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CBC.ca
Trump says U.S. to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. navy would immediately start blockading the Strait of Hormuz and would also interdict every vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of violating Orthodox Easter ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Sunday of breaching the 32-hour ceasefire in their four-year war, each reporting close to 2,000 drone and shelling attacks just hours after the truce began on Saturday to mark Orthodox Easter.
Fuel protests in Ireland continue as pumps run dry, prices rise amid war in Middle East
Trucks and tractors continued to block access to vital fuel depots and a major port, and vehicles clogging traffic led to closures of part of the main highway around Dublin, as well as sections of other major roadways.
In a new CUSMA, should Canada offer the U.S. stronger energy rights?
With the future of free trade between Canada and the United States unclear at best, a look to the past could provide hints at where critical exports of energy fit into a deal in the future.
A novelist was accused of using AI. Why the literary world is still grappling with guardrails
The recent cancelling of a horror novelist's book demonstrates the conundrum that literary professionals face as they comb through every pitch, query letter and manuscript lobbed their way: how do you separate the proverbial wheat from the AI-generated chaff, and what happens if you get it wrong?
McIlroy stumbles at the Masters, shares lead with Cameron Young entering final round
Rory McIlroy's march to another Masters title took a ride through the Georgia pines and into the water and all sorts of places he didn't want to be Saturday, including having to share space at the top of the leaderboard with Cameron Young.
Blue Jays' injury woes continue as Springer fractures big toe
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot.
'Breaks my heart': Investigation launched after black bear found dead on Sunshine Coast road
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said as the investigation is ongoing, no further information can be provided at this time.
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Toronto Star
Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement
Face-to-face talks between Iran and the U.S. ended on Sunday after 21 hours, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt.
Pedestrian, 60, critically injured in 3-vehicle collision in Etobicoke
The crash occurred near Islington Avenue and Albion Road on Saturday night, say Toronto police.
4 vehicles ablaze at Scarborough commercial property early Saturday morning
Crews responded to reports of the fires near Kennedy Road and Ellesmere Road just after 5 a.m., police said.
Tamil refugee who arrived on MV Sun Sea granted stay of deportation
Federal Court judge says Canadian authorities have not yet assessed the risk the man would be facing upon returning to Sri Lanka after 16 years.
Frank Stronach trial: What the judge must decide in the sex assault trial of one of Canada’s richest men
Here’s what Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy must consider for her verdict at the sex assault trial of Magna billionaire Frank Stronach.
Our leap into an AI future will be a stumble, if we don't fix this one big problem in Canada
Many Canadians lack functional literacy, writes Victor Kuperman, and without that AI can't improve their lives and work.
Quebecers are about to find out who will replace François Legault as premier
The Coalition Avenir Québec is counting votes in a race to replace the only leader the party has ever had.
A chunk of my eyebrow hair fell out due to alopecia. Here’s how I filled in the gaps
One woman explains how nanoblading — aka eyebrow tattoos — brought her brows back to life after losing the hairs to alopecia.
Raptors mailbag: The way forward for this team — and a personal note from me
The Raptors are heading to the playoffs — or at least the play-in; the Tempo have players and their draft is Monday; the Blue Jays won a couple; Rory Mcilroy’s toying with Augusta (as I type this Saturday) and the…
This Tarragon Theatre triumph is a must-see study of a family divided by the Alberta oil sands
Set in Fort McMurray, Matthew MacKenzie’s "Strife" is a triumph that explores how the oil industry pits family members against each other.
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Globe and Mail
Artemis II’s moon-travelling crew returns home to cheers
Astronauts of historic mission were celebrated at an event in Texas after NASA’s lunar comeback set a record for deep-space travel
Emotional Artemis II crew describe 'most special' moon mission
At a NASA event, the four crew members of the Artemis II mission expressed gratitude for the opportunity to reignite the lunar space program, and spoke of their tight bond after the extraordinary experience.
Hungarians head to the polls in closely watched election that could unseat Orbán
Péter Magyar of the centre-right Tisza party led in the polls for an election that drew a record turnout in the first hours of voting
Trump threatens to block Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks end without peace deal
U.S. President says he has also instructed the U.S. Navy to interdict any ship that has paid a toll to Iran
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
Fortress was packed with students, visitors who came for annual celebration of UNESCO World Heritage site
Baking for Orthodox Easter is a sweet comfort for confectioners of Kyiv
For owner of Dolceteka bakery, making paska is a chance to reflect on a home he cannot return to
U.K. puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after U.S. withdraws support
British government acknowledged that legislation to ratify the agreement has run out of time in Parliament
U.S., Iran end talks after 21 hours in Pakistan with no deal as fragile ceasefire holds
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance said the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon
The Iran war is taking the U.S.-Israel relationship to new heights – and revealing its limits
The ceasefire has demonstrated that Trump’s alignment with Netanyahu only goes so far
Corruption and pocketbook issues key to Sunday’s election in Hungary
Peter Magyar and his Tisza movement hope to unseat Trump and Putin ally Viktor Orban and the Fidesz party
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Global News
US and Iran end ceasefire talks without agreement and blame each other
The United States and Iran ended face-to-face talks on Sunday without an agreement, leaving a fragile two-week ceasefire in doubt.
‘We are bonded forever’: Artemis II crew reflect on historic 10-day mission
After a 10-day mission that sent them around the far side of the moon, NASA Commander Reid Wiseman says he and his three fellow Artemis II crew members are "bonded forever."
US-Iran talks begin in Pakistan as war’s fragile ceasefire holds
The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced.
1 dead, 27 hurt after bus with British tourists crashes on Spanish island
The accident happened when the vehicle came off the road in La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands and popular with visitors from northern Europe.
Prince Harry sued for libel by HIV-AIDS charity he co-founded
The charity's co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, who left along with Harry in 2025, helped set up the charity 9 years after Princess Diana was killed in a car accident.
‘We are not some piece of ice’: Greenland PM responds to Trump’s comments
'REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE!!!' Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, criticizing NATO's lack of support in the Iran conflict.
U.K.’s Starmer ‘fed up’ with Putin and Trump’s actions raising energy prices
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has had global oil markets jittery, with much the U.K. and much of Europe reeling from an energy crisis.
Cuba president says he’s ‘not stepping down’ in defiant NBC interview
'In Cuba, the people who are in leadership positions are not elected by the U.S. government,' Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said.
U.S. and Iran prepare for talks, Israel agrees to Lebanon negotiations
Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to the Revolutionary Guard, claimed that talks set for Saturday wouldn’t happen unless Israel stopped its attacks in Lebanon.
Deportation hearing for Indian extortion suspect halted when officials can’t find him
Minutes into Abjeet Kingra’s deportation hearing, the Immigration and Refugee Board said it had lost track of the Indian citizen.
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New York Times
In Pakistan Talks, Iran Saw a U.S. Trying to Dictate, Not Negotiate
Iran sees American demands as reaching far beyond what it achieved in war. Tehran is gambling that it can withstand further bombardment more than Washington is willing to sustain economic chaos, experts say.
What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.
Control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Uranium Stockpiles Were Sticking Points
The U.S. had demanded that Iran immediately reopen the strait to all maritime traffic, but Iran said it would do so only after a final peace deal, according to Iranian officials.
What Do Vegetative Patients Know?
They may have more awareness than we thought.
Philly Teens Are Trying to Make Safer Neighborhoods Through Music
Teens in Philadelphia are trying to make safer neighborhoods. Many are starting with music.
Hasan Piker Is Not the Enemy
Conversation is not a reward to be bestowed on those with whom we agree; it’s a base line practice.
What We Know About the Eric Swalwell Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Accusations that Mr. Swalwell, a congressman running for governor in California, sexually assaulted a former staffer and behaved inappropriately with other women have upended the race.
Mass Stampede at Haitian Tourist Site Leaves Dozens Dead
The tragedy took place at the Citadelle Laferrière, a historic fortress in northern Haiti and one of the country’s defining symbols.
The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race
China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.
What the ‘Real Housewives’ Think About Congress’s Reality TV Drama
A visit to the Capitol by stars of the “Real Housewives” offered a glimpse into how the nation’s elected representatives mimic the gossipy world of reality TV. Nobody appears to relish the similarities.
CNBC
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
Trump said the U.S. blockade is an effort to stop Iran from policing the strait and benefiting economically while the rest of the world suffers from its closure.
Vance heads back to the U.S. without striking a deal with Iran to bring an end to the war
Two American warships transited through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the conflict.
How to help kids form healthy relationships with money: They 'end up in much better financial shape' as adults, psychologist says
Amid rising costs and a tighter economic climate, more parents are teaching their kids financial literacy lessons that could serve them well later in life.
Berkshire electric utility's court win could save it billions
PacifiCorp court win could reduce wildfire damages by $1 billion or more.
Trump policies, China's biotech boom are ending Europe's pharma powerhouse era
Companies have long lamented Europe's fragmented capital markets, single-market adoption on pricing and clinical trials, and uneven reimbursement policies.
Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release
Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell separately met with the heads of the biggest U.S. banks to address the potential cyber threat of Anthropic's Mythos.
Trump praises Palantir as stock has worst week in over a year and Iran conflict drags on
Palantir's Maven platform have reportedly been used in the U.S. military campaign in Iran.
Michael Burry says he's still betting against Palantir after Trump post boosts stock
The investor of the "Big Short" fame said he continues to hold long-dated put options on the artificial intelligence software firm.
CoreWeave stock pops 11% on deal to power Anthropic's Claude
The deal comes one day after Meta committed an additional $21 billion in spending to the cloud provider as AI demand continues to soar.
White House warned staff against Iran war bets on prediction markets
The warning came after a flurry of unusual activity on oil and stock futures markets shortly before Trump said he would pause attacks on Iran.
Washington Post
Inconclusive talks in Islamabad leave doubts about U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Before departing Pakistan without a deal, Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. remains open to diplomacy only if Iran takes “our final and best offer.”
Hungarian election tests Trump’s global reach as Orban fights for survival
The president and vice president strongly backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Kremlin ally and E.U. antagonist, but he trails in polls after 16 years in power.
Ceasefire means Netanyahu can’t keep promises, many Israelis say as elections loom
Declaring victory now, for the second time in 10 months, makes it just a matter of time until a new round of fighting begins, some voters say, as the opposition sees an opening.
On Africa trip, Pope Leo will face debate over polygamy as Catholicism booms
Leo’s early papacy has been defined largely by his response to President Donald Trump but a 10-day trip, starting Monday, will let the pope focus on spreading the faith.
10 years, 10 presidents. Peru’s leaders don’t last. Voters will try again.
Elections on Sunday offer Peruvians another once-in-five-years chance to set the nation on a new path. All signs suggest they won’t.
Direct U.S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation
Vice President JD Vance was leading the highest level of face-to-face engagement between leaders of the United States and Iran in decades.
Parrot goes on underwater adventure in his custom-built submarine
“He enjoyed it,” said the owner of Bebe the parrot, who has also come along for skydiving, skiing and 500-mile bike rides.
U.S., Iran prepare for peace talks with a gulf separating the two sides
Amid allegations of bad faith and ceasefire violations from both Washington and Tehran, negotiators arrived in Islamabad for high-stakes talks.
What will it take for U.S. and Iran to end war? Here’s what we know.
The sides are far apart on Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and the Israeli campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
U.S. negotiators to ask Iran to release detained Americans
The request for the Americans’ release may be delayed if the talks between President Donald Trump’s team and Iran prove difficult, according to people briefed on the plans.
BBC
Murder charge over Primrose Hill stabbing
A 27-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday charged with Finbar Sullivan's murder.
After Iran talks falter, the big question is 'what happens next?'
Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
Woman killed in dog attack at house named locally
The 19-year-old woman killed in the attack is understood to be Jamie-Lea Biscoe.
Woman raped by several men outside church
A woman in her 20s was followed after leaving a nightclub and raped outside Epsom Methodist Church.
Eamonn Holmes 'doing OK' after stroke, his son says
"We're taking it one step at a time," Declan Holmes said, as his 66-year-old father recovers in hospital.
Starmer urges US and Iran to 'find way through' after peace talks falter
The prime minister warns the US and Iran against "escalation", as negotiations end without agreement.
Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.
Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.
The decade-long struggle to get AJ & Fury together
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua shared a moment on Saturday, but getting the British heavyweights together this year may not be as straightforward as many suspected.
The Independent
Canadian adult-film model claims border patrol quizzed him about his sexuality before banning him from U.S. over his past
Milo Miles was stopped by U.S. customs at Toronto Pearson’s Airport in January and prohibited from entering the U.S. for ten years
Iran-US war latest: Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz and accuses Tehran of ‘world extortion’
A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks
Years of drought has major energy port of Corpus Christi, Texas, wrestling with water crisis
The Texas city of Corpus Christi is facing a severe water crisis because of a prolonged drought, and it is a threat not just to residential use but also to the refineries and petrochemical plants in a major energy port
Trump all smiles at UFC 327 alongside Joe Rogan and Marco Rubio as Iran-US peace talks fail
The main attraction early at UFC 327 wasn’t any of the fighters, but President Donald Trump
Trump’s DOJ investigation of the NFL just the latest chapter in the president’s difficult relationship with football
Department of Justice’s investigation into broadcasting of live games latest epsiode in long history of animosity between president and the football league
Oysters could be in short supply as harsh winter decimated farming efforts along Long Island
This year’s harsh winter is expected to cost the industry more than $2 million
Commuting to work is costing us all more of our free time - and the hunt for affordable homes is to blame
The average one-way commute time hit 27.2 minutes in 2024
Mississippi reveals its full history for America's anniversary year, a contrast to federal efforts
America’s history is being seen through different lenses as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary
Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it
Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them
‘I hid my heart disease symptoms from my wife so she wouldn’t worry – then I almost died’
Around one in five adults suffering from a health condition will keep their symptoms secret from their partner
