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CBC.ca

Decades after his death, family repatriates First Nation man's remains 1,200 km back home

After decades of effort, Percy Onabigon's family is repatriating his remains back to Long Lake #58 First Nation in northern Ontario. He was buried more than 1,200 kilometres away after being taken to a residential school without his family's consent.

One year after the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, why isn't it full?

The Canadian oilpatch has a brand-new pipeline, something it's pleaded for year after year, and it offers a relatively quick route to the West Coast and overseas markets. But a year in, the newly expanded Trans Mountain Pipeline still isn’t running at full capacity — though the CEO of the Crown corporation says he doesn’t think it’s a problem.

Black bears declined in parts of Ontario, research shows. How that impacts hunting is a bigger question

The black bear population in Ontario has seen significant declines in a few areas of the province, according to a population survey conducted by government researchers, raising concerns about the health of the bears and the impact of hunting them.

Step up measles vaccinations, say doctors as outbreaks accelerate in Ontario, Alberta

Measles outbreaks in Ontario and Alberta continue to grow because vaccination rates are too low, say some doctors urging provincial public health officials to step up efforts.

Rust opens in theatres more than three years after on-set shooting of cinematographer

More than three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of the Alec Baldwin film Rust, the movie has come to theatres, opening quietly Friday with the tragedy of its making still hanging over it.

Man dead after seaplane flips during takeoff on Montreal's South Shore

A man in his 50s is dead and another has minor injuries after a seaplane overturned during takeoff from the Richelieu River on Friday morning near Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Que.

Man rescued after small plane makes emergency landing in Lake Ontario, Toronto police say

Investigators say a 49-year-old man escaped with minor injuries after attempting an emergency landing at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and instead landing in the water a few hundred metres from downtown Toronto.

Prince Harry 'gutted' to lose U.K. security decision, confirms no communication with King Charles

Prince Harry told the BBC it was "impossible for me to take my family back to the U.K. safely" after he lost his legal challenge to the British government on Friday changing his security arrangements after he stepped down from royal duties.

How an abandoned couch brought joy and mystery to an English village

Struck by the contrast of an abandoned couch against the wild woodland, photographer Alex Elton-Wall found inspiration for a new photo project. But he needed help from the community — and to his delight, the village didn’t just respond, it rallied.

Grand Theft Auto VI delayed until 2026, extending wait for highly anticipated game

Take-Two Interactive on Friday pushed the release of Grand Theft Auto VI to May 26, 2026, extending the wait for the most hotly anticipated title in video-gaming history and sending its shares tumbling 9 per cent in pre-market trading.
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Toronto Star

'The most honest reflection of the country': Inside the 905 — the ridings that helped deny Mark Carney a majority

Canada's political polarization is acutely visible in the Greater Toronto Area's suburban and rural ring — a diverse and fast-growing area of roughly 4 million people that spans Durham to Halton and has long been seen as a crucial, vote-rich…

Condo towers with indoor gardens? Here are four ideas on highrise living Toronto should steal

From Singapore to San Francisco, this is how other Canadian and global cities are building vertical communities.

Will condos ever create cool neighbourhoods? Why one developer sees a future that's more Tokyo than Toronto

These Toronto developers want to make their condo neighbourhoods cool again, with more micro retailers and small businesses.

Pride Toronto facing loss of corporate sponsorship dollars amid DEI backlash

It is unclear if the companies are withdrawing funding because of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion sentiments.

Three arrested, $100,000 in vehicles and dog needing ‘protection’ seized from Brampton auto repair shop

Police allege the repair shop was involved in staged collisions linked to insurance companies. The dog is now with Brampton Animal Services.

Death of Markham man found in vehicle now ruled homicide

Durham police responded to a wellness call in Pickering on Wednesday when they found the man.

Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a 'positive first step'

Danielle Smith's comments come after she called on Mark Carney to reset the relationship between Ottawa and Alberta.

Milton East–Halton Hills South riding flips to Liberals after validation process

In Milton East–Halton Hills South, the Liberal candidate received 32,130 votes, while the Conservative candidate got 32,101 — a difference of 29 votes.

U.S. lays charges alleging human smuggling across Canadian border

A DOJ news release said four men charged thousands of dollars to bring people from Mexico to Canada, then across the border into northern New York.

Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government — here are 5 of them

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities at his first postelection press conference on Friday, four days after his party won a minority mandate in the April 28 election.
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Globe and Mail

Six killed, dozens injured in India temple stampede

At least six killed, 55 hurt after stampede at Indian temple

Florida’s Barkov, Reinhart and Tampa Bay’s Cirelli named Selke Trophy finalists

Selke Trophy winner will come from team based in Florida

Ugandan military chief accused of torture after posting photo of arrested opponent

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, spread the image on social media

Carney says he expects 'difficult but constructive' talks with Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday (May 2) he would travel to Washington next Tuesday (May 6) to meet with Donald Trump after an election campaign in which he accused the U.S. president of trying to break Canada.

Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter known for I Kissed a Girl, dies in a fire at the age of 66

Over the span of her career, Sobule released 12 albums that addressed complex topics such as the death penalty, anorexia nervosa, reproduction and LGBTQ issues

Scientists study blood of man who has been bitten by snakes hundreds of times in hopes of making better treatment

In early research, scientists identified two antibodies in Tim Friede’s blood that neutralize venom from many different snake species

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Chile’s southern coast, sparking tsunami threat

Chile’s SENAPRED disaster agency says a coastal area of Magallanes region in the southern tip of the country should be evacuated

U.S. man sentenced to 53 years in prison in hate-crime attack on Palestinian-American boy, mother

Joseph Czuba was found guilty in February of murder, attempted murder and hate-crime charges in the death of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of his mother, Hanan Shaheen

Prince Harry ‘devastated’ after losing legal fight with UK government over police protection

Harry had sought to overturn a decision by the Home Office which decided in 2020 he wouldn’t automatically receive personal police security while in Britain

Donald Trump says he will strip Harvard University’s tax-exempt status

Since taking office, Trump has targeted major U.S. universities by freezing funding, launching investigations, revoking student visas and making other demands
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Global News

The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs

The costs involved in car ownership continue to rise at a rapid rate, and U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could create a snowball effect.

Democracy sausage: What to know about Australia’s tasty election tradition

Enjoying a sausage – or ‘sag’ as it is known in Aussie slang – after casting your vote has become a beloved Australian election day tradition.

Prince Harry wants to reconcile with Royal Family, says he’s ‘forgiven’ them

'Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has,' Prince Harry said in a BBC News interview, referencing King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer last year.

Prince Harry loses appeal over security protection while in the U.K.

The Court of Appeal ruled unanimously that a committee hadn't treated Harry unfairly when it decided to review his protection on a case-by-case basis each time he visits the U.K.

King Charles III to open Parliament at end of May, Carney says

It will be the first time a sovereign has opened Canada's Parliament since 1977 when King Charles III's mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did so.

How long has a conclave gone? Facts about the secret vote to elect the Pope

Cardinals are set to begin the conclave to choose the next Pope, but there's several facts about the secret vote that may not be known.

Germany’s AfD listed as ‘right-wing extremist’ party by intel agency

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution cited the “extremist character” of the party, known as AfD, and said it “disregards human dignity.”

Apple says most devices will come from India, Vietnam to avoid U.S. tariffs

Apple's earnings for the first three months of the year topped Wall Street's expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect.

Trump threatens sanctions on countries, individuals that buy Iranian oil

Trump's social media threat came after planned nuclear negotiations for this coming weekend between the U.S. and Iran were postponed.

Cache of gold coins, other treasures found by hikers in Czech forest

The cache of antique gold and other treasures is worth almost half a million dollars.
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New York Times

Australia Election 2025: Voters Focus on Cost-of-Living Concerns Amid Global Turmoil

Heading to the polls amid global uncertainty arising from the Trump administration, voters opted for the known quantity of the incumbent leader, Anthony Albanese.

In the Dark, We Found Joy

Spain’s blackout showed us how much community matters.

What Kennedy Gets Right, And Wrong, About Antidepressants

Harm from these drugs is real. Let’s not cede the conversation to Kennedy.

Druse in Syrian Town Rocked by Violence Agree to Disarm Militias

After this week’s bloodshed, Druse leaders in Ashrafieh Sahnaya agreed to integrate militia fighters into government forces. But some residents remain wary.

Cardinal Parolin, Leader of Papal Conclave, Is Also a Top Candidate

Cardinals have talked about Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, as someone who could have a steady, bureaucratic hand on the church’s wheel.

Memory Palace

Memorizing a poem is like taking a work of art that you love and letting it live and bloom inside of you.

These Contentious Issues Could Determine Who Becomes the Next Pope

As cardinals gather to elect Pope Francis’ successor, they are facing debates over whether the church most needs change or constancy.

As China Looks for Way Out of U.S. Trade Deadlock, Fentanyl Could Be Key

Chinese officials have long used their willingness to cooperate to stem the flow of fentanyl to the United States as leverage in talks over broader disputes.

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: There Are Perils in ‘Elderspeak’

A new training program teaches aides to stop baby talk and address older people as adults.

Against the Odds, He Made Thoroughbred Racing a Viable Business

Using social media, podcasts and other innovations, Jon Green has turned DJ Stable into a $30-million-a-year entity. His colt, Sandman, is among the favorites to win the 151st Kentucky Derby.

CNBC

Temu halts shipping direct from China as de minimis tariff loophole is cut off

Earlier this week, Temu increased prices and added "import charges" ranging from 130% to 150% on products shipped direct from China.

Block plunges 20% as Cash App miss triggers downgrades

Analysts flagged fresh concerns around stagnant Cash App user growth, muted consumer demand and a soft macro environment that may weigh on monetization.

Netflix stock is trading at all-time-high levels in unprecedented win streak

Netflix's stock has traded for 11 straight days without a decline, the company's longest positive run ever.

Footwear giants Nike, Adidas and others ask Trump for tariff exemption

Nike, Adidas and Skechers co-signed a footwear industry letter to President Donald Trump this week asking him to exempt shoes from his broad tariffs.

Trump aims to cut $6 billion from NASA budget, shifting $1 billion to Mars-focused missions

The Trump administration is floating a plan to trim about $6 billion from the budget of NASA while emphasizing the importance of going to Mars.

Jeff Bezos discloses plan to sell up to $4.8 billion in Amazon stock

Bezos' disclosure of stock sales comes a day after Amazon's first-quarter earnings report showed the company is bracing for tariff-related uncertainty.

Google advertising antitrust remedies trial set for Sept. 22, judge says

The U.S. government's remedies trial in the Google antitrust case regarding its ad- tech is scheduled to begin on Sept. 22.

Chevron to slow pace of share buybacks as Trump tariffs and OPEC+ production weigh on oil prices

U.S. crude oil prices have fallen as President Donald Trump's tariffs raise recession fears and OPEC+ pumps more oil.

Here's how China could retaliate against U.S. tariffs

The U.S. government under Trump is headed for a showdown with China, the world's second-largest economy.

Earnings show one tech segment starting to feel the tariff pinch fastest

Advertising-heavy businesses seem to be holding on in the near-term as consumer-focused models start to feel the pinch from slowing spending.

Washington Post

Australia’s Labor Party, buoyed by anti-Trump bump, set to win reelection

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his ruling Labor Party were trailing in polls until recently, but his conservative rival was hurt by his Trumpian tendencies.

How Trump has reshaped U.S. foreign policy in his first 100 days

Trump’s first 100 days have been marked by a reevaluation of traditional alliances and a reshaping of the global economic order.

Russia worries about a U.S. tilt toward Ukraine after minerals deal

Since the beginning of the new administration, it seemed Russia’s needs and views of the war were being promoted by Trump officials, but the tone appears to be changing.

Warren I. Cohen, leading scholar of U.S.-China relations, dies at 90

A preeminent expert on diplomatic history, he illuminated the complex, evolving American relationship with Asia.

Germany designates rising far-right AfD party as ‘extremist’ group

The reclassification — AfD was previously designated a “suspected” extremist group — is likely to reignite debate over a political ban on the party.

Insurgent Reform U.K. party tallies victories in British local elections

The polls are the first broad test of voter sentiment since last summer’s general election victory by the Labour Party over the Conservatives.

Prince Harry says he wants ‘reconciliation,’ but Charles won’t talk to him

Harry, in a dispute with his father over his personal protection, said he couldn’t “see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the U.K.”

Iran port explosion caused by chemicals catching fire, videos show

A Washington Post examination of videos, satellite imagery and expert analysis reconstructs how the fatal explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port unfolded.

Organizers say ship carrying aid for Gaza hit by drones near Malta

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said its vessel Conscience, carrying aid intended for Gaza, was hit by drones off the coast of Malta.

New tariff sparks tomato war between importers and Florida growers

Cherry, grape and vine-ripened specialties are popular in the United States, but most of them will be subject to duties being slapped on tomatoes from Mexico.

BBC

What might Reform do with its newly-won power?

For the first time the party has won control of local councils, as well as two mayoralties.

Harry's emotional avalanche hits the Royal Family

The prince's BBC interview is first-hand confirmation of the scale of the royal rift, writes royal correspondent Sean Coughlan.

Labour and Tories digest Reform UK election surge

Nigel Farage's party took control of 10 local councils, won two mayoral races and added a fifth MP.

Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges

Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials".

MP urges rethink on football stands booze ban

Luke Charters say a conversation is needed about the ban on alcohol in view of the pitch in England.

Prince Harry tells BBC he wants reconciliation with royals but King will not speak to him

In an exclusive interview in California, the Duke of Sussex says he can't see a world where his family will visit the UK after he lost his security legal challenge.

Olympic 100m medallist Kerley arrested in Miami

Two-time Olympic 100m medallist Fred Kerley is arrested in Miami for allegedly punching former partner Alaysha Johnson, according to police.

Teaching union launches legal action against Ofsted

The NAHT wants a judge to review proposed changes to the way Ofsted inspects schools in England.

Five people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash

The small plane was forced to make an emergency landing in a swamp in the Bolivian Amazon after an engine failure.

'Boring' and 'weird': Australians sum up their election in one word

The BBC took to the streets of Sydney to ask people their thoughts on the 2025 federal election campaign.

The Independent

Thousands of Islamists rally in Bangladesh against proposed changes to women's rights

More than 20,000 supporters of an Islamist group have rallied in Bangladesh’s capital to denounce proposed recommendations for equal rights for mainly Muslim women

Prince Harry criticised for saying ‘I don’t know how much longer’ King Charles has left in TV interview: Live

Duke of Sussex reveals his father currently ‘won’t speak to me’ because of legal battle over his UK security

Goldman Sachs removes the word ‘Black’ from diversity programs as Trump continues to pressure companies to end DEI

Program founded to address Black female wealth gap reportedly now open to wider low-income populations, according to bank insider

Co-op admits hackers accessed customer details in cyber attack

Co-op has now admitted the hackers "accessed data relating to a significant number of our current and past members"

Woman dies in Greece when bomb explodes in her hands

Police say the woman planned to plant the bomb in a bank’s ATM

PHOTO COLLECTION: Vatican Pope Congregation of Cardinals

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

VE Day: Ukrainian troops to join London procession to mark anniversary of victory

The act of solidarity reflects global support for Ukraine, Ministry of Defence says

Labor wins Australia election as ‘Trump factor’ swings voters

Australian broadcasters say the right-wing coalition can’t form a government

Local election results live: Badenoch sorry for Tory ‘bloodbath’ as Farage gloats Conservatives are finished

Reform takes control of 10 councils, snatches dramatic victory in Runcorn by-election and wins two mayoral contests

Prince Harry: Five key moments from the interview after losing legal challenge over security

“I would love a reconciliation with my family. There's no point in continuing to fight any more,” the Duke of Sussex said