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Firefighters across Europe struggled against multiple fires Friday as a new wave of record-breaking heat baked a swath of the continent, their task further complicated by exceptionally parched landscapes.

The U.S. wants Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn a siege imposed by Jewish settlers in a Palestinian village, officials said on Friday, as settlers pressured residents by pitching a new tent before Israeli soldiers arrived and it was taken down.

‌Record rainfall in Japan stranded thousands of travelers at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday, bringing floods to the surrounding area that disrupted transport, knocked out power to 20,000 homes and killed eight.

A man from the northeastern Ontario town of Cobalt has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the sword attack on his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend in 2024. Phillipe Rivard Gagnon, 20, entered the plea in Haileybury court this week.

Nigel Farage beat trash-can wearing comic candidate Count Binface on Friday, regaining a seat in Parliament he quit a month ago to trigger the widely mocked special election.

Long Lake #58 is mourning the death by drug overdose of a third young person in this northwestern Ontario community this year. After demanding action from provincial, federal and policing partners to protect their members, Long Lake #58 and neighbouring Ginoogaming First Nation are now taking matters into their own hands.

Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal are selling payment processor Moneris Solutions Corp. to San Francisco-based investment firm Francisco Partners. Some analysts are raising concerns around what the deal means for Canada's digital sovereignty amid the country's trade war with the U.S.

Through yoga nights, concerts and affordable dinners, Legion branches across the country are making a big play to welcome new members in their 100th year — not only to fill needs in the community and provide third spaces for a younger generation, but also to ensure they can continue surviving.

A study of fossilized feces, known as coprolites, from 540 million years ago found fecal matter likely played a significant role in an explosion of biodiversity in the early Cambrian period. Paleontologists say these fossils can tell us a lot about ancient animals and the ecosystems they inhabited.

A 192-page report, obtained by the Star, outlines a number of recommendations for the "deeply polarized campus environment."

Starting Monday, a person accused of crime or surety will be required within two business days of release to post cash bail, the Attorney General is set to announce Friday.

Study finds homeless people in Ontario 4.5 times more likely to stay after they're well enough to be released.

Ding Ping Wang was sitting inside his parked car when an unknown man fatally shot him in November 2022.

The United Arab Emirates blamed Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company as they sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Friday that the attacks were acts of piracy.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian jet-powered drones struck a home in northern Ukraine on Friday, killing a 29-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son, officials said.

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — As Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers mark five years since sweeping back to power, some Kabul residents say they feel safer after decades of conflict and upheaval but stress the leaders should now focus on creating jobs and…

The Bronx Bombers have been barely a .500 team without their best player.

The school argues “technology inhibits critical engagement” in the classroom. A majority of U of T law students surveyed so far about the ban coming this fall disagree, saying they’ve spent years developing how they study.

Despite what you might've heard, there are two good reasons to wittingly consume bad art — at least in small doses.

Relations between Moscow and Tokyo have waxed and waned over the years, but the Kurils have always been a sticking point

Suspension has triggered concern about the vote in the country, traditionally one of Africa’s most stable democracies

Record rainfall left thousands of travelers stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport on Friday (August 14) as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power to homes and claimed at least four lives. Japan's Chiba is flooded after more than 14 inches of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of the prefecture.

Israeli troops took up positions inside Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra on Thursday, the mayor said, after settlers trapped Palestinian families this week in a siege Palestinians say is aimed at forcing them from their land. Qusra mayor Abed Al Athem Wadi said that six homes in the village had been evacuated and taken over by Israeli soldiers.

No progress in talks to build on a June agreement to end the war, senior Iranian source said

‘You don’t withdraw from the global commons and then say you want to build a middle-power alliance.’

Home of a Palestinian-American was among those under siege, U.S. officials say

About 18,000 homes are without power as of Friday morning, officials say

Strike came a day after UN said July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since March 2022

Blazes also erupted in Germany and Croatia, prompting evacuations

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.

Farage abruptly quit his seat in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report a five million pound gift from an overseas crypto billionaire.

A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.

The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28.

A new White House report released Thursday accuses China of routing their exports through third countries with more favourable U.S. tariff rates or avoid them altogether.

A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday.

Demand for crude oil worldwide is expected to fall as higher gas prices force many consumers and businesses to reduce their consumption, according to the IEA.

The attacks have dented Russia’s refining capacity. Kyiv officials say the onslaught seeks to compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to seek a peace deal.

It was widely reported that Swift wore a haute couture Christian Dior dress to her Madison Square Garden wedding to NFL player Travis Kelce on July 3.

A partial solar eclipse occurs when “the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth but the Sun, Moon, and Earth are not perfectly lined up."

The continent’s railways and roads “were engineered for a climate that no longer exists,” one expert said.

Extreme temperatures and repeated wildfires are pushing infrastructure to the limit and testing the continent’s resolve.

Mr. Mangione faces federal charges of stalking that resulted in the death of a health insurance executive. A guilty plea could close the federal case — and complicate a separate state murder trial.

As much as Zohran Mamdani’s team runs on leftist idealism and social media hits, its style of governing also relies on humor, sports references and pop culture.

In the tiny nation, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government.

A last-ditch filing this week came on behalf of a dog that a judge found to be “vicious” and shows how the court’s emergency docket has been growing.

Recent polling issues could continue in Democratic primaries in part because progressives are more likely to enjoy taking surveys.

At a proliferating number of stores, discounts on sushi and other items are offered after 8 p.m. To get the best meals, you have to be there early.

Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform U.K., won the Clacton by-election with 63 percent. Count Binface, a novelty candidate, came second with 27 percent, a personal best.

Firefighters in Phoenix race to save lives in a city that’s only getting hotter.

The widening price of copper between two metals exchanges is offering investors a gauge of U.S. tariff risk.

Japan protested Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, escalating tensions over territory claimed by both Tokyo and Moscow.

NATO fighters shot down a foreign drone over Latvia as Finland briefly restricted airspace and sea areas amid heightened Baltic security concerns.

AI’s infrastructure boom is increasingly being funded through bonds, leases and private capital, while leveraged investors add another layer of market risk.

"It will be a combination of economic isolation like ‌the world has ​never seen before, ​and ​the continued blockade in ‌the Strait of ​Hormuz," Bessent said.

An investor who's witnessed every major technology for the last four decades joins CNBC's The Tech Download podcast.

Nintendo has been grappling with rising memory prices which forced the company to raise prices of its Switch 2 console which went on sale just over a year ago.

Farage stepped down last month to trigger the vote, branding it a fight against "the establishment," amid controversy over his finances.

Unitree’s IPO will gauge investors’ appetite for a technology that has yet to prove its commercial viability amid intensifying geopolitical tensions.

Tata Sons Chairman's sudden exit plan has sparked concerns over the Indian multinational's commitment to invest big bucks in projects of national importance.

Chanel Fong’s partner’s father, Keven Jones, died from severe blood loss after he was bitten on the leg.

Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.

Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

Belgium midfielder Arne Engels is having a medical pending a transfer to West Ham United, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed.

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.

The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.

Free agent Jadon Sancho is believed to prefer a move abroad despite receiving offers from Premier League clubs.

The alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey finished second to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.

Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson boosts her medal chances at the European Athletics Championships with a strong high jump performance.

Police say the driver injured a cyclist and caused significant damage to multiple pieces of street furniture

He moved through the aftermath of two deadly earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, documenting damage to structures, neighborhoods and human lives

The Reform UK leader refused to attend the count in his Essex constituency after forcing the contest with his resignation last month

His lawyers told a federal judge he intends to plead guilty to two remaining charges as future of state murder case remains unclear

A number of people were hospitalised as fires broke out across the region in scenes described as ‘apocalyptic’

The Zambian commission indicated it would review the decision to suspend the vote count in 24 hours

‘This stealth cut leaves communities suffering the impacts of conflict, crisis and climate change,’ UK aid network bond says of cuts during 2025

The care home helped the couple celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary with a cream tea

Famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle warns that humanity is ‘perilously close to tipping in the wrong direction’ when it comes to our seascape but, she tells Julia Musto, we can still save the deep ocean with exploration

Two people have been seriously injured in the incident as the RAIB are investigating the cause of the derailment