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Scientists are uncovering the creatures that live in our rivers with techniques like electrofishing and DNA sampling. Here's what they're finding, from mottled sculpins to mayfly nymphs, and why they say we need to know our underwater neighbours.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is at the centre of an effort by the Trump administration that observers say is part of a broader attempt to reshape the stories of the United States as told by the country's cultural institutions.

Interest in summer camps for grown-ups is on the rise. More and more adults are seeking them out because they're nostalgic for the fun-filled summer days of childhood. Campers say they're eager to disconnect from their responsibilities and meet other people.

A flight bound for Toronto was cancelled Thursday evening after a young child refused to secure their seatbelt, according to Porter Airlines.

Another victim has died following a mass shooting in Thailand, northwest of Bangkok. The death toll is now at least eight.

RCMP say an emergency alert covering the Halifax Regional Municipality has ended now that the suspect is in custody. The suspect is believed to have been involved in a shooting earlier Saturday in South Farmington, N.S., say RCMP.

Dominion Society, which supports deporting immigrants en masse, is advertising a conference in Hamilton this month. It's prompted anti-racism groups to advise venues and businesses on how to avoid unwittingly booking events by groups they say promote hate, an issue that's come up in other parts of the country.

The hand-built planes are unmatched in the firefighting aircraft market and are built to last for decades. Europe wants more of them than ever.

Canada's chief science adviser says the federal government should devise a way to reflect on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare the country and Canadians for future public health challenges.

Women in Gaza experienced nearly 4,000 miscarriages between January and June this year, according to a UN report that suggests that rate is more than three times higher than in the second half of 2025. Though it's not yet clear exactly what is behind the spike, a doctor in central Gaza says harsh living conditions as well as fear and anxiety are contributing factors.

Probes likely to target companies, donors and contractors around Trump administration

EU member states are allowed to temporarily reintroduce controls at so-called internal borders in case of a serious threat, though they should be a last resort and time-limited

The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year

Moscow launched 151 drones and six ballistic missiles overnight, says Ukraine’s air force

The U.S. must never threaten Iran again and must permanently end the war with Iran and its armed allies in the region, the statement said

Nearly 39,000 buildings were without power in Kagoshima while just over 12,000 were affected in Okinawa

Unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, many have gone without pay for months, and some are running out of food and medicine

For those looking for a job, the public spaces offer free internet, cheap food and work desks

The one-thousand-bed jail is operated by Private prison company GEO Group, and is accused of unsafe, unsanitary conditions

Italy imposed its own controls last week following mass influx of migrants from Morocco into Spanish enclave of Ceuta

A car bomb exploded in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, injuring two people, a day after newly sworn-in President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to crack down on armed groups.

Spain imposed border checks on Italian travellers after Rome refused to lift restrictions on Spaniards, escalating a dispute over migration to Ceuta.

The U.S. government this week halted inspection activities in Michoacan, Mexico's top avocado-producing state, where organized crime groups have extorted growers and exporters.

George Box, who died last year, was 11 when he swiped the bone fragment while on a school trip to Glastonbury Abbey in the summer of 1956.

The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports that fund the Ukraine war.

Five school staff members, including teachers and administrators, died in the shooting around 10 a.m. at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of Bangkok.

The orders come after an earlier effort by Trump to overturn birthright citizenship was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled it's protected by the U.S. Constitution.

Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada must 'be vigilant' of foreign actors targeting the country's technology, pointing to artificial intelligence and intellectual property.

As of Sunday, AI systems in Europe must explicitly notify users when they're dealing with AI instead of a human, while AI-generated content like deepfakes must be labelled.

The tests will help rapidly reduce the time it takes for women to be told whether they have the condition, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state’s skyrocketing cost of living.

The Trump administration’s proposed changes to the review process will allow it to take a wrecking ball to historic sites across the country.

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.

In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. ⁠Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.

Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.

The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.

The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.

Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.

Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, is in the spotlight in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, where Mr. Miller faces multiple calls to step aside.

"Excitement about Myspace's relaunch reflects nostalgia for a more analog time, when algorithms were less dominant in our lives," an analyst told CNBC.

Iran's military stressed that the crucial waterway would only be reopened when the U.S. accepts Iran's conditions.

Fire Point CEO Iryna Terekh says Ukraine has "learned the hard way" that military leverage is integral to to bringing diplomacy within reach.

Collateralized loan obligations may become the next big push in the exchange-traded fund industry.

Strength across its energy, railroad and manufacturing businesses more than offset weaker insurance results.

As Earth’s orbit gets more crowded, companies are betting that cleaning up space junk could become a lucrative new business.

The Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas couldn't have come at a better time, with AI agent hacks stacking up from Anthropic, Meta and OpenAI.

The company is seeing huge profitability potential and a larger addressable market as a result of AI search.

Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage told CNBC he now controls 12 million shares of Celsius Holdings, amounting to roughly 4.7% of the energy drink company.

This week saw massive moves in both directions for software stocks, as investors try to figure out which names are best insulated from artificial intelligence.

Tehran insists on compensation and the lifting of sanctions, among other concessions from the U.S., as a condition for reopening the strait.

Authorities say a teen killed his two grandparents and five teachers and staff before taking his own life.

Ultraconservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi left a subtle opening in remarks Thursday for rethinking Japan’s “Three Non-Nuclear Principles.”

Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?

BBC Sport has rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.

A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.

Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season at Real Madrid as he looks to prove his worth under Jose Mourinho.

The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.

With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.

For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.

The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.

Devon and Cornwall are among the prime locations

Weather conditions in Canada mean the famed Royal Air Force aerobatics team are not able to return home on time

Some economists think GDP will have increased 0.4% for the second quarter, between April and June.

The network was described as ‘complex, active and dangerous’

A new report casts doubt on a leading police theory over the disappearance of Jack O’Sullivan, who vanished in Bristol more than two years ago. His mother, Catherine, tells The Independent she wants to see action

The blaze has been likened to ‘a bomb going off’

As Europe swelters under record-breaking temperatures, misleading claims that sunscreen causes rather than protects against skin cancer are spreading online – but experts tell The Independent the evidence shows a very different story

The Royal Navy spent 21 days in July monitoring Moscow’s vessels

UAE condemns attack on carrier as it accuses Tehran of ‘acts of piracy’

North Korea previously sent troops and munitions to support Russia’s war effort against Ukraine