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While fertility preservation measures like egg freezing are typically presented as another way to give women in elite sport greater freedom to decide if and when to become mothers, some experts and advocates say they're concerned that it could send the message that athletes should delay motherhood.

Twenty-five years after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Shawn Matheson recalls viewing them through two different lenses: as a firefighter in Mississauga, Ont., and as a Canadian reservist. The tragedy would take him to funerals at Ground Zero, foreshadow the war in Afghanistan and reveal the lasting emotional cost borne by soldiers and first responders alike.

OpenAI made waves this week for announcing it had solved a mathematics problem with roots going back 200 years. But almost immediately, two other mathematicians (one of whom works at competitor Anthropic) announced the results might have taken from their own work.

Paris is electric with anticipation for the return of a superstar many thought would be impossible: Céline Dion, who is set to return to the stage Saturday night at Europe's biggest indoor concert venue, Plenitude Arena, to kick off her Paris residency.

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and why they're potentially crucial to how U.S. President Donald Trump wields power in his final two years in the White House.

The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a "calm" and "reassuring" presence for Albertans.

Over four days in Ottawa this week, the independent inquiry held by Conservative MP Dean Allison heard from witnesses who shared their personal stories of vaccine-related injuries.

A riding association in B.C. is calling on the federal Conservative Party to adopt a policy requiring MPs to agree to repay campaign expenses should they cross the floor or choose to sit as an Independent.

Former prime minister Justin Trudeau and his longtime chief of staff, Katie Telford, are swapping the political stage for the entertainment world with the launch of a new media and entertainment production company called Hope & Hard Work.

Cashmere sweaters and Teslas are among the items that are more affordable north of the border

People who have dealt with the President think Carney has recognized that readily giving in doesn’t necessarily result in better treatment

A bipartisan assemblage of Biden, Obama, Bush and Clinton appeared together for a ceremony in New York

What our reporters remember from their time spent covering the Sept. 11 attacks

The boy’s brother and a cousin died sometime after the small boat flipped in frigid water, according to the rescuers

Nearly 13,000 reported cases were tied to multi-state outbreak, representing bulk of unprecedented surge in the parasitic diarrheal illness

The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting two of the country’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn.

Milestone anniversary brought memorial rituals in tribute to a day that about half of U.S. adults remember as the most historic event of their lifetime

The health toll on first responders who rushed to Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 continues to mount. Many have been diagnosed with cancers and other illnesses linked to their exposure to dust, smoke and chemicals, with others not surviving to reach the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Host India will seek to balance its ties with China and Russia against its growing partnerships with the U.S. and other Western powers

Diana turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown.

France's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.

Consumers could be facing higher borrowing costs for longer as bond markets are once again signalling rising economic risk to the finance and investing community.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a beverage "very hot" if it is above 65°C, and says it is “probably carcinogenic” to people.

Footage shared by local authorities shows large sections of the vessel engulfed in flames and survivors being pulled out of the water onto Philippine Coast Guard boats.

Orangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.

The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community or that special circumstances warrant their release, a judge said in her ruling.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of the Bahamas said that neither the aircraft or any associated wreckage or debris have been located.

'It is with great shock and deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic,' Mission Austria announced on its official Facebook page.

The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened an already weakened supply chain.

Silicon Valley’s strange new theology.

The $5,000 election promise shows how afraid Trump really is.

Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.

As the U.S. president heads to his Doonbeg hotel for the Irish Open, locals expressed both appreciation for the resort’s economic benefits and opposition to his politics.

A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.

In a new book, the writers argue that a powerful coalition of “end times fascists” is just fine with the earth’s demise.

Are there everyday activities that you can turn into a walk?

Gas prices are high, mortgage rates are climbing and inflation remains well above target, complicating the president’s midterm appeal.

Researchers at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are increasingly trying to raise awareness about the risks of artificial intelligence.

Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.

On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.

Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.

Russia's war, permanently higher defense spending and uncertainty over U.S. commitments are narrowing the choices facing whoever wins Sunday's election.

CAT bonds, or catastrophe bonds, could bring data center risk to capital markets, with the first dedicated deal potentially emerging within 12 to 18 months.

On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary.

Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.

The decline snapped multiday winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.

The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden to global markets.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a large bank would be sanctioned next week.

The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.

Republican candidates in some of the nation’s most competitive races are treading carefully as local industries brace for President Trump’s tariffs.

Flávio Bolsonaro is now polling evenly with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and prediction markets are favoring the challenger over the incumbent in the October election.

The terror organization and its offshoots have set up at least eight training sites over the past three years, taking advantage of the Taliban’s return to power.

“This is the first day that Iran really started winning the war,” a Yemeni official said of Houthi territorial gains that give Tehran leverage over a second major waterway.

The defeat leaves Britain outside a growing list of European countries and 14 U.S. jurisdictions that allow some form of assisted suicide.

Militants in Yemen sought to use a coding tool to produce guided rockets and missiles, the firm found, noting it was able to block some but not all the requests.

The men are accused of being members of an organized criminal network that defrauded women out of more than $6 million through online relationships, South African police said.

And according to to the National Hurricane Center, no hurricanes are on the horizon.

A committee of elders has announced a successor to the late king of Tooro. His family says he had a son who should succeed him.

Rebel control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait would be a setback for the Trump administration in its conflict with Tehran.

Iraq removes a military commander and opens investigations into the attack that came from an area bordering Iran.

Del Leon Somerville, 42, is accused of throwing a bottle and kicking out at a police officer.

Ben Delo's donation, the biggest single sum ever given to a political party in the UK, comes amid scrutiny of Reform's finances.

As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg

Aryna Sabalenka has lost the world number one ranking to Elena Rybakina - but has the chance to take revenge in the US Open final.

The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's WBC welterweight world title fight between Ryan Garcia and Briton Conor Benn.

Anthony Gordon's £70m move to Barcelona was questioned by some - but the England winger is already proving his worth for the free-scoring Spanish giants.

Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.

A senior UN official tells the BBC there is a race against the clock to ensure access to power and water through winter.

The Houthis captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, threatening to bring further economic chaos

Hampshire Police warned anyone wearing a face covering will be committing an offence and faces arrest

The Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands is encouraging fans to arrive by bicycle

Nigeria says two nationals have been killed in South Africa as tensions run high over anti-immigrant protests there

‘Now ‌the UK will ​have something ‌to say ⁠about it ... but ⁠I think it would be ‌a ​great thing’

The former chancellor and chair of the British Museum tells The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that much like the Bayeux Tapestry, which he has just brought to Britain, Brexit is not the end of the story

Bradley Richards is among a group of six UK passengers suing Singapore Airlines for personal injuries

The US president’s short visit to Ireland over the weekend is expected to be met with protests

Oyo was crowned in 1995, at the age of 3, after his father’s death

Emily Shulman has applied to over 100 jobs – still she and her university friends are struggling to find jobs in UK’s tough jobs market