35 m. ago From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine’s diplomacy unfolded

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Last fall, weeks before Donald Trump was elected U.S. president, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated a pitch that proposed, among other things, an economic deal that would allow Washington access to Ukraine’s largely untapped minerals and deepen strategic ties. Under pressure from Western allies and amid global war fatigue, Zelenskyy saw that […]

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52 m. ago India Shuts Over 25 Airports Near Pakistan as Tensions Mount

India has halted civilian flights to more airports that are relatively closer to Pakistan, people familiar with the matter said, signaling escalating tensions after New Delhi carried out military strikes in its neighbor’s territory.

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4 h. ago Toyota reports booming sales but stays cautious on profit because of various costs

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top automaker Toyota reported record sales for the fiscal year through March on Thursday, but its profit for the latest quarter faltered partly because of a certification scandal. Toyota Motor Corp.’s January-March net profit totaled 664.6 billion yen ($4.6 billion), down from 997.6 billion yen the same period a year ago. […]

Economics

5 h. ago Toyota Warns of Profit Drop as Tariff Chaos Threatens Carmakers

Toyota Motor Corp. is bracing itself for a bumpy year, with the Japanese carmaker warning of a slump in profit as global manufacturers scramble to shield themselves from US President Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil.

Economics

5 h. ago Toyota Sees $1.3 Billion Profit Hit in Two Months on US Tariffs

Toyota Motor Corp. said US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will result in a ¥180 billion ($1.3 billion) hit to operating income in just two months, with the Japanese carmaker joining a growing list of companies scrambling to shield themselves from trade turmoil.

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9 h. ago Oil Edges Higher as Trump Signals Announcement on Trade Deal

Oil rose after Donald Trump flagged a Thursday announcement on a trade deal, which is expected to be with the UK, as the US president faces political pressure following tariffs that rattled global markets.

Economics

9 h. ago Sceptres look like old hands at playoff pressure in Game 1 win

It was by no means a perfect start to the Toronto Sceptres’ second chase of the Walter Cup, but it was the start they needed. The Sceptres got off to a quick start on Wednesday night, scoring first and then adding two more before the Frost even got on the board in an eventual 3-2 […]

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10 h. ago NTT Eyes $20 Billion Tender Offer for NTT Data in Big AI Pivot

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. plans to make its AI powerhouse NTT Data Group Corp. a wholly-owned subsidiary in a deal worth around $20 billion, part of a rising trend among Japanese parent companies absorbing their listed units.

Economics

10 h. ago Carney, premiers to meet in June to focus on ‘immediate trade pressures’

'That means launching big nation-building projects, removing internal trade barriers and building one Canadian economy,' Carney wrote

Economics

12 h. ago Edmonton home sales and inventory climb with spring temperatures

Spring has sprung in Edmonton’s real estate market with a flood of new listings cropping up over April. But consecutive months of strong sales and few listings continue to put upward pressure on prices in all categories. The Realtors Association of Edmonton’s (RAE) April housing update, released Friday, shows continued strong sales activity, increases in […]

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13 h. ago Japan’s Tycoon Families Seek Buyouts to Evade Investor Pressure

Akio Toyoda’s $42 billion plan to buyout Toyota Industries Corp. is the most dramatic example of a growing trend in Japan of founding families trying to take companies private.

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13 h. ago In Calgary courts: Generations of familial sexual abuse should land child lurer lower sentence, lawyer argues

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 5-9, 2025

Events

16 h. ago Ontario city is hosting Canada's biggest celebration of cheese this month

Canada's largest celebration of cheese returns to this Ontario city after eight years. The Great Canadian Cheese Festival will be in Kingston this month, and over 100 Canadian dairy producers will be there.Mark your calendars for May 24 and 25. The country's largest celebration of the beloved diary creation will take over Fort Henry for a weekend of cheesy fun."When you buy Canadian cheese, you invest in our communities," said Patricia McDermott, owner of Agrarian Market in Prince Edward County and executive director of the festival, in a press release."This support means everything. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of community support as a small business owner in Canada. Buying Canadian cheese encourages innovation, supports farm families and keeps our dairy sector strong. That's what the Great Canadian Cheese Festival is all about."What to expectMore than 100 Canadian dairy producers and artisans from coast to coast will ...

Culture

19 h. ago Buffett Successor Is a Billionaire Without Many Berkshire Shares

Warren Buffett’s appointed successor has built a billion-dollar fortune in his time at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. But unlike the legendary investor — or even his friends and early backers who became spectacularly wealthy over his six-decade run — relatively little of that is tied up in company shares.

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22 h. ago Utah judge to decide if convicted killer with dementia can be executed

SALT LAKE CITY — Attorneys for a Utah man who has been on death row for 37 years are due before a state judge Wednesday as they seek to spare the convicted murderer from execution because he has dementia. Ralph Leroy Menzies was sentenced to die in 1988 for the killing of Maurine Hunsaker, a […]

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22 h. ago Free sakura festival inspired by Japan arrives in Ontario this weekend

The annual Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival in Burlington returns this May with traditional drumming, dance, martial arts demonstrations and of course, stunning blooms. The event coincides with the 36th anniversary of the city's twinning agreement with Itabashi, Japan.Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee, the free event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Festivities will be held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Family Lobby and Spencer Smith Park.What to expect:This year's celebration features a full lineup of cultural performances and activities. The day will start with greetings from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Consul General of Japan MATSUNAGA Takeshi.Burlington's own Do Kon Daiko drumming group will kick off the festivities with an energetic taiko performance.Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy karate, aikido, and iaido demonstrations, a performance by internationally acclaimed taiko ensemble Nagata Shachu, and trad...

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22 h. ago U.S. Federal Reserve likely to hold rates as pressures mount

While uncertainty is unusually high, monetary policy is still in a good place to balance their goals

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23 h. ago Man with knife slashes 2 people at subway station in Tokyo, reports say

TOKYO — A man with a knife slashed two passengers waiting for a train at a Tokyo subway station during the evening rush on Wednesday, and their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, Japanese media reported. Japan ‘s NHK television said the attacker was seen brandishing a kitchen knife on the platform of a […]

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31 h. ago Centre d’entraînement réservé exclusivement aux femmes à Québec depuis près de 40 ans: Gym Profil passe le flambeau à la relève familiale

L’entreprise de la 1re Avenue à Québec, fondée par Nancy Couture, est devenue au fil des ans une institution dans le domaine.

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32 h. ago Barclays, StanChart Face Investor Pressure to Fund Clean Power

As UK politicians of all stripes push back on the feasibility of racing toward a low-carbon future, investors in the country’s biggest banks refuse to lose sight of that goal.

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