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CBC.ca

First Nation warns of fake letter ordering B.C. homeowners to vacacte property

The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) is condemning a fake letter that’s circulating among Britannia Beach residents, which claims the nation was asserting Indigenous title over their property and ordering them to leave.

Erskine-Smith nomination appeal dismissed by Ontario Liberal Party panel

A complaint alleging voting irregularities during a tense Ontario Liberal nomination meeting in Scarborough has been dismissed by a party arbitration committee.

Gatineau, Que. group launches petition after NHL blocks organizers from hosting Habs watch party

A Gatineau group has launched a petition after the NHL wouldn’t let the Canadiens game be broadcast at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau because the arena overlaps with the Ottawa Senators’ territory.

'An incredible loss': Community mourns firefighter who died at N.S. wildfire scene

A close-knit Nova Scotia community is mourning the loss of a volunteer firefighter who died Thursday evening after suffering a medical episode while battling a wildfire in Annapolis County.

Dean Penney found guilty of murdering his estranged wife

A 12-person jury has found Dean Penney guilty of first-degree murder in relation to the disappearance of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney, in 2016.

Weather experts concerned about public safety as Environment Canada disbands radar research team

From hail sizes to wind speeds, weather radars help Environment and Climate Change Canada track storms and issue public warnings. But the organization has recently disbanded its radar research team. Meanwhile, it's begun leaning on AI to help make forecasting more accurate. Weather experts say the changes will affect the country.

21 people trapped under rubble after deadly building collapse in Philippines

A nine-storey building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital collapsed before dawn on Sunday, leaving at least one Malaysian tourist dead and at least 21 people, mostly workers, trapped in the rubble, officials said. Two were located alive but could not be immediately extricated.

Outgoing Gov. Gen. says criticisms levelled against her French abilities were unfair

Outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says the criticisms levelled against her over her ability to speak French were "unfair" and it ultimately did not impede her connecting with Canadians while in the role.

Over $5M in donations flowed in after the Lapu-Lapu Day attack. Here's where it went

Several charities and 29 GoFundMe campaigns raised more than $5.5 million for those affected by the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival attack. As some survivors criticize a lack of consultation and ongoing support, one charity expert says direct cash transfers to victims is a proven strategy to maximize impact after a tragedy.
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Toronto Star

Late Easton Cowan goal sends Toronto Marlies to AHL final four

Cowan, who spent most of the season with the Maple Leafs, scored the North Division final winning goal with 12 seconds left in Game 5 in Cleveland on Sunday.

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith loses appeal of provincial party nomination in Scarborough

The decision Sunday night confirms the victory by Ahsanul Hafiz, who will run as the Liberal candidate in a byelection Premier Doug Ford is expected to call this summer.

Katy Perry recognizes Air Canada crew for promptly solving medical emergency

The post received over 1,000 comments, with some showing support for airline crews.

Some of Ontario's social service agencies may go on strike tomorrow. Here's what we know

More than 4,500 community and social service workers across Ontario may go on strike Monday morning.

Blue Jays vs. Pirates: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Dylan Cease exit hurt. No sweep. But if there's a bright side for the home side, it’s this

The Jays are counting their lucky stars that Sunday's damage wasn’t as awful as feared after 15 trips to the injured list.

The Blue Jays need more from slumping Kazuma Okamoto. Here's the game plan

The 29-year-old Okamoto, who bats right, has already had a few streaks and slumps less than two months into his MLB career.

Republicans who have drawn a hard line on Iran pan Trump's emerging proposal to end the war

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s emerging deal to end the Iran war is drawing heavy criticism from some fellow Republicans who favor a harder line against the government in Tehran and fear a lost opportunity to finally rein in…

Experts explain how Indigenous rights are a major hurdle for Alberta secession

EDMONTON - Political scientists say Indigenous treaty rights represent a significant legal hurdle for separatists in Alberta, and have brought the debate on secession in Canada into unchartered territory.

Two charged after human remains of infant found in Halifax search

Two people have been charged after Halifax police say a missing newborn was found dead Sunday.

Stormy weather keeps Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Hydro busier than usual

Toronto fire and Toronto Hydro crews responded to hundreds of storm-related emergencies and widespread outages on Saturday.
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Globe and Mail

Champions Arsenal finish Premier League season on high with win at Palace

Arsenal fans celebrate a Premier League championship trophy after a 22-year wait

Can AI be steered by anything but profit? OpenAI trial offers clues, but no verdict

Elon Musk and Sam Altman agree on one thing – building AI will require significant resources and enormous amounts of money

Turkish riot police force opposition party leadership from headquarters

Turkish riot police fired tear gas and forced their way into the main opposition party's headquarters to evict its ousted leadership on Sunday, deepening a crisis at the heart of Turkey's democracy.

Soccer fans in U.S. dread the prospect of ICE agents around World Cup venues

What was supposed to be a joyous event may be overshadowed by Trump’s mass deportation campaign

Sheinbaum draws red line on handing over politicians accused of cartel ties to U.S.

Washington has demanded the extradition of eight individuals with alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel

Along with peace prospects, Trump suffers a series of defeats

U.S. President’s purges of enemies may have actually increased his political vulnerability

Man killed in shark attack on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

It’s the second fatal shark attack in Australia this month

Authorities order 50,000 California residents to evacuate due to risk of a chemical tank explosion

Firefighters spray damaged tank with water to try and prevent explosion

Turkish police storm headquarters of opposition CHP party

Officers fired tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters in a violent end to a days-long standoff

Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in major attack on Kyiv

Dozens were injured and at least two killed in the intense aerial assault that damaged buildings across Ukraine’s capital
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Global News

South Korea aims to win Canada’s sub bid with showcase of ship in B.C.

Hanwha Ocean showcased its submarine in Victoria as the company tries to win a bid to build Canada's new submarines, with a decision expected in June.

Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missile, damages buildings and schools

The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings, schools and a market, authorities said.

Canada and allies condemn Israeli settlement expansion amid West Bank tensions

Canada joined eight allied countries in condemning Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank amid rising violence and tensions in the territory.

Trump says deal imminent to reopen Strait of Hormuz

A possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could bring relief to Canadians facing higher gas prices, after the Middle East conflict disrupted a key global oil shipping route.

Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills 90 people, state media say

At least 90 people were killed and nine remained missing after a gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China, marking the country’s deadliest mining disaster in years.

Australian man dead after 400-metre fall during hike on Peru’s Inca trail

Members of a rescue team found the body of 52-year-old Matthew Cameron Paton, a Victoria Police Department sergeant, on Thursday about 400 metres down a steep slope.

Canada adds Ebola screening at airports as Ontario test comes back negative

Dr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after an individual returned from Ethiopia and reported symptoms 'consistent with a range of illnesses.'

Would Canada be ready for an Ebola outbreak? Experts say yes

Symptoms are similar for all strains of Ebola and can start with fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and sore throat, according to the World Health Organization.

U.S. notes ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks, but uncertain deal will be made

Rubio said he didn’t want to exaggerate the progress, saying there had been “a little bit of movement and that’s good.” He said the conversations were ongoing.

Ebola outbreak ‘spreading rapidly’ as suspected cases rise, WHO head says

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there are now almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in the Ebola outbreak.
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New York Times

My Wife Fought Corruption in El Salvador. Then She Vanished Into Its Prisons.

The cost of Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on crime is too high.

The Ghosts of France’s Slave Trade Will Be Silenced No More

Three centuries late and not a moment too soon.

To Get the Strait Open, Trump Had to Leave the Hardest Issues for Later

President Trump is hailing the agreement with Iran as groundbreaking, even as he admits it “isn’t even fully negotiated.” But the nuclear stockpile, enrichment and missiles have not been discussed.

How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires

Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.

$140,000 E.V.s and Heritage Gold: The Rise of China’s Homegrown Luxury Market

As China’s economy slows, consumers are increasingly turning to domestic luxury products, challenging the dominance of long-established European brands.

Pope Leo Is Set to Release an Encyclical About A.I. Why Is That Important?

Leo XIV is to issue his thoughts about artificial intelligence in the modern world, using a centuries-old form of papal communication called an encyclical, the first since he became pope.

A Democrat Took on Red Sox Ownership in an Ad. A Network Pulled it.

Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, blamed private equity for destroying “our favorite baseball team.” NESN, which is owned by the team, pulled his campaign ad, citing an intellectual property violation.

In Ukraine, a Divisive 20th-Century Hero Comes Home

Andriy Melnyk, criticized as a Nazi collaborator and lionized as an anti-Soviet resistance leader, was given state honors for his reburial near Kyiv.

Confusion and Worry After Trump Administration’s Abrupt Green Card Changes

Immigrants and their advocates and lawyers are trying to interpret a new Trump administration rule that requires people to be in their native country to apply for a green card.

Crack Forms in Garden Grove Chemical Tank, a Positive Sign for Firefighters

The tank in Southern California has been building in temperature and pressure for days, which could lead to an explosive release. The crack may reduce some of that pressure, officials said.

CNBC

Oil market at 'tank bottoms' in Asia, and Europe isn't far behind, warns Carlyle's Currie

Oil markets are nearing minimum operating levels in Asia, with Europe likely next and the U.S. potentially facing shortages by July, said Carlyle's Jeff Currie.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 tops 65,000 for first time as oil falls on Hormuz reopening hopes

Japan’s Nikkei 225 breached 64,000 for the first time Monday as a sharp decline in oil prices lifted risk sentiment in holiday-thinned trading.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump keeps the world guessing with mixed messaging on Iran deal

While he says that Washington will not rush into a deal, energy stockpiles risk hitting the red zone this summer.

Oil prices fall 5% after Trump says Iran talks proceeding in a 'constructive manner'

Trump had said an agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, among other issues, was largely negotiated and would be announced soon.

Space rockets, satellites, data centers and Grok: What's the right S&P sector index for SpaceX?

What S&P Sector is SpaceX likely to be in once it launches on the public markets.

Trump not rushing Iran deal, whacks critics as 'losers'

The president said the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain in effect until "an agreement is reached, certified, and signed."

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is Disney's lowest-ever Star Wars film opening

Disney's "The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied and estimated $82 million in domestic ticket sales through its first three days in theaters.

Barriers grow for international students seeking U.S. jobs: The 'American dream ... is collapsing'

International graduates say a weak hiring market and changing immigration rules make it harder for them to achieve their American dream of working in the U.S.

I’ve worked with over 1,000 kids—the ones with the best people skills use these 6 phrases

"Strong people skills are not the same as people-pleasing," says child life specialist and therapist Kelsey Mora, who's supported thousands of kids and families.

The Middle East war is testing the Gulf's ambitions to become an AI hub

Attacks on data centers in the Middle East and persistently high energy prices have altered the calculus for operators of the facilities, analysts say.

Washington Post

Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile

At least two people died in Kyiv, which faced the brunt of the attack, Ukrainian officials said. It was one of the biggest overnight aerial assaults since the beginning of Russia's invasion.

Africa is Catholicism’s future, but Pentecostal churches are growing faster

The growth of Christianity in Africa has turned the continent into a denominational battleground. Pope Leo’s visit to Angola came as his church confronts a rising challenge.

Studying sports and disability, he laid the groundwork for the Special Olympics

Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.

BBC

Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured

A hypersonic missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.

Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

The Papers: 'I don't make bad deals' and 'Now you're Gunner believe us'

US-Iran negotiations and Arsenal's win of the Premier League lead Monday's front pages.

Starmer 'appalled' by case of boys spared jail after raping teenage girls

The prime minister said it was "right" that the sentences were being urgently reviewed.

Body found after boy, 15, went missing in nature reserve lake

The boy was seen getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln earlier, police say.

Education secretary to ask competition watchdog to review hidden childcare costs

Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded childcare.

How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line

MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten

The title battle finally came alive - then Antonelli took control

The Formula 1 title battle caught light in Canada - but then took a potentially decisive turn, writes Andrew Benson.

'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce

More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.

Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders

The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.

The Independent

The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

The Mediterranean secret to keeping your home cool in a heatwave

Ancient techniques once suited to the Mediterranean now hold lessons for modern Britain, Rosa Schiano-Phan writes

Iran-US war latest: Trump says he will ‘not be rushed’ into peace deal as he warns Tehran over nuclear weapons

Trump said talks were progressing and the US relationship with Iran had become more professional and productive

Mapped: Where temperatures could hit 33C in this week’s heatwave

Much of the country can expect scorching weather over and beyond the bank holiday weekend

Turkish police storm opposition party headquarters as leadership dispute turns violent

Standoff began after appeals court nullified Ozgur Ozel’s election as CHP chairman and stipulated that his predecessor Kemal Kilicdaroglu replace him

Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank

Authorities are trying to tamp down the risk of a possible explosion or leak of a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California

Jim Henson's Creature Shop opens for tours. Here's what's inside the once-hidden puppet studio

A puppet-making workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets is drawing back its curtain

In ‘Pressure,’ the story of the meteorologist who helped save D-Day

The film “Pressure” explores the tense 72 hours before D-Day, highlighting the crucial role of Scottish meteorologist Capt. James Stagg

How Ukraine and Russia’s drone war spread into Europe as Putin ‘hijacks’ Kyiv’s weapons in mid-air

Ukraine has developed unprecedented drone technology after being invaded by the Russian superpower, but now Moscow appears to be using the aircraft against Kyiv, threatening to cause chaos in Europe, reports Maira Butt

Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns

The annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, has begun