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A man who has gradually lost his ability to move most of his muscles said the treatment he’s relying on to slow — and even reverse — his degenerative disease is being revoked.

More pistachio and pistachio-containing products have been recalled in Canada over concerns about possible salmonella contamination.

Two people are in critical condition and two others are seriously injured after a reported grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola on British Columbia’s Central Coast, according to emergency officials.

A 1940 self-portrait by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold Thursday for $54.7 million US ($77 million Cdn) at a New York art auction and became the top sale price for a work by any female artist.

B.C. Premier David Eby is sharply criticizing Sask. Premier Scott Moe over supposed “secret conversations” with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ottawa on an energy plan that could include a new oil pipeline to B.C.’s North Coast.

Several men accused Spacey of making unwanted sexual advances during the #MeToo movement. In an interview with The Telegraph, Spacey said the financial hardship that followed has left him without a permanent home. While none of the allegations were proven in court, Spacey says the allegations have kept Hollywood at bay.

It's certainly not the first time U.S. President Donald Trump has insulted a female reporter, but calling Bloomberg's Catherine Lucey 'piggy' on Air Force One, then berating ABC News' Mary Bruce a few days later has raised questions about just how much journalists are expected to tolerate as they do their jobs.

U.S. President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his Oval Office visit after an ABC News reporter asked about his connection to the 2018 assassination of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Andrew Chang breaks down what the exchange highlights about two key relationships: Trump and the media, and the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

Many Alberta workers could no longer be investigated by their licensing bodies for what they say outside of work hours, should the legislature pass a new bill.

The head of the union representing Canada’s border officers is suggesting the government's move toward automating the refugee claimant process is creating security gaps — allegations the Canada Border Services Agency is pushing back against.

The Columbus centre, raised in the GTA, had a hand in all three Columbus goals on the night, including the overtime winner.

The proposal calls for major concessions from Ukraine, including granting Russia some of the major demands it has made repeatedly since launching the full-scale invasion.

Videos show a tractor with a snowplow attached driving through a crowd in front of the U.S. consulate on Tuesday evening. The city confirmed the driver works for one of its snow contractors.

Road closures, TTC adjustments, weather and everything else you need to know about the annual holiday event.

In a unanimous vote, council agreed to remove all plaques, honours and noncritical signage tied to the former royal on city grounds, according to a city press release.

The telecom company said the changes to its team structure are intended to advance its "three-year strategic plan focused on delivering sustainable growth across all key business units."

Auditor general estimates Alberta's failed effort to privatize community lab testing services left taxpayers on the hook for $109 million.

Norwegian company Vianode said it will make synthetic graphite — a key component of lithium ion batteries — in St. Thomas.

Agnesa Shukulli, 25, died after a van driven by her boyfriend was submerged in Lake Ontario.

The proposed changes include removing failed refugee claimants' access to all federal social benefits beyond emergency health care.

The 1940 self-portrait by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold Thursday.

Trump earlier vowed his administration would boycott the summit in Johannesburg

The sale at Sotheby’s in New York also topped Kahlo’s own auction record for a work by a Latin American artist

Prosecutors had accused Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ruiz of using their vehicles to strike and box in Border Patrol agents

U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb concluded that President Donald Trump’s military takeover in Washington, D.C., illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority to direct law enforcement in the district.

Israel may have committed war crimes when expelling 32,000 Palestinians from refugee camps, Human Rights Watch says

The Justice department has 30 days to release Jeffrey Epstein files after President Trump signed the bill Wednesday. The House and Senate passed it earlier in the week.

Fire disrupted United Nations climate talks on Thursday, forcing evacuations of several buildings with just two scheduled days left and negotiators yet to announce any major agreements. Officials said no one was hurt.

U.S. President Donald Trump is accusing half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition 'punishable by DEATH' after the lawmakers called on U.S. military members to uphold the constitution and defy 'illegal orders.'

Military takeover in D.C. violates Constitution and illegally intrudes on local officials’ authority, judge says

The fire was reported in the health and science pavilion on the next-to-last scheduled day of the conference, known as COP30, officials said.

In a video shared on social media, Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry is seen walking across the stage in an orange gown and high heels before falling off the runway.

Carney's visit is aimed at attracting investment from Emirati sovereign wealth funds and the private sector to help diversify Canada's economy in response to U.S. tariffs.

Omar Harfouch formally warned 'all past and current judges' that 'participation in the final jury of Miss Universe may legally implicate them in an act of global-scale fraud.'

About 450 people with assorted roles in Hamas have ties to Canada, Global News has learned.

Travelers and advocates say a rule at WestJet Airlines that prevents passengers from traveling with some wheelchairs is discriminating against people living with a disability.

The Israeli military said it struck a Hamas training compound that was being used to prepare an attack against Israel and its army, allegations that Hamas denied.

International efforts to bring a negotiated end to the war have crumbled, with Putin showing no willingness to order a ceasefire or enter peace talks.

Over the weekend, two tourists staying at the same hotel as the deceased family were hospitalized after displaying symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

A technical issue hitting internet infrastructure firm Cloudflare has sent a ripple effect across parts of the internet Tuesday morning with multiple global outages reported.

More than 100,000 people disappeared during the 13-year civil war. To bring closure to some of their families, the new government faces the challenging task of exhuming remains from scores of burial sites.

“Let’s ride off into the sunset together like Butch Cassidy and the Suntan Kid,” Kimmel said after the president demanded (again) that ABC take him off the air.

A sharp reversal in Asian stocks, after a rally fueled by Nvidia’s strong earnings, underscores how fears of an A.I. bubble are driving broad market swings.

Trump’s show of force toward Venezuela has created a disastrous political trap — for Venezuelans most of all.

Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, is likely to emphasize his history of fighting President Trump, an approach that many Democratic voters say they want their elected officials to take.

Fátima Bosch was crowned in Thailand on Friday. The competition got off to a rocky start this month when she briefly walked out after being scolded by an organizer.

As some lawmakers press U.S. universities to curtail ties with China, a postdoctoral student’s prosecution raises questions about how big the danger actually is.

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, will go to the White House on Friday. The stakes are high for the city.

As the former vice president was honored at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, many eyes were focused on who came — and who did not.

The surrealistic self-portrait was made in 1940, a turbulent year in the Mexican artist’s life as her health and marriage deteriorated.

The package is based on three pillars: addressing rising prices, achieving a strong economy, and strengthening defense and diplomatic capabilities.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's rejection of the AI bubble narrative seemed to reassured investors initially, but their concerns couldn't be repressed for long.

Stocks across the globe have been on a volatile ride this week as AI bubble fears weighed on sentiment.

Exports grew 3.6% year on year compared with expectations of a 1.1% growth by economists polled by Reuters.

The approval marks a major reversal for the U.S., which had previously balked at the idea of direct exports to state-backed AI companies in the Gulf.

Asia markets slumped Friday after SoftBank tumbled more than 10% and stronger-than-expected U.S. hiring cut the odds of a December Federal Reserve rate cut.

Asian chip stocks fell in early trading, tracking Nvidia's losses in the U.S., despite the American AI chip darling posting strong third-quarter earnings. 

Singapore raised its economic growth forecast for the year, citing a better-than-expected expansion in the third quarter despite global trade headwinds.

Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, came in at 3% as expected by economists polled by Reuters.

Holding a weaker passport means costly fees, long waits, endless documents, and humiliating scrutiny — making travel a hassle.

In advance of the G20, South Africa’s president commissioned a report on the state of economic inequality around the world. Its findings were grim.

In a dramatic break, the State Department intends to scrutinize other countries’ abuses by emphasizing entitlements “given to us by God.”

The termination of the agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency follows U.S.- and European-led charges that access has been denied.

Kyiv’s European partners said they should be involved in proposals for the security of Ukraine and Europe, indicating they hadn’t even been briefed on the plan.

Thursday’s announcement by Reliance Industries that it had stopped importing crude oil from Russia was a seemingly significant concession to Washington.

The deaths added to a growing toll of Palestinian casualties since a U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza went into effect last month.

Chinese migrants have created a lively community in the Malian capital of Bamako but the advance of Islamist militants has them questioning their futures.

To join the E.U., candidate countries such as Albania are prosecuting once-powerful politicians, showing that no one is above the law. Defendants see a witch hunt.

A record 13 people have been killed by bears so far this year. Canada, the U.S. and several other nations have issued warnings for citizens traveling in Japan.

The administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal and giving a top military official an unusual diplomatic assignment.

Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.

Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.

The PM accuses Farage of not adequately explain reports of racist comments it is alleged he made while at school.

Kyiv says it is willing to engage with a US-backed draft peace plan aimed at ending the war with Russia.

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

Ice warnings were issued in Scotland, England and Wales for Friday, with temperatures dropping below -11C in Scotland overnight.

David Benavidez talks to BBC Sport about looking to inspire after being an overweight kid at 18st 6lb before his title defence against Britain's Anthony Yarde.

Putin's envoy finds himself under the spotlight over a draft peace plan that emerged after he spent days with Steve Witkoff in Miami.

A scandal-filled pageant season ends with the crowning of a new Miss Universe in Bangkok, Thailand.

Jofra Archer dismisses Jake Weatherald lbw for a duck as Australia fall to 0-1 on the second ball of their innings on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

The chancellor also admitted the government has ‘made a couple of unforced errors’ but insisted it is ‘fighting to win’

Archaeologists in Budapest have unearthed a well-preserved Roman sarcophagus, revealing insights into the life of a young woman from 1,700 years ago

The Office for National Statistics said public sector borrowing stood at £17.4 billion last month, above the £14.4 billion official forecast.

White House confirms US is working on a new peace plan good for both sides, Russia and Ukraine

It’s an issue that isn’t unique to Greece

The unexpected increase comes after experts at Cornwall Insight said they expected prices to fall by 1 per cent

The prime minister has reportedly been given the green light from MI5 and MI6

Damning report finds more than 20,000 lives could have been spared over spring and summer 2020 had restrictions started just seven days earlier

The anonymous survivor has broken almost two decades of silence, having never even spoken to her friends or family about the abuse she endured when she was just 16 years old

Trump will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office today