President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's response to a U.S. ceasefire proposal, labeling it 'unacceptable' as diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East face a significant setback. The announcement came on May 10, 2026, amid ongoing conflict between the two nations.
Ceasefire Proposal Rejected
The U.S. had put forward a ceasefire plan aimed at halting hostilities and paving the way for broader negotiations. However, Iran's counterproposal fell short of American expectations. 'The response from Iran is unacceptable,' Trump stated, without providing specific details. The rejection raises concerns about the prospects for peace and the potential for further military escalation.
International Reactions
Retired Major-General David Fraser commented on the situation, highlighting the complexity of the conflict and the challenges ahead in peace talks. 'The conditions are extreme,' he said, noting that both sides remain entrenched in their positions. The international community has urged restraint, but progress remains elusive.
Meanwhile, other global events continue to unfold. In Canada, a 23-year-old man with traumatic injuries was found dead outside a Tim Hortons in Oshawa. A storm destroyed a barn and flipped solar panels north of London, Ontario. Mounties are searching for a missing snowmobiler in northern British Columbia under extreme conditions. A motorcycle was left dangling from a traffic light pole after a crash in B.C. Calgarians experienced the tastes, sights, and sounds of Hong Kong at a weekend event. The Stampeders started preparation for a season they hope ends with hoisting the Grey Cup in Calgary.
Other News Highlights
A body was discovered in water near Petrie Island, prompting a police investigation. The Canadian Tulip Festival kicked off the busy tourism season in Ottawa. A $2.6 billion South Shore future hospital in Quebec faces a doctor shortage, reflecting broader healthcare challenges. Indigenous students will walk the graduation stage in handmade ribbon skirts and shirts. Suspects are sought in a Fort McMurray stunt driving investigation. More than 200 people attended a protest opposing a data centre in Saint John, New Brunswick. The Bluenose II captain celebrated 25 years of steering the historic ship. A plane landed on a Manitoba highway. A Winnipeg man was denied the opportunity to write a police exam over a ceremonial Sikh dagger. The Nanan Academy hosted a STEM showcase at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. The King's Birthday Luncheon was hosted in Regina to honour Canada's monarchy and King Charles III.
In international news, the evacuation of a hantavirus-hit ship began in the Canary Islands. Six people, including two children, were injured in a serious crash in Wellesley Township, Ontario. Saskatoon greenhouses prepared for a busy Mother's Day weekend. Saskatchewan RCMP laid a manslaughter charge in a Turnor Lake homicide. Hospital admissions for flu, RSV, and COVID more than doubled. OPP probed an attempted abduction of a student in northwestern Ontario. A Run for Ovarian Cancer research aimed to increase survival rates. A second MRI machine is coming to Bluewater Health. Gas prices are making the Canadian hobby of boating expensive. Families walked in a Mother's Day March raising awareness of violence against women. A water rescue served as a reminder to wear lifejackets. Chatham-Kent Health Alliance gained a pediatrician. B.C.'s family doctors were honoured at an annual awards ceremony. A final debate was held for B.C. Conservative leadership hopefuls. Passengers from the hantavirus outbreak ship are en route to Canada. In the Kristin Smart case, key questions remain after three decades. The death toll rose to 14 in a Pakistan suicide attack, claimed by a Taliban splinter group.
Political and Business Developments
Outgoing Governor General Mary Simon insisted she took learning French 'seriously.' A bill to help authorities probe online activities raised widespread privacy fears. Canada is doubling down on work to reunite Ukrainian children 'stolen' by Russia, according to Minister Anita Anand. A spike in elder financial abuse renewed calls to designate a trusted contact person. The parent company of Trump's Truth Social reported a $400 million loss. Canada and U.S. stock markets rose amid jobs reports from both countries.
Health and Entertainment
Remaining Canadians aboard the outbreak-hit cruise ship will disembark in Tenerife. Hantavirus cases nearly doubled in Argentina in the past year, with experts blaming climate change. 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' bested 'Mortal Kombat II' at the box office. 'Heated Rivalry' creator Jacob Tierney resisted using a 'shady' t.A.T.u song at first. Marilyn Monroe's hidden world, from jewelry to private letters, heads to auction.
In sports, Real Madrid's Mbappé will miss Sunday's clasico that could seal the Spanish league title for Barcelona. Bobby Cox, manager of the Atlanta Braves' teams that ruled the National League, died at 84. Auger-Aliassime, hampered by a leg injury, was ousted in the Italian Open's second round. A Denver restaurant offers free meals to people grieving their moms this Mother's Day. An American minor league baseball team fetched its own full-time bat dog. The chef with 18 Michelin stars remains largely undiscovered outside France.
Environment and Science
At least three hikers were killed by a volcano eruption on an Indonesian island. A bear attack likely killed a hiker in Glacier National Park for the first time in decades. A parade of ghostly icebergs brought joy and wonder to Newfoundland and Labrador. Birds fear women more than men, even when disguised, a study says. AI isn't actually 'taking' your job; here's what's happening instead. Tech bros say AI may become your friend, but experts explain why it can't.
