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CBC.ca

Trump to end boycott of White House Correspondents' Dinner | About That
Andrew Chang explains why U.S. President Donald Trump decided to attend this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as a president, after boycotting the annual event during his first term.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

Judge indicates Frank Stronach to be found not guilty on at least 3 charges, as trial continues
Frank Stronach will no longer face an attempted rape charge connected to one of the complainants in his sexual assault trial, court heard on Friday. Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy indicated she will be entering a not guilty verdict on that count, along with two other counts, meaning the Canadian businessman now faces nine charges instead of the original 12.

Daryl Hannah denounces portrayal in JFK Jr.-Carolyn Bessette series Love Story
Daryl Hannah has issued a scathing response to the new TV series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette, denouncing the way she's been portrayed in the FX and Hulu show as false, damaging and misogynistic.

Heated Rivalry show creator Jacob Tierney's next project is another CanLit adaptation
Heated Rivalry showrunner Jacob Tierney will write, direct and executive produce new series Alexander, adapted from Vancouver author Annabel Lyon's 2009 novel The Golden Mean, Netflix announced Thursday.

Winnipeg woman killed in Dominican Republic bus crash was 'generous beyond belief,' son says
A Winnipeg woman killed in a bus crash while on vacation is being remembered as a determined, caring and selfless mother who always offered a helping hand to those who needed it — whether it be volunteering or rescuing stray cats.

Alberta, Ottawa agree on deal that would see province front its own major project reviews
Ottawa and Alberta have reached an agreement that will see the province take control of regulatory approvals for major projects, something they say will deliver those projects more expeditiously.

Oil hits $90 US per barrel for first time in 2 years
U.S. crude prices rise above $90 per barrel for the first time in more than two years.

NHL trade deadline: Nazem Kadri heading back to the Colorado Avalanche after trade
Nazem Kadri is going back to Colorado. The Avalanche acquired the 35-year-old from the rebuilding Calgary Flames on Friday, ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

Dillon Brooks, Canadian NBA player with the Phoenix Suns, arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Ariz., police said. Brooks was released following the booking process around 3:30 a.m.
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Toronto Star

Flood watch for the GTA with mix of rain, thunderstorms and melting snow
Toronto is under a special weather statement for Friday into Saturday, with up to 25 millimetres of rain expected on top of melting snow.

Carney calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from line of succession
PM Carney said the actions that have caused Andrew to be stripped of his royal titles "necessitate" his removal from the line of succession.

Brad Treliving rates the Maple Leafs’ trade deadline moves and hints at changes to come
Bobby McMann to Seattle and Scott Laughton to L.A. bring little in return, Oliver Ekman-Larsson stays.

Mining experts welcome Mark Carney's funding but caution success won't come easy
The mining industry’s biggest conference was full of optimists as the Carney government promised funding and streamlined approvals.

Durham health officials warn of measles exposure at Oshawa health clinic and hospital
A case has been confirmed in an unimmunized child and people may have been exposed at Ritson North Urgent Care and Lakeridge Health Oshawa.

Daylight saving time is returning. Here's what you need to know about the 'spring forward' this weekend
The debate over daylight saving time in Ontario was re-ignited this week after B.C. announced it'll making the change for the last time this weekend.

NHL Trade Deadline 2026 recap: Maple Leafs acquire draft picks by dealing McMann to Kraken, Laughton to Kings, Roy to Avalanche
Our NHL trade deadline recap has everything you need to know about the Maple Leafs and a busy day in the NHL.

Canada, U.S. stock markets fall as oil prices climb above US$90 a barrel
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 526.25 points at 33,083.72.

Ottawa books flights and buses for stranded Canadians as Middle East conflict grows
The federal government is booking charter and commercial flights as well as buses for Canadians stranded in the Middle East, while also keeping the option of military flights on the table as the war there escalates.

Doug Ford floats reclaimed lakeshore land for Toronto convention centre
While city-owned Exhibition Place is the likeliest location of the proposed 2-million square foot convention centre, the premier said there are other possibilities.
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Globe and Mail
How the Iran war is affecting countries in the Middle East and wider world
Here’s a country-by-country breakdown of the impact of the war so far
Israel bombs Beirut as UN warns 100,000 people are displaced
Israel pursued a major expansion of the war in Lebanon, pounding the capital Beirut on Friday with 26 waves of attacks.
Trump rules out talks without Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel bombs Lebanon
Iran launches more retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries on seventh day of the war
‘Shia Crescent’ grapples with fear and anger after Iran’s upheaval
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death leaves a sectarian wound that some suspect will fester into new violence

Evidence suggests explosion at Iranian elementary school was likely from U.S. air strikes
Blast killed more than 165 people, most of them of children, according to Iranian state media

In Beirut, displaced people grapple with the latest wave of violence
The Globe's Mark MacKinnon describes how central Beirut has become a hub for refugees fleeing Israeli strikes, looking for transport away from southern parts of the city.The UN refugee agency said on Friday that nearly 100,000 people have been displaced within Lebanon and tens of thousands of Syrian refugees there have fled back over the border, calling the situation in the region a "major humanitarian emergency."Israel has issued large-scale evacuation orders for southern Lebanon and parts o...
When it comes to the Iran war, Trump has no clear goal or answers
The diverse war aims the U.S. President has set out amount to a multiple-choice proposition for opponents of his war effort
Paralympic opening ceremony in Verona to present message of unity amid world’s fractures
Event’s focus on diversity and inclusion must contend with some countries absent or boycotting and air-travel chaos caused by war in the Middle East
Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
The Pentagon slapped a formal supply-chain risk designation on artificial intelligence lab Anthropic on Thursday, limiting use of a technology that a source said was being used for military operations in Iran.
Sri Lanka navy releases video showing rescue of Iranian sailors from warship off coast
Sri Lanka has released video showing its navy personnel rescuing Iranian sailors from a warship that was sunk by a torpedo from a U.S. submarine on Wednesday.
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Global News

Carney says former prince Andrew should be removed from line to throne
The comments were notable coming from the leader of a member of the Commonwealth, all 14 of which would need to approve a change to the line of succession.

As Iran chokes Strait of Hormuz, U.S. vows $20B for maritime reinsurance
The U.S. says it has stuck a new agreement to provide up to US$20 billion in reinsurance coverage to 'restore confidence in maritime trade' amid the Iran war.

Russia gave Iran information that can help strike US military: sources
The sources, who were not authorized to comment publicly, cautioned that the U.S. intelligence has not uncovered that Russia is directing Iran on what to do with the information.

U.S. ‘well on its way’ to controlling Iranian airspace, Leavitt says
Leavitt also said Washington was looking at potential candidates to lead Iran, a day after Trump said that the U.S. must be involved in choosing the next leader of Iran.

Ottawa reserves commercial flight seats for Canadians in ‘volatile’ Iran war
Canada has arranged a chartered flight departing from the UAE, which has the highest number of Canadians registered in the region, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said.

No deal with Iran except ‘unconditional surrender,’ Trump says
Trump posted to Truth Social that 'we, and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners, will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction.'

Canada and Japan sign partnership deal on defence, energy, trade
Carney met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday, citing where the two countries want to collaborate, from cyber policy to Arctic security and addressing climate change.

Canada’s military chief says allies to talk defending Gulf states from Iran
Carignan said a meeting is set for early Friday morning to discuss such a proposal among allied militaries and that a recommendation would be presented to the government.

Venezuela, U.S. agree to restore diplomatic ties after Maduro’s capture
The move comes after rounds of Trump administration officials have visited the South American nation after January's U.S. military operation.

‘Relieved’ Canadians return from Middle East amid Iran conflict
Canadians arriving in Toronto after leaving Dubai describe cancelled flights, missile interceptions and limited government help getting home.
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New York Times

Reported Tornadoes Slam Michigan, Leaving Injuries in Their Wake, Governor Says
Injuries were reported in multiple southwestern Michigan counties after storms moved through, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. Millions of people from Texas to the Great Lakes were under weather warnings on Friday.

Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ by Iran, Shifting U.S. Objectives Again
President Trump laid out yet another, more ambitious goal of U.S. military action, one that could extend the war.

Florida Bar Retreats From Statement Saying Lindsey Halligan Was Under Scrutiny
The Florida bar said that it had “erroneously” made that assertion, disclosed in a letter last month, and that no investigation into Ms. Halligan was pending.

As Trump Focuses on Cuba, DOJ Seeks Charges Against Its Leaders
The order could set the stage for a drive for regime change in Cuba, a goal President Trump has expressed.

Jesse Jackson Chicago Funeral: Obama, Biden, Clinton to Attend
The large-scale, public event in Chicago on Friday caps two weeks of memorials for Mr. Jackson, the civil rights leader, who died at 84.

How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil
Our business reporter Peter Eavis looks at the global implications of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway to the south of Iran. He analyzes ship activity in the strait, comparing it before and after the United States and Israel initiated attacks on Iran.

Iran War Poses Test for Justice Dept. After Firings Deplete National Security Ranks
Firings, resignations and diversions to the president’s priorities have left elite counterterrorism and counterintelligence units stretched thin, current and former officials say.

With Iran, Trump Takes the U.S. to War Without the Public’s Support
In opening a military campaign against Iran, President Trump is the first president in modern times to take the United States to war without the backing of the public.

Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ From Iran
Also, a weak jobs report. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Talarico’s Social Media Paper Trail, the Jobs Report and More Politics News
For some Democrats, generational change comes with a cringey social media past.
CNBC

Palantir rallies 15% for the week as Iran war boosts prospects, muting Anthropic concern
Palantir's stock had its best week since August and outperformed all of its large-cap tech peers after the U.S. attacked Iran.

Amazon says Anthropic’s Claude still OK for AWS customers to use outside defense work
Amazon joined Microsoft and Google in continue to offer Anthropic's Claude AI technology to customers after the Pentagon deemed it a "supply chain risk."

Anthropic CEO says 'no choice' but to challenge Trump admin's supply chain risk designation in court
Anthropic said even with the designation, the government can't forbid it from working with companies in other capacities.

Trump tariffs: Customs and Border Protection tells judge it can't comply with refund order
CBP told Judge Richard Eaton that the technology upgrades it plans would save more than 4 million man-hours in processing refunds for Trump's tariffs.

Marvell stock surges 18% as CEO points to continuing AI demand: 'Do you see me blinking?'
Marvell shares surged on Friday after the company beat earnings expectations and issued strong guidance on continuing AI demand.

Oil surges 35% this week for biggest gain in futures trading history dating back to 1983
The oil market is worried that Gulf countries will have to shut production if tankers are unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Google joins Microsoft in telling users Anthropic is still available outside defense projects
Cloud vendors are letting customers know that Anthropic's popular AI tools can still be accessed after the Department of Defense blacklisted the company.

Toyota, Hyundai and Chinese automakers expected to be most impacted by Iran war
While regional sales will be impacted, the closing of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices will have ripple effects across the global automotive industry.

U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.

Zealand's stock falls 35% after disappointing drug result. Its CEO tells CNBC people need to focus less on the 'weight loss Olympics'
Zealand and Roche are jointly developing the drug petrelintide which in a mid-stage study led to a worse-than-expected 10.7% weight-loss over 42 weeks.
Washington Post

Justice Department targets Cuban officials, aims for indictments
The Justice Department has formed a working group to examine bringing federal charges against officials or entities within Cuba’s government.

Unprepared for Iranian drones, U.S. and partners seek Ukraine’s help
Swarms of low-cost drones used by the Russians in Ukraine have been breaching U.S. air defense systems and striking targets across the Middle East.

Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say
The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.

Video appears to show the moment a Kuwaiti fighter jet accidentally shot down a U.S. F-15
Three U.S. fighter jets involved in the offensive against Iran were shot down mistakenly by Kuwait’s air defenses, the U.S. military’s Central Command said.

U.S. was only country in a worldwide survey to say most fellow citizens are bad people
A new Pew survey shows that other countries’ citizens tend to look more favorably on their neighbors.

Cancellation of Army exercise fuels speculation about Mideast troop deployments
The abrupt cancellation of a training event has put a spotlight on the 82nd Airborne Division, which specializes in ground combat and other fraught missions.

China lowers growth forecast, boosts military, citing ‘grave’ environment
Beijing kicked off its top annual political gathering, pledging to further insulate its economy from Trump’s tariffs and accelerate efforts to supercharge its military.

Trump wants role in picking Iran’s leader; Israel warns Lebanese to flee for their lives
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon intensified, and countries including Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia reported fresh attacks.
BBC

The Papers: 'Trump demands Iran's surrender' and 'UK voters say no to joining war'
The conflict in the Middle East continues to lead today's papers as the US calls for Iran's "unconditional surrender".

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

Inside the 'chaotic' world of wife carrying
The UK Wife Carrying Race returns in Dorking on Sunday, with about 70 people set to take part.

Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling
Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four.

'Slot needs something to keep him in a job' - could the FA Cup be it?
Despite a torrid Premier League campaign, could winning the FA Cup keep Liverpool manager Arne Slot in a job?

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks
The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

Liverpool cruise past Wolves to seal quarter-final spot
Liverpool secure a 3–1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux to advance to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Huge US bomber lands at UK air base
The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.

Ireland deny spirited Wales to keep hopes alive
Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.
The Independent

Iran-US war latest: Trump says military doing ‘phenomenally’ after demanding Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’
American president promises to ‘bring Iran back from brink of destruction’ as US-Israeli airstrikes wreak devastation across the country

Florida Bar reverses earlier claim that Lindsey Halligan was under investigation
A spokesperson offered no explanation for the conflicting information regarding the existence of an investigation

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for Mountbatten-Windsor's removal from line of succession
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal line of succession for his “deplorable” actions

A wedding proposal and a promotion honored a Coast Guardsman before he died of injuries from mission
A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer has died after being injured while on a medical evacuation mission off the Washington coast

Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare
A top Pentagon official says a fight with Anthropic centered on how the military could someday use artificial intelligence in autonomous weapons

Pokémon fires back at White House for using its imagery in MAGA-themed social post
The Trump administration has ramped up pop culture-themed messaging online to tout its efforts in the Iran war

New York man charged with murder after he strangled father for dousing his mom in hot coffee, police say
Hans Knickerbocker, 40, is accused of strangling his father to death after an argument turned violent

Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner who tried to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil

Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown
A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown

A New Jersey prisoner was beaten to death in his cell. Officers didn’t find his body for two days
Abdul J. Bryant has been charged with murder of his 28-year-old cellmate Melvin Rivas Inoa























