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The federal government is investing $150 million in LawZero, a Montreal-based non-profit working to build a new kind of AI model. Germany is providing an additional 100 million euros. The funding comes amid new, high-profile warnings from AI leaders about existential risks from cutting-edge models.

Canada has formally applied to join the United Kingdom's Joint Expeditionary Force, reversing a decision made more than a decade ago. Born from the Afghanistan war and reshaped by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the coalition promises speed and flexibility — but raises an old question about what Canada is actually committing itself to.

Diana Fox Carney — Prime Minister Mark Carney's wife — is stepping into a new, unpaid role focused on ocean conservation, including chairing an international conference set to take place in Halifax next year.

Traffic at the new Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Windsor, Ont., and Detroit topped 340,000 in its first full month of operation, according to new data.

The documentary film NAZA is stirring outrage in Israel, prompting many to defend their military's actions in Gaza against accusations it approves strikes regardless of harm to Palestinian civilians, while the filmmakers question why critical reflection is being stonewalled.

Drake fans were treated to a little bit of everything — including several new tracks — when the rapper dropped his much anticipated "not so short film" on Tuesday night.

Scientists have long discussed whether and which dinosaurs were warm-blooded. Now, researchers say they have used chemistry to take the temperature of two T. rexes. Here's what they found.

U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House of ‌Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, said on Wednesday he would ​not support the ​sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel over concerns ​the munitions would not be used in ‌accordance with international law.

Fencing went up Wednesday around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts centre for repairs.

The U.S. President threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc.

Bill passes by 262 to 159, as dozens of Democrats break with party leaders to join most Republicans in favour

Move further restricts companies from selling goods and services to American government as trade war continues

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says the central bank raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to address inflation, which remains above its 2 per cent target, and flagged further increases in borrowing costs in coming months.

Hong Kong court sentenced pro-democracy media mogul Lai to 20 years in prison under a Beijing-imposed national security law

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the two sides would create a ‘common prosperity and economic space’

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that the world was right in fearing some companies developing AI getting too much power during a Salesforce's Dreamforce conference on Tuesday in San Francisco.

Merged company will operate as Cohere, have headquarters in Toronto and Berlin

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she will invite the main frontier AI labs to discuss efforts to tackle the risks posed by artificial intelligence.

Former president remembers the Portuguese water dog as athletic, full of energy and protective of their first dog Bo, who died in 2021

Japan's Health and Welfare Ministry statistics show that the country now has 107,677 centenarians, up 7,914 from the previous year. 88 per cent of them are women.

Four of Ed Sheeran's support acts, including his backing band withdrew from the tour after Macklemore was removed for making remarks in support of a Palestinian state on stage.

The two sides will move from CETA to an Alliance for the Future, European Commission President Urusla von der Leyen said in her State of the Union address.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the agency has deployed “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.”

'This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there,' a spokesman for the couple said.

New Chinese border control rules taking effect Tuesday could ban citizens from leaving the country if they engage in illegal activity that risks national or industrial security.

Affected animals include hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile, all of which died after consuming the toxic, naturally occurring bacteria.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that any efforts to limit the technology is part of a “SICK conspiracy.”

Donald Trump Jr.'s new wife, Bettina, is confirming that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Artificial-intelligence stocks are sliding worldwide Monday after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for safety.

With work that breathed the spirit of the 1960s, he became fabulously wealthy from licensing his paintings and posters in all their euphoric Day-Glo glory.

Four supporting acts dropped out of Sheeran’s tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian comments he had made onstage.

This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.

Even if Beijing now takes the risks of A.I. seriously, the message has not reached its domestic companies.

The fatal crash of a news helicopter in Los Angeles on Tuesday brought to light the dangers such aircraft face in big cities.

The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.

The artificial intelligence company also released a framework for reporting when its systems go wrong.

The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.

The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.

Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said EU is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the 27-member bloc.

India's digital payment system, which processes more than 1 million transactions every two minutes for free now, will start charging fees to merchants.

President Donald Trump previously threatened to cut off trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Fed doesn't cut interest rates.

Snap is partnering with Nvidia, Amazon Web Services and Salesforce as part of an enterprise sales push centered on its $2,000 Specs AR glasses.

OpenAI has disclosed six new cases of model misbehavior and offered a framework for disclosing future instances, as the debate over AI model safety intensifies.

The Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill is on a path to become law after the House votes in favor.

Altman's attendance comes as a heated battle over AI regulation unfolds in Washington and Silicon Valley

Billionaire Leon Black is suing the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform seeking to block subpoenas it issued him in its probe of Jeffrey Epstein.

Prices for diesel, the fuel type used to power trucks and trains, came in at an all-time high of $6.31 per gallon on Wednesday.

The 10-year yield moved above the 5% mark after a Federal Reserve rate increase and comments from Chairman Kevin Warsh highlighting persistent inflation risks.

The forecast of economic impacts beyond November’s midterms contrast with the Trump administration’s optimistic messaging.

The head of the E.U.’s executive branch is proposing “associate membership” for Canada, as Ottawa also pursues new trade deals with China.

El Niño isn’t the only factor. Another force could be contributing to fewer storms and a later peak in the season.

Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.

The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets up a potential litmus test for Democrats.

Ovechkin appeared in a video for United Russia, the country’s ruling party, as the country heads into key parliamentary elections this weekend.

The group has made sweeping gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast after conducting a large-scale military operation aimed at controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

The decision for Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, comes as a committee is set to decide whether the family, who returned to the U.K. in August, is entitled to publicly funded security.

“God Bless the U.S.A.” — and, now, several island nations.

The waterway, which links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, is a busy transit point for crude oil, cars and other manufactured goods.

The writer and actress announced the birth of her daughter in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday.

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.

Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.

Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.

Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Several of today's papers splash on the Palace's response to Earl Spencer's claim in his upcoming book about his sister Diana.

Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.

Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Attorney General Rob Bonta were reportedly alerted to an impending exit announcement, though the deadline passed without a formal statement from the studio

Trump has embroiled U.S. in a deepening trade war with its northern neighbor

A Florida woman who was paid $750,000 by a fund for people sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein has pleaded guilty to falsifying records she used in her application for the money

Human-caused global warming resulting in the Himalayan permafrost thawing was, in part, responsible for the catastrophic glacier and boulder collapse last month

New draft guidance says the patient should be referred to a specialist instead

McConnell is accused of nearly voting with Democrats by mistake at Agriculture committee meeting

The House has approved a bill that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs

Unison wants major employers to be mandated to evaluate their pay structure regularly

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) announced that it has reversed an initial decision to reject the drug for widespread use for the NHS in England

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory medicine, alpha-lipoic acid, has moved to the second stage of the trial