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CBC.ca
U.A.E. leaving OPEC amid Middle East energy supply crunch
The loss of the U.A.E., a longstanding OPEC member, could weaken the group which has usually sought to show a united front — despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas.
Boy dead after fall from downtown Ottawa highrise, first responders say
Ottawa police and paramedics say a young boy has died after falling from an apartment window on Laurier Avenue E. around the University of Ottawa Monday evening.
Support for Alberta separatism flat, struggling high earners more likely supporters: poll
After months of signature-gathering and with a potential referendum on independence on the horizon, a new poll done for CBC News suggests Albertans' support for separatism remains "baked in," with few persuaded to change sides.
Austrian citizen pleads guilty to Taylor Swift concert attack plot
A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, Austria media reported.
Longtime tenants no longer feel safe in Winnipeg social housing building providing housing to homeless people
Residents in a 55-plus social housing complex on Selkirk Avenue are fed up with safety issues and deteriorating living conditions they say started when tenants with a history of homelessness began moving into the building.
Can surveillance pricing be stopped?
Could you be paying more than your neighbour for the same thing? BlackBerry co-founder Jim Balsillie sounds the alarm on ‘algorithmic pricing’.
N.S. wages outpaced inflation, grew far faster in 2025 compared to Canada overall
The wage growth is driven in part by a large increase in the health care and social assistance sectors. However, economic uncertainty and challenges with affordability remain.
N.L. municipal candidate with criminal background vows to continue campaign
A candidate in the upcoming special election in the Town of Victoria, N.L. says he's "done nothing wrong" and is vowing to continue his campaign, despite an extensive criminal history and an upcoming court date.
How some Toronto homeowners are protecting themselves amid rise of home invasions
Security film, which strengthens window glass making it harder to break, is just one of a number of steps Toronto homeowners have been taking to make their houses more difficult to break into, following a rise in brazen home invasions in the last few years in the city.
Colleagues describe Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil's final hours as Israeli bombs rained down
An Israeli airstrike killed Amal Khalil on Wednesday and injured her colleague in the south of Lebanon. The journalist's colleagues accuse Israel of targeting her deliberately and obstructing first responders from reaching her in time to save her life, which Israel denies.
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Toronto Star
Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia as Zelenskyy warns of sanctions
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said the country’s tax authority had opened an investigation into a ship expected to dock at Haifa port.
More than 10,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles recalled due to potential braking problem
Brake fluid in certain vehicles may leak from the break master cylinder into the break booster, which could reduce braking, the recall notice said.
Canada fiscal update 2026 live: Carney government to table spring outlook on Tuesday; deficit estimate expected
Mark Carney is set to unveil a federal spending plan with new policies on Tuesday, along with an update on Canada's deficit.
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple's new exhibit
BERLIN—Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures — including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso — can be seen roaming around a Berlin museum, occasionally “pooing” printed images of their surroundings which…
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel
The UAE had been a longtime member of OPEC, first through its emirate of Abu Dhabi in 1967 and later when the UAE became its own country in 1971.
On-duty OPP officer killed in motorcycle crash on Hwy. 401 in Cobourg
The officer was identified as 33-year-old Sgt. Brandon Malcolm. He joined the OPP in 2020.
Invasive insect poses 'significant threat' to Ontario wine, fruit industries
Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns spotted lanternfly can attack cultivated grapevines and cause plant injury.
Bank of Canada expected to hold Wednesday, but rates could rise later, economists say
Despite inflation spike and global economic uncertainty due to war on Iran, economists say bank governor Tiff Macklem will likely keep a lid on rates in Wednesday policy announcement.
Eat the cost or pass it on: Grocers face tough choices as suppliers add fuel surcharges
Fuel use is woven into nearly every step of the food supply system, from the harvesting of crops to transportation.
The vacancy rate is up for new Toronto area rental buildings, so why is it still so expensive to rent?
The vacancy rate is now 5.4 per cent for stabilized rental buildings in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area completed since 2000.
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Globe and Mail
UAE quits OPEC in major blow to global oil producers group
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
Trump fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
Top Democrat on Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation calls the firings a ‘dangerous attack’ on American innovation and discovery
King Charles to address Congress on visit to mend relations with U.S.
Charles will give his speech at 3 p.m. ET, becoming the first British sovereign to do so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991
Mexico captures top Jalisco leader ‘El Jardinero’ in another blow to the cartel
Audias Flores Silva was seen as a possible successor to the killed leader
Starmer’s former aide takes responsibility for advising Mandelson’s appointment
Morgan McSweeney describes it as a ‘serious error of judgment’ that cost him his job
As damage from the war batters Iran’s economy, its leaders still think Trump will blink first
Hundreds of thousands have lost jobs and millions more are at risk, even as Iranians face skyrocketing prices
King Charles starts U.S. state visit amid differences over Iran war
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four‑day visit that mixes royal ceremony with diplomacy, coming just days after the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting and amid differences between the two allies over the war on Iran.
Taylor Swift files to trademark voice, likeness to fight deepfakes
Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications on Friday for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her voice and likeness from deepfake videos and audio created by artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: Legal showdown begins in California
The bitter legal fight between Elon Musk and the leading artificial intelligence firm, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is going to court in California.
Jimmy Kimmel says joke about Melania was not a 'call to assassination'
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said Monday night, his joke about U.S. first lady Melania Trump had been misconstrued and was not a 'call to assassination.' U.S. President Donald Trump and the first lady have called on ABC and parent company Walt Disney to 'take a stand' and fire Kimmel.
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Global News
Woman dead after reportedly falling from balcony on Carnival cruise ship
The unidentified woman reportedly fell from the balcony of her stateroom and landed on a deck below on board of a Carnival Cruise ship in California.
Man pleads guilty to planning attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
The defendant, a 21-year-old Austrian citizen known only as Beran A., faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization.
Gunman opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several
The gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee, police said. Officers who arrived at the scene treated the man, but the gunman fled the scene.
UAE leaves OPEC as Strait of Hormuz oil crisis drags on
UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told Reuters the decision was taken after a careful look at the regional power's energy strategies.
King Charles III to meet Trump, address Congress on U.S. visit
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.
King Charles III meets Trump for U.S. state visit amid British tensions
The four-day visit, intended to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary and the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship,' was overshadowed by Saturday's shooting at a White House event.
Trump calls off planned peace talks as Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Iran and U.S. dispatch negotiators to Pakistan for new talks after delays
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip comes as much of the world has been on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to extend Hezbollah ceasefire for 3 weeks
Trump said a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States on Thursday went 'very well,' leading to the extension of the ceasefire set to expire Monday.
Tourist charged after damaging Neptune statue following ‘pre-marital dare’
The tourist, identified as a 28-year-old woman, intended to 'touch' the statue's carved private parts, officials said.
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New York Times
Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed
The court filing links the security breach at the White House correspondents’ dinner to the lawsuit over President Trump’s ballroom project.
U.S. Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Beginning of War in Iran
The jump on Tuesday of 1.6 percent was the highest percentage increase in more than a month.
Elon Musk Assails Sam Altman on Social Media Before OpenAI Trial
Mr. Musk’s posts on X have pushed his narrative that OpenAI has lost its way.
After an Assassination Attempt, a Grim Political Math Sets In
Assassination attempts against sitting presidents have tended to compound their political problems and isolate them from the public.
Is OpenAI Falling Further Behind in the A.I. Race?
The artificial intelligence giant has reportedly fallen behind on its own user and revenue targets, raising questions about its data center and I.P.O. plans
One Person Who Appears to Be Missing From King Charles’s U.S. Itinerary: Prince Harry
On a state visit designed in part to repair U.S.-British relations, King Charles’s schedule does not include plans to see his younger son, who lives in the United States with his family.
UPS Won’t Bring Packages to Their Doors. Some Are Fed Up.
The United Parcel Service will not deliver inside two buildings on Staten Island where its drivers were assaulted decades ago. Residents are suing.
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.
Civil Rights Cases Slow at Education Dept. Amid Trump’s Overhaul
Data obtained by The New York Times shows that the Education Department resolved 30 percent fewer discrimination complaints in 2025 compared with the previous year.
Judge Says Maurene Comey Can Sue the Trump Administration for Firing Her
Ms. Comey, a former federal prosecutor who handled cases against Jeffery Epstein and Sean Combs, claimed in her suit that she was fired for political reasons.
CNBC
Op-ed: In blocking Meta-Manus deal, China sends a powerful message to U.S. market about AI race
When Mark Zuckerberg's Meta acquired Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup with Chinese roots, many saw a routine deal. They don't know China.
GM raises 2026 guidance amid $500 million tariff refund, topping Wall Street's earnings expectations
Aside from earnings and any change to GM's 2026 guidance, investors are monitoring impact from the Iran war, tariffs and EV write-downs.
European stocks close lower as Trump considers Iran peace proposal, UAE leaves OPEC
European shares closed lower on Tuesday as investors assessed the latest developments in the Iran war and a flurry of corporate earnings reports.
OpenAI reportedly missed revenue targets. Shares of Oracle and these chip stocks are falling
OpenAI has recently missed its own projections for user growth and revenue, the WSJ reported.
U.S. oil hovers near $100 on report Trump dissatisfied with Iran's proposal to open Hormuz
Oil prices rose as investors parsed fresh signals from U.S.-Iran negotiations, with uncertainty over a potential de-escalation keeping markets on edge.
Ryanair’s O’Leary warns European airlines could fail if jet fuel price doesn't fall
Ryanair's boss warned that European airlines could see "real failures" if jet fuel prices remain high, having "mushroomed" since the Iran war began.
Coca-Cola tops estimates, raises earnings outlook as global beverage demand rises
Shares of Coke have risen just 6% over the last year, hurt by concerns about the broader economy.
United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC May 1, energy chief says still committed to oil price stability
The UAE said it decided leaving OPEC was in its national interest after reviewing its production policy and capacity.
Asia-Pacific markets trade mostly lower as investors assess latest U.S.-Iran signals
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors weighed the latest updates over U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Trump discussed Iran's Hormuz Strait proposal with top aides, White House says
The Trump administration has repeatedly insisted that the central goal of the conflict is keeping Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Washington Post
UAE to leave OPEC amid Hormuz oil crisis, a blow to Saudi Arabia
The departure weakens the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, long criticized by Trump, as the global economy reels from the Iran war energy shock.
U.S. weighs Iranian proposal that would open Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks
Iranian negotiators are seeking separate tracks for a deal over the Strait of Hormuz and talks on broader peace, including nuclear issues.
U.S. offers no help with Iran war’s fallout, Thai foreign minister says
“This war should not have taken place,” Sihasak Phuangketkeow said in an interview, adding that Thailand is approaching Russia and China amid its economic crisis.
King Charles’s rare state visit offers U.K. a chance to mend ties with Trump
The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war. The U.K. hopes the president’s love of pomp and the king’s “poker face” can help heal their alliance.
China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta
The move against Manus AI is Beijing’s most aggressive step yet to stanch the loss of AI talent to the United States, setting up a complicated legal and political fight.
Pope Leo meets Sarah Mullally, first woman to be archbishop of Canterbury
At the Vatican, the Anglican archbishop met a pope who has signaled no intention to change Catholic doctrine to allow ordaining women.
BBC
Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
Dances with Wolves star Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault
The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.
Man City left frustrated by fixture pile-up
Manchester City face a fixture pile-up of four games in 11 days next month after the Premier League confirmed the rescheduled dates for two of their key matches in the race for the title.
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The UAE leaving Opec is seen as a major blow and potential death knell for the oil cartel.
Suspected gunman aged 89 held in Greece after five wounded
Five people were left with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.
France murder victim identified after 20 years and suspect arrested
Hakima Boukerouis is the fifth woman to be identified through an international police campaign.
Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's
Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.
GP struck off over garlic oil 'cancer cure' claims
Mohsen Ali charged cancer patients up to £15,000 for bogus "cures", a tribunal hears.
Third Ukrainian strike hits Russian oil refinery and prompts evacuations
Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, and the Kremlin accuses Kyiv of destabilising global energy markets.
I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser McSweeney says
Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.
The Independent
King Charles US visit live: Trump says his mother had a crush on Charles in welcome speech at military ceremony
The state visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
UK tells Afghans promised sanctuary in Britain they must make their own way to safety
Despite previous promises to honour debt to Afghans, Ministry of Defence halts evacuation help for families promised new lives in Britain
DOJ just filed court documents that read like a Trump Truth post over his stalled $400M ballroom: ‘Very bad for our country’
Court document is rife with Trumpian flourishes, including random capitalizations and other idiosyncratic and casual turns of phrase
Maurene Comey’s lawsuit against DOJ challenging her firing can proceed, judge rules
Maurene Comey initiated the lawsuit following her firing, alleging she was improperly removed primarily because her father is James B. Comey, or due to her perceived political affiliation or beliefs
Trump jokes that his mom had a crush on King Charles drawing awkward laughter from monarch
The president said that his mother had seen the King as a child on television and used to remark that he was ‘cute’
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Friday
Trump makes awkward joke about marriage to Melania during King Charles visit
Donald Trump joked about his marriage to Melania Trump during a speech welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday (28 April) for their US state visit.
A timeline of key events in the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas
Twenty-five girls and two teenage camp counselors were killed when an all-girls Christian camp in Texas was overrun by floodwaters during the July 4 holiday last year
UN court orders medical evaluation for Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic
A U_N_ court has requested a health assessment for Ratko Mladic, the military chief known as the "Butcher of Bosnia."
Starmer-Mandelson latest: Badenoch accuses Labour MPs of ‘acting like sheep’ ahead of crunch vetting row vote
Keir Starmer will face a crunch Commons vote which could lead to a parliamentary sleaze inquiry over claims he misled MPs over the process which led to Lord Mandelson taking the Washington job
