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CBC.ca

Trump's move to deport Haitian, Syrian immigrants goes to Supreme Court, with possible wider implications

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in Washington over the legality of a move by Donald Trump's administration to revoke temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of U.S. residents from Haiti and Syria, but a ruling could potentially impact even more immigrants.

No 'blanket immunity' for historical charges against former private Christian school teachers: Sask. regulator

Two former teachers at a private Christian school tried to argue they have immunity from professional disciplinary proceedings because the regulatory board didn't exist at the time of the allegations. That argument failed.

60% of Albertans say it’s difficult to meet monthly expenses: CBC News poll

The number of Albertans who say it is somewhat or very difficult to meet monthly expenses has increased eight per cent since last spring and is at the highest level since CBC News began asking this same question, eight years ago.

James Poker aged out of a treatment centre at 16. Nobody told his father

James Poker aged out of the system at 16 and was abruptly released from a treatment facility in Saskatchewan. His father had no idea until he saw him on the streets of their remote northern community of Natuashish.

Ever wanted to create your own emoji? Now’s your chance

Graphic designer Jennifer Daniel helps Unicode decide on new emojis — and says a good emoji should be like a Swiss army knife.

This Montreal pothole vigilante is on a mission to patch up the city

Fed up with Montreal’s potholes, a local landscaper is taking a crack at fixing them himself — spending about $50 per hole out of pocket.

Oilers beat Ducks 4-1 to force Game 6 in playoff series

The Edmonton Oilers dug deep to stave off elimination, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Tuesday to force Game 6 in California.

#TheMoment a woman fell into an undiscovered hole

Christine Keilback tells The National about the moment she fell through the ground on her boulevard and got stuck in a previously undiscovered hole in Winnipeg.

Government again seeks to make it possible to search, seize small mail

The Carney government plans to make legislative changes to allow law enforcement to search and seize Canadians’ mail. The proposed legislative change is buried in the 2026 spring economic update.

City to fix hole Winnipeg woman fell through, with repairs set to start Thursday

The City of Winnipeg will begin repairing a hole in the Wolseley area a few days after firefighters rescued a woman who was trapped in it for about 40 minutes.
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Toronto Star

He bought a new home in 2024. Now, he says the HST rebate has lowered the value and he can't sell

He wanted to move west to be near his grandkids but says he'd have to sell at a loss.

What Doug Ford's Billy Bishop legislation might mean for the Toronto Islands

The province's legislation, which places no limits on how much city land will be taken, also does not require the land taken to be for the airport, according to legal experts.

Ford government approves massive expansion of Brampton trash plant despite health concerns

Peel Region warns expansion of garbage incineration plant could result in some air pollutants exceeding regulatory limits

TDSB reveals new map of trustee ward boundaries, slashing the number from 22 to 12

For the most part, the new map combines adjoining wards, ahead of the fall municipal elections.

Bank of Canada expected to leave key interest rate at 2.25 per cent

The overnight has been at 2.25 per cent since last fall and economists are not predicting a change Wednesday.

Last call for Toronto's Festival of Beer as Beerlicious Inc. files for bankruptcy

Toronto's oldest and biggest beer festival has pulled its last pint after Beerlicious, owned by festival founder Les Murray, filed for bankruptcy April 13 owing more than $2 million.

Star investigation into ‘egregious’ use of seclusion prompts calls for independent review of Ontario mental health system

Leading experts have described Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care’s practice of isolating patients as “abusive,” “egregious,” and “grossly in excess” of other facilities.

Ontario students could be banned from cellphones even during lunch and breaks, education minister says

Calandra also clarifies that while school-related sporting events are OK, kids shouldn't miss class for outside sports tournaments.

COC's double bill of ‘Bluebeard's Castle/Erwartung’ is a Robert Lepage doozy, dripping with blood

This pair of one-act operas pack a punch, toying with the idea of light and darkness.

Toronto to expand early registration for locals to every free recreation centre

A program to prevent those living outside neighbourhoods from taking up spots before locals get a chance will be offered at all 37 free community centres this fall.
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Globe and Mail

Invasive species: Colombians divided over plans to cull hippos linked to Pablo Escobar

Along the Magdalena River, one of Colombia’s primary arteries, fishermen move with wary precision - hippopotamuses can surface without warning, closing the distance to a vessel in a single heartbeat.

U.K. police arrest man after two stabbed in London Jewish community

Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls attack ‘deeply concerning,’ comes amid a recent spate of antisemitic attacks in the capital

Hegseth to be grilled by Congress for the first time since U.S. launched the war against Iran

Democrats are likely to pivot to ballooning costs of the war, huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and bombing of a school that killed children

Read the full transcript of King Charles’ U.S. Congress address

His speech extolled the bonds between Britain and the United States

King Charles promotes U.S.-U.K. unity amid Iran tensions

Britain's King Charles told the U.S. Congress on Tuesday that despite an age of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the U.K. and the U.S. will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, at a time of deep divisions between the two long-time allies over the war with Iran.

Trump urges Iran to ‘get smart soon’ and sign a deal as talks at a standstill

Media report suggests the U.S. would extend its blockade of Tehran’s ports

Hegseth to be grilled by Congress for the first time since U.S. launched the war against Iran

Democrats are likely to pivot to ballooning costs of the war, huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and bombing of a school that killed children

King Charles and Queen Camilla visiting N.Y. landmarks as part of U.S. trip

Royal couple expected to take part in wreath-laying ceremony at National 9/11 Memorial

U.S. Department of Justice indicts former Fauci adviser for hiding e-mails

David Morens has been accused of destroying, concealing and covering up communications

Donald and Melania Trump call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel

In a parody of a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last week, Kimmel described First Lady Melania Trump as having the glow of an expectant widow.
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Global News

Read the full transcript of King Charles III’s speech to U.S. Congress

Charles, who was in the U.S. for a four-day state visit, is just the second British monarch to address Congress after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did so in 1991.

Woman dead after falling from balcony on Carnival cruise ship

The unidentified woman fell from the balcony of her stateroom and landed on a deck below on board of a Carnival Cruise ship in California.

Man pleads guilty to planning attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

The defendant, a 21-year-old Austrian citizen known only as Beran A., faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization.

Gunman arrested after opening fire at 2 locations in Greek capital

The gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee, police said. Officers who arrived at the scene treated the man, but the gunman fled the scene.

The UAE has quit OPEC. What does it mean for the future of oil?

The kingdom took a “policy-driven” decision to leave the bloc, said the country’s energy minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazrouei.

King Charles III urges ‘unyielding resolve’ for Ukraine, praises NATO

"The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal," he said. "It is irreplaceable and unbreakable."

King Charles III meets Trump for U.S. state visit amid British tensions

The four-day visit, intended to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary and the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship,' was overshadowed by Saturday's shooting at a White House event.

Trump calls off planned peace talks as Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan

Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

Iran and U.S. dispatch negotiators to Pakistan for new talks after delays

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip comes as much of the world has been on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

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.
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New York Times

At State Dinner, King Charles Charms the Court of Trump

King Charles III presented President Trump with a golden bell. “Should you ever need to get hold of us,” the king said, “well, just give us a ring!”

An Age of Political Violence?

We look into whether the U.S. is in a new era of violent extremism.

The Supreme Court Should Stop ICE From Racially Profiling

Body camera footage reveals a disturbing pattern of state and federal officials using minor traffic stops to target Black and brown drivers.

Musk vs. Altman, and a Pivotal Immigration Case at the Supreme Court

Plus, why nursing homes are hiring M.M.A. fighters.

In France, American Universities Lose Their Allure in the Trump Era

Worries about visas, academic freedom and safety are making foreign schools, like Sciences Po in Paris, more attractive to some students than the Ivy League.

Spirit Airlines Should Die. Why Is Trump Trying to Save It?

Steven Rattner argues that Trump’s effort to bail out the ailing carrier makes no sense.

Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.

In Backlash Against Tech in Schools, Parents Are Winning Rollbacks

From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.

New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration

Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.

New York City Announces Proposed Designs for Park Avenue Overhaul

The city plans to widen the median on an 11-block stretch of the boulevard, removing two traffic lanes, to provide space where people can stroll or linger.

CNBC

A million-dollar gold bear emerges ahead of the Fed decision

Someone sold upside call exposure in the SPDR Gold ETF (GLD) while simultaneously buying downside put exposure in a two-pronged trade.

OpenAI looms over earnings from tech hyperscalers

Amazon, Alphabet, Meta and Microsoft report quarterly results after the bell, and OpenAI is likely to be a big topic across the board.

Treasury yields are little changed as investors await Fed decision

U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of what could be Jerome Powell's final policy meeting as Fed chair.

Finland’s Kone to buy German rival TK Elevator in blockbuster $34.4 billion deal

The combination would create the world’s largest elevator maker and marks one of Europe's biggest takeovers in recent years.

Oil prices extend multi-day rally as Trump issues new threat to Iran; Brent tops $114 per barrel

The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.

Yum Brands earnings top estimates, fueled by Taco Bell's 8% same-store sales growth

Taco Bell's same-store sales increased 8% in the quarter, fueling the company's outperformance.

Meta told it's violating EU law by not doing enough to keep children off Facebook and Instagram

Children can create Instagram and Facebook accounts simply by inputting a false birth date, a preliminary EU investigation found.

UK's biggest drugmakers see surprise profit bump, even as pharma grapples with U.S. policies

AstraZeneca and GSK, the U.K.'s second and ninth most valuable companies, both saw first-quarter profits beat expectations early Wednesday.

Jet fuel bidding war breaks out as airlines confront ‘global stress test’ over shortages and cancellations

The continent must "fight for every cargo" in what analysts have dubbed a "global stress test" for the airline industry.

Trump threatens Iran with AI picture of himself with a gun: 'No more Mr. Nice guy!'

Oil prices continued to rise on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to threaten Iran in a TruthSocial post.

Washington Post

UAE to leave OPEC amid Hormuz oil crisis, a blow to Saudi Arabia

The departure weakens the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, long criticized by Trump, as the global economy reels from the Iran war energy shock.

New State Department rules would deny visas to those who fear returning home

Diplomatic missions are told to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants if they fear returning to their home country, and to deny travel documents to those who say yes.

U.S. weighs Iranian proposal that would open Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks

Iranian negotiators are seeking separate tracks for a deal over the Strait of Hormuz and talks on broader peace, including nuclear issues.

U.S. offers no help with Iran war’s fallout, Thai foreign minister says

“This war should not have taken place,” Sihasak Phuangketkeow said in an interview, adding that Thailand is approaching Russia and China amid its economic crisis.

King Charles’s rare state visit offers U.K. a chance to mend ties with Trump

The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war. The U.K. hopes the president’s love of pomp and the king’s “poker face” can help heal their alliance.

China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta

The move against Manus AI is Beijing’s most aggressive step yet to stanch the loss of AI talent to the United States, setting up a complicated legal and political fight.

Pope Leo meets Sarah Mullally, first woman to be archbishop of Canterbury

At the Vatican, the Anglican archbishop met a pope who has signaled no intention to change Catholic doctrine to allow ordaining women.

BBC

Mother guilty of murdering baby who died with 'catastrophic' injuries

Nicole Blain's 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson had suffered broken ribs and three skull fractures.

Will Rose's McLaren club gamble pay off?

Justin Rose will use his new McLaren Golf clubs in competition for the first time this week. What are the risks of his partnership with the Formula 1 team?

I shouldn't have been made to visit abusive killer mum

Kelly Higgins said despite her mother being in jail for murder, she retained rights over her.

Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA

The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

University wins record freedom of speech fine challenge

A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.

Police raid religious group over allegations of sexual offences, forced marriage and slavery

Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.

Israeli 'double-tap' strike kills three rescue workers in Lebanon, officials say

They are among five people officials say were killed in successive attacks on Tuesday.

'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French', King and Trump joke at dinner

The King and the US president exchanged several jokes during their speeches at a state banquet.

Oil price jumps to $115 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade

The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

William and Catherine share new photo to mark 15th wedding anniversary

The photo shows William and Catherine lying in grass with their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The Independent

Syria says Australia won't repatriate families from camp for those with alleged ties to IS militants

A group of Australian women and children who left a Syrian camp for people with alleged ties to Islamic State group militants are stuck in Syria

University cleaner awarded £264k compensation after being sacked over rice cooker dispute

Peak Ong was unfairly dismissed and victimised, tribunal rules

Golders Green stabbing latest: Man arrested after two people attacked in north London, says Jewish security group

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has condemned the ‘appalling attack’ on two Jewish Londoners in Golders Green

UN warns of famine in South Sudan: ‘We are witnessing a deadly downward spiral’

A doctors also tells The Independent that there is no electricity at the hospital they work at because there is no fuel – and surgeons have performed caesarean sections with almost no medicines

Sister guilty of killing film director sibling over diamond-encrusted Rolex watch

Jennifer Abbott’s body lay undiscovered for three days

Labour just made a dreadful, expensive decision on its creaking military gear

Burying the bad news of a non-decision over a useless but expensive defence disaster on a day when all eyes were on the PM shows the government putting politics above good sense, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

PMQs latest: Starmer refuses to say if Rachel Reeves will keep job as chancellor in rumoured reshuffle

Sir Keir Starmer took questions from MPs the day after avoiding an inquiry into claims he misled Parliament over the Peter Mandelson vetting saga.

How Golders Green became a home for the UK’s Jewish community as Starmer condemns attacks

The suburb began growing as a place of Jewish settlement during the First World War

University wins High Court challenge over record £585,000 freedom of speech fine

The University of Sussex took legal action against the Office for Students (OfS) last year over the watchdog’s decision in March 2025

Trump clashes with another European ally as he lashes out at Germany for ‘US humiliation’ jibe

Since launching his war on Iran, the US president’s relationship with transatlantic allies has rapidly deteriorated