Canada's new house speaker elected, asks for "a little grace period"

Global News has the story.

Canadian members of Parliament elected Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia as the House of Commons Speaker as their first order of business following the return of Parliament Monday.

 

Scarpaleggia was dragged to the front of the House of Commons by Prime Minister Mark Carney and interim Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer as part of the tradition when a new Speaker is named.

 

Scarpaleggia was up against five other Liberal colleagues, after Conservative MPs John Nater and Chris d’Entremont, the latter who served as former deputy Speaker in the last Parliament, withdrew their names from consideration.

 

“I would remind members that we are at the beginning of a mandate in the selfish hope that you will afford me a little grace period,” Scarpaleggia, an MP from the Montreal area, said. “I have few words because well, we all have things we want to accomplish and we’ve been away.”

Horror at Liverpool victory parade as car smashes through packed crowds

BBC News has the story.

Dozens of people have been injured after a car ploughed at high speed through packed crowds in Liverpool, where thousands had gathered to celebrate Liverpool football clubs’s parade through the city following their victory in the Premier League. 

Merseyside Police have arrested a 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver of the vehicle.    They have said that they are not treating it as a terror attack and are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. 

Several people were trapped under the vehicle including a child. 27 people were taken to hospital.  Two of them, including a child, are in a serious condition. 

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the scenes as “appalling” and has thanked the emergency services for their swift response. 

Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Judith Moritz, Ed Thomas, Daniel Sandford, Katie Gornall and Damian Grammaticas.

King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive in Canada to ceremonial welcome

Global News has the story.

King Charles III arrived in Canada's capital on Monday on his first visit to the country since becoming the British monarch. Joined by Queen Camilla, the royals were greeted with a ceremonial welcome.

On Tuesday, the King will deliver the throne speech — a task normally carried out by Canada's governor general on behalf of the monarch. This speech will lay out the government’s agenda and priorities.

Charles' mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, only gave the throne speech twice during her 70-year reign, the last time in 1977.

USA: San Diego: Plane Crash Explained - Cessna 550 Business Jet Crash

AiTelly on Youtube has the story.

In the early hours of May 22nd , 2025,

A private Cessna 5 50 jet crashed into a residential neighborhood in San Diego, specifically in the Murphy Canyon area.

This Happened while the Jet was attempting to land at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport.

All six people on board the aircraft were tragically lost.

USA: San Diego: 4 plane crash victims identified (6 killed)

A plane crashed in San Diego, killing six. So far, four of the six people killed have been identified.

On May 22, 2025, a Cessna Citation II crashed in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood of San Diego, California, United States, killing all six people aboard the aircraft and injuring at least eight others on the ground. Ten homes were damaged in the crash, one of which was completely destroyed.

See more here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_San_Diego_Cessna_Citation_II_crash

USA: Simi Valley: Pilot killed, homes burned by airplane crash

KTLA 5 has the story.

A small plane crashed into a Ventura County neighborhood on Saturday afternoon, killing the pilot and spreading fire and destruction to nearby homes. KTLA's Chris Wolfe reports live on May 3, 2025.

Canada: Airplane Crash: Pilot rescued after crash into Lake Ontario

CP24 has the story.

A pilot is now resting at home after being rescued from Lake Ontario on Friday afternoon when his small plane lost engine power and crashed off the shore of Tommy Thompson Park in the city’s east end.

Trump meets with Syrian president, marking 1st for US in 25 years

Global News has the story.

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the first meeting between the two nations’ leaders in 25 years.

The meeting took place Wednesday on the sidelines of Trump’s gathering with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It is a major boost for war-torn Syria, which has been subject to crippling sanctions since 2004. Trump announced Tuesday he would lift sanctions on Syria, later calling it a "fresh start" for the country.

The meeting between Trump and al-Sharaa is also remarkable given the latter’s ties to al-Qaeda and early involvement with insurgents battling U.S. forces in Iraq.

Trump said al-Sharaa agreed to join the Abraham Accords and eventually recognize Israel, but that has not been confirmed by Syria.

US getting closer to a nuclear deal with Iran, Trump says

ABC News has the story.

President Donald Trump confirmed that Iran has the U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal but gave few details following his four-day Middle East tour.

UK strikes deal with EU on food, fishing, defence and passports

ITV News has the story.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that "Britain is back on the world stage" after agreeing to a number of deals with the EU at the UK's first major summit with the bloc since Brexit.

Under the new deal struck with Brussels, British holidaymakers will soon be able to use eGates at more European airports, as the government promises to end "dreaded queues" at border control.

As part of Monday's agreement, food and drinks exports between the UK and the bloc will become easier, which means British burgers and sausages can once again be sold in the EU.

The UK has also agreed to extend fishing access for EU boats in UK waters for another 12 years.

Plus all the developments on Gaza and Gary Lineker's departure from the BBC.

US President Trump says Russia and Ukraine to ‘immediately’ start ceasefire negotiations

BBC News has the story.

Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" start ceasefire negotiations, Donald Trump said after a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

 

In a post on social media, the US president said he believes the call went "very well”.

 

Meanwhile, the Russian leader said he is prepared to discuss "compromises" on Ukraine after a "frank conversation" with his American counterpart.

 

Ukrainian and Russian delegations have previously failed to reach any deal during face-to-face talks in Istanbul.

USA: 'Mass casualty event' declared as tornadoes hit Kentucky and Missouri

Sky News has the story.

At least 23 people have died after tornadoes hit two US states, according to local officials. 

Fourteen people have died in Kentucky, its governor Andy Beshear said, while seven have died in Missouri and two in northern Virginia.

The weather system also saw tornadoes tear through Wisconsin, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power.

Businesses at the US-Canada border hammered by Trump tariffs and rhetoric

Global News has the story.

Canadians continue to avoid travel to the U.S. amid trade war tensions, with the number of visits plunging for a fourth month in a row. 

Anne Gaviola has more on the tough decisions being made as tariff uncertainty and the rhetoric hammering businesses reliant on tourism dollars from customers in Canada.

California Bomb Blast: FBI's First Reaction After Explosion Outside Fertility Clinic; Trump Monitors

Hindustan Times has the story.

A blast exploded near a fertility clinic in Palm Springs in California, US, on May 17. At least one person was dead and five others were injured. The blast caved in the clinic's roof and blew debris across four lanes of the road. Akil Davies, head of the FBI's Los Angeles branch, said the explosion was an "intentional act of terrorism". A White House official told NBC News that US President Donald Trump was monitoring the situation. Watch this video to know more.

Trump to Walmart: 'eat the tariffs,' don't pass them on to customers

CNN has the story.

President Donald Trump on Saturday said Walmart needs to stop “trying to blame tariffs” after the retail giant announced its products would become more expensive.

Walmart’s CEO said the price increases were a result of Trump’s tariffs being “too high,” particularly when it came to Chinese goods.

“We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible. But given the magnitude of the tariffs, even at the reduced levels announced this week, we aren’t able to absorb all the pressure given the reality of narrow retail margins,” Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon said Thursday in an earnings call.

Trump responded on Saturday, posting to Truth Social that “Between Walmart and China they should, as is said ‘EAT THE TARIFFS,’ and not charge valued customers ANYTHING. I’ll be watching, and so will your customers!”

Mexican Navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge in New York City

BBC News has the story.

Two people have been killed and at least 19 others injured after a tall Mexican Navy training sailboat crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, the city mayor has said.

Eric Adams said the Cuauhtémoc lost power before the collision on Saturday evening. US officials said 277 people were on board the vessel, which was on a goodwill visit.

Footage shows the Cuauhtémoc's towering masts clipping the bridge as the ship was passing under the famous structure on Saturday evening.

Crew members were standing on the masts at the time of collision, authorities said, which all snapped and fell to the deck.

Canada-U.S. relationship seems 'far stronger' under Carney: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe

CTV News has the story.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe speaks about the importance of building on the USMCA and whether Canada can trust the U.S. to abide by the deal.

Here's how Trump's tariffs are appearing to impact Canada's labour market

CTV News has the story.

A new jobs report revealed the toll Trump's tariffs are having on the Canadian labour market, with manufacturing taking a big hit. John Vennavally-Rao reports.

Canadian Catholics react to historic papal election

CBC News: The National has the story.

With more than 10 million Catholics in Canada, reaction to the new Pope's election has been widespread — some hoping for a more progressive leader, others calling for a return to conservative values.

Tariffs led to Ontario losing 33,000 manufacturing jobs in April

CTV News has the story.

CTV's Kamil Karamali explains why Ontario is losing more jobs in the manufacturing sector than Canada as a whole, due to tariffs.

Crunching the cost of Alberta leaving Canada

CTV News has the story.

First Nations chiefs are telling Premier Danielle Smith that if she wants Alberta to leave Canada, the province will lose the right to resources on treaty territory. CTV News Edmonton's Chelan Skulski reports.

One of Canada’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in the U.S.

CTV News has the story.

Toronto police say Kamar Cunningham, one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, was taken into custody by U.S. police after nearly four years on the run.

‘Pack up your bag and go’: Chief says to Alberta premier

CityNews has the story.

A Chief says Alberta’s premier is “not welcome here anymore” after a move to lower the bar for a separation referendum. As Sean Amato reports, the province’s Indigenous relations minister says he wants to “run and hide.”

Canada: Hovercraft service between Toronto and Niagara Region now closer to reality

CTV News has the story.

A hovercraft company that claims it can transport passengers from Toronto to Niagara Region in 30 minutes has announced it’s closer to launch after cruising past a “key milestone.”

U.S. firm looking to buy Canadian Burnaby refinery

CTV News has the story.

A union representing nearly 200 workers is worried about the future of a Burnaby refinery that’s set to be sold to a U.S. firm.

India, Pakistan accuse each other of 'violations' hours after reaching ceasefire deal

CBC News has the story.

Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan are accusing each other of violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. This comes after multiple explosions were reported in Indian-controlled Kashmir just hours after the deal was reached on Saturday.

New Pope Leo XIV: Celebrations

CBC News: The National has the story.

A new chapter for the Catholic Church sparks excitement as Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first mass as pontiff. Unemployment ticks up in the face of tariff uncertainty. And, a new Parkinson’s therapy could revolutionize treatment. 

This is the first pope that is from USA.

00:00 The National for May 9, 2025 

00:54 Pope Leo XIV takes helm of Catholic Church 

04:49 Chicago celebrates hometown Pope 

09:19 Pakistan fires missiles into India 

11:58 Russia marks 80th anniversary of WWII victory 

12:35 Complainant cross examined in hockey sexual assault trial

15:06 Carney to announce cabinet Tuesday 

15:29 Unemployment rate rises to 6.9% 

12:35 More radar outages hit Newark airport

19:10 Foreign student released from U.S. custody 

19:38 Newark, N.J. mayor arrested for trespassing 

20:04 El Salvadorian family reunited in Canada 

23:28 Canada's first female pro baseball player

25:54 The Breakdown 

26:12 Groundbreaking Parkinson's treatment 

35:28 Dispensary crackdowns reignite treaty rights debate

43:10 The Moment | Students hold mock conclave

Germany marks 80 years since end of WW2

DW News has the story.

Germany marks 80 years since end of WW2 - DW News

Session is held at the Bundestag to mark the end of World War II in Europe.

Great Britain's 80th anniversary Victory in Europe Day celebrations

DW News has the story.

The procession will begin in Parliament Square. When Big Ben strikes midday, an actor will recite extracts from the iconic Winston Churchill VE Day speech. A young person will then pass the Commonwealth War Graves Torch for Peace to Alan Kennett, 100, a Second World War veteran who served in the Normandy campaign.

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and The King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery will then lead the procession from Parliament Square, down Whitehall and past the Cenotaph, through Admiralty Arch and up The Mall through to Buckingham Palace where the procession will finish. Thousands of members of the public are expected to line The Mall.

This will be followed by a tri-service procession group featuring marching members of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force.

The Prime Minister and Second World War veterans supported by the Royal British Legion will watch the procession from a specially built dais on the Queen Victoria Memorial.

The procession will conclude with the Mall being filled with members of the public and a fly past featuring the Red Arrows and 23 current and historic military aircraft.

Armed Forces of Commonwealth nations have been invited to join the procession to celebrate the contribution of people from throughout the Commonwealth to the allied effort during the Second World War. They will be led by The Band of the Irish Guards on parade.

Military musicians on parade include The Band of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, The Band of HM Royal Marines and a military band from the Royal Corps of Army Music.

The flypast will include a Voyager transport aircraft, a P8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft, Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets and will culminate with the iconic red, white, and blue smoke of the Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows.

Historic Second World War-era aircraft from the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will also take part in the flypast.

Victory Day Parade in Moscow, Russia

DW News has the story.

More than 25 million Soviets died during World War II. Many Russian families still commemorate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany on May 9. But today's state also uses the anniversary to consolidate its ideology.

See Russian "Channel 1" here:

https://www.1tv.ru