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Lindsay Clancy's legal team does not deny that the Massachusetts mother killed her children, but is arguing she shouldn't be held criminally responsible because she was mentally ill — in the grip of bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors say she plotted to get her husband out of the house so she could carry out the murders.

Fairground AI Creator TV features fully AI-generated content, 24/7, for free — supported by AI-generated ads — but will viewers want to tune in?

Ottawa's plan for a state-of-the-art lab to help tackle emerging health threats is commendable on paper. But top health researchers say long-term funding gaps, recent staff cuts and red tape could threaten its real-world success.

The Toronto Blue Jays have played some scrappy baseball lately, as the team finds itself on the fringes of playoff contention with a quarter of the season to go. Statisticians and analysts say a playoff berth is still possible in the anemic American League. Here's how the Jays could go from last place to a wild-card spot.

Steven Andrews, a metal detector hobbyist, tells The National about the moment he helped find an engagement ring that was lost after flying off the bride's finger during a wedding ceremony on the English Channel island of Jersey.

In a bid to overhaul its institutional culture, the Montreal police service has launched a broad response plan aimed at restoring community trust and fighting discrimination following allegations of racial profiling by a group of officers.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the number of recommended vaccinations for children while repeating debunked claims linking childhood vaccines and autism. Avneet Dhillon breaks down the new guidance and the response from medical experts.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

RCMP have recovered the body of a 13-year-old girl from Cultus Lake, following a three-day search of the popular Fraser Valley swimming spot.

An investigation led by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, looking at complaints involving exploitation material created with the aid of artificial intelligence program or programs, has resulted in nearly 60 charges against a 17-year-old in St. John's.

A lawyer is seeking to strike down a 2022 Quebec law that abolished the mandatory Oath of Allegiance to the King for members of the province’s National Assembly, arguing the provincial government overstepped its constitutional powers.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian anti-ship missiles, jet-powered aerial drones and sea drones blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a “unique” nighttime operation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday.

Durham police association says the arrest of defence lawyer Sudine Riley was "lawful, justified, and appropriate," providing a different version of what happened inside the Oshawa courthouse in January.

Adam White, a former president of the York Region Law Association, was suspended by the Law Society Tribunal in 2023 and his licence was revoked the following year over the forgeries.

Misuse of section 37 funds

Imperialism can sometimes slip in through the back door, writes John Ralston Saul.

Tenants argue that the money announced by Mark Carney to support rental housing enables developers to redevelop a rent-controlled building.

The CEO sparked outrage by suggesting seniors and poor Canadians — more than 12 million people — shouldn't be able to vote.

Going to Italy, even when you’re prime minister, isn’t dumb. It’s a great idea. And that should be the last word on the subject.

Sports and summer camps help kids develop the independence and cooperation skills they need to thrive.

$1.7M program announced by Carney government questioned as successful applicants face months-long security screenings.

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s campaign was seen as test for appeal of progressive candidates in Wisconsin

Executive order sought to create federal voter list and involve USPS in election operations in a way that would limit mail-in voting

Green reached 653.908 kilometres per hour in a car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower

Shutdown of diplomatic mission sends mixed signals about government’s Africa Strategy, analysts say

Launch marks North Korea’s second weapons test in less than a week and comes ahead of annual U.S.-South Korea military drills

Darline Graham was appointed to serve remainder of Lindsey Graham’s term after his unexpected death in July

Changes take effect Sept. 15 and include exit bans on those suspected of ‘violating export control or technology trade rules’

Climate change gives the vineyards of Franciacorta a narrower window of opportunity to make a delicate drink

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney

Four crew members killed in suspected attack by Iran-backed Houthis on a small cargo vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait

The Ukrainian president has warned that Russia is preparing for escalation and could use its parliamentary elections next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilization.

The current outbreak was declared on May 15, but health authorities now say sequencing showed it began months earlier, in February.

Oil prices spiked Tuesday as the Iran war continues to jeopardize global supplies, with U.S. strategic stockpiles falling to the lowest level in more than 40 years.

A remembrance ceremony was held in Saskatoon Sunday to remember the loss of lives and freedom in Iran. Associations say more awareness needs to be spread in Canada about the IRGC.

The brunt of the typhoon hit just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 144 kph (89 mph) as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

U.S.-based oil company Greenland Energy is preparing to drill for oil in Greenland, having moved drilling equipment to the island’s east coast.

Authorities described the wreck as 'a significant underwater archaeological site' and said it was first reported by private citizens.

Streit Group was sanctioned for allegedly supplying vehicles to the Russian National Guard.

The WHO regional director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, said sequencing indicated the outbreak’s start, with some cases early wrongly attributing to malaria and typhoid.

The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.

I, like many a young woman, was once wildly judgmental about plastic surgery. Now I’m not so sure.

The president has not been looking well. Americans should get answers to these seven questions.

In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.

Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.

“Everyone was, like, ‘Well, at least he has one exit plan,’” the “Tonight Show” host said.

The victory by Minnesota’s lieutenant governor was the latest for the left-wing movement in the Midwest. She could become the first Native woman in the Senate.

Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.

Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.

The extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran’s cross hairs for years.

Strong storms covered hundreds of miles and brought winds nearing 100 miles per hour.

Tencent stock was down 26% so far in 2026 as the company faces intense competition in China in AI and investors grow jittery about its rising spending.

The fund — currently valued at around $2.34 trillion — is an investor in more than 7,000 companies across 60 countries.

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was largely flat at 4.682%.

After having sold Wall Street on the chips powering the artificial intelligence boom, Nvidia wants Wall Street to help bankroll the buildout itself.

Progressive Democrats keep their winning streak rolling in Minnesota.

The Japanese yen has erased about half of the gains from an unprecedented U.S.-Japan intervention less than two weeks ago.

Sanrio shares fall following earnings results

A cargoship and containership have been hit in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman as the war inflicts a toll on the world's critical shipping lanes.

Aviva shares are up around 150% since Amanda Blanc become CEO. Before long, investors will be asking: what next?

Koray Kavukcuoglu is taking charge of Google DeepMind as it tries to keep Gemini competitive with OpenAI and Anthropic.

The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".

The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.

Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.

The Government will meet to discuss this summer's record-breaking heat as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.

Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.

Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decide against renewing his contract.

A leaked internal review warns of concerns about a new unit investigating the most serious crimes.

Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirms talks for Netherlands managerial vacancy but says his next job will be in club football.

The world record for the women's 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?

One post showed an AI-generated Trump wearing an American-flag unitard and swinging from metal bars

Andy Burnham has said that wealthy areas of Britain must ‘play their part’ in housing asylum seekers

Two days before an historic by-election in Clacton, the ‘independent space warrior’ sits down with the hosts of In The Room to talk Farage, ice creams, and the royal family. Reported by Maja Anushka

With the Clacton by-election just days away, In The Room welcomes perhaps Nigel Farage’s most unusual opponent: Count Binface.

LFR has been widely criticised by human rights groups, with one organisation describing the rollout as an escalation in routine public surveillance

Europe’s largest travel operator commented that holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute

Ukraine had agreed to stop targeting oil tankers using Novorossiysk port amid US concerns over the impact on oil markets

Laura was one of two women who reported being sexually assaulted by Simon Levy in 2018

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