King Charles ‘grasped’ opportunity to heal U.S. ties on visit: Buckingham palace
A royal aide said the monarch's private discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump includes 'an awful lot of warmth and laughter' amid serious topics
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Sunday, May 3, 2026
Politics & Government
Trump faces midterm test as battle for Congress enters final six months
Early indicators point to a challenging environment for Republicans, with the presidents approval rating around 40 percent and economic dissatisfaction eroding confidence
Carney should state what ‘leverage’ Canada has in U.S. talks: Poilievre
Earlier in the week, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned a group of Canadian politicians that Ottawa shouldn't try to use energy as leverage in the trade talks.
Toronto Jews injured in drive-by shooting with ‘gel-blaster’ firearm
Jewish groups warn growing antisemitic violence in Canada and elsewhere must be addressed
Prime Minister should explain Canada’s ‘leverage’ in U.S. trade talks, Poilievre says
Carney is seeking to secure an end to tariffs and a renewal of the trade deal in upcoming negotiations
Business & Economy
Power Outage No Longer Anticipated for the Village of Hughenden and Surrounding Area; AltaLink Continues to Monitor Wildfire Conditions
CALGARY, Alberta — AltaLink has determined that a power outage is no longer required as part of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for the Village of Hughenden and the surrounding area...
Carney should state what ‘leverage’ Canada has in trade talks, Poilievre says
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney should tell Canadians what leverage the country has over the United States in coming trade negotiations.
‘Feels like we’re in the pandemic’: Why most Canadians are limiting or cancelling road trips this summer
Care Murphy’s 2016 Honda Civic has already racked up more than 300,000 kilometres from her road trips across Ontario over the past ten years. But this summer, it isn’t going to get the same...
US Is Oil Supplier of Last Resort as Hormuz Disruptions Worsen
The tankers have been arriving from all over the world in unprecedented numbers. After loading up in Alaska and along the US Gulf Coast, they head back out to sea — to Japan, Thailand and even as...
Traders Grapple With Two-Sided Tail Risk as Stocks Regain Highs
With equities back to their highs after a V-shaped recovery from the Iran oil shock, investors are increasingly caught between left and right tail risks: The tireless AI and semiconductor rally on...
Environment & Climate
How to conserve your dragon – and avoid losing Australia’s most imperilled reptile for a second time
Melbourne zoo’s new breeding centre hopes to safeguard the future of the critically endangered Victorian grassland earless dragonSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free...
Readers reply: The Missouri tofu spill was ‘unforgettable’ – but what are history’s greatest bad smells?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsThis week’s question:...
Sports
Premier League Roundup: Man United back in Champions League after win over Liverpool
Manchester United guaranteed a return to the Champions League next season with a 3-2 win against Liverpool on Sunday.
Notebook: Raptors look to exceed all expectations in Game 7 vs. Cavaliers
The end of something unexpected or the start of a new adventure. Either possibility lies ahead of the Raptors as they get ready for Game 7 against the Cavaliers on Sunday night. Michael Grange gets...