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CBC.ca
Habs take Game 1 in Tampa with hat trick from Slafkovsky
Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night.
B.C. government pulls back on DRIPA suspension again amid First Nations opposition
The B.C. Premier's Office said Sunday evening the government won't table changes to DRIPA during this sitting of the legislature. The premier is slated to hold a press conference on Monday outlining the government's next steps.
P.E.I. foal with rare deformity could still become a racehorse, says owner
Benny the foal is only a few days old, but his owners say he's already taking their stable by storm.
UFC president Dana White says he felt compelled to help Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala
Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says he offered to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala after he saw the incident reported by the media. "I would like to help in any way that I can," he said during an April 18 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg, Man.
Missing Alberta senior found dead in Saskatchewan, RCMP say
A Calgary senior, missing for nearly two weeks, has been found deceased in Saskatchewan.
8 children dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at two different homes early Sunday, police in Shreveport said.
Lytton, B.C., was razed by fire — but costs of maintaining new facilities could lead to financial ruin
Jennifer Thoss, a member of Lytton's council elected in 2022, worries a lack of leadership and oversight by the provincial and federal governments has set the tiny B.C. village on a path to financial ruin. It was largely destroyed in a fast-moving wildfire in 2021.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible'
Ontario is looking to sell the $28.9 million private jet that was recently purchased for Premier Doug Ford's use "as quickly as possible," following backlash days after the purchase was confirmed publicly.
A year after deadly car ramming, Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day event divides community
A Lapu-Lapu Day gathering is being held in Vancouver Sunday, nearly a year after a car ramming killed 11 people at the Filipino festival in April 2025.
This northern Yukon island shows how thawing permafrost is transforming the Arctic
Thawing permafrost on a small island off the Yukon’s north coast is shedding light on how climate change could dramatically affect the Arctic landscape in years to come.
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Toronto Star
Police searching for attacker after sexual assault in downtown Toronto
The attacker reportedly approached the victim from behind and then forced them to an isolated area, Toronto police said.
Tempo launch first training camp and share first impressions of Toronto
Training and playing in a new city is a welcome challenge for Canada's first WNBA team.
Doug Ford flip-flops, plans to sell recently purchased $28.9-million jet amid public fury
Ford said the used jet would be sold only days after the Star revealed Queen's Park had bought the aircraft for his use.
'Taking back control': Mark Carney addresses a pivot away from U.S. in message to Canadians
In a fireside-style video, the prime minister echoed his Davos speech by emphasizing that amid global tensions, "hope isn't a plan" and "nostalgia isn't a strategy."
Hamilton police investigating two weekend shootings
One suspect has been charged. Police are appealing to the public for any information related to either shooting.
Louisiana father kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting at house, police say
The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old. A total of 10 people were shot.
Former minister Catherine McKenna blasts the heads of Canadian oil companies
In 2024, oil and gas production was the only sector in the country to have increased its greenhouse gas emissions.
Why Union Station may not be a stop on Canada’s new high-speed rail line
Some of the biggest questions surrounding Canada's proposed high-speed passenger rail line remain unanswered.
This Ontario skydiver plunged to the ground after her parachute failed. Why she doesn’t regret jumping out of the plane
Carol Murray broke her pelvis, several ribs, both her legs and punctured a lung when she hit the ground. Somehow, she survived.
He's a paralegal who appeared for one of the Project South officers in court. He's also an ex-cop who faced serious allegations of misconduct
The former Durham detective says the case against him misconstrued honest police work and misused the "discipline system for a personal vendetta."
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Globe and Mail
In Iran, the fog of war gives way to the smog of negotiations
In a war with so many moving parts, there are moving parts inside the moving parts
Iran continues to mock Trump with AI-generated social media posts
Tehran’s propaganda campaign portrays U.S. President as incompetent fool who cannot win conflict he started
Bulgaria’s pro-Russian former president Radev set for landslide election win, exit polls show
Radev is a euroskeptic and former fighter pilot who opposes military support for Ukraine’s war effort against Moscow
A post-Cold War operation kept enriched uranium out of Iran’s hands decades ago
Project Sapphire was a logistical nightmare that would be difficult to repeat in a hostile country such as Iran today
Trump accuses Iran of violating truce ahead of talks
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Sunday of a 'total violation' of the two countries' ceasefire for firing on ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and renewed a threat to wipe out Iran's bridges and power plants unless it accepted his terms.
Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting, police say
Suspect died after a police pursuit, and the victims included children related to him
U.S.-Kuwaiti journalist detained by Kuwait over war posts, media watchdog says
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has not been seen for six weeks, according to New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food in Austrian supermarket, police say
SPAR Austria says it removed the products in all countries where it runs businesses, including Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia and Northern Italy
Blue Origin achieves first landing of reused rocket booster as New Glenn touches down after launch
Mission key in showing 29-story heavy-lift rocket can compete with SpaceX
Eight remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting that killed six, mayor says
Russian-born man shot dead by police after opening fire on passers-by before barricading himself in a supermarket with hostages
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Global News
Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran standoff continues in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said an Iranian-flagged cargo ship had been fired upon and seized when it tried to get around the U.S. blockade.
Trump says U.S. shoots, seizes Iran-bound cargo ship that tried to run blockade
The White House said Vice President JD Vance, who led the first round of historic face-to-face talks over 21 hours last weekend, would lead the U.S. delegation to Pakistan.
Iran fires on ships, re-closes Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
Iran fired on vessels and re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region and threatening the key global oil shipping route.
Multimillionaires band together in effort to save beached whale in Germany
Since his first sighting, the whale has been trapped several times and freed with human assistance, but has become stranded again and is now fighting for his life.
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal. What does it entail?
The deal is meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran negotiations but one that will see Israeli forces maintain positions deep inside southern Lebanon.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open amid ceasefire, oil prices plunge
Oil prices plunged by about nine per cent on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic.
U.K.’s Starmer faces calls to quit over Mandelson security vet. Here’s why
The new information that Mandelson initially failed the vetting, but was still given the role, increases the political pressure on Keir Starmer.
Life-jacket from Titanic survivor to be auctioned, expected to fetch $648K
The life jacket was worn by Laura Francatelli, a first-class passenger, who was among about 700 people who survived the ship's sinking.
U.S. tourist held in Zanzibar after his fiancee dies following arguments
Joseph Isaac McCann, 45, was questioned by police, four days after his partner, Ashly Robinson, 31, was found dead in a luxury villa in Zanzibar on her birthday trip.
Prince Harry says Princess Diana’s death made him not want to be a royal
Prince Harry, during his 20-minute address, spoke about his experience with mental health and how grief, after the death of his mother, has impacted his life.
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New York Times
U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3
The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea.
From Pulpit to Pews, Trump and Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics
At churches with connections to Pope Leo and the Trump administration, pastors and parishioners speak out on the feud between the president and the pontiff.
Haunted by ‘Dark Thoughts,’ Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children
Seven of the eight children killed were the shooter’s own. Two other people were gravely wounded. The gunman, who was struggling with mental health problems, died in a confrontation with police.
Oil Prices Jumped and Stock Futures Fell on Renewed Iran Conflict
Traders, hopeful on Friday that a peace deal was near, were digesting the developments over the weekend.
A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish
The android won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.
Hamas Officials Say Group Is Ready to Hand Over Some Weapons
Two senior Hamas officials in Gaza said the group was prepared to relinquish some automatic rifles and other arms, a concession that falls short of Israeli-U.S. demands.
Michigan Gas Clerk Helps Save Kidnapped Teen Girl Who Mouthed ‘Help’
A fellow student who had witnessed the kidnapping called the police, and other students helped track the girl to a gas station.
Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November
Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville.
Gwendolyn Chisolm, Who Rhymed on Rap’s First Female Hit, Dies at 66
A chance encounter led to overnight success for the Sequence, a seminal trio whose “Funk You Up” broke barriers.
Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev
With its citizens yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans, Bulgaria held its eighth election in five years.
CNBC
Asia markets mostly rise as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate after ship seizure
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Monday as a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel deepened tensions, keeping investors on edge.
China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as economic growth revs up, Mideast risks loom
The upbeat economic growth has reduced the urgency for fresh stimulus measures, prompting economists to postpone forecasts on the timing of interest rate cuts.
CNBC Daily Open: From happy Friday to Monday blues
The situation in the Middle East took a whiplash as war tensions spiked, after hopes for peace seemed in sight last week.
Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says
The Iran-flagged Touska was on the U.S. Treasury's sanctions list because of a history of illegal activity, Trump said.
Iran rebuffs Trump's plan for new round of peace talks, state media reports
Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.
Software stock dogs have joined market rally. There's a classic investing lesson in the rebound
In a 2026 market that had Microsoft down close to 20%, looking for opportunities to buy after big drawdowns is coming to more tech and software stocks.
Nvidia's once-tight bond with gamers is cracking over AI
Gamers once helped save Nvidia from bankruptcy. Now they feel left behind as the memory crunch drives focus to AI chips and DLSS 5 disrupts game design.
Here are 3 forces that drove a remarkable, record-setting week on Wall Street
The S&P 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time as it completed its fastest turnaround since 1990.
Naomi Watts wants women to own their menopause journey: 'Why is it so taboo when we are half the population?'
Actress and entrepreneur Naomi Watts founded Stripes Beauty with a singular mission: helping women take control of menopause health and aging with confidence.
Washington Post
Trump says U.S. seized Iranian ship trying to bypass blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The operation marks the first ship boarding by U.S. forces since the naval blockade took effect April 13, as part of Trump’s effort to exert pressure on Tehran.
Kremlin-friendly ex-president headed to victory in Bulgaria election
After Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Russia its next best bet as it seeks to retain influence inside the European Union.
In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president
In Luanda, Catholics expressed love and admiration for Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, but not so much for President Trump because of the war in Iran.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again; 2 ships report attacks while trying to cross
India said it summoned Iran’s Ambassador in New Delhi, conveying concerns over “a shooting incident" in the strait involving two Indian-flagged ships.
Here’s what the stock market might have gotten wrong about the Iran war
Amid confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, a starkly different reality is unfolding defined by disrupted supply lines and damaged infrastructure.
Why China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war
As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.
Iran disputes claims of new agreements with Trump
Tehran put limits on the Strait of Hormuz’s opening, as the United States issued a new sanctions exemption on the sale of Russian oil.
BBC
US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
Tehran vows retaliation soon for what it calls an "act of armed piracy", which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.
Newspaper review: 'Commons showdown' and 'Starmer fights for future'
Many of today's papers preivew Starmer's statement about the Mandelson vetting scandal in parliament today.
Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal
The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him.
Frustration, apathy and hope: Birmingham divided as extraordinary election looms
Is the UK's second city about to see the biggest political shake-up in more than a decade?
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
New university free speech complaints system to come into force this year
Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
Our dream family home is beside a dead animal dumping ground
Further incidents of animal carcass waste dumping have been uncovered in rural parts of County Tyrone.
The Independent
Iran-US war latest: Trump says US seized Tehran-flagged cargo ship after ‘blowing hole’ in vessel
Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Iran ‘don’t take the deal’ as ceasefire nears end
Louisiana gunman killed seven of his own children and one other child in deadliest US mass shooting in years, police say
The suspect has been identified by police as Shamar Elkins
Photos show scene of deadly Louisiana domestic attack that killed eight children
A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two other people Sunday in an early morning attack of domestic violence carried out across two homes, authorities said, rocking a Shreveport neighborhood in one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings in more than two years.
North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
North Korea says it test-launched ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month
Energy Secretary admits gas prices might not drop until next year
‘I don’t know’ when gas prices will come down, Trump energy chief tells CNN
Tennessee to Expand Voucher Program to 35,000 Students Next Year
Tennessee plans to nearly double its universal school voucher program, directing about $260 million in public funds to private schools
UK to ‘flirt’ with recession and 250,000 to lose jobs amid Iran war fallout, warn forecasters
The job market will endure its ‘biggest hit since the pandemic’
Hong Kong fire victims to return to burned homes, grieving losses and grappling with trauma
Five months after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, thousands of displaced fire victims are beginning to return to see what remains of their homes and retrieve their belongings
Hundreds pack Montevideo’s plaza as La Rueda de Candombe caps a breakout run
Every Monday night in Montevideo, hundreds of people gather around a table in a public square, drawn by the pulse of drums, guitars, and voices
Universities set to be fined up to £500,000 for failing to protect free speech
The Office for Students (OfS) will oversee scheme, which will launch in time for the upcoming academic year
