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Todd Blanche, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, was challenged by Democratic senators on his ability to lead the Justice Department free from the demands of the president in the first of two days of confirmation hearings on Wednesday.

Capt. Chesley (Sully) Sullenberger, the heroic pilot of the "Miracle on the Hudson," says he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

Check out some of the best photos from the 113th Tour de France, with 184 cyclists currently competing in 21 stages over more than 3,000 kilometres.

Three major news stories about the U.S. Senate are sparking questions about the upcoming fall midterms. Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Katie Simpson and Willy Lowry discuss whether these issues could shake up the fight for senate control.

The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday, predicting the economy would rebound after some rockiness earlier in the year.

Speakers at Saskatoon city hall Tuesday expressed sympathy for the owners of a million-dollar home found to have exceeded size regulations even as they argued against letting it remain.

Most of the people who were killed were found trapped in windowless bathrooms, where they may have sought to escape the flames, police said.

Singles in the fourth, eighth and ninth were the only hits by the National League, which failed to advance a runner past first.

Toronto put Kawhi Leonard deal on hold over liability clause tied to an ongoing NBA investigation into the L.A. Clippers.

WestJet flight attendants' strike mandate would allow them to legally walk off the job as early as Aug. 2.

The now 15-year-old will spend five years in a youth facility receiving intensive programming and counselling.

The motion would scrap a provision that lets local MPPs to book hotels if there are night sittings at the legislature or inclement weather.

A CN spokesperson said the train's crew was safely evacuated from the area after a harrowing video shows the locomotive engulfed in orange.

The smoke blanketing the city and much of the region is being blamed on hundreds of raging forest fires in northern Ontario, with relief not expected until Friday.

Their pensions continued to be deposited into a joint bank account. Daughter Lorraine Wiseman spent that money right up until her arrest in 2025.

Should you leave your air conditioner running during an Ontario heat wave? A local HVAC expert explains how to save energy and lower your hydro bill.

They have a superstar in Jude Bellingham, their celebration songs are britpop classics and their fanbase is packed with celebrities, from the Beckhams to Mick Jagger.

The decision to drive an unmarked car into the two men was a "substantial and grave" breach of Charter rights, a judge found.

Public Health Agency of Canada said Tuesday that it is not investigating any outbreaks of cyclospora in the country

Canadians’ approval of the U.S. has dropped 24 points in the past year, while positive opinion of China has more than tripled

The proposed legislation would, under strict conditions, allow a person who requests it to receive a lethal substance

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer took questions from lawmakers in parliament in his final Prime Minister's Questions session on Wednesday before he steps down from office.

He has spent six years as leader of the Labour Party and two as prime minister and plans to remain a backbench lawmaker for now

Senate would also have to pass the bill before it could be signed into law, but it’s unclear if it will do so

Proponents, including the White House, argued the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active. Detractors said permanent daylight saving time would lead to darker and potentially more hazardous winter mornings where children will be waiting for school buses and parents will be driving to work in darkness.

On Tuesday, Trump administration officials said ICE had ordered its officers to suspend most vehicle stops around the country after two men were fatally shot

Subpoenas were ‘in connection with an ongoing national security investigation,’ he said at the delayed confirmation hearing

Proposed restrictions aim to reduce excessive social media use among 16- and 17-year-olds

Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'

Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.

Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.

The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation continues.

The sugar was detected in the galactic centre region of the Milky Way where there is a dense concentration of gases and stars, about 26,700 light years from Earth.

The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'

Police initially said her death was not believed to be terror-related but on Monday, it was announced counter-terror police were taking over the investigation. 

The largest U.S. automakers have backed away from electric vehicles, even as global sales are booming. The decision may make them obsolete.

As a child, Michael McLeer wanted to be like John Travolta in “Saturday Night Fever” and leave the neighborhood. A tragedy changed his mind.

Cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal illness, is sickening many people across the United States. Health experts have tips for avoiding infection.

Air quality in Canada’s largest city was at times the worst in the world on Wednesday, as wildfires across Ontario sent smoke drifting into New York City and beyond.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered its officers on Tuesday to halt most vehicle stops across the country after they shot two people over the past week.

Here is what we know about the sexual predator whose secrets spurred an international reckoning over money, power and complicity. Check back for updates.

Doing business in a more dangerous and unpredictable world will cost more, pushing up the price of everything from food to electronics.

Few directors close the divide between the art film and the blockbuster like Christopher Nolan.

Elon Musk gave $5 million to back Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor, seemingly moving past tensions around the effort to downsize the federal work force.

Footage obtained by The New York Times shows ICE agents in the moments before and after the killing of Joan Sebastian Guerrero. The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear.

SpaceX shares fell for a fourth-straight session on Wednesday days after entering the Nasdaq-100

Warren Buffett said he was the driving force behind the conglomerate's recent big investment in Alphabet.

The Senate Intelligence Committee is considering Jay Clayton's nomination to be the director of national of intelligence.

ASML on Wednesday raised its guidance for a second time this year as its customers continue to ramp up their production capacity of AI chips.

The Treasury Department is putting a top official in charge of the new program as it enrolls millions of families.

Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as traders weighed another tamer-than-expected inflation report.

Part of congressionally mandated Capitol Hill appearances for the central bank leader, Warsh spoke Tuesday to the House Financial Services Committee.

The investor has been sharply critical of the stock market, one that he says is increasingly defined by speculative trading as opposed to long-term investing.

Fighting in the Middle East has intensified in recent days, but could escalate further if Iran fails to cooperate, President Donald Trump said.

As with consumer prices, the index benefited from easing energy costs, particularly as oil fell due to the brief pause in tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Ambiguous language on who controls the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the United States and Iran back toward war.

The U.S. military said daytime attacks were underway early Wednesday after seven hours of overnight strikes. President Trump had also said he might “knock out” Iran's power plants and bridges next week.

The British ally of President Donald Trump wanted a vote of confidence. Instead, other parties dumped their campaigns, and a comedian stepped in.

As European markets fell and oil prices hit a one-month high, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the strait “is open to ALL Ship traffic except for Iran.”

Graham had carried the reputation as the toughest Russia hawk in Washington since the 2018 death of his close friend and Senate ally John McCain.

The president said the U.S. will impose a 20 percent fee on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz despite official assertions that fees would violate international law.

Soren Waerenskjold catches the big guns by surprise with a long-range sprint to win the fastest-ever stage of the Tour de France.

England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes.

David Griffiths is jailed for three years and six months for defrauding women of thousands of pounds.

New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.

New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events.

Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.

A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister.

Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.

CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario.

Holidaymakers are urged to understand the dangers and symptoms of methanol poisoning.

The home secretary appears to have won the job running the UK’s economy at the expense of energy secretary Ed Miliband

Trump is scheduled to address the nation at 9 p.m. Thursday. Though the specifics of his remarks are unknown, reports say he may revisit claims that the 2020 election was tampered with

Mr Watt said 43,000 so-called equity punk investors had joined forces for the bid.

Strikes designed to halt Iran’s attacks on commercial shipping in strait, military warns

Legionnaires’ disease is fatal in about 10 percent of cases

Around five millions workers could lose out under the plans, according to a report by the Office for Budget Responsibility

The FTSE 100 closed down 13.47 points, 0.1%, at 10,515.92.

A man in his 20s was held this week after posting on X last month

Kathryn Ruemmler is the 18th person to testify as part of the House Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation

The prime minister is expected to name a resignation honours list so the avid football fan can celebrate England’s stars in a final U-turn as PM