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CBC.ca
Loretta Swit, MASH star and 2-time Emmy winner, dead at 87
Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan, the demanding head nurse of a surgical unit behind the lines of the Korean War on the hit TV series MASH, has died. She was 87.
Russian national charged in Toronto with illegally exporting goods to Russia
A man who lives in Toronto and runs a Hong Kong-based business that exports microelectronic parts is facing charges for allegedly violating Canada’s sanctions against Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
Israel's provocative settlement response may force Canada to back up its words
Canada has little choice but to sanction Israel or lose international credibility, say a former ambassador and former defence official, after the Netanyahu government responded to a joint statement demanding an end to settlement expansions with a major West Bank settlement announcement.
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport's new governing body.
4 weeks after disappearance of N.S. children, stepfather remains hopeful
Lilly Sullivan, 6, and her brother, Jack Sullivan, 4, have been missing since May 2, when police received a 911 call from their mother and stepfather reporting they had wandered away from their home in Lansdowne Station, N.S.
Teen girl found guilty of manslaughter in fatal Toronto swarming attack
A judge has found a teen girl guilty of manslaughter in the fatal swarming attack on a homeless Toronto man in 2022.
Taylor Swift regains control of her music, buying back first 6 albums
Taylor Swift has regained control over her entire body of work. The pop star said she purchased her catalogue of recordings — originally released through Big Machine Records — from their most recent owner, the private equity firm Shamrock Capital. She did not disclose the amount.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration revoke status of over 500,000 migrants legally in U.S.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday let President Donald Trump's administration revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants living in the United States, bolstering the Republican president's drive to step up deportations.
Oil companies sued over heat dome 'wrongful' death
A U.S. woman is suing seven oil and gas companies, saying they contributed to an extraordinarily hot day that led to her mother's fatal hyperthermia during a heat dome event that also killed more than 600 people in B.C.
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Toronto Star
Sleazy men and hijinks galore: The game is afoot in this entertaining 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' at the Stratford Festival
This 2005 Broadway comedy hearkens back to the Golden Age of musical theatre. And when it hits its stride, it's a satisfying evening of entertainment.
All of Ontario received 'shelter in place' emergency alert meant for Pickering residents
A provincewide emergency alert on Thursday urged Pickering residents to shelter in place after a woman was fatally stabbed, leaving many across Ontario confused about the nature of the threat.
Carney government recognizes 'there's no time to waste' on new housing, Olivia Chow says
Mayor Olivia Chow says she is refreshed by the urgency with which the Mark Carney government is tackling the housing crisis, following a trip to the capital where she laid out her demands to spur development in Toronto.
Poll reveals who is Canada's most popular premier and who is most disliked
The Pollara Strategic Insights survey suggests the premier's position on Donald Trump's tariffs was the deciding factor.
Mark Carney warns that 'foreign threats' mean Canada needs to move faster
The prime minister told the Federation of Canadian Municipalities that he wants to work with the provinces to fast-track the building of housing on a massive scale in Canada as well as accelerating "nation-building" projects and streamlining environmental assessments.
Doug Ford says it's time to 'move on' from Macdonald statue controversy
It's time to "move forward" from controversy over the Ontario legislature's statue of Sir John A. Macdonald now that the decision has been made to remove the protective hoarding around it, says Premier Doug Ford.
‘The whole night was weird, wasn’t it?’ Prosecution cross-examines ex-NHLer Carter Hart at Hockey Canada sexual assault trial
“I’m going to suggest that at no time in the room did you ever take her aside and say ‘Are you sure you really want to be doing this?’” prosecutor Meaghan Cunningham said on Friday.
‘Reeling’: Family of three children killed in Hwy. 401 crash releases statement, plans funeral
“Although we remain utterly devastated, we are now in the process of planning the funeral for our three dear children, which is something no parent should ever have to endure,” the family said in a statement through their lawyer Friday.
'Possible glitch': Durham police say they didn't issue terrorism alert in Pickering stabbing
The Ontario Provincial Police has final authority on whether an alert should be issued, Durham police said, and makes that decision based on the information provided by local police.
Paul Simon praises Canada at sublime Massey Hall concert: 'You remind us of who we are when we were at our best'
The legendary singer-songwriter and his band played his latest project, "Seven Psalms," as well as classic hits and deep cuts.
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Globe and Mail
Boxer Imane Khelif must undergo sex testing to compete, sport regulator says as it changes eligibility rules
The Algerian boxer won gold at last year’s Paris Games amid a gender-eligibility row
Loretta Swit, Emmy-winner who played Houlihan on M.A.S.H., has died at 87
Swit died Friday at her home in New York City, likely from natural causes, said publicist Harlan Boll
Musk to remain close adviser, Trump says as Tesla CEO departs DOGE role
Musk’s tenure as DOGE head saw the government cut thousands of jobs and cancel billions of dollars in spending
Trump awards Elon Musk a golden key for his DOGE work
President Donald Trump gives tech billionaire Elon Musk a gold-colored key for his work establishing the Department of Government Efficiency which sought to layoff federal workers and close government agencies to achieve cost savings.
Hamas says it’s still reviewing Gaza ceasefire proposal from U.S.
The plan, which has been approved by Israeli officials, calls for a 60-day pause in fighting
Trump administration orders extra vetting of visa applicants looking to travel to Harvard University
Applicants include but aren’t limited to prospective students, students, faculty, employees, contractors, guest speakers and tourists, a cable says
U.S. Supreme Court lets Trump revoke temporary legal status of more than 500,000 migrants
The top court put on hold a federal judge’s order halting the administration’s move to end the immigration ‘parole’ granted by Joe Biden
Suspect in Liverpool soccer parade ramming used vehicle as a weapon, prosecutor says
Paul Doyle is accused of dangerous driving and six serious offences alleging he caused or tried to cause grievous bodily harm. He didn’t enter a plea
At least 111 people dead after floods submerge market town in Nigeria’s Niger State
More bodies have been found but have yet to be counted, Niger State emergency agency spokesman says
Faizan Zaki overcomes self-inflicted flub and wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The 13-year-old may be the first champion of the U.S. competition who’s remembered more for a word he got wrong than one he got right
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Global News
France bans smoking in nearly all outdoor public spaces
The ban extends to parks, bus stops and areas near schools, in a move to 'denormalize tobacco and limit its attractiveness.'
Trump lashes out at claim he’s a ‘chicken’ when it comes to trade
A financial analyst coined the acronym TACO, which stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out."
Temporary trial date set for Liverpool parade car crash suspect
The 53-year-old British man appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Friday morning and confirmed his name, address and date of birth.
Paraglider accidentally sucked into clouds survives 28,000-foot flight in China
Footage of the death-defying incident shows Peng gliding above the clouds, his face caked in chunks of ice as he attempts to make a safe descent.
Russia proposes more ceasefire talks, but Ukraine wants to see plan first
Russia has proposed holding the second round of talks with Ukraine next week, but Ukraine wants to see Russia's proposals for a peace deal before it sends a delegation to Turkiye.
U.S. to revoke Chinese student visas, leaving some worried about futures
The U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, including those studying in “critical fields" and "those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party."
U.S. envoy optimistic on Gaza ceasefire talks, but where do things stand?
U.S. President Donald Trump's Mideast envoy expressed optimism this week about brokering an agreement to halt the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Video shows Swiss village being flattened by glacier collapse
The village of Blatten's mayor, Matthias Bellwald, said 'the unimaginable' had happened before promising that the village would make it through.
New COVID-19 variant sees rise in cases in some countries. Here’s where
Airport screening in the United States has detected the new variant in travellers arriving from those regions to destinations in California, Washington, Virginia and New York.
Andrew and Tristan Tate face rape, human trafficking charges in U.K.
Andrew Tate faces 10 charges related to three women that include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain.
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New York Times
There’s a Link Between Therapy Culture and Childlessness
Are millennials’ fears of failing their children outweighing their desire to have them?
Trump Accuses China of Violating Trade Agreement
President Trump said that Beijing was not honoring the terms of a temporary agreement and warned of further confrontation.
Smokey Robinson Faced a Sexual Assault Allegation in 2015
No charges were filed because of what the authorities said was insufficient evidence. The singer has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually abusing four women, which he denies.
Trump Says He’d ‘Look at the Facts’ of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Case: Latest Trial Takeaways
President Trump discussed if he would consider a pardon for Sean Combs, while in court, an ex-assistant testified about sexual abuse. Mr. Combs denies sexually assaulting anyone.
CDC Issues New Advice on Covid Vaccines for Children That Contradicted RFK Jr.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday that the vaccine would no longer appear on the childhood immunization schedule. C.D.C.’s update counters his policy.
Trump Says He Fired Kim Sajet, National Portrait Gallery Director
Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian museum for more than 12 years, has tried to bring in more contemporary artists.
Loretta Swit a.k.a. Hot Lips of TV’s ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 87
She won two Emmy Awards for her sympathetic portrayal of an Army major on the hit TV show and had a long career in TV and theater.
How Trump Denying Visas to Chinese Students Could Backfire on the US
Protecting the borders from espionage is essential. It’s something else to deny students because they are Chinese and hope to pursue a STEM degree in the United States.
PBS Sues Trump Over Order to Cut Funding
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington by PBS and a Minnesota public TV station, said President Trump’s executive order was unconstitutional.
250 Million Honeybees Escape After a Truck Rolls Over in Washington State
Several emergency responders were stung after the truck flipped in a sparsely populated area of Whatcom County. Efforts were underway to recapture the bees.
CNBC
Watch live: Trump speaks at U.S. Steel as investors seek details on Nippon deal
President Trump will hold a rally Friday at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh, one week after signaling he had cleared a merger with Japan's Nippon Steel.
Tesla gains 22% in May as Elon Musk ends time with Trump's DOGE
Musk's work leading DOGE, President Donald Trump's initiative to slash federal agencies and their resources, is coming to a formal end.
Trump lauds Elon Musk and DOGE at White House farewell
Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, worked for Trump's DOGE effort after spending over $250 million helping to get him elected.
This is why Jamie Dimon is always so gloomy on the economy
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has regularly warned that the U.S. economy faces perils, but even as he sounds the alarm, his bank is doing better than ever.
China calls out Trump for 'abuse' of semiconductor export controls
The U.S. has limited exports of some chips and chip technology to China as part of a national defense strategy dating back to the first Trump administration
France's Macron calls on Europe and Asia to unite as U.S.-China tensions flare
Macron's speech comes amid a regional tour that has also taken him to Vietnam and Indonesia.
Trump's visa ban could be Britain's big break in the race for top Chinese talent
UK universities will be ramping up efforts to attract Chinese students via initiatives and financial incentives as the U.S. revokes visas.
Inflation rate slipped to 2.1% in April, lower than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to show a 2.2% annual rate in April.
U.S. foreign tax bill sends jitters across Wall Street
Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," if enshrined into law, could transform the current trade conflict into a capital war, investment banks say.
German inflation eases to hotter-than-expected 2.1% in May
Economists polled by Reuters had expected the German harmonized consumer price index to come in at 2%.
Washington Post
Next round of Russia-Ukraine talks uncertain as Moscow won’t reveal terms
With Russia saying its terms for peace must remain secret until the talks begin, Ukraine won’t confirm whether its delegation will even attend.
Hamas reviews Gaza ceasefire proposal as U.S. expresses optimism
The proposal includes a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in exchange for the release of some hostages in Gaza, Israeli officials said.
Étienne-Émile Baulieu, ‘father of the abortion pill,’ dies at 98
The drug RU-486, or mifepristone, became widely used for abortions and put Dr. Baulieu at the center of battles over reproductive rights.
The Trump administration pivots to a wary Asia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, tasked with reassuring regional defense officials that the U.S. remains a reliable partner.
Here’s what to know about the controversial new aid program in Gaza
A U.S.- and Israeli-backed private organization is overhauling the aid distribution system in Gaza. The United Nations says it undermines humanitarian principles.
Whiplash rulings on Trump’s tariffs could impact global trade talks
The legal confusion over tariffs has buffeted U.S. trading partners around the world, casting doubt on the durability of Trump’s favorite bargaining tool.
U.S. vet from WWII is honored in Europe, showered with gratitude at age 99
Harry Humason, who helped liberate Europe from the Nazis, was shocked when hundreds of grateful Czech citizens donated to pay for his travels.
Most new cars in Norway are EVs. How a freezing country beat range anxiety.
A visit to the northernmost region in Europe’s northernmost country offers a window into how to make electric vehicles the car of choice.
Trump administration ‘optimistic’ on Gaza ceasefire; Hamas expresses doubts
A halt to the fighting has been elusive since a two-month ceasefire broke down in mid-March.
Europe’s leaders are scolding Israel over Gaza, but will they go further?
Some E.U. states are calling for a full suspension of trade relations. Others are trying to distance themselves from the grisly images emerging from the enclave.
BBC
Watch: England v West Indies - first ODI highlights
Highlights from Derby as England women take on the West Indies.
King Charles gifted Rolls-Royce as coronation present
Other gifts received by the King include a feather crown and a gold Blue Peter badge.
M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87
Swit won awards for her role as "Hot Lips" Houlihan, a nurse based at hospital during the Korean War.
'Relief' and 'pride' as Jones takes her chance
Amy Jones answers Charlotte Edwards' call for more "smartness" in 50-over cricket at the first time of asking with her first international century after being promoted to open.
French scientist behind abortion pill dies aged 98
Etienne-Emile Baulieu created the pill to give women a safe alternative to surgical abortion.
In Oval Office farewell, Trump says Elon Musk is 'not really leaving'
Musk's time in government ended with a colourful Oval Office meeting at Trump's side.
Prison officer has emergency surgery after stabbing
The 25-year-old man was attacked by an inmate on Friday, officials say.
Last hospital in North Gaza governorate evacuated after Israeli order
Al-Awda, the last functioning hospital in the North Gaza governorate, is out of service after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation.
'A footballing architect' - how Enrique led PSG to brink of glory
Luis Enrique's thrilling young Paris St-Germain side are on the verge of history. Phil McNulty explains how they got there.
Khelif required to take sex test for World Boxing fights
World Boxing says Olympic champion Imane Khelif will not be allowed to fight in the female category at their competitions until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.
The Independent
Debts rise at company of Captain Tom’s daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband
Maytrix Group Limited, owned by Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband Colin, is in increasing debt
Former New York prison guard pleads guilty in connection with inmate's beating death
A former correction officer has pleaded guilty for his role in what prosecutors call a coverup of the beating death of an upstate New York prison inmate by fellow guards
The Department of Energy axes $3.7 billion in clean energy project grants
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says he canceled $3.7 billion in project grants in another massive hit to clean energy development in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's administration
Trump sends Musk from White House with gold key as they talk Diddy pardon, Macron slap and Tesla chief’s black eye
The world’s wealthiest man was handed a novelty ‘Key to the White House’ that he last gave out during his first term
Remember Zika virus? Hawaii confirms case after six years of no known exposures
A travel-related case of Zika virus was reported in Oahu, Hawaii, this week, marking the state’s first case in six years.
What is a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' and how was the US list of them made?
The U.S. government’s list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” includes hundreds of communities, both red and blue
Diddy’s ex-assistant stunned into silence as rap mogul’s defense team accuses her of making up rape claim
The assistant, who was referred to in court by the pseudonym ‘Mia,’ was aggressively cross-examined by Combs’ defense lawyers on Friday
UN seeks 20% cut in staff to help deal with a funding shortfall
More than 60 United Nations offices, agencies and operations have been ordered to submit proposals by mid-June to cut 20% of their staff
Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech
A day after her emotional speech at Harvard University's commencement, Yurong “Luanna” Jiang kept running into classmates who praised her for recognizing everyone's humanity
PBS accuses Trump of ‘blatant viewpoint discrimination’ in lawsuit over funding cut
The lawsuit follows a similar complaint filed by NPR earier this week
