Canadian World News
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:45:04 EDTTrump rages, NATO endures: Why the alliance is harder to kill than it looks
Despite threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, an American break with NATO remains unlikely. Political constraints, military dependence and mutual interests bind both sides. The real danger involves eroding trust, emboldening Russia and a slow-mot...
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTWhat to expect ahead of Artemis II’s splashdown
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, along with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, are returning to Earth after travelling around the moon. But before they get their feet on solid ground, they have to get their ...
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:53:20 EDTPutin claims Russia will enact 32-hour ceasefire over Orthodox Easter weekend
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, following an earlier call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause in some of the hostilities to observe the holida...
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 EDTArtemis II in photos: around the moon and inside Orion
The dozens of photos taken by the astronauts include never before seen views of the moon, a total solar eclipse and a stunning shot of Earth.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:00:00 EDTNuclear heat keeps people warm in many countries. Why not ours?
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how some countries are using heat from nuclear power plants to heat homes; map the countries with the biggest potential to generate solar power; and learn about the government's new approach to pr...
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:43:20 EDTU.K. military deployed to deter threat to undersea cables amid Russian sub presence
Britain deployed military vessels to prevent any attacks on cables and pipelines by Russian submarines that spent more than a month in and around British waters earlier this year, Defence Minister John Healey said on Thursday.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:55:24 EDTTrump casts doubt on ceasefire as Iran maintains chokehold on Strait of Hormuz
The Middle East ceasefire appeared shaky less than two days after it was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, as Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday and Iran showed little sign of relinquishing its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:58:58 EDTNetanyahu approves direct talks with Lebanon but vows to keep striking Hezbollah
Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its most intensive strikes of the war on its neighbour killed more than 300 people, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:07:48 EDTMelania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in surprise statement at White House
First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the "stories are completely false" and calling accusations that she was somehow involved "smears about me."
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTTrump and Iran remain far apart on peace terms. Here are the biggest gaps
Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's sunny assessment of the prospects for a long-term peace agreement with Iran, there are fundamental differences in the visions the two sides have put forward for a deal.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:54:13 EDTK-pop supergroup BTS kick off world tour in South Korea after 4-year hiatus
The boys of BTS are returning to the stage after a nearly four-year hiatus, during which the members completed their mandatory military service. Despite pouring rain in Seoul, fans packed a stadium to watch the K-pop group kick off their long-awaited...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:55:05 EDTDespite ceasefire with Iran, Israel's aggressive new attacks on Beirut signal no relief for Lebanon
The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was met in Lebanon with the war’s bloodiest day, as Israel launched a massive air campaign that its media termed "Operation Eternal Darkness." The Israeli strikes killed and wounded...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:28:25 EDTLebanon death toll surpasses 200 after Israel launches assault despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire
A wave of Israeli airstrikes swept across Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving at least 112 dead and hundreds wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:48:59 EDTNo sign Iran ceding control of Strait of Hormuz in ceasefire, with logjam expected to continue for weeks
Shippers looking to revive the passage of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz were seeking clarity on the logistics on Wednesday, while refiners inquired about new crude loadings, in response to a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:19:28 EDTStrikes continue across Gulf countries amid confusion over status of Strait of Hormuz
U .S. President Donald Trump is sending an Iran negotiating team, led by Vice-President JD Vance, to Pakistan for talks, the White House told reporters on Wednesday, adding that the first round of negotiations would take place on Saturday.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTFrom the Gobi Desert to Canada’s North: This Chinese visionary is betting on AI to power this country’s future
In China, the energy landscape has reached a historic tipping point. For the first time, its total installed wind and solar capacity has officially surpassed that of coal. It’s a shift driven by massive industrial scale and artificial intelligence ...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 EDTEV giant BYD accused of forced labour violations at European factory
As Canada lowers its tariffs and imports more electric vehicles from China, an upcoming report from New York-based labour rights researchers is making new allegations of forced labour practices at the world's bestselling EV manufacturer, BYD.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:39:17 EDTWhy Canada's reaction to Israel's invasion of Lebanon is so different this time
Canada's response to Israel's 2026 invasion of Lebanon has been unequivocal condemnation of what Prime Minister Mark Carney called "an illegal invasion." That's a marked contrast to Stephen Harper's defence of Israel's 2006 invasion.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:39:40 EDTUkrainians find glimmer of hope in war time by releasing hundreds of bats into the wild
Over the weekend more than 1,000 spectators gathered in Ukraine to carefully open cloth bags and release dozens of rescued bats into the air. Alona Pryslutska, co-founder of the Ukrainian Bat Rehab Center, says not even the war is stopping this uncon...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:22:10 EDTGunman near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul killed, Turkish governor says
Three assailants opened fire at police outside a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, sparking a gunfight that left one attacker dead, Turkish officials said. The two other assailants were captured with injuries.