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.

As an increase on the federal carbon tax goes into effect on April 1st - some Premiers across the country say many Canadians can't afford it. Also: Pope Francis presides over Easter mass in Rome - amid growing concerns over his health. Plus: A non-profit group in Quebec is hosting social events for seniors to help them avoid isolation.

As mediated ceasefire talks are set to resume - the push to get aid into Gaza grows as the people there face starvation. Also: A U.N. mission is working to restore order in Haiti, where gang violence has overtaken the capital. Plus: We'll tell you about the Canadian basketball players making their mark at the NCAA March Madness tournament.

A major mortgage lender in Canada creates new worries by saying it won’t grant new mortgages for houses near water and at risk of flooding. Also, sea otters are the heroes of an effort to save a coastal marsh from sea rise. Plus, one of Canada’s top baseball pitchers landed a job with a ball team that has him wear hockey gear to the mound. 

School boards take aim at four big social media platforms - launching a multibillion dollar lawsuit claiming they need to mitigate the costs of the mental health impacts. Also: Premiers across the country are raging over the April 1 increase to the carbon tax. The Prime Minister says they aren’t giving Canadians the whole story. Plus: Several arts festivals across Canada have been forced to scale back, or shut down because of inflation, the after-effects of the pandemic and a lack of funding.

Renters were front and centre of a government announcement today, as the Liberals try to court young people. With a federal budget coming, the government is trying to convince Canadians there will be something in it for them. Also: The kinds of animals we share our cities with could change due to climate change. A new Canadian study says pests like ticks and mosquitoes could be more prevalent, while critters like the blue jay may become less common. Plus: A warm winter in many parts of Canada...

It’s a nightmare scenario - you‘re on a bridge and it collapses. That’s what happened in Baltimore overnight. A container ship sent out a distress call before slamming into a bridge at a critical American port. Officials are searching for people that were thrown into the water and answers as to what happened. Also: China reacts to new sanctions and charges that it is involved in cyber-espionage. Plus: Blame climate change for the rising cost of chocolate. The key ingredient in chocolate...

As security conditions deteriorate in Haiti, the Canadian government has begun to evacuate Canadians who want to get out. Armed gangs control many parts of the country, including the airport. Also: the UN Security Council has for the first time passed a motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Plus: Some wins and some losses for Donald Trump in court today. His criminal trial will go ahead in April, but the former President gets a reprieve on how much and...

Russia holds a national day of mourning for the victims of Friday's attack at a Moscow concert hall. While ISIS has claimed responsibility - the Kremlin is placing the blame on Ukraine. Also: Organizations trying to get aid into Gaza face more hurdles - as the federal government is still struggling to get family members of Canadians out of the territory. Plus: Foreign correspondents in Rome are the new tenants of a 16th-century palace - which was once the political headquarters of one of...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is vowing revenge against those who planned and carried out the attack on a concert in Moscow that killed more than 130 people. Also: Canada bids farewell to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney at his state funeral in Montreal. Plus: Ahead of this weekend's Juno awards - artists and filmmakers make the case for why music videos still matter. 

In a video message Catherine the Princess of Wales reveals she has cancer and is undergoing preventative chemotherapy. She is now the second senior royal to be recently diagnosed with cancer. King Charles announced his diagnosis last month. Also: The civil war in Sudan is now the world’s greatest displacement crisis according to the UN. Aid agencies say international support is woefully inadequate for the millions beginning to starve to death. Plus: A new gun problem in Canada. Untraceable...

A 62-year-old man in Boston is the first person to receive a new kidney from a genetically-modified pig. Thousands are waiting for organ transplants, and doctors hope it’s a step toward easing that backlog. Also: Measles vaccines could be hard to get, even if you try to pay out of pocket at a private clinic. The rise in cases this year means supply is being reserved for public immunization programs. Plus: Apple is accused of using illegal tactics to stifle competition.

A chaotic demonstration, and a budget delayed. Fish harvesters protest outside the legislature in St. John’s. And: As the chaos grows in Haiti, Haitians here say Canada should change how it intervenes. Plus: Picturesque Canmore, Alberta could soon have its population nearly doubled, but locals and ecologists say the area is a key habitat for grizzly bears and elk.

Wildfire smoke has pushed Canada to the top of a very bad chart. Compared to the U.S., Canada’s cities were much more polluted last year. Also: Renters find new ways to compete in the toughest rental housing markets. Plus: Adrienne Arsenault rides along in a medical evacuation flight taking Gazans to safety in Doha.

A UN report warns of imminent famine in northern Gaza. Israel’s military raids the territory’s biggest medical facility, saying it has detained dozens and killed a senior Hamas leader. Also: Canada’s parliament votes on motion to recognize Palestinian statehood. Plus: It’s a common problem in the tech world, now it has come to farming: interoperability. What does it mean and what is Canada doing about it?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared victory in the country's election - securing another six years in power. But within Russia and around the world, thousands of people staged resistance - with protests at polling stations and embassies. Also: Hundreds gather in Ottawa for the funeral of the six victims of a mass killing. Plus: The arts and cultural scene of Berlin is heavily funded by the German government. But fall-out over the war in Gaza is threatening its future.

India's next election will begin in April - and polls suggest Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a strong chance of winning a third term. But it may be one of the most divisive elections India has ever seen. Also: One year after a fire in Old Montreal killed seven people - families of the victims are still looking for answers and accountability. Plus: A Canadian photographer documenting the climate crisis is being celebrated in London - but his work is getting mixed reaction from climate...