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Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.

Canada hopes to double its exports to countries other than the U.S. as a way of blunting the impact of the trade war. But that will take time and money. What can Canada get done as tariffs squeeze the economy?

The RCMP's ability to recruit new Mounties was, not all that long ago, seen as a crisis. But new numbers suggest the national police force is starting to turn that around.

Artemis II is set to blast off to the moon in early February with four astronauts, including the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen. But we've already been to the moon, so why are we going back? Do we get any benefits here on Earth?

China's highest-ranked military general’s purge leaves President Xi Jinping almost alone at the helm of the military. Despite no one knowing for sure what led to this latest crackdown, there's a lot of speculation about what it means for the biggest army in the world.

Two of the loudest and most important defence policy issues facing Canada have a common — often unrealized — thread, say experts. Both the F-35 and the U.S. threats to annex Greenland are connected over the Trump administration's plan to build its Golden Dome missile defence system.

Chronic Lyme disease isn't recognized by conventional medicine. It's a controversial term used by some alternative practitioners to describe pain, fatigue and neurological symptoms they attribute to a persistent Lyme infection. Some Lyme experts say it’s fuelling a dubious industry and say celebrity cases are part of the problem.

It's not unreasonable to think about how any action by a Canadian government might impact relations with Canada's largest trading partner. At the same time, allowing the American president's potential for anger to dictate the behaviour of Canadian leaders risks ceding a great amount of power.

Around 250 people turned out in the pouring rain on Friday evening at the headquarters of Vancouver tech company Hootsuite, protesting a recently-publicized contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Prospective data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) companies in B.C. will have to compete for electricity from B.C. Hydro under new provincial legislation.

The weekend forecast also calls for a mix of sun and clouds. Here's the latest.

Moana and David Sangeo describe their experience as they tried to feed their six-week-old son in the mall. They've launched a human rights complaint.

UHN has a hub with beds and hospital recliners, and Unity Health is funding drop-in cots as temperatures plunge and city shelters fill up.

The TTC CEO 'likes to get in the weeds' of technical issues, a source said, explaining the disharmony with Metrolinx.

Over the past decade and a half, the Crosstown has cast a shadow on a swath of Toronto and becoming, to many, a symbol of the city’s inability to fulfil its potential.

The former Conservative prime minister is now one of the people whose advice the current Liberal prime minister seeks, Tonda MacCharles writes.

Ontario's recycling regulator has intervened amid complaints over Circular Materials, the industry non-profit now picking up blue bins across Ontario, saying it will stop collecting overflow in some communities.

The annual event in Park City, Utah, presented lots of great documentaries along with strong international features.

Canada's team has made adjustments to combat U.S. speed and skill after losing the last two Paralympic finals.

Matthew Althorpe’s actions were “repugnant,” “despicable,” and “absolutely wicked,” his lawyer said.

Series of attacks came a day before the Rafah crossing along the border with Egypt is set to open

Led by a Ukrainian-Canadian, Daughters of Donbas mixes storytelling and singing to raise awareness of the 20,000 children forcibly deported to Russia

With sanctuary cities under attack by the Trump administration, the California city of Berkeley doubles down

U.S. announces sales to Israel worth $6.67-billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9-billion

Latest disclosure shows the convicted sex offender made trips to Vancouver and sought to hide his presence on at least one occasion

Rubaya produces around 15% of world’s coltan and has been under the control of a rebel group since 2024

A number of questions surround the president’s incursion into the Middle East. Answers are scarce

Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis has aroused mass protests, two general strikes and the most sustained resistance of Trump’s second term

Department of Homeland Security also says FBI will lead investigation into Pretti’s death

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UN could run out of cash by July

Catherine O'Hara is best-known for her role as Kate McCallister in the 'Home Alone' movie series, alongside 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Beetlejuice.'

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.'

The House still must clear the legislation for President Trump’s signature, but is not expected to return to Washington to do so before Monday.

Investors are increasingly souring on the United States, as illustrated by the declining dollar, the stalled stock market and rising government borrowing costs.

Letters from students living in fear.

A local health official said at least 26 people had been killed in the attacks, which the Israeli military said had targeted Hamas commanders. The opening of the border was seen as progress in the cease-fire.

Wealthy buyers and tourism entrepreneurs are acquiring abandoned European villages — school, church and bar included.

Mr. Warsh is known as a consensus builder, skills he will need if he is to head the Federal Reserve when President Trump is demanding rock-bottom rates.

The sanctity of the 2026 vote is indeed under threat.

Let’s talk about the new and old shows we’ll be watching this winter.

The Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to avoid providing President Trump with a clear recommendation to lead the central bank.

The term, used to describe war, poses dangers when applied to American political unrest.

Apple CEO Tim Cook called the surge in demand for iPhones in the latest quarter "staggering." Analysts say multiple factors can help explain why.

Investors are seeing shades of yesteryear's Dan Loeb in a letter he recently wrote to the CoStar board.

Your ability to communicate your skills in a job interview is crucial. "Supercommunicators" author Charles Duhigg shares three tips for candidates.

Trump's volatility and unpredictability, as well as tariffs and territorial threats, have spooked erstwhile allies.

Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein's island and host him at SpaceX.

The funding deal addresses concerns Democrats have about funding the Department of Homeland Security because of enforcement actions in Minnesota.

Amazon's week included a White House screening of the "Melania" documentary and another massive round of layoffs.

"We did not protect President Trump ... or anybody," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said as he revealed there would be no more release of Epstein files.

Luigi Mangione is accusing of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in December 2024.

The flash storage memory company reported strong margins as AI data centers fuel a supply crunch for the chips.

China's birth rate has fallen to a record low, prompting concerns about the country's demographic future and the potential for more coercive measures.

The sales to Israel worth close to $6.7 billion include 30 Apache attack helicopters, while Saudi Arabia is set to buy Patriot missiles worth $9 billion.

The president accused Canada of blocking the sale of U.S.-made Gulfstream aircraft and said he would raise tariffs in the latest dispute to rock the once-chummy relationship.

Some airports in Asia are on alert after confirmed cases in West Bengal of Nipah virus, which has no known cure. South Asia sees outbreaks nearly every year.

Venezuelan officials welcomed the announcement, which followed the U.S. capture this month of their president, Nicolás Maduro.

A rising number of incursions into NATO airspace has led some officials to allege an escalation of Russian hybrid attacks against the alliance and the European Union.

The snow piles clogging up the capital’s streets would seem quaint in some cities — including ones prone to far greater quantities of snow.

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

Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns, but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires Sunday.

In the beachside state of Goa, officials and oil executives envisioned new energy pacts and multilateral relationships as a counterbalance to Trump’s America.

Nottingham Forest agree a deal for Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega worth up to £500,000.

The councillor was chosen after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was blocked from standing.

The Greens' new leader has generated a lot of excitement. Can he translate the buzz into electoral success?

After losing another Grand Slam final - this time to Elena Rybakina at the Australian Open - BBC Sport asks if Aryna Sabalenka is underachieving at the majors.

Israel's military confirmed the strikes, which come during a ceasefire that Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaking.

Analysts believe PM Netanyahu is urging the US towards maximalist strikes.

The event, advertised through official channels, was criticised in China for being held at a military memorial.

Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.

Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open.

Elena Rybakina inflicts further Grand Slam final heartbreak on Aryna Sabalenka with a stunning third-set fightback to win the Australian Open.

Residents in the Greenlandic towns of Sisimiut and Nuuk tell Annabel Grossman that despite the months of tensions and mounting threats they still welcome a relationship with America

US military assets are gathering in the Middle East ahead of a possible strike

At least 200 people were killed in a landslide at coltan mines in eastern Congo, according to rebel authorities

British-Iranian comedian Omid Djalili talks to Caspar Barnes about the brutal protest crackdown – and whether US intervention could usher in a new era for Iran

The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans

Palestinian health officials stated that 27 people, including three children, died following airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday

The selection of the relatively unknown candidate comes just days after mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was denied permission to stand for the party

Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighboring Moldova, officials said, following a commitment from the Kremlin to U.S. President Donald Trump to pause strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine continues to battle one of its bleakest winters in years

Ukrainian president says talks with Russia and the US may be delayed while Trump focuses on 'situation with Iran'

Hundreds of Danish veterans have staged a silent protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen