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CBC News has a draft copy of the federal government’s long-delayed strategy on artificial intelligence. It’s promising to create up to 90,000 jobs, protect Canadians against the risks of AI, and massively boost the number of businesses that use it.

And: A new drug for pancreatic cancer is showing unprecedented promise. In a trial, it doubled survival time for patients who had already gone through one round of chemotherapy. It’s not on the market yet, but it is a sign of progress in treating one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

Also: It's one of the fastest growing games in Canada. But the organization in charge of cricket in this country is under increasing fire. The sport's international governing body has suspended its membership after an investigation by CBC's The Fifth Estate put a spotlight on issues of corruption and allegations of match fixing.

Plus: Prime Minister Carney outlines plan to deal with antisemitism, U.S.-Iran negotiations, and more.

As Iran and the U.S. creep closer to a possible peace deal...war between Israel and Iran's ally in Lebanon - the militant group Hezbollah is ramping up. Israel has been expanding its ground operations further into Lebanon and have captured a medieval castle

Also: Just north of Congo...The Central African Republic has one of the world's highest birth-rates but it's also one of the most challenging places in the world to give birth.Freelance reporter Caitlin Kelly visited maternity wards in the capital city Bangui to look at barriers pregnant women face when seeking health-care...
And the people on the front-lines of that crisis.

And: The family of Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux is donating his brain to the Boston University CTE Centre.The Centre is a world leader in studying the effects of repeated head trauma. Lemieux -- who was known for his high-contact play style -- died last week.

Plus: teens trying to get into trades are finding it's not that easy, Canadian men's
soccer team prepares for the World Cup with a friendly match against Uzbekistan Monday...and more.

Rescue crews in Laos have managed to pull four more villagers out of a cave, after the first was brought to the surface yesterday. The group had been trapped inside the crevices of that cave for more than a week. But it's not all good news -- the search continues for two others that are still missing.

Also: U.S. President Donald Trump has left the world hanging. He said Friday he would make a "final determination" soon on a cease-fire extension with Iran. But that decision is still forthcoming.

And: Canadian NHL fans' Stanley Cup dreams have been dashed yet again. The Carolina Hurricanes swept away the Montreal Canadiens Friday night in game five of the conference finals. But Montreal hockey lovers didn't let that rain on their victory parade. Thousands of cheering fans came out to support the Montreal Victoire - The first Canadian team to win the P-W-H-L championship.

Plus: Colombia's presidential election, Using AI for weather forcasting, Ancient graffiti in Pompeii, and more.

Kenneth Law has pleaded guilty to councelling or abetting 14 suicides in Ontario. The Toronto-area man operated websites that sold packets of a toxic substance, along with other suicide paraphernalia to vulnerable people. He is also accused of shipping more than 1,200 ‘kits’ to people around the world, and is tied to at least 147 deaths. Law struck a plea deal that saw murder charges against him dropped, angering some of his victims’ families.

Also: Canada’s economy slips into a technical recession. It contracted in the first quarter of this year, on an annualized basis, marking the second-straight quarter of decline. Economists say while the data shows some positive signs, there is still a clear indication our economy is struggling due to ongoing tariff wars and trade uncertainty.

And: The Great Escape. Rescuers in Laos face a race against time to pull five men from the depths of a flooded cave.

Plus: AI deepfake investigation, China’s historic trip to Ottawa, Pam Bondi faces new questions over Epstein files, and more.

If you live in Western Canada, your community faces elevated wildfire or smoke risk this season — and the window for conditions to worsen is short. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin delivered the troubling news in their latest wildfire readiness briefing, adding they expect a hot and dry summer ahead, while maintaining the federal government is prepared. They also say the West is facing its highest fire danger in years, including many First Nations communities – still struggling to recover from a devastating 2025.

Also: Canada’s doctors open up about their ongoing struggles to keep up with the nation’s mental health troubles. A Canadian Institute for Health Information report suggests visits to family physicians for psychotherapy and counselling has jumped 50 per cent since 2015, putting an additional strain on a system already stretched thin.

And: Lights. Camera. Backlash. The controversy surrounding a new feature film, fully generated by Artificial Intelligence. The movie, ‘Dreams of Violets,’ will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival next month, drawing both public interest, and Hollywood criticism as artists scramble to address the growing use of AI in their industry.

Plus: PM Carney in New York, Iran War talks, CFL’s streaming deals, and more.