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An out-of-control wildfire has led to evacuation alerts for residents of Lytton, B.C., as well as some members of the Lytton First Nation on Friday. The Saw Creek wildfire burning around three kilometres south of the village and has led to the closure of Highway 1.

Kate Douglass broke the world record in the women's 50-metre freestyle at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet Friday night in Indianapolis.

Australia will do all it can to curb any spread of H5N1 bird flu, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday, as the first mainland ‌infection was confirmed in a seabird a day after being detected in a remote southwestern region.

Members of the Iranian diaspora in Toronto have mixed reactions to the U.S.-Iran peace deal, with some expressing relief that ordinary citizens will no longer live under active bombardment, but also skepticism that the new agreement will hold the Iranian government accountable.

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced Friday that he and other Conservative party MPs will oppose the ratification of the K'omoks First Nation's treaty.

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board's final investigation into the Titan submersible's deadly failure reveals severe oversights at nearly every turn. Andrew Chang breaks down the board's expansive look into a string of risky engineering and fatal design flaws that it believes directly contributed to its catastrophic implosion.Thumbnail credit: Courtesy of NOAA/Institute for Exploration/University of Rhode Island (NOAA/IFE/URI), OceanGate(Photo credits: OceanGate, The Canadian Press, Reut...

Celebrated televisions director and producer James Burrows, who was behind the hit show Cheers and directed thousands of episodes of hit shows like Friends and Will & Grace, has died at the age of 85.

Hundreds of protesters concentrated near the main stage, while thousands of Ford Fest attendees sprawled across Thomson Memorial Park Friday.

Goalie Artur Akhtyamov earns AHL playoff MVP honours with path clear for NHL duty.

The absences came in the first week of the tournament that's seen thousands of visitors in Toronto.

Back tightness ends Guerrero's day at Wrigley Field, one game after his first home run in a month.

Dzsenifer Olah, 25, of Toronto, is wanted for second-degree murder. Two men turned themselves in and have been charged, police said.

Friday's deal with the Lightning signals that the Leafs are serious about getting back to the post-season right away.

Coun. James Pasternak's motion includes suggestions for hiring a sound expert to imporove the concert venue and to look at building a sound barrier.

Frank Stronach still faces another trial in Newmarket on historical sex assault charges, set for next year.

South African National Parks' preliminary information indicated a private guide "accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in the fatal injury."

Pundits around the world praised Canada's dominant 6-0 win over Qatar, but one questioned whether Jesse Marsch's exuberant reaction was warranted.

George’s recent victory in the Washington, D.C., mayoral primary puts her in the vanguard of democratic socialists who have ascended in urban politics over the last year

Luxury gift is serving as so-called ‘bridge’ aircraft until new planes ordered from Boeing arrive

Emergency services rushed to the scene after two trains collided, and photos posted on social media showed victims with bandages around their heads

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States, calling Trump’s claims ‘serious and offensive’

The tree in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it didn’t sprout leaves this spring

The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died.

He donned a Scottish flag on his back along with his usual golden medallion to lead the march in Rhode Island ahead of Friday’s World Cup clash with Morocco

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the U.S. President told an Italian TV channel that she had 'begged' him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit.

A conscription shortfall, however, means fewer breaks for soldiers, many of whom have been serving since the first days of Russia’s invasion

Prime Minister offers his congratulations but insists that he will not quit

A video posted on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with both still on the tracks.

SocGholish malware, linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp, exploited thousands of WordPress sites to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and data.

The men targeted a car and two properties linked to Starmer over three nights in May 2025 on the orders of a Russian-speaking figure going by the name of “El Money."

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and Italy.

A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Thursday in an apparent accident at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.

Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, three officials said.

If the Strait of Hormuz reopens following the signing of the Iran peace deal on Friday, experts say it will still take some time to replenish the world's strategic oil stockpiles.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech appeared to take a veiled dig at recent remarks made by Prime Minister Mark Carney about middle powers needing to band together.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war.

There were thoughts that early strains may have been mild, but the discovery that the plague killed prehistoric hunter-gatherers contradicts ​those notions.

The killing of the dog last Saturday sparked an international outcry and prompted questions about the use of force by police officers.

Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha, is keeping the archipelago nation’s hopes outsized after his performance against soccer giant Spain.

As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.

Seattle has become a leading American soccer city with successful professional franchises and a devoted fan base.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Beto Coral’s criticism of a presidential candidate in his home country of Colombia undermined U.S. foreign policy.

Voters rejected more local taxes than usual in the June election, a sign that they are feeling the pinch from rising costs.

President Trump showed off the new red, white and blue Boeing 747, a gift from Qatar that prompted a storm of criticism from lawmakers, before a flyover on July 4.

Beloved by actors, he helped create “Cheers” and directed more than 1,000 episodes of hit shows like “Taxi,” “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.”

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, once seen as a secondary front to the American-Israeli war on Iran, has become one of the main obstacles to ending it.

On Friday the president made the unusual move of endorsing both candidates in the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, after initially supporting one of them.

The U.S.-Iran deal has raised questions about how the Strait of Hormuz will be governed after the toll-free period ends.

NetJets is not speculating on what caused one of its planes to crash onto a highway in Laredo, Texas late Tuesday, killing a prominent tech entrepreneur.

SpaceX's IPO did not just mint the biggest debut in market history and a trillionaire, but it also triggered a historic land grab in risky leveraged ETFs.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Germany's proposal to reduce spending on medicines was "a serious step backwards."

Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator and digital services company, wants to rollout statelite communication in the country where Starlink still awaits launch.

Apple appears poised to take the rare step of increasing prices to deal with what CEO Tim Cook called an "unsustainable" memory shortage.

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down with the chip company chief on The Tech Download podcast.

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.

India's largest wireless operator and digital service provider, Jio Platforms files for IPO

SpaceX shares were up 37% after its historic debut last week, which offered shares at a set price of $135.

Clashes in Lebanon seemed to imperil the U.S.-Iran peace deal, and U.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland before the agreement.

Italy’s right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, was labeled Europe’s “Trump whisperer,” but the war in Iran turned their friendship into a liability for her.

Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is now positioned to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the governing Labour Party and to seize the top job.

The United States will review force levels and is immediately cutting the number of assets it would activate for the continent in a crisis.

The memorandum of understanding requires numerous steps by Washington including lifting sanctions and freeing billions in frozen assets, while Iran was required only to open the Strait of Hormuz.

After weeks of intensifying bombing of Kyiv, Ukraine hit back with a swarm of drones, damaging buildings and igniting an oil refinery.

The outcome of a special election in the small working-class district of Makerfield could upend Labour Party leadership and U.K. politics.

Watch Miguel Almiron become the first player to be sent off under new rules preventing players from covering their mouths during a game at the 2026 World Cup, with the Paraguay midfielder shown red in a win over Turkey.

While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.

The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022.

Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.

Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience, writes Tom English.

Stars of spy thriller show The Agency discuss espionage, AI and the personal cost of living a double life.

Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene

The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.

Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following a series of anti-migrant marches and reported attacks on some foreign nationals are struggling to settle into a new life back home

One tourist died in the fire and several others required medical assistance

Federal officials say three hikers have died from apparent heat-related illnesses in the Grand Canyon

The Kennedy Center's management isn't committing to new shows or staff expansion, even as it considers options short of a full two-year closure that a federal judge blocked last month

Building the wall on an existing levee could lead to ‘deadly’ flash flooding, a federal lawsuit argues

Negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland were cancelled after clashes between Israel and Hezbollah - before a renewed ceasefire was announced in Lebanon

The Justice Department has reportedly pulled attorneys out of other divisions to work on denaturalizing Americans

Georgia police have not revealed the connection between the victim and the suspects

Local authorities said they received a 911 call Wednesday reporting that a woman was trapped inside a well in the Fruitland Ridge area

Ex-Starbucks employee Michael Harris thought he was ‘about to get shot’ as two men tried to rob his St. Louis store