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The crane, which was being used to construct an elevated highspeed railway, fell onto the moving train causing it to derail and catch fire.

Rory Linkletter, an Olympic marathon runner, tells The National about the moment he became the first Canadian to complete a half-marathon in less than an hour during a race in Houston, Texas.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday morning after Los Angeles police responded to a call reporting an assault involving a ride-hail driver, authorities said.

An iceberg that was once the biggest on the planet is floating off into the South Atlantic Ocean, where it will soon melt away into watery oblivion. But it's going out in style.

Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is an incredible, best-of-the-franchise sequel to the Danny Boyle original.

Claudette Colvin, whose 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus helped spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors in the criminal section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division have given notice of their departures amid turmoil over the federal investigation into the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis, according to people familiar with the matter.

Manitoba's premier called on Doug Ford to "do a 180" and not follow through with plans to stop selling Crown Royal in Ontario.

Ottawa police say they arrested someone on trespassing-related charges after Iran's shuttered embassy was defaced during an anti-regime protest on Monday.

Director and Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield turned himself to authorities on Tuesday to face child sex abuse charges in New Mexico.

The child was "located in their home through our officers canvassing the area,” said Peel police on Tuesday evening following an afternoon search.

Despite an internal memo saying the mobile teams “may sunset by late 2026,” police leadership on Tuesday committed to a broad consultation for a future plan to address mental health calls.

No offer of financial support could move them to endorse the project, said Haida Nation president Gaagwiis Jason Alsop.

Hundreds rallied Tuesday at the U.S. consulate on University Avenue chanting "Make Iran Great Again" as mass protests continue in Iranian cities.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to drop plans for a boycott of Crown Royal whisky.

As Mark Carney heads to China, Premier Doug Ford is imploring him to keep Canadian tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Chow said the $2.6-million boost will allow the city to help about 600 more households this year compared to 2025.

Asked if he will renegotiate CUSMA, which is up for review this year, Trump said he doesn’t care about the trade deal but "Canada would love it" and needs it.

This trip to Beijing, Carney officials say, is all about doubling non-U.S exports for Canada, and luring global investment dollars.

With the rising cost of living and the constant fear of tariffs from the U.S., the move may offer some certainty for Canadians in a volatile economy.

59-year-old actor entered the vehicle, physically assaulted the driver and made criminal threats, the LAPD say

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division have given notice of their departures amid turmoil over the investigation into the killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good.

Williams downed in straight sets by Tatjana Maria, with the duo a WTA record-setting combined 83 years of age

Iranian warship headed out to sea on Tuesday morning, along with the other ships from the 10-country bloc

Players, coaches hopeful a solution will be reached by June’s matches, allowing fans to follow their teams

The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams after arguments Tuesday on two cases pertaining to students at the K-12 and college level.

Trump administration has reportedly filed for warrants to seize dozens more Venezuela-linked oil tankers

Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors reportedly walked out over the handling of the investigation into Renee Nicole Macklin Good’s shooting

Busfield is alleged to have inappropriately touched a young boy on set while directing TV series ‘The Cleaning Lady’

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify to Congress about Jeffrey Epstein. The Clintons, in a letter Tuesday, said they will not comply with a House subpoena to testify.

The advisory points to the arrest and detention by Iranian authorities of several individuals 'including foreign and dual nationals.'

That figure dwarfs the death toll from any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.

It's been a long-term request of the premier as he looks to keep Ontario's struggling, fledgling electric vehicle industry intact.

The two-page bill would authorize Trump to 'take such steps as may be necessary' to annex Greenland and fast-track making the territory the 51st state.

On Monday, Indonesia and Malaysia became the first countries in the world to block Grok AI, citing concerns over non-consensual deepfakes.

Central banks around the world, including the Bank of Canada, are voicing their support for the U.S. Federal Reserve after the U.S. DOJ launched a criminal investigation.

The FBI said in the statement that it views swatting as a 'dangerous and disruptive crime' and warned that online anonymity is an illusion.

Court documents showed the broadcaster would argue that the court in Florida lacked personal jurisdiction in the case because it did not broadcast the spliced speech in the state.

Economic pressure, which has intensified since September when the United Nations reimposed sanctions, has sent Iran's rial currency into a free fall.

The report was released to Global News under the Access to Information Act

China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion last year, a 20 percent increase from 2024, as Beijing kept the currency weak and pursued self-reliance to replace imports.

“Has anyone told him that they don’t have oil?” Colbert said of the president’s plan to send 1,000 more immigration officers to Minnesota.

The railway authorities said there were almost 200 people on the train when the accident happened in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, northeast of Bangkok. Dozens were injured.

Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.

The parent company of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman struggled with debt, designers and customers in recent years.

An armed guerrilla group stands emboldened to challenge the authority of the Colombian state — and U.S. ambitions in Venezuela.

Answers to this and other questions about the financial crisis in America’s biggest luxury department store.

The prime minister is seeking new markets for Canadian goods and to mend relations with China after years of deep acrimony between the two nations.

Under a near-total communications blackout, users of Elon Musk’s satellite service have gotten online without paying, organizations that work on tech issues said.

China banned the burning of coal for heat around Beijing, but natural gas subsidies have run out, leaving many villagers vulnerable in dangerously cold weather.

European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors in the region focus on a meeting between U.S. and Danish officials to discuss Greenland.

This comes as Japan's ruling LDP under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to call an election in February.

The high-stakes meeting comes shortly after Greenland and Denmark's leaders portrayed a united front against Trump's takeover threats.

China's exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had "cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials."

The investment trust sector in the U.K. is being targeted by one of Wall Street’s most famous activist investors — putting some well-known names at risk.

Hires of energy-related talent by Big Tech was 30% higher in 2025 than pre-AI levels.

Co-founder Jaden Xie told CNBC that the company is about to close another financing round, after raising $100 million in the last 6 months.

If Yoon is sentenced to death, it will be the first execution South Korea has carried out in almost 30 years.

Meta began laying off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on virtual reality and shut down several VR studios as it pushes resources towards AI.

The release marks the first known instance of U.S. citizens being freed since President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. It was unclear how many were released.

The apparent endgame in Caracas, which has seen Trump sideline Venezuela’s pro-democratic opposition, may be a cautionary tale for Iran’s protesters.

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency estimated Tuesday that more than 2,000 people have been killed since demonstrations began on Dec. 28.

Iranians across the country have taken to the streets at great risk, facing a violent government crackdown.

As the White House considers military options in Iran, some political allies are concerned about attempting another high-risk operation or starting a wider war.

The verdict in Yoon Suk Yeol’s case is expected next month. He faces insurrection charges over a failed push to impose martial law in 2024.

The military force moved about $1 billion using two exchanges registered in Britain, according to TRM Labs, which specializes in crypto investigations.

Since its founding, the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stood in opposition. In 2026, it hopes to win state-level governing power and perhaps more.

Tehran says it’s ready for “war” or dialogue as Washington weighs response to protests.

Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.

The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.

Several schools in Kent and Sussex say they will shut again because of the mass water supply problems.

Emma Raducanu claims her first victory of the season, beating Camila Osorio at the Hobart International after their match was suspended by rain on Tuesday.

Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

Sebastian Ofner is out of Australian Open qualifying after forgetting the rules and celebrating victory early - before going on to lose eight of the next nine points.

As another Grand Slam season dawns, many players still believe they are undervalued and denied a voice in key decisions made by the majors.

Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.

A US state department official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released, but called the move "an important step in the right direction".

Iran's judiciary chief is signaling fast trials and executions for those detained in nationwide protests

Buying and selling, designing and looking after pets are popular ways to raise extra cash, according to research released by Scottish Widows

Erfan Soltani, who lives in Fardis, just west of Tehran was rushed through the justice system after his arrest just days ago

The Palestinian-Australian author accused the premier of suggesting she was an ‘extreme terrorist sympathiser’

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group hired administrators from Interpath Advisory on Tuesday.

China has reported its auto exports rose 21% last year from the year before, driven by a surge in electric vehicle shipments

Fresh hearing for child murderer once again ‘reopens unimaginable trauma’ for James’ loved ones

Age UK’s ‘crisis hiding in plain sight’ campaign is urging older people to check if they are entitled to extra financial support

Authorities say the collisions were ‘otherwise survivable’

New identity verification scheme aimed at deterring illegal migration is reportedly to become optional