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The Trump White House is blaming Operation Allies Welcome, a Biden-era program that brought thousands of Afghan nationals to the U.S., for bringing the suspect in Wednesday's National Guard shooting to the U.S. Here's what we know about the program.

Against a backdrop of increased tensions with the U.S. and dismal labour prospects for young Canadians, some students are looking to the military for their future careers. They tell CBC News why the Canadian Armed Forces has captured their interest and where they're at with recruitment.

The fifth estate investigates misconceptions and allegations fuelling conflict in Canada’s largest lobster fishery, where Mi’kmaw fishers face broad opposition when exercising treaty rights.

Molson Canada has accused former managers of embezzling millions of dollars in an intricate fraud scheme allegedly involvingfake vendors, shell companies, the president of a major pub chain and a pair of married couples.

Three friends tell The National about the moment a wrong number added to their group chat turned into years of friendship.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement to make way for a new bitumen pipeline from the Alberta oilsands to the B.C. coast. 'We will use every tool in our toolbox to ensure that this pipeline does not go ahead,' said Heiltsuk Nation Chief Marilyn Slett.

Strong winds that prompted an Environment Canada alert this week have laid bare shoreline not often seen. But they also uncovered a rarely-seen shipwreck near Kingsville.

Ontario’s court of appeal has set aside a conviction and ordered a new trial for a man who spent 23 years in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in 1989 — but by all accounts, it’s unlikely that trial will ever happen.

As part of its ongoing plans to develop in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region, the Ontario government has signed a community partnership agreement with Marten Falls First Nation. Here's how the agreement builds on other deals the province has made with communities in the region, and why some First Nations are critical of the province's fast-tracked development approach.

Three Calgary police officers have been charged with criminal offences linked to allegations of sexual misconduct involving seven women, one of whom was allegedly photographed while partially naked and in custody.

The Ontario Land Tribunal disagreed with the city that the site was an erosion risk, or that its official plan prohibits development on ravine banks, saying: 'The light is amber, not red.'

The condo market has crashed, with preconstruction sales ground to a halt. Here's what comes next.

Councillors said they heard from residents who accused the PlowTO webpage of "gaslighting" them with incorrect information about whether their streets had been plowed.

While more suburban neighbourhoods topped Wahi's list, one downtown area might surprise you.

Toronto city staff are proposing a pilot project of signage with clearer language and colour-coded diagrams to reduce confusion about parking restrictions.

“One day I said, ‘OK, let’s do this,’” Puddicombe testified Thursday at her “faint-hope” hearing.

Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme' is on Peter Howell's list, as is 'The Secret Agent' and 'No Other Choice.'

The city says it repairs about 2,000 post-and-ring lockups annually, but dozens have been overlooked on this stretch of road.

This "highly customized" four-bedroom house features an indoor pool, sauna, private office and more.

A glitch in distribution data has added to the problems of a system described as "inflexible."

Government orders immediate inspections of renovation projects after scaffolding and nets blamed for fast-spreading flames at Wang Fuk Court

A National Guard member died on Thursday after being shot near the White House in an ambush that investigators say was carried out by an Afghan national, an attack President Donald Trump blamed on Biden-era immigration vetting failures as he ordered a sweeping review of asylum cases.

The death toll from floods across large swathes of Southeast Asia rose to at least 230 on Friday, with authorities in the region working to rescue stranded citizens, restore power and communications and coordinate recovery efforts as the waters began to recede.

Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades has killed 128 people and left about 200 missing after the blaze at Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in Tai Po. At least 79 were injured as rescue efforts ended.

Anti-war Russians in detention at risk of deportation back to home country

U.S. President also said he will end all federal benefits and subsidies to ‘noncitizens’

The FBI searched multiple properties in Washington state and San Diego on Thursday in what officials said was a terrorism probe into an Afghan national suspected of shooting two National Guard members near the White House.

The latest updates on the ceasefire agreement, U.S. efforts to ensure it holds, and the toll of the war in Gaza after two years

Researchers documented 55 instances of what they call ‘mini lightning’ over two Martian years

Two men were shot dead in Jenin despite initially lying on the ground in an apparent surrender

Canadians will not be able to legally enter the United Kingdom without an electronic travel authorization starting next February, or face being denied boarding.

Anand told the Senate's foreign affairs committee that Canada's focus is on limiting the possibility of Tehran obtaining nuclear weapons and urging it to engage with the U.S.

Police said a woman believed to be in her 20s died at the scene.

Putin mixed a readiness to engage with the U.S. over a possible peace plan with several warnings that Russia was prepared to fight on if necessary and take more of Ukraine.

Officials said the fire started on the external scaffolding of one of the buildings, a 32-storey tower, and later spread to inside the building and then to nearby buildings.

After two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, officials say a suspect is in custody and the condition of the victims is considered critical.

Global Affairs estimates there are about 300,000 Canadian citizens in Hong Kong, making them the biggest Canadian diaspora outside the United States.

Businesses outside the United States, including in Canada, are seeing a drop in American customers during the holidays because of the added costs from tariffs and other fees.

The blaze started mid-afternoon local time, and after nightfall authorities upgraded it to a level 5 alarm, the highest level of severity.

Jakkaphong 'Anne' Jakrajutatip failed to appear as required in a Bangkok court and is considered a flight risk.

The scrutiny of Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, could disrupt U.S.-led peace talks and further rattle Ukrainian politics.

Hope of finding survivors has dwindled, with many residents of the densely packed Wang Fuk Court apartment towers still unaccounted for.

At least four works by a famous convicted forger have been discovered in Japan. Transparency about the mistakes, however, has sparked as much curiosity as scandal.

Legions of backstage workers have helped the Grand Ole Opry thrive for a century in Nashville. Diana McBride is known for her lemonade — and much more.

Shopping has always been a game. And now it’s being rigged against you.

My love of country this Thanksgiving season is not based on what this or that politician does, but on what America has always been.

Prices are higher, and the job market is weakening, but many people plan to spend heartily this season.

On Sunday, voters will choose between a left-wing presidential candidate and two conservatives, one backed by President Trump. The results are likely to be bitterly contested.

This was the worst fire in Hong Kong in nearly 70 years. At least 128 people were dead and the authorities said they expect to find more bodies in the charred towers.

With the help of A.I., a historian has identified the killer in a 1941 image that defined the savagery of the Nazi regime.

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has published an open letter urgently calling on its China unit to help restore supply chain operations.

A technical problem obstructed futures trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in the early hours of Friday morning.

November has been a volatile month for stocks as concerns of an AI bubble dominated conversation.

In a quarter that was partially affected by the 50% U.S. tariffs, the Indian economy grew 8.2% in July to September period.

Italian defense company Leonardo unveiled plans for an AI-powered shield for cities and critical infrastructure

Activist hedge fund manager Boaz Weinstein wants to replace the entire board of Baillie Gifford's EWI trust.

China's Anta Sports is among a number of firms looking to buy the German athletic brand, according to a media report.

Traders in Asia will assess key economic data, including inflation data from Tokyo and India's GDP for its fiscal second quarter, ending September.

With approximately just 3 hours of trading left for the month, major U.S. indexes are looking to end November in the red, based on CNBC calculations.

The president said he would also terminate "millions" of admissions under his predecessor Joe Biden and remove "anyone who is not a net asset" to the U.S.

With elections looming, the fire undercuts the government’s insistence it can cater to people’s needs without giving them a greater say in who rules the city.

An art student, an accountant, a sniper, an acrobat and a journalist: Ukraine’s all-women drone unit stakes its place in a male-dominated military.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee ordered inspections of all Hong Kong public housing undergoing significant renovations in light of the devastating fires.

The original U.S. plan, which Ukrainians and Europeans said was too favorable to Russia, was modified in negotiations in Geneva last weekend.

Part of Leo’s challenge is more firmly establishing who he will be as pope. He is positioning himself early as the pope of unity, the pope of peace.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s close relationship with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could make Turkey a possible safe harbor if he decides to flee Caracas.

The president’s improvisatory approach is unsettling Kyiv and its allies. Backers say Trump’s style might win results where others have failed.

People find happiness in material security, sharing meals and helping strangers. Here’s what that looks like in Finland, Senegal, Indonesia and Jamaica.

Cracks have emerged in the continent on how to keep arming Ukraine without U.S. money and how to respond to an increasingly tense confrontation with Russia.

Police arrested three people for alleged manslaughter in connection to the blaze at Wang Fuk Court in the Tai Po district. At least 279 remain missing.

The Spanish coastguard has been coordinating search and rescue efforts since Thursday morning.

Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.

Pub bosses have warned they face a sharp rise in business rates bills despite government support.

The three nuns say they were taken out of the convent against their will and placed in a care home.

The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron.

Manchester United's proposed new Old Trafford stadium is one of 22 venues named in the UK's bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in a critical condition.

The president did not name which countries would be affected, but vowed to remove anyone "not a net asset" to the US.

Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine's response to Russia's war and is lead negotiator in peace talks.

R360, the proposed global rugby series targetting the game's top stars, has pushed back its launch date two years to 2028, raising doubts over the project's viability.

Chancellor says Treasury won’t go after ‘tiny amounts of money’ and pledges they won’t pay any tax in this parliament

The Ukrainian president’s ‘right hand man’ Andriy Yermak said he is fully cooperating with authorities as the probe continues

The 76-year-old man was reported missing from the Marella Explorer 2 on Thursday morning

The Met Office said heavy rain is likely to bring some disruption and possible flooding on Monday and Tuesday

Even when taxes don’t rise, your payments might as a result of what’s called fiscal drag

A new mansion tax and falling interest rates for mortgage deals might have older homeowners considering a move

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died after suffering ‘mortal wound’ while colleague Andrew Wolfe, 24, still in ‘very bad shape,’ according to President Donald Trump

The bundle of stone tools was deliberately buried near a waterhole in remote Australia

J.D. Vance’s lead in the polls could be collapsing because of his association with Trump, according to an expert

The cable highlighted the UK as an example for failing to take action on migration