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The federal government has announced a new framework outlining key expectations for responsible data centre development, as politicians and companies grapple with public pushback to the infrastructure underpinning AI technology.

A central Newfoundland man has been hit with a 39-month sentence for his role in a creative cocaine trafficking scheme that saw kilograms of cocaine hidden so well inside a truck that investigators couldn't find it.

A memorial for Japanese Canadians detained during the Second World War was unveiled at Vancouver's Hastings Park last week, commemorating the thousands of people who were held there while more permanent internment camps were built.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit Canada next week, according to sources that spoke to Radio-Canada.

The Edmonton police commission says public speakers will no longer be allowed in remaining public meetings this year because of what it calls insulting and abusive public feedback that it has recently received.

A Toronto woman whose relative is among the missing, said family members have been left scouring the internet, looking on Nepal police sites and missing identity sites to see if the names of any relatives come up. She's calling for a wider international response to help in rescue efforts as the days tick by with no word on her cousin or the three family members he was travelling with.

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated U.S. author and activist who became one of the most potent voices of the feminist movement, has died. She was 92.

Quebec’s election looked like a foregone conclusion. Then, the trade war hit, and turned the race on its head.

Suggestions in the naming competition ranged from iconic Nova Scotians to more bizarre proposals, while some people simply took the opportunity to complain about the task at hand.

The damage raises serious questions about whether Rogers Stadium can host AC/DC on Sept. 16 to close out its 2026 concert calendar.

Carney says he'll make the announcement in Thunder Bay on Wednesday morning.

Carney's announcement comes two weeks after a near-deal on trade tariffs with the Trump administration fell apart.

A glimpse into what the city looked like after fierce winds, torrential rain and hail on Wednesday evening.

The city, and much of southern Ontario, is cleaning up after intense thunderstorms and destructive winds on Wednesday.

Steinem was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, and travelled the globe as an activist well into her 80s.

My week included near falls, filthy feet and some very curious looks from coworkers.

New listings were also down by 14 per cent to 12,075 compared to 14,052during the same time last year.

The group is known for spending millions on elite athletes. Now it's trying to make sure there will be elite athletes.

This is the Ford government's first electoral test since the private jet fiasco, the Billy Bishop controversy and an expenses scandal that cost a minister his job.

Tehran launched missiles and drones overnight at a U.S. base in Kuwait, after the war’s biggest escalation in more than a month left 18 dead

Hearing comes the day before North Carolina starts shipping its mail ballots to all voters who requested them

‘If inflation comes in hot, I would consider a rate hike,’ he says

As the ban on female education continues in Afghanistan, virtual and underground schools operating from overseas – including Canada – have become a lifeline for thousands of girls. The United Nations estimates 2.4 million of girls have been barred from getting secondary education, a number it said could increase to four million by 2030.

Gloria Steinem is known as the most visible symbol and potent voice of the women's movement in the '60s and '70s, and a fierce advocate for feminist causes.

If the jury ultimately can’t agree on a verdict, the judge could declare a mistrial

Police have been investigating Bang Si-Hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairperson of Hybe, over allegations that he misled investors in 2019

Since 2021, the Taliban regime has been excluding women from every aspect of public life, including education

At least 1,252 people were killed and more than 4,200 remain missing

She fought for gender equality and women’s civil and reproductive rights for more than five decades

The search for missing individuals in Nepal is ongoing despite treacherous terrain, damaged infrastructure and dangerous weather conditions.

A Calgary aid worker is helping Nepal earthquake survivors while the city's Nepalese community supports loved ones affected by the disaster.

Chris Mathers, a former RCMP officer who runs a private crime and risk consulting firm, said it's common practice for Chinese state security to try to recruit people online.

The flooding on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,100 people and left roughly 4,400 missing, after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China.

The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.

Police in Australia have charged a man after they found around 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden between the bacon and egg of a McDonald's McMuffin meal during a vehicle search.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that 30 Canadians and permanent residents remain missing, a number she says may change as the government gets more information.

Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother of one, was dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach on the morning of June 13 as it plunged its teeth into her arms and thigh.

Emergency services 'fought desperately to resuscitate her' but she 'could not be saved,' a statement said.

Nepal’s disaster agency said Monday that 903 deaths had been counted in that country, with 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, missing.

Scientists spent over a decade reconstructing the calls of nine species of ancient insects to create the first accurate Jurassic soundscape.

Medical aid in dying is now legal in New York. A team of clinical professionals decided to create a practice to help their clients die on their own terms.

The acquisition of the start-up is an indication of Nvidia’s growing role as Silicon Valley’s central banker and its emphasis on open-source technology.

The New York Times-owned publication said the relationship between its former reporter Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel of the Patriots gave the appearance of a conflict of interest.

The themes present in Lindsay Clancy’s trial are not unfamiliar to Mr. Reddington, a veteran defense lawyer.

The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.

Lingering concerns about the Senate nominee in Michigan could make it harder for him to assemble a winning coalition.

Her 1983 book “Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions” is a master class in grit, empathy, curiosity and hustle.

The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.

After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.

The infrastructure company is toward the end of a three-year business plan that has boosted revenue and significantly cut the company's losses.

Canada has retaliated against President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs with "dollar for dollar" duties on U.S. goods, which are set to take effect next week.

The San Francisco 49ers and the L.A. Rams are playing the NFL's first-ever game in Australia, marking an expanded push to grow the game internationally.

Tesla first unveiled the Cybercab almost two years ago, and fans of the company have been waiting to hear more.

Black's attorneys say the NDAs being sought by the panel have nothing to do with his dealings with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that with Hugging Face, the chipmaker will "expand access to AI for developers and institutions worldwide."

On Thursday, Kuwait's army said it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran.

U.S. AI data centers rely on China-linked supplies of transformers, batteries and optical gear as Washington moves to tighten restrictions on foreign equipment.

Oil prices have gained more than 7% this week The U.S. and Iran have traded military strikes this week for the first time since July.

After a slow but extended selloff on Wall Steet, Google began September with renewed momentum, helped by new AI models.

The Kuwaiti military said its air defenses confronted “hostile” attacks by Iran while Tehran accused the U.S. of bombing a wedding and called for an investigation.

Mexican authorities have accused the model’s boyfriend of femicide.

The Russian president’s remarks at a 3 a.m. news conference — and Moscow’s intensifying strikes on Kyiv — suggested that he sees little chance of a deal to end his war in Ukraine.

In a Trump-voting town named after Lake Ontario, residents have strong feelings about the president rechristening it to Lake America.

The crew will get a chance to “rest and recharge” in the beach destination of Pattaya, after reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.

President Donald Trump had warned after Tuesday's U.S. strikes that any retaliation would see Iran “hit again at a much harder and higher level.”

The wartime blockage of cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is a boon for Syria, which is poised to capitalize on a need for alternative transit routes for oil.

Russia is pounding Ukraine with jet-propelled drones, forcing Kyiv to adapt once again in an arms race that is increasingly defining the war.

As of Tuesday, the 30-year-old navigation tool was Apple’s No. 1 free app after the company rebuffed an executive order renaming the Great Lake.

Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.

Amelia Dimoldenberg announces she will end her popular YouTube series after more than a decade.

The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.

The leaders also discuss Ukraine and the Middle East in Burnham's first bilateral talks in Downing Street.

The funeral of one of five young men killed in the crash with a police car is due to take place.

An excellent performance from Issy Wong sees her get a five-wicket haul - her first for England in ODI cricket - during the second One Day International in Derby.

Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.

Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr will need time to process the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, says Eagles head coach Pierre Sage.

Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.

A new wave of queens raised on the hit reality show are among the 12 contestants set to compete for the series eight crown.

Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.

In the mugshot, a gloved hand appears to be propping the heavily bruised man up

Dame Joanna, who has visited Nepal on numerous occasions and has strong ties with the Gurkha community, attended a vigil for the victims in London

The House will only work four days before the midterm elections after it took a monthlong recess

Trump appeared to hit out at the UK again for failing to help with his war in Iran

Ali Eldahouzze, 22, and Abdel El Habchi, 30, were found guilty of robbing a Richard Mille watch from Romanian entrepreneur Catalin Botezatu

Moscow’s debt has ballooned amid the increasing cost of the war in Ukraine

Former officials say a rushed process to recruit and train thousands of new agents endangered the public

The Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024

The live show has featured animal stars from films and TV, including Frank the Pug from ‘Men in Black’ and Marley from ‘Marley & Me’

France has recorded its hottest summer since measurements began over a century ago, according to the environment minister