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Starting today, Canadian parents who have set up Instagram's supervision feature for their teen will be notified if their child shows signs that they're in crisis. Kids, advocates and tech experts all say the feature is a step in the right direction, but that more work is needed to keep kids safe online.

Weeks after the American administration declined to extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, U.S. trade envoy signalled there's been little progress in negotiations between the two countries.

A popular trail in Jasper National Park, in western Alberta, is temporarily closed after a hiker-grizzly bear encounter.

Iran and the ‌United States exchanged intensifying fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has largely unravelled last month's truce, while Tehran disputed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that a U.S. citizen had been released.

The founders of two community groups in Utah are suing Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News network, claiming the entrepreneur falsely accused them in multiple interviews of working for the Chinese government to stop a proposed data centre in their state.

Officials estimate the Mooseland Road wildfire in the Jacket Lake area is more than 300 hectares.

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, one of the most iconic pieces of film memorabilia, sold at auction for $3.75 million US (roughly $5.15 million Cdn), Heritage Auctions shared on Wednesday. The prop was constructed by Star Wars' makeup artist Stuart Freeborn, and includes the model-cast of actor Mark Hamill's hand that detached alongside it in the iconic scene.

Rogers announced the closure of six radio stations last week, laying off 230 people. But it didn’t mention that it was also laying off front-line telco customer service agents. The company won’t confirm how many jobs are disappearing, nor will it address reports that workers are now being trained in Morocco.

Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine’s fourth defence minister to serve in the role since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country, but the first whose ouster has led to public backlash.

The smoke blanketing much of the region is from hundreds of raging forest fires in northern Ontario.

Officials are criticizing the provincial government for delayed evacuation orders.

From mask effectiveness to long-term health risks, Star science reporter Kevin Jiang and family physician Dr. Samantha Green are taking your wildfire smoke questions live in the comments Friday at 11 a.m.

Graduates of Martingrove Collegiate, Bloor Collegiate and Virtual Secondary School form the top three.

Toronto General Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital saw an 80 per cent spike in respiratory cases on Wednesday.

As Toronto's air quality continues to be poor, experts share their tips for staying safe in the haze.

What was meant to be a peaceful canoe holiday for two friends from Texas became a terrifying race against a wall of wildfire.

The premier said he wants to move a motion at the all-party committee overseeing the legislature that would soon eliminate the "special circumstances" expense.

Carney sought to clarify details of the deal nearly a week after his government confirmed that the bridge, would officially open on July 27 with "the support of the United States government."

The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow, with state officials reporting 550 more cases Thursday morning, bringing the total since June 22 to 4,312.

Elon Musk’s company says it will have to figure out what went wrong before making another attempt

At least 10 people have died in encounters with immigration agents since Trump launched his crackdown

Lettuce supplied to some locations by supplier Taylor Farms identified as a potential source of contamination in the cyclosporiasis outbreak

Prediction market Kalshi contacted federal regulators about bets allegedly made about what the president would say in public addresses

Mykhailo Fedorov had been credited with several battlefield successes during his six months in the post

In an open letter, four members of Congress said their constituents in Michigan were living under air quality alerts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets Thursday across Ukraine to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov is seen as an innovator of the country’s successful drone technology, but clashed with the traditional military establishment.

Officials in many cities urged residents to stay inside or wear masks outside as air quality reached unhealthy to hazardous levels

New rules are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to crackdown on immigration

Fire is a natural process that cleans up dead vegetation and releases nutrients back to forests. But experts say wildfires are becoming more severe, exceeding what forests can handle.

China executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.

Fender ​argues that the Harley Benton-brand guitars developed and sold by Thomann, one of ​its largest global retail partners, copy the classic Strat shape.

The EU said it will support innovation and diversity in the field by enabling fair access to AI features on Android devices and search engines.

Seyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.

Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'

Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.

Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.

Federal investigators said a “crystal-like” substance in the bags looked like methamphetamine. A lawyer for the victim’s brother said it was salt.

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, a key vote on confirmation, had demanded Mr. Blanche meet with victims.

The move is a significant change that could deter hundreds of thousands of immigrants from using such programs to meet basic needs.

The elite flying team had announced a safety review after videos posted on social media showed a fighter jet passing just above beachgoers on Wednesday.

Flooding from relentless rain, which Gov. Greg Abbott said was likely to break records, left a trail of damage in many communities in the Hill Country region.

A House panel approved the measure. But Republicans are divided over its size, cost and policy provisions, and many are concerned about the timing before the midterm elections.

As overnight temperatures climb across Canada, fires that once spread more slowly after dark are burning around the clock, straining fire crews.

From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.

Ken Paxton, a Republican, has not debated in more than a decade. A showdown with James Talarico, a Democrat, could be a key moment in the hard-fought race.

Also, Trump is set to deliver a prime-time speech on election security. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Elon Musk said it would make another attempt "hopefully in a few days." SpaceX completed the maiden test flight of its Starship V3 rocket in May.

Finance would be China's weak point in a prolonged rivalry with the U.S. which has the world's deepest capital market, says Primavera Capital founder Fred Hu.

Nike's stock has slumped as the sportswear giant faces new competitors and waning influence. LeBron James has some advice on how to regain its 'cool' factor.

The streaming giant said it would cut back on the frequency of its "What We Watched" reports, which provide a picture of engagement.

Mortgage rates are high, home prices at record levels, and consumers stressed — all contributing to a drop in existing home sales and builder sentiment.

Treasury yields rose Thursday as oil prices remained elevated on mounting tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Kalshi retained most of the profits, which were more than $90,000, from the trades made on public statements by President Trump.

Oil producers are building or contemplating new pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, but this infrastructure is still vulnerable, analysts said.

Alphabet announced the Gemini 3.5 Pro AI in May, saying it was being used internally but wouldn't be ready for a broader rollout until the following month.

"Without free and fair elections, you don't have a country," Trump said this week when asked to preview the speech.

Rhetoric sharpened on both sides after days of renewed attacks, with Iranian state media reporting strikes around Tehran.

Dena Karari had been trapped in Iran since December 2024, her attorney said. Several other Americans are believed to still be in Iranian custody.

Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, part of a rebooting of the government announced Sunday, prompted protests in Kyiv.

Ambiguous language on who controls the key choke point has led to escalating conflict.

More than 115 million people could be exposed to unhealthy air quality. See the forecast for 20 cities.

Around 100 million people could experience unhealthy air this week. These simple tips will help protect your health.

A French attack that disabled a drug-smuggling boat in the Atlantic opened a new front, but European proposals stop short of the Trump administration’s more aggressive tactics.

The latest round of attacks comes amid continued threats by Trump to “knock out” Iran’s power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.

After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten.

The smoke minimized the buildup of storm fuel, blunting a forecast this week for strong storms in northern Vermont, New Hampshire and western Maine.

The IMF gives a "spending warning to Burnham" and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss - Friday's front pages.

Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion.

An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.

All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.

Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most?

Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.

Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan.

Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer.

The attacks come as even some Republicans want the president not to talk about the 2020 election and instead focus on this year’s midterms

Republican Thom Tillis earlier made meeting with survivors a requisite for his support for Trump’s pick for attorney general

A law set to pass Friday by Japan’s parliament could doom its 1,500-year-old hereditary institution by insisting that only men can be emperor, sparking worry about the shrinking, fast-aging imperial family

New prime minister will warn that ‘Britain took a series of wrong turns in the 1980s’

Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across the country

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Relatives said David Brouillette should have never been issued a badge and firearm

U.S. aviation safety investigators have taken over the investigation into what caused a window to dislodge on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10

More than 850 active fires were recorded in Canada on Thursday

Argentina President Javier Milei says he won’t be attending the World Cup final because of superstition, instead choosing to view Sunday’s match between Spain and Argentina from home