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A man convicted of the 1979 killing of a six-year-old girl who was abducted from her bedroom has been put to death in a record 16th execution in Florida this year.

A London judge has ruled that global mining giant BHP Group is liable in Brazil's worst environmental disaster when a dam collapse 10 years ago unleashed tons of toxic waste into a major river, killing 19 people and devastating villages downstream.

Russia launched a heavy drone and missile attack on Ukraine early on Friday, killing six people in Kyiv and two more in the south in strikes on energy facilities, apartment buildings and infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.

Many industry observers have been cool to Donald Trump’s proposal to allow 50-year mortgages in the United States. And it’s very unlikely such an idea would gain traction anytime soon in Canada, where amortization periods have been shortened over the last two decades.

Are you stuck in traffic everyday and thinking your commute is the absolute worst? Maybe it is. Marketplace has crunched the data and has the definitive answer of Canada's top 10-worst commutes.

Mu’ayyad Ajjour and his neighbour Mohamed Zaida have searched every day among the ruins of a building, hoping they will find the remains of five-year-old Masa, Ajjour's cousin, so they can give her a proper burial. Her body is one of thousands thought to be buried in the debris of the war in Gaza.

Fast-food chains like Chipotle and McDonald’s are lowering their sales forecasts for next year and luring people in with value meals as they foresee a pullback in spending from low-income and younger diners.

Herbie Sakalauskas tells The National about the moment he ran 276 kilometres of the Cabot Trail in four days and raised over $41,000 for charity in memory of his dad.

But more than a week after the prime minister revealed his highly-anticipated first budget, questions remain about what exactly the sacrifices will be and how they will come to fruition — and it might take some time before Canadians find…

Toronto police statistics show that Black boys are accounting for (on average) more than 40 per cent of all boys that are reported missing to police.

The government is right to rethink a model that has become outdated, political and ineffective

In the video, the child can be seen wearing a wetsuit and a black hockey helmet — zip-tied at the back — walking slowly up and down the stairs to the basement where he would eventually die.

Ford government says it is prepared to “assume control” of the real estate regulator in the wake of the iPro scandal, unless it can provide a compelling alternative within the next 15 days.

Canada winger Ali Ahmed was sent off in the sixth minute, yet Ecuador was unable to capitalize on scoreboard in exhibition match ahead of World Cup.

We come to bury speed cameras, with a eulogy for the ace of Toronto's automated speed enforcement fleet, the Parkside Drive speed camera.

With five-star hotel amenities, floor-to-ceiling windows and a 1000-bottle wine cellar, this downtown property offers luxury living with urban convenience.

In this episode of “It’s Political,” the Toronto Star’s Ottawa bureau reporters — Raisa Patel, Mark Ramzy, Ryan Tumilty and deputy bureau chief Alex Ballingall — join Althia to discuss the events since the tabling of the Liberals’ budget and…

The next step will be to increase the distance between the neurosurgeon and the robot to more than 600 km.

Seal clambered out of the water and onto a swimming platform at the stern of the boat near the motor – claiming it as a life raft of sorts

Foreign powers demand the group disarm and leave government but have yet to agree who will replace them

A small boat being used by amateur wildlife photographer Charvet Drucker and her friends turned into a life saver for a seal escaping a pod of orcas hunting it off an island in Washington state.

From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as U.S. plans for its future slowly take shape, Gazans say, adding to rivals' doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.

Moscow denies targeting civilian areas, with the Russian Defence Ministry saying it carried out an overnight strike on ‘military-industrial and energy facilities’

Documents reveal the 2008 sex crime conviction did little to diminish the desire of his influential network to stay connected to the billionaire financier

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Friday, killing four people, starting fires and scattering debris across many districts of the capital, Ukrainian authorities said.

Delhi government enforces emergency measures as air quality deteriorates to hazardous levels

The BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021, but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit.

More than 12.5 million Sudanese have been displaced at a time when global aid budgets are shrinking

Russia used at least 430 drones and 18 missiles in the attack that left gaping holes in some city buildings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Protesters wore clothing associated with Indigenous groups and some protesters formed a human chain around portions of the demonstration.

Israel identified the returned body as that of Meny Godard, who was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri in southern Israel. His wife, Ayelet, was killed during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

Sonder announced in a statement that it had initiated liquidation proceedings, and the interim CEO said she is 'devastated.'

Many of the documents released by Republicans were email exchanges between Epstein and journalists with whom he had long-standing relationships.

'When Russia is lowering the threshold of doing mischief, using force or anything ... it's very worrying,' said Latvia's ambassador to Canada in an interview with Global News.

'I said something to someone within my immediate circle, in confidence, one stupid sentence that I deeply regret,' Brittany Miller told her 3.5 million TikTok followers.

Ten years since the attacks in Paris at the Bataclan, France is preparing to pay tribute to the victims of the assaults that left more than 130 dead and more than 400 injured.

The Russian attacks have brought rolling blackouts to Ukraine as winter approaches and U.S.-led diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill.

An official said that the theft occurred Sunday night and was discovered when one of the doors at the classical department was found broken.

The chief of the company’s U.S. business, John Furner, will take over on Feb. 1.

The professor will no longer be able to teach a class on diversity after she showed students a diagram that included the “Make America Great Again” slogan as an example of white supremacy.

Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa wrecked western Jamaica, officials are beginning to grapple with the challenge of trying to find housing for thousands of families.

An advocate for women’s reproductive health, she started one of the world’s smallest pharmaceutical companies to bring an emergency birth-control method to market.

The political writer John Ganz dissects the Republican Party’s internal battle over antisemitism.

Trump’s actions should alarm anybody who shares the American founders’ suspicion of centralized power.

In Ken Burns’s newest documentary, the war for independence was also a civil war. Amid a bitter fight over history, its timing feels urgent.

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

The revelations are a remarkable reversal for the Ukrainian president, who once presented himself as a leader who would clean up the country’s politics.

Right-wing outlets have focused on a single redacted name in the 23,000 pages of correspondence related to Jeffrey Epstein that were released on Wednesday.

Novo Nordisk shareholders approved the proposals to revamp the board with 93% voting in favor. The foundation controls over 75% of votes.

The longtime CEO will be succeeded by John Furner, the Walmart U.S. CEO, on Feb. 1.Both changes take effect then.

When is a political U-turn not a U-turn? U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves' tap dance through political turmoil ahead of the U.K budget.

European stocks were lower on Friday as worries about an artificial intelligence bubble and the global economy shook investor confidence.

The victory of Modi and his allies in the state elections of Bihar will allow New Delhi to make farm-related concessions, a key demand of U.S. trade negotiators

In a sharp shift in tone, the latest outlook from the world’s top energy agency signals that oil demand could keep growing through to 2050.

Asia-Pacific markets fell Friday, tracking losses on Wall Street, as technology stocks continue to come under pressure for another day.

Shares of SoftBank Group plunged over 8%, marking its third straight day of selloff after the Japanese giant said it had sold its entire stake in Nvidia.

Trump says he has an 'obligation' to sue the BBC: Here's what's going on

The CEOs of DeepL and Picsart told CNBC they were concerned about AI valuations but touted the longer term potential of the technology.

A scandal, involving kickbacks at Ukraine’s state nuclear power company, has revived concerns about European money being siphoned off by graft instead of helping fight Russia.

An emerging area of research is uncovering hidden links between nature and human health.

Here’s what to know about hostages and others whose bodies have been returned by Hamas to Israel, and those who remain in Gaza.

The Fujian and its strike group represent a strategic game changer that will bring Beijing closer to its goal of eroding U.S. maritime primacy in its backyard.

Violent attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank are at a record high, the United Nations says, making it perilous to carry out the economically crucial harvest.

We’re tracking what happened to the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, from Israel.

As scientists sound the alarm, the world is committing to climate action “with or without the United States.”

A humanoid robot powered by artificial intelligence, known as AIDOL, tumbled during its highly anticipated debut appearance at a Moscow tech show.

He administered martial law before dislodging his mentor during the “people power” revolution. A quintessential survivor, he served into his 90s as a senator.

The Netherlands American Cemetery previously had two displays honoring Black American soldiers’ experiences in World War II.

The cyber-attack pushed the carmaker into the red after it was forced to shut down its production lines.

Marc Guehi withdraws from the England squad because of injury and will continue his rehabilitation with Crystal Palace.

Harrison Sullivan said he was "ashamed" after crashing his Maclaren before failing to attend court.

Storm Claudia is bringing heavy and persistent rain to parts of the UK. Amber warnings have been issued and there is a risk of flooding and disruption as Simon King explains.

Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast.

The chancellor had been widely expected to increase income tax rates, which would have broken a manifesto promise.

The enormous pile of rubbish is called an "environmental catastrophe unfolding in plain sight".

The growing questions from Republicans on how Trump is running the country

US investment group RedBird Capital has abandoned its attempt to buy the UK newspaper.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

The current CEO transformed the business during his time at the helm

In the 13th walkout by doctors since March 2023, resident doctors are at the picket line again in disputes over pay

The World Cheese Awards in Switzerland have kicked off with a sensory overload of smells and flavors

Innovation is emerging as the UK’s most powerful tool for navigating economic uncertainty

Nineteen West African nationals deported by the U.S. to Ghana have been moved to an unknown location, according to a lawyer for one of the deportees

Jordan’s king and Indonesia's leader have held talks as the two longtime friends agreed to strengthen military cooperation and economic ties between the two Muslim-majority nations

The Trump administration wants major food producers to stop using synthetic dyes by the end of next year

RedBird Capital has ditched a £500m deal to buy the Telegraph

The email exchange was among the thousands of Epstein-related documents released by Congress

Exclusive: Amany, a mother-of-three, was delighted when she was offered a scholarship to study an MSc at the University of Bristol earlier this year. But when the Foreign Office told her that she could not bring her husband or children, she was left with an ‘impossible choice’. She tells Maira Butt that the decision will ‘break’ her children’s hearts