3 Canadians back home after being stranded on cargo ship in Strait of Hormouz
Three Canadians from Quebec who were stranded in the Persian Gulf since Feb. 28 have returned home following a coordinated repatriation effort.
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Politics & Government
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim undergoing fourth surgery to repair fractured skull
The 12-year-old girl seriously injured in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is undergoing a fourth surgery, this time to repair her fractured skull.
What Globe readers had to say about Canada's moves to create a middle-powers bloc
Globe readers discussed Canada's initiative to form a middle-powers bloc, expressing optimism about the partnership while questioning its effectiveness against U.S. pressures.
India drugmakers to sell Ozempic copy for $14 a month as Novo patent expires
Indian drugmakers will sell a copy of Ozempic for $14 monthly as Novo's patent expires. Novo's Wegovy pen costs about $199 in the U.S. and 10,480 rupees in India.
Iranians mark Eid as Trump mulls winding down war
Iranians are observing Eid as U.S. President Trump considers reducing military involvement in the region. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, has not publicly participated in Eid prayers,...
Business & Economy
US Touts Progress Against Iran as Trump Floats ‘Winding Down’
The US military claims to have reduced Iran's capability to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump suggests reducing military efforts in the Persian Gulf.
Hedge Fund Sees 31% Gain From Oil-Stock Bet Before Prices Surged
Old West Investment Management gained 31% from an energy stocks bet when oil was at $60 a barrel, Maduro was Venezuela's president, and Middle East conflict fears were low.
French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value
French prosecutors suspect Elon Musk encouraged a deepfakes controversy on X to artificially inflate his company's value. They have alerted U.S. authorities to this suspicion.
Fertilizer Shock Escalates as New Supply Risks Emerge
The war in the Middle East has disrupted global supplies of nitrogen-based fertilizers, with new supply risks emerging in another key part of the fertilizer market, raising concerns for agricultural...
Farmers outraged as N.B. moves to privatize large-animal vet service
New Brunswick plans to privatize its large-animal veterinary service over three years due to a $1.4 billion deficit. Farmers are outraged by the decision, which affects their access to veterinary...
Environment & Climate
A note from Anna Maria Tremonti
Anna Maria Tremonti, a journalist with a career focused on public transparency, expresses cautious trust in The Narwhal's commitment to the public's right to know.
‘It was our little idyll – until the solar farm landed’: the battle raging in the heart of the British countryside
A conflict is emerging in Lincolnshire, UK, between clean energy advocate Ed Miliband and local residents and Reform politicians opposing large-scale solar farms. Council leader Sean Matthews plans...