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CBC.ca
Jazz great Sonny Rollins dead at 95
Sonny Rollins, the tenor saxophonist and restless genius whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95.
Iran's national soccer team to commute to U.S.-hosted World Cup games from Mexico
Iran's national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the U.S. on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.
Jesse Marsch extended as Canada's men's soccer coach through 2030 World Cup
Canada Soccer announced a four-year extension with men's head coach Jesse Marsch that will take his contract through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the organization announced Monday.
Family seeks answers after Indigenous mother dies in delivery room at Saskatoon hospital
Family and friends of Jaali Sutherland-Weenie are calling for accountability from the health-care system after the young Indigenous woman died in hospital following a severe pregnancy complication.
Fact check: Ads on Trump’s Truth Social link to Carney deepfake
CBC’s Fact Check team found ads on Truth Social linking to a deepfake of Prime Minister Mark Carney. The fake video is designed to scam you into sending money.
A new slinky is in the world record books. This Connecticut family made it happen
It turns out everyone’s favourite childhood toy is actually a record-breaking stair master — and not the type we collectively dread seeing at the gym. According to Guinness World Records, the record for the most stairs descended by a slinky has been shattered, at 53.
The first significant heat wave of the year is expected to descend across the southern Prairies this week
It's about to get very hot across a large swath of Canada. The first long stretch of heat is expected across southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba this week where temperatures could reach higher than 32 C over several days.
International tribunal begins investigation into missing Indigenous children and unmarked burials
The Permanent People's Tribunal will examine evidence regarding Canada's responsibility for the residential schools system and the human rights violations associated with it.
Canada's head coach loads up on defender invites to FIFA World Cup camp as Alphonso Davies's injury status uncertain
“I think Alphonso will play in the World Cup,” Canada coach Jesse Marsch said. “I don’t think he’ll be ready for June 12” — referring to Canada’s opening game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto — "but we’ll see.”
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Toronto Star
Canada Soccer give men's national team coach Jesse Marsch four more years
The national team has made some huge strides in the two years since the 52-year-old American took charge, hitting an all-time high of 26th in the world rankings last year.
Child bitten on the head by coyote in Markham, marking second attack in less than a week
York Regional Police issued a public safety notice for green spaces in the McCowan Road and 16th Avenue area following two violent coyote encounters.
Canada names Alphonso Davies to its World Cup training camp roster amid uncertainty over status
Canadian superstar has endured an injury-blighted 15 months and his status for the FIFA World Cup was thrown into uncertainty with another injury.
Bruno Mars at Rogers Stadium was so loud it rattled homes 10 km away in Thornhill
Local residents say Bruno Mars show at Rogers Stadium could still be heard as far away as Vaughan.
Thousands of Ontario community and social service workers hit picket lines: 'They're willing to stand up and fight'
The strike at 22 agencies across the province relates to the rippling effects of Bill 124, which froze salary increases for broader public sector workers, the union said.
Olivia Chow to run for re-election as Toronto's mayor: 'There's more to do'
The confirmation Olivia Chow will seek a second term as mayor of Toronto ends months of speculation.
Ford government joins Supreme Court challenge of 'assault-style' firearms ban
The Ontario government has joined the legal challenge by a firearms lobby group of the federal government’s sweeping 2020 ban of "assault-style" weapons.
Mark Carney defends environmental record as Liberal MPs send letter raising concerns
Carney confirmed a report from Friday that 14 Liberal MPs sent him a letter in April.
Ford government to target shoplifting rings, ban some pet procedures
Premier Doug Ford's new omnibus bill is taking aim at a slew of "safety measures."
Alberta referendum could be 'a very dangerous bluff,' Mark Carney warns
Carney says Ottawa is assessing the Alberta referendum that will ask citizens to vote on whether to remain in Canada or trigger a separation vote.
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Globe and Mail
Israel violated Vienna Convention with its treatment of Canadian activists, Anand says
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister and PM Mark Carney tell Israeli officials there must be an investigation into abuse of aid flotilla participants
Russia threatens to launch ‘systematic strikes’ on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave
Two people were killed and 91 injured in Kyiv on Sunday in one of the heaviest bombardments since the war began, authorities say
Israel to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah have continued to trade blows despite an April 16 truce
Crack in chemical tank relieves pressure and averts explosion risk, overnight inspection confirms
Authorities in Garden Grove, Calif., say methyl methacrylate has cooled, but evacuation order for 50,000 not yet lifted
Pope Leo warns some AI weapons 'practically beyond' human control
Pope Leo warned on Monday that some autonomous weapons systems are 'practically beyond any human reach' to control, as he presented his first encyclical on the risks of AI systems.
Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts, WHO chief says
There has been 220 suspected deaths in the current outbreak and a delay in detecting cases means responders are now ‘playing catch-up’
Toshifumi Suzuki, the man behind Japan’s 7-Eleven ‘conbini’ empire, dies at 93
He became chief executive of 7-Eleven Japan in 1978 and was an honorary adviser at Seven & i Holdings
Pope Leo denounces ‘culture of power’ driving AI race, calls for regulation
Leo issues a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology affects everything from work to war
U.S. strikes boats, launch sites in Iran as Trump links potential peace deal to Abraham Accords
Iranian officials in talks with Qatar’s prime minister as both sides play down hopes for an imminent breakthrough
Trump says there is no rush for Iran deal, U.S. blockade stays
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, as his administration played down hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised a day earlier.
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Global News
‘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.
Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts, WHO chief says
The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts.
Brits bask in scorching sun as record-high temperatures beat down
The U.K. rarely sees such scorching heat, especially in spring and even in summer, when average temperatures in the south of England linger between the high teens and low 20s C.
Authorities investigate after China coal mine explosion kills at least 82
Officials blamed 'chaotic' scenes in the aftermath and inaccurate information provided by the mine operator for the revised death toll.
AI is fueling war, ‘culture of power’, Pope says in theological document
Leo denounced the 'culture of power' driving the AI race, especially in developing ever more sophisticated methods of remote warfare.
What to know on peace deal with Iran Trump says is ‘largely negotiated’
A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.
South Korea aims to win Canada’s sub bid with showcase of ship in B.C.
Hanwha Ocean showcased its submarine in Victoria as the company tries to win a bid to build Canada's new submarines, with a decision expected in June.
Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missile, damages buildings and schools
The intense aerial assault damaged buildings across the Ukrainian capital, including near government offices, residential buildings, schools and a market, authorities said.
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New York Times
Threat of Explosion From Toxic Chemical Tank Lessened, Officials Say
The risk of a large explosion has been averted, officials say. But a smaller blast remains possible, and 16,000 people remain displaced.
Sonny Rollins: 12 Essential Albums
The towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.
Sonny Rollins, Giant of the Jazz Saxophone, Is Dead at 95
Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.
Gov. Sherrill Demands Access to ICE Facility as Hunger Strike Widens
After Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined protesters at an immigration jail in New Jersey, the standoff grew tense, with ICE agents deploying pepper balls and spray.
The Medical System Abandons Women When They Are Most Vulnerable
One year after my daughter’s birth, I’m still experiencing health complications.
Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon
After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.
Main Takeaways From Pope Leo’s Encyclical on A.I.
In his letter, the first American pontiff called for putting care for humans at the heart of technological change.
After Defeat, Massie Opens Door to a 2028 Run. Which Office Is Unclear.
Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a critic of President Trump who lost his primary last week, filed papers for another candidacy but said he was not sure which office he might seek.
Ferrari Unveils Luce, Its First Fully Electric Car
The Italian sports car maker unveiled Luce, its first all-electric model, on Monday amid wider worries about the luxury E.V. market.
‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to Brexit
The Canadian prime minister, who was the governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union, said the Alberta referendum on separating from Canada could backfire.
CNBC
U.S. conducts 'self-defense strikes' in Iran as Trump pushes for peace deal
Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.
South Korea's Kospi hits new high amid mixed trading in Asia
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open broadly higher Tuesday, amid hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.
Oil prices mixed as U.S. military strikes against Iran cloud Middle East peace prospects
Donald Trump also said negotiations with Iran were "proceeding nicely," but cautioned that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.
CNBC Daily Open: Faith in markets, doubts in diplomacy
Markets remain optimistic as talks inch toward an Iran deal.
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Tariffs eased. Trust didn't.
As the largest consumer market globally, the U.S. still remains a prized destination for Chinese companies that are finding ways to address local concerns.
European stocks highest since March 2 as U.S.-Iran talks continue; euro zone bond yields drop on peace hopes
Stocks in Europe are tracking their Asian counterparts higher after Japan's Nikkei 225 breached 65,000 for the first time.
Beware the boom and bust cycle of memory stocks, investors warn amid AI excitement
"In the long run, it's a pretty dreadful industry," William de Gale of BlueBox Asset Management, told CNBC's Europe Early Edition on Wednesday.
Singapore reports lower-than-expected inflation for April at 1.8%, revises economic growth higher
Core inflation — which strips out prices of private transport and accommodation — came in at 1.4%, against estimates of 1.7%.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 tops 65,000 for first time as oil falls on Hormuz reopening hopes
Japan’s Nikkei 225 breached 65,000 for the first time Monday as a sharp decline in oil prices lifted risk sentiment in holiday-thinned trading.
AI wealth must benefit the public, South Korea's deputy PM says amid Samsung labor tensions
South Korea's deputy PM tells CNBC there are concerns as to whether AI could worsen wealth gaps or lead to job losses.
Washington Post
U.S. renews strikes on Iran, citing threats posed to American troops
The new U.S. military action threatens to complicate a shaky ceasefire and ongoing negotiations to end a months-long war.
As new Iran deal faces sharp criticism, Trump seeks to widen Abraham Accords
GOP lawmakers warned against concessions to Iran in any deal to end the war, while doubts greeted Trump’s push to expand pacts between Israel and Muslim-majority nations.
Russia’s overnight barrage on Ukraine includes use of powerful Oreshnik missile
At least two people died in Kyiv, which faced the brunt of the attack, Ukrainian officials said. It was one of the biggest overnight aerial assaults since the beginning of Russia's invasion.
Africa is Catholicism’s future, but Pentecostal churches are growing faster
The growth of Christianity in Africa has turned the continent into a denominational battleground. Pope Leo’s visit to Angola came as his church confronts a rising challenge.
BBC
Russia threatens more Kyiv strikes and tells foreign nationals to leave
It comes after the Ukrainian capital suffered one of the biggest aerial assaults of the war overnight on Saturday.
US military says it has launched new strikes on southern Iran
The strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats were taken in "self-defence", US Central Command says.
'Football is life': Ted Lasso actor signs with US pro football team
Cristo Fernández, well known for playing a footballer in the popular TV series Ted Lasso, tells the BBC it is a "dream come true" to sign with a US pro football team.
Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say
A new and reduced evacuation zone has been established, with approximately 16,000 people still unable to return home.
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
Social media as bad for young people as smoking, top doctors say
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says doctors should routinely check on screen time and social media use when seeing younger patients.
The Papers: 'Bank hottest day Monday' and 'Sturgeon's ex-husband used SNP cash'
The heatwave in the UK and Peter Murrell's admission of embezzling £400,000 of SNP funds top the papers.
Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, charity says
The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.
The Independent
19 Australian women and children linked to Islamic State group set to return from Syria
Australia's government says 19 Australian women and children linked to the Islamic State group have booked flights to return from Syria and some could face charges
Iran-US war latest: America launches fresh airstrikes on Iranian missile launch sites and mine-laying boats
Marco Rubio says the US will either have a good agreement with Iran or deal with the country ‘another way’
Newsom lambasts Hegseth for sharing video of Army Blackhawk helicopters flying with Indy 500
California governor complained about gas prices, which have increased to about $6.12 per gallon in his state amid the Iran war
Tiny blue deep-sea octopus discovered near Galapagos confirmed as new species
Palm-size creature was found nearly 5,800ft underwater
UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan's war
Human Rights Watch reports that the United Arab Emirates trained Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside a paramilitary group in Sudan's war
Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95
South Korean Starbucks boss apologizes for ad campaign that evoked massacre
South Korean retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin has apologized for a second time in two weeks as Starbucks’ local operation faces a backlash over a recent marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980
US carries out ‘self-defense’ airstrikes on Iran threatening fragile ceasefire
The strikes targeted missile launch sites and mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz
Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026: How to watch, prizes and what to know
The three-day competition begins Tuesday and concludes Thursday night
India's trade minister says visit by Canada's Carney reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist
India's trade minister says that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent visit to India has helped pave the way for a complete reset of Canada-India relations
