Ukraine war briefing: US allows Russian oil sanctions waiver to lapse; unexploded projectile lands in Romania
The Trump administration on Saturday allowed a sanctions waiver to lapse that had previously allowed countries including India to buy Russian seaborne oil after a month-long extension aimed at...
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Business
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda ‘emergency’ of international concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern”.The WHO on Sunday said...
Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon hours after extension of ceasefire
Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least six people, including three paramedics working at a health centre, just hours after its envoys had agreed with the...
Ukraine war briefing: US allows Russian oil sanctions waiver to lapse; unexploded projectile lands in Romania
The Trump administration on Saturday allowed a sanctions waiver to lapse that had previously allowed countries including India to buy Russian seaborne oil after a month-long extension aimed at...
Trump news at a glance: billions of taxpayer dollars could go to president and his allies in unprecedented move
Donald Trump may agree to drop his massive $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service in exchange for the launch of a $1.7bn fund to compensate people he says...
Health
Schizophrenic man who stabbed stranger at Toronto Tim Hortons gets absolute discharge
A man found not criminally responsible for repeatedly stabbing a teenager he did not know at a Toronto Tim Hortons has been granted an absolute discharge. Kashane Daley, now...
Trucker who killed Canadian Olympian gets 30 months behind bars
An Ontario judge has sentenced a trucker to 30 months in prison for killing former Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul and severely injuring several other people, including her infant...
Carney announces plan to double electricity grid capacity by 2050
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his government’s intention to adjust clean electricity regulations on Thursday, in an effort double the capacity of Canada’s grid by 2050. The...
'We have a lot to lose': Will Trump's visit to China threaten Carney’s diversification?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing this week for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping — their first meeting of 2026 after a...
Politics
Georgia GOP Senate primary: Five candidates, zero Trump endorsements and a runoff looms
Georgia Republicans head to the polls on Tuesday to pick a candidate to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, but they aren’t getting direction from President Trump on...
LISTEN: Has the Iran war been worth it?
Ben and Guy discuss the high-stakes summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the latest cost projections for the Golden Dome missile shield, and whether Special Operations...
China’s Xi warns Trump over potential Taiwan conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned President Trump Thursday that “clashes and even conflicts” over Taiwan could imperil economic ties between the world’s two largest economies. Mr. Xi issued the...
Democratic congressman launches probe of DOJ settlements with Biden-era FBI whistleblowers
The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee launched an investigation into allegations that the Department of Justice paid millions of dollars to pro-Trump FBI agents fired during the...
Technology
Gamers, developers protest Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s bid to acquire Electronic Arts
As Electronic Arts moves closer to closing a sale of the gaming company to Saudi Arabian investors, it’s facing backlash from a group of protestors who are calling it...
LinkedIn, Cisco and Amazon are the latest tech companies laying off more workers
Job cuts are hammering the tech industry as companies ramp up investments in artificial intelligence.This week, San José-based tech company Cisco said it was cutting fewer than 4,000 jobs...
Demi Moore says Hollywood has to ‘find ways’ to work with AI, not fight it
Demi Moore is weighing into the debate over Hollywood should respond to the growing influence of AI, saying performers need to embrace the technology.“I always feel that against-ness breeds...
Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What’s at stake
BEIJING — President Trump’s first visit to China in nine years is a high-stakes trip reflecting the rivalry and mutual dependence of two superpowers hoping to avoid a collision course —...
Oversight chair seeks information from OpenAI’s Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts
WASHINGTON — The chair of the House Oversight Committee has sent a letter to OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman requesting information about potential conflicts of interest between Altman’s personal investments and...
Sports
Furious Chelsea fans protest against owners before FA Cup final at Wembley
Chelsea fans took the opportunity to protest against the club's ownership, taking the unusual step of doing so before the FA Cup final vs Man City at Wembley14:14, 16...
Date Championship play-off final could be played as Spygate row causes chaos
The EFL Championship play-off final could be rescheduled if Middlesbrough are reinstated following the disciplinary proceedings over Southampton's alleged spying on Boro's training sessionThe Championship playoff final date at...
Michael Carrick nominated for Premier League Manager of the Year
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been named among the nominees for Premier League Manager of the Year despite only landing the job in January12:19, 14 May 2026Updated 12:42,...
Man Utd take huge step to appointing Carrick with talks to open THIS WEEK
Michael Carrick is set to sit down with Manchester United bosses to begin talks over becoming their boss long-term before their final Premier League game of the season11:38, 13...
