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Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday a judge-led committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades and review government oversight of building renovations blamed for fanning a blaze that killed at least 151 people.

Medical professionals say a 2021 report supported by Health Canada could have a major impact on how the medical system can better understand chronic pain and the best ways to diagnose it — but with its release during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, the report flew under the radar, and some doctors and advocates are hoping that can chanage.

Data obtained by CBC News through access to information shows high-risk medication goes missing every year from hospitals across Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Ontario Provincial Police sergeant who led the investigation into Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney testified at their first-degree murder trial Monday, outlining evidence collected in the case against the couple. The Crown showed multiple images and played audio recordings of women interacting with the boys in their care.

The federal government suspended the regulations meant to rein in Canada’s worst polluter, but it hasn’t explained how it is going to ensure the country’s climate goals will be met. Carbon pricing, though, is expected to play a dominant role.

Seventeen teenagers were killed on Nov. 29, 1960 when a train crashed into their school bus as it was travelling from Chipman, Alta., to Lamont.

Scientists Elli Ofthenorth and Hunter Stevens tell The National about the moment they stumbled across a rare photosynthesizing sea slug that looks like a leaf while snorkelling near Halifax.

Jamal Borhot, who travelled to Syria with his cousin more than 12 years ago, has been found guilty of terrorism offences after a judge ruled that the evidence shows he was fighting for ISIS. 

The bank said the increase was primarily driven by higher net interest income and non-interest income.

The city says it's trying to balance enforcement with ensuring landlords aren't squeezed out of providing lower cost homes.

The rental market has hit a 'turning point' with rents expected to slowly rise next year, while landlords get pickier with tenants.

There's a possibility the Thunder could win their second NBA title and pick first in the NBA draft, both with assists from the Clippers.

Incredibly, John Bains and his son ended up with both the Game 7 tying and winning home runs by the L.A. Dodgers against Toronto.

A city-led investigation determined Capital Sewer intentionally overbilled Toronto by more than $1 million for work related to the Dufferin sanitary sewer rehabilitation.

Mayor Patrick Brown said he has “consistently” checked with Brampton’s integrity commissioner “to ensure there is no conflict of interest.”

Every day until Christmas, we're baking a recipe from the Star’s archives. Today: Are six degrees enough to decipher patchwork instructions?

The proposal breaks city regulations meant to guard environmentally sensitive areas, but the developer has appealed to the provincial land tribunal.

Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney’s murder trial began hearing mountains of evidence from their seized phones on Monday, including disjointed text conversations referring to the boy they were seeking to adopt as “a loser” and more.

Authorities have pointed to substandard plastic mesh and insulation foam used during renovation works

Hong Kong’s leader vowed reforms and announced an independent committee after the Wang Fuk Court fire killed at least 156 people. Authorities have arrested suspects in manslaughter and graft probes as investigations into the deadly blaze continue.

Nearly 900 people are missing after days of heavy monsoon rains inundated vast areas in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Russia's chief of general staff claimed during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that Russian troops had taken full control of Krasnoarmeysk, the Russian name for the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting was still ongoing in Pokrovsk on Monday. (Dec.1)

Kremlin spokesman says Putin would not be drawn on Russia’s ‘red lines’ and megaphone diplomacy was not helpful

The Trump administration faces serious scrutiny over its lethal attacks on watercraft it says are trafficking drugs

Last December’s elation in Damascus has vanished as religious minorities are scared to speak out against Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new regime

Navy admiral was ‘within his authority’ when he ordered a second strike on the boat, press secretary said

Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare executive, attended state court hearings on Monday over whether prosecutors can use his police statements at his murder trial.

Activist Manal Tamimi says about 10 settlers assaulted a Canadian and three Italians before stealing their belongings

Costco has sued the U.S. government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs.

Sunny Sidhu is fighting back against an Indian 'disinformation campaign' that branded him a wanted terrorist.

Canada has reached an agreement to join the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defence companies expanded access to the European market.

Footage of the incident, shared on social media, shows the man shimmying down a tree into the lion enclosure.

Initial tests showed it was up to code, but investigators later found seven failed safety standards, which officials said suggested contractors skimped to make greater profits.

The legal action comes after government documents revealed the Prime Minister’s Office and the Canada Border Services Agency were not 'involved' in Vince Gasparro's announcement.

The 2025 news cycle was 'dominated by social unrest, debates about the regulation of online content, and concerns over digital wellbeing,' OUP said while announcing the decision.

Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of recent U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs.

Hundreds more are missing following flooding and landslides in the past week, which killed at least 604 people in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka and 176 in Thailand, authorities said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other U.S. officials held talks with a Ukrainian delegation to further hash out the details of a proposed peace framework.

A waterfront Mass in the Lebanese capital capped the pope’s three-day visit to the Middle Eastern nation with the largest proportion of Christians.

Next year, Michael and Susan Dell plan to move $250 into the new Trump accounts of millions of children under 10. You’ll need to live in the right ZIP code.

Comments by President Trump, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and some panelists suggest the committee is likely to delay hepatitis B shots and discuss revising the use of other vaccines.

Michael Dell and his wife, Susan Dell, plan to give away billions of dollars to fund investment accounts for children in the United States.

In Moscow, Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, Mr. Trump’s son-in-law, are expected to present President Vladimir V. Putin with a revised proposal to end the war.

The tech billionaire and his wife hope other philanthropists follow their $6 billion lead in expanding the reach of soon-to-be-created “Trump accounts.”

The ever-changing menu at this unshowy restaurant in Chinatown exemplifies the subtle art of the most rarefied form of Japanese cooking.

We examine President Trump’s approach to using his pardon power.

A mix of snow and ice was beginning to fall across the Midwest and Northeast Tuesday, where tens of millions of people face severe weather.

“On Thanksgiving? Are you confusing that with Festivus?” Jon Stewart said of President Trump’s Truth Social post insulting the Minnesota governor’s intelligence.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Moscow on Monday and is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The billionaire CEO of Dell Technologies told CNBC he first heard of the idea of seeding accounts from hedge fund manager Brad Gerstner.

European stocks moved higher on Tuesday, with shares struggling to find momentum after a broad sell-off marked the first day of the new month.

U.S.-based Luma AI is targeting 200 hires in the U.K. by early 2027 as a wave of North American tech companies eye European growth.

Euro zone inflation stood at 2.2% in November, a slight rise from the previous month, flash data from data agency Eurostat showed Tuesday.

SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son has downplayed his firm's decision to dump its Nvidia position, saying he "was crying" to sell the shares. 

Tesla CEO raises concerns over Trump's tariff policy and says he does not support closing of the H-1B visa program.

Overnight, bitcoin plunged around 6% to trade below $86,000, denting sentiment and pressuring the broader stock market.

The European Central Bank on Wednesday warned of high valuations and increased concentration of global stocks.

The AI infrastructure buildout is creating shortages of components including various types of chips that are also used in consumer electronics.

Ahead of the key meeting, Russia has claimed fresh military victories, hammering home its point that it can succeed in the war without negotiations if it wants.

As Steve Witkoff meets with Putin over a Ukraine deal, security assurances remain a sticking point. Ukraine has been offered them before, to little avail.

South Korean police said four people have been charged in connection with the scheme, which hacked into internet-connected surveillance cameras.

As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.

Anti-corruption investigators said contractors working on the buildings had concealed their use of netting that didn’t meet fire safety standards.

Dignitas, which Ludwig Minelli founded, has helped thousands of people to die, some from countries where assisted suicide is illegal.

Two conservative candidates are in the lead after Trump’s endorsement of one injected the United States into a tight, potentially volatile presidential election.

Leo XIV is in Lebanon, the final leg of his foreign papal debut. Many weary from war with Israel see him as a beacon of hope as he offers himself as peacemaker.

In Belfast, even in Unionist neighborhoods, Gaeilge, the once-outlawed Irish language, is enjoying a remarkable resurgence with new schools and bilingual signs.

China is expanding the use of AI throughout its criminal justice system and developing tools to deepen its monitoring of ethnic minorities, a new report finds.

Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything

A long-awaited report finds police chiefs would face gross misconduct cases if still serving.

His rugby club says its thoughts are with him, family and friends in this "incredibly worrying time".

The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.

Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

The report, four years after the 33-year-old's murder, says urgent action is needed to prevent violent, sexual attacks against women.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the situation remains "dire" as the United Nations warned 1.5 million people are in need of urgent shelter.

The comedy, which is one of the streamer's most popular shows, will leave the platform on 30 December.

The releases happened in the past three weeks, coming on top of 91 prisoners who were freed by mistake between April and October.

England will continue to enjoy their time off in Australia during the Ashes despite media scrutiny, says captain Ben Stokes.

‘None’ of the Labour chancellor’s measures will ‘have a material effect’ on growth, Richard Hughes, the chair of the OBR, has said

Meth and fentanyl were inside the vehicle with the children and pets, police said

Lady Elish Angiolini has called for leaders to ‘get a move on’ to protect women in public spaces

IOPC investigation upholds or finds cases to answer in 92 complaints about police actions over disaster

The Dells’ donations mean that children up to 10 years old in eligibile households could receive $250 in their ‘Trump accounts’

Cyclamen is an underappreciated holiday plant that deserves more attention

Oscar-nominated producer Jason Blum is set to receive the Business Visionary award from PEN America at its fundraising gala next spring

The justice secretary has announced sweeping reforms to the courts system including limiting the right to a jury trial

The economy watchdog forced to deny being ‘at war’ with Treasury after row over state of Britain’s public finances

Early polling suggests the race in Tennessee’s 7th district, where Trump won by 22 points in 2024, will be tight