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Leah Farrow tells The National about the moment her son, Soren, went trick or treating in July for his 11th birthday in Huntsville, Ala.

After a multi-week search in July for Parker, an 11-year-old Calgary boy, ended after he was confirmed dead, the provincial government is assessing whether improvements are needed to its emergency alert system.

This is the second grizzly bear attack near Pemberton in just one week.

A former gang member’s murder trial concerning the 1996 death of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur began with jury selection on Monday, almost thirty years after the influential rapper was shot and killed in Las Vegas. Duane (Keffe D) Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang.

People who were present or participated in a protest that shut down Province House in March are now facing bans from the legislature's grounds.

Ashley Callingbull spoke out after two Miss Universe Canada contestants were involved in what she called cultural appropriation during the costume portion of the pageant.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday demanded Iran pay compensation for the people he said it had killed in wars, attacks and protests, in a move that will likely complicate ‌efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. ‌President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for fewer childhood vaccinations by limiting the inoculation schedule to 11 immunizations. Health experts warn changing the inoculation schedule leaves more children vulnerable.

Calgary police say one of their officers was shot while conducting a traffic stop near Edworthy Park on Monday. The suspect fled into the park and was later found dead in the Bow River.

A New York jury has found a 46-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his nine-year-old daughter from Montreal.

Rivals targeted front-runner Navdeep Bains's lack of a seat at the first candidates' debate of the Ontario Liberal leadership race.

As alcohol consumption continues to decline, people are looking for alternatives — and not just the non-drinkers.

Many have speculated on what could have been done differently. We spoke to a passenger rights' advocate and a parenting expert to learn more.

Calgary police, in a news release, said the officer is in hospital in stable condition but did not provide more details.

Chen, who was first elected in 2015, cites “significant health issues” as a result of a car accident last fall.

The scheme, according to court documents, spanned from January 2020 to October 2024.

The 23-year-old man charged by police on Monday was previously accused of shooting at a Woodbridge home of a GFL-linked executive.

Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the program will provide a 50 per cent rebate on rail and marine transportation costs for Canadian steel.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday scoffed at Iran’s demand for reparations for devastation caused to the country by the U.S. and Israeli bombardment over the past five months — a demand he said Tehran’s negotiators hadn't raised until now.

Youth crime is rising, weapons offences are surging and four teens have died this year in shootings. One youth worker says it's time to rethink the approach.

Airport catering truck secretly shuttled U.S. President from legacy Air Force One jet to a smaller plane, Washington Post reports

Defence Minister says Streit Group has a history of supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex

Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election

Blanche was confirmed in a 50-49 vote, opposed by two Republicans who cited concerns about what they described as increased politicization of the Justice Department under Trump

Melina Frattolin’s body was found last year in a marsh in a rural area of New York

In the first lawsuit to go to trial in the California litigation, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google negligent for designing social media platforms that harm young people

Duane Davis has pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur’s death

Incident started getting attention after a passenger on the cruise ship that did help posted about it on social media

Popular clothing retailers like Levi's are offering in-store repairs and hosting sewing workshops as they try to appeal to young consumers looking to save money and protect the environment.

It voluntarily recalled products, including salsas and guacamole, from retailers, including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods in some states

A remembrance ceremony was held in Saskatoon Sunday to remember the loss of lives and freedom in Iran. Associations say more awareness needs to be spread in Canada about the IRGC.

The brunt of the typhoon hit just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 144 kph (89 mph) as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

U.S.-based oil company Greenland Energy is preparing to drill for oil in Greenland, having moved drilling equipment to the island’s east coast.

Authorities described the wreck as 'a significant underwater archaeological site' and said it was first reported by private citizens.

Streit Group was sanctioned for allegedly supplying vehicles to the Russian National Guard.

The WHO regional director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, said sequencing indicated the outbreak’s start, with some cases early wrongly attributing to malaria and typhoid.

The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.

The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, a spokesperson said.

Binface, who has run against prime ministers past and present, was the first to throw his bucket in the ring when Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage abruptly quit Parliament.

National weather agency Météo-France is warning about temperatures approaching 40 C (104 F) from Tuesday onward in southeastern France.

Anthony Anderson, a guest host on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” said he’d “seen better weaves on ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’”

This is how elections are so often fought now. Politicians slink into a constituency to meet fans, make content for their social media and melt away.

Authorities in California said he died in a climbing accident. He set a record in 2024 for climbing El Capitan’s Lurking Fear route in under three hours.

President Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.

By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.

In a private meeting at City Hall, an invited group of rabbis told Mayor Zohran Mamdani that his relationship with Jewish New Yorkers needed to change.

President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.

Immigrants who said they inadvertently registered to vote while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses are increasingly facing deportation under the Trump administration.

Thanks to Trump, G.O.P. extremism has become so ordinary that it breaks through only when it reaches an absurdly high level.

Representative Chuck Edwards dropped his re-election bid amid sexual harassment allegations. His replacement, Jennifer Balkcom, has about 80 days to campaign.

Technology giants have shelled out trillions to support insatiable AI demand and the infrastructure buildout.

Oil traders keep clinging to hope that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. That won't last forever.

A U.S. federal judge has approved the Department of Justice's decision to dismiss the criminal probe against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on graft charges.

GDP growth for 2026 is now expected to come in at 4.5% to 5.5%, more than double the low end of its previous forecast of 2%-4%

The dueling positions Washington and Tehran staked out showed how far apart the two sides remain even as both talked of winding down regional hostilities.

The world watches oil prices surge past $82 per barrel and the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve dip to its lowest level since 1983.

More American movie stars have appeared in China this year, reflecting Hollywood's market interests amid political tensions.

TMTG said it has signed more than 10 customer agreements for Truth API, the service offering faster access to President Donald Trump's posts.

OpenAI's tender offer has been in the works since the company closed its record-breaking $122 billion funding round in March.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that because its hardware is broadly adopted, flexible and transferable, lenders can underwrite compute as revenue-generating.

Recent polls showed the liberal-leaning Yabloko could have won seats in the parliamentary elections next month.

The temblor, which struck Colombia’s Pacific coast shortly after 7:30 a.m., was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.

Authorities have not said who organized a suspicious border breach in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa. Social media posts in Morocco are urging another push.

“Israel does not accept the 15-point document,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The U.S. president had touted the Board of Peace plan as a step toward a lasting settlement.

The emergence of teenage defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has been one of the main storylines of Liverpool's pre-season - but why can the 18-year-old only play friendly matches?

The firm says it will refocus on social media, which includes a plan to sell faster access to Trump's posts.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca talks about replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI and his captaincy dilemma.

How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?

US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.

It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.

The UK has until mid-September to provide evidence to the State Department to support extradition

Heat health alerts are in place across England as the UKHSA has warned there could be a rise in deaths among the vulnerable population

Princess Beatrice celebrated her 38th birthday over the weekend

The A31 remains closed after National Highways confirmed the road surface suffered ‘significant’ damage

Exclusive: Lawyers have sent justice secretary Alex Norris a letter before action over ‘indefensible’ indefinite jail terms condemned by human rights watchdog

US president was whisked away from Air Force One onto a smaller aircraft and flown to the Mildenhall air base in the UK

IHG said revenue per available room rose by 4.8% in the Americas over the half-year.

A Los Angeles judge is weighing whether to throw out an explosive ageism lawsuit brought by a 70-year-old former Venice High School choir director

Iran has warned the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the US meets crucial conditions

It follows the driest July in England and Wales since records began