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CBC.ca

11 confirmed dead in Washington state chemical accident
The death toll from a chemical tank rupture in the U.S. state of Washington climbed to 11 as crews recovered the bodies of all nine missing people, authorities said on Saturday.

France detains hundreds of rioters after PSG wins Champions League
Fans began celebrating in Paris after the final whistle Saturday evening in Budapest, Hungary, where Paris Saint-Germain won by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final.

Why attending university closer to home could be a game changer for Inuit
For most Inuit in Canada heading to university means leaving your homeland, culture and traditions. The barriers are many. But Inuit have a solution. They're building their own university founded on Inuit values and culture located in Canada's Arctic.

How to watch Jupiter and Venus as they join in the sky this week
You may have noticed two bright "stars" in the west after sunset. Those aren't stars but rather two planets: Jupiter and Venus. And they're on their way for a beautiful meet-up in the days ahead.

For 40 years, Iran banned women from soccer stadiums. This woman fought back
For years, Maryam Shojaei could only dream of watching her brother play soccer inside Tehran’s Azadi Stadium as he led the Iranian national team to repeated victories. But since she was one of the country's 41 million million, she was banned. Then, she fought back.

Prince William says he wants to embrace 'change for good.' Now he's putting some of his land up for sale
For a while now, Prince William has talked about doing things differently and embracing "change for good." What that means for the heir to the throne will only emerge in time, but one possibility appeared when a report surfaced that his private estate, the Duchy of Cornwall, will sell 20 per cent of its property over the next decade.

Dennis Hull, former NHL star who helped Canada win '72 Summit Series, dead at 81
Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with Chicago and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday night, according to brother Garry. He was 81.

2 men found guilty of killing Good Samaritan in roadside shooting near Calgary
Arthur Penner and Elijah Strawberry have been found guilty of second-degree murder and armed robbery for the fatal shooting of Colin Hough on a rural road near Calgary in August 2024.

Trump may cancel 250th U.S. anniversary concerts after artists drop out, give speech instead
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he's considering cancelling a series of concerts commemorating the country's 250th anniversary after a number of artists dropped out, and he may give a speech instead.
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Toronto Star

Former federal MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay wins B.C. Conservative race
VANCOUVER - Former federal MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay has won the race to replace former British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad on the fourth ballot, beating commentator Caroline Elliott.

Two in hospital, one critical, after multi-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Mississauga
All eastbound collector lanes on Highway 401 at Mississauga Road were closed following the collision Saturday night.

Dennis Hull, who starred for the Blackhawks and helped Canada win the '72 Summit Series, dies at 81
CHICAGO (AP) — Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday night, according to brother Garry. He was 81.

Police dispose of military artifact found in Mississauga backyard
Residents were asked to shelter in place or evacuate the area for several hours on Saturday.

How the Toronto Pride Hockey Tournament became a catalyst for trans players to reconnect with the game
The inclusive sporting event for queer women and trans athletes, brings together over 250 queer women, trans, non-binary and two-spirit players.

Man dead, child airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries in collision
A 34-year-old man is dead and a child was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle collision in Lombardy, Ont.

Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
The Supreme Court invalidated only the country-by-country tariff rates Trump set by citing the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Man dead after being shot ‘steps from his home’ in North York
Three suspects fled the scene at Sheppard Avenue West and Magellan Drive in a dark-coloured car Friday night, police said.

Passing motorcyclist helps N.S. kidnapping victim as man and woman face charges
HALIFAX - RCMP have charged a man and a woman with an alleged kidnapping in Nova Scotia after the victim was helped by a passing motorcyclist.

Why Toronto's Rosedale neighbourhood could be ground zero for AI-powered security in Canada
Toronto's most affluent neighbourhoods are signing up for AI-powered security in hopes of more protection against robberies and home invasions.
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Globe and Mail

Trump to headline America’s 250th anniversary celebration after artists drop out
Several musical guests back out partly over the Great American State Fair’s ties to the U.S. President

Congo Ebola outbreak highlights risk of hunting, eating wild animals
The country’s government confirmed more than 1,000 suspected cases, with at least 220 deaths, since it declared an outbreak on May 15
Broader Canadian citizenship rules draw strong U.S. interest, data shows
Approvals for proof of citizenship by descent have risen by more than 1,000 per month so far this year

Tourism offers a lifeline to Hong Kong’s dwindling open-air food stalls
Dai pai dong have been in decline for years, but locals and visitors alike are keeping them alive
U.S. church leader Doug Wilson declares strong support for Alberta independence movement
Secession is a step toward establishing a government ruled by Christian principles, pastor says

Trump in ‘excellent health’ and ‘fully fit’ to serve, U.S. President’s physician says
Dr. Sean Barbabella performed fourth publicly disclosed medical exam of Trump’s second term
North American-made autos must contain at least 50% U.S. content, Trump negotiators tell Mexico
U.S. fires opening salvo in USMCA review, announces more rounds of bilateral talks without Canada

Giants’ Abdul Carter felt the need to call out Jaxson Dart to show he is against Donald Trump
Linebacker says situation is ‘bigger than football’
UN places Israel and Russia on blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
Latest report contains harrowing descriptions of abuses at the hands of Israeli and Russian armed and security forces
Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from U.S.
The proposal, unveiled during U.S.-Mexico talks this week, has no provision for content from Canada, sources say
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Global News

Russia preparing ‘large-scale’ attack on Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Russia said on Monday it intended to launch "systematic strikes" on targets in the Ukrainian capital and warned foreigners and diplomats to leave.

Canadian drones will head to Ukrainian battlefield under production deal
The defence ministers of Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement to support the co-production of drones on the margins of the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa this week.

Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent grows
Vladimir Kara-Murza told Global News that mounting military and economic failures have stripped away Putin's strongman image and exposed him as 'increasingly weak.'

Anand calls China ties ‘significant,’ says Canada must safeguard ‘values’
Anand made no explicit mention of human rights in her remarks on Friday, coming shortly after confirmation that a Canadian warship transited through the Taiwan Strait last week.

King Arthur manuscript in private hands for 700 years to go on public sale
Touted to sell for upwards of $2.7 million, the document, which will be available for institutions to purchase in July, is believed to be from the 13th or 14th century.

Trump says U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz ‘will now be lifted’
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz "will now be lifted" after a proposed agreement with Iran has been reached.

Ebola outbreak is ‘very complex,’ but ‘can be stopped’, WHO chief says
“To come here is to really show to the community that they’re not alone," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the airport late Thursday.

Bishnoi extortion gang sent letter to Canadian police warning it had 1,000 gunmen
The letter was disclosed at a deportation hearing Thursday for an alleged Edmonton extortion gang member.

Iran, U.S. reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, peace talks: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to approve the agreement, the sources told Reuters, and Iranian state media said the text had not been finalized.

3 people stabbed in an ‘act of terror’ at Swiss train station: authorities
The suspect, who was arrested five minutes after emergency services were alerted, is a 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national who lives in Winterthur.
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New York Times

As Deaths From U.S. Boat Strikes Pass 200, Locals Tally an Even Greater Cost
Residents of coastal communities in Colombia and Ecuador said the airstrike campaign was making many reconsider anything involving the ocean as a livelihood.

Men and Women Should Be Optimists About Love, Not Heteropessimists
“Heteropessimism” is all the rage — but really, there’s never been a better time to be looking for love. Go on, be a hetero-optimist.

In Taiwan, ‘Mainland Spouses’ From China Become a Focus of Infiltration Fears
A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China.

An Afternoon in Brooklyn with Mayor Mamdani and a Bar Full of Arsenal Fans
Zohran Mamdani watched his favorite team, Arsenal, compete for the Champions League title with fans at a bar, getting a rare taste of his old life after a meteoric rise in politics.

11 Dead as All Bodies Recovered After Washington Chemical Explosion
The remains of the two workers who were still missing after the blast this week at a Washington State paper mill were recovered on Saturday, officials said.

Trump Urges Canceling Freedom 250 Concerts After Artists Drop Out
The president had earlier said on social media that he should take the place of “these highly paid, Third Rate ‘Artists,’” saying he gets “larger audiences than Elvis.”

Platner’s Wife Flagged His Sexual Texts With Other Women as Maine Senate Race Began
The wife of Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine, told the campaign he had sent sexual messages to other women.

Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say
His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.

Inside Trump’s Deal With the I.R.S. to Drop His $10 Billion Lawsuit
Discussions among a group of lawyers with allegiance to the president were closely held. Some senior White House officials were said to have felt blindsided as the agreement took shape.

C.I.A. Officer Arrested With Gold Once Worked With No. 2 Pentagon Official
David Rush, a longtime C.I.A. officer, appears to have first had contact with Stephen A. Feinberg during President Trump’s first term. Some officials said the two men were not close.
CNBC

Defense spending, China in Asia and lessons from Ukraine: Takeways from the 2026 IISS Shangri-La Dialogue
The summit sees top world leaders, defence officials and key executives gathering in Singapore from May 29 to 31

This Trump-linked startup plans to put humanoid robots in the military
With ties to the Trump family, Foundation Robotics Labs is aiming to deploy humanoid robots in the military in the next 12 to 18 months.

Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejecting 'neo-militarism' claims
Koizumi calls for transparency and dialog as he addresses tensions in the region.

Two months, $2.6 billion: How NASA ETF turned SpaceX IPO access into a hot retail trade
With Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO ahead, retail investors are rushing into space-themed ETFs including NASA which offers direct access to the rocket company.

Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz might not return to levels seen before the Iran war
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has seriously challenged freedom of navigation in the sea lane, raising questions about the future.

China is 'losing a chance' by not being at the Shangri-La Dialogue: German defense chief
Dialogue is still occurring with the members of the Chinese delegation at the forum, "but of course, it would be better to have it on a higher level,"

Analysis: An end to the Iran war may be just the beginning of a new era of U.S. inequality
Stocks have boomed while consumers have paid the costs of high energy prices.

The Philippines is in for a 'long-term struggle' with China over territory, Manila's defense secretary tells CNBC
The Philippines is going to be locked in a long-term struggle with China over the South China Sea, the country's national defense secretary tells CNBC.

Hegseth praises Asian allies for 'burden-sharing,' calls out China's role in the region
Hegseth said that China cannot impose its hegemony on U.S. partners and allies in the region.

Trump ends Iran meeting without announcing ‘final determination’ on deal
Trump's Truth Social statement left unclear which of his conditions are already part of a deal that negotiators are working on to pause the U.S.-Iran war.
Washington Post

Ukraine turns war into a video game, with points and prizes for kills
Kyiv says the Army of Drones Bonus system, in which points may be redeemed for weapons, is the first of its kind anywhere.

Some Iranians abroad say they’d fight for the regime. Others want to topple it.
Members of the diaspora in Iraq, from Sunni Muslim Kurds in the north to Shiite Persians in the south, are as divided over the war as Iranians back home.

A court in Kenya blocks U.S. plan to keep American Ebola patients in Africa
A facility built by the U.S. military on a Kenyan air base was intended to isolate Americans exposed to Ebola during the growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
BBC

Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit
Scotland's former first minister is challenged by Laura Kuenssberg over the SNP embezzlement scandal, and at times struggles to hold back tears.

Fletcher chosen to replace Gilmour in Scotland squad
Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher is a late replacement for the injured Billy Gilmour in Scotland's World Cup squad.

Watch: Key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's interview with Laura Kuenssberg
Former First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC in her first interview since her estranged husband Peter Murrell pled guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the SNP

Nicola Sturgeon speaks to the BBC
Laura sits down with the former first minister and SNP leader

Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns
The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations
Thousands of officers tried to quell unrest as crowds of fans - some firing flares - celebrated PSG's victory over Arsenal.

Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.

'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years'
Sadie Jefferson started work at the pharmacy, aged 15, back in 1951 and has worked there for 75 years.

Streeting suggests NI cut and North Sea drilling
The former health secretary has been distancing himself from policies pursued by Sir Keir Starmer's government.
The Independent

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century
Drones, 500 officers and Tube closures: Inside one of the Met’s largest policing operations for Arsenal trophy parade
Fans are expected to flood the streets of Islington in what will be a major policing operation
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv denies attacking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with drone
Russian claims Ukrainian drone struck nuclear plant over weekend and damaged part of turbine hall wall

Avoid phoney shamans peddling deadly frog poison ‘detox’, health chiefs warn
Kristian Trend died after using the frog poison in his Leicester flat, his mother said

Iran-US war latest: US forces fire at ship ‘running Hormuz blockade’ while Israel intensifies war in Lebanon
Senior Iranian official accuses Donald Trump of 'betraying diplomacy for third time'

I was jailed for taking pictures in Iran – the next generation is fearless
Tehran-based photographer Tahmineh Monzavi chronicles the lives of young people in Iran who bravely agree to pose for the camera. She tells Caspar Barnes and Moha Tahery what they dream for the future of their country

Trump’s latest health report says he needs to lose weight – but leaves out one notable medical issue
The president’s health assessment made no mention of a previous skin treatment that caused a rash on his neck

Can cigarette maker BAT’s aim to be a mainly ‘smokeless’ business pay off?
The issues facing the industry will come to the fore when the tobacco giant publishes its half year financial results on Tuesday.

Hundreds arrested after violent clashes with French police as PSG fans celebrate Champions League title
Police detained at least 416 people after Paris Saint-Germain secured a second Champions League title win
‘Our village will be ruined by noise or destroyed by a runway’: The impossible future for Heathrow locals
Heathrow’s potential expansion could result in the destruction of the village of Longford but its residents have another more pressing concern, as Dan Haygarth finds out
























