World Report

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.