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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.

Andrew Chang explains how China's government gave U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio a new, slightly tweaked, name — one that doesn't ban him from entering China.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

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.

The leader of the Official Opposition on P.E.I. is asking the Progressive Conservative government if it's going to support a huge Netflix production set on P.E.I.

A Utah mother who published a children's book about grief after the death of her husband will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole for his murder, a judge ruled Wednesday.

The agency in charge of aviation safety in the U.S. says all of its airport vehicles will be equipped with technology to help air-traffic controllers track their movements, a move expedited by the deadly crash in March involving an Air Canada jet at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer has been awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie.

The murder convictions and life sentence of Alex Murdaugh were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty, but the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison any time soon.

The Tempo double their assists total from opening night to improve to 1-1.

The announcement comes ahead of an expected deal marking progress in the federal government's climate and energy accord with Alberta.

Three suspects are sought in the Wednesday evening shooting. They fled in a blue SUV that matches the description of a car found on fire near the shooting scene on Kaiser Drive, in the Martin Grove and Langstaff roads area.

“Professional truck drivers are expected to obey the law,” the judge said on Wednesday.

Ford's office made public the receipts related to an aircraft it bought for $28.9 million.

When the Artemis foursome were faced with rare moments of tension, they always aimed to “make the assumption of good intentions,” he said.

We expect spring to be a warm relief from a Canadian winter, but the reality is that spring is the season of transformation — and temperature inconsistencies.

Buried deep in the pages of a discussion paper released Friday is the announcement that the government is open to and seeking a report on the potential amalgamation of certain unnamed "key ports" in Canada and “divestiture” of others.

There are questions as to why the Beaches—East York Liberal MP — whose own 2014 federal nomination win was challenged — and his team didn't publicly raise concerns during the meeting Saturday.

The deal would be the latest — and possibly most significant — climbdown in federal emissions-reduction policy since Justin Trudeau left office.

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.

Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss trade and artificial intelligence in Beijing

At least two other candidates are expected to come forward, but beleaguered Starmer has indicated that he will take on any challengers

The 1990s-era program to repurpose uranium from nuclear warheads could provide a solution to the impasse over Iran’s nuclear stockpile

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is charged with the crime against humanity of murder of ‘no less than 32 persons’ when he led the national police force under Duterte

Authorities dismiss any link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on another vessel

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.

President Trump’s visit to Beijing comes as relations with China have become more combative.

President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a U.S. president weakened by the war in Iran.

Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up.

The previous World Cup final drew more than 500 million live viewers. This year’s matchup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

New census estimates show that the nation’s largest cities saw the sharpest slowdowns in population growth over the past year amid declines in immigration and plunging birthrates.

Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, appears prepared to thrust the state into the nation’s redistricting wars.

The passenger, who had tested positive once in the Canary Islands, was being monitored in a special biocontainment facility in Omaha, until a new test came back negative.

Rudolph W. Giuliani, the 81-year-old former New York City mayor, was in critical condition with pneumonia in a Florida hospital earlier this month.

A YouTube series starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations, but it doubled as a family excursion for them.

Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the House.

The high-stakes summit is expected to cover a wide range of contentious topics, including trade, technology, export controls, Taiwan, and the Iran war.

OPEC cut its demand growth estimates for 2026 to about 1.2 million barrels per day.

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.

Asia markets traded mixed ahead of closely watched Trump-Xi summit on trade, tariffs and technology restrictions.

Asia markets were mixed ahead of the highly anticipated Trump-Xi talks.

Cerebras raised $5.55 billion in its IPO, and with the chipmaker's offering, investors are gearing up for some even bigger AI deals later this year.

For more than two decades, consecutive U.S. administrations have seen India as a counterbalance to China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Can Japan be a major player in the international defense sector, like its neighbor South Korea?

Kevin Warsh received the fewest votes of any Fed chair in history. Will it cripple him?

In the most divisive vote ever for a Fed chair, Warsh, 56, won confirmation to take over for Jerome Powell.

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.

European partners question viability of a Trump plan to arm Ukraine as weeks of war with Iran deplete U.S. supplies of critical weapons.

The climatic phenomenon is expected to return this year, but a lot has changed since what might have been the worst environmental disaster in human history.

In another shift, nearly 2 in 3 of those removed since January 2025 do not have criminal records.

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

The commerce secretary spoke of three interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including a visit to the financier's home and his island in the Caribbean.

The Duke of Sussex says "legitimate protest" is important but people must be more "clear" about where they are aiming their anger.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership.

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns.

Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race goes to a final-day decider on Saturday.

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race goes to a final-day decider on Saturday.

Phil Foden's magical first-half assist proves the catalyst that Manchester City needed to maintain their challenge in this season's fascinating Premier League title race.

Ballistic missiles and drones headed for Kyiv as Zelensky warns Kremlin trying ‘overload’ defences

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says countries that engage with Israel in hostilities toward Tehran are making a foolish gamble’

On his first full day in China, Trump will participate in bilateral talks and take part in a state banquet

Somalia is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate shocks, and now it is in the grip of another deadly drought

Miami residents have sued President Trump, Miami Dade College, and Florida officials over plans to donate downtown Miami property for Trump's presidential library

A small corps of remote workers in Gaza has provided coding, graphic design and digital marketing services to international clients through more than two years of war

Vienna's coffeehouses have embraced the Eurovision Song Contest, but tensions over Israel’s participation have surfaced

An intruder was killed on a Denver runway after exploiting a security gap at one of the nation’s busiest airports

Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper

An Oklahoma man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her 7-month-old daughter after setting their home on fire nearly 20 years ago is facing execution