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Sunday, April 12, 2026 · 173 stories
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened an immediate blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following failed negotiations with Iran. An Iranian official accused the U.S. of making excessive demands during the talks.
An 80-year-old woman sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Prince Arthur Avenue and Avenue Road area around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The driver remained at the scene, and the woman was transported to hospital.
Two Toronto police officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries while arresting a suspect during an assault investigation at an apartment building near Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue in North York early Sunday morning. One officer was transported to a hospital for treatment, and the suspect is a 39-year-old male.
Following the collapse of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz. This action is expected to worsen global oil and fuel shortages.
An Israeli air strike in Lebanon killed an infant girl during her father's funeral, with Israeli operations in Lebanon having resulted in over 2,000 fatalities including 165 children. Canada has condemned the strikes and called for Hezbollah to disarm, while Iran seeks a ceasefire as part of talks with the United States.
A potential U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would halt nearly 2 million barrels per day of Iranian oil exports, further squeezing global supply. Since the conflict began, daily ship transits through the critical waterway have dropped dramatically from a normal level of about 135 to single digits on most days, though some sanctioned vessels and those from nations with Iranian permission continue to cross.
The U.S. Navy will immediately begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint handling about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas. This action follows failed peace talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in Islamabad and will likely exacerbate global oil shortages while severing a key financial lifeline for Iran.
The U.S. military announced it will begin blockading all ships entering or departing Iranian ports on Monday, following the collapse of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan. The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations, while allowing ships not bound for Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated they have full control of the strategic waterway and warned of a firm response to any military vessels approaching it.
Israeli military operations continue across Lebanon, with the Lebanese territory remaining an active battlefield. The Lebanese Prime Minister has accused Israel of violating international law, while highlighting the asymmetry between state authority and non-state actors within the country.
Sergio Garcia received a warning during the Masters final round for damaging equipment and the course. He broke his driver against a cooler and tore up a tee box during a display of frustration.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured left big toe, becoming the 10th player sidelined for the team this season. The team has selected Eloy Jiménez from triple-A Buffalo to join the major-league roster as they adjust their lineup.
The Toronto Raptors have secured a playoff spot. Forward Scottie Barnes expressed relief and anticipation for playing postseason games in front of home fans.