WorldNews Service reports that G7 leaders have expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war with Iran, even as the proposal faces skepticism from critics at home. The endorsement came during the annual G7 summit, where a hot mic caught Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney bantering about the situation.
Carney's Remarks on the Peace Deal
Prime Minister Carney stated that he has seen a tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal and described the conflict as 'worth it.' This comment has sparked debate among political analysts and the public.
Other News Highlights
- Disgraced Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard has been granted day parole for six months.
- The Vancouver Aquarium used otters to predict the winner of the Canada vs Qatar match.
- A driver crashed into a B.C. home, causing a destructive fire.
- An 11-year-old child died in a suspected drowning during a field trip in Medicine Hat.
- Cowboys Park is drawing criticism from Calgary's mayor and residents.
- A woman was injured after a driver backed into a retirement home in Orléans.
- A person was seriously injured in a downtown Ottawa high-rise fire.
- A pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a bus in Longueuil.
- A kangaroo was captured after days on the loose near Montreal.
- The Koermann Block, a historic but dilapidated city property, is looking for buyers this spring.
- A massage therapist has been charged with sexual assault.
- Drug alerts have been issued in five Nova Scotia counties this month.
- Extreme weather is impacting insurance in Canada, with some provinces seeing larger increases.
Political and Policy Developments
A committee is expected to recommend a path forward on assisted dying for mental illness. The deadline for formally extending CUSMA is approaching, and Carney has seen a tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Business and Economy
A watchdog has called the tax code 'completely nuts' and urged simplification and automation. Canada's new surveillance pricing rules are not likely to take effect before 2028. Bell is cutting nearly 700 jobs amid organizational changes, though Bell Media is not impacted.
Health and Science
A 'historic' report calls for a complete overhaul of services for Manitoba adults with disabilities. Pakistan moves to slash the period tax after a legal challenge. Aldon Smith's brain has been donated to the CTE Center as his family investigates his death.
Entertainment and Sports
Rapper Mystikal was sentenced to 20 years in a Louisiana rape case. Spanish actor Javier Bardem left his mark on Hollywood Boulevard. Tom Holland appeared to confirm he and Zendaya are married. Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges in Las Vegas. Ghana midfielder Partey lost his bid to enter Canada for the World Cup. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in a 3-1 win over Senegal.
Lifestyle and Environment
Relationship experts discuss what people get wrong about feeling loved. Social networks and online video now outweigh traditional media. Parents are tracking their adult children for safety, but questions remain about effectiveness. A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia, killing at least one person. The Canadian government is being sued over climate inaction.
Science and Technology
The Milky Way's black hole is unusually quiet, but scientists have found evidence of its missing wind. The universe's expansion is still accelerating. India temporarily blocked the Telegram app over medical exam fraud.
