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CBC.ca
Justice Department releases Epstein files that include uncorrobarated Trump allegation, after complaints
The U.S. Justice Department released FBI records late Thursday that summarize interviews of an unidentified woman in which she made accusations against President Donald Trump related to an alleged sexual encounter.
'This is wrong,' Lebanese resident says as hundreds of thousands displaced amid Israeli strikes
Israeli airstrikes continued to pound Lebanon on Friday, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes in densely populated neighbourhoods to seek shelter elsewhere, as aid groups warned the escalating conflict could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe.
Supreme Court rules Quebec's exclusion of asylum seekers in subsidized daycare is discriminatory
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled Quebec cannot bar asylum seekers from subsidized daycare, according to a ruling handed down Friday.
U.S., Venezuela re-establish diplomatic ties 2 months after Maduro's capture
The United States and interim authorities in Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday, aiming to foster a peaceful transition to elect a new government in the South American country.
'Rock solid' majority opposed to Alberta independence: Abacus Data poll
About a quarter of Albertans support the province leaving Canada, but the majority — nearly two-thirds — are against it, according to a new poll from Abacus Data.
Some ER patients were waiting 20 hours or more for care at Manitoba's 2nd largest hospital this week
Emergency physicians at St. Boniface Hospital said it's demoralizing to see long wait times at Manitoba's second-largest hospital, and elsewhere in the health-care system, having become increasingly normalized over the years.
Iran and AI on the battlefield
The role of AI-powered warfare in the U.S-Israeli attack on Iran, and the fight between Anthropic and the Pentagon.
Woman who spent 6 days on an overflow stretcher in a N.L. hospital says 'it felt degrading'
After spending six days on a hospital stretcher, Jaymee Miller said she hopes she never has to be admitted to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook ever again.
Should the cheese curds atop your poutine get special protected status in Quebec?
The Conseil des industriels laitiers du Québec is campaigning for poutine’s iconic squeaky cheese to get a protected geographical indication. What would that entail?
‘A total violation of my parents,’ says victim of alleged Toronto-area grave robbers
Brothers Derek and Darren Mori learned the missing items from their parents' cremation niche is part of what police believe to be a large string of thefts targeting cemeteries across Southwestern Ontario last year.
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Toronto Star
NHL Trade Deadline 2026 live: Maple Leafs will trade goalie at some point; McMann, Laughton, Ekman-Larsson are candidates to move
Our NHL trade deadline live blog will cover everything you need to know about the Maple Leafs and keep tabs on a busy day in the NHL.
Ottawa books flights and buses for stranded Canadians as Middle East conflict grows
The federal government is booking charter and commercial flights as well as buses for Canadians stranded in the Middle East, while also keeping the option of military flights on the table as the war there escalates.
Chartered flights and buses helping to get Canadians out of the Middle East: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister says a chartered flight is scheduled to take 180 Canadians from Dubai, exiting the Middle East war zone.
CAAT pension plan CEO resigns, will repay $1.6-million vacation payout
Derek Dobson has reached a settlement with CAAT after being put on administrative leave by the plan's board of trustees.
Mark Carney signs deal to strengthen Canada's trade and military links with Japan
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Japan's Sanae Takaichi inked a new "strategic partnership" on Friday that signalled the next step in a recent drive to deepen military and trade co-operation between the two countries.
Support grows for jets at Billy Bishop airport + Ontario now controls record number of school boards
Here's the latest on potential jet planes at Billy Bishop Airport, a record provincial takeover of local school boards and the scramble to evacuate thousands of Canadians from the Middle East.
Toronto Port Authority backs Doug Ford's call to expand Billy Bishop airport for jets
In a letter to provincial Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria, the federally mandated agency that owns and operates the island airport has hailed a potential expansion.
Take it from me, a sleep scientist: Clocks should not spring forward in Ontario
Ontario should follow B.C.’s lead but unlike B.C., switch to year-round Standard Time — what scientists like to call Natural Time — instead of Daylight Saving Time.
We're living in an age of impunity
From small unfairness to gross injustices, we seem to have lost a sense of shame.
A celebrity chef shares 14 Toronto restaurants to try right now — including a nostalgic babka spot
The culinary director shares his curated hit list, from upscale tasting menus and hidden gems to his favourite late-night cravings.
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Globe and Mail
In Beirut, displaced people grapple with the latest wave of violence
The Globe and Mail's Senior International Correspondent, Mark MacKinnon, on what's happening in Beirut with many refugees fleeing from the Dahieh after heavy Israeli bombardment in the area.
When it comes to the Iran war, two things are clear − Trump has no clear goal or answers
The diverse war aims the U.S. President has set out amount to a multiple-choice proposition for opponents of his war effort
Paralympic opening ceremony in Verona to present message of unity amid world’s fractures
Event’s focus on diversity and inclusion must contend with some countries absent or boycotting and air-travel chaos caused by war in the Middle East
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon slapped a formal supply-chain risk designation on artificial intelligence lab Anthropic on Thursday, limiting use of a technology that a source said was being used for military operations in Iran.
Sri Lanka navy releases video showing rescue of Iranian sailors from warship off coast
Sri Lanka has released video showing its navy personnel rescuing Iranian sailors from a warship that was sunk by a torpedo from a U.S. submarine on Wednesday.
Justice Department releases missing Epstein records with sexual allegations against Trump
FBI agents interviewed the unidentified woman four times in 2019 as part of their investigation
Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’; Israeli strikes on Tehran, Beirut intensify
Oil prices jump to highest in nearly two years; Iranians march in demonstration against U.S. and Israel
Congress blocks bid to limit Trump's war powers amid Iran conflict
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected an effort on Thursday to stop President Donald Trump's air war on Iran and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress.
Trump says 'further action to reduce pressure on oil is imminent'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said further action to reduce pressure on oil was imminent, amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Three newborn lion cubs unveiled at German zoo
Three Asian lion cubs were unveiled at Cologne Zoo on Thursday. The cubs, born at the zoo at the end of November, were seen exploring their outdoor enclosure for the first time.
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Global News
Ottawa reserves commercial flight seats for Canadians in ‘volatile’ Iran war
Canada has arranged a chartered flight departing from the UAE, which has the highest number of Canadians registered in the region, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said.
No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender,’ Trump says
Trump posted to Truth Social that 'we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction.'
Canada and Japan sign partnership deal on defence, energy, trade
Carney met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday, citing where the two countries want to collaborate, from cyber policy to Arctic security and addressing climate change.
Canada’s military chief says allies to talk defending Gulf states from Iran
Carignan said a meeting is set for early Friday morning to discuss such a proposal among allied militaries and that a recommendation would be presented to the government.
Venezuela, U.S. agree to restore diplomatic ties after Maduro’s capture
The move comes after rounds of Trump administration officials have visited the South American nation after January's U.S. military operation.
‘Relieved’ Canadians return from Middle East amid Iran conflict
Canadians arriving in Toronto after leaving Dubai describe cancelled flights, missile interceptions and limited government help getting home.
Oil prices top US$81 a barrel amid Iran war, pushing global markets down
The price for a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude shot up 8.5 per cent Thursday to settle at US$81.01 per barrel, the highest level since the summer of 2024.
Conservatives say any Iran military action should be up to Parliament
Conservative defence critic James Bezan says Parliament should have the final say on whether Canada deploys troops in a conflict and accuses Carney of being 'all over the map.'
Could Canada’s energy sector help offset impacts from the Iran conflict?
As the Iran conflict jeopardizes global oil and gas supplies, Canada's energy and resource sector may be able to offset some of these impacts and see benefits to the economy.
Spain denies White House claim it ‘agreed to co-operate’ amid Iran war
'The president expects all of our European allies, of course, to co-operate in this long sought-after mission,' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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New York Times
The Allure of ‘Slop Bowls’ Fades as Consumers Tighten Spending at Restaurants
Sales and traffic at restaurant chains like Cava, Chipotle and Sweetgreen are falling, as customers grow tired of both salad bowls and their rising price tags.
Weak Jobs Data Underscores Fed’s Dilemma as War Stokes Inflation Risk
The Federal Reserve is still widely expected to hold interest rates steady when its officials next meet on March 17-18.
Potomac River in D.C. Is Safe, Officials Say. But Locals Still Worry About the Poop.
A broken pipe sent a gusher of sewage into the river near Washington. Some people may try to row, sail or fish. But skeptics are steering clear.
Trump Announces He Is Replacing Noem With Oklahoma Senator
The president said he would replace Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, with Senator Markwayne Mullin, after Ms. Noem was grilled by Republicans at a congressional hearing.
Jesse Jackson Chicago Funeral: Obama, Biden, Clinton to Attend
The large-scale, public event in Chicago on Friday caps two weeks of memorials for Mr. Jackson, the civil rights leader, who died at 84.
Stocks Drop as Weak Jobs Report Adds to Uncertain Outlook
Stock movements this week has been choppy as investors weighed the inflationary impact of the war in the Middle East. The jobs report has complicated matters.
Iran’s Chokehold on Strait of Hormuz Strains Oil and Gas Shipping
The threat of prolonged attacks on oil tankers and other vessels is giving Iran an advantage, analysts say.
Axel Springer Agrees to Buy U.K.’s Telegraph
The $766 million takeover is the latest twist for The Telegraph, an influential British newspaper whose ownership had been in limbo for years.
Timeline: The Rise and Fall of Kristi Noem as Trump’s DHS Secretary
The homeland security secretary, who was fired by President Trump Thursday, helped fulfill his border pledges, but also drew negative attention to his administration.
Renters Made Mamdani Mayor. Can He Remake the City for Them?
His call to ‘freeze the rent’ galvanized the 69 percent of New Yorkers who don’t own their homes. But the city’s landlords claim the math doesn’t add up.
CNBC
Marvell stock surges 18% as CEO points to continuing AI demand: 'Do you see me blinking?'
Marvell shares surged on Friday after the company beat earnings expectations and issued strong guidance on continuing AI demand.
Trump tariffs: Customs and Border Protection tells judge it can't comply with refund order
CBP told Court of International Trade Judge Richard Eaton that the total amount of IEEPA tariffs duties collected since last year is about $166 billion.
U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
Toyota, Hyundai and Chinese automakers expected to be most impacted by Iran war
While regional sales will be impacted, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices will have ripple effects across the global automotive industry.
Zealand's stock falls 35% after disappointing drug result. Its CEO tells CNBC people need to focus less on the 'weight loss Olympics'
Zealand and Roche are jointly developing the drug petrelintide which in a mid-stage study led to a worse-than-expected 10.7% weight-loss over 42 weeks.
Trump says no deal with Iran to end war without 'unconditional surrender'
The futures price of the global benchmark Brent crude oil rose, breaking $90 per barrel, after Trump posted his demand to Iran to end the war.
Maersk, a bellwether for global trade, suspends two key shipping services due to Iran war
The update comes as the Iran war enters its seventh day and the escalating regional conflict continues to disrupt global supply chains.
How Iran and Venezuela strikes transform the Trump-Xi trade talks
The Iran war and the U.S. attack in Venezuela show a Trump administration more willing to eschew diplomacy and take military action.
Samsung reveals first details of its AI smart glasses to CNBC
Samsung's AI smart glasses will be launched in 2026 and will mark the company's first foray into the product category.
UAE mulls freezing Iranian assets as Middle East conflict escalates: WSJ
The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars of Iranian assets held in the Gulf state, potentially severing one of Tehran's most critical economic lifelines.
Washington Post
Sudden cancellation of Army exercise fuels speculation about troops in Middle East
The abrupt cancelation of a training event has put a spotlight on the 82nd Airborne Division, which specializes in ground combat and other fraught missions.
Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say
The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.
China lowers growth forecast, boosts military, citing ‘grave’ environment
Beijing kicked off its top annual political gathering, pledging to further insulate its economy from Trump’s tariffs and accelerate efforts to supercharge its military.
Trump wants role in picking Iran’s leader; Israel warns Lebanese to flee for their lives
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon intensified, and countries including Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia reported fresh attacks.
BBC
Driver mistakenly hit wrong pedal in fatal crash
Student Aalia Mahomed, 20, was described as the "most amazing daughter" by her mother.
Russia was behind parcel fires in UK and Europe, investigators say
The attacks, which involved self-igniting packages, targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and at a DHL depot in the UK in 2024.
Three women interviewed under caution as part of Mohamed Al Fayed investigation
The women have been interviewed under suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking, the Met Police says.
Reform's Scottish leader denies fuelling racial tensions over Edinburgh stabbing
Malcolm Offord has faced criticism after linking the incident in Edinburgh to an "insurge" of migration.
'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.
Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.
Trump's war with Iran... what we still don't know
Plus, has the president persuaded Americans to back his war?
Borthwick banks on bibs to beat Italy and ease brewing crisis
Steve Borthwick has abandoned his philosophy of continuity and cohesion in the hope that selection shock therapy will cure his England side's malaise.
Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
Singers praise new gospel music chart that will 'open doors'
A new Christian and Gospel Singles Chart is launched to reflect "a vibrant sector of the UK music industry".
The Independent
Trump says Cuba is next: ‘Gonna fall pretty soon’ he tells CNN
American administrations have tried to destabilize the communist-led government in Havana since 1959
David Lammy sparks chaos after suggesting British jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases
Britain is sending more fighter jets to the Middle East as the US-Israeli war with Iran has entered its seventh day
How the Iran war is underpinned by End Times religious fervour in Washington and Tehran
An overlapping belief in End Times, or the second coming, underpins much of the motivation in the corridors of power in Washington and in the bunkers where the ayatollahs hide today, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Storm Prince Andrew and Elon Gust among storm names suggested to Met Office
The Met Office had more than 50,000 names submitted for the 2025/26 season
Russia supplying Iran with intelligence to target US forces, says report
Moscow is rushing to the support of its ally amid a joint US-Israeli bombing campaign
Corey Lewandowski out at DHS after rumored affair partner Kristi Noem is fired by Trump
Kristi Noem’s top adviser has been ousted days after she was grilled on their relationship at a House hearing
Kristi Noem reframes her firing: She was the ‘scapegoat’ at DHS
Outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly did not feel she had the support she needed to do her job, a complaint dismissed as ‘laughable’ by one White House insider
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona
Starseeds, government plots and an alien mantis: Inside New Age spirituality's new age
UFO discussions have long been part of the milieu at the Conscious Life Expo, which convenes thousands of New Age spiritual seekers in Los Angeles each year
Iran-US war latest: Trump says there will be ‘no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender’ in new rant
American president promises to ‘bring Iran back from brink of destruction’ as US-Israeli airstrikes wreak devastation across the country
