limiting graduate student enrollment, and stopping hiring of both faculty and staff,’ faculty writes in open letter
Local elections live: Labour, Reform and Tories prepare for results as polls close and vote counting begins
Results for Nigel Farage and Runcorn and Helsby by-election will be most keenly awaited as Conservatives expect heavy losses
GM warns that Trump’s tariffs will cost the car manufacturer an extra $5 billion in 2025
The U.S. car manufacturing giant has cut profit forecasts for 2025 by 20 percent
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A Texas woman was woken by a naked man touching her leg - it turned out to be her neighbor, cops say
Police say the suspect could have other victims
White House has ‘no specific timeline’ to release Epstein files despite Trump’s promises
A number of files were handed to MAGA influencers amid a fanfare of publicity – but they turned out to hold no significant new information
Bill overhauling Alabama's largest water utility heads to governor's desk despite local outcry
A bill that would strip the state’s largest city of power over its local water board and give more control to the governor and surrounding suburbs is heading to the governor's desk
Hegseth orders Army to cut costs by merging some commands and slashing jobs
A new memo and U.S. officials say the Army is planning a sweeping transformation that will merge or close headquarters, dump outdated vehicles and aircraft, slash as many as 1,000 Pentagon headquarters staff and shift personnel to units in the field
Overdose deaths in Kentucky dropped by nearly a third last year, Gov. Beshear says
Kentucky is reporting a 30.2% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024
If the ‘Big One’ earthquake hits the West Coast it’s gonna sink the land, experts warn
The region is overdue for a major earthquake that could lead to a huge tsunami wave
Cha-ching! Millions of dimes spill onto Texas highway after truck rolls
Authorities say millions of coins spilled onto a Texas highway this week after a tractor-trailer hauling $800,000 in dimes rolled over in an accident
