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CBC.ca
Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after data breach
With the busy travel season approaching, a data breach at Booking.com is leading to warnings about phishing scams known as "reservation hijacking."
Lobster harvesters hope for strong prices as cost of fuel and other expenses soar
A relatively low supply of lobsters and increased demand with the removal of international trade barriers are pointing to better prices, the executive director of the Maritime Fishermen's Union told The Canadian Press.
U.S. Supreme Court justice calls colleagues' use of emergency orders 'potentially corrosive'
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered a sustained attack on her conservative colleagues' use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration, calling the orders "scratch-paper musings" that can have a "potentially corrosive" effect.
6-month-old Cree girl has her Walking Out ceremony on Parliament Hill
A Cree Walking Out ceremony on Parliament Hill on Wednesday morning at sunrise, arranged by Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, was both a celebration and a learning opportunity for members of Parliament, she said, about the vibrant present and future of Indigenous cultures.
Health Canada approves 1st needle-free epinephrine treatment for severe allergic reactions
Health Canada has approved the first needle-free epinephrine treatment for severe allergic reactions: a nasal spray called Neffy.
Toronto police officer charged with manslaughter after killing a man in Niagara Falls, Ont.
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said in a news release the officer, Const. Andrew Lawson from the Toronto Police Service, was charged with manslaughter.
Niagara Falls, Ont., Coun. Mike Strange found not guilty of domestic assault
Niagara Falls, Ont., Coun. Mike Strange has been found not guilty of domestic assault, a judge in St. Catharines has decided.
Toronto Tempo are no longer just an idea. Now, they are a team
In just under two years after CBC Sports first broke the news that the WNBA was coming to Toronto, and less than a month after the league and players agreed on a new collective bargaining, the Tempo are no longer just an idea. Now, they are a team.
Russian news agency fined for posting review of Heated Rivalry
A Russian court has fined a local news agency and one of its directors thousands of dollars for a review it posted on the smash hit series Heated Rivalry, which the Russian government considers LGBTQ+ propaganda.
2 Royal Canadian Navy sailors charged in fatal Halifax harbour capsizing
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin of Shoal Cove West, N.L., died after he was thrown into frigid water when an inflatable boat hit an unlit buoy.
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Toronto Star
Gas tax plan sparks Carney–Poilievre clash in House of Commons
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre traded barbs about floor-crossers, fuel and fiscal records in the House of Commons on Wednesday, as the Tories sought to project unity despite a Liberal majority.
Former Trudeau minister Navdeep Bains considering Ontario Liberal leadership bid, insiders say
Sources close to the one-time industry and science minister say his phone has been "blowing up" with Liberals urging him to run provincially.
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
A Manhattan federal jury deliberated for four days before reaching its decision Wednesday in the closely watched case, which gave fans the equivalent of a backstage pass to a business that dominates live entertainment.
Ontario eases rules on drinking alcohol in provincial parks
Ford's government is changing rules to allow drinking in more places in provincial parks such as beaches, picnic and day use areas.
Toronto police officer charged with manslaughter in Niagara Falls shooting
The officer has been suspended with pay after he was arrested earlier today and charged in connection to the 2025 incident.
After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
After chastising Pope Leo XIV, Trump turned his ire on Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, long one of his closest European allies.
Ruby Rose sexual assault claims spark Katy Perry investigation in Australia
In a statement to TMZ, Victoria Police confirmed the probe, saying its detectives are investigating an alleged “historical sexual assault” that happened in 2010.
Canada provides $120M for aid in war-torn Sudan
The federal government will provide another $120 million to help address the humanitarian disaster that has unfolded over three years of brutal war in Sudan, Canada's point person for international assistance told the Star, as the United Nations calls for…
'We prayed, we cried, we were devastated': Flynn Pavlovsky's parents recount their heartbreak learning son had fallen to his death
Flynn Pavlovsky, 19, was a first-year McMaster University biology student with his sights set on a career in medicine.
Only 40 per cent of Ontario high school students meeting attendance standard, new data reveals
Numbers show a huge drop from pre-COVID. Absenteeism is being cited as the reason behind a rule to count attendance as 10-15% of high school marks.
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Globe and Mail
High school principal tackles, disarms gunman as students flee in Oklahoma
Kirk Moore was shot in the leg during April 7 attack, but managed to restrain suspect until police arrived, according to court records
Principal tackles, disarms gunman entering Oklahoma high school
A high school principal in Oklahoma is being credited with saving lives after tackling a gunman who, according to an affidavit, entered the school on April 7 to open fire on students.
How U.S. hopes to resolve Iran conflict with economic warfare
U.S. plans to ramp up economic pain on Iran, saying the new moves will be the ‘financial equivalent’ of a bombing campaign
Comparing the Iran war to other U.S. conflicts yields little of value
Like its main proponent, this American military campaign has no antecedents
Israel’s security cabinet convenes to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire, official says
Netanyahu’s government was under heavy pressure from Washington to reach a ceasefire in Lebanon, official says
Pakistan attempts to mediate as Trump says Iran war nearly over
U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was close to over as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in Tehran in a bid to prevent a renewed conflict.
Trump posts image of himself with Jesus, continues war of words with Pope
Trump posted an image portraying him as a Jesus-like figure earlier this week, prompting widespread outrage
Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues, U.S. jury finds
Civil case, initially led by the U.S. federal government, accused Live Nation of using its reach to smother competition
Attacked again by Trump, Pope Leo says world needs message of peace
Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and co-existence, after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked him for a second time this week on social media.
Hong Kong positioning itself as a safer, more stable alternative to Dubai
People and capital are fleeing the UAE’s financial hub as the war on Iran poses immediate and long-term risks
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Global News
U.S. will not renew sanctions waivers on Russian, Iranian oil, Bessent says
The moves signal an end to the Trump administration's efforts to use the sanctions waivers to free up more oil supplies and lower soaring global energy prices.
Anand says Sudan a ‘priority,’ pledges $120M in aid as war enters 4th year
Canada's foreign affairs minister said hunger is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan but it's up to global tribunals to decide whether a genocide is taking place.
Claudia Sheinbaum vows to ‘defend Mexicans at every level’
During a press briefing, Claudia Sheinbaum called Mexicans' and other migrants' deaths in ICE custody 'unacceptable.'
U.S. YouTuber Johnny Somali jailed in South Korea after statue stunt
In 2024, Johnny Somali posted a video of himself kissing the Statue of Peace commemorating victims of the Japanese military's sexual slavery during the Second World War.
5 things Canada and Finland have in common as NATO ally’s leader visits
Stubb said he and Carney share values and interests and that in many ways he considers Canada an honorary member of the European Union and the Nordic nations.
Mediators working to extend U.S.-Iran ceasefire, officials say
The fighting has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.
Dozens of ‘cocaine hippos’ tied to drug lord Pablo Escobar to be culled
The cocaine hippos escaped Pablo Escobar's ranch after the drug lord was killed by national police in 1993. Since then, they have taken up residence in the region.
Iran war fallout has ‘abruptly darkened’ global economic outlook, IMF says
The IMF downgraded its forecast for global growth to 3.1 per cent in 2026 from the 3.3 per cent it had forecast in January, but the new rate assumes the war is 'short-lived.'
More peace talks sought as U.S. blockade of Iranian ports takes effect
U.S. President Donald Trump said a second round of talks could happen 'over the next two days' in an interview with the New York Post.
Husband of woman missing in Bahamas released without charges
'They had no choice but to release him. It's unfortunate they had to exhaust the entire investigative period to come to the conclusion,' Brian Hooker's lawyer said.
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New York Times
Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Highly Personal Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh
At the University of Kansas School of Law last week, she criticized her colleague while discussing his views in an immigration-related case.
SantaCon Leader Ran His Own $1 Million Con, U.S. Says
Stefan Pildes “siphoned” more than half of the money donated over five years for the outing, a raucous New York City bar crawl promoted as a charitable event, prosecutors said.
The Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Failed Before. Could This Year Be Different?
Amid calls from the left to tax the rich, a tax proposal on multimillion-dollar second homes in New York City, backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, seems to have better odds of passing than in years past.
Stocks Hit a Record High
Also, Pakistani mediators arrive in Iran. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Trump’s ‘Triumphal Arch’ Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It
The story of how President Trump quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch follows a now-familiar pattern.
Can Trump and Republicans Get Back on Message on the Economy?
It’s Tax Day, but much of the country’s focus has been on an unpopular war.
After Mythos, the Future of the Internet Is At a Crossroads
In the race to patch up cybersecurity holes found by the newest A.I. models, we risk leaving too many people to fend for themselves.
He Preached the Gospel on the Subway. Then He Pulled Out a Machete.
Anthony Griffin was a popular battle rapper who turned toward religious rhetoric. The police say he slashed three people with a machete before they killed him.
That Meeting You Hate May Keep A.I. From Stealing Your Job
As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.
Labor Department Investigates Texts Sent Among Staff, Secretary and Her Family
Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer asked staff members to bring wine to her hotel room, and to keep in touch with her husband and father.
CNBC
Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure, Rystad estimates
It could take years to repair damaged energy infrastructure in the Middle East and restore production to prewar levels.
Tesla stock adds nearly 8% as Elon Musk touts chip progress
UBS analysts changed their previously bearish rating on shares of Tesla this week.
Struggling shoe retailer Allbirds makes bizarre pivot to AI, adds $127 million in value
Allbirds announced a deal with American Exchange Group to sell its intellectual property and other assets for $39 million in March.
U.S. and Iran could meet in Pakistan for peace talks next week: MS NOW
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle as the U.S. enforces a retaliatory blockade of Iranian ports.
Anthropic's Mythos isn't threatening bitcoin. The real AI risk is at crypto exchanges
The Bitcoin blockchain itself has never been hacked and has operated securely and without interruption since 2009. The Mythos threat probably won't change that.
World Bank president: Prepare for months of disruption, even after Hormuz Strait reopens
It will take "a few months for things to come back" once the Strait of Hormuz is no longer effectively closed, Banga said.
A few tankers and ships are going through the Strait of Hormuz. Here's the latest traffic
Tanker transits Tuesday were 90% below traffic before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, according to shipping data.
Anthropic products are operational after brief outage, status page says
Anthropic said it is working to "fully resolve this issue," according to its page showing the status of the Claude chatbot, Claude Code and the API.
Iran team is 'coming for sure' to 2026 World Cup in U.S., says FIFA President Infantino
Amid war with the U.S., Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain. But FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells CNBC they will play in North America.
ASML stock sinks amid tightening China restrictions despite strong earnings, guidance
Chip giant ASML saw a 5% drop Wednesday amid tightening export restrictions on sales to China, despite beating expectations and raising 2026 sales guidance.
Washington Post
U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran
The infusion of firepower coincides with the administration’s maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran and as mediators urge both sides to extend their ceasefire.
Trump says China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran
The president made the claim, which Beijing has yet to confirm, amid anger in China that its vessels could be caught up in a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports.
House defies Trump on immigration with move to shield Haitians
The vote to advance a bill extending protections for Haitians marks the first time Republican lawmakers have voted this term to oppose Trump’s immigration policy.
Iranian sea trade blocked as six ships forced to turn back, U.S. military says
A U.S. blockade in effect since Monday has completely cut off Iran’s sea trade, the U.S. military said after six merchant ships were prevented from leaving Iranian ports.
Lebanese, Israeli diplomats hold rare face-to-face meeting in Washington
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted ambassadors from the two neighboring states in what was described as a working group aimed at reaching a ceasefire.
How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade
Even with a U.S. blockage, geography gives Iran an edge in the Strait of Hormuz, shaping control of a vital global chokepoint.
Trump says Iran talks may resume this week, but opposes enrichment compromise
The lead U.S. negotiator, Vice President JD Vance, has sought a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 20 years. Tehran’s offer would last up to five.
World’s oldest gorilla, known for her dignified manner, turns 69
Legend has it that Fatou was brought from Africa to France in the late 1950s by a sailor who then traded her to settle a bar bill.
Hungary’s opposition cheers Orban’s fall but faces challenging transition
With his Tisza party jubilant over its win, Peter Magyar warned of difficulties ahead as his new government faces economic woes and Orban allies in high places.
Fugitive Bolsonaro ally, convicted in 2022 coup attempt, is detained by ICE
The arrest of Brazilian former intelligence chief and congressman Alexandre Ramagem ended a manhunt that stretched for six months across two continents.
BBC
Bank of England boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult".
Bayern score late to win seven-goal thriller over Real Madrid
Bayern Munich leave it late in a back-and-forth classic to beat Real Madrid 4-3 to set up a meeting with Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours
Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf's players were told earlier this year the event would run for "many years" as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.
Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety
Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children.
Lyse Doucet in Iran: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.
Mahmood promises action against 'sham lawyers' abusing asylum system after BBC investigation
An undercover investigation revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK
Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.
Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
Eight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci.
Arrests after attempted arson attack on synagogue
Police arrest a man, 46, and a woman, 47, on suspicion of arson at Finchley Reform Synagogue.
Man who felled Sycamore Gap tree released early
Adam Carruthers is released after 10 months under the Home Detention Curfew Scheme.
The Independent
East Coast braces for prolonged heat wave as temperatures near records
The heat is unusual for April, not only because it is scorching much of the nation so early in the year but also for its expected duration
PM summons TikTok, Meta, X bosses to No 10 to push for children’s online safety
Sir Keir Starmer will say ‘looking the other way is not an option’ as he pushes social media giants to ramp up protections for young users.
Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above
Arizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above
Detainees allegedly beaten and pepper-sprayed at Alligator Alcatraz over phone complaint
A lawyer said detainees were targeted after complaining about being unable to access working phones
Judge extends pause on work to turn Maryland warehouse into immigrant detention
A federal judge has extended a pause on transforming a massive Maryland warehouse into a processing facility for immigrants
Group warns social security payment increase for seniors may not be enough to keep up with inflation
The Senior Citizens League predicts that the Social Security Administration’s 2027 cost of living adjustment will be 2.8 percent
US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R
New York City apartment building workers set to vote on whether to go on strike
Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers are set to vote on whether to walk off the job in the coming days
Almost 200 prisoners released ‘in error’ last year in UK’s ‘broken’ jail system
An inquiry found prisoners have been wrongly freed after blunders calculating their sentences or mixing up inmates with similar names
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Sorority slammed for recreating Nazi-era poster for college philanthropy event
The banner evoked a poster from the 1936 ’Nazi Olympics’ in Berlin
