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CBC.ca

McIlroy stumbles at the Masters, shares lead with Cameron Young entering final round

Rory McIlroy's march to another Masters title took a ride through the Georgia pines and into the water and all sorts of places he didn't want to be Saturday, including having to share space at the top of the leaderboard with Cameron Young.

Blue Jays' injury woes continue as Springer fractures big toe

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins because of a fractured big toe on his left foot.

'Breaks my heart': Investigation launched after black bear found dead on Sunshine Coast road

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service said as the investigation is ongoing, no further information can be provided at this time.

Liberals share new details of how they attracted first floor-crosser, Chris d'Entremont

In the wake of another Conservative breaking ranks to join Prime Minister Mark Carney, Liberal MPs are sharing new details about how they successfully convinced the first floor-crosser — Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont — to join their side.

Man arrested after University of Ottawa lockdown charged with carrying replica firearm

A man arrested after Friday's lockdown on the downtown campus faces two charges, according to Ottawa police.

Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war falters following drone strikes

Russia continued to strike Ukrainian positions with drones after a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire took effect Saturday, a Ukrainian military officer told The Associated Press, casting immediate doubt over the truce.

Resolution reached on messy dressing room dispute, Soo Jr. Greyhounds to compete for league title

The Northern Ontario Hockey Association will allow the U18 Soo Jr. Greyhounds to compete in a championship game on Sunday in Sudbury against the Copper Cliff Reds. There were initially told they had to forfeit a game after leaving behind an allegedly messy dressing room.

Residents of mobile home park in Vernon, B.C., without power indefinitely

The site's electrical system was disconnected because it has been deemed hazardous by Technical Safety B.C. Crown Villa's landlord says she cannot afford to pay for the repairs.

‘She clearly wanted help,' patient who saw woman collapse before Ontario hospital death tells inquest

Heather Winterstein's skin was discoloured and she was struggling to control her body in a wheelchair the day she died at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital, a woman who was waiting to see a doctor that day told a coroner’s inquest that began March 30.
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Toronto Star

‘They save lives everyday’: Protesters rally for supervised consumption sites in wake of Ford government’s funding cuts

A crowd gathered Saturday at the downtown Moss Park supervised site to protest the end to provincial funding announced for June 13.

US and Iran end 21-hour ceasefire talks without agreement before Vance departs Pakistan

Israel has pressed ahead with strikes in Lebanon after saying there is no ceasefire there. Iran and Pakistan have disagreed.

Ajax man facing charges after death threats, anti-Jewish comments made online

The arrest follows an investigation into suspected hate-motivated offences from Oct. 1 to 3 last year, Toronto police said.

Toronto Zoo staff vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike, union says

CUPE Local 1600 said 99 per cent voted in favour of a strike. The previous contract expired at the end of March.

Hungary's Viktor Orbán is in trouble, and his friends Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin can't help

Orbán’s ties to Trump and Putin weigh heavily on his campaign as the Hungarian PM tries to extend his 16-year lock on power in Sunday’s vote.

Canadian astronaut and Artemis II crew returns to Houston

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crew members received a standing ovation as they were welcomed back in Houston after splashing down.

Mark Carney calls for unity at Liberal convention with majority government nearly clinched

“This is not the time for politics as usual, for petty differences, for political point scoring,” Carney told delegates in Montreal on Saturday.

Woman arrested for impaired driving after overnight crash in Mississauga injures 4

The collision happened near Glen Erin Drive and Aquitaine Avenue early Saturday morning, police said.

Former Toronto mayor John Tory endorses Liberal candidate Doly Begum in Scarborough Southwest byelection

The one-time leader of the Ontario PC party campaigned with the former NDP MPP-turned-federal Liberal on Saturday, just days before Monday's byelection.

Keanu Reeves is excellent in the new comedy 'Outcome.' Here's why it should come as no surprise

The Apple TV comedy, directed by Jonah Hill, is suffused with the feeling of an actor reckoning with the effect of decades under the microscope.
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Globe and Mail

At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel

Fortress was packed with students, visitors who came for annual celebration of UNESCO World Heritage site

Baking for Orthodox Easter is a sweet comfort for confectioners of Kyiv

For owner of Dolceteka bakery, making paska is a chance to reflect on a home he cannot return to

U.K. puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after U.S. withdraws support

British government acknowledged that legislation to ratify the agreement has run out of time in Parliament

U.S., Iran end talks after 21 hours in Pakistan with no deal as fragile ceasefire holds

U.S. Vice-President JD Vance said the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon

The Iran war is taking the U.S.-Israel relationship to new heights – and revealing its limits

The ceasefire has demonstrated that Trump’s alignment with Netanyahu only goes so far

Corruption and pocketbook issues key to Sunday’s election in Hungary

Peter Magyar and his Tisza movement hope to unseat Trump and Putin ally Viktor Orban and the Fidesz party

Masters gnomes, possibly in final year of production, a hot commodity at Augusta National

Gift-shop keepsake has taken on a life of its own with collectors

U.S. House Oversight chairman promises hearings with Epstein victims after Melania Trump’s callout

Epstein has been the center of political discussion after U.S. Justice Department released millions of files related to the late financier

Animation of expected Artemis II reentry and splashdown

A NASA animation shows the expected re-entry and splashdown to conclude the Artemis II mission on Friday.

Kamala Harris confirms she’s ‘thinking’ about 2028 presidential bid

Chants of ‘run again!’ filled convention room as 2024 Democratic nominee spoke to Rev. Al Sharpton
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Global News

‘We are bonded forever’: Artemis II crew reflect on historic 10-day mission

After a 10-day mission that sent them around the far side of the moon, NASA Commander Reid Wiseman says he and his three fellow Artemis II crew members are "bonded forever."

US-Iran talks begin in Pakistan as war’s fragile ceasefire holds

The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced.

1 dead, 27 hurt after bus with British tourists crashes on Spanish island

The accident happened when the vehicle came off the road in La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands and popular with visitors from northern Europe.

Prince Harry sued for libel by HIV-AIDS charity he co-founded

The charity's co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, who left along with Harry in 2025, helped set up the charity 9 years after Princess Diana was ​killed in a car accident.

‘We are not some piece of ice’: Greenland PM responds to Trump’s comments

'REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE!!!' Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, criticizing NATO's lack of support in the Iran conflict.

U.K.’s Starmer ‘fed up’ with Putin and Trump’s actions raising energy prices

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has had global oil markets jittery, with much the U.K. and much of Europe reeling from an energy crisis.

Cuba president says he’s ‘not stepping down’ in defiant NBC interview

'In Cuba, the people who are in leadership positions are not elected by the U.S. government,' Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said.

U.S. and Iran prepare for talks, Israel agrees to Lebanon negotiations

Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to the Revolutionary Guard, claimed that talks set for Saturday wouldn’t happen unless Israel stopped its attacks in Lebanon.

Deportation hearing for Indian extortion suspect halted when officials can’t find him

Minutes into Abjeet Kingra’s deportation hearing, the Immigration and Refugee Board said it had lost track of the Indian citizen.

International probe disrupts $62M in crypto fraud, freezes $16M

An international operation disrupted $45 million US in crypto fraud and froze $12 million in stolen funds, targeting phishing scams across more than 30 countries.
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New York Times

Trump’s War With Iran Has Weakened America

The president should at long last recognize the ineptitude of his impulsive, go-it-alone approach.

What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.

The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.

Mass Stampede at Haitian Tourist Site Leaves Dozens Dead

The tragedy took place at the Citadelle Laferrière, a historic fortress in northern Haiti and one of the country’s defining symbols.

Trump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami While Iran Talks Collapsed

On his way to Florida, President Trump said it did not matter to him if a deal with Iran was reached or not: “We win, regardless,” he said.

What to Know as Hungary Votes in Elections Watched by the World

With Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a standard-bearer for global populism, in political peril, the vote on Sunday could have far-reaching implications.

Many Polls Say Orban Will Lose. But He Has an Edge Even Before Voting Begins.

Over 16 years, Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party has repeatedly tweaked the electoral system to its advantage, making the vote free, but not entirely fair.

Second Venezuelan Doctor Detained in South Texas by Immigration Agents

An E.R. doctor was detained Saturday, just days after a family physician had been detained. Both were traveling when immigration agents took them into custody.

Push to Expel Swalwell Could Touch Off Chain Reaction of House Removal Votes

The House could move within days to consider expelling Representative Eric Swalwell, Democrat of California, in light of sexual assault allegations against him. There could be more to come for both parties.

Takeaways From the First Big Gathering of Potential 2028 Democratic Candidates

The National Action Network convention showcased similarities and some differences in a wide-open field of possible contenders.

NASA’s Artemis II Astronauts Reunite With Friends and Family After 10-Day Moon Mission

The four astronauts made an emotional return to Houston a day after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean at the end of their 10-day lunar journey.

CNBC

Vance heads back to the U.S. without striking a deal with Iran to bring an end to the war

Two American warships transited through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the conflict.

How to help kids form healthy relationships with money: They 'end up in much better financial shape' as adults, psychologist says

Amid rising costs and a tighter economic climate, more parents are teaching their kids financial literacy lessons that could serve them well later in life.

Berkshire electric utility's court win could save it billions

PacifiCorp court win could reduce wildfire damages by $1 billion or more.

Trump policies, China's biotech boom are ending Europe's pharma powerhouse era

Companies have long lamented Europe's fragmented capital markets, single-market adoption on pricing and clinical trials, and uneven reimbursement policies.

Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release

Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell separately met with the heads of the biggest U.S. banks to address the potential cyber threat of Anthropic's Mythos.

Trump praises Palantir as stock has worst week in over a year and Iran conflict drags on

Palantir's Maven platform have reportedly been used in the U.S. military campaign in Iran.

Michael Burry says he's still betting against Palantir after Trump post boosts stock

The investor of the "Big Short" fame said he continues to hold long-dated put options on the artificial intelligence software firm.

CoreWeave stock pops 11% on deal to power Anthropic's Claude

The deal comes one day after Meta committed an additional $21 billion in spending to the cloud provider as AI demand continues to soar.

White House warned staff against Iran war bets on prediction markets

The warning came after a flurry of unusual activity on oil and stock futures markets shortly before Trump said he would pause attacks on Iran.

U.S. oil slips below $100 as Trump demands reopening of Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "stop now" if it was charging tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington Post

Direct U.S.-Iran talks fail to reach resolution after lengthy negotiation

Vice President JD Vance was leading the highest level of face-to-face engagement between leaders of the United States and Iran in decades.

Parrot goes on underwater adventure in his custom-built submarine

“He enjoyed it,” said the owner of Bebe the parrot, who has also come along for skydiving, skiing and 500-mile bike rides.

U.S., Iran prepare for peace talks with a gulf separating the two sides

Amid allegations of bad faith and ceasefire violations from both Washington and Tehran, negotiators arrived in Islamabad for high-stakes talks.

What will it take for U.S. and Iran to end war? Here’s what we know.

The sides are far apart on Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and the Israeli campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

U.S. negotiators to ask Iran to release detained Americans

The request for the Americans’ release may be delayed if the talks between President Donald Trump’s team and Iran prove difficult, according to people briefed on the plans.

Trump fumes as Iran retains choke hold on Strait of Hormuz ahead of peace talks

In addition to stalled shipping, continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon are threatening the shaky ceasefire.

China helped broker Iran truce, but it’s wary of deeper involvement

Beijing urged Iran to accept a ceasefire, but it hasn’t agreed to act as a guarantor of the deal in America’s messy war.

BBC

'We need real peace': Easter truce fails to lift grim mood in war-torn Ukraine

Easter festivities are muted in Kharkiv as Ukrainians expect fighting to flare up again after a weekend truce.

Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival

Most polls favour Péter Magyar, who fronts a grassroots party, but PM Viktor Orbán has been in a defiant mood.

Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', Vance says after negotiations

The US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Juddering McIlroy simply can't stop riding Masters rollercoaster

Rory McIlroy says he will have to play better on Sunday if he is to defend his Masters title after letting slip a six-shot lead at Augusta National.

Messy and unpredictable: What I learned from election tour of the UK

BBC Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley talks to voters in England, Scotland and Wales to get the real story on May's elections.

Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.

Scottish election 2026: How tax and welfare are shaping the vote

In recent years Scotland has struck out on a different path to the rest of the UK when it comes to income tax and social security.

What will the Southport Inquiry tell us and what are next steps?

The public inquiry was set up following a knife attack which led to the deaths of three young girls.

From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.

Balamory is back - Miss Hoolie and PC Plum lift the lid on what to expect

The cast of the rebooted children's TV hit tell us the new series is a 'love letter to the original'.

The Independent

Artemis II astronauts receive hero’s welcome as they return to Houston after splashdown back on Earth

Artemis II's crew of four returned to Texas after mission around the moon

Iran-US war latest: Vance says peace talks have failed after 21 hours of negotiations in Pakistan

A Pakistani source said there were ‘mood swings’ from Washington and Tehran in the first round of talks

SNL skewers Melania Trump over ‘insane’ Epstein statement: ‘Gonna make everyone way more suspicious’

The skit also featured James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump calling Tiger Woods and Pete Hegseth

Hungary elections live: Orban fights to remain in power as polls open in key test for Europe

Orban’s failing election campaign has been backed by US president Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance

Cruise companies to Alaska are avoiding a popular excursion to Tracy Arm after a massive landslide

For years, a popular part of many cruises in southeast Alaska has been sailing up Tracy Arm, a long, narrow fjord marked by steep mountains, glittering waterfalls and calving glaciers

What to know about Trump's tax breaks for tips and overtime when filing state tax returns

Millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal tax breaks for tips and overtime wages under a law enacted by President Donald Trump

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader

President Barack Obama in 2011 declared it was time to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter China's rise

Trump takes the spotlight at UFC 327 in Miami, greeting Rogan and Rubio

The main attraction early at UFC 327 on Saturday night wasn’t any of the fighters, but President Donald Trump

Photo highlights from the Coachella Music and Arts Festival

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, in its 25th edition, returns to the Empire Polo Club.

Court rules Trump’s ballroom construction can proceed after lower court demands it stops

President Donald Trump has argued the completion of the $400m ballroom is necessary for his safety