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George Chuvalo, the iron-chinned Canadian heavyweight who took the best punches from the giants of boxing without ever falling, has died. He was 89.

Swedes vote in an election on Sunday that will either bring a far-right party into government for ‌the first time or shift the country back towards the liberalism it has long been known for.

Saturday's results trimmed the Guardians' lead over the Blue Jays to just one game in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. Toronto holds the tiebreaker between the clubs, giving each matchup a must-win feel over the next fortnight.

Four statues of former Canadian leaders were added to the Prime Minister's Path project in Wilmot, Ont., on Saturday. Not everyone was pleased.

Elena Rybakina won her first U.S. Open title and punctuated her climb to the top of women's tennis by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday in New York.

As tensions between Canada and the U.S. creep into the film industry, Jay Baruchel is more than confident his country can stand toe to toe with its southern neighbour. He's one of a number of Canadian actors sharing their love of the country's film industry and Canada in general on the TIFF red carpet after the festival kicked off Thursday night.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would "love" to see British-run Northern Ireland unify with Ireland, remarks made during a visit to Dublin that drew a sharp response from pro-British unionists in Northern Ireland.

Iraq’s government was racing Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shuttering a key Saudi pipeline.

Russian strikes killed three civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, local officials said Saturday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that sending European troops into Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with Russia.

The warnings follow cases of AI agents going rogue to hack external systems and AI safety researchers quitting their companies

The last three-sided meeting took place in Geneva in February

Sabalenka will try to become the first player to win three in a row since Serena Williams from 2012-14

Other political parties are warning that unlimited donations from billionaire businessmen risk corrupting elections

Thousands of Celine Dion fans gathered on Friday night for a giant, outdoor karaoke night, on a Paris screen.

Zelensky, writing on Telegram, said Russia had deployed nearly 500 drones against Ukrainian targets since early morning

Iraqi government confirms attacks came from its territory, though umbrella group denies involvement

U.S. President says a united Ireland would be a ‘fantastic thing’

Cashmere sweaters and Teslas are among the items that are more affordable north of the border

People who have dealt with the President think Carney has recognized that readily giving in doesn’t necessarily result in better treatment

Canada, Ukraine and Norway will host an international conference in Toronto focused on returning Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war.

U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada wants a deal with Washington “very badly” and suggested an agreement could come “fairly soon” if trade concerns are resolved.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will pitch Canada to hundreds of global and domestic investors at the country's first national investment summit in Toronto next week.

Diana turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown.

France's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.

Consumers could be facing higher borrowing costs for longer as bond markets are once again signalling rising economic risk to the finance and investing community.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a beverage "very hot" if it is above 65°C, and says it is “probably carcinogenic” to people.

Footage shared by local authorities shows large sections of the vessel engulfed in flames and survivors being pulled out of the water onto Philippine Coast Guard boats.

Orangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.

The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community or that special circumstances warrant their release, a judge said in her ruling.

The judge said the plan would hinder the agency’s ability to respond to disasters.

During a private fund-raiser, the former president warned that the technology could be “dangerous” if not managed urgently and with a clear plan.

In an essay, the head of Anthropic laid out the rapidly advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence and said there needed to be greater safety controls across the industry.

Researchers at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are increasingly trying to raise awareness about the risks of artificial intelligence.

President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects.

The president’s latest attack on the National Museum of American History reflects his longstanding desire for “patriotic” history.

Senator Jon Husted, running in a high-stakes race in Ohio, dismissed his political director because of social media activity displaying a “complete lack” of judgment, a spokeswoman said.

Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.

A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.

Moldova is a fault line in a new geopolitical reality.

Altman's IPO comments and Amodei's public call for more careful pacing of AI development cap a week of loud AI warnings.

Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed concerns around border dispute and the trade imbalance.

Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.

On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.

In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.

The U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.

CAT bonds, or catastrophe bonds, could bring data center risk to capital markets, with the first dedicated deal potentially emerging within 12 to 18 months.

Russia's war, permanently higher defense spending and uncertainty over U.S. commitments are narrowing the choices facing whoever wins Sunday's election.

On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary.

In rare public remarks, Jonathan Powell said now was not the time for European nations to take their "foot off the gas".

Burnley manager Jackie Bachteler will be in the dugout at Turf Moor on Sunday for the first time - but nine months ago she was fighting for her life.

It comes as the AI firm's boss has called for the technology's development to be slowed down, citing "serious" risks.

Millions of us do it, though few of us realise we do - but getting the right treatment can be life-changing.

Enzo Maresca and Michael Carrick will go head to head in Sunday's Manchester derby, with their teams set up very differently.

Ryan Garcia crushed Briton Conor Benn with a ruthless second-round stoppage to retain his WBC welterweight crown in a world title mismatch in Las Vegas.

The nation's search and rescue team said it lost contact with the Virgo Transport 8 in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.

Sir Henry Wood composed the melody for the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar in 1905.

Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

State-run media in Iran say an Iranian commercial vessel has been struck off Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and three wounded

Voters in an autonomous southern Philippine region will cast their ballots Monday in the region's first parliamentary elections

The fabrics made by Fatoumata Dosso carry the tag “Made in Benin.”

President Donald Trump loves golf

Arch Manning and No. 4 Texas stole a 24-23 victory from No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday night, rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to win it on Hollywood Smothers’ 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds left

Prime minister’s office says tragedy ‘result of strong winds and marine warnings not being heeded’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met during the BRICS summit in New Delhi

A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's plan to cut staffing at FEMA by 50% was unlawful

The US Open comes to a close at Flushing Meadows with singles and doubles finals, as players compete for titles at the year’s final Grand Slam tournament.