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CBC.ca

Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1 after opening-faceoff fight

Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall scored and Frederik Andersen came through with a big third-period performance in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the visiting Ottawa Senators 2-0 on Saturday to open their first-round playoff series.

Mother moose removed from Calgary suburbs for the second time

The routine relocation of two moose this week came with a twist, when it was discovered the adult moose had been removed from the same northwest Calgary neighbourhood last year, only to find her way back to the same community and once again establish herself there with a calf.

Cavaliers overpower Raptors in playoff opener behind strong 2nd half

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 126-113 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Gunman who killed at least 6, took hostages in Ukraine supermarket shot dead by police

A gunman who killed at least six people in the streets of Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, on Saturday before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been shot dead by police, Ukrainian officials said.

Here's the 'experiment' NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics

This week, Lewis made the rounds on Parliament Hill for the first time since becoming NDP leader. CBC's The House gave him a tour of West Block — the home of the House of Commons — as he detailed what his political "experiment" will look like.

B.C. bull rider holds on for No. 1 ranking after wowing crowd at 'biggest rodeo in the world'

Jake Gardner is at the top of his game, coming off a big championship win at RodeoHouston that kicked him to the top of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association standings for bull riding.

Pope Leo XIV says 'not in my interest at all' to debate Donald Trump

Pope Leo XIV says he won't debate U.S. President Donald Trump and will continue to preach peace.

Massive gas flare over Kitimat a beacon of LNG growth, and for some a source of worry

Flaring gas towering high over Kitimat is a regular sight as the LNG Canada export terminal — considered a nation-building project — comes online, but some residents are concerned about possible health impacts.

Kelowna RCMP's new security camera network linked to businesses must be monitored: privacy watchdog

Kelowna businesses are being invited to register their security cameras so that police have a straightforward way of requesting footage. But the head of a B.C. privacy watch group says he's concerned about the impact to personal privacy.

Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?

As a gas tax break comes down the pipe from Ottawa, the summer blend of gas means prices could still move in the wrong direction for already-stretched motorists.
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Toronto Star

Toronto drivers run this red light more than any other in the city, data shows

These are the city’s top 10 intersections for tickets issued by red light cameras last year.

Raptors vs. Cavaliers Game 1: Coach Darko’s game plan leaves Brandon Ingram cold in one-sided playoff opener

Almost nothing the Raptors did well during the regular season translated to the post-season cauldron in Cleveland on Saturday.

Cavaliers' Mitchell extends NBA-record streak of 30-point games to 9 in series openers

Mitchell scores a game-high of 32 points in the Cavaliers' 126-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Carney lands on Time's most influential people list for 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney was one of the 24 people in the leaders section of The 100 Most Influential People of 2026, which was released earlier this week by Time.

Downsview Park management apologizes for 'distress' of Drake music video explosion

Video footage shared on social media shows a large fireball lighting up North York's night sky on Thursday.

End of federal excise tax on gas Monday may not show up at the pumps, experts say

The tax break, set to last until Sept. 7, is expected to shave 10 cents a litre off the price of gas but the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could boost pump prices by more than the intended savings.

Murder charges will be dropped against Kenneth Law; he will plead guilty to aiding suicide instead, lawyer says

Lawyer Matthew Gourlay confirmed to the Star that the Crown intends to withdraw the first-degree murder charges, leaving only those for counselling or aiding suicide.

SIU clears Niagara officer in Welland shootout

Female officer saved by ballistic vest during incident on Second Street at Plymouth Road in December.

Rainfall, possible flurries in Toronto's forecast this weekend

Environment Canada warns of 10 to 20 millimetres of rain on Saturday before dropping nighttime temperatures bring a risk of flurries.

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

Here’s what experts have to say about animal-based skin care, including cautions about a lack of medical evidence for their effectiveness.
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Globe and Mail

Pope Leo downplays reports of feud with Trump

Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects."

Ukrainian police shoot and kill a gunman who killed at least 6 and took hostages in a supermarket

A gunman who killed at least six people in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, before taking hostages and barricading himself inside a supermarket on Saturday has been shot and killed by police, Ukrainian officials said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented Saturday on the deadly shooting in Kyiv.

Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here’s how to spot it

Go outside after midnight and venture away from tall buildings and city lights

Six die in Kyiv shooting, police kill gunman after hostage situation

Ukraine’s Security Service says shooting is being investigated as terrorist act

Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says ‘not in my interest’ to debate him

First U.S. pope previously blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said world was ‘being ravaged by a handful of tyrants’

Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing U.S. of violating deal to reopen it

The announcement was made the day after U.S. President Donald Trump said the American blockade “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.

Trump, Iran claim progress in talks as Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz again

Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass

War broke the Gulf states’ security umbrella. Now, the UAE fears stormy weather ahead

With expats leaving, foreign workers killed and companies closing up shop, the UAE questions whether its good times will return

U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil

Trump administration allows purchases of the oil loaded on vessels as of Friday through May 16, an extension of an original 30-day waiver that expired on April 11

Transgender teen’s case in Ecuador opens path for others seeking legal recognition

Court rulings welcomed by supporters of LGBTQ+ rights in a region where conservative movements have gained ground
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Global News

Iran fires on ships, re-closes Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions

Iran fired on vessels and re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region and threatening the key global oil shipping route.

Multimillionaires band together in effort to save beached whale in Germany

Since his first sighting, the whale has been trapped several times and freed with human assistance, but has become stranded again and is now fighting for his life.

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal. What does it entail?

The deal is meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran negotiations but one that will see Israeli forces maintain positions deep inside southern Lebanon.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open amid ceasefire, oil prices plunge

Oil prices plunged by about nine per cent on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic.

U.K.’s Starmer faces calls to quit over Mandelson security vet. Here’s why

The new information that Mandelson initially failed the vetting, but was still given the role, increases the political pressure on Keir Starmer.

Life-jacket from Titanic survivor to be auctioned, expected to fetch $648K

The life jacket was worn by Laura Francatelli, a first-class passenger, who was among about 700 people who survived the ship's sinking.

U.S. tourist held in Zanzibar after his fiancee dies following arguments

Joseph Isaac McCann, 45, was questioned by police, four days after his partner, Ashly Robinson, 31, was found dead in a luxury villa in Zanzibar on her birthday trip.

Prince Harry says Princess Diana’s death made him not want to be a royal

Prince Harry, during his 20-minute address, spoke about his experience with mental health and how grief, after the death of his mother, has impacted his life.

Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire for peace talks

Trump told reporters after the ceasefire was announced that Lebanon and Israel would work toward a longer-term deal, and said Lebanon had agreed to 'take care of Hezbollah.'

U.S. military ‘locked and loaded’ on Iran’s power plants, Hegseth says

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Iran needs to choose wisely as it prepares for negotiations with the United States.
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New York Times

What to Know About the Bulgarian Election

The Black Sea country is holding its eighth election in five years, with Bulgarians yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans.

Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation.

U.S. Installs a Trump Loyalist to Lead ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Into Trump Foes

A former lawyer for President Trump’s campaign, Joseph diGenova, is said to be planning to split time between Miami and Fort Pierce, where a grand jury overseen by a Trump-favored judge sits.

Mamdani and Obama Lead Preschool Singalong to Promote Free Child Care

In their first public appearance together, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former President Barack Obama met up for some joking and singing on Saturday at a Bronx child care center.

Activists Tear-Gassed at Failed Raid of Beagle Research Facility

Some 1,000 protesters tried to storm a private breeding and lab facility in Wisconsin in an effort to steal thousands of beagles that are bred for medical experimentation.

New York’s Anti-Rich Current Reaches Apex With Second-Home Tax Plan

With a new tax proposal, the threat of a building workers’ strike and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s shunning of the Met Gala, the city’s wealth gap was on full display.

Kyiv Mass Shooting Kills 6 and Gunman Is Shot Dead After Taking Hostages in Grocery

It was the deadliest mass shooting in Ukraine in years, where firearms have proliferated since the war with Russia began.

‘Turning Point Was Charlie Kirk’: Why This Student Group Moved On

Students at the University of Arkansas disagreed with Turning Point’s direction, pointing to challenges ahead for the conservative group.

U.S. Officials Visited Havana to Lay Out Proposals for Cuban Reforms

The delegation told Cuba’s leadership that it had only a narrow window of time to make the economic and political changes demanded by the Trump administration.

For Iran, Flexing Control Over Waterway Is New Deterrent

Iran’s government could emerge from the conflict with a blueprint to keep adversaries at bay, regardless of any restrictions on its nuclear program.

CNBC

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessels attempting to cross come under fire

Iranian officials say they have closed the strait because of the U.S.'s ongoing blockade of its ports.

Video shows ships turning away from Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open

The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite Iran's declaration Friday that it is open, maritime freight and oil analysts told CNBC.

Nvidia's once-tight bond with gamers is cracking over AI, 'and that breaks my heart'

Gamers once helped save Nvidia from bankruptcy. Now they feel left behind as the memory crunch drives focus to AI chips and DLSS 5 disrupts game design.

We spoke to over 30 central bankers, policymakers and politicians. Here are their top concerns

From stagflation to energy security, policymakers spoke to CNBC about the biggest risks arising from the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

'It's sad': The U.S.-UK 'special relationship' sours ahead of royal visit to Washington

A year ago, it was all going so well for the U.S. and U.K.'s so-called "special relationship", but ties have soured.

Trump says he had 'no idea' Anthropic's Amodei met with White House about Mythos

The meeting comes less than two months after President Donald Trump blacklisted Anthropic's Claude.

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping but Trump says U.S. blockade still active

The Strait of Hormuz has remained almost completely closed as the U.S. and Iran have disputed the terms of their ceasefire agreement.

U.S. oil price plunges below $84 as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears

Oil prices tumbled more than 11% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open amid a ceasefire deal with Lebanon.

Tanker diplomacy: Trump faces tests from Havana to Hormuz

From Cuba to the Persian Gulf, Trump is expected to face fresh challenges across a new arc of tanker diplomacy.

European stocks soar after Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz open; travel stocks gain 5%

European stocks rebounded sharply on Friday afternoon Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial shipping.

Washington Post

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again; 2 ships report attacks while trying to cross

India said it summoned Iran’s Ambassador in New Delhi, conveying concerns over “a shooting incident" in the strait involving two Indian-flagged ships. 

Here’s what the stock market might have gotten wrong about the Iran war

Amid confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, a starkly different reality is unfolding defined by disrupted supply lines and damaged infrastructure.

After Orban’s defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Kremlin’s next best bet

Analysts and former diplomats say they fear the hand of the Kremlin in Bulgaria’s election Sunday as Moscow seeks to retain influence inside the E.U.

Why China is taking a behind-the-scenes role in the Iran war

As Trump pursued an unpopular war, Beijing positioned itself as a peacemaker, with little incentive to pressure Iran or annoy the U.S.

Iran disputes claims of new agreements with Trump

Tehran put limits on the Strait of Hormuz’s opening, as the United States issued a new sanctions exemption on the sale of Russian oil.

One of the world’s most wanted men is arrested, ending years-long hunt

Daniel Joseph Kinahan, a fugitive suspected of leading a powerful gang in Ireland, was arrested in Dubai as part of a secret operation by Irish and UAE police.

Displaced Lebanese families rush home as fragile ceasefire takes force

Even amid uncertainty over whether the truce would hold, many in Lebanon expressed relief at the prospect of quiet as aid groups mobilized help.

He bought two raffle tickets and won a Picasso worth more than $1 million

Art lover Ari Hodara bought two raffle tickets on a whim for about $118 each. The raffle raised money for Alzheimer’s research.

Even for Europe’s populist firebrands, Trump is going too far

The symbiosis between the president and European nationalists has reached a potential breaking point as he issues genocidal rhetoric and criticizes the pope.

BBC

Foreign secretary concerned ministers not told of Mandelson vetting fears sooner

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign over the scandal and will address MPs on Monday.

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

Police treating arson attack as antisemitic hate crime

It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

Rude names, railways and a mass trespass - how the Peak District became a tourist attraction

It became the UK's first national park 75 years ago, but has been attracting visitors for longer.

Britain's youngest F1 driver on his debut season so far - and learning to skateboard

The youngest ever British F1 driver is looks forward to a lifelong dream of racing at Silverstone.

Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up' and 'Time for Strait talking'

Criticism of Downing Street's handling of Lord Peter Mandeslon's vetting scandal remains prominent on Sunday's front pages.

Carrick silences doubters as Man Utd close on Champions League

Manchester United beat Chelsea to move closer to a Champions League return and silence the growing Michael Carrick doubters.

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.

Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026

Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

The Independent

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Six killed in ‘terrorist act’ in Kyiv as Moscow-born gunman opens fire and takes hostages

Police stormed store, killed suspect after 40 minutes of ​negotiations attempts

The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record

Wife of LA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer steps in to help save the future of NPR with $80M gift

NPR also received an anonymous $33 million donation in April

Mystery of family missing since 1958 finally solved

An amateur diver located the family’s remains and wrecked car nearly seven decades after they vanished in Oregon

Tucker Carlson’s son leaves JD Vance’s team amid his dad’s growing feud with Trump, report says

Buckley Carlson had worked as Vice President JD Vance’s deputy press secretary

No way Lammy wasn’t told Mandelson failed vetting, says former foreign secretary

Exclusive: In an interview with The Independent, former foreign secretary James Cleverly sets out the reasons why ministers must have known Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting

Photos show Obama and Mamdani reading to preschoolers in the Bronx

Former President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited a child care center in the Bronx, where the pair read to preschoolers and joined them in a singalong.

Three sentenced for luxury car insurance scam involving person wearing bear suit

A biologist reviewing footage of the ‘attack’ concluded that it was ‘clearly a human in a bear suit’

Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer named as acclaimed historian

Historian Anna Keay confirmed as Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer