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Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Tuesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.

Thousands of displaced Venezuelans are living in dismal sanitary conditions without access to clean water as already strained hospitals struggle to cope with an influx of emergency patients following the June 24 earthquakes that have killed more than 2,000. Aid workers say the country is facing a major medical crisis that, unless quickly controlled, will take more lives in the days and weeks ahead.

A 16-year-old has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death, speeding and stunt driving after a fatal collision between a car and riding lawnmower last month. A 51-year-old North Dumfries Township man died in the collision.

Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easy-going police officer in the Lethal Weapon franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease.

Sixty-six per cent of Canadians agree that multiculturalism has contributed positively to the country's identity, according to a new study by the Environics Institute and Global Migration Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University. The findings from the online survey of 6,818 adult Canadians come amid changing attitudes toward immigration.

An ambitious expedition will use Canadian technology to revisit two legendary polar exploration shipwrecks. The goal: create detailed digital twins of Quest and Terra Nova while leaving the historic wrecks undisturbed on the sea floor.

More than a century after Newfoundland and Labrador soldiers far from home in northern France lost their lives, their sacrifice is still being honoured.

Victor Willis, Village People's lead singer and co-writer of hits including Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man, has died one day before what would have been the Dallas-born entertainer's 75th birthday.

For most of her life, Sonya Richmond's understanding of Canada came from maps, media and flying quickly between major landmarks. That changed when she spent years walking across the country on the Trans Canada Trail.

The two-week festival, running at venues across the city, will feature more than 120 shows, including musicals, clown comedies and family dramas.

Dozens of soccer fans lined the shoulder of Highway 427 at Dundas Street Wednesday afternoon ahead of Thursday's Portugal vs Croatia match.

New Maple Leafs GM John Chayka made plenty of moves to start his first NHL free agency with the organization.

The two-time Stanley Cup winner and two-time Vezina winner represents the biggest free agent signing in Toronto’s net since signing Ed Belfour in 2002.

The city was under a severe heat warning for Canada Day, but that didn't stop World Cup fans from showing their colours.

"Let me give you some advice, mister," Bryan Adams sings, "We'll never be the 51st state."

The best tunes written about the city, from Rush to Joni Mitchell to Drake to k-os.

In the immediate term, the move changes little, but will contribute to ongoing investment and business uncertainty as the North American free trade pact becomes subject to annual reviews.

Bradley Verbeek, who was last seen in London, Ont., in December 1987, was recently identified as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Toronto in May 1988, the OPP said Tuesday.

“Whether you’re in Europe, or South America, or North America, the Middle East, you know who ‘CR7’ is.”

Lawsuits filed by U.S. Justice Department in federal court say laws violate the Second Amendment

England will face co-hosts Mexico in Mexico City on Sunday in the round of 16

The Vatican has threatened to excommunicate both the new bishops and priests involved in the ceremony

Administration moves special education programs to health department and lowers barrier to institutionalization

Earthquakes killed at least 2,295 and left more than 11,000 injured, officials say

Republican lawmakers claimed that Mexican cartels are looking to Canada as the U.S. cracks down on smuggling at its southern border

Ufa refinery one of Russia’s largest producers of oil and gas products; Russian long-range attacks on Ukraine continue

Judge Paul L. Friedman said the rule violated the first amendment, after New York Times sued Department of Defence for second time in five months

Wall Street investors expect the Federal Reserve could hike key interest rate from 3.6 per cent to 3.9 per cent as soon as September

Fans, internet sleuths and news media alike scramble for clues about the highly secretive big day, expected as soon as this week

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.

The ministry announced in May that it had acquired the fresco panels, dating from the 4th century, from members of the Torlonia family.

July 1 is the date set out in CUSMA for the countries to either formally extend the agreement another 16 years or continue under annual reviews for up to a decade.

Five days after the twin quakes, questions loomed about whether the cash-strapped government will be able to care for thousands of people who have been left homeless.

Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets in celebrations of collective joy, resilience and hope.

As the death toll mounts, thousands of bodies have overwhelmed Venezuela’s forensic system, turning a seaport into a temporary morgue.

Heading into the World Cup, many Americans had mixed feelings about the tournament and their nation.

Law enforcement officials in the city are preparing to monitor the pop star’s two-day event at Madison Square Garden, and several streets in the area will be closed.

Musk insists that his demolition of humanitarian aid didn’t cost lives. So I propose he take a trip with me.

After making the climb, the pair unfurled a large black banner and apparently posted to Instagram. Video shows one person proposing to the other.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the poster children for enthusiastic romance. Some regular daters are pining for a similar dynamic.

President Trump and his family reaped vast financial rewards from a memecoin that generated losses for hundreds of thousands of investors.

A wave of outsider fervor has already knocked out a number of incumbents in primary races. Several more face spirited opposition.

The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end.

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday, as investors awaited more data and clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.

The new business is a welcome signal for some investors who have been uneasy about the company's infrastructure spending plans.

President Donald Trump's "primary" issue with USMCA centers on America's trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, a senior administration official said.

Warsh has said that inflation is a "choice." The same could also be true of how inflation is measured.

British defense stocks are marching higher once again after the U.K. confirmed a near-$20 billion military spending boost on Tuesday.

Companies added slightly fewer workers than forecast, with hiring targeted heavily toward healthcare-related sectors.

U.S. Big Tech stocks enjoyed strong gains — despite a sharp sell-off at the end of June — but were largely outperformed by their international counterparts.  

The House Judiciary Committee said the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, in a new report.

Gold fell further on Wednesday, with bullion continuing its slide after suffering its worst quarter since 2013.

Companies are realizing artificial intelligence can't do everything after all, prompting them to rehire employees to grow their businesses

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.

The Kremlin had framed the Anchorage summit as a turning point for the war in Ukraine. Now, Putin admits there was no deal, perhaps to get U.S. to help to broker a new one.

After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors, and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.

Both sides will “stand down for now,” a U.S. official said, as talks are set to continue in Qatar. Iran hasn’t publicly confirmed the meeting.

The boy was taken to hospital to be treated for "potentially life-threatening" gunshot injuries, police said in a statement.

The National Police Chiefs' Council says said the five-day operation led to hundreds of arrests and seizures of more than £1m in cash.

Novak Djokovic outclasses Stefanos Tsitsipas in a statement performance to reach the Wimbledon third round.

Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.

England came from behind to beat DR Congo and reach the last 16 of the World Cup, but did the momentum noticeably swing their way after the hydration breaks?

Rayner argued the "devolution revolution" has already begun in England but more needs to be done.

Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his World Cup rescue act against DR Congo in Atlanta is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers.

Tottenham Hotspur agree a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali.

Gabriel García Luna, Guatemala’s new attorney general, pledges to dismantle his predecessor Consuelo Porras’ administration, which he calls “repressive and vengeful.”

Average U.S. egg prices reached a record high of approximately $6.23 per dozen in March 2025

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican received CPR and was rushed to the hospital following the June 14 health incident at his Washington home

A federal judge in Arkansas is throwing out some state laws that put extra restrictions on efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives

Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would end permit requirements for kids running lemonade stands

Members of the Trump administration showed off the lavish interior of the new plane for the first time as the president headed to North Dakota

Born in San Francisco in 1940, Lee held birthright citizenship

‘Affordability? What’re you talking about?’ Texas Republican Troy Nehls said

The infection typically affects people with severe medical conditions and patients can be infectious for more than two years without any symptoms

The right-wing media personality said she’s ‘disappointed with some aspects’ of Trump’s presidency