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Rob Base, rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer at age 59.

In a small log cabin along what used to be the Peace River in northeastern B.C., Ken Boon has amassed a half century's worth of memorabilia from protests to stop the controversial Site C dam.

A Pizza Hut franchisee in the U.S. is betting big on nostalgia, bringing back its '90s decor, Pac-Man and salad bars.

Ottawa is currently consulting on potential changes to the legislation that protects more than a million Canadian workers in federally regulated industries — a process the jobs minister says is needed as Canada faces "immense stress."

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to rebuild Gaza is under growing strain as violence persists — more than 800 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began — and his Board of Peace blames Hamas’s refusal to disarm for stalling progress.

Surely you've heard of RCP 8.5? Maybe not. But it's been in the spotlight since U.S. President Donald Trump who stirred up a conversation about a projection of future climate change that's rarely mentioned by name.

Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants to bankroll an AI data centre in rural Utah he says would be nearly identical to his proposed $70-billion, 7.5-gigawatt AI data centre campus in northern Alberta. But the Utah project has already been met with fierce opposition from some in the community who are worried about the potential environmental impacts.

Two decorated Canadian athletes are among those competing at this weekend's inaugural Enhanced Games — which is either the future of sport or its downfall, depending on who you ask.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for ​authorities to "spare no effort" in treating the injured and conducting search-and-rescue ‌operations.

The Manitoba government's behaviour at legislative committee meetings is under criticism after the premier laughed and made barking noises at the Tory leader and the justice minister took 30 minutes to respond to a question from an Independent MLA.

The collection of blue and white ceramics at the Gardiner Museum includes Queen Mary's milk bowl from 1690.

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.

Evacuation centers remained open in Southern California on Saturday as authorities worked to cool an overheated chemical storage tank and keep it from exploding less than a mile from Disneyland’s two theme parks.

No matter who you're cheering for in the highly anticipated international tournament, there's no shortage of places and ways to watch the matches.

Donna Skelly's word isn’t quite law, but the lawmakers can’t make a move — or move a motion — without her, Martin Regg Cohn writes.

They slipped through an unlatched gate 10 years ago. To many, the escape is as unforgettable as ever.

The university is framing the proposal as “just the start of a conversation” but faculty groups are concerned that it feels like a done deal.

People want to believe a mayor is empowered to fix all their city's problems — but the reality is a lot different.

Mid-century industrial construction and modern updates come together for an effective contrast, according to listing broker Adrian Mainella.

AI scribes are helpful and save time, say doctors, who say the auditor general missed a crucial quality-control step in her examination.

The minister sparked global outrage after promoting a video of himself taunting detained activists

Secretary of State says U.S. might have ‘something to say’ on the issue in the coming days

More than 120 people are hospitalized and nine are still unaccounted for

The Memphis in May competition draws luminaries from the rarefied universe of smoke

The Armed Forces enlisted 7,310 new members over the past year. Here’s how the sales pitch looked at one Quebec job fair

As 12 days of non-stop premieres at the Cannes Film Festival come to an end, here's how to be successfully styled on the famous red carpet.

Trump says Gabbard’s principal deputy, Aaron Lukas, will serve as acting director

Severe conditions likely to persist for several days, providing little respite for the millions of people whose livelihoods depend on working outdoors

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organizers said on Friday, with several hospitalized with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high.'

Iran signaled “narrowing differences” in negotiations with the U.S. after Pakistan’s army chief held more talks in Tehran while United States weighs on a new round of attacks.

At least 90 people were killed and nine remained missing after a gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China, marking the country’s deadliest mining disaster in years.

Members of a rescue team found the body of 52-year-old Matthew Cameron Paton, a Victoria Police Department sergeant, on Thursday about 400 metres down a steep slope.

Dr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after an individual returned from Ethiopia and reported symptoms 'consistent with a range of illnesses.'

Symptoms are similar for all strains of Ebola and can start with fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and sore throat, according to the World Health Organization.

Rubio said he didn’t want to exaggerate the progress, saying there had been “a little bit of movement and that’s good.” He said the conversations were ongoing.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there are now almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in the Ebola outbreak.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland came after he moved to cut 5,000 troops from Germany over criticism of the Iran war.

Currently, the Canadian government advises Canadians to avoid all travel to Ituri and North Kivu provinces, citing safety and security concerns.

The flotilla, which consisted of hundreds of people and 41 boats, attempted to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and bring humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.

As people across the Middle East braced for the possibility of renewed fighting, officials from both sides said there were signs that they were moving closer to an agreement.

The president’s $1.8 billion slush fund is causing further cracks in the Republican Party.

Firefighters continue to cool a chemical storage tank with water to prevent it from breaching or exploding. Some 40,000 residents near the Orange County plant have been evacuated to shelters.

A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.

Saturday’s strikes damaged a main hospital in the Lebanese city of Tyre, as funerals for paramedics killed a day earlier were held.

The death count rose drastically on Saturday as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”

Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning.

Scientists have planted American trees in China, Korea and elsewhere to attract hungry insects. Their hope is to identify the most damaging bugs before they cross the ocean.

Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.

Voters want to dictate which offices their preferred politicians hold, what positions they take, and even where and how they live. It is fantasy football: political edition.

U.S. and Chinese officials have met and spoken publicly about differing priorities since the Trump-Xi summit concluded in Beijing last week.

South Korea's deputy PM tells CNBC there are concerns as to whether AI could worsen wealth gaps or lead to job losses.

SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Friday, a day after the company scrubbed plans before takeoff.

Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied $12 million in Thursday night previews, the lowest collection of advance tickets in franchise history.

Gabbard said she is leaving her post to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer.

Donald Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump, with whom he has five children. She disclosed this week that she has breast cancer.

President Trump droppped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the DOJ creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate alleged "lawfare" victims.

Despite President Donald Trump's demands for lower interest rates, markets are betting the Fed will stay on hold through most, if not all, of 2026.

Qualcomm is on a big run, powered by investor bullishness that the company will be at the center of a boom in AI devices.

The volatility in the bond market continued as new Fed chair Kevin Warsh was sworn in on Friday.

Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with NATO foreign ministers in Sweden, the focus is on the U.S. moving to reduce its military footprint in Europe.

The appeal marked the first significant update since the former British prince was arrested in February over allegations of misconduct while in office.

Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.

Bordeaux-Begles score five first-half tries to retain the Champions Cup title with a comfortable victory over Leinster in the final in Bilbao and prolong the Irish team's agony in European rugby's showpiece game.

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.

The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

The couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

Ukraine says it struck Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region.

James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who lost money in the Equity for Punks scheme.

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war.

‘I didn’t really want to (fall in love), but life decided otherwise,’ Pelicot said during an appearance at the Hay Festival

Tehran says the gap in position with Washington has narrowed - but the Strait of Hormuz remains a sticking point

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family

The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights

They are believed to have contracted the virus before the outbreak was identified

Star quarterback made a special appearance at MAGA politician Mike Lawler’s rally, alongside the president

Ted Cruz said Trump could face a “full-on revolt in the Senate” over the controversial fund

Hope Not Hate has shared now-deleted posts attributed to Makerfield by-election candidate Robert Kenyon

Efforts are on to stabilize a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California where tens of thousands of people have been ordered out of their homes

The World Health Organisation has elevated the risk level for Congo to ‘very high’