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CBC.ca

Arctic energy, security on agenda as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife

Premiers from Western Canada are to meet today for the first of a two-day conference in Yellowknife.

Crown pushes to cross-examine NHLer over alleged inconsistencies at trial of ex-world junior players

We're back at Superior Court in London, Ont., to bring you the latest updates from the trial of five former world junior hockey players.

Bell users experience widespread outage across Ontario, Quebec

Users are reporting a widespread outage of Bell Canada’s services in Ontario and Quebec, according to outage tracker DownDetector. 

B.C. hospital employee who claimed intimate photo was shared without consent has complaint dismissed

The Civil Resolution Tribunal says that the man's picture, which he took while at work, doesn't qualify as an intimate image under the law, and might even qualify as indecent exhibition under the Criminal Code.

Quebec to impose French-language quotas on streaming giants

Quebec Culture Minister Mathieu Lacombe is set to table a bill today that would force streaming giants to add French-language content and make it more easily accessible.

Why no one in B.C. knows exactly how many black bears there are

Black bears are one of B.C.’s most recognizable large mammals, often for the wrong reasons, such as human-animal conflicts. With thousands killed each year, some advocates want the government to better understand just how many black bears there really are.

Dozens of trucks of humanitarian aid for Gaza still sitting at border entry

Israel began allowing dozens of humanitarian trucks into Gaza on Tuesday, but the aid has not yet reached Palestinians in desperate need, according to aid groups.

U.S. adviser reportedly pushed officials to rewrite intelligence so it would not be used against Trump

A top adviser to the U.S. director of national intelligence acknowledged in a March 24 email that the Venezuelan government may not have specifically directed the activities of a gang that the Trump administration has used to justify fast-tracking deportations of immigrants.

Sexual predator Richard John Dyke left trail of young victims across southern Saskatchewan

A 48-year-old sexual predator is facing the highest sentence ever in Saskatchewan for his crimes against children. Richard John Dyke is to be sentenced Wednesday.
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Toronto Star

Canada Post expected to present new offer to union Wednesday

Union negotiator Jim Gallant said in some broadcast interviews earlier this week that CUPW would like to take two weeks to look at any new offer.

Bell outage affecting internet service for hundreds of thousands in Ontario and Quebec

More than 360,000 customers began reporting a potential outage around 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win the NBA MVP over Nikola Jokic? We'll find out tonight

Oklahoma Thunder superstar and Hamilton native can become the second Canadian to win the NBA MVP award.

‘Financial landlords' more aggressive on raising Toronto rents than other landlords, study finds

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), asset managers and private equity firms raised rents farther above Toronto's average rents than chains and individual landlords, the University of Waterloo study found.

Blue Jays quick hits: Chris Bassitt and the bullpen toss Jays' first shutout of 2025

Guerrero and Santander provide the offence with home runs.

Two of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza are encircled by Israeli forces, staff say

Two of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals have been encircled by Israeli troops, preventing anyone from leaving or entering the facilities, hospital staff and aid groups said this week, as Israel pursued its renewed offensive into the devastated Palestinian territory.

Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan was inspired by Israel's multitiered defenses

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for a “Golden Dome” to protect the United States from long-range missiles was at least partly inspired by Israel's multitiered missile defenses.

A suicide car bomber strikes a school bus in southwestern Pakistan, killing 5 people

QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide car bomber struck a school bus in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing five people — including at least three children — and wounding 38 others, officials said, the latest attack in tense Balochistan province.

Rapper Kid Cudi expected to testify at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, taking the witness stand either Wednesday or Thursday to tell the jury about his brief relationship 14 years ago…

Classmates, community grieve for three children killed in Highway 401 crash involving alleged drunk driver: ‘I still can’t believe it’

Students, parents and teachers laid flowers and stuffed animals for the three students at a growing memorial outside an East York school on Tuesday.
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Globe and Mail

U.S. abandons police reform accords sought over deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor

The move by the U.S. Justice Department comes despite its prior finding that police in both Minneapolis and Louisville routinely violated the civil rights of Black people

Renowned mountain guide puts clients on Everest summit less than a week after they left London

The feat marks one of the fastest ascents on record of the world’s highest peak

Singer Chris Brown released on US$6.7-million bail by British court in assault case

Brown faces allegations he beat and seriously injured a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023

U.S. film studios welcome Trump's foreign film tariff proposal

In Atlanta, local film studios welcome a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a 100% tariff on foreign films, though details are scant and the industry is puzzled by how the levy would be implemented. Ryan Chang has more:

Israeli strikes kill at least 82 in Gaza as desperately needed aid fails to reach Palestinians

A UN spokesperson said Tuesday evening that although the aid had entered Gaza, workers were not able to bring it to distribution points

Twelve U.S. states mount court challenge to Trump’s tariffs

The states argue that the U.S. President overstepped his authority by declaring a national emergency to impose across-the-board taxes on imports from nations that sell more to the U.S. than they buy

House Republicans grind ahead with Trump’s big tax cuts bill, but new report says it will add to deficit

GOP leaders worked late into the night to convince skeptical Republicans who have problems on several fronts, including worries that it will pile onto the U.S.’s $36-trillion debt

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa aims to salvage relationship with Trump in White House visit

Wednesday’s meeting might be tense after Trump accused South Africa’s government of allowing a ‘genocide’ to take place against minority white farmers

Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole data from across U.S. government

The development potentially raises the stakes of a breach that has already drawn questions about data security in the Trump administration

U.K. suspends trade talks with Israel as pressure mounts over war in Gaza

Canada and France have also threatened action against Israel, but did not say what specific measures they would take
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Global News

China warns U.S. ‘Golden Dome’ could ignite space arms race

China is "seriously concerned" about the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense shield project and urged Washington to abandon its development,"

Former Ukrainian president’s advisor killed outside school in Spain

Viktor Portnov is a former Ukrainian politician closely tied to Yanukovych, having served as deputy head of the presidential office from 2010 to 2014.

Iran, U.S. at odds over enriching uranium as talks continue on nuclear deal

The comments by Iran's foreign minister come after multiple rounds of talks between the two nations, including at an expert level over the details of a possible deal.

Pope Leo makes ‘heartfelt appeal’ for aid to reach Gaza

Pope Leo XIV began his first general audience with a tour through the piazza in the popemobile and stopped to bless several babies.

Trump’s tariffs creating ‘tensions’ among G7 ahead of summit: Champagne

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is leading three days of meetings with top finance officials from the world's largest economies, where tariffs are set to dominate.

2 top aides to Mexico City mayor gunned down in brazen attack

Authorities said the shots were fired by gunmen on a motorcycle, who then fled the scene.

G7 finance officials meet in Banff with Trump tariffs, Ukraine top of mind

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem will lead the meetings, which come ahead of June's G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis, Alta.

Colombian model killed days after Mexican influencer shot dead on livestream

María José Estupiñán's death came less than a week after 23-year-old beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was killed by a man at the beauty salon where she worked in Mexico.

Gaza begins to see aid for 1st time in 2.5 months. What to know

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he eased the blockade under pressure from unnamed allies to shore up support for Israel's latest major offensive against Hamas.

Canada, U.K., France warn Israel of ‘concrete action’ over military expansion

"We will not stand by while the Netanyahu government pursues these egregious actions," a joint statement by Canada, the U.K. and France said
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New York Times

Why Washington’s Huge Tax Bill Is Worrying Bond Investors

Tax cuts pushed by President Trump are amplifying debt and deficit concerns among the powerful market players who influence interest rates.

Trump Administration Pulls Back From Local Police Oversight Across U.S.

The Justice Department said that it would abandon efforts to overhaul local policing in Minneapolis and other cities with histories of civil rights violations.

What if Making Cartoons Becomes 90% Cheaper?

A.I. has yet to upend Hollywood. But it is starting to make big inroads in animation.

School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 6, Including 4 Students

The vehicle was carrying dozens of children to a military-run school in southwestern Balochistan Province, a region long roiled by rebel activity.

What to Know About Israel’s Renewed Ground Offensive in Gaza

The announcement of an escalation in the war came after a particularly deadly week for Palestinians in Gaza. Some of Israel’s allies denounced the move.

How Vani Hari, the Blogging ‘Food Babe,’ Became a Trump-Era Megastar

A former Democrat who started out dispensing tips on diet and fitness is now a major voice in the administration’s healthy-food agenda.

Israel Said It Eased Its Blockade, But Gazans Are Still Waiting for Food

Three days after Israel said it would ease its blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, little, if any, of the desperately needed food, fuel and medicine appeared to have reached Palestinians.

George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76

A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of America’s favorite barflies.

JD Vance on His Faith and Trump’s Most Controversial Policies

The vice president joins Ross Douthat in Rome to discuss immigration, trade and the new pope.

Senate Fight Over Gas-Powered Vehicles Is Also a Filibuster Showdown

Republicans have readied a plan to overturn California’s law phasing out gas-powered vehicles, using a statute aimed at striking down federal regulations. Democrats say it’s an end run around Senate rules.

CNBC

Canada Goose shares soar 20% as company beats estimates, pulls full-year guidance

Shares of Canada Goose rose 20% after the company reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts' estimates.

Target cuts sales outlook as retailer blames tariff uncertainty and backlash to DEI rollback

Target missed first-quarter sales estimates and said it was setting up a new office to try to accelerate its turnaround.

A ‘fundamental regime shift’ could be underway as investors rethink U.S. assets, ECB says

In its latest Financial Stability Review, the central bank discussed the recent spike in market volatility.

Armenian organized crime rings charged with stealing $83 million in Amazon cargo

The group allegedly posed as legitimate truck drivers, then siphoned off goods destined for Amazon warehouses to sell for a profit or gift to other associates.

Xpeng shares rise, adding to 66% rally after the Chinese EV maker's losses narrowed

Xpeng said it expects to deliver between 102,000 and 108,000 of its electric cars in the second quarter of this year.

Japan's farm minister said he has never had to buy rice. That cost him his job

Japan's farm minister Taku Eto stepped down on Wednesday following public outrage over one hot-button issue: rice.

M&S cyberattack to wipe out nearly one-third of annual profits

A "highly sophisticated" cyberattack that left M&S food shelves bare and brought online sales to a standstill is set to wipe out almost one-third of the British retailer's annual profits.

Chinese exporters are offering sweet deals to U.S. businesses. They often come wrapped in fraud

The practice, which has been around since Trump's first term, is gaining momentum as businesses scramble for workarounds to sidestep the new tariffs.

UK inflation surges to 3.5% in April as household bills spike

The U.K.'s annual inflation rate hit 3.5% in April, coming in above analyst expectations, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: A fragile truce as tempers flare

Just a week after a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade tensions, neither side can yet be confident that the other is holding up their end of the bargain.

Washington Post

U.N. says no aid has reached Palestinians in Gaza yet

One aid group said the “ridiculously inadequate amount of aid” Israel was allowing into Gaza was simply “a smokescreen to pretend the siege is over.”

Iranian officials warn nuclear talks in peril without uranium compromise

At an international conference in Tehran, top Iranian officials said they were eager to make a deal with Trump but that they wouldn’t buckle under pressure.

China to donate $500 million to WHO, stepping into gap left by U.S.

Beijing will replace the United States as the organization’s top state donor, expanding its influence as the U.S. retreats from international cooperation.

In Pakistani-administered Kashmir, security fears grow after Indian attack

In this semiautonomous region, where many see themselves as Kashmiris first, frustration with Pakistan is overshadowed now by fears of further Indian strikes.

As Israel starves and destroys Gaza, it’s turning into a global pariah

After more than 19 months of brutal war, the patience of some of Israel’s Western allies appears to be running out amid a renewed Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip.

Venezuela’s Maduro releases U.S. Air Force veteran from detention

Venezuela released Joseph St. Clair, a veteran arrested by local authorities last year. His family members said they believe he was held in the notorious Rodeo I prison.

Israel’s plans for Gaza draw rebuke, review of trade ties from allies

Britain suspended trade negotiations and the E.U. pledged to review ties as Israel’s siege of Gaza tested the limits of some of its closest European partners.

Rubio, Democrats clash over Trump’s foreign policy moves

In his return to the Senate, Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced intense backlash from former colleagues who accused him of abandoning his principles.

WHO signs international pandemic response treaty without the U.S.

As countries overwhelmingly passed a WHO global pandemic agreement, top U.S. health official Robert F. Kennedy Jr. invited states to reject the “moribund WHO.”

Trump backs off ceasefire after call with Putin, letting fighting rage on

After Trump’s third phone call with Putin since his inauguration, it appears there will be no letup in fighting and less U.S. pressure on Moscow.

BBC

Tommy Robinson charged with harassment

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 June, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

Dharshini David: Inflation surprise suggests outlook could be gloomier than thought

Bills, food prices, and service costs are all rising - but there is some good news

Footballer admits plot to smuggle £600k of cannabis

Former Aberdeen, Ipswich Town and Bristol City striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas will be sentenced at a later date.

National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.

Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school

Andriy Portnov, 51, had just dropped his children off when he was attacked.

Bella Culley not 'far from childhood', says lawyer

The 18-year-old, from Billingham, has had her first meeting with her new lawyer in Georgia.

Archer ruled out of Windies ODIs through injury

Seamer Jofra Archer is ruled out of England's one-day international series against West Indies with a right thumb injury.

Canada in talks with US to join Trump's Golden Dome defence system

PM Mark Carney's office says there are "active discussions" on the Golden Dome, but it's too early to say how Canada would join or pay in.

Chris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court

The US singer is accused of assault at a nightclub in central London in 2023.

Starmer's winter fuel U-turn seeks to calm Labour nerves

Grumblings from MPs were exacerbated by local election results, as campaigners reported unhappiness from voters.

The Independent

Senate passed ‘no tax on tips.’ Here is who could see massive drops in their bill to Uncle Sam

The bill was swiftly passed in a surprise move and will now go to the House of Representatives for a vote

Diddy trial live: Federal agents found 25 bottles baby oil, drugs and a rubber duck during 2024 raid, court hears

A Homeland Security agent who raided Sean Combs’s Florida home and a forensic psychologist will testify in his New York sex trafficking trial today

Police investigate Enoch Powell portrait hung in village shop as ‘hate incident’

Exclusive: A Shropshire ironmonger hung the display to show the need for ‘strong political leadership’

Mapped: Where and how Israel has ramped up its latest attack on the Gaza Strip

Thousands of Palestinians have been killed since Israel resumed strikes on Gaza in March, bringing an end to a fragile two-month ceasefire

A look at South Sudan, where the US is accused of quietly sending migrants

The United States once cheered the creation of South Sudan as an independent nation

Donald Trump is now receiving disapproving marks on nearly every key issue - only scoring well with the border

A recent Marquette Law School poll shows President Donald Trump’s approval is negative on nearly all key issues except border security.

Child among 2 migrants who died attempting to cross English Channel to Britain in small boat

A woman and a child have died on an attempted illicit overnight sea crossing from France to Britain

Hybrid power is here: Indianapolis 500 could be dramatically reshaped by jolts of electric juice

IndyCar teams have spent the past year trying to learn everything they can about the hybrid engines introduced midway through last season

Senator says Rubio protesters ‘making progress’ for speaking in English

A US senator said that at least a pro-Palestinian heckler was speaking “in English”, after the demonstrator interrupted Marco Rubio during a Senate committee hearing.

Former Arsenal striker thought he was ‘importing gold not cannabis’ in smuggling plot

The striker was arrested after the NCA seized an estimated £600,000 of the class B drug