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CBC.ca
Toronto Raptors force Game 7 after 112-110 overtime win against Cavaliers
RJ Barrett hit a late, high-bouncing game winner in overtime as the Toronto Raptors extended their season with a 112-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Friday's Game 6 at Scotiabank Arena.
#TheMoment a shark chased a foil surfer
Tavis Boise and Ron Takeda tell The National about the moment a shark went into pursuit mode while they were foil surfing in Santa Barbara, Calif.
These First Nations students are teaching themselves — and their peers — to speak Cree
Vern Lewis is in his first year teaching Aboriginal studies at a Frog Lake First Nation high school, and he's putting his computer science skills to work by using technology to teach tradition.
Qatar-donated 747 ready for Trump's use as fill-in Air Force One this summer: USAF
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar and expects to have it ready for U.S. President Donald Trump to use this summer, the service announced late Friday.
Trump signs executive order to broaden sanctions against Cuban government
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government, two White House officials told Reuters, as he seeks to put more pressure on Havana after ousting Venezuela's leader.
Spotify is now verifying musicians that aren't AI. Here's how that may help artists — or hurt them
"New Music Friday" might look a little different when you open your Spotify app. The world's largest music streaming service has rolled out a new "Verified by Spotify" badge, in a bid to show which artists aren't AI.
Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it's Canadian
Health Canada has approved the second generic version of brand-name Ozempic, this one manufactured by Canadian company Apotex.
Liberals commit to open committees amid flak for moving several behind closed doors
The Liberal government's House leader says he's committed to ensuring parliamentary committees operate in public, after Conservatives cried foul this week when Liberals used their new majority to move several committees behind closed doors.
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Toronto Star
Blue Jays vs. Twins: Kazuma Okamoto hits a pair of homers in Minnesota
Okamoto is batting .295 with five home runs and 14 RBIs in his last 13 games.
Man dead after crashing into tree in Scarborough on Friday night
A man in his 20s suffered life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead in hospital, police said.
Private funeral for OPP officer killed in Hwy. 401 motorcycle crash to be held Wednesday
Sgt. Brandon Malcolm, 33, died while on duty Monday. The OPP held a Hwy. 401 procession in his honour on Thursday.
First in line — first in the polls? Hopefuls eager to join Toronto city council flock to sign up on opening day
A lineup of those eager to file their papers showed up at city hall Friday on the first day of registration for the Oct. 26 municipal election.
Royal Conservatory of Music launches investigation into sex abuse allegations against famed teacher
Facing mounting criticism for its initial response to the allegations against the late Boris Berlin, the Toronto music school announced the independent, third-party investigation on Friday.
China and India among 'main perpetrators' of foreign interference, Canada's spy agency reports
Prime Minister Mark Carney has sought to reset ties with both countries.
Toronto’s mayoral race kicks off with integrity complaint filed against a high-profile candidate
Registration to be a candidate in the Oct. 26 municipal election opened Friday and the mudslinging was already underway.
Health minister says she's 'frustrated' with Ontario Hospital Association
In a closed-door speech this week, Health Minister Sylvia Jones rebuked the Ontario Hospital Association for a lack of gratitude over an extra $1.1 billion in funding for the province's 135 public hospitals.
Marit Stiles wants Mark Carney to stop Doug Ford's 'callous land grab' of Billy Bishop
Carney has expressed an interest in Ford's plan to allow jets at the island airport, calling the proposed expansion "a very interesting vision" with "big possibilities there."
Toronto Marathon to take over the city's streets Sunday. Here are the road closures, TTC changes this weekend
A mix of TTC changes, major road closures and marathon routes means planning ahead.
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Globe and Mail
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
One of the world’s most sprawling and populated urban areas was built atop an ancient lake bed
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill at least 10 people
Hezbollah says it fired rockets and drones at northern Israel, where two soldiers were wounded
Trump says U.S. will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25%, accusing bloc of violating trade deal
U.S. President said the change would force EU automakers to more quickly move factory production to the country
Trump expands U.S. sanctions on Cuban government
Fresh sanctions include targeting people, entities and affiliates that support the Cuban government’s security apparatus
Orphaned sea otter forms mother-daughter bond in aquarium’s surrogacy program
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s program pairs maternal-age female otters with young, motherless pups who would otherwise not survive on their own in the wild
In New Zealand’s Wellington, residents campaign to return kiwi birds after century-long absence
It’s thought that there were 12 million of the birds roaming the landscape before humans arrived. Today only about 70,000 kiwi are left across the country
Iran’s internet shutdown devastates businesses and jobs in an already battered economy
Country’s 90 million people have been cut off from the internet for most of 2026, one of the world’s longest and strictest national shutdowns
Pentagon strikes deals with top firms to expand AI use within the military
Group of companies excludes Anthropic, which the U.S. Defense Department has labelled a supply-chain risk
Oscar statuette for Mr. Nobody Against Putin is found after going missing on flight
Director Pavel Talankin had been forced to check the award into hold luggage in New York after TSA agents told him it posed a potential security threat
Trump’s latest attacks on Europe’s leaders over Iran war worsen transatlantic tensions
Leaders including Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Britain’s Keir Starmer and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni have found themselves in the crosshairs
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Global News
U.S. to withdraw 5K troops from Germany, Pentagon says amid Trump-Merz feud
U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to withdraw some troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the U.S. strategy in its war against Iran.
Japan zoo worker allegedly admits to throwing wife’s body into animal incinerator
Police arrested 33-year-old employee Suzuki Tatsuya after investigators discovered what appeared to be human body parts in the zoo's incinerator.
Trump says he’ll raise EU auto tariffs to 25% next week over trade dispute
Trump said in a social media post that the European Union 'is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,' though he did not flesh out his objections in the post.
Russian disinformation poses ‘urgent’ threat to Canada, Senate report warns
The report released Thursday by the Senate committee on national defence and security comes after a years-long study dating back to the previous Parliament.
Man charged with attempted murder of 2 Jewish men appears in London court
Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of attacking 34-year-old Shloime Rand and 76-year-old Moshe Shine with a knife in Golders Green, an area of London home to a large Jewish population.
Eurovision turns 70. What to know as Canada mulls joining
The annual musical extravaganza that has been likened to a pop music Olympics takes place in Vienna, Austria, May 12-16. It will see singers and bands from 35 countries compete.
Banksy confirms new central London statue of a man blinded by a flag is his
The sculpture appeared to have been erected in the early hours of Wednesday on a plinth on a traffic island in Waterloo Place, near Buckingham Palace.
Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s latest proposal to end war
Separately, the White House asserted to Congress in a letter Friday that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region.
Controversial Vaillancourt Fountain by Canadian artist dismantled in San Francisco
Crews are dismantling San Francisco’s Vaillancourt Fountain, a divisive landmark by Quebec artist Armand Vaillancourt, after years of controversy.
Gas prices spike in Winnipeg amid market volatility
Prices haven't been this high in Winnipeg since the summer of 2022, when they went over $2 per litre. Demand for oil is vastly outstripping supply due to the war in Iran.
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New York Times
Mexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down
U.S. prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the powerful Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political support, setting off a national scandal.
Kennedy Consulted With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination
An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised to suppress negative stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., records show.
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pill Access by Mail
The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race
The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement.
U.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.
Cornell President’s Car Bumps Into Students After Confrontation Over Gaza
After a debate over the war, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victim in the incident.
Federal Judge Blocks Plan to End Deportation Protections for Yemenis
A Supreme Court court decision involving similar deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians could have implications for Yemeni migrants.
Georgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott’s House Seat
The winner will serve out the rest of Representative David Scott’s seat in Congress after the longtime lawmaker’s death last month.
Bard College’s President, Leon Botstein, Will Retire After Epstein Revelations
The president, Leon Botstein, who had run Bard for 50 years, faced scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts
Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.
CNBC
Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down after failing to reach deal for bailout lifeline
Talks with bondholders for a government bailout this week failed to yield a deal.
Trump says he's raising EU auto tariffs to 25%
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs earlier this year, and Europe warned that its trade deal with Washington could be in jeopardy.
Apple's stock gains as company execs cite iPhone, Mac demand in boosting guidance
On its quarterly earnings call, Apple said revenue growth in the current quarter would be between 14% and 17%, well above analysts' estimates.
Treasury yields are little changed after ISM data comes in below expectations
Treasury yields were little changed on Friday as investors assessed the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management.
Oil prices fall after Iran sends updated peace proposal to mediators in Pakistan
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress
Video shows Cole Allen scouting hotel, storming checkpoint in alleged Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said there's no evidence that a Secret Service officer shot at the Washington Hilton was the victim of friendly fire.
Exxon Mobil CEO expects higher oil prices due to Iran war: ‘The market hasn’t seen the full impact’
Oil prices have soared on the risk of escalation and then plunged on hopes for peace before repeating the cycle.
Bitcoin surged in April, but weak buyer demand makes the rally vulnerable
Bitcoin surged in April, but its run could be on shaky ground, according to CryptoQuant.
A major shift could soon happen in the Mag 7
Quietly, shares of Google-parent Alphabet are on the verge of topping $5 trillion, and overtaking AI-leader Nvidia as the world's most valuable company.
UK exports to U.S. plunge by 25% after Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs blitz
The U.K. is now running a trade deficit with its largest trading partner.
Washington Post
Trump to downsize U.S. military presence in Germany
The decision coincides with a feud between the president and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has criticized the U.S. war in Iran.
Direct flights to Venezuela resume, but many still can’t go home
Passengers on the first direct flight from Miami to Caracas since 2019 were excited to return but anxious about what they would find. For others, passport issues are still a hurdle.
U.K. investigates attacks on Jewish targets for possible links to Iran
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attacks after two men were stabbed in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood of north London.
Russia scales back Victory Day plans as Ukraine’s military reach expands
Moscow is reducing the footprint of its foremost annual military parade amid a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia.
Mali’s junta asked Russians to bring order. Militants just stormed in.
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed the defense minister, a top Moscow ally, and forced Russian mercenaries to retreat, highlighting the Mali-Russia partnership’s failure.
BBC
James stars as Lakers set up Thunder showdown
LeBron James scores 28 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets to set up a Western Conference semi-final play-off against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder.
The striker quietly making a big noise at Arsenal
As Arsenal travel to Lyon in the Champions League semi-final second leg, BBC Sport assesses the importance of unsung striker Stina Blackstenius.
'Shy' Anderson on England nerves and becoming a leader
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson tells Kelly Somers about coming out of his shell to become a leader.
These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads
Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK.
'If we sleep they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.
'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack
British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.
Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests
The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.
The Papers: 'Burnham plans to return' and 'Four weeks from crunch'
Labour grandee Andy Burnham "plans to return to Westminster" and oil crunch looms lead Saturday's papers.
Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.
US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.
The Independent
Bayesian superyacht sinking ‘not caused by storm’, says preliminary report
Billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter were killed in the incident
Trump says it’s ‘treasonous’ to say US not winning war in Iran
Donald Trump told a Florida crowd that it is “treasonous” to say the US is not winning the war in Iran.
Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Tehran offer as he rules out ‘early’ end to war
Trump says he is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany after Pentagon calls out 'inappropriate and unhelpful' comments
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch daytime assault on Ukrainian city with hundreds of drones
Over 400 drones were launched at the country in broad daylight
Fuel crisis uncertainty looms as Croatia gears up for the summer tourism season
Summer is a few months away, but the streets of Croatia’s old town of Dubrovnik are already teeming with tourists
Starmer urges ban on some protests in antisemitism crackdown
The prime minister called on marchers who hear chants of ‘globalise the Intifada’ to stop and ask themselves ‘why am I not calling this out?’
Florida traffic stop turns weird as police discover 13 live zip-tied iguanas hidden in truck
The iguanas were taken to a shelter afterward
Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas
Spirit Airlines appears closer to a shutdown as time dwindles for a government bailout
Cash-strapped Spirit Airlines appeared closer to a shutdown after Friday came and went without a needed government bailout
Pope Leo appoints three bishops critical of Trump amid feud with White House officials
Pope Leo has criticized the Iran war and said he isn’t afraid of the Trump administration
