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CBC.ca
Couple accused in international kidnapping case used fake Canadian camping trip as cover story: prosecutors
A couple from the United States is facing international kidnapping charges after prosecutors claimed they took a 10-year-old child to Cuba to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, allegedly deceiving the child's biological mother with a fake Canadian camping trip to get there.
Alberta pipeline could receive federal financing through Indigenous loan guarantee program: energy minister
Canada's energy minister said public dollars could flow to Alberta's potential bitumen pipeline to the Pacific Coast through the federal government's Indigenous Loan Guarantee program.
MrBeast's production company sued over alleged sexual harassment
A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast's media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave and following years of what she described as sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire for another 3 weeks, Trump says
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk announced as part of a crew heading to the International Space Station
Hot off the heels of the Artemis II mission around the moon that included Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, another Canadian has been announced for another space mission.
FIFA makes more World Cup tickets available, but soccer fans criticize lack of transparency
FIFA's release of a new tranche of World Cup tickets has left some fans fuming about a perceived lack of transparency in how seats are being sold, given that premium seating options now on offer were not available previously.
This video of Boston Marathon runners helping a man cross the finish line will heal you
When Ajay Haridasse's legs gave out within sight of the Boston Marathon finish line, two other runners sacrificed their personal bests to help him finish the race.
Dean Penney gave police an exact location to search for Jennifer Hillier-Penney’s body. It came up empty
The RCMP made six missions to search for Jennifer Hillier-Penney's body in the waters near Hare Bay Islands off St. Anthony, N.L., and searched over 130 points of interest. In his testimony in Corner Brook Supreme Court on Thursday, RCMP Cpl. Steven Hatch said the searches came up with nothing.
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Toronto Star
Appoint more Conservative senators, Pierre Poilievre tells Mark Carney
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney should appoint more Tories to the Senate, arguing that the opposition voices Canadians voted for at the ballot box ought to be properly represented across Canada's Parliament.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk joins NASA's SpaceX mission
In Kutryk's first space mission, he will conduct experiments focusing on health-related research, space station maintenance and operations activities, the Canadian Space Agency says.
Doug Ford accused of ‘land grab’ with bill to seize Toronto’s role at Billy Bishop airport
Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives tabled the Building Billy Bishop Airport Act on Thursday, formalizing the takeover of the municipality's role in the tripartite agreement that governs the airport.
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
The two countries agreed to extend the initial 10-day ceasefire, which took effect last Friday and had been due to expire on Monday, after talks at the White House on Thursday, Trump said.
Mark Carney blasts U.S. over 'violations of our trade deal'
Prime minister takes issue with American complaints about “trade irritants” like Canadian dairy quotas and provincial bans on U.S. alcohol.
Drake music video’s ‘shock and awe’ explosion leads Toronto council to ask for better warnings
Coun. James Pasternak (York Centre) says residents were shaken by the explosion at Downsview Park on April 16 linked to a Drake video shoot.
Canadian travel to U.S. declines for 14th consecutive month as overseas travel sees jump
Canadians took 6.8 per cent more overseas trips in February than they did the year before.
Drake caused another stink in Toronto after smelly seats he froze in ‘Iceman’ stunt were removed from a Raptors game
Sportscaster says chemical odour from "frozen" courtside chairs led to player complaints, the latest in a string of viral mishaps.
Parliamentary record contradicts Liberal MP's claim about forced labour comments
Michael Ma was given the opportunity to correct the official transcript of his comments in a Parliamentary committee meeting and didn’t do so, the office of the Speaker of the House of Commons said.
Ford government passes bill gutting Ontario freedom-of-information access
An angry Premier Doug Ford lashed out at criticisms as his government passed its controversial budget bill retroactively.
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Globe and Mail
With arms shipments and military training, Russia deepens its influence across Africa
Moscow is taking advantage of a vacuum left by the Trump administration
U.S. soldier charged for alleged $400,000 Polymarket bet on Maduro removal
Soldier, identified as Gannon Ken Van Dyke, took part in January capture of Maduro
Iranian boat swarms add to Hormuz shipping threats
Iran's use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz could undermine suggestions U.S. forces have disabled its naval threat and reveals the challenges facing reopening one of the world's most important oil export routes.
U.S. Senate advances $70-billion funding plan for ICE, Border Patrol
U.S. Senate Republicans voted on Thursday to advance a US$70-billion plan to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agencies for the next three years, ignoring demands from Democrats for guardrails on immigration enforcement agents and their operations.
Massive kraken-like octopus may have ruled the seas during age of dinosaurs
Ancient octopuses boasted eight arms and long bodies that extended more than 18 metres
New Zealand sees results in fight to save its strange, wonderful birds
Behind its predator-proof fence, the Zealandia eco-sanctuary helps species recover
U.S. reclassifies some marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug
The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday that it was immediately loosening restrictions on some marijuana products and accelerating the process of reclassifying the drug as less dangerous in one of the biggest changes to U.S. drug policy in decades.
Zelensky says the EU's €90-billion loan is a 'strong' decision
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the European Union’s approval of a €90-billion loan package a 'strong and fundamental decision' on Thursday.
U.S. Justice Department’s watchdog to review release of Epstein files
It will focus on how the department collected, reviewed and redacted materials in preparation for release
Italians quick to reject Trump envoy’s suggestion that team should replace Iran at World Cup
Plan seems to be effort to repair ties between Italy and U.S. after President’s attacks against Pope Leo XIV
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Global News
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to extend Hezbollah ceasefire for 3 weeks
Trump said a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States on Thursday went 'very well,' leading to the extension of the ceasefire set to expire Monday.
Tourist charged after damaging Neptune statue following ‘pre-marital dare’
The tourist, identified as a 28-year-old woman, intended to 'touch' the statue's carved private parts, officials said.
White House accuses China of theft of AI technology ahead of summit
The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it opposes "the baseless allegations," adding that Beijing "attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights."
Prince Harry makes surprise Kyiv visit, calls on U.S. to do more for Ukraine
Harry, whose visit comes as the country endures its fifth year of war with Russia, said it was 'good to be back in Ukraine' upon arrival at the city's main railway station.
‘Shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying sea mines, Trump tells military
“I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be...that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump posted.
Ukraine gets US$106B loan package from EU after Hungary changes vote
The measures were prepared early this year and set to be announced in February to mark the fourth anniversary of the conflict, but Hungary and Slovakia had opposed the move.
The U.K. just banned smoking for life for youth. Should Canada do the same?
The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.
Iran attacks 3 ships hours after Trump announces ceasefire extension
Iranian media said the Revolutionary Guard had seized two of the ships, marking a further escalation, though the White House said the seizures didn't violate ceasefire terms.
‘China is not a solution’ to Canada’s problems with the U.S., Kovrig says
Michael Kovrig said Ottawa's new China strategy is a 'risky play' that will not be viewed well by Washington and could threaten trade talks.
‘Horrible scene’: Vancouver group was visiting Mexico pyramid when shots rang out
A Canadian woman was killed in the shooting, four people were injured by gunfire and two were injured by falls, according to the Mexico State Secretariat of Security.
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New York Times
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in planning to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
1 Killed and 5 Injured as Shooting Erupts at Mall in Louisiana
The chief of the Baton Rouge Police Department said during a brief news conference on Thursday that the shooting appeared “targeted.”
How the Brothers Behind Manhattan’s Aicon Art Gallery Found Themselves in Infinite Feuds
For a decade and a half, Prajit and Projjal Dutta have led the market for South Asian art in the United States. Now they rarely speak to each other, except through lawyers.
U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War
Commanders are concerned about the Pentagon’s shift of long-range precision weapons from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, congressional officials say.
Trump Officials Investigate N.Y.C. Schools Over Pro-Palestinian Group
The federal Department of Education said it would begin a civil rights investigation, reviewing teachings by a group known as N.Y.C. Educators for Palestine.
Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74
He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.
Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It?
First of all, it isn’t dust. It’s Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks.
How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.
Trump Says Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Is Extended
Also, America’s premier opera company has money troubles. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
Nike to Cut 1,400 Jobs as Part of Its Turnaround Plan
Most of the layoffs will affect tech workers as the athletic giant tries to reverse a yearslong sales slump. It’s the second round of cuts this year.
CNBC
Japan core inflation accelerates after five months as Iran war stokes energy worries
Government data showed the inflation figure — which strips out prices of fresh food — was in line with the 1.8% expected by economists polled by Reuters.
Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension fails to calm investors
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower as investors remained cautious despite a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
U.S. soldier arrested for $400K winning Polymarket bets on Maduro capture, DOJ says
The arrest comes as concerns have grown about people with inside information making bets on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction markets.
Spirit Airlines lawyer says cash 'not going to last for very much longer,' but government rescue on the table
Spirit Airlines confirmed it is in talks with the Trump administration for a rescue package.
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said.
Nike cuts 1,400 roles in second round of layoffs this year
Nike announced 1,400 layoffs, primarily in its technology department, on Thursday after cutting 775 jobs in January.
Meta will cut 10% of workforce as company pushes deeper into AI
Meta plans to lay off 10% of its workforce, about 8,000 employees, as the company continues to ramp up investments in artificial intelligence.
Treasury yields move higher as oil prices rise amid U.S.-Iran standoff
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — rose as Middle East tensions flared again.
Brent oil tops $105 as tensions simmer in Strait of Hormuz, Israel threatens attacks
Oil prices are rising again as tensions escalate in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
OpenAI announces GPT-5.5, its latest artificial intelligence model
The model is better at coding, using computers and pursuing deeper research capabilities, OpenAI says.
Washington Post
Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire for three weeks, Trump says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.
Trump intends to invite Putin to G-20 summit in Miami, officials say
The Russian leader has not yet committed to attend the annual gathering of world leaders, which is scheduled for December at the president’s Doral golf resort.
Third U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in waters near Iran
The path of the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East has been closely watched as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran.
On Africa trip, the ‘quiet pope’ adopts a confident global voice
Pope Leo XIV shed his previous image as he denounced war in the Middle East and responded assertively to criticism by President Donald Trump.
Trump ally asked FIFA to have Italy replace Iran at World Cup
Italian officials expressed no interest in a substitution that would give Italy’s national team a charitable berth after failing to qualify for the tournament.
Lebanon looks to Trump for ‘leverage over Israel’ with ceasefire set to expire
As talks resume, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told The Post any deal requires a “full withdrawal” of Israeli forces after Israel seized a “buffer zone” in Lebanon.
Iran says it seized 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz, hours after Trump’s ceasefire extension
Iran seized two container ships in the contested strait, state media said, further complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war that began Feb. 28.
Clearing Strait of Hormuz of mines could take 6 months, Pentagon tells Congress
The Pentagon assessment, shared in a classified briefing for lawmakers, suggests gasoline and oil prices could remain elevated through the midterm elections.
Trump administration halts shipments of U.S. cash to Iraq
The move, affecting about $500M in proceeds from Iraqi oil sales, comes as Washington pushes for a new prime minister who will dismantle Iranian-aligned militias.
Ukraine will get $105 billion loan after Hungary drops opposition, E.U. says
The chief opponent of the loan, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, lost his campaign for reelection this month.
BBC
Assisted dying bill to run out of time as Lords hold final debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
Robertson wins as Crucible seeds record equalled
Neil Robertson defeats Pang Junxu 10-6 to ensure a Crucible record-equalling 15 seeded players are into the World Championship second round.
Littler cuts gap to Clayton with win in Liverpool
Luke Littler strengthens his grip on a play-off place in the Premier League with an impressive 6-1 win over Jonny Clayton.
PM's ex-chief of staff says he doesn't recognise claims about his behaviour
Morgan McSweeney speaks publicly for the first time about his departure from Downing Street.
US government watchdog to investigate Epstein files release
The justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.
No rape took place outside Epsom church, say police
The force says the woman concerned had injured her head on a night out and made 'a confused report'.
Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history?
China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong – the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world champion.
Donald Trump gets on the phone... with Sarah
The president talks to Americast’s Sarah Smith about Starmer, the King and Iran.
The Independent
Ministers told British public must be better protected after UK Biobank breach
Dame Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the science, innovation and technology committee, said the breach was ‘another blow to public confidence’
Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport
Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport
Trump’s Justice Department identifies almost 400 people it wants to strip citizenship from and deport
The Trump administration frames the issue as ‘rooting out’ criminals who defrauded the naturalization process
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool gets a blue coating as Trump tackles renovation project
President Donald Trump is having the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coated in a swimming pool surface hued in “American flag blue,” covering a decades-old granite surface that he said was “leaking like a sieve” and would take years to replace
Pete Hegseth ‘butted heads’ with Navy secretary over shipbuilding and push to ignore judge’s orders before firing: reports
Phelan’s dismissal marks the second major leadership shake-up at the Pentagon during the Iran war
Former Brexit boss says Britain should rejoin EU after failed ‘heady promises’
Philip Rycroft said the British public was ‘falling out of love’ with Brexit
Starmer-Mandelson latest: McSweeney denies pressuring civil servants on US ambassador vetting
Morgan McSweeney resigned in February over his role in the appointment
Former owner of ‘Home Alone’ house found dead in nearby nature preserve after child sex crime charges
Investigators in Lake Forest, Illinois, say they do not suspect foul play
US special forces soldier arrested after Trump’s DOJ says he won $400,000 betting on Maduro raid
Gannon Ken Van Dyke is accused of making more than a dozen Polymarket bets on the ousted Venezuelan leader’s capture
Boy, 13, among rising number of males blackmailed in sextortion scam
The age range of victims spanned from a 13-year-old to a 70-year-old
