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Nova Scotia's oldest documented wooden structure, a 318-year-old National Historic Site in Annapolis Royal, is for sale for $495,000. The de Gannes-Cosby House reflects centuries of French and British rule in the region and has been continuously occupied.

Summer is winding down — and Alberta's separation debate is ramping up, as both sides laid the path ahead for their respective movements with rallies on Saturday.

Authorities in Nepal warned of possible fresh flooding on Sunday and urged residents in flood-affected districts to remain on high alert after water levels rose in the Bhotekoshi River.

Some 237 people have been rescued, Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel told Turkish state-run TRT news channel. He said a search was underway for another 24 people.

Susan Thompson is the first — and only — woman to serve as Winnipeg's mayor. Nearly three decades after she left office, she says it's taking too long for a second woman to be sworn in.

The District of Port Edwards is giving away free low-flush toilets that have been sitting unused in the district office basement for the past two decades.

Jasmin Esquivel of Prince Albert, Sask., won the national pageant in Surrey, B.C. and will represent Canada at the Mrs. Universe 2026 competition in Sri Lanka this fall. She says her children are her greatest support.

A downtown Toronto cinema says it was forced to cancel screenings of a new movie after the film’s distributor unexpectedly withdrew access — citing a decades-old practice in Canada that limits which theatres can show movies first.

As Germany’s far right gains political ground, researchers say some of its supporters are becoming more comfortable signalling their views in public — sometimes without displaying an explicitly political symbol at all.

An Ottawa councillor wants Trump Avenue renamed, while a petition is calling for Sudbury's Trump Lake to become Lake Canada

Nostalgic sequels and showy performances — like Jeremy Strong in "The Social Reckoning" — dominate fall's movie slate

Settlers attacked an NBC crew in the central West Bank Saturday, as they were interviewing a Palestinian woman who said she’d been driven out of her house, the network said.

The ferry was carrying a total of 267 people when it rolled over shortly after leaving port, according to Turkish state news agency Anadolu.

Labour Day weekend will be the last chance for GTA residents to catch this version of the Snowbirds, set to be grounded.

ICDR software verifies the identities of users logging in to watch children’s dance livestreams and access photos.

For more than 20 years, no one knew who the "Highway 401 Fire Victim" was. Now, a daughter says she has closure.

Balanced Day trades the traditional day for three 100-minute teaching periods split by two 45-minute "nutrition breaks."

Glen Griffith says he feels powerful when donning the Trump makeup, but his gigs rely on the president's public opinion.

Here's a closer look at the three races.

Mark Clampin, NASA’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Science, says the new telescope's panoramic view of space and its rapid survey speeds offer the opportunity for scientists to study the cosmos as never before, with wide-field surveys examining its structure, composition and evolution.

NASA's new flagship astronomical observatory was launched into space from Florida on Sunday on a mission to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology.

It is unclear how quickly the Venezuela deal could provide oil for the reserve or deliver any near-term benefit to U.S. motorists

Trump’s order affects the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), which sets the standards for official U.S. maps

Residents gathered on higher ground for safety on Sunday (August 30) as river water levels rose in Roshuki Bazar in Nepal.  Drone footage on Saturday (August 29) showed the extent of damage at a village that was hit by the floods.

Burial of flood victims in temporary graves prompts accusations that Hindu funeral traditions are being ignored

Many of the 259 passengers and eight crew members were rescued, officials say

At least three people were injured in a separate Russian drone strike on Kyiv late Saturday

Brussels officials had hoped an Iceland vote to join would curb euroscepticism

Nepal officials reported 788 dead with 2,502 missing on Sunday, Chinese authorities reported 16 deaths and 546 missing on Chinese side of border

Flood warning notices were sent to people's phones early Sunday as rescue crews worked to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by the floods.

All of the victims of the shooting are residents of Switzerland, police said. They did not release their names in line with Swiss privacy rules.

Yiannopoulos was arrested Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's government in a statement said the deal involves the development of 17 fields with a proven potential of 65 billion barrels.

After Nepali authorities updated their figures Saturday, the combined toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 676 dead and nearly 3,000 people missing.

Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos was arrested in New Orleans and accused him of overstaying after entering the U.S. in 2019.

With transborder screen passenger traffic down by 8.7 per cent in July, the agency notes this number was 'well below the same month in 2024,' which was 12.5 per cent.

The long-lost belongings were preserved in glacial ice high in the Austrian mountains, but its melting led to their discovery last month by a hiker.

During nearly two hours in a Miami courtroom, Andrew and Tristan Tate denied under oath criminal accusations across multiple countries.

The extension means decisions on immigration and visa applications from residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan will remain on hold until Sept. 28.

A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.

Ten deportees said they experienced or witnessed what they called abusive or violent treatment by ICE. They spent months in detention, they said, before being sent to nations where they had no ties.

For years, conservative litigants flocked to Judge Reed O’Connor’s district. Now, North Texas has become a favorite destination of the Justice Department.

Some survivors of the deadly flood and landslide have no access to food. Officials and volunteers are testing how drones can help.

Astronomers will use data collected by Roman’s wide, deep gaze to study the dark universe and hunt for new worlds.

The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.

The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.

The country’s longest war came to an end exactly five years ago. Today it offers lessons for policymakers seeking to avoid an endless war in Iran.

With “The Disappearers,” the Booker Prize-winning author has written his most personal novel yet.

As the U.S. Open kicks off, we’re exploring a tennis technique that has quietly gone extinct.

Trump's attack on NBC comes after the Treasury barred journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg from attending the G20.

Mike Moore beat Big Tobacco. Will the same playbook work against Meta and social media?

Psychologist and relationship expert Mark Travers says the happiest couples have stopped fighting about who's doing more. Here's how to avoid it.

When the U.S.-Canada trade war erupted, the market repriced metals and materials stocks and ETFs, but longer-term investors should be wary.

Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against reopening talks to join the European Union.

The U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, Trump said in a social media post.

In a candid 2015 interview, Dolly Parton told CNBC's Tania Bryer about depression, ambition and the business decisions that defined her career.

With data center concerns becoming a major election issue and Meta reaching a landmark settlement in a social media case, the tech backlash is gaining steam.

OpenAI plans to end model access through Cursor on Nov. 12, citing concerns after SpaceX’s $60 billion acquisition of the coding startup.

Salesforce, CrowdStrike, and Nvidia all faced major tests with investors and crushed expectations.

A recent classified assessment advised that prolonged large-scale operations in the Middle East risk weakening U.S. capabilities elsewhere.

The deal cements the United States’ long-term dominance over Venezuela, which has become a neo-colony since the U.S. military’s capture of then-President Nicolás Maduro in January.

With a net worth of $11.1 billion, Tilman Fertitta, a great-grandson of Sicilian immigrants, is one of the wealthiest people ever to be a U.S. ambassador.

Moscow has shifted to targeting shopping centers and food distribution sites, and markets in Kyiv and other cities are struggling to keep their shelves stocked.

A low fertility rate and a rapidly aging population have swelled the number of lonely seniors. Young companion workers and start-ups are stepping in to help.

President Xi Jinping is targeting officers affiliated with previously ousted leaders, analysts say, even as Beijing seeks to project power across the Indo-Pacific.

For more than 50 years, he explored Palestinian life and history in his paintings. His work became increasingly political after he spent time in jail.

Two sold-out shows in St. Petersburg were scrapped, highlighting wartime ambivalence about Western culture and the rapper’s past antisemitic remarks.

The plan involves the United States taking more direct control over Venezuelan reserves as crime and steep logistical challenges discourage private investors.

Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.

How Manchester United and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.

England once again steamroller Pakistan to power to a series win on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord’s.

Who produced their best Test performance in 12 months? Which batter is building a case to test the selectors? Player ratings from England's win over Pakistan.

Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.

A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.

She had been driving a car which was involved in a collision with an Audi being chased by police.

Crowds take to the streets of west London to enjoy family day in the bank holiday weekend sunshine.

The sons of PC Matthew Blades led Manchester United out at Old Trafford for Sunday's Premier League game with Ipswich.

A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.

The Independent has long campaigned for thousands of IPP prisoners who were jailed indefinitely - and on Sunday morning the prime minister announced he would ‘end the injustice’ of the prison terms

The explosion set the building on fire

Amy-Clare Martin has spent the past three years spearheading a campaign by The Independent to end IPP sentences, interviewing dozens of prisoners, families and experts in the process. Here, she explains why it’s possible to balance the vital need to protect the public with what is fair and just – and why Andy Burnham is right to tackle the problem

Premier of Ontario walk back personal insults but doubles down on refusal to recognize Great Lakes name change

Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a church near Haiti’s capital for the funeral of four victims of a brutal gang attack

Full investigation promised by PM of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as rescue teams search for 23 missing

Much of the 80-year-old president’s time is consumed by a lengthy list of construction projects, including his White House ballroom and a planned 250-foot victory arch

The decision by James Cleverly to leave the shadow cabinet means Badenoch needs to have a reshuffle this week

Three years after Warner Bros

Social media users questioned ‘what happened to finder’s keepers’ after police posted about the theft online