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CBC.ca

David scores twice from penalty spot as Canada battles back to tie Iceland in World Cup tune-up

In one of their last friendlies before they co-host the biggest sporting event on Earth, Canada’s men's soccer team stumbled to a 2-2 draw against Iceland, the 75th-ranked side in the world, leaving head coach Jesse Marsch’s gaze at times as cold as the freezing temperatures.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford heading to Texas to talk trade and tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will push a pro-trade and anti-tariff message during a multi-day trip to Texas, U.S. where he will meet Governor Greg Abbott, an ally of President Donald Trump, and business leaders.

25 years later, how the ‘Alberta firewall’ letter reflects today’s political landscape

When six prominent Albertans penned an open letter to then-premier Ralph Klein in 2001, many viewed the suggestions it called for as extreme. But a quarter century later, as Albertans ready for a potential referendum vote on their future in the country, the letter has a renewed relevance.

Family devastated after drunk driver who killed 4 members in Quebec granted prison leave

David Fletcher says he would love to see his father, sister, niece and nephew again. But he can’t. They were all killed by a drunk driver in Beauport, Que., on Sept. 2, 2021. The driver, Éric Légaré, has now been granted unescorted temporary absences from prison once a month.

Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee tease Junos surprise ahead of reunion tour later this year

The legendary rock band's members have hinted at 'something special' for the 2026 awards show on March 29.

A family lost their home in a fire. Because of their dog, they can't live in emergency housing

A Pasadena man is speaking out after losing his home in a fire earlier this year, saying he and his son can't access emergency shelter options because of his son's dog.

Should gambling taxes fund sports? Former Olympian says it's a 'devil's bargain'

The government will be making a "devil's bargain" if it moves ahead with a recommendation to boost revenue for sport organizations through taxes on sports gambling, former track and field Olympian Bruce Kidd said.

Ontario murder case highlights child welfare's systemic failures, say advocates

Advocates say the recent trial of a Burlington, Ont., couple is a symptom of nationwide failures in the child welfare system.

Hit show North of North has a soundtrack full of bangers by Indigenous artists now reaching a global audience

Thanks to the hit show North of North, Indigenous artists featured on its soundtrack are seeing their songs reach listeners around the world. They and other Indigenous people in the music industry say this kind of exposure lets them share authentic stories and educate new audiences about Indigenous history and culture through their music.
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Toronto Star

Pillar of Canadian broadcasting, Rose Kingdon of The Canadian Press, dead at 65

When Rose Kingdon started her broadcasting career more than 40 years ago, she recalled that it was "love at first on air light."

Tiger Woods is facing an uncertain future off the golf course after his DUI arrest in Florida

Woods had said earlier in the week he was trying to get in shape for the Masters on April 9-12, though that was looking unlikely.

Where the chef at Sunnys Chinese eats in Toronto — including a ‘crazy good’ sando bar tucked away in a park

Sunnys Chinese and Mimi Chinese executive chef Braden Chong spills his go-to spots

One person dead, multiple sent to hospital in 'serious' head-on collision on Hwy. 8 in Hamilton

Among the injured, one person is in critical condition and another has serious injuries, say paramedics.

Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war

He has pilloried other countries for not helping the U.S. — only to say later he doesn't need their help — and twice delayed deadlines for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

When the owner of Toronto's seashell house was in trouble, the community and a trio of roofers stepped up to help

Albino Carreira was prepared to part with his iconic decorated van to fix a leaking roof. But after hearing of his struggle, a trio of brothers decided to step up to fix the roof for free.

Nate Erskine-Smith urges Liberal rivals to step aside in Scarborough Southwest byelection

The MP for Beaches—East York knows losing the byelection nomination could derail his campaign to be the next leader of the Ontario Liberals.

Inside this $15-million Bridle Path home featuring an add-on designed by the original Ontario Science Centre architect

This property boasts two acres of land, 17-bathrooms, nine bedrooms and a two-storey add-on designed by famous Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama.

Inside the Air Canada crash at LaGuardia airport: How a deadly collision unfolded

The collision late Sunday night of an Air Canada Jazz jet with a fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York marked the first fatal crash at the airport in exactly 34 years and Air Canada’s first…

Mount Dennis residents say school zone where boy was struck, former speed camera site, needs safety improvements

Around 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, the student was hit on a crosswalk in front of a school at Humber River Boulevard South and Louvain Street.
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Globe and Mail

Mexico’s navy locates two missing sailboats carrying humanitarian aid off coast of Cuba

Vessels carrying nine people had departed from southern Mexico and then lost contact

For Trump, putting his mark on things is another way to display his power

The President’s signature is set to appear on paper money this summer

Minnesota holds flagship ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump

Organizers say more than 3,000 events have been registered in all 50 states

Zelensky visits Gulf Arab states to discuss drone defence, seek strategic ties

Ukraine has quickly grown into one of the world’s leading producers of cheap and effective drone interceptors

Tiger Woods released on bail after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI

Golfer had been traveling at ‘high speeds’ and showed ‘signs of impairment’ after the crash, sheriff says

Nepalese police arrest former prime minister over September protest deaths

Youth-led demonstrations against corruption, poor governance left 76 people dead; former home minister also arrested

Pope Leo XIV visits Monaco, urges people to use wealth for good

Leo urges enclave’s Catholics to use influence and ‘gift of smallness’ during one-day trip

Iran-backed Houthis claim missile launches on Israel as war in Middle East intensifies

Rebels’ entry to month-long conflict could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in Red Sea

No injuries in rooftop explosion, fire at downtown Toronto building

Fire on roof of six-story commercial building caused propane cylinders to rupture, a Toronto Fire Services spokesperson says

Israel pushes back against Canada’s criticism of its occupation of southern Lebanon

The IDF has to intervene because the Lebanese government can’t resolve the threat posed by Hezbollah, Israel’s deputy foreign minister says
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Global News

Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she fell into a coma in China

A British Columbia grandmother is stranded in China in a coma with her family unable to pay the hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring her home via air ambulance

Yemen’s Houthis confirm second attack on Israel in current war, threaten shipping

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis confirm their first attack on Israel in the current conflict, raising fears of a wider regional war as Israel moves to intercept a missile.

U.S. markets post 5th straight weekly loss amid Iran war uncertainty

The S&P 500 fell 1.7% to close its worst week since the war with Iran began, while Wall Street's five-week losing streak is its longest in nearly four years.

Iran hackers claim they accessed FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account

The message from Handala was accompanied by more than a half dozen photos of Patel and said that it was making available for download emails and other documents from his account.

Russian man gets 4 years in prison for assault witnessed by Barron Trump

'I'm calling from the U.S., I just got a call from a girl, you know, she's getting beat up,' Trump said in a transcript released by prosecutors.

Oil could breach $200 a barrel if Iran war continues to June, report says

The oil shock from the war is 'already bigger than the peak in either of the 1970s oil shocks, or the first two Gulf Wars,' the note said.

‘Attacks in Iran will escalate,’ Israel says as it strikes ‘heart of Tehran’

Israel’s military said its attack on Friday targeted sites “in the heart of Tehran” used by Iran to produce ballistic missiles and other weapons.

Wall Street plunges in worst drop since the Iran war began

Stocks fell sharply Thursday, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.

As Iran war spirals, World Bank will give financial aid to some countries

The World Bank also used fast-disbursing policy development lending facilities to speed hundreds of billions of dollars in relief to developing countries affected by the pandemic.

Canadian army plans to boost activity at Alberta’s massive CFB Suffield: commander

The commander of the Canadian Army says there will be more activity at CFB Suffield this summer as Canadian and UK forces take part in training and testing of new technology.
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New York Times

Vance Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Rubio Gains Steam Among MAGA Faithful

Conference organizers presented the poll results as a rebuttal to narratives that Republicans were split over the Iran war and support for Israel.

G.O.P. Rift Leaves Congress With No Clear Path to End the Shutdown

The deadlock that left the Department of Homeland Security shuttered highlighted Republican divisions that are flaring ahead of the midterm elections.

A Challenge for ‘No Kings’ Protests, the Third Time Around

Organizers want this to be largest protest yet. But is hitting a number enough to deliver an effective political movement?

No Kings Protests Held Across the U.S.: Photos and Videos

It’s the third time that the coalition behind the “No Kings” movement has organized events to protest President Trump and his policies. In the United States, more than 3,000 demonstrations were planned.

‘No Kings’ Protests Decry Trump and His Agenda

Thousands of organized demonstrations stretched across the country. Minnesota was a focal point of the protests after a tumultuous immigration crackdown.

10 Million Grill Brushes Recalled After Some People Ingested Loose Bristles

In at least five cases, customers sought medical attention to remove bristles “from their digestive tract or throat,” a federal agency said.

F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker

The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.

Kaela Berg, a Flight Attendant, Runs for Congress One Layover at a Time

Kaela Berg is part of a crop of working-class candidates that Democrats hope can help the party win back blue-collar voters.

Is Iran a Political Problem for Trump? Tell Me How Long the War Lasts.

Historically, quagmire abroad and high prices at home are the ingredients of a failed presidency.

Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks

There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.

CNBC

How the big oil and gas CEOs think the Iran war supply disruption will play out

The oil industry's grim outlook for global oil and gas supplies stands in contrast to the Trump administration's promise that the disruption is short term.

Yemen's Houthis launch Israel strike, the first time since the U.S.-Israel war began

The entry of the Houthis in the war marks a significant escalation in the conflict as it enters its second month.

New fees, fewer flights: Higher fuel prices pinch consumer budgets beyond the gas pump

As corporate policies change, Americans will feel higher oil prices in their wallets beyond the gas pump.

Worried about Strait of Hormuz inflation to come? The world economy has one word for you: Plastics

Worried about consumer inflation to come from Strait of Hormuz closure? The economy has one word for you other than oil: plastics.

As stocks and bonds fall, and oil hits $100, a futures trade that boomed in 2022 may again be a winner

Managed futures, which track macro themes expected to play out over months, do well when traditional assets are falling. This could be one of those times.

How Chinese, Russian Arctic ambitions are fueling a U.S. polar icebreaker mission

China and Russia have a big lead in efforts to control once impenetrable Arctic waters. The U.S. is spending billions on new icebreakers in a race to catch up.

Tech stocks suffer worst week in nearly a year, driven down by war worries, Meta legal woes

Meta's twin legal defeats this week and a big sell-off in Micron spurred a drop in technology stocks, which were broadly hit by rising oil prices.

Epstein victims sue Google and the Trump administration over alleged disclosure of personal information

A lawsuit filed in Northern California alleges that Google's AI features generated contact information for Epstein victims.

Oil prices close at highest level since 2022 as Iran negotiations fail to ease supply fears

Oil prices traded higher after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

1.4 million filers face tax refund delays amid IRS paper check phaseout

Many filers are facing tax refund delays amid the IRS push to phase out paper checks. Here's what to know if you receive a CP53E notice.

Washington Post

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen launch attack on Israel for first time in war

The missile attack by the Houthis in Yemen marks an escalation of the war in the Middle East and may pose further risks to shipping in the region.

Dread deepens among U.S. allies in Asia over a protracted Mideast war

Japan, Taiwan and other Asian countries that rely on the U.S. for security worry that the Iran war is drawing American military assets and focus away from containing China.

As Iran war drags on, food and medicine for millions is stuck in limbo

The war has disrupted shipping routes, raised fuel and insurance prices, closed airports, and left aid groups with tons of essential supplies stuck in warehouses.

At least 10 U.S. troops wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air base

The strike on Prince Sultan Air Base also damaged at least two Air Force refueling aircraft and underscored that despite weeks of strikes, Iran still poses a threat.

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says

The findings appear to be the most comprehensive estimates yet of the growing toll of dead and wounded civilians in the month-long war.

U.S. uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon

More than 850 Tomahawks have been fired in just four weeks, people familiar with the matter said, alarming some Pentagon officials because the weapon’s supply is limited.

Cuba looks to Vatican for help as U.S. pressure plunges island into crisis

Cuban officials have petitioned Pope Leo XIV to help persuade the Trump administration to ease its oil embargo, which is causing crippling fuel shortages and blackouts.

Trump says U.S. to hold off for 10 days on hitting Iran energy sites

Trump’s statement follows an Iranian report that it had rejected a 15-point U.S. ceasefire proposal, a move that still left the door open for a counteroffer.

BBC

Fear and Gibson miss out on medal after penalty

Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson finish fourth in the ice dance at the World Championships after being given two-point penalty.

Watch: Iconic global landmarks turn off lights for Earth Hour

France's Eiffel Tower and Barcelona's Sagrada Família Basilica were among the famous global landmarks that went dark for an hour on Saturday night.

Fans booing Scotland surprise and disappoint Clarke

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke takes positives from his side's friendly defeat by Japan at Hampden, but expresses disappointment at the boos that accompanied the full-time whistle.

Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters

The Israeli military confirms it killed Ali Shoeib from the Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar TV.

'Scotland's Hampden warriors return to reserved selves'

Scotland were too flat and timid in defeat by Japan as the clock ticks towards their World Cup return, writes Tom English.

No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump

The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.

Russo 'stepping up' as Arsenal lead hunt for European places

With Arsenal chasing a place in next season's Champions League, England striker Alessia Russo has hit form at just the right time - as her 22-minute Women's Super League hat-trick against Tottenham proves.

Frosting, sprinkles and layers of fun: Giant cake picnic hits Sydney

Hundreds of bakers head to Sydney's Botanic Gardens to share and savour their colourful creations.

Eighteen arrested after Palestine Action protest outside New Scotland Yard

The demo on Saturday comes days after the Met said it would resume arrests against anyone displaying support for the banned group.

Were England players really 'playing for themselves' - and what next?

Did England manager Thomas Tuchel judge this international break correctly by naming such a large squad? Or was it a missed opportunity?

The Independent

DHS staff celebrate as ‘glamour shots’ of Kristi Noem that lined the halls are finally removed: report

‘Every single picture had a picture of Noem, and it was such a turn off,’ one official said

Kemi Badenoch to launch ‘Get Britain Drilling’ campaign amid living cost hikes

The Conservatives will put the campaign at the heart of their proposals for bringing down the spike in energy prices.

RAF gunners earn title of drone ‘aces’ for first time in history

The new age ‘aces’ from the regiment have a variety of tools in their arsenal to target the drones,

Kemi Badenoch launches ‘Get Britain Drilling’ campaign amid global oil price surge

Tory leader’s plans branded ‘a dangerous fantasy’ by campaigners

Elin, crashes and arrests: The highs and lows of Tiger Woods as golf star involved in yet another car accident days before the Masters

The world-famous golfer has been the center of multiple scandals over the past two decades

Everything we know as Tiger Woods arrested after rollover car crash in Florida

Woods was arrested for driving under the influence after appearing ‘impaired’ at the scene

Nigel Farage repeatedly heckled at Reform UK event in London

Nigel Farage was repeatedly heckled as Reform UK launched their local election campaign in London.

Iran-US war latest: Ship carrying thousands of Marines arrives in Middle East as Yemen’s Houthis warn of more attacks

It comes amid speculation of an impending ground invasion

Actor James Tolkan of 'Top Gun' and 'Back to the Future' fame dies at 94

Actor James Tolkan, who was known for roles as authoritarian figures in the hit films “Back to the Future” and “Top Gun,” has died

Oil spill deals economic blow to fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico

A major oil spill off the Gulf of Mexico has spread more than 373 miles or 600 kilometers across the ocean and seeped into seven nature reserves