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When Dina Van Dommelen-Samson and Nico Peltenburg met for the first time earlier this month, it felt like a family reunion instead of two strangers getting acquainted. Peltenburg was in Nova Scotia to visit, but he also hoped to meet the family of the man who hid his father during the German occupation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.

An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, state media said Tuesday, as Israeli official said the military had called up more troops to Lebanon.

Two Canadian provinces — British Columbia and Ontario — are hosting FIFA World Cup games next month, but only one will allow you to buy booze until 4 a.m. during the tournament. Those keeping an eye on the moves say it likely has more to do with time zones than permissiveness.

A lead RCMP investigator who had a secret, intimate relationship with their confidential informant risked "the integrity of an active criminal investigation" and needed to be let go, according to a recently published conduct board decision.

Victoria's drivers are the first in Canada to get a union contract with Uber, but advocates say there's no guarantee it will pave the way for the broader unionization of rideshare workers across the country.

Charlotte, N.C., is playing host to the Canadian men's national soccer team's training camp this week ahead of the World Cup. Canada Soccer says the players will benefit from training in high heat and humidity, while spending time in an “isolated environment” to focus on preparations.

Canadian settings or locations rarely take centre stage in video games, though it's slowly growing thanks to a handful of smaller independent studios.

Conservatives say they'll push to amend the Liberals' controversial lawful access bill, which would force tech companies to adjust their systems to aid police and security investigations, amid fears the bill is encroaching on Canadians' privacy and putting cybersecurity at risk.

Andrei Svechnikov scored at 14:06 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference final.

Ashley Charriere tells The National about the moment a family of foxes nested under her porch in Mitchell, Man.

The church isn’t a place to hide or retreat from what is around us, even if the contemporary environment may be intimidating and shocking. Jesus was and is more about revolution, a true revolution of the self, than a cozy…

In a new YouTube video, Nylander spoke about the Leafs winning the NHL draft lottery, his home renovations and his off-season plans.

From adoption fees and vet bills to toys and treats, lifetime expenses typically run into tens of thousands of dollars.

From thin crust to Detroit-style, Pizzeria Badiali co-owner shares his favourite Toronto pizza spots across styles

Students are sleeping in their cars, hiding in bushes and betraying lifelong friends. Toronto-area schools say the game has "serious safety risks."

Transport Canada says the new dispute resolution system will deliver “faster and fairer outcomes for travellers.”

While still a small percentage of overall mortgages, a new Equifax Canada report found more homeowners were not making their monthly payments in the first quarter compared to last year.

The German model, which distributes would-be refugees among states according to tax revenues and population, is seen as more equitable in some ways.

The markings say left turns are allowed but a traffic sign tells drivers not to do it.

The actors offer a chaotic comedic masterclass in this stage adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse's classic stories.

Winner will run in November against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico

Departure is unexpected, with Manifold having been appointed to the position just last year

Monday was U.K.’s hottest May day on record; temperatures soar well over 30 C in many parts of France

The group also claimed best male K-pop artist and song of the summer for the single Swim

K-pop sensations BTS, the globally popular boy band that recently returned to the world stage after military service, scored the top honor of artist of the year on Monday at the fan-voted American Music Awards in Las Vegas.

BTS returned to the American Music Awards with a performance and two wins, including artist of the year.

Results are filtered through the White House and must be approved by the President, raising questions about what the public does and doesn’t get to see

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that a deal with Iran could still be days away, tempering hopes for a swift end to the conflict. His comments come just a day after U.S. forces carried out what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran.

Rubio’s visit to India marks an effort by Washington and New Delhi to steady strained relations as the two countries seek to reinforce strategic and economic ties despite recent trade tensions. The Iran war has added to India’s energy concerns, raising worries about shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for the country’s crude imports.

Latest attacks reverse course of oil prices, sending the Brent benchmark higher

Further details were not immediately available, including more specifics on the threats from Iran and what this means for negotiations

The accusations were first presented to Channel 4 'against a small number of past contributors' in April. The broadcaster says those cast members have denied the allegations.

India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in Canada for meetings on trade and investment this week, as the two countries work toward a new free trade agreement.

The gunfire attack was the third violent incident within four days at Congo health facilities amid the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda was outpacing response efforts.

The U.K. rarely sees such scorching heat, especially in spring and even in summer, when average temperatures in the south of England linger between the high teens and low 20s C.

Officials blamed 'chaotic' scenes in the aftermath and inaccurate information provided by the mine operator for the revised death toll.

Leo denounced the 'culture of power' driving the AI race, especially in developing ever more sophisticated methods of remote warfare.

A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Hanwha Ocean showcased its submarine in Victoria as the company tries to win a bid to build Canada's new submarines, with a decision expected in June.

The towering saxophonist, who died at 95, was a master of living in the moment. Listen to some of his most compelling work, onstage and in the studio.

Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, he stood out, as both a musician and a personality.

Dong Guangping, 68, fled China at least three other times but was always sent back. His friends hope things might be different this time.

Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

The British oil group said that Albert Manifold had been removed, after concerns were raised “related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”

The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.

Optimism for a resolution to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was checked after the United States said it had carried out strikes on missile launch sites in Iran.

We respond to reader queries about weapons sales, the national debt and more.

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The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell more than 6 basis points to 4.510%.

The board of British energy major BP on Tuesday announced it had unanimously decided to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect.

European stocks edged lower Tuesday, as traders watched developments in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Shares of luxury carmaker Ferrari fell sharply on Tuesday morning, shortly after the company launched its first fully electric vehicle.

The deals are part of Eli Lilly’s effort to expand into infectious disease research and development.

Moscow said it would be launching “systematic and consistent strikes” on the city of Kyiv.

Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines.

The Canadian prime minister led the Bank of England when the U.K. left the European Union in 2020.

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open broadly higher Tuesday, amid hopes for a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

U.S. officials suggested a deal with Iran is near, but strikes continue, creating a complex trading picture for Wall Street's reopening.

The attacks prompted Tehran to warn that it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to end the war.

President Donald Trump’s seeming ambivalence about the value of allies has created a sense of urgency among nations with close U.S. ties.

GOP lawmakers warned against concessions to Iran in any deal to end the war, while doubts greeted Trump’s push to expand pacts between Israel and Muslim-majority nations.

At least two people died in Kyiv, which faced the brunt of the attack, Ukrainian officials said. It was one of the biggest overnight aerial assaults since the beginning of Russia's invasion.

Senior independent director Amanda Blanc says the board has been "surprised and disappointed" to learn of the issues.

Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.

A man pleads guilty to endangering others after an incident off the coast of France.

The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.

Economist Joachim Klement developed a forecast model which has kept a 100% record of predicting World Cup winners since 2014 - who does he think will win in 2026?

Former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

The former health secretary accused regulators and politicians of being "asleep at the wheel" on the issue.

The French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge.

The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

Ben Davies returns from a serious ankle injury while Connor Roberts could play his first game in a year for Wales against Ghana and Romania.

Jooles Sweeney took his own life in 2022 and his mother Ellen Roome believes his death could have been linked to an online challenge gone wrong

Donald Trump said talks with Iran were going "nicely", but threatened renewed attacks if they failed

Albert Manifold has been ousted with immediate effect

Exclusive: Cancer patients were among dozens harmed at Royal Salford Hospital, a review of the care of hundreds of women found – now the regulator has been called in

PM says he found the case, which saw two teenage boys spared jail, ‘distressing as a father’

Robert Kenyon has been under intense scrutiny in recent weeks over a series of resurfaced social media posts

Ministers have previously come under pressure in Parliament to ban children from the social media platforms deemed harmful.

Cases begin to fall as health officials ramp up vaccination programme

Tom Hiddleston reflects on a visit to South Sudan and how it highlights the importance of international aid as it is cut by countries including the UK and US, ahead of playing in Soccer Aid – which has raised £120m for Unicef

Some people also reported that they had heard gunshots