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Tomas Hertl took a backhand pass from Colton Sisson and beat Frederik Anderson from the slot with 3:24 left in the third period, lifting the Vegas Golden Knights past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in Tuesday night's opener of the Stanley Cup final.

CBS News has confirmed that it fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley in the wake of a publicly disclosed clash with the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton.

The Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion US fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president, the Justice Department's top official said Tuesday in retreating from a program that faced setbacks in the courts and a fierce political backlash that had threatened to stall key elements of the White House agenda

Prince Edward Island farmers made significantly less money in 2025 as a historic drought reduced revenues and rising expenses continued to squeeze farm operations.

After years of losing between 20 and 24 per cent of its water to leaky pipes, city officials presented a plan Tuesday to try and cut its water losses down to 15 per cent by 2030, with a significant budget investment from council.

The NHL will have a fresh challenge when it comes to setting its 2026-27 schedule with British Columbia moving to permanent year-round daylight saving time this fall and Alberta expected to follow suit.

Idris Elba might not be the new James Bond, but he is now one of the U.K.'s newest knights. He was one of several stars who were honoured at Windsor Castle, tapped on the shoulder with a shiny sword and officially knighted by King Charles on Tuesday.

In honour of the United States' 250th birthday, the U.S. Treasury plans to print a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump's face. Andrew Chang explains the legal hurdles in printing this new bill and the long-standing precedent it would shatter.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

The Bloc Québécois is taking issue with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's claim that support for Quebec separatism was "wiped out" under Stephen Harper's government.

Tornado warnings were issued for parts of southern Manitoba on Tuesday afternoon, and much of the province's south was under a severe thunderstorm watch.

Internationally celebrated for his Disney classics, Bryson also built a career over five decades as one of R&B’s premier balladeers.

Partisan barbs and shouting erupted in the House of Commons Tuesday, as the opposition Conservatives tore into Prime Minister Mark Carney's antisemitism speech.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc stressed the mutual benefits to all three economies of the free trade region that spans North America.

People are advised by fire services to close their windows and doors and turn off their ventilation systems.

The premier fired his caucus chair for defending MPPs upset about a new pension plan that could have drained thousands from their monthly pay.

Dan McTeague, head of Canadians for Affordable Energy, offers his gasoline and diesel price predictions.

But until Erskine-Smith officially resigns it's unclear if there will be a contest in Beaches—East York.

Two men were found outside a home in the Kaiser Drive and Forest Drive area at approximately 5:30 p.m. on May 13.

In the longest summer break in years, Ford's government has adjourned the legislature until Oct. 27, the day after municipal elections across Ontario.

Line 1 will be shut down from Sheppard West to St. George stations on Sunday, with partial service restored on Monday between Wilson and Lawrence West stations.

Congressional map favours Republicans and eliminates one of two districts where Black voters make up a majority or near-majority

Mozambique and other countries are helping their citizens return home to safety

U.S. President retreats from program that faced setbacks in the courts and fierce political backlash, says Todd Blanche

Russia’s strikes have become more devastating in recent months, with one of the war’s deadliest assaults Tuesday

Nobitex became central node in parallel financial system used to process money for Iran’s central bank and IRGC, investigations show

U.S. President Donald Trump appointed federal housing regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday, elevating a political loyalist without national security experience to lead the country’s sprawling intelligence community.

Trump signs executive order directing government departments, officials and agencies to secure agreements to test AI models

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138 others, authorities said Tuesday.

It was postponed after a suspect stormed a security checkpoint and fired a shotgun outside the event on April 25

About 130 Palestinian students who have been accepted at Canadian universities are still stuck abroad, advocates say

New research suggests beluga whales may recognize themselves in mirrors, joining a small group of animals believed to exhibit self-awareness.

Meta says it has resolved an issue that allowed hackers to trick its AI assistant into granting access to other users' accounts, according to media reports.

Iran reportedly stopped communicating with mediators about extending a ceasefire, but U.S. President Donald Trump disputed the claim.

AI Minister Evan Solomon said the government has signed onto Project Glasswing, which Anthropic launched to allow companies to use Mythos to test for security vulnerabilities.

The Pope's sweeping manifesto calls for the robust regulation of artificial intelligence, warning in his 42,300-word encyclical letter that 'technology is not simply a tool.'

The attack stretched from night into day and the boom of explosions reverberated across cities. Officials said that 12 people were killed in Dnipro and six in Kyiv.

Gas prices in Canada are expected to start climbing again, as any progress made towards a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.

Talks brokered by the United States on moving toward a peace accord have ground to a halt as Washington has focused on the conflict in Iran.

The two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak is ongoing, exhibited symptoms such as fever and chills.

The nominal ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. has been repeatedly tested with back-and-forth attacks, even as officials from both countries try to negotiate an end to the war.

Mr. Trump said that the candidate, Abelardo De La Espriella, was important for the U.S.-Colombia relationship and called his left-wing rival a “Radical Left Marxist.”

Look on his works and despair.

Trump has failed to unite the country while at war and instead is seeking personal gain.

The former congressman was referred to federal authorities after he bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address, a person familiar with the matter said.

In the first major case since the justices narrowed the Voting Rights Act, the court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map preferred by Republicans that leaves the state with only one majority-Black district.

Mr. Pelley, a former “CBS Evening News” anchor, was ousted after months of tensions between staff and Bari Weiss, the network’s editor in chief.

The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.

The acting attorney general told lawmakers that he would leave in place an order forcing the I.R.S. to drop investigations into President Trump, his family and his businesses.

Mr. Platner, the likely Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, met in Washington with several senators. Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, dodged questions about his confidence in Mr. Platner.

Jane Nelson, the Texas secretary of state, was appointed to the role overseeing statewide elections in 2023 by Gov. Greg Abbott.

U.S. Central Command said Tuesday that it had defeated multiple Iranian ballistic missiles following "attempted attacks" by Iran.

USTR has proposed a 10% duty rate for economies that have adopted a full or partial prohibition on forced labor trade, and 12.5% for all other economies.

At its Build developer conference, Microsoft announced a series of generative AI models to try and crack a market controlled by OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.

The regional conflict has hardened into a stalemate as the U.S. and Iran failed to turn a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace deal.

Asia-Pacific markets opened higher even amid concerns over volatile oil prices with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed.

The country's GDP expanded 2.5% in the first three months this year, compared to a year earlier, missing economists' expectations for a 2.6% growth.

Chinese regulators recently tightened scrutiny on offshore brokerages including Futu and Tiger Brokers.

AI momentum drove Wall Street to fresh records, even as conflicting U.S.-Iran signals and new tariff threats on Brazil kept geopolitical tensions in focus.

South Korea's stock market has already doubled this year, but some strategists say the rally may still have room to run.

Rubio called Iran's actions illegal in testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

The secretary of state is testifying publicly to Congress for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmakers’ patience runs thin.

Moscow has intensified aerial bombing of Ukrainian cities as its battlefield advances have stalled.

The court extended for seven days its order stopping the opening of the U.S. field hospital. It also directed the Kenyan government to detail its deal with the U.S.

Tehran suspended ceasefire negotiations because of Israel’s escalating military attacks in Lebanon and U.S. strikes, an Iranian official told The Post.

European officials say Moscow's escalating aggression is a result of increasing difficulties that Russia is facing militarily and economically.

New rules were driven by high numbers of asylum seekers from “safe countries” and the fatigue of voters after waves of migration, European officials say.

Angry residents, who said their lives were in danger, set fires and clashed with police as they protested the facility intended to treat Americans.

The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.

US launches fresh strikes on Iran and an oil tanker as Tehran says it attacked US bases in the Gulf.

Sir Keir Starmer says the question of "how accusations of racism informed decision making" must be addressed, as protesters clash with police in Southampton.

Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months.

In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.

The bear, who injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.

The aftermath of the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak dominates Wednesday's papers.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.

At least one person who had been held inside the bank building was freed

The unpopular three-month-long Iran War has allegedly disrupted the White House’s positive messaging

Economists warn the financial strain will weigh heavily on middle and lower-income families

The Government previously described the couple’s 10-year sentences as ‘completely appalling and totally unjustifiable’

Donald Trump claims he told Tehran ‘It's time’ for them to ‘make a Deal’

The U.S. Trade Representative has announced the Trump administration is proposing tariffs of 10% or more for dozens of major trading partners following a probe into alleged forced labor

Under the Trump administration, efforts to address deep-rooted inequities for students of color are being cast as discriminatory against white students

The Solomon Islands' new leader says the country will review its secretive security treaty with China

CBS News has fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley

Pelley was sent a termination letter by 60 Minutes' new executive producer, Nick Bilton