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CBC.ca
Military reprimanded soldiers who raised concerns about monitoring Canadians online during COVID-19
The military reprimanded soldiers after they raised concerns about an order to monitor Canadians' online activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, CBC News has learned.
Why the U.S. is noticing this Canadian security bill
A Liberal government bill that proposes giving police and spies easier access to information during investigations has fallen into the crosshairs of U.S. tech giants and two American congressional committees, threatening to become the latest irritant in the Canada-U.S. relationship.
Will Canada embrace Dunkin'? Experts say Tim Hortons' grip will be hard to shake
As U.S. cafe chain Dunkin' brews up a comeback north of the border, experts say they suspect the American brand will have a hard time luring Canadians away from the Tim Hortons menu they've come to know so well.
More kids are running marathons. A teen's death reignites a debate about the risks
A 15-year-old girl collapsed and died near the finish line of the Leiden Marathon in the Netherlands on Sunday, sparking a conversation about the risks of long-distance running among teens and kids.
Canadian, U.S. fascist fight clubs joining forces south of the border, CBC investigation finds
Members of Canada's largest white nationalist group, Second Sons Canada, have met to train and network with a number of "active clubs" from the United States, and also met with active club movement founder Robert Rundo, who is currently on supervised release for violent offences.
Drake 'froze' the CN Tower in honour of his new album, Iceman
Drake wants to "freeze the world" with his new album, and he started by icing over the CN Tower Thurdsay. The Toronto rapper turned the city into his personal release party to hype his much-anticipated ninth album.
Roque's OT winner helps Victoire edge Charge in Game 1 of all-Canadian Walter Cup final
The Montreal Victoire have struck first blood in the all-Canadian Walter Cup final. Abby Roque scored early in overtime to give the Victoire a frantic 3-2 home win over the Ottawa Charge after Montreal's Nicole Gosling equalized with 2.1 seconds remaining in the third period.
Habs reclaim series lead with 6-3 victory over the Sabres in Game 5
Captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round playoff series.
B.C. man who fatally shot friend during bullet proof vest 'game' handed 4-year sentence
A Vancouver Island man who fatally shot his friend three years ago while the pair were playing with bullet proof vests has been sentenced to four years in prison.
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Toronto Star
Carney government proposal targets extinction protections for endangered killer whales off B.C. coast
The orcas have been affected by shipping traffic causing physical and acoustic disturbances, pollutants and declining food stock.
26 more people in Canada tied to hantavirus outbreak identified but considered 'low-risk'
People who were on flight with a confirmed case connected to MV Hondius are not being asked to self-isolate, chief public health officer says.
Why Mark Carney hopes building up Canada will drive down greenhouse gases
When it comes to federal climate policy under Carney sometimes the contradiction is the message.
Doug Ford under fire over extra costs for returned private jet
Pressure is mounting on Premier Doug Ford to force his Progressive Conservative party to pay the nearly $200,000 in hidden costs associated with the government's aborted scheme to buy a private jet.
TTC, union brace for possible labour disruption as weekend deadline looms. Here's what it means for riders
The union representing the transit agency's electrical workers will be in a legal position to strike or be locked out at midnight Friday.
Can Drake reconnect with Toronto, the city that once loved him, with his new 'Iceman’ album?
Battered and scarred from beefs and scandals, the rapper has leaned into his local roots for a chance at redemption.
Mark Carney's plan to fast-track major projects will 'threaten First Nations' rights', Indigenous leader warns
In an interview with the Star, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said she is urging the Carney government to slow down on its proposed changes and avoid a "pattern of exclusion."
U.S. law enforcement charges 13 in connection with gun trafficking into Canada
U.S. law enforcement tracked 51 firearms that may have been trafficked through the ring. Several were subsequently recovered in Canada at scenes of crimes — including one kidnapping and one attempted murder.
Scarborough mother charged with murder in death of young daughter makes court appearance
Si Ting Yang, 37, made a brief appearance from a Milton prison on Thursday. Her 22-month old child died on Wednesday.
Two men identified as victims in brazen daylight Vaughan fatal shooting: 'It’s unbelievable'
Two men from Vaughan have been identified as victims of a shooting on Kaiser Drive, in the Martin Grove and Langstaff roads area on Wednesday.
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Globe and Mail
Trump say U.S.-China relations in good place despite differences
Differences over Taiwan, Iran and efforts to curb fentanyl remained in focus on final day of Trump-Xi summit
Latvian government collapses after Ukrainian drones strike oil facility
NATO director says the drones may have autonomously chosen the target after being jammed by Russian electronic warfare
Russia bombards Ukraine for third straight day
Russia on Thursday unleashed a third straight day of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, demolishing an apartment building in Kyiv where nine people were killed and dozens injured, authorities said.
Musk, OpenAI lawyers make closing arguments in landmark trial
Scrutiny of Sam Altman’s leadership comes at a crucial time for OpenAI, Anthropic and Musk’s own xAI
U.S. Border Patrol chief to resign in latest DHS leadership change
Michael Banks’ departure is latest leadership shuffle as administration appears to recalibrate its approach to immigration operations
British Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, citing Keir Starmer’s leadership
Around 100 other Labour Party MPs have called for the Prime Minister to step down
Russia hits Ukraine with largest aerial attack since war began
Moscow launched 1,567 drones over a two-day period and at least 27 civilians have been killed
Russia launches heaviest wartime drone assault on Ukraine
Russia unleashed the largest aerial attack on Ukraine over a two-day period since the war began, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities across the country with hundreds of drones, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.
Israel to sue New York Times over article on sexual violence against Palestinian detainees
Netanyahu says he had instructed his legal advisers ‘to consider the harshest legal action’ against the newspaper and veteran journalist Nicholas Kristof
Trump invites Xi to visit White House in September during banquet toast in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump each proposed a toast during a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
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Global News
Cuban officials meet with CIA director after country says fuel has run out
Thursday's meeting comes weeks after the Cuban government confirmed it had recently met with U.S. officials amid high tensions over the U.S. energy blockade and growing blackouts.
Eurovision director says door is open for Canada to join song contest
Martin Green told the BBC on Wednesday that 'nothing's particularly come over my desk' from Canada but acknowledged 'we are an open place' for new participants outside of Europe.
Hansen credits Canadian Space Agency for Artemis II success in crew’s visit
Jeremy Hansen told a cheering crowd in Longueuil, Que., that many of the people in the Canadian Space Agency helped make the mission a success.
Police in France alert drivers to ‘unpredictable’ hazard of drunken deer
Police said that drunk animals can be dangerous to drivers if they are not vigilant and shared a viral video of an intoxicated deer in France's Burgundy region running in circles.
Trump warned by Xi that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly.
Ottawa working to get Canadian companies selling goods on Chinese platforms
The federal government is pushing to get Canadian companies on major Chinese e-commerce platforms as the two countries deepen their ties.
‘Canada has so much to offer’: Artemis crew on Canadian space exploration
The crew first met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday morning in his office, followed by a sold-out public discussion in Ottawa.
Céline Dion’s Paris Olympic gown on display in Montreal
Iconic Dior gown worn by Céline Dion at Paris Olympics opening ceremony goes on display at McCord Stewart Museum until Sept. 7.
Gunshots fired at Philippine Senate where Duterte ally resists ICC arrest
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief who was the main enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody 'war on drugs,' faces charges of crimes against humanity.
1,700 confined on cruise ship amid suspected norovirus outbreak in France
The rise in cases seems to have occurred on May 9 following embarkation in Liverpool on England's northwest coast, the company told Global News.
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New York Times
Late Night Pokes Fun at Trump in China
Jimmy Fallon joked that President Trump’s idea of a Temple of Heaven is very different from the one he toured in Beijing with China’s leader.
Trump’s and Xi’s Body Language at the Summit Mirrored Their Styles
Although at odds over issues like trade and Taiwan, the U.S. and Chinese leaders met in Beijing with a show of friendly gestures.
Nvidia’s Future in China Remains Unclear After Trump-Xi Summit
The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies.
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets.
Keir Starmer and the End of Britain’s Old Certainties
The decade since Brexit has been one long, painful process of trying — and failing — to make sense of this new reality.
5 Key Moments During the California Governor Debate
Candidates have become increasingly combative as they enter the final stretch before the June 2 primary. Once again, Xavier Becerra, a Democratic front-runner, drew most of the attacks.
Aging Palestinian Leader Boosting His Son’s Political Rise, Officials Say
Mahmoud Abbas’s years in power have been dogged by accusations of corruption. Many Palestinians yearn for fresh leadership.
Inside the Congolese Hotel Where Trump Deported 15 U.S. Migrants
They were shackled and sent to Kinshasa by the Trump administration. Now they face a dangerous choice: Go back to Latin America or stay in Africa.
Enter the Killer Robots: The Ukrainian Forging the Future of Warfare
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s 35-year-old defense minister, sees futuristic military technology as crucial to his country’s survival.
Former Oklahoma Death Row Prisoner Freed Before Retrial in a 1997 Killing
A lawyer for Richard Glossip said the ruling provided a step forward in his client’s efforts to escape a “decades-long nightmare” in a case that has faced substantial criticism.
CNBC
South Korea’s Kospi retreats from record high to drop over 6% as heavyweight tech names sell-off
Asia-Pacific markets fell as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
CIA chief makes historic trip to Cuba as US blockade chokes island's energy supplies
The U.S. has been restricting oil shipments to Cuba since January, plunging the country into blackouts lasting days at a time.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s China trip ends, but uncertainty remains
U.S. President Donald Trump wraps his trip to China, while political uncertainty grows in the U.K.
Trump leaves China after talks dominated by trade, oil and Taiwan
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to China this week for two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after a year of heightened trade tensions.
China to buy U.S. oil to feed its 'insatiable appetite,' Trump tells Fox News
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet Friday to close out a two-day summit that has featured pageantry and dealmaking.
Singapore Airlines sticking with Air India for the "long game" despite losses
Air India has been a big drag on SIA's earnings, but the airline says its investment is part of the "long game"
Billionaire Gautam Adani and nephew agree to pay $18 million in SEC settlement over fraud allegations
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have agreed to settle a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit over allegations they misled investors.
Honda shares rise over 7% as investors shrug off first operating loss in nearly 70 years
Honda Motor rose over 7% on Friday, even after posting its first annual operating loss in nearly 70 years.
Oil prices jump after Trump says China agreed to buy U.S. crude following Xi talks
Oil prices rose Friday on news that China has agreed to purchase oil from America
Washington Post
When Trump and Xi met as peers
The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.
Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts’
China’s leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump’s effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals.
Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones
Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after suspected Ukrainian drones headed for Russia crossed into her country, sparking concerns about its defenses.
Putin remark on war ‘coming to a close’ points to exhaustion, not peace, analysts say
The Russian president is facing pressure not only from a stalemate on the battlefield but also from a battered economy that is fueling discontent.
‘These are our people.’ Lebanon’s medics carry on through grief, injuries.
As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, dozens of volunteers eat, sleep and pray at a small hospital, waiting to respond to the next airstrike.
Rubio is banned from China, but Beijing may have found a way around it
Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.
China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds
A confidential assessment, circulating as President Donald Trump begins his highly anticipated trip to Beijing, shows shifts in several key areas of competition.
Facing headwinds at home, Trump signals eagerness to make deals at China summit
Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.
Hezbollah’s unjammable drones pose new threat to Israel
The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
As the Kremlin throttles internet access, Russians find scrappy work-arounds
As Putin imposes Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many Russian fear losing their connection to the global internet.
BBC
Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives
Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal
Debt agents working for British Gas had broken into the homes of vulnerable customers to fit pre-payment energy meters.
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.
The Papers: 'Starmer's battle begins' and 'Rivals'
The papers are dominated by Sir Keir Starmer's fight to stay on as prime minister.
Parlour? Villa? Gerrard? Ranking best FA Cup final goals
From Ricky Villa to Steven Gerrard, Ray Parlour to Roberto di Matteo - here are 10 of the best FA Cup final goals of all time.
Silicon Valley's seedy side exposed - and four other things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
Overseas fakers using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline, BBC finds
"Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites
Carano bout to 'smash' women's fight pay record - Rousey
Ronda Rousey says she is "smashing the record" alongside Gina Carano for the "most women have been paid in combat sports" and she could become the most powerful figure in MMA since UFC president Dana White.
The Independent
Rich List 2026: The UK’s wealthiest billionaires revealed
The number of billionaires recorded by the list increased to 157 for the year
Iran-US war latest: Iranian military makes new threat in Hormuz after Trump says he wants uranium ‘for public relations’
Iran could gain further leverage over the West by controlling the cables in the Strait of Hormuz, IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency proposed
Africa's top health body confirms new Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province
Africa's top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province
Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that a Russian missile attack on a Kyiv apartment building the previous day killed 24 people, including three children
Burnham makes move to take on Starmer after MP stands down so he can challenge PM
Josh Simons steps aside to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to run for parliament
British Gas agrees £70m energy debt payoff and compensation over prepayment meter scandal
The energy supplier has agreed to compensate customers who were affected between 2018 and 2021
Trump-China visit live: US president claims he and Xi are agreed on how Iran conflict should end
Trump says pair discussed trade and Iran as Xi hails ‘new bilateral relationship’
Starmer latest: Pound plummets to one-month low after Burnham plots PM challenge
Greater Manchester mayor to stand for Parliament again after ex-health secretary Wes Streeting quits to potentially trigger leadership race
TT Electronics sales drop as it refreshes board following ill-fated takeover
The group’s proposed £287 million takeover by Cicor Technologies fell apart after shareholders voted against the deal.
Australia bans a neo-Nazi network under new law that criminalizes hate groups
Australia says a neo-Nazi network will be the second organization being banned under its new law criminalizing hate groups and support for them
