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An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing nine, officials said.

Iran's joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a "forceful response," again ratcheting up tensions over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies.

On May 20, VPD Sgt. Lee Marten became the third Canadian, and the first Canadian ALS patient, to receive a Neuralink brain implant as part of a clinical trial at Toronto Western Hospital. He is just the 26th person in the world to undergo the procedure which is being tested on people unable to move because of ALS.

Russia hammered Kyiv with an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 20 civilians in the city and injuring scores more, in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.

A dispatch from Canada’s biggest arms expo as Mark Carney seeks to dramatically increase Canada’s military might and industry.

The community of Quesnel in northern B.C. is pulling out all the stops to attract U.S.-trained physicians and solve previously long waits for family doctors. A health-care recruiter in the community of around 10,000 people says the so-called "red carpet" approach is working — with at least four doctors committed to work there by the end of the summer.

The Alberta government is expected to announce details on Thursday regarding its proposal to build a new oil pipeline stretching to the West Coast.

Some Prince Edward Islanders will see extra money in their bank accounts on Friday as the province rolls out its new Island Essentials Benefit.

New research published in a U.S. science journal found that as the number of insects declines, tree swallows at Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario have been producing fewer eggs and are shrinking in body size.

Premier Doug Ford’s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities was met with "predominantly negative" feedback during consultations, with respondents calling the system “unnecessary” and “undemocratic," documents obtained by CBC News reveal.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is in Toronto with a high-profile round of 32 match. Here's everything you need to know.

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Vancouver today, where he will meet with B.C. Premier David Eby and discuss major projects in the province.

The heat wave has shown no signs of letting up in the Greater Toronto Area and the rest of Ontario. Follow the Star's live updates Thursday.

No matter who you're cheering for in the international tournament, there are plenty of places and ways to watch the matches.

Eating out is so expensive. Use our relentlessly researched guide to the most unforgettable dining in Toronto.

From food, to drinks to where you can watch soccer with the fandom, here's what they recommend.

Despite packed sports bars, Toronto’s World Cup hosting is yielding only marginal economic gains, according to new data.

After some criticism of his outspoken manner earlier in the World Cup, Marsch has, if anything, doubled down.

Ronaldo’s presence shouldn’t be enough to stop Portugal from progressing, but the knockout phase of this World Cup has already made fools of plenty.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's confusing announcement around a condo-buying plan in B.C. continues his government's communication problem, and risks public backlash over his perceived friendly ties to business, argues Adam Radwanski.

Weather office has warned that another spell of extreme heat could hit next week

Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing more than a dozen people and wounding over 50, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings in what Russia said was a retaliation for recent attacks on its civil infrastructure.

Campaigners have fought for years for acknowledgment that women were pressured, deceived and threatened into giving up their babies

Despite tensions, talks saw ‘positive progress’, says Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Shipping data shows the ship flies a “false” flag, used to disguise vessel’s origins

Society of St. Pius X, declared in schism by Vatican’s doctrine office, consecrated bishops without Pope Leo XIV’s consent on Wednesday

A thousand days since the Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war on Gaza, further ceasefire steps have stalled

Russian Defence Ministry said it was a retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities

At least eight people are dead, according to a local official, with dozens of locations damaged across the city

Seixas, 19, hopes to be first French winner of the tour since 1985

Carney attracted global attention this January with a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos urging middle powers to band together to advance their interests.

Carney attracted global attention this January with a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos urging middle powers to band together to advance their interests.

Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings.

The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old. Authorities did not provide additional details about the circumstances of the deaths.

Gao, a critic of Guo's, was targeted by the tycoon's supporters who stationed themselves outside his Surrey, B.C., home for 77 days in 2020.

The team of volunteers, including two firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officials and two dogs, has spent days scouring the debris for survivors.

The attack shocked the country on the Mediterranean coast, one of the world’s smallest sovereign states known for its high concentration of ultra-wealthy residents.

The Ministry of Commerce said its investigation had found that Canadian pea starch was being "dumped" in China, causing "material injury to the domestic industry."

In a post on X on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote that long-range defences had reached the Dubna space communications centre in the Moscow region.

Like other NATO countries, the U.K. is under pressure to increase defence spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable United States.

On Thursday, Blue Owl reported another quarter of double-digit investor withdrawal requests from some of its private credit funds.

Some say the industry expanded too quickly and extended loans to companies that won’t be able to pay them back.

The German software giant SAP says it is betting that employees can reinvent jobs instead of eliminating them. Experts are divided on whether it will work.

The pop star is poised to host a wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden. The logistics in Midtown Manhattan over the July 4 weekend are complex.

Some data suggest artificial intelligence is already causing job losses. Other sources show the opposite. Why is it so hard to figure out what’s going on?

The endorsement is the first in a contested Senate primary by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez this year, in a state that Democrats believe they must hold this fall to win a Senate majority.

Senior U.S. officials have said Iran would be richly rewarded for changing its stance on the United States. Iran’s leaders have rejected such a bargain in the past.

A new study, backed up by analysts and political leaders, says frequent drone incursions near military assets mark a Russian campaign to probe defenses and gather information.

Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war’s outset, are set to begin Friday. For the regime, it is a critical moment to demonstrate that it has endured.

Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, but so far President Vladimir V. Putin’s response has been to keep attacking, including with deadly ballistic missile and drone strikes in Kyiv on Thursday.

Tesla is trying to recover from consecutive annual declines in vehicle sales that were partly caused by a consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk.

The Russian Defense Ministry said that it launched a "massive strike using long-range precision air, land, and sea-based weapons and attack drones."

Brookfield's CEO said the firm is bringing data centers to London's Canary Wharf, as demand for AI infrastructure in the U.K. soars.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June and the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.3%.

The decision comes shortly after lawmakers in Finland voted to lift its longstanding ban on nuclear weapons.

Microsoft is the latest tech company to form a business focused on helping customers understand and implement artificial intelligence.

Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday after talks between Washington and Tehran concluded.

A historic heat wave has driven unprecedented demand for Chinese-made air conditioners in Europe, underscoring the tough task Brussels faces in rebalancing trade with Beijing.

Meta appears poised to enter the cloud computing market in an effort to monetize its massive AI infrastructure.

In 2018, the European Commission slapped Google with the record-breaking penalty on the grounds that it abused Android's mobile dominance.

The sect, the Society of St. Pius X, defied a direct plea from Pope Leo XIV and sought to consecrate four bishops without the Vatican's approval.

To reach a more durable peace agreement with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump needs Israel to uphold the terms of a deal with Lebanon that Hezbollah says it will block by "any means necessary."

Dozens were injured overnight in Kyiv during an attack that caused fires and explosions throughout the city.

The pope's visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, desperate migrants' gateway to the West, will set up a split-screen moment as President Donald Trump holds an Independence Day rally.

In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.

It follows a BBC Panorama investigation, broadcast in May, into the hit Channel 4 reality TV show.

Gary Poland did not call 999 for 50 minutes after hearing the screams of children fleeing the attack.

Arthur Fery keeps British hopes alive at Wimbledon as he fights back from a set down to reach the third round, but Katie Swan is out.

The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further than they already have been for the World Cup.

Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and encouraged them as they inched closer to him.

The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.

A feature in Meta's glasses which boosts the voice of people will be capped at three hours for free use.

Elliot Anderson will become the most expensive British player, but why are Manchester City prepared to pay a record fee to sign the midfielder?

George Furbank will make his first England appearance in nearly two years in Saturday's Nations Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg.

One year after his death, Portugal are using Diogo Jota's memory to help inspire them at the 2026 World Cup.

The case was referred to the Court of Appeal after public outcry over the boys’ sentences

Claire Alderton, 48, was sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court after pleading guilty to committing fraud by false representation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is facing legal challenges from four companies

Massive attack on Kyiv comes hours after Ukraine said Putin wanted to capture the capital again

Kate told tennis fans to ‘have a great time’ as she met lucky Wimbledon attendees

Kid Rock said the president ‘always picks up’ his calls, and sometimes gives him a ring ‘just to shoot the s***’

The harshness of the response suggested that after trying to negotiate with the SSPX, the Vatican had had enough

Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesperson said children should in school on Monday, despite England’s 1am kick-off against Mexico

Internal National Park Service documents seen by The Washington Post suggest visitors should “avoid prolonged exposure” in unhealthy areas

146 people were onboard the deportation flight, including 19 women and seven children, which landed hours before the earthquakes struck