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Purja, 43, and nine others had been missing since Thursday after being struck by an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest ​mountain, in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Ceuta migration influx has resulted in tens of thousands of migrants who originally travelled into the Spanish territory to return to North Africa; Spain to put up containment fence.

Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias says a shooter is still on the loose and the northern Manitoba remains in lockdown Saturday morning after after gunshots were fired and one person died.

Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada said HIV infections in the country increased by 22.8 per cent. Advocates say previous momentum to eliminate HIV as a public health threat has slowed and warn about a resurgence of infections.

One of five UNESCO Geoparks in Canada, Tumbler Ridge has been attracting people from around the world who are helping to uncover the region's dinosaur past.

The B.C. Wildfire Service says a cold front is forecast to move through parts of the province on Saturday, potentially bringing stronger winds.

Russia continued to batter Ukraine's capital early Saturday, killing at least 10 and wounding about 30.

​Melissa Lavigne has done a lot of kayaking on the St. John River, but on a recent paddle, she came across something new: a headstone and grave marker for two long-dead Fredericton men.

Though the local nickname “The Great Wall” may be tongue-in-cheek, it does reflect the intensive labour that must have gone into building these structures.

Thousands of passengers could be forced to suspend or change their travel plans during the August long weekend.

The Canadian musicians talk about how they combined their voices to write 'I'm Going to Break Your Heart.'

Labour groups warn the government against using back-to-work powers as WestJet flight attendants prepare to walk.

The makers of Prime Video's 'Sterling Point' tell all about what might be the summer's best binge-watch.

Videos of Alex Crawford's uniquely positive announcements to riders have racked up more than a million views on social media.

The Star dug through the archives and spoke to journalists, historians and former mayors about the city's long history of campaign shenanigans, and major milestones

Court filing by Project South investigators allege close ties with a man arrested in the fatal shooting of Toronto rapper Smoke Dawg.

Researchers see an increasing pattern among immigrants and their children, with implications for population growth.

The compound residence, with more than a dozen bedrooms and bathrooms between both cottages, is good for multi-generational living or large gatherings with families and friends.

Mark Murphy notes that the 2023 Ford was intact enough that he probably could have driven it from the crash scene. But it was declared a total loss.

Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday’s announcement. He was forced to scrap the plan early Saturday after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

Part of the pipeline in question, called Line 5, runs for six kilometres along the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac, and Enbridge wants to bury the pipeline in a tunnel under the straits

Trump said Friday that he did not think Iran was behind the cyberattack on Minnesota’s water systems, despite U.S. officials reportedly suspecting otherwise

At least nine people were killed and 22 civilians injured in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv after Russia launched an intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones overnight into Saturday, authorities said. A five-storey residential building in the city's Solomianskyi District was damaged by falling debris and a fire broke out. Rescue workers evacuated 35 people from the upper floors of the building and two people died, with eight reported injured including two children, according to Ukraine’s ...

Gale-force winds whipped up the flames of a major wildfire burning out of control in a seaside area on the Greek mainland Saturday, hampering efforts to bring under control the blaze that broke out the previous day and led authorities to evacuate more than 250 people by sea on Friday. Eighteen water-dropping planes and 11 helicopters were assisting 325 firefighters with specialized forest fire teams tackling the blaze in the Boeotia area, the fire department said.

Warehouses were used to store medicine by the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah in southern Gaza

India’s PM says he wants to forgive students who hurled expletives at him and that forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation

Hundreds were evacuated by sea in Greece after gale-force winds drove flames through a seaside resort

Majority of the nearly 60,000 who entered the Spanish territory in North Africa have already returned to Morocco, Spain’s interior ministry says

Attack came just two days after a large-scale Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes across Ukraine killed 10 and wounded more than 50

The push for expanded use of Starlink comes as Zelenskyy looks for ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems, with Trump walking back a possible access deal.

Infantino’s decision came after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

The joint advisory urged countries and companies to 'deepen their understanding' of the tactics used and implement measures to counter them.

The border crisis boiled over Thursday and continued on Friday with security forces clashing with migrants on the Moroccan side of the border.

U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to end the fighting between Israel and Hamas was signed.

As wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.

American venture capital firm Thrive Eternal is expected to lead the investor group for FFE, founded by Joshua Kushner — the brother of U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

The mislabelled map was shown during a presentation at the AIDS 2026 Conference in Rio de Janeiro on the U.S. State Department's new health program agreements with African nations.

The announcement comes after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that had been building up.

NATO said a Russian missile entered Polish airspace during the onslaught and landed in a rural area. It caused no injuries or damage but could deepen tensions with Moscow.

During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew.

A previously undisclosed subpoena, involving reporting on a failed SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea, reflects the government’s expanding campaign to investigate leaks of secrets.

Most of those who came to the territory, a Spanish exclave in Africa, have returned across the border to Morocco. At least 67 people died trying to enter, the authorities said.

Senator Susan Collins, who supports abortion rights, endorsed Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court. It has emerged as a major issue in her campaign for re-election.

Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.

Democrats have an anger problem. Republicans have a Trump problem.

Millions of Americans struggle in sometimes unimaginable ways, and Trump’s cuts in food stamps and other benefits are now making life even more precarious.

The wave of strikes came as President Trump threatened to intensify the American campaign against Iran. U.S. embassies in the region warned of the “potential for unforeseen escalation.”

The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration’s weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war.

The president decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers after a game of golf with Finland’s president. Experts say it’s far from clear the United States needs so many.

The conglomerate that Warren Buffett built rallied to an eight-month high this week. There could be more gains ahead if they play catch up with the S&P 500.

The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

A summer of weather extremes and severe infrastructure stress has prompted companies and policymakers across Europe to respond.

Iran’s power structure complicates efforts to enforce any ceasefire with the U.S., from the Supreme Leader to the Revolutionary Guards.

Fintech brokerage Clear Street is launching a private markets platform, beginning with Databricks stakes, to give investors more access to late-stage startups.

OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were among tech leaders in Washington, D.C., ahead of a deadline the White House set in its AI executive order.

Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brave New Day" is expected to haul in around $270 million domestically over its debut weekend.

UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.

Hamas says it will only disarm after Israel meets previous ceasefire commitments, despite President Trump's announcement of a breakthrough U.S.-brokered agreement.

Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher-turned-hedge fund manager, saw a dramatic decline this week in his AI-focused fund, Situational Awareness.

The crisis in Ceuta, on the African coast, instantly became a touchstone in the global migrant debate as suspicions swirled that the viral incident was orchestrated.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had appealed for American air-defense missiles during a White House meeting on Tuesday.

A shortage of Navy destroyers, used to defend against Iranian ballistic missile attacks, will force the head of U.S. European Command to prioritize the U.S. homeland instead, officials said.

Widely circulated video showed thousands of Moroccans storming into a Spanish outpost in North Africa. The White House condemned Spain as weak on immigration.

In Angola, supply chain disruptions and higher global energy costs have driven up prices of food, fuel and fertilizer, increases felt by the poor, while the wealthy are earning more.

England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.

Spectators at Glasgow's OVO Hydro were treated to exhilarating performances during New Zealand's 61-54 win over England.

The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa confirms plans to sell shares to a consortium headed by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley.

Chelsea complete the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.

The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta "shocking".

Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.

The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

The youngster stole the show as William and Kate’s royal children made their first official visit to Scotland

Kyiv has ramped up its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure dealing significant damage to Russia’s vital oil industry

Satellite images reviewed by The Associated Press reveal there's crude oil leaking from a sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman's coast

The tool drew alarm almost immediately, as experts warned about the risks of tampering with satellite imagery

Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.”

Brighton and Hove Pride hit its 35th Anniversary this year, drawing in hundreds of thousands of people

President said Saturday morning he would move forward with the creation of the nearly $1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ if two Republican senators refused to confirm his attorney general nominee

Dangerous heat was expected in parts of the Western U.S. this weekend, prompting warnings for people to stay inside and heightening wildfire risks in many areas

Iraq and Turkey have signed a deal to transport Iraqi crude oil through a pipeline to Turkey's port of Ceyhan

Zip ties found in the woman’s yard matched the ones found in the suspect’s car