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CBC.ca

Drake breaks King of Pop's record for No. 1 hits

Drake might officially be the new king of pop. With 14 hits, the Toronto rap star has shattered the longstanding record previously held by Michael Jackson for most No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist.

Temperature records fall as Western Europe swelters under intense heat wave

The U.K. has smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours as a spring heat wave continued to scorch parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.

NASA makes moon base announcement

NASA officials, including administrator Jared Isaacman and the head of the moon base program, are expected to speak Tuesday about plans for a sustained presence on the moon.

Gina Kingsbury, Troy Ryan won't return to lead Canadian women's hockey team

The Canadian women's hockey team will have a new general manager and head coach leading the team into the next Olympic cycle. GM Gina Kingsbury and head coach Troy Ryan won't return to their roles, Hockey Canada announced on Tuesday. Both were on contracts set to expire this year.

Muslim pilgrims endure Saudi Arabia's sweltering heat for pinnacle of Hajj

Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of Hajj.

Man who sold gun used to kill Edmonton police officers found guilty of manslaughter

An Edmonton man who supplied a teen with a semi-automatic rifle later used to kill two police officers has been found guilty of manslaughter.

Mango fashion group heir, accused in his father's death, steps away from company

Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, said on Tuesday he was stepping down temporarily as ‌the fashion group's vice chair after being named a suspect in a probe into his father's death, while strongly asserting his innocence.

Her family hid his father on their farm during WW II. They just met for the 1st time

When Dina Van Dommelen-Samson and Nico Peltenburg met for the first time earlier this month, it felt like a family reunion instead of two strangers getting acquainted. Peltenburg was in Nova Scotia to visit, but he also hoped to meet the family of the man who hid his father during the German occupation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.
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Toronto Star

Chow responds to allegations of harassment from city councillors' staff: 'Everyone deserves a safe workplace'

Mayor Olivia Chow said "everyone deserves a safe workplace" in response to allegations of workplace abuse the Star revealed this week.

Mississauga says it's renaming Paramount Fine Foods Centre and pursuing legal action over $1.6 million debt

Mohamad Fakih, Paramount's founder and president, said that at no time did the company refuse to pay the city.

Toronto power outage disrupts large parts of downtown

The power failure also affected Toronto General hospital, which is using its emergency generators to keep operations and services moving.

Ontario students are obsessed with Senior Assassins, a game of betrayal. Here's why principals and police are on edge

Students are sleeping in their cars, hiding in bushes and betraying lifelong friends. Toronto-area schools say the game has "serious safety risks."

Bell Canada launches home internet backup service for outages

Bell says the feature is exclusively available, free of charge, to those with bundled mobile and home internet plans in Ontario and Quebec with current Giga Hub 2.0 modems.

Congo’s Ebola outbreak is ‘outpacing’ response, WHO says

The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 101 confirmed Ebola infections, 930 suspected cases and 221 suspected deaths, according to health ministry data released late Monday.

Toronto man charged with murder after unidentified person found dead in Cabbagetown garage

Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact police.

At 84, Martha Stewart has new projects on the go, two in Toronto. Just don't call it a reinvention: 'I hate that word'

The lifestyle mogul has launched a line of grocery staples across Toronto, and will be at Chai Lifeline Canada's 20th-anniversary gala on May 27.

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown

Iran's foreign ministry called the strikes a ceasefire violation and warned that Washington would bear responsibility for “all consequences,” without details.

Toronto fire chief sounds alarm about lithium-ion batteries after two North York blazes

Toronto fire crews extinguished two fires at a recycling facility on Ashwarren Road near Keele Street and Finch Avenue West in the past week.
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Globe and Mail

Talks to end Iran war seem to stall once more

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiating a deal with Iran could 'take a couple of days,' while Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said earlier that progress made on an initial framework did not mean the two sides were close to a final agreement.

Villagers trapped in flooded Laos cave for seven days await rescue

Difficult terrain and heavy rain have hampered search efforts

Rescue efforts continue for seven people trapped inside flooded cave in Laos

The villagers entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19, but heavy rain triggered flash flooding that blocked the exit, according to Lao and Thai rescue teams involved in the operation.

Texans to choose Republican nominee in runoff election as Cornyn and Paxton face off

Winner will run in November against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico

Oil giant BP abruptly ousts chairman Albert Manifold over governance and conduct issues

Departure is unexpected, with Manifold having been appointed to the position late last year

Early heat wave in Europe shatters records, prompts health risk warnings

U.K. smashes century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours; temperatures reach 36 C in France’s southwest

K-pop band BTS wins artist of the year at American Music Awards for second time

The group also claimed best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for the single Swim

BTS takes top prize at American Music Awards for second time

K-pop sensations BTS, the globally popular boy band that recently returned to the world stage after military service, scored the top honor of artist of the year on Monday at the fan-voted American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

A big night for BTS at the American Music Awards

BTS returned to the American Music Awards with a performance and two wins, including artist of the year.

Trump, near 80, undergoes fourth publicly disclosed medical exam of second term

Results are filtered through the White House and must be approved by the President, raising questions about what the public sees
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Global News

Intense European heat wave scorches as multiple countries report deaths

Experts say unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that sometimes strike at abnormal times and in unusual places are putting more people in danger.

Starbucks under fire for ‘Tank Day’ ad evoking deadly South Korean uprising

In an apology, Starbucks South Korea's parent company chairman Chung Yong-jin asked the public not to take their anger out on Starbucks employees and front-of-house workers.

Spanish government confirms new case of hantavirus linked to cruise ship

Spain's Ministry of Health said that a new positive hantavirus case has been confirmed in one of the individuals remaining in preventive quarantine at Gómez Ulla Hospital.

U.S. says it carried out strikes in southern Iran, including on missile sites

Further details were not immediately available, including more specifics on the threats from Iran and what this means for negotiations

‘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.
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New York Times

SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Favorable Terms for Elon Musk

The ways it set up its board and Mr. Musk’s pay appear to benefit him at the expense of other shareholders, corporate governance experts said.

Court Rejects Alabama House Map, Calling It Unfair to Black Voters

Alabama is likely to appeal the ruling, which stops an effort to use a new congressional map that would likely cost Democrats a majority-Black district.

Knicks Fans Celebrate the Team’s First NBA Finals Appearance Since 1999

After a 27-year drought, the New York Knicks are headed to the N.B.A. finals. Fans flooded the streets of the city in celebration.

To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man Shaking His Hand

The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.

Deal or No Deal With Iran

A deal to end the current blockade is merely an enticement for the next blockade and the one after that.

A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France

Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.

South Carolina Senate Does Not Act on New Midterm Map, Defying Trump

With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.

Trump Declares Himself in Good Health After Physical Exam at Walter Reed

President Trump, who will turn 80 next month, did not give details on the exam.

U.S. Aims to Give Cold War Plutonium to Start-Ups for Nuclear Fuel

Companies say it’s a better way to dispose of the Cold War-era material — and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. But the plan has also faced criticism.

‘Bing Bong!’ The Knicks’ Watch Party Outside the Garden Is Dead.

The police say that celebrations outside of Madison Square Garden have gotten out of control. Fans and insiders say the chaos has been driven by social media influencers.

CNBC

‘The market has spoken’: Ferrari shares fall after carmaker unveils first fully electric vehicle

Shares of luxury carmaker Ferrari fell sharply on Tuesday morning, shortly after the company launched its first fully electric vehicle.

Brent oil jumps more than 3% after Iran vows to retaliate for U.S. strikes

President Trump earlier said talks with Iran were "proceeding nicely," while warning that the U.S. could resume military action if discussions were to collapse.

Treasury yields slide after Memorial Day break as traders weigh Iran peace prospects

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell more than 6 basis points to 4.510%.

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston to step down after 19 years at helm of cloud storage pioneer

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston, who started the cloud storage company when he was 24, plans to step down and assume the role of executive chairman.

Micron hits $1 trillion market cap for the first time as stock surges 18%

A global memory shortage driven by AI is spiking demand for chipmakers like Micron.

BP shares fall after board removes chairman Albert Manifold over 'serious’ conduct concerns

The board of British energy major BP on Tuesday announced it had unanimously decided to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect.

Pope Leo is concerned about AI replacing human work. Traders share his concern long term

The leader of the Catholic Church warned about artificial intelligence upending the labor market. Traders on Kalshi see unemployment jumping before 2030.

Eli Lilly stock edges higher as company plans nearly $4 billion in vaccine deals

The deals are part of Eli Lilly’s effort to expand into infectious disease research and development.

'I never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before this': How one medical supply CEO is navigating the oil price shock

Medical supply company Gentell sources raw materials from around the world, and the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is causing volatility for its business.

American Airlines picks SpaceX's Starlink for in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 500 planes

American Airlines said it will install SpaceX's Starlink for inflight Wi-Fi on more than 500 of its airplanes.

Washington Post

To repair ties with India, Rubio leans into pageantry

The top U.S. diplomat visited the world’s largest democracy in a bid to reverse soured relations over Trump’s tariff agenda and embrace of Pakistan.

Iran threatens retaliation after U.S. strikes in southern Iran

The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to end the war.

U.S. allies in Asia are trying to shield themselves from Trump’s unpredictability

President Donald Trump’s seeming ambivalence about the value of allies has created a sense of urgency among nations with close U.S. ties.

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.

BBC

British man tortured in Dubai detention, human rights group says

Ryan Pepper, from Kent, has been imprisoned in the UAE "without explanation", says the group.

UK's hottest May day record broken for second day in a row

Temperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.

Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

London City pursuing Putellas after Barca exit

Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has announced she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London City Lionesses in pursuit.

Three teens dead after being in water at beauty spots

Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.

Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium

Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.

'Long time coming' as Shankland joins Rangers from Hearts

Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland says he is fulfilling his "dream" of joining "boyhood club" Rangers as he completes his transfer from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian.

Woman shot outside Sheffield bar was innocent bystander

The 30-year-old woman was on a night out to celebrate the bank holiday weekend, police say.

Watch: Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave

Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

The Independent

Fatalities reported after chemical explosion at Washington paper mill

First responders are at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, ‘following the rupture of a tank containing white liquor,’ officials said

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan

The political drama in South Carolina is part of a Republican strategy to redraw voting districts to the GOP’s advantage

70-year-old skydiver killed after mid-air collision with another jumper

Randy Hubbs of Kennewick, Washington, died after colliding with a fellow skydiver at about 1,000 feet above the ground

Four teens die in open water during heatwave as RNLI warns of ‘very real risk’

While temperatures reached record highs, water temperatures remained low, which can lead to cold water shock

Deaths reported after tank implodes at Washington pulp and paper mill

The implosion of a chemical tank at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state killed an undisclosed number of people, local authorities and company officials confirmed

Live weather maps: Where could thunderstorms hit UK after Met Office issue warning in record-breaking heatwave

Thunderstorms are forecast across the country on Tuesday evening

Trump’s economic suck-up doubles down and brags that Americans ‘spending more on everything’ - not just gas

Top White House economist Kevin Hassett claimed Americans remain ‘very, very optimistic’

2-year-old left needing stitches and rabies shot after being attacked by a raccoon at Massachusetts playground: ‘It happened so fast’

Grayson Cohen, 2, required three stitches and began a series of rabies vaccinations after the animal lunged at him from behind a jungle gym

Colorado waterparks forced to make changes due to severe drought

Water parks across the West are having to conserve water amid a drought

US plans to slash bombers and warships available to Nato in a crisis, report claims

The Trump administration has threatened to withdraw the United States from Nato