Car thieves are getting creative with how they offload stolen vehicles. Many are still exported out of the country, but police say criminal syndicates are increasingly selling them here in Canada – often to unsuspecting buyers. Plus: With Joe Biden’s signature on a new bill, the clock is ticking on TikTok’s continued operation in the U.S. Also: Morning rush hour in central London turned into a chaotic scene with five escaped military horses running frantically through the streets.

It’s been 200 days since October 7th – the day Hamas militants charged into Israel, murdering and abducting hundreds. Hamas is still holding more than 100 hostages. Aviva Siegel was a hostage for 51 days. She talks about her ordeal, fears for her husband and the sexual violence experienced by female captives. And: An international meeting begins in Ottawa with one goal: a global treaty to reduce plastic waste. Plus: An Alberta couple faces financial ruin after being scammed out of hundreds of...

The first witness in Donald Trump’s trial took the stand. The former president is facing 34 charges of falsifying business records to pay hush money to adult entertainment star Stormy Daniels. Plus: Columbia University cancels in-person classes and police arrest more than 100 students, amid campus protests over the war in Gaza. Also: More than 18 million in Sudan face starvation. Millions have been forced from their homes in the year-long civil war. But international attention and aid are...

A Toronto jury acquits Umar Zameer of first-degree murder charges - in the death of a police officer. Also: The historic hush money trial of Donald Trump is set to begin on Monday. We'll give you a preview of the opening arguments. Plus: The work of an artist from Hamilton, Ontario is on display at the Venice Art Biennale - illuminating history with brightly coloured beads.

The U.S. House of Representatives approves billions in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - ending a months long political dead-lock. Also: Millions of soccer fans will be heading to Germany this summer for the 2024 European Football Championship. But the huge numbers are causing the country to beef up its security. Plus: A major chess tournament is happening in Toronto. We'll tell you how the centuries old game is gaining popularity among young people.

Israel’s strike inside Iran. Plus: A golden retriever named Stella makes legal history in British Columbia. A new law means she was treated as more than property in a custody fight. Also: With the Paris Olympics just a few months away, organizers have unveiled plans to transform the sports landscape, using artificial intelligence. It could change everything from judging, to international scouting.

The U.S. and U.K. announce new sanctions against Iran, as the west tries to show it has a coordinated strategy to deal with the Islamic Republic. Also: Cancer screening guidelines are long out of date, says a group of experts. And they claim the independent body responsible for updating them isn’t listening. Plus: The largest election in world history begins Friday in India. Almost a billion people are registered to vote over the next six weeks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third...

Police make arrests connected to a dramatic gold heist at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport last year. The gold is still missing, and police are still searching for suspects. And you might be surprised to hear who has been arrested so far. Also: A rain bomb hits Dubai and the surrounding desert kingdoms. Two years of rain in a couple of days has turned roads into rivers and airport runways into lakes. Plus: Private eye clinics are charging for surgeries that are already covered by...

Ottawa unveils a budget aimed at millennials and gen Z. Amid the promises… a plan to recoup the costs with economic growth and taxes on the wealthy. Plus: The UK is one step closer to passing a lifetime smoking ban for those aged 15 and younger. The UK could become the first country to make cigarette sales illegal for an entire generation. Also: The Olympic countdown has begun. 100 days until the Paris games begin. Canadian athletes are showing off their stylish new kits and getting excited...

Israel’s war cabinet meets to respond to Iran’s missile and drone attack. World leaders urge restraint. And: Jury selection at Donald Trump’s long-awaited hush money trial in New York. Many jurors were quickly dismissed after they said they could not be fair or impartial. Plus: Oceans around the world are experiencing a mass coral bleaching event. The water is too hot, and the coral is turning white, or even dying.

Israel is weighing its options on how to respond to a drone and missile attack from Iran - as other world leaders work to figure out how to prevent further escalation. Also: Tuesday's federal budget is expected to include billions of dollars to tackle the housing crisis. But how will Ottawa pay for its ambitious goals? Plus: We talk to one Olympic hopeful in Lethbridge, Alberta - who is striking a balance between athletics and motherhood.

Iran has begun an extensive drone attack on Israel - as retaliation over an air strike that killed top Iranian commanders. Also: Chaos and fear in an Australian shopping centre - as six people are killed in a mass stabbing attack. Plus: A group of Canadian teens has been recruited as online fact checkers to help Tik Tok users separate truth from falsehoods.

A failed attempt in B.C. to rescue an orphaned orca from a lagoon where it’s been trapped for weeks. Also: Warnings of an imminent attack on Israel from Iran are stoking tensions in the Middle East. Travel advisories are being issued as militaries are placed on high alert. Plus: A study finds no evidence COVID vaccines cause sudden cardiac death or other fatal heart problems in young people.

Ottawa is promising measures to tackle the housing crisis. But the policies may not get to the heart of the problem. Also: Tension between Israel and Iran has diplomats scrambling to de-escalate a conflict that risks throwing the region into chaos. Plus: A star athlete in the 70s, a celebrity in the 80s, and an accused murder in the 90s, OJ Simpson has died. And: Rescuers in BC are trying to come up with a plan to save an orphaned orca whale stuck in an inlet.

Is interest rate relief in sight? For the first time in two years, the Bank of Canada is talking about lowering interest rates. Also: Canada’s wildfire season will start sooner this year and last longer. Planning is underway to prepare for a hot dry summer. Plus: Another Boeing whistleblower steps forward with allegations about the Dreamliner and 777 planes. He says they were improperly manufactured and could break apart, allegations strenuously denied by Boeing.

A landmark ruling by a top European court says Switzerland violated the rights of more than 2,000 senior women by not doing enough to protect them from climate change. The judgment could affect other climate cases going through the courts. Also: The parents of a Michigan high school shooter have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Plus: A Toronto lab is under scrutiny for providing incorrect paternity test results.

Millions looked skyward today at one of the biggest events on the celestial calendar. For the lucky ones, the solar eclipse meant darkness in the mid-afternoon and the sight of the sun disappearing behind the moon’s shadow. Also: Canada lays out plans to modernize Canada’s military at a cost of billions of dollars, but fails to meet a NATO commitment of 2% of GDP. Plus: Boeing is under pressure after a piece of another passenger plane fell off during flight.

It's been six months since Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7th. After months of fighting and thousands dead, peace in the region still seems a long way off. Also: The federal government's dental care plan will soon provide coverage for some seniors without private insurance - but there are still many dentists who haven't signed up to take part in the program. Plus: An exhibit in Rome is giving people a taste of history - displaying a range of food menus from around the world.

After the body of an Israeli hostage was found in southern Gaza - pressure is growing on all sides to broker a ceasefire. Also: Ukrainian officials say the city of Kharkiv is the likely target of a new Russian offensive. Canada and other NATO members are stepping up aid for Ukraine - despite delays in the U.S. Plus: Six years after the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, one of the surviving members has qualified for this summer's Paralympics.

Israel takes action against military officers for Monday's attack that killed seven aid workers. Humanitarian aid to Gaza increases after pressure from the United States. Also: Anger in the streets of Iran, as funerals are held for military leaders assassinated in an apparent Israeli airstrike. The strike could prompt a military response from Tehran. Plus: A look into why the youth unemployment rate is double the national average.

The United States is demanding “concrete and tangible steps” from Israel to protect civilians in Gaza. And: Canada’s influence in the NATO military alliance may be waning. Plus: Sales are down, and now Ford is delaying the start of EV production at its plant in Oakville by two years.

At the foreign interference inquiry, politicians including former Conservative party leader Erin O’Toole say they were targeted by the Chinese government. Also: The Canadian aid worker killed in Gaza was a new father and an Afghan war veteran. Plus: Some of the biggest names in music have signed an open letter calling for more protections against the predatory use of artificial intelligence.

World leaders express outrage over Israel’s drone strike on an aid convoy that killed seven workers, including a Canadian. The convoy had clearance from the Israeli army to travel along the route. Israel calls the deaths unintentional, but a chill has descended on the aid community trying to provide humanitarian assistance in a desperate situation. Also: Another announcement from the federal government leading up to this month’s budget. This time… $6 billion for housing. Plus: The comedy...

One billion dollars for a national school food program. After promising it for years, the federal government committed the money today. But, will it make a difference? Also: protesting the carbon tax, as a new charge comes into effect today. Despite the rebates to cover the cost, there is anger from coast to coast. Plus: An investigation into the origins of the so-called Havana syndrome targeting American and Canadian diplomats points the finger at a Russian intelligence unit.