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The Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after a 5-2 Game 6 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Kristie Hurley tells The National about the moment she saw a polar bear strolling past her parents' house in St. Anthony, N.L.

A report says that a formal offer has been submitted to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps, the city's Major League Soccer team, to Las Vegas. The report, in The Athletic, cited multiple sources with knowledge of the situation as well as a statement from billionaire Grant Gustavson.

The woman who has alleged Canadian-Danish figure skater Nikolaj Sørensen sexually assaulted her has publicly identified herself, saying she hopes doing so will help create a safer environment in the sport.

A U.S. government court filing on Wednesday raised questions about officials' initial assertions that a gunman shot a Secret Service officer while allegedly attempting to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced a sovereign wealth fund for Canada to bolster national projects, create jobs and grow taxpayer money — but it's not a sovereign wealth fund in the traditional sense. Andrew Chang explains the stark differences between the Canada Strong Fund and other countries' sovereign wealth funds, and what we know so far about how it will work.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock, Getty Images)

Two Canadians are among the activists detained by Israel after the boats they were sailing on were intercepted overnight during a mission to break the nearly 20-year naval blockade of Gaza, Canadian flotilla organizers said Thursday.

The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanour count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval.

Adam Skelly had been facing criminal charges of mischief under $5,000 and obstructing a peace officer after a November 2020 showdown over pandemic restrictions.

The mere possibility of Ottawa using its sweeping new powers is already pushing regulators, governments and companies to move faster, Dawn Farrell said.

At the end of the day, human error is to blame for the failure to flag the shooter's actions, Culture Minister Marc Miller says.

Sean Dodds, 62, was the owner of Spy Depot Security, who on Monday morning was shot and killed at his Mississauga-based business.

The oil markets’ fluctuations have been closely tied to peace talks between the United States and Iran and reactive to comments made by its leaders.

The Migrant Rights Network asked the minister to release details on the full criteria, eligibility rules and application process as soon as possible.

Toronto gas prices will rise 8 cents to 189.9 per litre on Friday. Drivers warned to expect more increases as global oil supply issues worsen amidst lingering Middle East conflict.

The game, popular among high school students, involves participants “eliminating” one another with water guns or replica firearms.

Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted his government is doing an effective job of keeping Iranians associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps out of the country, after one former IRGC official was granted a visa.

Interpretation would allow White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval

Governor Rubén Rocha Moya of the state of Sinaloa has been accused of partnering with a powerful drug cartel

What was remarkable about the state dinner for Britain’s royals was who was not invited

Islamic insurgents targeted a series of cities and bases, forcing Russian troops to withdraw

With financing about to run dry, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed bipartisan legislation to fund Department of Homeland Security agencies including the Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration in a move to end the partial shutdown that has gripped their operations for nearly 11 weeks. Rachel Faber produced this report.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved the creation of the Maritime Freedom Construct

44-year-old pop star charged with single misdemeanor count , says Ventura County District Attorney’s Office

As the U.S. blockade worsens hardship in this Communist island nation, seniors must fend for themselves

Bipartisan package does not include funding for immigration enforcement operations

Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the Islamic Republic will protect its 'nuclear and missile capabilities' as a national asset, likely seeking to draw a hard line as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks a wider deal to cement the shaky ceasefire now holding in the war.

Prices haven't been this high in Winnipeg since the summer of 2022, when they went over $2 per litre. Demand for oil is vastly outstripping supply due to the war in Iran.

More than 700,000 hotels and Verb properties will be bookable on the app later this year through a partnership with Expedia, the company said.

Trump later said the tariffs were lifted to specifically enhance the trade of barrels between Scotland and Kentucky, which produces almost all of the world's bourbon.

Infantino made the remarks at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, saying 'we must unite' through soccer. Iran is the only nation not at the meeting.

The country’s official threat level from terrorism was raised from substantial to severe after Wednesday’s stabbing attack in London, which police have called an act of terrorism.

Wall Street’s strength followed manic swings in the oil market, where prices surged overnight on worries that the Iran war will affect the flow of crude for a long time.

Between 2020 and 2025, the defendants conspired to auction more than 200 counterfeit artworks they said were painted by revered artists.

Negar Mojtahedi broke the story that Taj was on his way to the FIFA congress in Vancouver on Thursday, but was put back on a plane shortly after landing in Toronto.

Iranian state media says Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj, a former IRGC commander, and two other Iranian officials were denied entry after arriving in Canada.

On Monday, Iran was nominated to the vice-presidency of the UN's month-long review conference on the global nuclear non-proliferation treaty, better known as the NPT.

As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.

As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.

The “Late Night” host expressed secondhand embarrassment after the president referred to the “beautiful ears” and “super hearing” of a NASA official.

The Modi administration’s systematic throttling of free speech sets a dangerous precedent for the world.

A.I. will drastically increase the power of small states and groups in conflict with the great powers.

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debate.

Royal watchers in Britain called the visit of King Charles III to America a master class in understated criticism.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla had a ceremonial farewell at the White House before attending a block party in Front Royal, Va.

Amnesty International said about 1,500 people have been detained by the military for three months and that many of those who have died from disease and starvation have been children.

The secretary was also questioned over civilian deaths, an accusation of antisemitic remarks and women in combat.

This comes as investors took in strong earnings stateside, looking past weaker-than-expected economic data and threats of escalation in Iran.

Chinese EV firms are rapidly rolling out in-car AI features to gain an edge, but as the price war drags on, those technologies are quickly becoming commoditized.

Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress

Tokyo's Haneda Airport is beginning a trial of humanoid robots in airport ground services amid chronic labor challenges and a rapidly ageing workforce.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said there is no evidence that a Secret Service shot during the incident was the victim of friendly fire.

Rapid advances in AI for coding and chatbots doesn't change the timeline for getting self-driving vehicles on the road, industry executives in China said.

Apple reported 17% revenue growth, topping estimates, even as iPhone sales came up short.

Reddit reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street expectations.

The move came after Democratic lawmakers asked the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to prohibit event contracts on elections, war and military actions.

Amazon, Google and Microsoft all reported better-than-expected first-quarter cloud results, signaling an acceleration of AI demand

Passengers on the first direct flight from Miami to Caracas since 2019 were excited to return but anxious about what they would find. For others, passport issues are still a hurdle.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attacks after two men were stabbed in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood of north London.

Moscow is reducing the footprint of its foremost annual military parade amid a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia.

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters killed the defense minister, a top Moscow ally, and forced Russian mercenaries to retreat, highlighting the Mali-Russia partnership’s failure.

The defendants are accused of having partnered with the powerful Sinaloa Cartel to “distribute massive quantities of narcotics” in the United States.

The USS Gerald R. Ford, at sea for 10 months, is in need of repair. Its exit, though, reduces the firepower on hand as Trump presses Tehran to make peace.

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

London offers an insight into the dilemma Labour faces about which direction to take.

Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

The main story for many of the papers continues to be the knife attack in Golders Green on Wednesday.

Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.

Little has been heard of Myanmar's former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.

The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.

The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.

Essa Suleiman, 45, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court

Trump says he and Putin have discussed a temporary ceasefire marking Victory Day next month, though Ukraine wants to see the details

About 104,070 properties were sold in March 2026

A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London

Suspect due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later today

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President says US has ‘already won’ the war but he wants to win by a ‘bigger margin’

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Iran’s 90 million people have been cut off from the global internet for most of 2026, one of the world’s longest and strictest national shutdowns

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