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CBC.ca
White House disputes Iranian state TV reports of terms of deal to end war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. and Iran still have issues to resolve in peace talks, after Washington dismissed an Iranian state television report of a framework deal to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within a month and to lift a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ships.
Quebec politicians fight for right to have Canadiens watch party in the Outaouais
Provincial politicians in Quebec have unanimously backed a motion calling for the National Hockey League to allow public Montreal Canadiens watch parties in the Outaouais.
B.C. residents asked to report excessively loud boats to help shape rules for next year
Regulations on noisy boat engines and exhaust are expected, and advocates are urging people to report noisy boats this year to shape next year's enforcement.
Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft
Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.
5 people found alive after a week trapped in a cave in central Laos
Five villagers stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week were found alive, rescuers said Wednesday, but two others are missing.
Man killed in Sask. bear attack identified as MMA fighter Hrishikesh Koloth from India
The man killed in a rare fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan on May 8 wanted to be an MMA fighter. Originally from Kerala, India, Hrishikesh Koloth, 27, was working at a uranium exploration site in northern Saskatchewan when he was attacked by the bear.
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Toronto Star
Steven Guilbeault officially announces upcoming resignation from Parliament
The former environment minister confirmed widely reported rumours with a social media post Wednesday, saying he would be resigning his Montreal seat this summer.
Former Toronto mayoral candidate to run for Etobicoke council seat: 'I want to bring a close to Ford Nation'
Chloe Brown came in third place in 2022 and in seventh place in 2023.
Navdeep Bains kicks off Ontario Liberal leadership campaign
The former federal industry minister is in Windsor on Wednesday as he launches his campaign for the provincial party's crown with a tour of Ontario.
Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah
Israel launched broad strikes on Lebanon as Hezbollah said its fighters clashed with Israeli forces beyond an Israeli-declared "yellow line" in the south despite a ceasefire.
Toronto gas prices to drop 10 cents Thursday. Why you might want to wait to fill up
The drop at the pumps would mark the lowest gas prices have been since April.
Doug Ford gave mayors powers to build homes. Join us to discuss what they actually did
This live event has ended. Check out the comments section to see how David Rider and Kate Allen answered readers' questions
8 teens arrested in Ontario car theft, organized crime investigation: police
They say they have charged nine people believed to be responsible for more than 112 car thefts in the Niagara Region, the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding communities including Hamilton, London and Waterloo.
Uganda closes its border with Congo as cases of a rare Ebola type surge
The number of suspected cases in eastern Congo is nearing 1,000, with at least 220 suspected deaths.
Carney government buying surveillance planes from Swedish company Saab
The GlobalEye plane will use a Canadian-made airplane body from Quebec’s Bombardier, with 20 per cent content from the U.S., Carney announced Wednesday.
How is your city using strong mayor powers? Search our exclusive database of 4,242 decisions across Ontario
Doug Ford's government passed legislation that gave mayors unprecedented new powers. A Toronto Star analysis shows how they are being used.
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Globe and Mail
Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals as Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha begins
Physically demanding Hajj is held in intense heat this year, which appeared to take a toll on some as they moved between holy sites
Tony Blair scolds Britain’s Labour Party for policy failures in a fast-changing world
Former PM says party should look to Canada and centrist governments of Europe as models
Iranians back online after monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions
Decision to lift some restrictions comes as negotiators appear to be closing in on a more permanent truce to end the war
U.S. will need years to replenish stockpiles of key weapons used in Iran war, analysis finds
Trump and Hegseth have insisted the U.S. is capable of fighting any war and have pushed defence contractors to speed up munitions production
U.S. planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola
Kenya has not yet approved the plan and wants the facility to be open to all nationalities, sources say
Uganda closes border with Congo as it tries to contain spread of rare type of Ebola
Travel across the Congo border will be authorized only in emergency cases, including for the outbreak response, cargo or security reasons
Countries step up precautions amid Ebola outbreak
A growing Ebola outbreak in Africa is prompting wider global precautions, as health authorities race to contain its spread involving the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Miley Cyrus receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Miley Cyrus says her Hollywood Walk of Fame star represents 'an accumulation of devotion' and hopes her art 'awakens something raw and imperfect and sexy and glamorous and joyful in times that need it.'
Trump-endorsed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas Senate race
Texas Attorney-General Ken Paxton ousted four-term U.S. Senator John Cornyn on Tuesday, riding President Donald Trump's endorsement to a runoff victory for the Republican Senate nomination, U.S. media projected.
Hamas confirms Israeli air strikes killed its new military leader in Gaza
Mohammed Odeh died Tuesday along with his wife and two of his children
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Global News
Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes’ in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Speaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war, Trump expressed confidence that a deal is near.
BTS releasing limited edition hotteok-flavoured Oreos for 13th anniversary
In a nod to classic South Korean street food, the BTS cookies are flavoured like hotteok brown sugar pancakes and filled with sweet cream.
Ferrari’s stock fell after launching its first-ever EV. What’s going on?
Ferrari's stock has been tanking Tuesday, one day after the automaker unveiled its first-ever fully electric passenger vehicle, called the Luce.
Intense European heat wave scorches as multiple countries report deaths
Experts say unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that sometimes strike at abnormal times and in unusual places are putting more people in danger.
Starbucks Korea criticized over ‘Tank Day’ ad evoking deadly 1980s uprising
In an apology, Starbucks South Korea's parent company chairman Chung Yong-jin asked the public not to take their anger out on Starbucks employees and front-of-house workers.
Spanish government confirms new case of hantavirus linked to cruise ship
Spain's Ministry of Health said that a new positive hantavirus case has been confirmed in one of the individuals remaining in preventive quarantine at Gómez Ulla Hospital.
U.S. says it carried out strikes in southern Iran, including on missile sites
Further details were not immediately available, including more specifics on the threats from Iran and what this means for negotiations
‘Married at First Sight’ pulls episodes over cast member rape allegations
The accusations were first presented to Channel 4 'against a small number of past contributors' in April. The broadcaster says those cast members have denied the allegations.
India minister seeks to build on trade ties reset by recent Carney visit
India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in Canada for meetings on trade and investment this week, as the two countries work toward a new free trade agreement.
Gunmen attack Congo hospital treating Ebola patients over relatives’ bodies
The gunfire attack was the third violent incident within four days at Congo health facilities amid the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.
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New York Times
Matthew Perry’s Personal Assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison
Kenneth Iwamasa injected Mr. Perry with the ketamine that killed him. He is the last of five defendants to be sentenced in the case.
Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.
Judge Dismisses 2 Indictments in FIFA Bribery Case
The decision marked an end to a significant part of a broader corruption investigation that rocked the soccer world more than a decade ago.
Writing Is Fundamental to How We Think
A.I. can be a crutch that hurts our ability to think creatively.
Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated’ Profit Margin, Government Analysis Finds
The firm that was given a no-bid contract to fix the troubled landmark is charging 20 percent. The typical profit margin is 6 percent to 12 percent, internal records show.
Knicks Fans Confront High Ticket Prices for NBA Finals Games at MSG
New York Knicks fans, still celebrating the team making it to the N.B.A. finals, are confronting high ticket prices for the games at Madison Square Garden.
’60 Minutes’ Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss
Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.
Global Supply Shortages Deepen as War Drags On, Risking Jobs and Growth
After three months, the fallout of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is spreading, with developing countries bearing the brunt of the shortfall.
Uganda Closes Border With Congo as Ebola Fears Rise
Seven confirmed cases of the virus have already been reported in Kampala, the capital, but officials say the country has robust disease surveillance.
The Viruses Causing New Outbreaks Are Much Less Familiar to Science
The types of Ebola and hantavirus worrying officials are very different from the species identified decades ago, raising new questions about how to respond.
CNBC
Oil prices fall more than 5% after Rubio says U.S. will give Iran talks 'every chance to succeed'
U.S. crude oil prices trim losses as traders assess whether U.S. is nearing a deal with Iran that would restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Republicans stare down inflation abyss with midterms fast approaching
Republicans are struggling to find a clear message to battle high prices as President Trump pushes for funding for a White House ballroom.
Dulux maker's stock soars 20% after takeover bid from major rival; oil holds below $100
European stocks closed in positive territory on Wednesday as regional investors assess the latest military operations against Iran.
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan Chase could spend $20 billion on acquisition: 'We are on the lookout'
A $20 billion deal would be among the largest in JPMorgan's history and could invite regulatory scrutiny given its position as the largest U.S. bank by assets.
Treasury yields tick lower as investors stay optimistic on Iran peace deal prospects despite U.S. strikes
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for mortgages and other loans — fell almost 2 basis points to 4.475%.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors weigh Iran tensions and ceasefire talks
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed recent U.S. military action in Iran.
Piper Sandler says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for months and oil to hit new highs
Prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz could send crude oil prices to new highs this summer.
Federal judge had sex in chambers with high-ranking police officer, panel says
The judge sits in a district court in either Alabama, Georgia or Florida, but their name is being kept secret by a disciplinary panel.
Your AI agent can now trade for you on Robinhood. And buy stuff with your credit card too
The new products allow customers to create AI assistants capable of carrying out investing strategies or spending instructions with minimal human involvement.
Energy shock starts to bite in Europe: UK household bills set for 'deeply unwelcome' 2-year high
“Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price we pay for energy,” the head of the U.K.’s energy regulator said.
Washington Post
Lebanon ceasefire falters as Trump pushes for Iran deal
Israel is “deepening its operation” in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
False Ebola claims run wild as Congo outbreak worsens
Distrust and violence flare in the Democratic Republic of Congo as false claims spread that the outbreak — and the disease itself — is a hoax.
To repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry
The top U.S. diplomat visited the world’s largest democracy in a bid to reverse soured relations over Trump’s tariff agenda and embrace of Pakistan.
Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran
The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to end the war.
U.S. allies in Asia are trying to shield themselves from Trump’s unpredictability
President Donald Trump’s seeming ambivalence about the value of allies has created a sense of urgency among nations with close U.S. ties.
BBC
Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months for role in actor's death
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.
Barca agree £69m-plus deal with Newcastle for Gordon
Barcelona agree a deal worth more than £70m with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon.
Rybakina out in biggest French Open upset so far
World number two Elena Rybakina suffers a second-round defeat by Yuliia Starodubtseva in the biggest French Open upset so far.
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
Migrants jailed and charged after bank holiday crossings
It comes after nearly 1,000 people arrived in the UK on small boats between Friday and Monday.
Sooryavanshi, 15, stuns again in IPL eliminator
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produces his latest extraordinary innings by hitting 97 from just 29 balls in the Indian Premier League eliminator.
Mensik collapses on court as heatwave continues
Jakub Mensik collapses on court and Novak Djokovic swelters for almost four hours as players are made to work hard on another hot Paris day at the French Open.
Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.
Israel strikes Tyre after ordering evacuation of south Lebanon city
Israel's military says it struck Hezbollah targets after telling residents it would "act forcefully" against the group.
Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told
Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster.
The Independent
Nine still missing in Washington plant explosion as officials say no hope for survivors
Ten people were sent to the hospital, including two who later died, after a 900,000-gallon tank filled with white liquor ruptured
Michigan art camp to demolish lodge formerly named after Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein himself attended the Interlochen Arts Camp as a teenager in 1967
Mandelson failed security vetting for US ambassador role over links to figures in China, Russia and Israel
Concerns were raised over Peter Mandelson’s security vetting because of links to a Chinese finance minister, a sanctions-hit Russian oligarch and a former Israeli military intelligence general
Trump sends crushing message to Republicans: ‘I don’t care about the midterms’
President’s comments came less than a day after scandal-plagued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton knocked off incumbent Republican senator John Cornyn in a costly primary battle
How the redistricting battle is taking shape ahead of midterms
This extensive redistricting effort, which is still unfolding, could significantly alter the political landscape
Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption prosecution
A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments
Wes Streeting casts off ‘Blairite’ image with scathing attack on Tony Blair
The former health secretary and Labour leadership hopeful has attacked Sir Tony Blair’s 5,600 word essay for failing to mention ‘inequality’ and taken a side swipe over the Iraq war
South African government rejects US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people
The administration announced it would admit an additional 10,000 white South Africans as refugees this year
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Trump Mobile investigating leak that plastered customer names across the internet
The security risk is the latest issue for the Trump family’s troubled phone company, which has faced delays and bad PR for backing away from a made in America pledge
Trump’s beloved hometown paper shreds him over $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund and his and sons’ stock deals: ‘Looks terrible’
‘None of it is a good look, however legal or aboveboard it may in fact be,’ the editorial board wrote
