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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.

Bill 4, tabled on Wednesday, would allow people who fear for their safety or that of their children to obtain information about the conjugal violence history of their current or ex-partner.

The truck driver who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving charges in an Ontario crash that killed a former Canadian Olympic figure skater and injured multiple people was sentenced to two and a half years in prison on Wednesday.

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

“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.

An Alberta judge has quashed a separatist petition, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations.

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

Police investigations involving sitting members of council are relatively rare in Toronto’s municipal history compared to administrative or ethics probes handled by the integrity commissioner or auditor general.

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

Prosecutors say they plan to retry Murdaugh, which likely means there will be another lengthy trial

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Asked if he was motivated by Americans’ financial woes to make a deal to end the war with Iran, he responded, “Not even a little bit.”

Vice President JD Vance said the state had not done enough to fight fraud in the public health insurance program.

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.

Also, Kevin Warsh is confirmed as the next Fed chair. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

In Beijing this week, Mr. Trump should not hand China more victories.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Cisco's AI story has finally started resonating with Wall Street, with the stock hitting a record late last year and continuing to rally in 2026.

Traders also think it is likely that the president will talk about Iran, despite his comments that the U.S. doesn't need China's help in resolving the war.

The president landed in the Chinese capital for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping.

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 court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

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.

The school's caretaker is thought to have abused as many as 50 female students, many of them orphans.

The UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements".

Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and China’s leader as they meet in Beijing.

Huddled under a tarp for meager protection, their desperate wait ended when U.S. military search and rescue crews appeared

Dalton Eatherly, who is known for trying to provoke people during his livestreams by saying racial slurs, was taken to hospital Wednesday

Allegiant Air says it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, bringing together two low-cost carriers and creating a larger budget airline for travelers

A man has pleaded guilty to repeatedly ramming his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City

Trump’s commerce secretary could not recall his decision-making process behind visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012

Pratt later confirmed he spent time at the hotel, but said he doesn’t consider himself to ‘live anywhere’ until his Palisades home is rebuilt

Police said the family of the three women ‘remain unaware they have lost loved ones’

The president may make the announcement on June 14, his own birthday, or on July 4, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal

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

Surfers taking part will protest against the Water Reform Bill after its announcement in the King’s Speech