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CBC.ca
Canada's economy lost 84,000 jobs in February, unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7%
Canada's economy lost 84,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate edged up to 6.7 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
Canada advances to wheelchair curling final with stunning final-end comeback over South Korea
Canada's wheelchair curling team advanced to the gold-medal game at the Milano-Cortina Paralympics after engineering a final-end comeback against South Korea for an 8-7 win on Friday.
U.S. moves to exempt Russian oil from sanctions for at least 30 days
The United States issued a 30-day licence for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was a step to stabilize global energy markets roiled by the Iran war.
Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain's NBA record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard broke Wilt Chamberlain's record for consecutive games with 20 points or more, extending his streak to 127 on Thursday night.
Who are Iran's Revolutionary Guards?
An explainer and history of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – the powerful paramilitary force that retains control over much of the country despite the ongoing war.
North Bay, Ont., tenant says he’s worse off after accepting landlord’s $40K offer to move out
After a months-long fight with his landlord, Shannon Lucas accepted a $40,000 payout to move out of the North Bay, Ont., townhouse where he lived for eight years, but says he would give it all back if he could stay.
N.S. doctor's invention featured in an episode of The Pitt, HBO's hit medical drama
The Ring Rescue appeared in the latest episode of the HBO series after one of the device's inventors, Dr. Kevin Spencer, met the show's lead actor, Noah Wyle, and producers at a medical trade show last year.
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Toronto Star
Doug Ford government moving to 'modernize' freedom of information laws to shield politicians from scrutiny
The changes will be introduced after the legislature resumes on March 23.
Hegseth says Khamenei ‘wounded,’ ‘likely disfigured’
On Thursday, Khamenei threatened to open “other fronts” in the conflict in his first public comments since assuming his role.
Stranded in Dubai, I caught a glimpse of what conflict does to everyday lives
Ene Underwood was on her way home to Toronto from Sri Lanka when the Israeli-U.S. attack on Iran stranded her in Dubai. She shares her nerve-wracking journey and her feelings of gratitude for a fortunate life.
March break travel is up this year, despite global unrest — and Mexico remains a popular destination
Toronto's Pearson is expecting some 1.7 million passengers to pass through the airport during the break.
Toronto man convicted of murdering his husband. Judge criticizes Crown psychiatrist’s ‘puzzling’ testimony — ‘I am not prepared to rely on her opinion’
“I am not prepared to rely on her opinion,” the judge said about the psychiatrist’s testimony.
Markham's Scarpitti uses strong mayor powers to veto fourplexes citywide
The decision overrides a council vote and could cost the municipality federal housing money.
Canadian recession risk on the rise as high oil prices threaten to curb consumer spending
War-induced spike in oil and gas prices could impact spending on everything from clothes and entertainment to travel, economists say.
On Billy Bishop, Doug Ford doesn't hold all the cards
Torontonians who value a healthy environment, inclusive public spaces and respect for local democracy have long opposed airport expansion.
GO train near Oakville was seconds away from 'worst-case' derailment, internal Metrolinx report shows
Experts raise concerns about the GO network's safety infrastructure and Metrolinx's transparency.
Oscar 2026 predictions: Who will win, who should win and who didn't deserve to be nominated
Our critic picks the best bets ("Sinners," Jessie Buckley, Paul Thomas Anderson) and the head-scratchers (Jacob Elordi, Joachim Trier) leading into Sunday's ceremony.
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Globe and Mail
Cuba says talks were recently held with the U.S. to resolve differences
President Miguel Díaz-Canel says international factors facilitated these exchanges
NASA says it’s ready for first crewed moon mission in 50 years
NASA said on Thursday it is on track for an early April liftoff of Artemis II, its first crewed moon mission in 50 years, despite repeated delays.
Dutch police investigate arson attack on Rotterdam synagogue
Blaze that started around 3:40 a.m. died down quickly and nobody was injured
Four crew members found dead after U.S. military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
Loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire, said U.S. military’s Central Command
Explosion hits Tehran as thousands gather for mass demonstration
Hegseth says Khamenei ‘is wounded and likely disfigured,’ without providing evidence or elaborating
U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea
Measure the latest by Trump administration to calm energy markets jolted by Iran war
Carney to discuss energy security during three-day trip to Norway
Oil-rich Scandinavian country is not profiting from the Iran war, its Prime Minister says
Suspect shot dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue, sources say
A man armed with a rifle rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest reform synagogues in a Detroit suburb and was fatally shot by security Thursday, The Associated Press has learned.
Israel drops charges against five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee
Human rights groups accused the military of ignoring one of the gravest instances of abuse in the country’s network of wartime prisons
Signs of misery, bravery and civic duty as Beirut is overwhelmed by displaced Lebanese
Inside Beirut’s main stadium and in hotels, schools and cinemas, displaced families search for safety as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates
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Global News
Oil price spike from Iran war could help Canada in CUSMA talks, experts say
Countries around the world are grappling with skyrocketing costs for key commodities like oil and fertilizer as the war with Iran continues to upend global trade.
4 dead as U.S. military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The U.S. Central Command said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace,” and that the other plane landed safely.
Carney to meet with King Charles III during trip to United Kingdom
The meeting, set for the afternoon of March 16, will be the third time Carney and the King have meet since Carney became prime minister a year ago.
Tories slam Liberals for not disclosing strike on Kuwait military base
Canada has an operational support hub at the Ali Al-salem Air Base, which also hosts the U.S. Air Force and was reportedly hit by an Iranian missile on March 1.
Why water supplies may be the new front line in the Middle East war
Water treatment centres in the Persian Gulf region are under threat amid the Iran war, with desalination plants in areas like Bahrain taking damage from strikes.
Canada pledges $37M for Lebanon civilian aid amid Israel, Hezbollah fight
The government says the funding will go through United Nations agencies and the Red Cross to provide food, medical services, shelter and clean water.
Is cyberattack on U.S. health care firm the next phase of the Iran war?
Some experts say that a cyberwar through 'proxies' may be the next stage of the Iran war, with civilian infrastructure also coming under threat.
War in Iran driving up the cost of flying due to volatile jet fuel prices
John Gradek said that the price of jet fuel is up about 30 per cent and the cost of fuel represents about 30 per cent of an airline's operating costs.
Canada moves to help Canadians trapped in Kuwait without exit permits
Some Canadians who wanted to leave Kuwait had been denied exit permits by their employers. "The situation is a hostage-like one," one Canadian there said.
Iran’s leader vows to continue attacks in 1st statement since appointment
Iran’s secretive new supreme leader on Thursday vowed to keep up attacks on Gulf Arab countries and use the effective closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage.
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New York Times
Consumer Prices Rose in January, Before Iran War Added Price Pressures
Economic growth at the end of 2025 was revised downward and consumer prices rose at the start of 2026.
The Challenge of Helping Homeless People Who Avoid New York’s Shelters
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been reluctant to force people indoors, even in dire weather. But conditions, whether on the streets or in shelters, can be dangerous.
How Recovery Scams Retarget Victims of Fraud
Many cybercrime victims are retargeted by online scammers posing as lawyers or other professionals who promise they can recover stolen money.
Hegseth’s Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit
The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties.
Pink Floyd Guitar Is Sold for a Record $14.55 Million
The black Fender Stratocaster, played by David Gilmour on six of the band’s albums including “The Dark Side of the Moon,” broke the record for the most expensive guitar sold at auction.
Cuba Acknowledges Talks with Trump Officials For the First Time
Facing a massive energy crisis and increasing protests on the streets, the Cuban government acknowledged that it had entered into negotiations with the Trump administration.
Mussolini Would Have Loved Trump’s Ballroom
Trump’s plans for Washington bring to mind what Mussolini did — and tried to do — to Rome.
Joaquin Castro Is on a Quest to Get Detained Immigrants Released
The Texas Democrat has used his perch in Congress to highlight sympathetic cases in his push to free detainees and call attention to the consequences of President Trump’s immigration agenda.
Alas, You Will Never Look Like JFK Jr. in Your Chinos
Recent marketing campaigns and TikToks reflect the craze for “Love Story.” They show that the Kennedy archetype still can’t be purchased.
The Death Penalty Is Indefensible. It’s Also on the Rise.
The surge in capital punishment is a cruel and unjust development.
CNBC
Oil holds near $100 as Trump says America has 'ammunition, and plenty of time’ to fight Iran war
WTI crude saw its biggest weekly gain since the 1980s last week.
Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%
The PCE price index for January was expected to show headline inflation at 2.9% and core at 3.1%.
Iran’s 'oil lifeline’ has been left untouched in the conflict. What happens if it's seized?
Analysts say any attempt to attack or seize Iran’s strategic oil hub is likely to be fraught with risk.
India's Modi reaches out to Iran as energy crunch fears grip the South Asian nation
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz for longer could deepen the worries of the world's fastest-growing economy
Pete Hegseth on Strait of Hormuz: 'Don't need to worry about it'
The Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical chokepoint for oil shipments, has been effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel began the war on Iran.
Who is really footing the AI energy bill? Inside the debate about data center electricity costs
The hyperscalers racing to build the data centers needed for the AI boom have a PR crisis on their hands, but the industry is not taking the problem lying down.
The Tech Download: Chip supply chains and data center risks — the tech sector’s Iran problem
Uncertainty hits global chip supply chains and Middle East-based AI projects.
Many Dubai expats fled as the war in the Middle East escalated. Those that stayed say life is 'functioning but tense'
Iran has launched a volley of drone and missiles in the Middle East, including against the UAE, following U.S.-Israeli strikes on the country.
Four crew killed in U.S. refueling plane that crashed in Iraq, Pentagon says
The U.S. Central Command said that the loss was "not due to hostile or enemy fire."
Asia-Pacific markets tumble as investors brace for a prolonged war in Middle East
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a late Thursday speech that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil trade, should remain shut.
Washington Post
4 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war
The KC-135 tanker, which had a crew of six, was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.
Unpopular war makes friendship with Trump a liability for European leaders
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and a constellation of other conservative leaders are the defensive over their ties to President Trump because of his war against Iran.
Trump administration allows for Russian oil sales as energy prices soar
The move is likely to be a boon to Russia as the United States tries to stem the economic fallout from its war on Iran as the price of crude has soared.
Lebanon appeals to Israel’s allies to intervene and says hundreds are killed
The war is expanding into Lebanon, as an Israeli offensive to dismantle Hezbollah has displaced 800,000 people there, with more than 680 people killed.
U.S. sailors injured in fire aboard aircraft carrier supporting Iran war
The incident, in a laundry room on the USS Gerald R. Ford, is another setback during the ship’s extended deployment.
Ukraine strikes Russian electronics plant that builds missile components
The general staff said that it used Storm Shadow missiles, which are produced jointly by Britain and France, to hit a plant that makes microchips and high-end electronics.
Nations agree to release oil reserves as war in Iran hits global economy
The International Energy Agency announced that it would carry out its largest-ever release of oil reserves — 400 million barrels.
Satellite companies restrict access to Middle East imagery amid Iran war
The U.S.-based companies, Planet Labs and Vantor, say they were not instructed by any government to restrict image access.
Iranian school was on U.S. target list, may have been mistaken as military site
The strike on an Iranian elementary school killed at least 175, many of them children, raising questions as to whether the military’s use of AI-enabled targeting was a factor.
Aid worker killed in drone strike on building used by Congo relief staff
French aid worker Karine Buisset died in the attack. Two others were also killed, according to rebel group M23. Congo’s government and M23 blamed each other.
BBC
First image appearing to show Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together emerges
The image appears to show Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.
Petrol retailers in row with government over 'rip off' accusations
They have pulled out of a meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.
Demolition of fire-ravaged building at Glasgow Central begins
Glasgow City Council has determined the remains of the Union Corner building are "fatally compromised" and "highly dangerous".
France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.
UK urges allies to keep up pressure on Russia as US eases sanctions
Ministers say the UK will not be following the US by loosening sanctions on some Russian oil.
Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe
The new changes by the Pan-European Game Information age-ratings body (PEGI) will start from June.
Husband who killed wife and buried her in the garden jailed for life
Alireza Askari did everything in his power to cover up the "cold-blooded murder" of Paria Veisi.
Four crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says rescue efforts continue after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
Morrissey 'too tired' to perform, and 12 other excuses for cancelled concerts
From ham sandwiches to cat-induced injuries, here are some of the excuses for gigs being cancelled.
Ex-Arsenal star to deny rape charges, court hears
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.
The Independent
Fuel bosses pull out of crunch meeting with Reeves over accusations drivers are being ‘ripped off’
Fuel retailers have pulled out of a crunch meeting with Rachel Reeves amid concerns that comments from government ministers about "price gouging" and "ripping off" motorists have caused retail staff to be abused by the public.
Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey will deny two more rape charges
The Ghanian midfielder has previously denied five counts of rape against two other women
Revealed: First photo of Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson together
The image is understood to be the first uncovered of the three men together
New USPS stamps honor a distinct part of US car culture
They're symbols of creativity, craftsmanship, pride and identity
Beatrice and Eugenie ‘still have houses in Royal Palaces under agreement struck by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’
The princesses reportedly benefit from a private rental agreement with the King arranged by their father
Thieves target heating oil tanks as prices soar amid Iran war
It comes as prices are reported to be as high as £1.73 per litre
Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on 'Sinners' team before ceremony
Ryan Coogler says the Oscars matter, but he is focused on enjoying the moment with his “Sinners” team
Indian fuel tanker sails away from Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions
Iran's new supreme leader said on Thursday that the country will fight on and keep Hormuz shut
Number on gun used in fatal Old Dominion shooting was obliterated, law enforcement official says
A law enforcement official says the shooter who opened fire in a classroom at Virginia’s Old Dominion University in an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism had a gun with an obliterated serial number
Irate Pete Hegseth claims Iran’s leaders are ‘rats’ in hiding and demands a ‘patriotic press’ rewrite headlines
The defense secretary and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine confirmed four crew members were killed in a military refueling plane crash
