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Some former students of Vancouver College say a proposed $30-million settlement is meaningless without an apology and an admission of liability for the abuse they allegedly suffered at the hands of Christian Brothers linked to the Mount Cashel Orphanage.

The ascendant Reform UK leader says Preston Manning, the wonkish Canadian populist pioneer, is his inspiration.

A scarcity of aluminum cans due the war in Iran means there's a Diet Coke shortage in India, where the drink only comes in cans. As a result, people there are hoarding the beverages and throwing parties to celebrate their favourite drink.

Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday, helping his team beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

The Montreal Victoire are heading to their first Walter Cup final as they defeated the two-time defending champion Minnesota Frost 2-1 at Place Bell on Tuesday in the fifth and deciding game of their Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal.

Ontario's ministry of health is asking seven more people to isolate in relation to a global hantavirus outbreak, though it says those individuals are considered "low-risk" contacts.

Sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, a new report by an Israeli non-profit has found.

After more than a decade of discussion and debate, polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, will now be called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. It's hoped the name change will mean earlier diagnosis, an approach toward holistic treatments and more awareness of lesser known symptoms of the chronic hormonal disorder.

More Canadians are filing for insolvency according to the latest data from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, as rising costs stretch consumers to their limits.

After a gruelling 24 hours of treating gunshot wound patients and sheltering hundreds of residents, all while trying to avoid stray bullets, Doctors Without Borders has shut down its hospital in one of Port-au-Prince's poorest neighbourhoods.

Privatization’s inglorious history helps explain why the Ontario government now insists it is not privatizing water and wastewater services. The problem, however, is that, in effect, it is.

The Crown alleges filmmaker Reeyaz Habib’s murder followed a dispute over fumes from his downstairs neighbours’ barbecue.

The latest instalment in the Star’s series asking notable Torontonians and readers what they would do if they had the power of the city’s mayor.

“This is one of those experiences you remember forever," said super fan Marjorie Beaugad about visiting arguably the most famous cottage on the planet.

The 50,000-seat temporary outdoor venue returns for a stacked season of music superstars, including Luke Combs, Post Malone, Karol G, Foo Fighters and BTS.

Americans who applied under interim measures feel they're now being sent to the back of the queue when it comes to claiming citizenship by descent.

The first-term councillor for Scarborough Southwest has used his position on Toronto council in support of measures that deepen the downtown-suburban divide.

Jesta Group plans to purchase $500 million worth of condo units, crediting Ontario's HST rebate.

The reduction "landed like another bombshell," union says, and will affect outdoor education, community engagement and other areas.

Sheriffe’s conviction amounts to a “miscarriage of justice,” his new lawyers say — but the man at the centre of the Star’s “Murder on Mount Olive” investigation still faces a long road to proving his innocence.

King’s Speech is likely to include proposals to address cost of living crisis, create a national wealth fund and tighten rules for asylum seekers

A sanctuary on the outskirts of Congo's capital of Kinshasa is the world’s only sanctuary for orphaned bonobos, usually rescued from poachers. Despite legal protections, bonobos are targeted for bushmeat. Educators at the sanctuary work to change this. Bonobos share nearly 99 per cent of their DNA with humans and are endangered, with numbers dropping from 100,000 in the 1980s to about 20,000 today.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing Wednesday for his highly anticipated summit with leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence.

Some Beijing residents on Wednesday expressed skepticism about U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the city, as the Chinese capital tightened security.

U.S. President eager for economic wins to prop up public approval ratings bruised by Iran war

Critics argue Trump administration should balance geopolitical objectives with economic impact on U.S.

The impasse has become like trench warfare, with the U.S. and Iran both digging in for a long standoff

Russian President says nuclear-armed Sarmat missile will enter combat service at the end of the year

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk's claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT maker's founding mission to serve the public good, claiming it was Musk who was interested in seizing control of OpenAI and making money from it.

10-week war has left Saudi Arabia vulnerable to attacks that have pierced the U.S. military umbrella

Roy says Turmel will remain detained inside Rome’s Regina Coeli prison while extradition proceedings continue.

Ukraine has talked about signing export deals with other countries to supply them with the advanced drone technology it has refined since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Defence Minister David McGuinty is also visiting Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates this week, to talk about how Canada fits into regional security.

Calbee, which has the largest share of Japan's domestic snack market, said the move was aimed at maintaining stable shipments amid supply disruptions.

'But of course, the situation could change. Given the long incubation period of the virus, it's possible we may see more cases in the coming weeks,' the director of the WHO said.

The renowned painting belonged to the Nazi-looted Goudstikker collection and is believed to have remained for years in the home of descendants of a notorious SS collaborator.

Brian Hooker previously told authorities in Bahamas that his wife, Lynette Hooker, fell overboard the night of April 4 as they were travelling in a 2.4-metre motorboat.

U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.

Starmer is trying to shore up support within his Cabinet following a febrile few days in the wake of hefty losses for the Labour Party in local elections last week.

The briefing took place after Global News reported in October that social media posts showed Cadex rifles for sale in Moscow and in the hands of Russian snipers.

Plus, the controversy engulfing Eurovision.

We preview the Trump-Xi summit.

Democrats in Nebraska appear headed toward the Senate matchup they want, while their primary for a key House district was too close to call.

The drops in U.S. scores go beyond the pandemic and cut across income, geographic and racial divides, new data shows.

In Britain, some argue that Prime Minister Keir Starmer, by rejecting calls to step aside, risks repeating the mistakes of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

OpenAI and Anthropic are opening offices in Washington, hiring lobbyists and spending more than ever to win over federal lawmakers.

President Trump said he would like to suspend the 18.4-cent-a-gallon tax, but it’s a move that may save drivers only a few dollars a month.

A family of guns that was once ubiquitous in the U.S. firearms marketplace has started to vanish for a variety of reasons.

“If you think there’s a lot of money in politics now,” Marc Andreessen said in 2000, “you haven’t seen anything yet.” His firm is now the biggest known spender on this campaign cycle.

Even though only four original soap operas remain on the air, our appetite for high drama has never been more insatiable.

U.K. gilts and bonds faced heavy selling pressure in response to the latest 'Starmer drama', as the prime minister faced down rivals ahead of the King's Speech.

Britain faces among the highest borrowing costs of any developed nation — but bond markets offer 4 key lessons the government can embrace to remedy the issue.

Alibaba on Wednesday said its core profitability plunged in the March quarter amid heavy investments in tech and e-commerce.

European stocks bucked the negative sentiment seen in Tuesday's session by opening higher on Wednesday.

The tech giant reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday.

A recent tie-up between Jeep maker Stellantis and China's Leapmotor is seen as a watershed moment for the future of European carmaking.

SoftBank booked a yearly gain of $46 billion at its Vision Fund driven in large part by the huge rise in value of its investment in OpenAI.

Asian markets mixed on Wednesday as investors grappled with hotter-than-expected inflation, U.S.-Iran tensions and U.S.-China trade talks.

Starmer's leadership is under pressure, sparking concern in the bond market.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang becomes a last-minute addition to the Trump administration's trip to China, despite restrictions in working with Beijing.

The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.

As Putin imposes Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many Russian fear losing their connection to the global internet.

European partners question viability of a Trump plan to arm Ukraine as weeks of war with Iran deplete U.S. supplies of critical weapons.

The climatic phenomenon is expected to return this year, but a lot has changed since what might have been the worst environmental disaster in human history.

In another shift, nearly 2 in 3 of those removed since January 2025 do not have criminal records.

The measures will target Israeli settlers and organizations and Hamas members, the bloc’s chief diplomat said.

A cluster of cases aboard the ship have been linked to a type of hantavirus found in Argentina that can spread from person to person, the World Health Organization said.

The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.

England end Ollie Robinson’s two-year international exile and call up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand.

Martin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions.

Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".

The Dawson's Creek actor died in February and his wife, Kimberly, says "the reality is settling in".

The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns.

A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of "more waves" of Russian drone attacks on Wednesday.

The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

Police say a murder investigation is under way after Tyler Fairman died in hospital.

Sources tell The Independent that at least 60 per cent of Iran’s missiles have survived the Israeli-US attacks while its nuclear facilities remain largely undamaged amid delusion in the White House, reports world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Charles has set out the Government’s priorities for the year ahead

In this clip from the latest episode of In The Room, Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson break down the curious case of Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester.

From the Trump administration’s point of view, renaming the military operation would restart a 60-day clock that requires congressional approval for war, one official said

Trump will meet Xi Jinping to discuss ending the Iran war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz - along with other contentious issues

Sussex Police attended the scene in Brighton at around 5.45am

The health secretary is expected to trigger a formal leadership contest later this week

The regulator said the service had been linked to more than 130 deaths in Britain and cited in several coroners' reports

The parents developed a fear of the outside world during the Covid-19 pandemic

Prominent frontbencher has long been tipped as a contender for No 10