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Toronto Star
Is the world taking Canada seriously in the World Cup? A new Zlatan ad pokes fun
Canada, and Norway, are the butt of a joke in an ad posted to FOX Sports' social media re-announcing Zlatan Ibrahimović as an analyst for the network's World Cup coverage.
Murder victim was Satan's Choice motorcycle club member remembered for 'fierce loyalty'
In an online post Sunday, Harley Davidson Guindon, the founder and president of the motorcycle club, identified Pasquale (Squals) Casciato as a member.
Blue Jays vs. Tigers: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. moves up and snaps slump, Toronto takes series
Guerrero's third home run of the year was his first since April 20, snapping an 0-for-22 skid.
Iraqi man accused of plotting U.S. consulate shooting in Toronto, another attack at a synagogue: ‘In Canada we have our guys'
U.S. prosecutors allege the 32-year-old man and others planned and claimed responsibility for attacks across the globe, including two in Canada.
Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest 'game'
SOOKE - A man who shot and killed his friend while the victim was wearing a bulletproof vest as part of a "game" the pair had played before has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Award-winning Cree cellist Cris Derksen dead after car crash, booking agency says
Derkson, an award winning Cree musician, was previously commissioned by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set to win second straight NBA MVP award: reports
The Hamilton product, who beat out Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, was second in the league in scoring, averaging 31.1 points on 55.3 per cent shooting from the field.
Maple Leafs part ways with assistant GMs Brandon Pridham, Derek Clancey
Former head coach Craig Berube was also fired on Wednesday.
Canadian hantavirus case confirmed by national laboratory test
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the risk to the general population in Canada remains low.
Toronto sees first heat warning of the season as temperatures soar
Environment Canada says the first spell of hot and humid weather is expected from Monday at noon through Wednesday at 4 a.m.
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Globe and Mail
Ebola outbreak with 88 suspected deaths in Congo declared global emergency by WHO
Rare strain of the virus does not have any approved treatment or vaccine and has already spread into Uganda
Canadian-funded programs in occupied Ukraine accused of putting activists at risk
Some members of the Yellow Ribbon and Zla Mavka programs have reportedly disappeared
Drone targets UAE nuclear power plant in latest blow to Iran ceasefire
A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday, sparking a fire on its perimeter. There were no reports of injuries or radiological release, but it highlighted the risk of renewed war as the Iran ceasefire remains tenuous.
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, after 80 suspected deaths and nine laboratory-confirmed cases.
What we know so far about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Outbreak caused by Bundibugyo strain of Ebola virus does not yet meet criteria of pandemic emergency, WHO says
Taiwan won’t be sacrificed, President says in response to Trump-Xi summit
President Lai Ching-te says U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are a security commitment based on law
Drone attack causes fire outside a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi
UAE has hosted air defences and personnel from Israel, which attacked Iran with the U.S. on Feb. 28
WHO declares global health emergency as Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda kills 88
Outbreak does not meet criteria of pandemic emergency as WHO advises against closure of international borders
Tens of thousands march in London at rival immigration, pro-Palestinian rallies
Police deployed 4,000 officers in what they called their biggest public order operation in years.
ISIS second in command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second in command of ISIS globally, has been killed in an operation conducted by U.S. and Nigerian forces in the northeast of the African country, according to U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterpart in Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Global News
China condemns Conservative MP’s Taiwan trip after ambassador’s warning
China claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan, and says by allowing MPs to travel there, Canada is 'interfering in China's internal affairs.'
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
Ebola is highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare, but severe and often fatal.
Drone strike sparks fire at UAE power plant shaking Iran truce
Fighting has also heated up between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon despite a nominal ceasefire there, further straining the wider truce.
Carney urged to take action amid Trump’s abortion ‘gag rule’ for developing countries
The aid sector is hoping Canada renews its 10-year commitment to funding health services through a gender lens, which expires in 2030.
U.S. links Toronto consulate shooting to alleged Iranian-backed commander
An man has been charged with terrorism offences in the U.S. and is accused of helping direct the March shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto and other attacks.
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Maldives military diver dies searching for bodies of 4 Italians in an underwater cave
A Maldivian military diver died during a dangerous mission to recover four Italian divers believed trapped inside an underwater cave in the Maldives.
Canadian firearms company says rifles ‘fraudulently diverted’ to Russia
Cadex Defence said its high-precision rifles went to Russia without its knowledge and it had cooperated fully with Canadian authorities.
Pair of giant pandas from China set to shack up at Atlanta zoo
The pandas' travel date has not been announced, but the move comes as part of a conservation partnership between the U.S. and China.
Pentagon cancels plans to deploy 4,000 troops to Poland, drawing outrage
Gen. Christopher LaNeve, the U.S. Army's acting chief of staff, confirmed the decision during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee but did little to explain it.
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New York Times
Conspiracy Trial Will Test Trump’s Aggressive Tactics Against Protesters
Prosecutors in Spokane, Wash., are trying three activists who they say conspired to impede federal officers. Legal experts call it a stretch.
Trump Administration Pushes Narrative of Christian Nation at Prayer Rally in D.C.
The day-long prayer event featured speakers from President Trump’s cabinet and a program that drew connections between the nation’s founding and Christianity.
NextEra Energy Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant
A deal, involving the utilities in Florida and Virginia, would come as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.
Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93
For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward both computer security and individual digital privacy. And he developed solutions.
The Quest for Clean Hydrogen Moves Underground
The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet.
Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show
Video shared on social media showed the jets striking each other and spinning toward the ground. Four crew members safely ejected before the planes crashed, officials said.
W.H.O. Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
Just a day after the announcement, cases were confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. There is no approved vaccine for this species of Ebola.
Seattle’s Socialist Mayor Taunts the Rich as Rift With Starbucks Widens
Seattle voters elected Mayor Katie Wilson as tensions rose over wealth inequality, but as Starbucks, one of the city’s most iconic companies, expands in Nashville, she is finding her limits.
How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters from Prison
Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of Tina Peters came after months of tense discussions, including one with President Trump.
What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race
He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.
CNBC
Asia-Pacific markets fall as Trump’s Iran warning stokes fresh oil supply fears
Asia-Pacific markets fell as investors weighed renewed geopolitical tensions after Donald Trump warned Iran to "get moving, FAST."
Trump warns Iran to 'get moving' or 'there won’t be anything left'
The president has previously threatened to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran, a potential war crime.
Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers and spending hundreds to learn how to do it
Expatsi's "Move Abroad Con" attracted hundreds of Americans hoping to move overseas.
G7 finance ministers to meet amid warning of economic consequences of prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure
G7 finance ministers are due to meet in Paris on Monday and Tuesday as long-term borrowing costs surge.
UAE says its decision to leave OPEC was a strategic economic move, not a political one
The United Arab Emirates, which joined OPEC in 1967, announced last month it was leaving the oil producer group on May 1.
Why J&J thinks its new psoriasis pill could be one of its biggest drugs ever
Investors are counting drugs like Icotyde to accelerate J&J's revenue growth rate.
Meet the pilots flying Spirit Airlines' yellow jets to the desert
Special pilots have been moving Spirit's fleet of yellow jets to the desert.
From train travel to staycations: How holidaymakers are adapting to airlines' jet fuel shortage
"I think people will increasingly decide, let's book Portugal, Spain, Italy... let's avoid the Middle East or going long haul," Ryanair's CEO told CNBC.
A state banquet, selfies with Musk and Huang's noodle run: The spectacle of Trump's Beijing visit
The visit was full of friendly overtures, orchestrated pageantry, business dealmaking, and headline-grabbing sideshows.
Russia's Putin to meet China's Xi in Beijing from May 19-20, Beijing and Moscow say
Putin's trip follows shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.
Washington Post
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing 3
The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.
Xi, in summit victory, projected stability and conceded nothing to Trump
There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.
Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan accused of financing genocide, has died
The ethnic Hutu tycoon was indicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for allegedly arming Hutu militias that massacred more than 800,000 mostly ethnic Tutsis in 1994.
Trump says top Islamic State leader was killed in Nigeria strike
Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.
Trump’s China summit shows toll of a difficult year for the president
A year ago, Trump promised a new era during the first major foreign trip of his second term. On his recent visit to Beijing, the war with Iran and economic strain clouded his diplomacy.
BBC
What would make the UK a better place to live? A new project aims to find out
People are being asked to leave voice notes explaining changes they would like to see.
Am I part of the luckiest generation in history?
As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation
HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs.
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.
Footballer in mass train attack reveals he was stabbed seven times
Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was among the 11 passengers seriously injured in a knife attack on a train as it travelled through Cambridgeshire last November.
She escaped child marriage ‘to a pervert’. Now she’s a divisive first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
Two gloves, one major - England's Rai wins US PGA title
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Rai first Englishman to win US PGA Championship since 1919
England's Aaron Rai wins the first major title of his career with a magnificent final-round 65 in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Fans fury as West Ham on brink of drop - how have they got here?
It was less than three years ago that West Ham were lifting a European trophy in Prague. But they are now on the verge of relegation from Premier League.
The Independent
Unwanted lab rats find new homes and are adopted thanks to an Argentine organization
A group of people watches three albino rats leap from small baskets into a big cage at an indoor hall in the Argentine capital
Six migrants were found dead in a Texas train car. An arrest could crack the case
Victims hailed from Honduras and Mexico and ranged in age from 14 to 56
Major youth justice crackdown could mean parents face repercussions for their child’s crimes
Reforms aim to deter young people from a life of crime by placing more accountability on carers
Royals and celebrities to enjoy sneak peak of Chelsea Flower Show – including quirky garden gnomes
Royals, celebrities and household names are getting an exclusive look at Chelsea’s best gardens
A cow was handed a waste carriers licence. Now MPs are calling for tighter checks
A cow, named Beau Vine, was recently granted a waste carrier licence prompting calls for more regulation
Quiet Oklahoma town begs for help as mysterious black dust blankets neighborhoods
Locals are asking for help as they believe the black dust is leading to health issues and pollution
UK has highest property tax burden of top economies, says report
Tax firm Ryan’s report found that the UK ranks first globally for the property taxes as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).
NHS crisis deepens as two-thirds of organisations plan cuts to services in the year ahead
More than half are also expecting to slash jobs
Cash transfers make aid more efficient in era of cuts, report finds
Putting cash in the hands of people in need can enable up to 38 per cent more aid to actually reach people in need, the report says – coming at a time when aid funding per person in need has by fallen 35 per cent in the last two years
The workers that are most in demand in the UK – and the jobs that aren’t hiring
Demand for nannies and au pairs is up, while pilots and travel agents might struggle to land a position
