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Canada Computers & Electronics says a data breach has leaked information about some of its customers, though several say they are unhappy with the scant details the retailer has provided — including how many of them were affected, and when the breach occurred.

Former Illinois sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home in July 2024. The Black woman had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home.

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When radiologists used artificial intelligence to help read mammograms, the rate of detection of breast cancers increased, resulting in fewer aggressive and advanced cases, a large trial in Sweden has found.

Rapper Nicki Minaj on Wednesday declared herself U.S. President Donald Trump’s “No. 1 fan,” before showing off a gold card visa.

As Saint John police investigate alleged sex offences at a long-term care home, the head of a national seniors' advocacy organization says protecting nursing home residents from sexual abuse is an important but challenging issue.

Prince George, B.C., school trustee says she's shaken and scared after being surrounded by police with their guns drawn and then put in handcuffs, in what RCMP say was a case of mistaken identity.

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday signed a law that will open the nation's oil sector to privatization, reversing a tenet of the self-proclaimed socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades.

An NDP MP is calling on the government to take action to stop Canadian businesses from having any dealings with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

At a Canadian media conference on Thursday, the prime minister introduced the show's key players, including star Hudson Williams and creator Jacob Tierney.

A Toronto swan got trapped in a parking lot during the city’s biggest snowstorm.

“I see liberating Alberta from the tyranny of Ottawa as a major human rights issue,” says Rath, a lawyer and spokesperson for the Alberta Prosperity Project.

School trustee says a move to reassign staff to save money would not have involved layoffs.

In a post on social media Thursday night, Trump alleges "Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets."

Carney said Trump has never raised Alberta or Quebec separation during their many exchanges.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith eliminated one route for her province’s proposed oil pipeline to the B.C. coast Thursday, which could make the contentious project even more difficult to build.

Matlow says he's been approached by people "who are looking for leadership" as the Ontario Liberal Party prepares to announce details about the race by Feb. 9.

Many older Ontarians, especially women who often live longer with less, the threat of homelessness is not well documented.

Officials referred Sudine Riley's allegations to the Law Enforcement Complaints Agency.

Renowned halftime entertainer fell during a performance in July, breaking her wrist

Court said it doesn’t have jurisdiction to hear cross-country skier’s appeal

National Assembly approved overhaul of energy industry after capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces

A constitutional scholar says recent court decisions have made that a possibility

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Alleged attempt to free Mangione adds bizarre wrinkle to critical stretch in his legal cases

Russia has been pounding Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, hoping to wear down public resistance to the war

The two sides will continue to negotiate new restrictions on Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement

Two sides were discussing a possible agreement to separate homeland security funding from the rest of the legislation

Detainees placed in secret lockups, activists say

A prosecutor said the gang was involved in producing counterfeit drugs with an estimated street value of £288 million (C$424 million).

Trump said Thursday he instructed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and U.S. military leaders to open up the airspace by the end of the day.

B.C. Premier David Eby is condemning reports of meetings between Alberta separatists and U.S. officials to discuss separation from Canada, accusing them of 'treason.'

The company said the incident is currently under investigation and information is limited, but it confirms that local authorities have been notified.

Canada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals.

Canada has declared Fahed Sowane a danger to security.

State-run airline Satena said air traffic control lost contact with the plane 12 minutes into its short flight from Cucuta, on the border with Venezuela, to the town of Ocana.

The former U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution and conviction of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman tells Global News there are similarities in both cases.

The attempted entry prompted Ecuador's Foreign Ministry to send a 'note of protest' to the U.S. Embassy in Quito, demanding such incidents 'not be repeated.'

Outbreaks began in late 2023 and increased quickly throughout 2024, resulting in 2911 confirmed cased record in England that year alone.

President Trump has said he wants American control of the canal, putting the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison, in the cross-hairs of the U.S.-China trade conflict.

President Trump is set to announce his choice to replace Jerome H. Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, saying it is someone “known to everybody in the financial world.”

Spurred by government policies and the global A.I. boom, the market’s value has jumped by hundreds of billions of dollars. Individual investors have piled in.

Amazon paid Melania Trump’s production company $40 million for the movie and then paid another $35 million to promote it.

There is little sign that Iran has made significant progress in reconstituting its nuclear program, leaving questions about the timing and motive behind potential plans for further attacks.

By ousting his top generals, Xi Jinping has secured absolute control, but has also hollowed out the command structure preparing for possible war over Taiwan.

A federal jury found that Linwei Ding stole thousands of confidential files to help him start a company in Beijing.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a top federal health official, posted a video that accuses Armenian Americans in California of health care fraud.

Top White House officials streamed into the Kennedy Center on Thursday for a screening of Amazon’s new documentary about the first lady, Melania Trump.

As an employee with the N.S.A., he claimed he was exposed to a direct-energy device that led to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 45.

The rout was triggered by an announcement on Tuesday by index provider MSCI, warning of a potential downgrade of the country to "frontier" market status.

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday.

Starmer is on a 4-day visit to China this week, the first trip by a British leader in eight years, signaling an attempt at resetting the bilateral ties.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will be naming his pick Friday for the new Federal Reserve chair.

Apple reported a 16% year-on-year jump in its fiscal first-quarter revenue on "staggering" iPhone demand, topping market estimates.

Apple on Thursday said iPhone sales in the March quarter could be even better than the company's forecast if it could secure enough chips to meet demand.

Apple reported fiscal first-quarter earnings on Thursday that surpassed expectations, with revenue soaring 16% on an annual basis.  

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Amazon CEO Andy Jassy have been speaking directly, according to a source familiar with the discussions.

Luigi Mangione is being held in the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, on charges of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

In response to Trump's tariffs, China's use of other Asian manufacturing markets and forced labor is adding trillions into Chinese GDP.

The havoc wrought by the deployment of federal immigration enforcement in the U.S. has wrought unflattering comparisons abroad to unaccountable paramilitary forces.

A new executive order declares that Havana constitutes a “national emergency,” allowing Trump to levy tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba.

The Treasury Department announced a general license authorizing U.S. firms to trade Venezuelan oil after Caracas approved a law to improve terms for foreign investors.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismisses security guarantees demanded by Ukraine for any deal, once again saying the current regime in Kyiv should end.

The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Trump has sent an “armada” to threaten Iran, but the president’s rationale for a possible military strike keeps changing.

Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, was handed a 20-month sentence in a country where high-level prosecutions have become standard fare.

The unconventional leader — for starters, she’s a woman — has called an early election for Feb. 8 in an effort to win a broad public mandate for change.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not rule out another U.S. attack in Venezuela, but he told lawmakers the Trump administration does not intend to order one.

There was no malicious intent in removing the flags, said a State Department spokesperson, who added that the flags had been replaced.

Sir Keir Starmer says "the UK has got a huge amount to offer" as he visits China to reset relations.

Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000.

Funding for DHS will continue at its current amount for two weeks while both sides work out a new deal to fund the agency, according to US media reports.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.

The officers are to face a court martial over the handling of the case of teenage soldier Jaysley Beck.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is pictured alongside China's Xi Jinping on most of Friday's papers.

Showman Martin O'Neill continues to thrive as Celtic's interim manager as he guides the club through to the Europa League play-off round.

The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

Now Rangers are out of Europe, has the road to their domestic path been cleared?

Iran condemns EU decision to list Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation

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The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are just one week away and United Nations and Games organizers are urging a 7-week global Olympic truce, calling for a pause in wars worldwide

Six Iranians spoke to The Associated Press about the protests in Iran, describing a renewed sense of hope even with a bloody crackdown on demonstrators

Six Iranians spoke to The Associated Press about the protests in Iran, describing a renewed sense of hope even with a bloody crackdown on demonstrators

The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is providing insights into the surveillance technologies the government is using in its mass deportation campaign

The Venezuelan man convicted of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley is seeking a new trial

Trump says he 'personally' asked Putin to stop firing on Kyiv which has grappled with power shortages

Florida won’t be getting hit with massive blankets of snow and ice like the rest of the U.S., but even frosty windshields and a few flurries can feel like Antarctica to people with permanent sandal tans

The Detroit Opera is showcasing Parliament-Funkadelic in a new way