Daily Briefing — 2026-04-28
World News Highlights
Global headlines today include diplomatic developments, security incidents, and royal engagements.
No way to raise Mandelson concerns, former senior official says: Sir Philip Barton says he was worried Lord Mandelson’s links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "could be a problem". (BBC)
UK and US always find ways to come together, King to tell Congress: King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday at a time of diplomatic tensions between London and Washington. (BBC)
Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow joke: In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow". (BBC)
Man admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna: The state prosecutor told the court that police found an almost completed bomb in a search of the man’s house. (BBC)
Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade: The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade. (BBC)
Canada News
Canadian news covers economic updates, public safety concerns, and political developments.
Liberals promise improved bottom line in spring economic update: (CBC)
How some Toronto homeowners are protecting themselves amid rise of home invasions: Security film, which strengthens window glass making it harder to break, is just one of a number of steps Toronto homeowners have been taking to make their houses more difficult to break into, following a rise in brazen home invasions in the last few years in the city. (CBC)
Conspiracy theories abound in aftermath of White House correspondents’ dinner shooting: (CBC)
Montreal’s vacant building bylaw was created to hold owners accountable. But is it working?: If a building is empty for more than a year, owners in Montreal must register it. But uptake is slow. Less than 20 per cent of properties are registered as of the end of March 2026. (CBC)
Longtime tenants no longer feel safe in Winnipeg social housing building providing housing to homeless people: Residents in a 55-plus social housing complex on Selkirk Avenue are fed up with safety issues and deteriorating living conditions they say started when tenants with a history of homelessness began moving into the building. (CBC)
Atlantic Canada / Halifax News
Atlantic Canada and Halifax news focuses on local issues, weather, and community events.
Halifax Weather
Current: 2°C, Clear, humidity 85%, wind 11 km/h ENE.
- 2026-04-28: 0°C to 10°C, Sunny
- 2026-04-29: 2°C to 8°C, Partly Cloudy
- 2026-04-30: 2°C to 8°C, Overcast
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AI News
AI industry news features major funding rounds, regulatory decisions, and technological advances.
OpenAI ends Microsoft legal peril over its $50B Amazon deal: OpenAI has resolved legal issues with Microsoft regarding its massive Amazon cloud deal. (TechCrunch)
DeepMind’s David Silver raises $1.1B for AI that learns without human data: The DeepMind co-founder has secured massive funding for his new AI startup. (TechCrunch)
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s briefing.
