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Canada wants to build data centres that are not just physically located here, but controlled here — a distinction experts say could determine whether the country can reduce its dependence on U.S. tech giants and keep Canadian data subject to Canadian rules.

As the federal government prepares to send seven election observers to Armenia, an advocacy group featuring the former president of Human Rights Watch is warning Canada and its Western allies of democratic backsliding prior to the June vote.

A continuing care organization in Nova Scotia has rescinded job offers it had been extending to refugees for more than two years, leaving the displaced people without a path out of some of the largest refugee camps in the world. They were invited to come to Canada through a federal program, but the organization says as processing timelines and the number of people needing care increased, many of the roles were filled locally.

When fires break out in multi-unit buildings in Montreal, tenants vacate and are taken in by the Red Cross. But what happens next can often be a difficult process to navigate for renters. Housing advocates worry these fires are leading to permanent displacement of tenants — and reshaping neighbourhoods in the process.

The expansion Toronto Tempo earned their first win in the WNBA by defeating the Seattle Storm 86-73 on Wednesday night.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to deliver his vision to transform Canada's electricity sector with the ambitious goal of doubling the nation's electricity grid, sources tell CBC News.

A mistrial was declared Wednesday evening in a Calgary murder trial involving a man who admitted to killing his mother with a rock while high on LSD.

The CN Tower is giving rare access to areas of the engineering marvel that are normally closed to the public. CBC News photographer Evan Mitsui checked out the tower's lesser known parts during a media preview on Wednesday.

Who introduced Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump? For years, Italian entrepreneur and close Trump associate Paolo Zampolli has taken credit, but the release of the Epstein files surfaced an FBI document that said it was financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. What’s the truth? CBC’s visual investigations team and Katie Nicholson dig into the files to reveal surprising new details.

Readers share their opinions of news making the headlines.

Take a peek behind the curtain of cultural institutions and historic buildings across the city with new featured sites like the Star newsroom and Netflix Canada.

Government is allocating almost $30.6B for the upcoming school year, up from about $30.3B this year, and it has also pledged $1.6B to build schools.

A Liaison poll released Thursday is the first since the election officially kicked off on May 1.

Firgrove Public School in Jane-Finch neighbourhood is one of 150 elementary schools that have benefited from the program now under threat.

The supernatural thriller, written and directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker, will more than satisfy hardcore genre fans.

The Line 2 subway extension was previously expected to open in 2030.

Seven driving instructors and examiners based in the Toronto area are facing charges including conspiracy, bribery and breach of trust offences.

The Justice Department has refused to grant an interview with the Star to explain the delay in creating the new Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission.

The prime minister's proposed “Federal Economic Zones” would give cabinet the power to exempt vast regions of Canada from federal laws.

Diplomacy to end the war has stalled since last week when both sides rejected the other’s latest proposals

The Super Bowl-style concert will be curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin

A collection of moments, places and objects to define and make sense of an uncertain time – and understand what may lie ahead

China's President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress at the start of a two-day summit on Thursday, but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path.

On Iran, both sides agree Strait of Hormuz should remain open, White House official says

U.S., China hope talks will stabilize relations between two superpowers

Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Gunshots broke out at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people ran for cover after a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court said his arrest was imminent and security forces entered the building.

Men’s team pursuit program is unaffected and remains set to compete

The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions and life sentence of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son.

The crew first met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday morning in his office, followed by a sold-out public discussion in Ottawa.

Iconic Dior gown worn by Céline Dion at Paris Olympics opening ceremony goes on display at McCord Stewart Museum until Sept. 7.

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief who was the main enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody 'war on drugs,' faces charges of crimes against humanity.

The rise in cases seems to have occurred on May 9 following embarkation in Liverpool on England's northwest coast, the company told Global News.

In April, global oil supply shrank by 1.8 million barrels a day, with the total losses since February amounting to 12.8 million barrels of oil lost every day, the IEA said.

The French passenger hospitalized in Paris has a severe form of the disease that has caused life-threatening lung and heart problems, said Dr. Xavier Lescure.

The meat of the summit won't happen until Thursday, when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks and a formal banquet.

Roy says Turmel will remain detained inside Rome’s Regina Coeli prison while extradition proceedings continue.

Ukraine has talked about signing export deals with other countries to supply them with the advanced drone technology it has refined since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Defence Minister David McGuinty is also visiting Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates this week, to talk about how Canada fits into regional security.

A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes.

Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg’s bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.

We look at potential candidates for the nation’s top job.

The difference in perspectives between superpowers is shaping the race for A.I. dominance.

Plus, a surprise reversal in the Murdaugh murder case.

When MAHA turns into HAHA.

The Japanese automaker posted its first loss since 1957 as it took a multibillion-dollar hit from scaling back its electric-vehicle plans.

The State Supreme Court cited a local court clerk in reversing the result of one of the most-watched murder trials of the last decade. It has raised painful memories in the state’s Lowcountry region.

The scientific investigation into the origin of cruise infection has become entangled with international finger pointing.

For Nathan Lane, Taraji P. Henson, Daniel Radcliffe and other actors, it can take wigs, group hugs or banishing ghosts to make the transformation.

Cisco's AI story has finally started resonating with Wall Street, with the stock hitting a record late last year and continuing to rally in 2026.

Versant, the portfolio of TV networks spun out from Comcast, reported earnings for its first quarter as an independent company.

U.S. President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning for the start of a high-stakes summit that runs through Friday.

The two leaders agreed to forge more cooperative ties in a high-stakes meeting full of friendly gestures between two countries that have been battling for years.

The lawmakers, in a letter reported first by CNBC, told Paramount CEO David Ellison that the Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition would stifle competition.

The prime minister's colleagues could be ready to mutiny, with leadership bids potentially being announced Thursday.

Chinese tech companies have turned to domestic chips as Nvidia has remained shut out of the market.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary also said President Donald Trump would likely comment on the Taiwan issue in coming days.

The U.K. government could look to issue more shorter-dated debt in a bid to ease its overall funding costs.

European stocks opened broadly higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on developments in the U.K. and U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China.

The Russian president is facing pressure not only from a stalemate on the battlefield but also from a battered economy that is fueling discontent.

China’s leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump’s effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals.

As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, dozens of volunteers eat, sleep and pray at a small hospital, waiting to respond to the next airstrike.

Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.

A confidential assessment, circulating as President Donald Trump begins his highly anticipated trip to Beijing, shows shifts in several key areas of competition.

Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.

The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

As Putin imposes Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many Russian fear losing their connection to the global internet.

A girl, 12, is among the dead after Russia launched attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say.

Danny Cahalane suffered catastrophic injuries when he was attacked at his home in Plymouth.

Russia launched one the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.

Parliamentarians have pledged allegiance to the King in the first official business since the Holyrood election.

Sussex Police say it would not be appropriate to publicly name them at this stage.

Antigoni Buxton says appearing on the dating show was more "random" than her taking part in the song contest.

Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he has "every reason to believe" he will remain in charge of the club next season.

Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.

The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

Trump ’s scripted remarks were peppered with references to the two nations’ shared history

Trump will shrug off humiliation over Taiwan warnings and ignore China’s expansion elsewhere – and that’s dangerous, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

President Trump thanked Xi for ‘magnificent welcome’ at lavish banquet in ornate hall attended by US delegation which included Elon Musk and Tim Cook

The former health secretary said he had ‘lost confidence’ in Starmer’s leadership

Exclusive: Former immigration court judge Florence Chamberlin claims she was illegally terminated for her sex, race and political views as an advocate for immigrants

‘A typical witness would not leave the country if they were subject to recall,’ a legal expert said

Analysts say president’s shifting rhetoric deepens US policy of ‘strategic ambiguity’ on Taiwan

Sussex Police will not publicly name the women until the formal identification procedures are finished

Leon Panetta warns that President Donald Trump may have bitten off more than he can chew and that a conflict he assumed could be won in weeks will in fact drag on for months

Matthew Selt’s mother alleged that he and his sisters had ‘coerced’ her into signing away ownership of her house