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While Hollywood, Canada and other parts of Europe have confronted allegations against powerful men through the #MeToo movement, Italy has become a land where directors and actors facing multiple accusations, or who have been found guilty or civilly liable for sexual assault, continue to work freely.

A charity for Canadian first responders and their families is suing its former CEO and treasurer, alleging massive fraud and misappropriation of donor funds. CBC News has learned that the Hamilton-based Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation quietly ceased operations late last year and is suing former CEO Renee Jarvis and her daughter, former treasurer Kelsey Pitt.

Efforts to locate the bear that attacked a school group near Bella Coola, B.C., last Friday are still underway. The rare attack that injured four people is prompting questions about what should happen to the animal if it's found.

A family medicine clinic in Hudson, Que., west of Montreal, will close citing the implementation of Quebec's controversial Bill 2.

A former City of Surrey finance clerk and part-time pastry chef accused of diverting taxpayer funds to her boutique cake-baking business has been charged with cooking the books at city hall.

A large collection of personal items belonging to legendary Canadian musician Gordon Lightfoot, like awards, instruments and rare photographs, were auctioned off today by A.H. Wilkens in Toronto.

Louis Plamondon is now the longest continuously serving member of Parliament in Canadian history, with his colleagues in the House of Commons honouring him for his record of service.

Officials with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada are looking to track down over 100 works of Indigenous art held in a federal collection that are unaccounted for.

The  chaos of this year's Miss Universe pageant didn't end after Mexico's Fátima Bosch Fernández was crowned the winner last week in a competition plagued by bullying, a hospitalization and allegations of vote rigging. Some contestants have now renounced their titles while other have spoken out about controversies surrounding the event.

The stabbing occurred Wednesday afternoon as an expansion of police safety patrols on the transit system and in Toronto neighbourhoods was being announced.

The groups have sent an open letter urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to rethink proposed restrictions on asylum rules.

The soon-to-be 30-year-old's best season came in 2022 when he was pitching for the White Sox and finished second in voting for the AL Cy Young.

The prime minister said the exchange was "not newsworthy," but confirmed he will meet the president in Washington at next week's FIFA World Cup draw.

Steven Guilbeault has had "candid" conversations with the prime minister since Tuesday, when he first saw the draft of an impending deal to set conditions for federal support of a new Alberta oil pipeline, according to a senior government source.

The government has included the High Speed Rail Network Act within its more than 600-page budget bill.

The CPSC is warning consumers to stop using lithium-ion batteries in certain models of Rad Power Bikes e-bikes due to fire risks, following 31 reported incidents.

The fiscal watchdog warned the province continues to face economic uncertainty as workers in auto, machinery, and metal products grapple with 20,600 fewer jobs compared to two years ago.

Independent grocery stores had warned they would stop selling beer and wine as of Jan. 1 if they had to take empties, citing concerns of food safety, logistics, and costs.

Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the blaze spread across multiple buildings in a housing complex in Tai Po district.

Trump orders more troops to Washington and says immigration enforcement will be expanded after officials identify the suspect as an Afghan national

Ethan Dietz died Tuesday after he was injured during the second half of a game Saturday in Texas, school said in statement

Soldiers say they have formed ‘High Military Command for the Restoration of Order’ and would be in charge until further notice

A judge on Wednesday dismissed the Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and others after the prosecutor who took over the case said he would not pursue the charges.

Two members of the National Guard were shot in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday near the White House, putting the building into lockdown with President Donald Trump away in Florida.

Enhanced Games plans to offer what it calls consumer health products in early 2026

Government agency accidentally uploaded detailed analysis several hours before Chancellor of the Exchequer unveiled budget

Suspect is believed to be an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in September, 2021

At The Gentle Barn in Tennessee, the farm’s founder says the big birds can make great cuddle buddies

Decision is stinging defeat for District Attorney Fani Willis, who lost control of the case amid ethics complaints by defense lawyers

Global Affairs estimates there are about 300,000 Canadian citizens in Hong Kong, making them the biggest Canadian diaspora outside the United States.

Businesses outside the United States, including in Canada, are seeing a drop in American customers during the holidays because of the added costs from tariffs and other fees.

The blaze started mid-afternoon local time, and after nightfall authorities upgraded it to a level 5 alarm, the highest level of severity.

Jakkaphong 'Anne' Jakrajutatip failed to appear as required in a Bangkok court and is considered a flight risk.

Taiwan announced it will spend US$40 billion on new military purchases, including an air defence system, amid pressure from the U.S. to increase defence spending.

In a matter of days, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll vaulted to a key negotiator in the Trump administration's push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

The far-right former president had been under house arrest since August and was taken in on Saturday after trying to break his ankle monitor.

Canadian beekeepers are calling on Ottawa to halt all imports of bees from outside North America to prevent the spread of a parasitic mite that can devastate bee colonies.

The two men and two women taken into custody are from the Paris region and range in age from 31 to 40, said prosecutor Laure Beccuau.

Sen. Pauline Hanson walked into the Senate wearing a burqa to protest fellow senators' refusal to consider her bill that would ban the burqa in public places.

At least 55 people were killed in the deadliest fire in Hong Kong in nearly 70 years. Firefighters have extinguished the blaze in half of the buildings.

The police said that building materials used by the company for the work at Wang Fuk Court may not have been up to fire safety standards. The police did not identify the company or who was arrested.

“’Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and in your parents’ house, they put the Peloton in your old bedroom, so you’re sleeping on the couch,” Fallon mused.

The pontiff begins a trip to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday — the first foreign voyage of his papacy, and his biggest test yet.

The N.I.H. director has learned all the wrong lessons from Covid.

The comments came to light after an audiotape was released, tied to a lawsuit filed by a former employee.

The Biden administration set up the initiative after the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan in August 2021 for those who assisted U.S. troops.

The best way to honor Charlie Kirk is not to criminalize speech.

The White House envoy’s conversation suggests that President Trump is determined to make a deal to end the war in Ukraine, even if it is mostly on Russia’s terms.

The Dominican leader, Luis Abinader, said the Pentagon could use restricted areas within the San Isidro Air Base and Las Américas International Airport for refueling and transporting equipment and technical personnel.

Chinese entrepreneurs have ramped up their charitable commitments in recent years to heed Beijing's call to put social responsibility before profits.

Alibaba, like other tech giants such as Meta, are betting that smart glasses could be the next big consumer device after the smartphone.

China's Anta Sports is among a number of firms looking to buy the German athletic brand, according to a media report.

Overnight, shares of artificial intelligence player Oracle boosted major U.S. averages after Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its bullish stance on the name.

Grid congestion and tough sustainability regulations are barriers to a rapid AI built-out, but these challenges benefit Europe in the long-run.

India rolled out its second big reform in the span of less than 90 days, as it looks to attract investment amid continued pressure from U.S. tariffs

There's been little official comment from Moscow regarding a revised U.S.-brokered peace plan for Ukraine.

While manufacturers find some relief from the trade pact, weak domestic demand and uncertainties in global trade continue to cast a shadow over the outlook.

For all the worries about a bubble in U.S. AI spending, capital flows into China's tech sector is far less, pushing startups to do more with less.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee's ruling ends the final case against Trump that remained unresolved after he returned to the White House.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee ordered inspections of all Hong Kong public housing undergoing significant renovations in light of the devastating fires.

Police arrested three people for alleged manslaughter in connection to the blaze at Wang Fuk Court in the Tai Po district. At least 279 remain missing.

A deluge in Thailand is the latest in a string of deadly weather across Southeast Asia.

Classified findings by the State Department’s inspector general say hundreds of potential human rights violations are awaiting the U.S. government’s review.

The ruling does not force member states to legalize same-sex marriages, but it says they must honor those granted elsewhere.

Americans and Russians have faced the same problem in recent years.

Envoy Steve Witkoff, who in new phone leaks appears to have advised Russia on negotiations, heads to Moscow next week to discuss the peace plan.

Here’s what to know about hostages and others whose bodies have been returned by Hamas to Israel, and those who remain in Gaza.

We’re tracking what happened to the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, from Israel.

Rather than his native Chicago or adopted Peru, Pope Leo XIV is making his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, putting him on tricky terrain shared by Muslims and Jews.

Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool tell BBC Sport about finishing the year as the world's top-ranked doubles pairing - and why British doubles is in such good shape.

The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire.

Before he ploughed his car into the parade, Paul Doyle was considered a steady, dependable family man.

The chancellor's Budget contained a slew of measures which will impact young people specifically.

The alleged gunman in the Washington shooting is an Afghan national who entered the US in September 2021.

Great Britain's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Thursday was on, then off, and now back on - but amid turmoil and 'civil war', how did we get here?

England add training sessions to their schedule in Brisbane following their hammering by Australia in the first Ashes Test.

Fake football kits can be as much as £70 cheaper than the real deal, but experts have raised concerns they could be harmful.

A year on from a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel is continuing attacks on what it says are Hezbollah's efforts to recover from their war.

In a Budget dogged by months of leaks, Labour hopes its big tax and spend plans pay off.

Pope Leo XIV will make a notable departure from his predecessors in the first foreign trip of his pontificate

The group is facing higher staff bills, property taxes and a hit from the new tourist tax.

President Donald Trump rages at shooting of two Guardsmen in nation’s capital on eve of Thanksgiving

The president had called for authorities to re-examine Afghan immigrants who entered the country during the Biden administration

Drivers can expect delays until 1pm

Tom Phillips forced his children to live in remote campsites, without access to education or healthcare

Kwang Kyung Yoo would send fake emails to himself to impress his wife

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Witkoff's leaked call has triggered outrage from Republican lawmakers who say he 'can't be trusted'

Reeves admits Budget will mean working people will have to ‘contribute a bit more’ - but denies breaking manifesto pledge