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Most of the people who were killed were found trapped in windowless bathrooms, where they may have sought to escape the flames, police said.

Singles in the fourth, eighth and ninth were the only hits by the National League, which failed to advance a runner past first.

Rising inflation and fears that interest rates would rise weighed on the housing market earlier this year, prompting CREA to revise its 2026 home sales forecast down. At the same time, the number of homes sold in June rose compared to the month before.

The number of people in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area applying for their firearms licences has increased significantly in the last decade, most notably in Peel region. It’s not clear what exactly is behind the increase, though it appears — at least in part — to be linked to growing interest in shooting sports.

A strike vote could mean more than 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet could legally walk off the job on Aug. 2, if protracted negotiations with Canada's second-largest airline aren't settled before then.

As the World Cup unfolds, fans are finding new ways to connect with the tournament. A decades-long tradition from Europe and Latin America of collecting Panini stickers is now catching on with soccer fans in Canada.

It turns out Matt Damon is not the only Odysseus appearing on screen this summer. The makers of the controversial fully AI-generated film that debuted at Tribeca Festival last month are back — this time with an artificial-intelligence reimagining of Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey.

After 80 years on the bottom of the Labrador Sea, Terra Nova looks very different than when it carried famed British explorer Robert Falcon Scott to the South Pole. Technology developed by an Ontario company is now mapping the entire ship in three dimensions as part of a Royal Canadian Geographical Society expedition.

Environment Canada's poor air quality warning in Toronto due to wildfire smoke could stick around until the end of the week, said a meteorologist.

Trump threw doubt on Clayton’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence last month by ordering the abrupt postponement of his hearing

Proposed restrictions aim to reduce excessive social media use among 16- and 17-year-olds

Analysis released in May found U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of Tomahawks, as well as Patriots and THAAD interceptors

A strike on an apartment building in Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza killed a man, his wife and their daughter

Three people were killed and at least three more were injured after a Russian missile strike hit a seven-storey residential building in Odesa, Ukrainian

Structural problems, geopolitical uncertainty continue to dog efforts to boost domestic consumption

Tehran may use Houthi allies in Yemen to shut gateway to Red Sea, while Washington threatens to hit energy targets

In an effort to deepen ties amid trade talks, Brazilian firefighters will now be allowed to help fight wildfires this season in Canada

President Donald Trump welcomed Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House Tuesday, hailing their "tremendous chemistry" and touting closer U.S.-Iraq ties, expanded oil production and new business deals with American companies.

U.S. President found liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer, court records show

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'

Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.

Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.

The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation continues.

The sugar was detected in the galactic centre region of the Milky Way where there is a dense concentration of gases and stars, about 26,700 light years from Earth.

The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'

Police initially said her death was not believed to be terror-related but on Monday, it was announced counter-terror police were taking over the investigation. 

The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East.

The midterms are looming. We asked people in New York City’s suburbs how they feel about the state of America.

As President Trump resumes his war, the focus is now on the Strait of Hormuz. But it remains unclear how far the U.S. military will go to exert control.

Republicans should have the decency, patriotism and self-respect to vote against Mr. Blanche.

The father of Joan Sebastian Guerrero, the man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent on Monday, said his son had been working two jobs to support his wife and daughter.

Economic growth of 4.3 percent in the second quarter, versus the same period last year, reflected a broad slump outside of the country’s export-oriented manufacturing might.

We look at shootings by federal immigration agents.

Plus, Chipotle is coming to Mexico.

After striking roads and railways, Kyiv is now focusing on sea routes as it tries to disrupt fuel supplies and pressure Russia to end the war.

Officials see a return to full-blown war as preferable to an agreement that fails to curb the threats Iran poses to Israel. Meanwhile, they wait.

The Arizona Democrat said he had raised and given away $10 million to fellow members of his party and committees as he mulls a presidential run in 2028.

Morgan Stanley is expected to benefit from higher trading and investment banking revenue in the quarter, as rivals JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs have shown.

Treasury yields were edged higher as investors awaited the latest producer price inflation print for June.

Warren Buffett said he was the driving force behind the conglomerate's recent big investment in Alphabet.

Several consecutive days of strikes exchanged between the U.S. and Iran have cast uncertainty on the European Central Bank's interest rate decision next week.

Stripe and Advent International have reportedly made a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would value the payments company at more than $53 billion.

ASML on Wednesday raised its guidance for a second time this year as its customers continue to ramp up their production capacity of AI chips.

Fighting in the Middle East has intensified in recent days, but could escalate further if Iran fails to cooperate, President Donald Trump said.

There are reports that Burnham had been persuaded not to appoint early frontrunner Ed Miliband, instead opting for Shabana Mahmood.

The U.K. government has proposed new measures to protect older teens on social media, including a midnight curfew and a limit to infinite scrolling.

SK Hynix led a broad rally in Asian technology shares on Wednesday, tracking a rebound in U.S. semiconductor shares after a sharp selloff earlier this week.

The U.S. military said daytime attacks were underway early Wednesday after seven hours of overnight strikes. President Trump had also said he might “knock out” Iran's power plants and bridges next week.

The British ally of President Donald Trump wanted a vote of confidence. Instead, other parties dumped their campaigns, and a comedian stepped in.

As European markets fell and oil prices hit a one-month high, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the strait “is open to ALL Ship traffic except for Iran.”

Graham had carried the reputation as the toughest Russia hawk in Washington since the 2018 death of his close friend and Senate ally John McCain.

The president said the U.S. will impose a 20 percent fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz despite official assertions that fees would violate international law.

U.K. authorities have linked the IRGC and its proxies to a wave of violent plots on British soil.

President Donald Trump's ambassador had sought to portray the pontiff as the political leader of the Holy See. The Vatican swiftly said he is “proclaiming the Gospel.”

The government also wants 'addictive' app features such as auto-play and infinite scroll to be set to be disabled.

England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.

England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.

Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.

The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.

US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.

Holidaymakers are urged to understand the dangers and symptoms of methanol poisoning.

The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.

An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel.

The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks.

First in The Independent: National Construction Rentals, Inc. of Mission Hills, California was awarded the $37,263 job, which runs through January 8, 2027, an official contract summary shows

Heartfelt tributes, thanks and farewells set the tone for Starmer’s final time facing MPs in the Commons

How the ‘moving finish line’ keeps property ownership out of reach

Spanish authorities have identified all 13 victims of a devastating fire in a remote expat community in southern Spain

Officers say there was ‘some preparation and planning’ behind crime – and are not ruling out foreign state interference

President Donald Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer to appear before Senate Judiciary Committee seeking support to lead Department of Justice on permanent basis

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, according to local health officials

The 30-year-old was speaking on her podcast alongside Albanian author Lea Ypi

Two U.S.-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday

Sailor’s family says they are awaiting his remains to complete his last rites