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CBC.ca
Fact check: Old video of missile attack in Israel
This video is real, but it's been posted online with false claims that it shows missile attacks in Israel on March 7. In fact, the video is from Oct. 1, 2024. Here's how we know.
Air Transat charging more for flights to Europe as jet fuel prices weigh on airlines
Air Transat is charging more for flights to Europe as the soaring cost of jet fuel — triggered by an oil crisis that has emerged from the war in the Middle East — weighs on Canadian and international airlines.
At least 17 killed after drone strikes school in Sudan
An explosive-laden drone blamed on Sudanese paramilitaries struck a secondary school and a health-care centre in southern Sudan Wednesday, killing at least 17 people, mostly schoolgirls, a hospital official and a medical group said.
Iran says it will not participate in FIFA World Cup because of U.S. military attack
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday.
Alberta hit with yet another measles upswing, triggering new calls for action
Alberta experiencing a resurgence of measles and doctors say Albertans need to know the situation is not under control.
Sask. woman says boyfriend removed surgical screw poking out of her head after doctor didn't believe her
Surgeons opened Stephanie Faure's skull 14 months ago to remove brain tumours, leaving her with a metal plate, screws and a scar. So when she could see a screw pushing out through her skin, she went to the hospital to get it safely removed, but says the doctor told her it was just a cyst.
2 people die after giving plasma at for-profit Winnipeg collection centres: Health Canada
CBC News has learned two people — including a 22-year-old international student — died after giving plasma at Winnipeg collection centres that pay people for their donations.
2nd round of polygraphs conducted in disappearance of N.S. children amid lack of answers
Nova Scotia RCMP have conducted a second round of polygraph examinations in the disappearance of Jack and Lilly Sullivan, with two of those tests focused on one of the only pieces of physical evidence in the case: a light pink blanket found hanging in a tree.
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Toronto Star
Toronto Star bestsellers: Christina Applegate memoir makes a splashy debut
The actor's “You with the Sad Eyes" tops the original non-fiction list.
Tumbler Ridge MP backs mother's lawsuit against OpenAI, blaming it for shooting role
The MP for Tumbler Ridge, B.C., says he supports a lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm OpenAI by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the mass shooting in the community last month.
Deal reached with StubHub on ticketing practices for Vancouver Taylor Swift concerts
People who purchased tickets for Taylor Swift's concerts in Vancouver through a resale platform may be eligible for a refund.
US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks.
Stryker, a major U.S. medical equipment company, said a cyberattack disrupted its global networks Wednesday.
Canada will 'do its part' to help IEA release of oil reserves: Hodgson
A bloc of nations are looking to tame the surge in energy prices triggered by the U.S. and Israel's war in the Middle East.
Liberals celebrate after MP quits New Democrats to join Mark Carney's government
It was the fourth opposition defection in four months, and the first from the weakened New Democratic Party.
A drone strike hits school and medical center in southern Sudan, killing 17, mostly schoolgirls
The strike in the village of Shukeiri in the White Nile province was the latest deadly attack in Sudan’s nearly three-year war.
RCMP to boost security at U.S. and Israeli embassies after Toronto consulate shooting
The American consulate in downtown Toronto was struck by gunfire early Tuesday morning.
Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Chuck Collins figures he won life’s lottery by inheriting vast sums of money through his great-grandfather Oscar Mayer’s processed meat company, but rather than fight to protect every dime Collins has helped push to hike taxes…
Minor flooding reported on some Toronto roadways as heavy rain, thunderstorms roll into region
Wednesday will see a high of 15 C with rain showers starting and stopping intermittently in the morning, Environment Canada says.
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Globe and Mail
U.S. military may have bombed Iranian girls’ school using outdated targeting data, sources say
Strike killed scores of children and would rank among the worst cases of civilian casualties in decades of U.S. conflicts
Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson due to Epstein links, files show
Documents released by the British government show officials believed there was a 'reputational risk' to appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.S. ambassador because of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Drones fall near Dubai airport as conflict extends travel chaos
Two drones fell near Dubai's main airport and Bahrain evacuated some planes on Wednesday, as attacks on infrastructure across the Gulf continued to disrupt air traffic, hampering efforts to restore flights as the war on Iran entered a 12th day.
Released files reveal Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risks’ in appointing Mandelson
Concerns were raised about his friendship with Epstein, previous resignations from government and his support for closer ties with China
What to know about the challenges of reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Narrow waterway is so vital for the global economy that governments are working on blueprints to speedily reopen it to shipping when the shooting stops
China needs Strait of Hormuz to remain open, but has stayed on the war’s sidelines
Beijing needs to balance relations with trade partners Iran, the U.S. and the Gulf states
Most of Iranian women’s soccer team leave Australia despite being offered asylum
Seven women accepted humanitarian visas allowing them to remain permanently in Australia
Iran cannot participate in FIFA World Cup after co-host U.S.’s strikes, sports minister says
FIFA president earlier said he met Trump who told him he welcomed Iran’s participation
IEA proposes record release of oil from strategic reserves to bring down prices
Thirty-two member countries unanimously back use of 400 million barrels
Iran targets Dubai airport, commercial ships as U.S.-Israeli air strikes intensify
Tehran’s joint military command says it will start targeting banks and financial institutions in the Middle East
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Global News
Keir Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson, files show
Concerns were raised in a document sent to British Prime Minster Keir Starmer in December 2024 when he was considering appointing Peter Mandelson.
Canada, 31 nations agree to release 400M barrels of emergency oil
Canada and a group of dozens of other countries have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves as the Iran war threatens the global supply.
Oil prices could surge to $200 a barrel, Iran warns as war stretches on
Iran's military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit US$200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf.
LNG Canada ramping up production, exports amid Iran war, data suggests
The LNG project in Kitimat, B.C., has exported five cargoes in the first 11 days of March, already exceeding half its total February volume, the LSEG data shows.
U.S. says 140 troops injured in Iran war as both sides sharpen threats
Iran launched new attacks against Israel and Gulf Arab countries, while Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran and Lebanon, where it is battling Hezbollah militants.
Senior Iranian official loses attempt to ban public from deportation hearing
Abbas Omidi is one of 32 ‘senior officials’ of Iran’s regime immigration officers have found in Canada.
Fewer Canadians abroad seeking help as thousands flee Middle East: Anand
Global Affairs Canada said fewer Canadians are taking government-assisted travel options as flights gradually resume in parts of the region amid the ongoing Iran war.
Airlines around world hike fares as Iran war sparks global fuel price surge
The war has sent oil prices surging, upending global travel, pushing airline tickets on some routes sky-high, and sparking fears of a deep travel slump.
U.S. preparing for ‘most intense day of strikes’ in Iran, Hegseth says
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States would carry out the most intense day of strikes against Iran on Tuesday.
Iraq wants to stay out of Iran war, but drone strikes are dragging it in
The hub of Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region, Erbil is not involved in the Iran war but is being targeted anyway.
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New York Times
At Least 2 Killed as Tornadoes Hit Illinois and Indiana
At least two people were killed and several were injured in the severe storm on Tuesday that heavily damaged areas of Illinois and Indiana.
ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Is Running for Congress
Julie T. Le, a former government lawyer, described in stark terms how overstretched the legal system had become during the administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Now, she said, she hopes to fix the “system’s failures” by running for Congress.
Republicans Concede They Need to Pivot on Immigration Before Midterms
In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump’s immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.
U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says
Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.
Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet
It takes backbone to solve an enigma like the “falling cat” problem.
Trump Wants to Bend Iran. Netanyahu Wants to Break It.
American goals are starting to conflict with Israel’s.
Carolyn Bessette Was Living the Dream. Then She Met John.
The fairy tale was 1990s New York.
V.A. Begins Drive to Put Homeless Veterans Into Guardianship
A joint effort with the Justice Department creates new authority to compel veterans into institutional or involuntary care.
U.S. Seeks Extradition of Maduro Ally Alex Saab From Venezuela
The indicted tycoon Alex Saab is being detained in Venezuela on a U.S. request. His case tests President Trump’s sway over the country’s new rulers.
A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox
The move is designed to keep the doors of the clinic open, and is a reflection of the increasingly blurred lines between the beauty industry and health care.
CNBC
Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
The insurance giant will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to help backstop shipping.
Microsoft plans to ship prototype of next Xbox console to developers in 2027
The next generation of Microsoft's video game hardware will first land in the hands of developers next year.
Treasury yields gain after sticky February inflation reading, oil price increase
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher on Wednesday as assessed February's inflation report and monitored developments on the US-Iran war front.
Nebius stock pops 16% on Nvidia $2 billion investment announcement
The announcement comes a week after Nvidia unveiled partnerships with Lumentum and Coherent, investing $2 billion in each company.
Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain
The Iran conflict is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply concerns and potentially increasing global food inflation.
Oracle's TikTok stake sits at just over $2 billion, filing shows
Oracle bought 15% of TikTok's U.S. operations in January after China's ByteDance was forced by U.S. law to divest.
Iran war: Trump says he's not worried about domestic terror attack
President Donald Trump said oil companies should send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed due to the war on Iran.
IEA agrees to release record 400 million barrels of oil to address Iran war supply disruption
The move comes as the Iran war continues to choke off traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Three cargo ships struck off Iran's coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz
The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.
Oracle stock spikes 9% as strong Q3 earnings answer Wall Street AI build-out concerns
Oracle CEO Clayton Magouyrk said on an earnings call the company's model of having customers provide data chips for new data center builds is working.
Washington Post
Nations agree to release oil reserves as war in Iran hits global economy
The International Energy Agency announced that it would carry out its largest-ever release of oil reserves — 400 million barrels.
After Iran assault, Russians say U.S. can’t be trusted in Ukraine talks
As Washington focuses on its push to topple Iran’s government, delaying talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine, some in Moscow say the Kremlin must achieve its goals militarily.
As Israel targets Iran, Gaza’s nascent recovery stalls and Hamas gains strength
Food deliveries and the prospect of medical care abroad gave Gazans reasons to hope, but the Iran conflict has closed the door on progress again.
UAE, an oasis for business and partying, faces war
Iranian airstrikes have shaken Persian Gulf countries, undermining their reputations as havens of wealth and stability and forcing them to take sides in a war they opposed.
Pentagon says about 140 troops wounded, 8 severely, in war with Iran
The vast majority of the wounded had minor injuries, a Pentagon spokesman said. The toll is higher than previously disclosed.
Two men fire gun toward U.S. Consulate in Toronto, police say
Canadian police are seeking two men suspected of firing a handgun at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on Tuesday. There are no reports of injuries, police say.
Democrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’
A new report, issued ahead of the president’s summit with Xi Jinping, takes aim at the administration’s record on trade, diplomacy and other aspects of American power.
Punch the monkey isn’t alone in bonding with his emotional support toy
Here are rescued chimpanzees, a mountain lion, an elephant and a penguin with the toys they’re attached to.
U.S. orders more diplomats to leave Middle East
The State Department’s most recent directives apply to personnel in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by Iranian counterattacks.
Early Iran strikes cost $5.6 billion in munitions, Pentagon estimates
The figure, accounting for the war’s first two days, is likely to intensify concerns in Congress that U.S. forces are churning through a scarce supply of advanced weaponry.
BBC
Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school
Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.
A 'weirdly rushed' appointment - and other key takeaways from Mandelson files
A batch of documents has revealed new details about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador.
Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show
Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.
BBC decision to axe LGBTQ+ dating show is two steps back, say contestants
Former contestants of I Kissed A Boy and I Kissed A Girl speak out as show axed due to "funding challenges".
Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim
A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.
Germans protest against Russia on Paralympic podium
German cross-country skiers turn their backs on the Russian gold medallists on the Winter Paralympics podium in protest against the nation's inclusion at the Games.
'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey
Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.
Il Etait Temps wins Queen Mother Champion Chase
Il Etait Temps powers over the line in the Queen Mother Champion Chase to earn trainer Willie Mullins his third win of day two at Cheltenham Festival.
Prison inmate charged with Huntley murder appears in court
Ian Huntley had been serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years for the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
Three ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by 'unknown projectiles'
The cause of attacks on the commercial vessels in the strait - a vital corridor for oil - is being investigated.
The Independent
Head priest caught on camera stealing $1,000 worth of items from Walmart, police say
The head priest of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh is facing charges after being accused of stealing more than $1,000 in baseball cards from a Walmart
Jeffrey Epstein’s estate executor testifies about his wealth and business ties
He was also asked whether he had ever seen any financial transactions between Epstein and Trump
VA announces forced guardianship plans for homeless vets that could put them in mental health facilities
There are nearly 33,000 veterans experiencing homelessness in the U.S., according to government data
Widow of Haiti president describes his killing at US trial of four charged with conspiracy
The widow of Haiti’s last elected president described being shot and wounded during the 2021 assassination of her husband Jovenel Moïse
A service dog named Alfred sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
Lyft has agreed to protect the rights of blind and disabled riders to travel with service animals under a Minnesota settlement that applies nationwide
Nurse claims a ‘voice’ told her to kill her three kids and is now suing medical team for not stopping her
Lindsay Clancy is set to stand trial for the murders of her three children later this summer
Ex-ICE lawyer who said ‘this job sucks’ is running for Congress in Minnesota
Julie Le is campaigning to unseat Ilhan Omar after she was fired for her outburst in federal court
Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing
Authorities say a former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend’s death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice before he called 911
Mandelson papers reveal Keir Starmer ignored warnings over his links to Epstein
PM warned about ambassador’s links to Epstein and told hiring him could cause ‘reputational damage’
St. Louis police diverted $3m from its building repair funds. Now chiefs are begging taxpayers for more money to repair crumbling buildings
Department chiefs said Tuesday that more than two dozen police facilities were in need of repair and gave a tour to journalists
