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CBC.ca

Habs take Game 1 in Tampa with hat trick from Slafkovsky

Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night.

B.C. government pulls back on DRIPA suspension again amid First Nations opposition

The B.C. Premier's Office said Sunday evening the government won't table changes to DRIPA during this sitting of the legislature. The premier is slated to hold a press conference on Monday outlining the government's next steps.

P.E.I. foal with rare deformity could still become a racehorse, says owner

Benny the foal is only a few days old, but his owners say he's already taking their stable by storm.

UFC president Dana White says he felt compelled to help Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala

Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White says he offered to help Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala after he saw the incident reported by the media. "I would like to help in any way that I can," he said during an April 18 post-fight press conference in Winnipeg, Man.

Missing Alberta senior found dead in Saskatchewan, RCMP say

A Calgary senior, missing for nearly two weeks, has been found deceased in Saskatchewan.

8 children dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at two different homes early Sunday, police in Shreveport said.

Lytton, B.C., was razed by fire — but costs of maintaining new facilities could lead to financial ruin

Jennifer Thoss, a member of Lytton's council elected in 2022, worries a lack of leadership and oversight by the provincial and federal governments has set the tiny B.C. village on a path to financial ruin. It was largely destroyed in a fast-moving wildfire in 2021.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, province to sell $28.9M private jet 'as quickly as possible'

Ontario is looking to sell the $28.9 million private jet that was recently purchased for Premier Doug Ford's use "as quickly as possible," following backlash days after the purchase was confirmed publicly.

A year after deadly car ramming, Vancouver Lapu-Lapu Day event divides community

A Lapu-Lapu Day gathering is being held in Vancouver Sunday, nearly a year after a car ramming killed 11 people at the Filipino festival in April 2025.

This northern Yukon island shows how thawing permafrost is transforming the Arctic

Thawing permafrost on a small island off the Yukon’s north coast is shedding light on how climate change could dramatically affect the Arctic landscape in years to come.
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Toronto Star

Police searching for attacker after sexual assault in downtown Toronto

The attacker reportedly approached the victim from behind and then forced them to an isolated area, Toronto police said.

Expansion Tempo launch WNBA training camp and share first impressions of Toronto

Training and playing in a new city is a welcome challenge for Canada's first WNBA team.

Doug Ford flip-flops, plans to sell recently purchased $28.9-million jet amid public fury

Ford said the used jet would be sold only days after the Star revealed Queen's Park had bought the aircraft for his use.

'Taking back control': Mark Carney addresses a pivot away from U.S. in message to Canadians

In a fireside-style video, the prime minister echoed his Davos speech by emphasizing that amid global tensions, "hope isn't a plan" and "nostalgia isn't a strategy."

Hamilton police investigating two weekend shootings

One suspect has been charged. Police are appealing to the public for any information related to either shooting.

Man kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting in Louisiana neighborhood

The victims ranged in age from one to about 14 years old. A total of 10 people were shot.

Former minister Catherine McKenna blasts the heads of Canadian oil companies

In 2024, oil and gas production was the only sector in the country to have increased its greenhouse gas emissions.

Why Union Station may not be a stop on Canada’s new high-speed rail line

Some of the biggest questions surrounding Canada's proposed high-speed passenger rail line remain unanswered.

This Ontario skydiver plunged to the ground after her parachute failed. Why she doesn’t regret jumping out of the plane

Carol Murray broke her pelvis, several ribs, both her legs and punctured a lung when she hit the ground. Somehow, she survived.

Three injured after vehicle crashes into building, pins pedestrian in Scarborough

Firefighters had to rescue the driver, passenger and the pedestrian, who was pinned against the building, Toronto fire Chief Jim Jessop said.
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Globe and Mail

In Iran, the fog of war gives way to the smog of negotiations

In a war with so many moving parts, there are moving parts inside the moving parts

Iran continues to mock Trump with AI-generated social media posts

Tehran’s propaganda campaign portrays U.S. President as incompetent fool who cannot win conflict he started

Bulgaria’s pro-Russian former president Radev set for landslide election win, exit polls show

Radev is a euroskeptic and former fighter pilot who opposes military support for Ukraine’s war effort against Moscow

A post-Cold War operation kept enriched uranium out of Iran’s hands decades ago

Project Sapphire was a logistical nightmare that would be difficult to repeat in a hostile country such as Iran today

Trump accuses Iran of violating truce ahead of talks

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Sunday of a 'total violation' of the two countries' ceasefire for firing on ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and renewed a threat to ​wipe out Iran's bridges and power plants unless it accepted his terms.

Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting, police say

Suspect died after a police pursuit, and the victims included children related to him

U.S.-Kuwaiti journalist detained by Kuwait over war posts, media watchdog says

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has not been seen for six weeks, according to New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists

Rat poison found in HiPP baby food in Austrian supermarket, police say

SPAR Austria says it removed the products in all countries where it runs businesses, including Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia and Northern Italy

Blue Origin achieves first landing of reused rocket booster as New Glenn touches down after launch

Mission key in showing 29-story heavy-lift rocket can compete with SpaceX

Eight remain in hospital after Kyiv shooting that killed six, mayor says

Russian-born man shot dead by police after opening fire on passers-by before barricading himself in a supermarket with hostages
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Global News

Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran standoff continues in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said an Iranian-flagged cargo ship had been fired upon and seized when it tried to get around the U.S. blockade.

Trump says U.S. shoots, seizes Iran-bound cargo ship that tried to run blockade

The White House said Vice President JD Vance, who led the first round of historic face-to-face talks over 21 hours last weekend, would lead the U.S. delegation to Pakistan.

Iran fires on ships, re-closes Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions

Iran fired on vessels and re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region and threatening the key global oil shipping route.

Multimillionaires band together in effort to save beached whale in Germany

Since his first sighting, the whale has been trapped several times and freed with human assistance, but has become stranded again and is now fighting for his life.

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal. What does it entail?

The deal is meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran negotiations but one that will see Israeli forces maintain positions deep inside southern Lebanon.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open amid ceasefire, oil prices plunge

Oil prices plunged by about nine per cent on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic.

U.K.’s Starmer faces calls to quit over Mandelson security vet. Here’s why

The new information that Mandelson initially failed the vetting, but was still given the role, increases the political pressure on Keir Starmer.

Life-jacket from Titanic survivor to be auctioned, expected to fetch $648K

The life jacket was worn by Laura Francatelli, a first-class passenger, who was among about 700 people who survived the ship's sinking.

U.S. tourist held in Zanzibar after his fiancee dies following arguments

Joseph Isaac McCann, 45, was questioned by police, four days after his partner, Ashly Robinson, 31, was found dead in a luxury villa in Zanzibar on her birthday trip.

Prince Harry says Princess Diana’s death made him not want to be a royal

Prince Harry, during his 20-minute address, spoke about his experience with mental health and how grief, after the death of his mother, has impacted his life.
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New York Times

The Iran War Sent Shock Waves Through Asia That Are Likely to Spread

The Asia-Pacific was hit hard and quick by the war in Iran and its energy bottlenecks. Scenes of crisis there indicate that problems are multiplying and spreading.

Does the Trump Administration Really Want More Teen Pregnancies?

The new Title X guidance from the Trump administration mentions contraception only once.

U.S. Military Strikes a Boat in the Caribbean, Killing 3

The latest attack raised the death toll to at least 180 in the campaign by the United States against people it accuses of smuggling drugs at sea.

From Pulpit to Pews, Trump and Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics

At churches with connections to Pope Leo and the Trump administration, pastors and parishioners speak out on the feud between the president and the pontiff.

Haunted by ‘Dark Thoughts,’ Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children

Seven of the eight children killed were the shooter’s own. Two other people were gravely wounded. The gunman, who was struggling with mental health problems, died in a confrontation with police.

A Humanoid Robot Races to a Record Half-Marathon Finish

The android won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.

Michigan Gas Clerk Helps Save Kidnapped Teen Girl Who Mouthed ‘Help’

A fellow student who had witnessed the kidnapping called the police, and other students helped track the girl to a gas station.

Democrats Eye a Broader Battlefield to Capture Congress in November

Weighed down by President Trump’s approval ratings, some Republican incumbents are struggling to raise money while Democrats look for targets like a Tennessee seat south of Nashville.

Gwendolyn Chisolm, Who Rhymed on Rap’s First Female Hit, Dies at 66

A chance encounter led to overnight success for the Sequence, a seminal trio whose “Funk You Up” broke barriers.

Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev

With its citizens yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans, Bulgaria held its eighth election in five years.

CNBC

European stocks open lower Gulf tanker attacks threaten ceasefire

European stocks started the new trading week lower as traders assess a re-acceleration in U.S.-Iran tensions.

Asia markets mostly rise as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate after ship seizure

Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Monday as a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel deepened tensions, keeping investors on edge.

'Resumption of hostilities': seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink

A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.

CNBC Daily Open: Ship struck and Strait shut

A dramatic escalation in tension over the Strait of Hormuz drives oil prices and risk assets higher in early trade.

Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sees shares jump nearly 4% on first ever warship export deal

This will be Japan's first ever warship export project, and the first ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 2029.

Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as economic growth revs up, Mideast risks loom

The upbeat economic growth has reduced the urgency for fresh stimulus measures, prompting economists to postpone forecasts on the timing of interest rate cuts.

CNBC Daily Open: From happy Friday to Monday blues

The situation in the Middle East took a whiplash as war tensions spiked, after hopes for peace seemed in sight last week. 

U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says

The Iran-flagged Touska was on the U.S. Treasury's sanctions list because of a history of illegal activity, Trump said.

Software stock dogs have joined market rally. There's a classic investing lesson in the rebound

In a 2026 market that had Microsoft down close to 20%, looking for opportunities to buy after big drawdowns is coming to more tech and software stocks.

Washington Post

Trump says U.S. seized Iranian ship trying to bypass blockade of Strait of Hormuz

The operation marks the first ship boarding by U.S. forces since the naval blockade took effect April 13, as part of Trump’s effort to exert pressure on Tehran.

Kremlin-friendly ex-president headed to victory in Bulgaria election

After Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Russia its next best bet as it seeks to retain influence inside the European Union.

In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president

In Luanda, Catholics expressed love and admiration for Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, but not so much for President Trump because of the war in Iran.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again; 2 ships report attacks while trying to cross

India said it summoned Iran’s Ambassador in New Delhi, conveying concerns over “a shooting incident" in the strait involving two Indian-flagged ships. 

Here’s what the stock market might have gotten wrong about the Iran war

Amid confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, a starkly different reality is unfolding defined by disrupted supply lines and damaged infrastructure.

Why China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war

As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.

BBC

Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack

The Kenton United Synagogue, in Harrow, north-west London was targeted at about midnight on Sunday.

Five questions awaiting Starmer as he faces Commons over Mandelson scandal

The prime minister said he was "staggered" to find out last week that civil servants in the Foreign Office withheld information from him.

Reform pledges to review all asylum claims since 2021 if it wins power

The current Labour government has already announced major crackdowns on immigration, including disrupting gangs.

Wembanyama stars for Spurs as Thunder and Celtics win

Victor Wembanyama stars on his NBA play-off debut as the San Antonio Spurs win, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics both make dominant starts to the post-season.

At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India

Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.

New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit

Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

How 'dropout's hangout' became snooker's ultimate stage

Sheffield's Crucible Theatre was a regional arts centre with a polarising reputation before snooker came along, by chance, to make it a globally famous venue. What makes it so special?

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

Row over classical music being 'weaponised' to disperse youths

Musicians are furious that the use of classical music to disperse groups is playing to stereotypes.

Keeping open all of King's coastal path will be a challenge, says Natural England

Natural England says it will be challenging to keep King Charles's coastal path fully open in parts of the south.

The Independent

George Harrison’s pre-Beatlemania hideaway in Illinois goes up for sale

The ‘quiet Beatle’ went camping and jammed with locals during his stay

Two teenagers arrested over arson attack at synagogue in Harrow

Several incidents have targeted Jewish premises in recent weeks

Iran-US war latest: Peace talks in doubt after Tehran accuses Trump of ‘piracy’ over seizure of tanker in Hormuz

Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Iran ‘don’t take the deal’ as ceasefire nears end

William Hill owner Evoke confirms £225m takeover approach from Bally’s Intralot

FTSE 250-listed Evoke is in discussions over a 50p-a-share approach made by the Greek lottery and gaming group.

Reform vows to deport ‘hundreds of thousands’ of small boat migrants and asylum seekers

Nigel Farage’s party has already pledged to identify and deport all illegal migrants in the UK

Over 3,300 people have died in Iran during war

Iran's forensic chief says at least 3,375 people have been killed in the country's war with Israel and the United States

UK set to be hotter than Athens next week as sunny weather continues

Met Office say temperatures will peak at 19C in Cardiff on Thursday

Elon Musk summoned to Paris over X child abuse and deepfake allegations

The investigation is looking into alleged ‘complicity’ in possessing and spreading pornographic images of minors

UK to ‘flirt’ with recession and 250,000 to lose jobs amid Iran war fallout, warn forecasters

The job market will endure its ‘biggest hit since the pandemic’

Starmer-Mandelson latest: Prime minister faces judgement day after calls to resign over vetting scandal

Sir Keir Starmer will address MPs in the House of Commons on Monday afternoon