In Pompeii, ancient graffiti depicting daily life is being revealed thanks to modern technology

The walls of a corridor that once linked two theatres in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii hold hundreds of inscriptions made by residents before Mount Vesuvius erupted almost 2,000 years ago. An international research team is now using a very modern technique to bring them to life.
Canada's mixed 4x400m relay team qualifies for 2027 athletics worlds in national record time

Make it five relay teams that will represent Canada at the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Its 4x400-metre squad clinched a spot Sunday following four others a day earlier. Watch final-day coverage from Gaborone, Botswana on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.
I didn't want to become my alcoholic father. I know, for better or worse, I never will be

Fernanda Rodriguez got a shocking call from her father when she was just nine — a call that opened her eyes to the many challenges her father faced when it came to alcoholism and depression. As she grew older, she was able to see that he persevered through difficulties to be present for her as much as he could be.
As Carney visits Armenia, experts urge deeper Canada ties in the Caucasus

Mark Carney is expected to spend the bulk of his few hours in Armenia engaging with European leaders, but experts say he has momentum to build ties with Yerevan and the rest of the Caucasus as well, something first undertaken by Trudeau.
Cherie DeVaux becomes 1st female trainer to win Kentucky Derby as Golden Tempo takes 152nd edition

Cherie DeVaux made history on Saturday as the first woman to train the winner of the Kentucky Derby, as Golden Tempo charged from the back of the pack and charged down the stretch to get to the finish line first in the biggest event in horse racing.
Two Canadians on aid boats intercepted by Israel have been released, organizers say

A spokesperson for a group trying to break the Israeli navy blockade of Gaza to deliver aid says two Canadians who were detained by Israel in the Mediterranean Sea have been released.
Jailed Nobel laureate's life at risk if she is not released from Iranian custody, Nobel committee chief says

The head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Saturday the life of jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was in the hands of the Iranian authorities after her health "deteriorated seriously," and called for her to be released to her dedicated medical team.
Alex Zanardi, auto racing champion who won Paralympic gold between life-altering crashes, dead at 59

Alex Zanardi, the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist whose career was marked by two life-altering accidents, has died. He was 59.
Metro Vancouver is running out of drinking water — and the solutions are interesting

Despite being one of the wettest regions on Earth, climate change and high demand are expected to worsen water supply over the next century in Metro Vancouver.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford talks tariffs, quotes Reagan in Michigan university grad speech

Ontario Premier Doug Ford delivered a commencement speech at a U.S. university Saturday, touching on the close ties between Canadians and Americans, as well as the risk imposed by tariffs.