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Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died. He was 80.

Russian state media, citing local authorities, reported an unidentified woman carrying a homemade bomb tried to get into an upscale restaurant in central Moscow but was stopped by a security guard.

The B.C. Wildfire Service warns an approaching cold front could spark new wildfires and cause existing fires to spread rapidly because of strong winds and possible lightning.

Purja, 43, and nine others had been missing since Thursday after being struck by an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest ​mountain, in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Ceuta migration influx has resulted in tens of thousands of migrants who originally travelled into the Spanish territory to return to North Africa; Spain to put up containment fence.

Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias says a shooter is still on the loose and the northern Manitoba remains in lockdown Saturday morning after after gunshots were fired and one person died.

Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada said HIV infections in the country increased by 22.8 per cent. Advocates say previous momentum to eliminate HIV as a public health threat has slowed and warn about a resurgence of infections.

One of five UNESCO Geoparks in Canada, Tumbler Ridge has been attracting people from around the world who are helping to uncover the region's dinosaur past.

An estimated 20,000 whales are killed worldwide by vessel strikes each year, according to the International Marine Mammal Project.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that he would hold off on ordering new strikes…

Contract negotiations continued Saturday night after the union representing WestJet flight attendants gave notice of a strike early Sunday.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon left multiple people dead and others injured, police said.

The Blue Jays centre-fielder will be a free agent after the season and is very much on the trading block.

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor was best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died.

Up to 50 millimetres of rain could fall on the city Sunday, according to a special weather statement issued by Environment Canada.

MUSKOKA - OPP say two people are missing after a boating crash in Muskoka, Ont., on Friday night.

Construction fencing was removed Friday and the full trail is open and available for public use, a city parks department program manager said.

The Canadian musicians talk about how they combined their voices to write 'I'm Going to Break Your Heart.'

Labour groups warn the government against using back-to-work powers as WestJet flight attendants prepare to walk.

Tourists were going to view the famed Nazca Lines, a group of extensive geoglyphs scraped into the desert hundreds of years ago by Peru’s Indigenous inhabitants

Among the deceased is the shooter, who police still trying to determine the identity and motive of, police chief says

At a cabinet meeting on Friday, Trump said he believed U.S. negotiators could still reach a deal with Iran, but was losing faith

The 10th Annual Dog Surfing Championship in Pacifica, California, drew crowds as dogs of all sizes competed in the waves alongside their human handlers. Despite high surf warnings, the event proceeded safely without interruption, with canine champions crowned in each size category.

At least three people were killed in an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russian state media said Saturday, citing local officials.

Unidentified woman who tried to carry an explosive device died in the blast as did a security guard and a patron, according to Russian news agency

The day also included tandem contests, where multiple dogs, as well as dogs and humans, shared the surfboard

Watson has a history with confronting whaling vessels, and was removed from Interpol’s most-wanted list in 2025. Iceland is one of the only countries still practicing commercial whaling

Tanker is sanctioned by Canada, UK and the EU for carrying oil that originated in Russia and ‘has been or is likely to be involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilize Ukraine’

Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday’s announcement. He was forced to scrap the plan early Saturday after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

The push for expanded use of Starlink comes as Zelenskyy looks for ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems, with Trump walking back a possible access deal.

Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

The joint advisory urged countries and companies to 'deepen their understanding' of the tactics used and implement measures to counter them.

The border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.

U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas was signed.

As wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.

American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

The mislabelled map was shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro on the U.S. State Department's new health program agreements with African nations.

The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up.

NATO said a Russian missile entered Polish airspace during the onslaught and landed in a rural area. It caused no injuries or damage but could deepen tensions with Moscow.

A spokesman for Twin Falls cautioned that the number of victims was “expected to be higher.” The police said the shooter was dead.

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” with her.

Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office.

President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public.

During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew.

The president vowed to push for the payout fund if Senate Republicans fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlement.

The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.

Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.

‘Citizen Vigilante’ is a bargain-bin movie for the ages.

A previously undisclosed subpoena, involving reporting on a failed SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea, reflects the government’s expanding campaign to investigate leaks of secrets.

The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

The conglomerate that Warren Buffett built rallied to an eight-month high this week. There could be more gains ahead if they play catch up with the S&P 500.

A summer of weather extremes and severe infrastructure stress has prompted companies and policymakers across Europe to respond.

Iran’s power structure complicates efforts to enforce any ceasefire with the U.S., from the Supreme Leader to the Revolutionary Guards.

Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.

OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were among tech leaders in Washington, D.C., ahead of a deadline the White House set in its AI executive order.

Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brave New Day" is expected to haul in around $270 million domestically over its debut weekend.

UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.

Hamas says it will only disarm after Israel meets previous ceasefire commitments, despite President Trump's announcement of a breakthrough U.S.-brokered agreement.

Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher-turned-hedge fund manager, saw a dramatic decline this week in his AI-focused fund, Situational Awareness.

The crisis in Ceuta, on the African coast, instantly became a touchstone in the global migrant debate as suspicions swirled that the viral incident was orchestrated.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had appealed for American air-defense missiles during a White House meeting on Tuesday.

A shortage of Navy destroyers, used to defend against Iranian ballistic missile attacks, will force the head of U.S. European Command to prioritize the U.S. homeland instead, officials said.

Widely circulated video showed thousands of Moroccans storming into a Spanish outpost in North Africa. The White House condemned Spain as weak on immigration.

In Angola, supply chain disruptions and higher global energy costs have driven up prices of food, fuel and fertilizer, increases felt by the poor, while the wealthy are earning more.

The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.

The British filmmaker died on Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family said in a statement.

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.

A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.

After the Peak District signed a brand deal with Skoda, could other national parks follow suit?

Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again.

Spider-Man fans are full of praise for Tom Holland's latest web-slinging performance.

As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.

A fast-moving wildfire driven by strong winds has swept across northwest Spokane, Washington

The suspected shooter is deceased, and the FBI is assisting the investigation, police said

Thirteen people have been killed in a plane accident in Peru after a small plane carrying tourists crashed in a field outside the city of Nazca

Measles is back with a vengeance in the U.S. Will America be able to fight off the virus this time? Julia Musto reports

Authorities in southern Idaho say a shooting near a shopping center has left multiple people injured

The explosion occurred near an upscale Italian restaurant located in one of Moscow's seven Stalin-era skyscrapers at Kudrinkskaya Square

Iran’s military accused the US of ‘moving down the path of escalating tensions’

The explosion may have been caused by a gas canister detonating, Russian state TV speculated

The US needs to send another Navy destroyer to help defend Israel, the commander of the US European Command reportedly told the Pentagon

The chancellor said he will be ‘watching closely for any suggestions that customers are being taken for a ride’ as war in the Middle East hits prices