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The federal government is allocating up to $145 million for security during the upcoming World Cup.

A Calgary judge has approved payouts for more than 50 students who were abused by two former teachers at a local junior high school as the final step in a class-action lawsuit.

High-level talks to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels got underway Tuesday in Colombia's Caribbean city of Santa Marta, where President Gustavo Petro warned the world could "reach a point of no return" without the Amazon's role in regulating the climate.

On the surface at least, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is another cute and fun story about the heights of fashion — if not as clearly focused or iconic as the original.

The Toronto police officer described as the “genesis” of a months-long corruption probe was denied bail again Wednesday morning in Toronto.

Two Jewish men were stabbed and injured in a London street on Wednesday, in what police called an act of terrorism. Police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder in the city's latest antisemitic attack.

Newfoundland and Labrador's health minister says she can’t accept her position if things don't change, and suggesting people sue her own government in the face of medical transport delays in northern Labrador.

The Pentagon's chief financial officer said Wednesday to a congressional committee that the war with Iran has cost an estimated $25 billion US so far, as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth gave public testimony for the first time since airstrikes were launched on Feb. 28.

Our Washington correspondent Paul Hunter was in the room at the White House correspondents’ dinner when shots rang out. He shares new details about the scene. Fellow correspondents Katie Simpson and Willy Lowry bring us the latest on the suspect. As the political fallout continues, we ask what a third alleged attempt to assassinate Donald Trump says about the state of America.

For Zoey Merkestyn, bowling has been therapeutic and a great way to live with her cerebral palsy. Now, she is heading to national tournaments to tell the world anything is possible, if you put your mind to it.

Minister says they want to make operations and passenger services more efficient.

Ontario’s financial regulator found cases where Harold Gerstel’s effective interest rates were as high as 76 per cent.

The Bank of Canada held rates steady Wednesday, but that may not last for long as volatility persists, experts warn.

After the microphone failed during Game 5 of the Buffalo Sabres series against the Boston Bruins, fans at KeyBank Center rose together to sing a spirited rendition of 'O Canada.'

The plaintiffs accuse the artificial intelligence company and their founder of failing to warn authorities and aiding and abetting the shooting, among other allegations.

Const. Timothy Barnhardt had sought to overturn a February decision to deny him bail following his arrest in the sweeping corruption probe.

Earlier this month, the four-person crew travelled farther from the surface of the Earth than anyone before them, and Hansen became the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit.

It was the fourth straight meeting where the bank left rates unchanged.

The King noted the importance of "checks and balances" on executive power, for which he received a standing ovation.

The fire appeared to have spread towards trees in the surrounding area, said police.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to defend the Iran war in fiery remarks to Congress on Wednesday, saying it was not a quagmire and attacking Democratic lawmakers as 'feckless' for criticizing the unpopular conflict.

Case is related to a photograph he posted on social media last year of seashells arranged in the numbers ’86 47′

Authorities say he was outfitted with an ammunition bag, a shoulder gun holster and a sheathed knife in the picture

The hippos are the offspring of animals illegally brought to the country in the 1980s by the late drug kingpin for his private zoo at Hacienda Nápoles

Along the Magdalena River, one of Colombia’s primary arteries, fishermen move with wary precision - hippopotamuses can surface without warning, closing the distance to a vessel in a single heartbeat.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls attack ‘deeply concerning,’ comes amid a recent spate of antisemitic attacks in the capital

Hegseth tells Democrats their doubts over the conflict are one of the biggest problems facing America’s military operations

His speech extolled the bonds between Britain and the United States

Britain's King Charles told the U.S. Congress on Tuesday that despite an age of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the U.K. and the U.S. will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, at a time of deep divisions between the two long-time allies over the war with Iran.

Talks with executives included continuing the current blockade for months if needed and minimizing impact on American consumers

The Metropolitan Police said the attack left two men, aged 34 and 76, hospitalized with knife wounds and that a 45-year-old man has been arrested.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey in London in 2011, in a ceremony watched by an estimated billion people worldwide.

Talks between Iran and the United States seemed to have stalled Wednesday, despite Trump's earlier claims Iran had informed his administration that it was in a 'State of Collapse.'

Charles, who was in the U.S. for a four-day state visit, is just the second British monarch to address Congress after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did so in 1991.

The unidentified woman fell from the balcony of her stateroom and landed on a deck below on board of a Carnival Cruise ship in California.

The defendant, a 21-year-old Austrian citizen known only as Beran A., faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization.

The gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee, police said. Officers who arrived at the scene treated the man, but the gunman fled the scene.

The kingdom took a “policy-driven” decision to leave the bloc, said the country’s energy minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazrouei.

"The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal," he said. "It is irreplaceable and unbreakable."

The four-day visit, intended to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary and the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship,' was overshadowed by Saturday's shooting at a White House event.

Instead of paying $150 for NJ Transit tickets to get to the stadium, some Europeans online are suggesting a scenic stroll through New Jersey’s interstates and swamps.

A decades-old fight over a parking lot reserved for judges in Brooklyn has picked up steam with a new generation of combatants.

Scientists shared transcripts with The Times in which chatbots described how to assemble deadly pathogens and unleash them in public spaces.

Jeffrey Epstein’s messages cast light on an unusual building on his private island and show how his connections helped him secure tapestries from Mecca for it.

Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern.

The city’s rapid expansion brought new jobs and investment, but decades of low wages and limited access to education and housing have kept many residents from reaching the middle class.

From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.

The singer-songwriter talks about being self-taught, and reaching down into the deepest, darkest parts of herself to pull out a song.

With Israel increasingly unpopular and antisemitism on the rise, Jewish politicians find themselves more and more under attack.

Throughout the war in Iran, Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, did all he could to keep President Trump happy. This week, Mr. Merz appeared to lose patience.

While OpenAI and Microsoft remain partners, the AI company has been rapidly pushing into Amazon's world.

U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of what could be Jerome Powell's final policy meeting as Fed chair.

While David Ellison has set a lofty goal for Paramount to release 30 films a year, there's no recent precedent for such a haul.

The listing gives public investors their first direct stake in Ackman's investment platform, which runs a concentrated portfolio of 10 large-cap names.

The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.

In Meta's earnings report after the bell, investors will be monitoring the company's hefty AI spending and whether the war in Iran is having an impact.

Microsoft is coming off its worst quarterly stock performance since 2008, partly due to broader market concern that AI will eat software.

Amazon's earnings report will show investors what growth looks like in the cloud business, where revenue is expected to increase 26%

In what could be Jerome Powell's final meeting as Fed chair, he and his fellow policymakers are likely to continue their cautious approach.

Taco Bell's same-store sales increased 8% in the quarter, fueling the company's outperformance.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attacks after two men were stabbed in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood of north London.

The departure weakens the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, long criticized by Trump, as the global economy reels from the Iran war energy shock.

Diplomatic missions are told to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants if they fear returning to their home country, and to deny travel documents to those who say yes.

Iranian negotiators are seeking separate tracks for a deal over the Strait of Hormuz and talks on broader peace, including nuclear issues.

“This war should not have taken place,” Sihasak Phuangketkeow said in an interview, adding that Thailand is approaching Russia and China amid its economic crisis.

The pageantry began Monday amid heightened security concerns and a growing rift over the Iran war. The U.K. hopes the president’s love of pomp and the king’s “poker face” can help heal their alliance.

The move against Manus AI is Beijing’s most aggressive step yet to stanch the loss of AI talent to the United States, setting up a complicated legal and political fight.

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.

Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season - including next month's French Open - with a knee tendon injury.

The final operation to save the whale is being closely followed, after the failure of earlier attempts.

Two Jewish men were been stabbed in Golders Green, north London, as the Metropolitan Police formally declared it a terrorist incident.

Shaun Murphy dashes Zhao Xintong's hopes of lifting the Crucible curse with a superb 13-10 win as he moves into the semi-finals of the World Championship.

The star said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention in 2023.

The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

A record fine had been issued by the Office for Students over the university's trans and non-binary inclusion policy.

Up to 500 officers are involved in three raids at Crewe's Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group.

The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Suspect was Tasered after he allegedly tried to stab police officers, as Sir Keir Starmer condemns ‘utterly appalling’ attack

‘Unfortunately, we have to provide balance,’ the Squad member says

Royals looked on the 9/11 memorial with former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg

It comes days after several of the UK’s biggest lenders said they had decided not to pursue a challenge

The war in Iran has so far cost an estimated $25 billion, a Pentagon official told the hearing

The suspected attacker, 45, had a history of serious violence and mental health issues, police said

Lisa Fields and her children Keziah Luker and Thomas Cordelle Jr. were found dead in their home on April 20

‘This time about a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach a year ago, and this won’t be the end of it,’ Comey said in response to the latest charges

Mangione’s lawyer said any attempt to connect her client to other, unrelated incidents was both ‘dangerous and prejudicial’

Correspondence showed Epstein referred to the building as a ‘mosque’ on multiple occasions, though the plans for the structure were changed multiple times