World Report

Trade, Taiwan, and Tehran high on agenda for Trump-Xi summit in Beijing.  BC Supreme Court to deliver verdict in trial of former RCMP officer accused of colluding with China.  Sea-Watch says the Libyan Coast Guard shot at its members trying to save migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. Australia scales back tax breaks for property investors in effort to help young people enter housing market.  Dunkin Donuts takes another shot at entering the Canadian coffee market.  Crew of Artemis II space mission in Canada meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and schoolchildren. 

US President Donald Trump heads to Beijing today for summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.  WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says there is no sign of a larger outbreak of hantavirus. Out-of-control wildfire burning near Whitecourt, Alberta forces dozens of people to flee their homes.  Israeli parliament backs death penalty tribunal for Palestinians accused in Oct. 7 attacks.  Ukraine and Russia reportedly exchange drone attacks as three-day ceasefire expires.  Latvian and Canadian troops test battlefield ground drones during a major NATO exercise.  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tell his cabinet he will not resign.  70th anniversary of Eurovision Song Contest begins in Vienna, with 5 countries boycotting event. 

Two more people, a French and US national, who were on board MV Hondius have confirmed cases of hantavirus.  4 Canadians from cruise ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak are back in Canada and isolating.  WestJet accused of switching up aircraft to deny passengers compensation for flight delays.   Man accused of trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to all charges.  Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer refusing to step down after Labour party suffers severe losses in municipal elections.  Farmers confront rising cost of fertilizer and fuel as spring seeding underway.  Canada's first tick research facility opens at Acadia University in Nova Scotia. 

Canadian passengers have departed the Canary Islands as part of a high-stakes evacuation of a cruise ship hit by a fatal hantavirus outbreak. Canada’s spy chief warns the upcoming Alberta sovereignty referendum is a "ripe" target for Russian disinformation. Israel's ban on Palestinian workers has hit the two-year mark, leaving the West Bank economy in a tailspin as foreign labour fills the void. Vancouver is the latest city to test autonomous food delivery robots — a move sparking a fierce debate over sidewalk accessibility and the future of service jobs. Sir Elton John was celebrated in Toronto last night as the latest Glenn Gould Prize Laureate, joined on stage by a lineup of Canada's top musical talent. A brutal avalanche season is forcing backcountry skiers to rethink their relationship with risk — as shifting winter patterns make the mountains more unpredictable.

Spanish authorities and the W-H-O prepare for a high — stakes evacuation as a cruise ship hit by a deadly virus nears the Canary Islands. A fragile three—day ceasefire takes hold in Ukraine as Vladimir Putin marks a scaled—back Victory Day in Moscow. Three men, including two Canadians, are in U.S. custody after New York State Police intercepted a shipment of 89 firearms allegedly bound for the Canadian border. Three men convicted of first—degree murder in the 2022 killings of an elderly Abbotsford couple. A Frontier Airlines flight was forced to evacuate on a Denver runway late last night after striking a pedestrian during takeoff. Indonesia’s finance minister sparks a regional row after suggesting a new toll for ships in the Strait of Malacca.A sellout crowd makes history in Toronto as the WNBA’s first Canadian team makes a dramatic debut.

Nigel Farage hails a "historic change" as Reform UK gains gut Labour heartlands.Tenerife port workers protest the arrival of a virus-hit cruise ship as Canadians remain in isolation.Global food prices hit a three-month high as the Iran war squeezes the supply chain.U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Rome to salvage a "cooled" relationship with Italy.Pentagon begins rolling release of UFO files as Trump promises "maximum transparency."ISIS-linked militants kill at least 40 in a series of village raids in eastern D-R-C.Halifax International Airport sees a 15 percent rise this year of arrivals from other parts of Canada.Live Nation fights to keep its empire as fans and courts target skyrocketing ticket costs.The world celebrates as legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today.

KLM flight attendant, 2 cruise passengers in Singapore, being tested for hantavirus after contact with woman who died in South Africa.  Prime Minister Mark Carney's government planning changes to speed approvals for pipelines and other resource projects.  Mexico brings trade mission to Canada ahead of summer review of CUSMA trade agreement.  Israeli strike on Beirut marks first major violation of April ceasefire.  Class action lawsuit alleging WestJet didn't have adequate harassment procedures and protocols back in court today.  Care workers say company scrambling to replace staff as long-standing workers leave. 

KLM flight attendant, 2 cruise passengers in Singapore, being tested for hantavirus after contact with woman who died in South Africa. Prime Minister Mark Carney's government planning changes to speed approvals for pipelines and other resource projects. Mexico brings trade mission to Canada ahead of summer review of CUSMA trade agreement. Israeli strike on Beirut marks first major violation of April ceasefire. Class action lawsuit alleging WestJet didn't have adequate harassment procedures and protocols back in court today. Care workers say company scrambling to replace staff as long-standing workers leave. 

World Health Organization says there are now 8 cases of deadly hantavirus infections, three of which are confirmed. US president Donald Trump pauses Operation Freedom two days after initiating the naval operation to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87. Alberta NDP claims governing UCP knew "Centurion Project" separatist group had access to confidential voters list, but did not inform police. The Northwest Territories considers expanding involuntary care provisions to include drug users.Mexico pushes back against US extradition request from for governor of Sinaloa for alleged dealings with drug cartel. PWHL adds 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season. 

Former supreme court justice Louise Arbour to become Canada's next governor general. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says US has established a “dome” across Strait of Hormuz as a “gift to the rest of the world.” World Health Organization says seven confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus linked to Dutch cruise ship; including three deaths. Ontario couple found guilty of 12-year-old boy’s murder, brother’s torture. Video captures grey whale being struck by jet ski rider in Vancouver. Manitoba's Speaker hopes new rules will improve deteriorating decorum in the legislature. 

United States and Iran engaged in a tense standoff at the Strait of Hormuz. At least 3 people are dead after a rare hantavirus outbreak on Oceanwide Expeditions cruise ship in the Atlantic. Prime Minister Mark Carney meets counterparts at the European Political Community summit in Armenia. Canadian Industry minister Mélanie Joly announces $1.5 billion for sectors most affected by US tariffs.CBC News learns Ottawa police sergeant who died in March was being investigated for sexual misconduct. Former New York City mayor, and one-time Trump advisor, Rudy Giuliani is in hospital in critical but stable condition. Grieving mother upset by Air Canada's bereavement refund policy following the death of daughter. 

Separatists claim a historic win as Alberta’s independence petition closes, but legal threats and privacy scandals could block a fall referendum.Mark Carney joins European leaders in Armenia to talk trade and a massive military rearmament project.Donald Trump signals a return to bombing Iran as he slams Tehran’s new peace proposal, while Israeli strikes intensify in Southern Lebanon.A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Morocco after two U.S. service members vanished during the "African Lion" joint military exercise.Press freedom hits a quarter-century low as World Press Freedom Day highlights a "dramatic" global decline and a dangerous surge in the online harassment of female journalists.Shakira draws two million fans to Rio's Copacabana Beach for a massive free concert that flooded the city's economy.

A major rift in NATO — as the U.S. pulls thousands of troops from Germany following a public spat over the war in Iran.US President Donald Trump says the US could be better off if it does not reach a deal with Iran.Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi has been hospitalized in Iran following a severe cardiac crisis.One year later — the search continues for missing Nova Scotia siblings Lilly and Jack Sullivan.RJ Barrett’s miracle bounce in Toronto forces a winner-take-all Game 7 in Cleveland tomorrow night.The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to a winner-take-all Game 7 tomorrow night after a 1–0 overtime thriller at the Bell Centre.Spirit Airlines is grounded, but fifty-six years ago today, Norman Greenbaum’s "Spirit" topped the charts.

The head of a major fertilizer firm warns of global food shortages as the war with Iran chokes off a key supply route.President Trump claims the war in Iran is over as a 60-day legal deadline forces a showdown with Congress over military authority.British police charge the suspect in this week's anti-Semitic attack in north London with attempted murder.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomes US president Donald Trump's approval of oil pipeline expansion.Concerns grow over impending drought in metro-Vancouver.Vancouver fans rally to save the Whitecaps as a U.S. group bids to move the club to Las Vegas.

Iran’s soccer brass intercepted at Toronto airport and sent home ahead of FIFA summit. Elections Alberta says its List of Electors may have been used and possibly distrubuted inappropriately. Canada's real gross domestic product up 0.2% in February. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says Prime Minister Mark Canrey and all the provincial Premiers have agreed to a First Ministers’ Meeting dedicated to First Nations issues. Prime Minister Mark Carney names former environment minister Jonathan Wilkinson as next EU envoy. New court filing contradicts official account of shooting at White House press gala. New York Mayor Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor Diamond. 

John Northcott is in Ottawa for a detailed look at the Carney government's spring economic update. Helmets and hard hats: A look at Canada's plan to boost the military with skills training. Rising oil prices, driven higher by war in Iran, mean Ottawa is expected to see higher revenues. Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25 percent.British police say stabbing attack in north London that injured 2 Jewish men is a terrorist incident. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to be questioned by US lawmakers about war in Iran for the first time today. King Charles subtly jabs at US President Donald Trump in historic address while also calling for closer co-operation. European Union accuses Meta of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram. 

Prime Minister Mark Carney to release his first spring economic update since winning last year's election. Palestinians in Israeli-occupied West Bank say they fear for their children's' safety after 2 killed in attack on school. Trump administration signals it is unlikely to accept Iran's proposal to end the war.United Arab Emirates announces it is quitting OPEC.Governor General Mary Simon returns to Tumbler Ridge, BC months after mass shooting. Australia to charge Facebook, Google and TikTok unless they pay local news outlets for using their content.King Charles to address United States Congress. 

Canadian Prime Minister Mark ‌Carney details ​plans to create ​a sovereign wealth ​fund.  Suspected shooter at White House Correspondents' dinner, Cole Tomas Allen is set to make his first court appearance today.Lebanon marks most deadly day since Israel and Hezbollah agreed to ceasefire. A Winnipeg man says he is being indefinitely held at ICE detention facility in California. Some businesses in Las Vegas offer at-par deals to convince Canadian tourists to return. King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit as relations between Washington and London are tense. 

Gunfire erupts at the White House Correspondents' Dinner — President Trump is safe after a suspect was apprehended by Secret Service.CBC’s Paul Hunter describes the "absolute chaos" inside the ballroom as the White House Correspondents' Dinner turned into a crime scene.World leaders — including Prime Minister Mark Carney — are condemning last night’s shooting in Washington as a "shocking" assault on democracy.King Charles is expected to begin a high-stakes state visit to Washington tomorrow — amid rising diplomatic tensions and a security crisis at the White House.Doctors in Toronto are celebrating a "Canadian first" — an HIV patient in sustained remission following a historic bone marrow transplant.One year after the deadly Lapu-Lapu Day attack in Vancouver — survivors are calling for better support and transparency over missing victim funds.Ukraine marks 40 years since the Chernobyl disaster while warning that ongoing Russian air strikes could trigger a new nuclear catastrophe.Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe makes sports history as the first person to break the two-hour marathon barrier in an official race.

U-S delegation on its way to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran.Palestinians are casting ballots in rare local elections today — including the first vote held in the Gaza Strip in nearly twenty years.In Mali, there are reports of sustained gunfire and heavy weapons being heard near the international airport in the capital city of Bamako. Latest iteration of the Canada-U.S. trade advisory committee preparing to meet in Ottawa for the first time.Driver responsible for fatal Humboldt Broncos crash in Saskatchewan will be allowed to stay in Canada, temporarily.A public inquiry into the deaths of six Innu children in Labrador reveals what investigators call a "profound systemic failure" by child protection officials.

Carney government announces approval of $4-billion pipeline project in British Columbia. As Iranian negotiators arrive in Pakistan for a last-ditch diplomatic push — the U.S. warns it now controls all shipping in and out of the region.Chief of the Defence Staff Jennie Carignan reassures Ukraine NATO remains a strong ally.Ontario's coroner is investigating the death of an 11-month old Cree boy in a James Bay hospital in the north of the province.The Yukon turns to Ontario for help as it explores small nuclear reactors to solve its energy crisis.Saskatchewan is bracing for a 70-centimetre wallop this morning as a major spring blizzard shuts down highways across the province.More Ontario homeowners face mandatory investigation after Indigenous ancestral remains found on their property. 

Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors meet in Washington as the killing of a journalist Amal Khalil threatens a fragile ceasefire. US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired over alleged clashes with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. WestJet is hiking its baggage fees after Air Canada did the same less than two weeks ago. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is ready to go into a detailed CUSMA review, but is also ready to wait if that's what has to happen. Nova Scotia family angry after teenaged son facing mental health crisis discharged to homeless shelter. Canada's first university in the arctic will be Inuit-led and located in Arviat, Nunavut. Tickets for Punjabi pop artists Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla selling fast in Canada. 

Iran's Revolutionary Guard fires on 3 ships the Strait of Hormuz. International Criminal Court rejects appeal from the Philippines former President Rodrigo Duterte. Ukraine resumes pumping Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia following approval of a 90 billion euro EU loan.Mark Carney's Liberals will move to take control of House of Commons committees with newly secured majority. Despite backtracking on purchase of $29 million private jet, Ontario Premier Doug Ford questioned about aircraft's purpose. It's Earth Day! New underwater drone footage from Lake Huron reveals what researchers call a fish city near a nuclear plant. 

Canadian woman shot dead, another Canadian and 12 other people injured in shooting at Teotihuacán pyramids outside Mexico City. A crucial ceasefire between US and Iran hangs in the balance as uncertainty surrounds second round of talks in Pakistan. Russia claims it has taken 1700 square kilometres of Ukrainian territory since the start of this year. Marineland requesting $10M-$20M federal loan to export belugas from Niagara Falls, Ontario to US. Harper-era cabinet ministers, former premiers, industry stakeholders on Prime Minister Mark Carney's new Canada-U.S. trade advisory council. Saskatchewan residents protest plan to build one of Canada's largest AI data centres. King Charles calls for peace and unity on the 100th birthday of his late mother Queen Elizabeth. 

Judge delivers her decisions in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.  Rescue operation underway for 3 miners trapped underground at northern BC mine.  12 people killed in border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.   Donald Trump's Jeffrey Epstein problem is not going away.  CBC investigation finds some big grocers promoting imported food with Canadian branding.