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The EU elections come to an end today. Projections show gains for conservative and far-right parties. Also: U.S. president Joe Biden just wrapped up his visit to France - trying to convince world leaders the United States is still a reliable ally. And: Even the Stanley Cup finals can't compel Calgary Flames fans to root for the Oilers.

Four Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 attacks are now free after a raid by the Israeli military. The Hamas-run health ministry says hundreds of people were killed during the operation. Also: The political fallout continues for British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak days after he left D-Day commemorations in northern France early. And: The Stanley Cup final begins tonight. Edmonton Oilers are in Florida for Game 1 against the Panthers.

Calgary is warning residents to cut water usage, or risk running out. Repair crews are working around the clock to find the source of a break in a crucial water main.
Also: War, violence, and food insecurity are gripping Sudan. This week more than 100 people were killed in what is being described as a massacre. UN officials say nearly 10 million people have been displaced because of the civil war.
And: It’s been more than three decades since a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup. Starting with game one of the finals tomorrow, the Edmonton Oilers are vying to break that long, dry streak. Some Canadian fans are in Florida for a chance to see hockey history unfold in person. Plus: Can I buy a vowel? Not anymore. At least, not from Pat Sajak. The Wheel of Fortune host is retiring after 41 years, and more than eight thousand episodes.

Veterans were joined by world leaders including Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. With threats to democracy on the rise again, leaders had a message about the state of the world. And: Parliamentarians grapple with the fallout of a redacted committee report that alleges some Canadian politicians collaborated with foreign governments. Opposition parties are pressing the government to release the names of those MPs. But it doesn’t look like that is going to happen. Plus: They’re big. They bite. And they can fly. Joro spiders are on the move in the United States. Will they eventually make their way to Canada?

It finally happened. The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates for the first time in four years. Many borrowers are relieved and hoping for more cuts in the future.
And: The EU's climate change monitoring service says the global average temperature for the last 12 months was the highest on record. Despite calls for urgent action, we don’t seem to be listening. Plus: It’s been 80 years since allied soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy. For most attending today’s commemoration in France they have no living memory of the war. But for a dwindling number of veterans facing a world still engulfed in conflict, paying tribute to their fallen comrades is as important today as it has ever been.

Online streaming services operating in Canada will have to contribute five per cent of their Canadian revenues to support domestic media. That’s about $200 million each year. Some of the money will go to local and Indigenous media. And: You may not know that when you file a complaint with the Canadian Transportation Agency and win your case, you could still wind up in court. Changes to the law make it easier for airlines to challenge rulings – potentially dragging passengers into legal battles. Plus: Even though he has declared victory, Indian Prime Minister Modi didn’t get the absolute majority he wanted. Some analysts are suggesting that he needs to step away from identity-driven politics.