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CBC.ca
End of ceasefire deadline looms as Russia, Ukraine blame each other for continued attacks
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was due to expire Monday with both sides accusing each other of breaching the 72-hour arrangement, as American and European officials considered how they might steer the warring countries into further talks.
How N.S. municipalities are preparing for drought and dry wells
There is currently a patchwork approach to drought across the province, with some municipalities taking action, and others yet to start conversations about long-term plans.
Assault, harassment charges against Ottawa police officer stem from alleged intimate partner violence
CBC News has learned that recent criminal charges against an Ottawa Police Service officer relate to alleged intimate partner violence and involve a police-issued Glock pistol.
I left home to prove I was independent. Coming back was braver
When Jumol Royes left home for school in Ottawa in midlife, he sought independence. But being there taught him just how much he relied on the community he had back home.
Canadiens beat Sabres 6-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the second-round
The Montreal Canadiens now have a 2-1 lead in their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres after a convincing 6-2 win in Game 3 at the Bell Centre Sunday.
Charge return to Walter Cup Final after finishing off Fleet in double-overtime thriller
The Ottawa Charge are returning to the Walter Cup Final for a second straight season. Michela Cava scored at 1:12 of the second overtime to earn Ottawa a thrilling 4-3 win over the Boston Fleet. The Charge won the best-of-five semifinal series in four games.
Tick invasion: New species bring new risks to Canada
There are already 40 different types of ticks in Canada, with more species expected to migrate north. For The National, CBC’s Tom Murphy goes to the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre (CTRIC) to find out more about the evolving risk.
As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends
"How do I meet new people?" That question — especially for adults — is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they're making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.
Casper the foster mom owl has raised hundreds of rescued owlets as her own
Casper is currently fostering four owlets, demonstrating important skills like flying, hunting, and fearing humans.
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Toronto Star
Doug Ford touts achievements in new social media video amid plunging poll numbers
Ford notes in the video that his three-term Progressive Conservatives have "never raised a tax."
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Sunday accused Kyiv of committing more than 1,000 ceasefire violations, state media reported.
'Numerous failure controls' and 'non-compliance' — what the audit of Conestoga College found that prompted the province to take it over
The damning details in a recent, confidential two-part audit of the Kitchener-area college rate the school as "high" risk, according to executive summaries obtained by the Star.
Dining out with pets in Toronto: Ask Karon Liu for rules, patio tips, and top spots
On Tuesday May 12 at noon, food reporter Karon Liu will take on reader questions about dining out with pets in Toronto
Longtime CTV journalist to run for Toronto city council seat
Natalie Johnson confirms weeks of speculation, will run to become next councillor for Beaches-East York.
'AI will disrupt possibly every job that exists today.' Microsoft Canada president on why that's a good thing
Ottawa native Matt Milton, who cut his tech teeth at IBM before joining Microsoft last summer, says he understands the skepticism over artificial intelligence, but says in will help 'build the future we want.'
Firing dozens of workers has put Bell on the wrong side of public opinion — but it’s on the right side of the law
Employees who violate their company's code of conduct risk being disciplined or even terminated with cause.
Live Nation is challenging a $900 city fine for that late-night System of a Down show
System of a Down blew past Rogers Stadium's 11 p.m. noise exemption permit during a concert on Sept. 5, 2025. Live Nation says the show was postponed due to dangerous weather conditions.
A skydiving accident cost him his legs. He didn't let it slow him down
Canadian Paralympian Tyler Turner's new TV series "All In" shows that challenges for athletes with disabilities aren't always what people might expect.
Toronto exes are sharing the dog after a breakup. Inside the rise of 'pet-nups'
From splitting vet bills to alternating weekends, more Toronto exes are choosing to co-parent rather than walking away.
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Globe and Mail
British PM Starmer pledges to move U.K. closer to EU in bid to save leadership
Labour Party Leader promises interventionist policies after acknowledging growing discontent from backbench MPs
Philippine presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached a second time, awaits Senate trial
Vice-President Sara Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, was impeached over suspected wealth and threats to the President
Iran’s response to peace proposal ‘unacceptable,’ Trump says, raising fears Hormuz will stay closed
Month-long ceasefire on verge of unravelling, sending oil prices higher
Iran and U.S. at an impasse ahead of Trump’s China trip
Trump expected to ask Xi to pressure Iran into making concessions and end the current limbo
Two passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation
Health officials say risk to public remains low as countries work to repatriate passengers
'Unacceptable': Trump rejects Iran's response to U.S. peace proposal
President Donald Trump on Sunday rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal for peace talks to end the war, as two ships were allowed to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
With mountains bare of snow, Western U.S. states brace for a bad wildfire season
Dry conditions raise alarms from Oregon to New Mexico, but many factors will decide where and how forests will ignite
Former Atlanta, Toronto manager Bobby Cox dies at 84
Skipper led Atlanta to a World Series title in 1995
Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in crackdown on banned online gambling
Jakarta arrests made in area investigators describe as a hub for more than 70 online gambling websites
Trump holds weakened hand in return trip to China as war in Iran drags on
Beijing’s deep economic ties to Iran and trade tensions over tariff threats could give Xi leverage over U.S. President
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Global News
Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as ceasefire grows uncertain
The Middle East could tip back into open warfare and prolong the worldwide energy crisis, with Iran’s hold on the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S.’s blockade of Iranian ports.
Canada gave citizenship to a terrorist. Revoking it has been ‘ridiculously’ slow
Why does the it take the government so long to take back citizenship from those who should never have received it?
Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal, Trump calls it ‘unacceptable’
Washington’s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and roll back Iran’s nuclear program, an issue that Tehran would rather discuss later.
1st plane carrying hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers leaves for Madrid
Spanish nationals were the first to leave the MV Hondius, which remains anchored off Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off West Africa's coast.
‘We have to take risks again’: Carney speaks at Toronto global summit
Global political leaders and policy experts including Mark Carney, Obama, gather in Toronto Saturday for a summit focused on the economy, democracy and digital transformation.
Canada doubling down on work to reunite Ukrainian children ‘stolen’ by Russia: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's ongoing work to secure the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russian officials.
Calgary-based South Bow says demand strong for oil shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast
Calgary-based pipeline company South Bow says the recent turmoil in the middle east has customers clamouring for more oil from its pipeline network.
U.S. fires on 2 Iranian tankers as it awaits ‘serious offer’ from Tehran
The attacks and an overnight exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect.
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire for Victory Day weekend
Trump added in his social media announcement that such a halt to hostilities could be the 'beginning of the end' of the long war between Russia and Ukraine.
China has outlawed companies from AI-based layoffs. Should Canada follow?
A Chinese court sided with a senior technology worker who was fired after he refused a reduced salary and job transfer when his company sought to automate his role with AI.
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New York Times
Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
The health authorities are working to calm fears and contain the rare virus. Three passengers died after traveling on the ship, and several others fell ill or tested positive.
A List of 100 Best Restaurants? For These Marathon Eaters, It’s a Dare.
As rankings proliferate, a cadre of completists have made it their mission to sample every single place on them.
Where Are the Passengers of the Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Now?
Nearly two dozen countries were moving to repatriate their citizens who were aboard the cruise ship where three passengers died in a hantavirus outbreak.
Retail Giants Spend Billions to Make Stores Look Nicer
Walmart, Target and Dollar General are among those investing in remodeling thousands of existing stores, even as shoppers take their dollars online.
NBC to Turn Wordle Into a TV Game Show, With Savannah Guthrie as Host
The word puzzle published by The New York Times is the inspiration for a game show that will begin airing next year. Jimmy Fallon is a producer.
‘It’s Getting Unfriendlier’: International Students Race to Find Jobs
Students say they have been passed over for jobs and interviews because of visa restrictions. Some have a Plan B: leaving the United States.
Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw
The company said that it had identified, for the first time, hackers using artificial intelligence to discover an unknown bug. The attempted attack represents “a taste of what’s to come,” one expert said.
American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Land in U.S.
Seventeen Americans from a cruise ship that faced a hantavirus outbreak arrived in Nebraska and will be monitored at a quarantine center. One tested positive for the Andes virus, health officials said.
Starmer Promises Urgent Change as He Battles to Save Premiership
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain used a speech to attempt to quell a mutiny in the Labour Party after last week’s dire election results.
CNBC
Cole Allen pleads not guilty to trying to assassinate Trump
Allen is accused of trying to kill Trump, transporting firearms interstate, discharging a firearm during an act of violence and assaulting law enforcement.
From Singapore to Brussels, world leaders eye Trump-Xi summit from afar
The world will be watching the Trump-Xi summit.
Treasury yields move higher as Middle East peace talks falter
Treasury yields rose Monday as traders reacted to the latest developments in the Middle East conflict.
Hantavirus cases spark surge in pharma and biotech stocks — here’s why
The outbreak of Hantavirus on a cruise ship has led to biotech and pharmaceutical stocks surging on reports of firms developing vaccines.
UK PM Starmer battles for political survival amid leadership challenge as gilt yields rise
Starmer said that key issues of growth, defense, the U.K.'s relationship with Europe and energy must be urgently addressed.
Iran says it will 'never bow' as Trump rejects peace counteroffer, prolonging Middle East conflict
Washington has sought to press Beijing to lean on Tehran to reopen the strait, though China's appetite to act as a pressure mechanism remains unclear.
‘The haters will hate’: Dan Ives predicts Nasdaq 30,000 as AI rally expands
A solid tech earnings season has seen investor jitters earlier this year evaporate
Brent oil tops $103 after Trump dismisses Iran’s peace proposal response
Oil prices jumped on Monday after Israel warned that the conflict with Iran was still ongoing.
OpenAI to give EU access to new cyber model but Anthropic still holding out on Mythos
OpenAI announced on Thursday it was granting preview access to its latest cyber model to vetted cybersecurity teams.
UK PM Starmer says he plans to remain in office despite crushing local elections defeat
The appointment comes amid crushing results for Prime Minister Starmer's ruling Labour Party in local elections.
Washington Post
As Iran war hits U.S. weapons stocks, allies fear impact on Ukraine
European partners question viability of a Trump plan to arm Ukraine as weeks of war with Iran deplete U.S. supplies of critical weapons.
Confident in China’s power, Xi is ready to host an unpredictable Trump
Holding no illusions about making lasting deals at this week’s summit, China’s leader looks to project Beijing as an alternative to U.S. volatility on the world stage.
She fled genital mutilation in Togo. The U.S. deported her.
A judge ruled that the woman should not be deported there, so the Trump administration sent her to Ghana — which returned her to Togo.
Spring in Ukraine means the return of blooms, battles and wartime tourists
In Ukraine, specialized tour guides are ready for a small but unstoppable flow of visitors who ignore blunt travel advisories.
Iran war threatens the dream of a post-oil economy in the Gulf
The conflict is not only sapping oil revenue, but also Gulf states’ efforts to expand their economies beyond it.
BBC
Washington correspondents' dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create Britain's largest energy supplier.
Ofcom partially upholds police watchdog complaint about BBC's Chris Kaba doc
The complaint concerned claims made on a Panorama episode on Kaba, who was killed in 2022.
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.
US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.
Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
'Legend of the club' - Mead to leave Arsenal at end of season
Arsenal describe forward Beth Mead as a "legend of the club" as they announce she is to leave at the end of the season.
Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.
Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.
New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.
The Independent
Tony Award for educators won by a Georgia teacher who stresses self-empowerment and storytelling
Freddie Hendricks, a middle school theater teacher in Georgia, is getting a Tony Award
US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market during what’s traditionally its busiest time of the year
Ofcom to investigate GB News Trump interview over ‘material misleadingness’
The show featured an interview with Mr Trump, conducted by GB News presenter Bev Turner
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated
Navy to spend £200k to redesign women’s uniform over ‘inappropriately placed’ buttons
An internal document indicates the No 1 jacket will be altered ‘at the Crown's expense’
Indigenous Amazon groups urge the UN to curb organized crime, not militarize territories
Indigenous organizations from across the Amazon and Latin America have sent a letter to the United Nations warning that organized crime — including illegal mining, drug trafficking and logging — is driving violence and environmental destruction in Indigenous territories
A quarter of Americans think that the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was staged
The attack at Washington press gala last month was third attempt on President Donald Trump’s life in two years but large numbers of the public are skeptical about the official narrative
Shein takes rival Temu to court over alleged ‘industrial scale’ copyright breaches
The two-week trial in London is the latest legal battle between the two rivals
France woos Anglophone Africa at a summit in Kenya
France is pitching what it says is a new model of partnership with African countries at a summit that begins Monday in Kenya as it completes a military withdrawal from West African countries that has been widely seen as marking declining influence on the continent
Starmer speech latest: Rebel MP urges Labour colleagues to back bid to oust PM
PM fights for political life with speech vowing to ‘face up to the big challenges’
