Russian officials say Putin was not present at the time and that there were no other casualties. Video of the aftermath appeared to show part of the building’s roof on fire, right beneath the fluttering Russian flag. Moscow says Ukraine is behind the drone attacks, though an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied the country’s military or intelligence services were responsible. “If they did it, the main reason would have been to provoke (Putin) to do something more than the Russian state has done (so far),” he said. The bombing was an embarrassment for Moscow, but also a military setback, since Crimea is a supply hub and staging area for Russian forces.

Here’s what you need to know about the Blue Jays’ 8-3 loss to the Red Sox in Boston on Wednesday:ComebackerThe Jays had a 2-0 lead with Alek Manoah cruising in the fourth inning, then everything changed in a heartbeat. line drive to hit Manoah on the inside of the left leg, just below the knee. Before he was hit by the line drive, Manoah held the Sox to a single and a walk in 12 plate appearances. Starting with Kirk throwing away the Devers deflection, the Jays made three errors over a span of eight Boston hitters across the fourth and fifth innings. PositivesIt wasn’t all bad for the Jays as their losing streak hit a season-high four games.

Given the growing importance of satellite systems in daily life, a Finnish report released on Wednesday recommends establishing a space situational awareness centre to effectively monitor and respond to any disruptions. Establishing a national space situational awareness centre would enable Finland to more effectively monitor and respond to near-space issues as they occur, the report said. “The Finnish centre for space situational awareness would provide and disseminate this information to the Defence Forces, to other authorities and to companies critical to security of supply as well as to universities and research institutes. Knock-on effects of a space centre include promoting Finnish research, and being eligible to apply for space related research funding from the EU and the European Space Agency. The report recommends the centre be established by 2026.

The new hiking and biking trail network on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula would stretch from Parson's Pond to L'Anse aux Meadows and on to Roddickton. (Cegli/Shutterstock - image credit)The Newfoundland and Labrador government could soon build a new 850-kilometre trail network on the Northern Peninsula, according to a draft plan obtained by CBC/Radio-Canada. The Great Coastal Trail would be almost three times as long as the East Coast Trail. Another 350 kilometres of trails linking L'Anse aux Meadows to Roddickton, a town to the southeast, would be constructed during the project's second phase. Provincial Tourism Minister Steve Crocker was not available for an interview Tuesday, but a spokesperson said the draft plan is subject to change.

Edmonton—It was a ruling that was always going to cast a shadow over UCP Leader Danielle Smith. Pastor Artur Pawlowski was at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade last year to support protesters decrying COVID-19 public health measures. His case was thrust into the public spotlight after a phone call between him and Smith was publicized by the Alberta NDP in March. She was asked if Smith should publicly address the Pawlowski ruling, which had not come down when she gave her response. As for what effect the Pawlowski ruling may have on the campaign, Myatt said it will likely be muted.

The Conservative Party of Canada is engaged in some political theatre right now with a “Defund the CBC” campaign. The CBC paused activity on its corporate and news accounts on Twitter, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Poilievre of running “to American billionaires” to attack the CBC. The call to defund the CBC (Poilievre has suggested he’d preserve French services) is a cornerstone of the populist strategy of the Conservative Party. When CBC president and CEO Catherine Tait told the Globe and Mail that Poilievre’s “Defund the CBC” platform was a fund-raising “slogan,” Conservative MP Marty Morantz tweeted, “The head of the CBC is now publicly bashing the Conservative Party of Canada. CBC bias is now on full display.”Think of the CBC and the Conservative Party as two punch-drunk boxers in a round-after-round clinch, going back decades.

Listen:Listen here or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Stay updated on episodes via our Twitter page. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can at thestar.com/subscribingmatters. Please take five minutes to complete this podcast survey for a chance at a $100 gift card. David Miller draws on his experience as Toronto mayor (and on lessons learned in the schoolyard for how to confront bullies) to offer his perspective on the way ahead, the power of a mayoral mandate and where to find a sense of optimism for the city.

Porsche left covered in trash after parking outside fire stationDuration: 00:46A Porsche owner in Chongqing, China got a rude awakening after parking his vehicle in the driveway of a fire station. Disgruntled residents piled trash on his vehicle in retaliation for his reckless parking.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Kids Book Club Live is heading to the Whitehorse Public Library on Wednesday, May 10. CBC Kids hosts Janaye and Gary the Unicorn will share their love of reading at a free special event. The visit will include musical story times featuring special guest authors Georgette McLeod, author of Shëtsey (My Grandpa) and Tedd Tucker, author of The Yukon Alphabet Book. Musical story time events will start at 10:30 am and 1:15 pm, followed by a meet and greet with the hosts and authors. CBC Kids’ mandate is to inform, enlighten and entertain Canadian kids from ages two to 13 and their caregivers on CBC TV, CBC Gem, cbckids.ca and cbckidsnews.ca.

Here’s what’s happening in Toronto for the coronation, where you can watch and how you can take part in the events. However, coronation events are scheduled for that entire weekend, the Star’s Joshua Chong reported in his comprehensive guide to the coronation. City of Toronto eventsAs part of the National Illumination Initiative, the City of Toronto will illuminate local landmarks emerald-green to mark the coronation. At Coronation Park near Ontario Place, the city will also commemorate the coronation by planting a ceremonial oak tree and raising the Canadian Coronation Flag. Gala Coronation Concert at St. James CathedralThe choir of St. James Cathedral is marking the coronation of King Charles III with a concert — which people can attend for $28 — featuring the “Coronation Anthems” performed by their choir and a professional orchestra at 7:30 p.m. on May 6.

One week after Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio were abruptly terminated and their radio show “The OG” was canceled by Capitol Broadcasting Company’s radio division, the two have launched their own podcasting company. The OG Live Podcast Co., run by Ovies, Giglio and partner Demetri Ravanos, debuted an abbreviated version of their new show Wednesday morning. The new show, called “Ovies & Giglio” will record three times a week — on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings — and release a podcast along with content on a YouTube channel. “We’re going to try to do what we’ve been doing, only on our own,” Giglio told The News & Observer. Ovies told The News & Observer this week that he and Giglio will try to do everything they’ve been doing, just this time without the radio.

© Provided by Financial Post Tim Hortons increased sales by about 11 per cent to US$1.73 billion in the first quarter compared with the first quarter of 2022. Restaurant Brands International Inc. increased total quarterly sales by nearly US$974 million, pushing the total to US$9.8 billion across its four fast-food brands — Tim Hortons , Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Firehouse Subs. In its first round of reporting, in February, RBI revealed the average Tim Hortons restaurant made $220,000 in annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Tim Hortons increased sales by about 11 per cent to US$1.73 billion in the first quarter compared with the first quarter of 2022, when COVID-19 was still impacting traffic and sales in the food service. The pandemic-induced shift to working from home dealt a serious blow to Tim Hortons, which depended on morning commuters for a significant part of its business.

'Devoted' Dad, 49, Dies from Injuries 8 Days After Getting Stuck in Cave at Indoor Rock Climbing CenterDuration: 01:02"It became apparent that the injuries were severe and he would not be able to survive," said Carl O'Keeffe's sister

A Toronto Blue Jays fan has won a life-changing prize — if they can be found, that is. The Jays Care Foundation, which runs the team’s 50/50 prize draws, is looking for the winner of the $2.9 million prize. Jays’ fans have contributed to massive 50/50 jackpots in the past, including some of the largest in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Last fall, a Kitchener man took home a $3.9 million prize — the largest 50/50 jackpot total in MLB history, the foundation said. That prize broke the Jays’ previous record of $1.96 million in 2021.

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Flooding forces hundreds of evacuations from Quebec towns” – below is their description. Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes and several towns have declared states of emergency after heavy rain led to widespread flooding in Quebec. Search efforts are still underway for two firefighters swept away by flood waters but conditions are difficult. CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Please note comments are moderated before publication.