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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would "love" to see British-run Northern Ireland unify with Ireland, remarks made during a visit to Dublin that drew a sharp response from pro-British unionists in Northern Ireland.

Iraq’s government was racing Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shuttering a key Saudi pipeline.

Russian strikes killed three civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, local officials said Saturday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that sending European troops into Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with Russia.

Researchers analyzed Parks Canada data collected from 2010 to 2023 on aggressive wildlife encounters and what people were doing when they occurred. The researchers found that quiet activities like hiking, walking and sightseeing were when many encounters occurred.

While fertility preservation measures like egg freezing are typically presented as another way to give women in elite sport greater freedom to decide if and when to become mothers, some experts and advocates say they're concerned that it could send the message that athletes should delay motherhood.

OpenAI made waves this week for announcing it had solved a mathematics problem with roots going back 200 years. But almost immediately, two other mathematicians (one of whom works at competitor Anthropic) announced the results might have been taken from their own work.

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and why they're potentially crucial to how U.S. President Donald Trump wields power in his final two years in the White House.

Artificial intelligence researchers are warning the public to use strong passwords and promptly install software updates on their devices to combat "AI-driven computer worms," a new breed of cyber-threat they say can launch custom attacks on devices, sapping processing power and information as they hunt for new victims.

Lucas Brehaut was hoping there’d be a lot of interest in his research, though it might be a case of “be careful what you wish for.” Caribou, moose, black bears, wolves, rabbits and owls have been messing with his research equipment.

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it's unlikely her government will launch a new Crown corporation to build out natural gas pipelines in the province.

"Always Lalisa" director Sue Kim discusses the effect K-pop success and fandom has had on the superstar singer.

Five university professors explain the new ways they're using to gauge students' understanding, and where AI fits in.

The Los Angeles Clippers-Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention case as presented on "Pablo Torre Finds Out" has been his masterpiece. It's only part of his story.

A ballyhooed summit in Toronto and a big speech in Europe offer opportunities to seize business and diplomatic opportunities, but there are hazards.

It seems every generation has a version of kids-these-days. But social media and the pandemic have brought new challenges, and some believe Wonderland is bearing the brunt of it.

Residents of this East York neighbourhood were frustrated a tree hadn't been pruned. Then it crushed a car.

"The Stunt Driver" star discusses the battle to make Canadian movies with Sean Menard, whose Terry Fox doc "Run Terry Run" premieres at TIFF.

Trump's numbers keep changing because they were never real, writes Jim Stanford. Here's a point-by-point rebuttal of his wildest arguments — and what the data actually shows.

With U.S. trade talks broken off, writes Adam Froman, Prime Minister Mark Carney's investors summit on Sept. 14 and 15 must pitch a new way to build the Canadian economy.

Sabalenka will try to become the first player to win three in a row since Serena Williams from 2012-14

Other political parties are warning that unlimited donations from billionaire businessmen risk corrupting elections

Thousands of Celine Dion fans gathered on Friday night for a giant, outdoor karaoke night, on a Paris screen.

Any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to a direct conflict with Moscow, Russian President says

Iraqi government confirms attacks came from its territory, though umbrella group denies involvement

U.S. President says a united Ireland would be a ‘fantastic thing’

Cashmere sweaters and Teslas are among the items that are more affordable north of the border

People who have dealt with the President think Carney has recognized that readily giving in doesn’t necessarily result in better treatment

A bipartisan assemblage of Biden, Obama, Bush and Clinton appeared together for a ceremony in New York

What our reporters remember from their time spent covering the Sept. 11 attacks

Prime Minister Mark Carney will pitch Canada to hundreds of global and domestic investors at the country's first national investment summit in Toronto next week.

Diana turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown.

France's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.

Consumers could be facing higher borrowing costs for longer as bond markets are once again signalling rising economic risk to the finance and investing community.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a beverage "very hot" if it is above 65°C, and says it is “probably carcinogenic” to people.

Footage shared by local authorities shows large sections of the vessel engulfed in flames and survivors being pulled out of the water onto Philippine Coast Guard boats.

Orangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.

The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community or that special circumstances warrant their release, a judge said in her ruling.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of the Bahamas said that neither the aircraft or any associated wreckage or debris have been located.

'It is with great shock and deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic,' Mission Austria announced on its official Facebook page.

Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.

In an essay, the head of Anthropic laid out the rapidly advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence and said there needed to be greater safety controls across the industry.

The United States has been officially neutral on an issue that was a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.

Senator Jon Husted, running in a high-stakes race in Ohio, dismissed his political director because of social media activity displaying a “complete lack” of judgment, a spokeswoman said.

Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.

A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.

Researchers say artificial intelligence is developing faster than the systems put in place to monitor and control it.

Researchers at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are increasingly trying to raise awareness about the risks of artificial intelligence.

Silicon Valley’s strange new theology.

President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects.

Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed concerns around border dispute and the trade imbalance.

Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.

In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.

The U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.

Russia's war, permanently higher defense spending and uncertainty over U.S. commitments are narrowing the choices facing whoever wins Sunday's election.

CAT bonds, or catastrophe bonds, could bring data center risk to capital markets, with the first dedicated deal potentially emerging within 12 to 18 months.

On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary.

Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.

The decline snapped multiday winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.

Two of the most important corridors for international energy shipments are blocked by Iran and its proxies, oil prices are up and the global economy is reeling.

Trump’s comments broke with longstanding U.S. neutrality on the question of reuniting the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland — a highly sensitive issue in the U.K.

Republican candidates in some of the nation’s most competitive races are treading carefully as local industries brace for President Trump’s tariffs.

Flávio Bolsonaro is now polling evenly with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and prediction markets are favoring the challenger over the incumbent in the October election.

The terror organization and its offshoots have set up at least eight training sites over the past three years, taking advantage of the Taliban’s return to power.

“This is the first day that Iran really started winning the war,” a Yemeni official said of Houthi territorial gains that give Tehran leverage over a second major waterway.

The defeat leaves Britain outside a growing list of European countries and 14 U.S. jurisdictions that allow some form of assisted suicide.

Militants in Yemen sought to use a coding tool to produce guided rockets and missiles, the firm found, noting it was able to block some but not all the requests.

The men are accused of being members of an organized criminal network that defrauded women out of more than $6 million through online relationships, South African police said.

And according to to the National Hurricane Center, no hurricanes are on the horizon.

Rival demonstrators march through Portsmouth as new police powers come into force.

Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".

McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.

Should Europe fail to reach the 14½ points they require to win the Solheim Cup on Sunday questions will surely be asked of captain Anna Nordqvist's faith in Charley Hull and Lottie Woad as a pairing.

It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.

The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.

Fans of the Canadian singer greeted her as she left her hotel on Saturday.

A recent spate of stark warnings about the dangers of AI has been met with scepticism by executives and investors.

Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-long career.

Eileen and Keen Umbehr's obsession with the prosecution of Dana Chandler led them to spend more than 15 years trying to prove her innocence — an all-consuming odyssey that’s the subject of a new, three-part HBO docuseries, reports Bruce Golding

A man has been arrested on suspicion of wearing or using an item to conceal his identity

O’Charley’s operated 250 locations at the height of its business

Nigel Farage says he is honoured and humbled that Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have ‘shown such confidence in Reform’

Even some fans standing just behind Ted Cruz — who were visible on camera — joined in

Donald Trump’s childhood home has sold for nearly $2 million after a renovation transformed the New York City residence from a mold-ridden cat den to modern abode

Waymo does not allow riders to carry weapons in its vehicles

Mississippi police say they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing

‘He is easily America’s Greatest Hero,’ Trump wrote. ‘Without him, our Country and our Freedoms wouldn’t exist’

Ofgem’s energy price cap surge will increase by £60 per year