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CBC.ca

Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite usage drops

Epic Games will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a drop in engagement for Fortnite, the latest layoffs in the video game industry where growth has stalled due to economic uncertainty.

Porter to launch flights from revamped Montreal Metropolitan Airport

Porter Airlines plans to launch a dozen routes this summer from the overhauled Montreal Metropolitan Airport, as Canada's third-largest carrier seeks to gain purchase in the competitive domestic market and start putting its half-billion-dollar investment to work.

WNBA and players unanimously approve agreement, setting up sprint to May season opener

The WNBA board of governors unanimously ratified the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday.

The Best of Both Worlds? Miley Cyrus back as Hannah Montana in new anniversary special

The anniversary special, which started streaming Tuesday on Disney+ and Hulu, celebrates 20 years since the show's premiere.Filmed in front of a live audience, it features archival footage and is centred on an interview with MileyCyrus — now 33 and a genuine pop star — with podcast host Alex Cooper.

Israel's defence minister says military plans occupy swath of southern Lebanon

Israel will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River to create a "defensive buffer," Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, spelling out for the first time Israel's intent to seize territory amounting to nearly a tenth of Lebanon.

Hiker dies after slipping down B.C.'s Brunswick Mountain while trying to help companion

A man who slipped and fell between 100 and 150 metres while trying to help a companion during a hike on one of the tallest mountains in Metro Vancouver's North Shore has died of his injuries.

Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin to sit out at least 2 more weeks with leg injury

The Montreal Victoire have placed captain Marie-Philip Poulin on long-term injured reserve, the Professional Women's Hockey League team announced Tuesday.

Justice minister won't meet premiers' demand for 'sea change' to how judges are appointed

Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he has no plans to change how judges are appointed in Canada after four premiers wrote to Prime Minister Mark Carney asking for more of a say in the process.

RCMP probe corruption allegations at Calgary city hall; warrants executed on current, former councillors

An RCMP-led corruption investigation is underway and at least one current and one former Calgary city councillor, as well as a business were subject to search warrants executed last week, CBC News has learned.

18-year-old man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Alberta highway shooting

An 18-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in a deadly daytime shooting on a highway south of Edmonton.
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Toronto Star

Gas up Wednesday, say experts. Prices are dropping but expected to spike again later in the week

If the U.S. and Iran strike a deal that opens up the Strait of Hormuz, experts predicts the price of gas could shrink as rapidly as it increased.

Canada Post union head urges 55,000 workers to turn down tentative agreement

CUPW president Jan Simpson and four others break with majority of union board as workers start voting on deal in April. "We are advocating for members to reject the employer’s December 2025 offer."

Dan Levy, whose new Netflix dark comedy tackles grief, reflects on Catherine O'Hara's legacy

Dan and his father Eugene Levy worked with O'Hara for six seasons on "Schitt's Creek," and the Moira Rose character was written especially for her.

Justice minister says federal government won't use disallowance power

While some federal Liberals want the federal government to use disallowance to strike down provincial laws that invoke the notwithstanding clause, Justice Minister Sean Fraser isn’t on board.

Toronto police launch counter-terrorism unit, task force involving officers armed with semi-automatic guns

"If you see these officers, whether its around places of worship or tourist hubs, it does not mean there is an imminent threat," Chief Myron Demkiw said.

Readers honour 'hero' pilots after Air Canada crash at LaGuardia

Star readers are sharing their grief and reflections on the Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport. Here's how you can join the conversation.

Carney government has no plans to give provinces more say in judicial appointments

But Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said that when it comes to Quebec, Ottawa should be receptive to new ideas.

Toronto Stadium upgrades unveiled ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The City of Toronto and MLSE unveiled several new upgrades to Toronto Stadium ahead of the World Cup on Tuesday, including the completed addition of 17,000 seats, the new pitch and major hospitality upgrades.

Federal union denounces CRA decision to end tax drop boxes, calls for reversal

OTTAWA - A federal union is warning the Canada Revenue Agency's decision to get rid of drop boxes as a method to file taxes will reduce access to services for hundreds of thousands of Canadians.

Mastermind of Canada's largest gold heist admits to $20M theft at Pearson airport, paying off 'debt list'

The 43-year-old mastermind behind the April 2023 heist, was arrested last January at Pearson airport after flying in from Dubai.
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Globe and Mail

Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings by federal officers

A county official says the federal government ‘has adopted a policy of categorically withholding evidence’

Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro to serve 27-year sentence at home due to poor health

71-year-old Bolsonaro has been hospitalized since March 13 for pneumonia, the latest of several health problems he has faced

Fortnite publisher Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 employees

Company says cuts are not related to AI but instead stem from slower economic growth and weak spending

Miley Cyrus says Hannah Montana special 'a gift to the fans'

Actor and singer Miley Cyrus is marking two decades since ''Hannah Montana' first aired with a new anniversary special celebrating the show and her life since. Cyrus walked the purple carpet in Hollywood on Monday alongside former cast mates and celebrity guests for the premiere of 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.'

Aid vessel arrives in Cuba as economic and energy crises deepen

Flotilla is part of a caravan called ‘Our America Convoy to Cuba,’ with more than 650 participants from 33 countries

Violent attacks leave some British Jews questioning whether any place is truly safe

Four Jewish community ambulances were set ablaze in London in what authorities called an antisemitic attack

‘Still in shock': Passenger recounts Air Canada Express crash

Joe Capio, a passenger aboard an Air Canada Express jet involved in an accident at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, said he was still 'shaken up' and recounted the moments before the incident, which authorities said killed both pilots and injured dozens.

Israel to seize parts of southern Lebanon as Hezbollah vows to resist occupation

Israel’s Defence Minister previously warned Lebanon’s government it would lose territory if it failed to disarm Hezbollah

Jury finds Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her nearly $60-million

Decision came nearly five years after Cosby was freed from prison in Pennsylvania

This couple fled Ukraine four years ago. In Europe, one fateful piece of paper haunts them

The Globe reconnects with George Fedorov and Yevheniiya Fedorova in Germany, as they continue to build a new life
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Global News

Iran war a ‘disastrous mistake,’ says German president in rare rebuke

The Iran war is a "disastrous mistake" that breaches international law, Germany's president said on Tuesday in a blunt rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy

Iran vows to ‘completely’ close Strait of Hormuz if U.S. hits power plants

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be 'completely closed' immediately if the U.S. follows up on President Donald Trump’s threat to attack its power plants.

U.K. police examine possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances torched

A video posted on Telegram, allegedly by an Islamist group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, showed a map of where the ambulances were kept and footage of them on fire.

EU will delay proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is creating the biggest oil supply disruption in history, according to the International Energy Agency, sending global crude prices soaring.

Iran and Israel trade strikes amid mixed signals over talks to end war

Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv on Tuesday, yet President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war.

U.S. sanctions Vancouver company for alleged ties to Hezbollah

Corporate records obtained by Global News show the company's directors are all based in Qatar.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, set fires in West Bank after funeral

Sunday night's rampage came after mourners in the settlement of Elon Moreh held a funeral for an 18-year-old Israeli settler killed in a collision with a Palestinian vehicle.

Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire in U.K. ‘antisemitic arson attack’

The ambulances belonged to Hatzolah, a volunteer organization that responds to medical emergencies and works alongside the U.K.'s National Health Service.

Oil prices fall, stock markets rally after Trump delays Iran strikes

The main U.S. indexes were on track to open higher on Monday after President Donald Trump said he would order the military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants.

U.S. will hold off strikes on Iran’s power plants for 5 days, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump said that the suspension of his threat to attack power plants was “subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.”
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New York Times

The War Is Going Better Than You Think

How the fight in Iran compares to past conflicts.

Iran’s ‘Nuclear’ Option

How U.S. strategy encouraged mutually assured destruction.

N.C. Senator Phil Berger Officially Just Lost to Sam Page

Phil Berger had money, power and an endorsement from President Trump. But his critics had a long list of resentments and, on Tuesday, he lost by a mere 23 votes.

Trump Picks ‘Alpha Male’ Influencer to Be Tourism Envoy

Nick Adams, known for his crass humor and internet trolling, was previously nominated to be the ambassador to Malaysia. But his nomination was pulled earlier this year.

Investigators Seek Answers in Attacks on Jewish Sites in Europe

Attacks on schools and property in several countries have Jewish communities on edge, amid suspicions that Iran is behind the violence.

Senate Democrats Urge Kennedy to Stop Hindering Key Health Panel

The health secretary has canceled or postponed three meetings of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which shapes health care coverage for Americans.

Costa Rica Agrees to Take Migrants Deported by the Trump Administration

The agreement is part of President Trump’s efforts to find governments willing to accept people who have been detained in the United States.

Minnesota Prosecutors Sue to Access Evidence in Shootings by Agents During Immigration Crackdown

The federal government has refused to provide even basic information about the three shootings during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, including two that were fatal.

Supreme Court Seems Open to Trump Request to Block Asylum Seekers at Border

A policy of turning back many asylum seekers at the border was rescinded in 2021, but the Justice Department wants the flexibility to reinstate it as a tool for border control.

Gregory Bovino’s Final Days: Harsh Words and Few Regrets

He was the face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. But as he begins a retirement that was not entirely voluntary, the Border Patrol leader says he did not go far enough.

CNBC

OpenAI shutters short-form video app Sora as company reels in costs

OpenAI said it's closing Sora, the short-form video app that went viral after its launch six months ago

Trump says U.S. and Iran are 'in negotiations right now,' Tehran is 'talking sense'

"Operation Epic Fury continues unabated" to achieve President Donald Trump's military objectives, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

Micron stock sinks for a fourth straight day despite dominant earnings report

Micron's revenue almost tripled in the last quarter, but the memory company's stock has sunk about 15% since it reported earnings on Wednesday.

Dimon warns on AI job losses, calls for government-business incentives

The potential AI-related disruption of the job market is a critical issue in Washington, with lawmakers trying to curb the amount of displacement.

Oil rises, with Brent climbing back above $100 as optimism fades over Iran war de-escalation

Oil prices traded higher on Tuesday, with international benchmark Brent crude climbing back above $100 per barrel.

United ditches more economy seats to make room for bigger premium cabins with new layouts

United will have new cabins on smaller planes with premium seats, including those that convert into a bed, to win more sales from high-spending travelers.

World has 'never experienced' soaring refining margins like this, TotalEnergies CEO tells CNBC

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné on the Iran war, the $1 billion deal with the White House, investment in the U.S., and more.

Baltimore is first U.S. city to sue over Grok deepfake porn as legal pressure mounts on Musk's xAI

Following international regulatory probes, lawsuits are piling up in the U.S. against Elon Musk's xAI and its Grok chatbot.

Gold prices are steady after heavy sell-off

The spot gold price began to settle but remained subdued on Tuesday after a tumultuous start to the week, establishing a level around $4,370 per troy ounce.

Circle heads for it worst day on record as proposed law could limit stablecoin yield

Earning yield, usually in the form of rewards, on stablecoins like Circle's USDC and others is key incentive for users to hold the coins.

Washington Post

Rubio testifies against friend accused of secretly working for Maduro

Former congressman David Rivera, accused of secretly lobbying for Nicolás Maduro’s government in Venezuela, climbed Miami politics alongside Marco Rubio.

Rare Middle East storm could bring floods, damaging winds and tornadoes

Parts of the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf could be hit by strong thunderstorms later this week. Major highways and airports in the region could be inundated.

Trump says peace talks progressing as Iran officials deny negotiations

Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey have taken the lead in efforts to broker a peace deal between the United States and Iran, though conversations have been indirect thus far.

Israel, Iran trade strikes as U.S. says it is pausing attacks on energy targets

Four Persian Gulf states reported fresh missile and drone threats from Iran, as Israel pledged to keep up its attacks in Iran and Lebanon “with full force.”

Trump says U.S. is postponing some strikes as it negotiates end to war with Iran

The president’s announcement sent markets up and energy prices diving, as investors bet Iran’s blockade of a key shipping chokepoint could soon end.

Ambulances set ablaze at London synagogue in attack Starmer calls antisemitic

No one was hurt in the blaze, which damaged four ambulances operated by a Jewish charity in north London’s Golders Green neighborhood, officials said.

At least one winner emerges from Iran war: U.S. natural gas exporters

Stock markets fell sharply in Asia and Europe on Monday amid deepening anxiety over the ongoing war and the prospect of further disruptions to global energy markets.

Trump threats, U.S. troop build-up raise specter of battle for Hormuz

Israelis said securing the strait for energy shipments could become the war’s main goal now that regime change and ending Iran’s ability to obtain a nuclear weapon seem out of reach.

BBC

What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

'What a stunner!' - Kelly doubles Arsenal's lead against Chelsea

Chloe Kelly's curling long-range strike puts Arsenal 2-0 up in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea.

Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans "gave me the best time of my life" and "stood by me in the toughest times".

Pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash named

An Air Canada plane, carrying 73 passengers and four crew, collided with a firefighting vehicle shortly after landing at LaGuardia airport.

Premier League great Salah will leave lifetime of memories

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as an all-time great and iconic Premier League figure, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Premier League great Salah will leave lifetime of memories

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as an all-time great and iconic Premier League figure, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?

What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?

What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war

But I can change it: Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.

Al Fayed survivors frustrated at 'sceptism' about trafficking inquiry

Survivors say the Met and government need to expand their investigation to include human trafficking.

Reform UK's leader in Scotland denies homophobia after apologising for joke

Reform UK's Scottish leader has been criticised for remarks he made during a 2018 Burns Night speech.

The Independent

Trump sees approval tumble with men – a key voting bloc that put him back in the White House

Multiple polls show men giving Trump poor marks on the economy and cost of living

Iran vows to fight for a ‘complete victory’ after rebuffing Trump’s claims of peace talks

The Islamic Republic says it will not back down as pressure builds for the conflict to end as global oil markets are upended

Baseball Hall of Famer sues his old team saying they used his name and number on jersey sales without permission

Frank Thomas officially retired in 2010, after which the Chicago White Sox retired his 35 player number

Ex-prison guard on trial for murder after inmate suffered 69 blows in fatal jail beating

Jonah Levi was the first guard to go on trial after 10 were indicted last April

The ferocity of the downpour that brought the latest Hawaii flooding surprised even meteorologists

Crews are evaluating damage from a surprise downpour that sent floodwaters raging through a neighborhood near downtown Honolulu

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

Bahrain's UN proposal calling for 'all necessary means' to open Strait of Hormuz faces opposition

A U.N. Security Council resolution calling for countries to use “all necessary means” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is facing some opposition for raising the possibility of U.N.-backed military action against Iran

California gubernatorial debate abruptly canceled after discrimination accusations

The university has defended a formula used to select the participants and denied allegations of bias

Paris offices of Swiss bank searched by authorities in Epstein-related probe

The French Foreign Ministry said it had completed an administrative investigation, performing about 30 interviews

What to know about the collision on a LaGuardia Airport runway

Authorities are working to determine what caused a deadly collision between a jet and a fire truck on the runway at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport