U.S. Capitol on lockdown after security incident
The vehicle hit a barricade just outside the Senate, on a street that had recently been reopened after the January 6 insurrection. She says the suspect then exited the vehicle with a knife and lunged at the officers.

Ontario to begin 4-week lockdown Saturday across 34 public health units
In addition, Ford says the government is doing everything they can to keep kids in class. "This is a top priority", said Ford. Essential stores will remain open at 50 percent capacity and non-essential retail can operate at 25 percent capacity.

Ontario going into a month-long 'shutdown' Saturday
Variants of concern are fueling a third wave of the pandemic in Ontario, leading to more hospitalizations and ICU admissions. Essential stores will remain open at 50 percent capacity and non-essential retail can operate at 25 percent capacity.

Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders found guilty
Critics, including Western governments, have condemned the arrests of Lee and other democrats amid the ongoing crackdown. Earlier this week Chinese leaders also passed a new law governing Hong Kong's already limited local elections.

'No evidence' to limit use of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
The Lower Mainland, where the vaccines are being offered, is also the highest transmission area, Dix said. She also noted over-the-counter medication can also result in blood clots such as birth control pills.

Investigation begins into how ship got stuck on Suez Canal
The Suez Canal provides one of Egypt's main sources of income , alongside tourism and remittances from expatriates. The delay almost doubled rates for oil product tankers.

Derek Chauvin is on trial for George Floyd's death
He rejected defence suggestions that he and other bystanders' interactions with police had been threatening to the officers there. The bodycam footage continues until an ambulance arrives and takes an unconscious Floyd to hospital, where he was declared dead.

"Quality" issue at Baltimore vaccine plant delays some of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine
J&J didn't immediately offer an explanation as to why CDC data show just 6.8 million doses having been delivered to states. The company also said the batch "was never advanced to the filling and finishing stages of our manufacturing process".

France heads back into lockdown amid surge of Covid-19 cases
This is now expected to last until May 2, though it will be less restrictive than the first full lockdown at this time a year ago .

Ford Issues Warning Ahead of Easter Long Weekend
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) sent a memo to principals on Monday, telling them to be prepared for the possibility they may not return to in-class learning after the break.

No lawsuits or claims for Suez blockage yet, shipowner says
The owners and insurers of the ship could be looking at claims totalling millions of dollars, Reuters reported. The canal was reopened for traffic Monday directly after the Ever Given was anchored at the Great Bitter Lake.

COVID:19 - Would you like to know the origins of the pandemic?
And the report said the possibility that the coronavirus originated from a leak at a laboratory was "extremely unlikely". It also pointed out that "antibodies to bat coronavirus proteins have been found in humans with close contact to bats".

Woman Presents Photographic Evidence of Andrew Cuomo Kissing Her Without Consent
That voicemail contained an invitation for Vill to attend another press conference with Cuomo-this time without her husband. Allred showed off photos of the governor's visit, including a still shot from video showing Cuomo leaning in for a kiss.

Canadian panel recommends AstraZeneca pause for under 55
Ontario announced Monday afternoon it will suspend the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine among younger patients below the age of 55. Anyone who begins to see these symptoms, starting four days or more after vaccination, should seek immediate medical attention.

EXPLAINER: Pandemic shapes ex-officer's trial in Floyd death
Outside the courthouse in downtown Minneapolis, Mr Floyd's family said the trial would have broader implications for America. The courthouse in central Minneapolis has been fortified with concrete barriers, fencing, and barbed and razor wire.