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An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered his trial judge to resentence him.

British Columbia's attorney general announced an inquiry into online ticketing site StubHub, days after a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and cancellation of thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets in Vancouver, Toronto and host cities across North America.

The Department of National Defence has reinstated two leaders of a respected Edmonton battalion days after announcing they had been removed pending an investigation.

After four years of development, a new exhibit focused on displaced Palestinians has been unveiled at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg.

The U.S. struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It's the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their months-long war and reopen the pivotal waterway.

The Danish brand that sells all-things cheap and cute, like dish towels in fruit motifs, animal-shaped erasers and jewelry boxes resembling fancy sofas for low prices, opened its first Canadian store at Toronto's Eaton Centre on Friday. Experts say the brand will face competition from the likes of Miniso and Daiso — Asian entrants which also came to the Canadian market in recent years.

Vitali Stefanski has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski.

A Quebec facility that houses one of North America's only laboratories capable of developing film for professional productions is being shuttered, with the owner citing declining investment in local audiovisual productions as a factor.

If your name is Janice and you feel personally victimized by Drake’s song Janice STFU, you're in luck — provided you can show government-issued ID. Rumour has it, the Toronto-born rapper is ready to make amends with all Janices by throwing them an exclusive Janices-only apology party.

Daniel Senecal was arrested on Aug. 31, 2025, after police were called to a home in Welland, Ont., for a "medical assistance call involving a child." The 26-year-old pleaded guilty this week in St. Catharines court to multiple charges.

Toronto Stadium plays host to another World Cup match on Friday while Canada trains for a date with South Africa. Follow along here for live updates.

Cynthia Lam just wants to be reunited with her pet and is going down to the area near the Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club to search every day.

Carney said Canadians and philanthropic organizations will be asked to fund all or most of the work to “minimize the cost to government.”

Toronto star shares the mark of 53 points with reigning MVP A’ja Wilson and former Dallas Wings star Liz Cambage.

With each team making its knockout stage debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, analysts see opportunity on both sides.

The prime minister says he has "every confidence" his cabinet members can make decisions when he is sidelined to avoid potential conflicts of interest.

The number of confirmed dead — already in the hundreds — is expected to rise as frantic search-and-rescue missions continue.

Police responded to an incident on an escalator at RioCan Empress Walk Plaza shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday. A man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Passengers have been able to access the airport via the pedestrian tunnel, authorities said.

The latest conflict began when Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel days after Israel and the U.S. launched their war on Iran on Feb. 28.

Tourists can watch live grooming and physiotherapy sessions, explore the mountain pass with augmented reality technology and learn more about the dogs

Trilateral agreement follows months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah

Military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran, says U.S. Central Command

Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post reported the crash in the city’s CITIC Tower; photos were quickly pulled from the internet

For many, enjoying life despite midnight curfew, threat of attacks and fatigue from bombardment is part of the fight

Plea deal could allow the former national security adviser to avoid time in prison and can be withdrawn pending a judge’s sentence

A statue of novelist Mikhail Bulgakov, a Russian speaker born in Kyiv, has been removed from the city

It’s the first such order issued since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect

A little red noisemaker shaped like a maple leaf has become all the rage in Toronto during the World Cup.

Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI industry's datacenter buildout.

Seven members of Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue are now heading to Venezuela to help find and rescue people trapped by the earthquakes.

The heat wave has pushed temperatures as much as 18 degrees Celsius above their seasonal average, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.

The officials did not share details on the agreement, which does not include Hezbollah and prompted one of the group's officials in Lebanon to warn of civil war.

In a post on social media, Trump took aim at European countries that he said are discussing “imminent” implementation of taxes on American companies.

The King only pays taxes on his personal income, which is generated from his privately owned estates, Balmoral in Scotland and Sandringham on the east coast of England.

The planned restoration of 24 Sussex Drive has renewed hope that the prime minister's official residence will once again be on par with those of other world leaders.

Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran carried out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the ship's upper deck.

Sherritt International has shut down its Alberta refinery after running out of feed from its Cuba mine, as the company faces operational and financial challenges.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the new toll early Friday as she welcomed the arrival of rescue crews from all over the world.

Researchers used AI tools to achieve the first complete viewings of closed scrolls burnt by the eruption that buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD.

Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.

The former transportation secretary recounted being kept away from his 4-year-old twins overnight after an anonymous report falsely accused him of posing a threat to them.

The administration has provided little evidence to back up some of his assertions about the Lincoln Memorial pool. Experts say other factors could have caused the major problems that have plagued it.

Also, a former Trump adviser pleads guilty. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

The retailer, renamed Exemplar Luxury Group, is ditching anything that isn’t focused on high-end department store shopping.

Firefighters are using cellphone lights because of a flashlight shortage, and an overwhelmed hospital in the disaster zone is operating without running water, one doctor said.

Following high-profile primary victories by democratic socialists, some moderate Democrats are advocating a different course, highlighting tensions in the party.

The university hired a high-powered law firm to try to reach an agreement with the Justice Department over claims its admissions practices hurt white and Asian applicants.

The vice president said that the scandal that ended Richard Nixon’s presidency would be “like a 12-hour news story” if it happened today and that the “deep state” had taken down Nixon.

Mr. Bolton admitted to mishandling classified information and could face time in prison, in an inquiry that spanned the Trump and Biden administrations.

Oracle's surging spending, negative free cash flow and $130 billion debt pile are weighing on the stock.

The attack comes as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-period of no hostilities as they hold talks to end their war.

Micron Technology's shares tumbled on Friday amid a global sell-off in chip stocks.

Lukas Walton is the 39-year-old grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton. He and his wife, Samantha, are residents of Chicago.

SoftBank Group plunged, leading a broad selloff in Asian technology stocks amid mounting concerns over the rising cost of AI infrastructure. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he supports imposing "a true minimum tax on billionaires" and closing "tax-free lifestyle loan" loopholes for the rich.

The pivot into physical AI grows On Semi's addressable market by an additional $30 billion, the company said.

"This TARIFF will supersede Trade Deals made with the Country, whether implemented, signed, or not," President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

"I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde," Leon Black says about Jeffrey Epstein in his prepared statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. But that is contingent on the paramilitary group Hezbollah agreeing to halt hostilities.

US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.

All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury.

Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.

Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick helps France soundly defeat a Norway side without Erling Haaland 4-1 to top Group I at the World Cup.

Previous ceasefires between Israel and Hezbollah have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes

The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.

Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.

Reece James could miss the start of the World Cup knockout stage if England progress as he recovers from injury.

Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.

The 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies.

Trump accuses Tehran of 'foolish violation' of ceasefire after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz

Extreme heat is forecast into the weekend with red warnings issued across parts of England and Wales

Administration is expected to open 1,100-acre, $8.3M facility in 2027

A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction

New Mexico's attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into claims that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets

President signals intent to make national election about three House candidates in New York

The Republican speaker of the House warns a roomful of conservatives what would happen to them and Trump if Democrats win back the House of Representatives

Everyone should be ‘mindful of their water use’ amid the heatwave, an Environment Agency chief has said

Tens of millions of Americans rely on the lake for resources and recreation

Trump allegedly barred staff from talking about a new book that paints an unflattering picture of the president