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Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Thursday that he will run for Senate majority leader in the next Congress, setting up a challenge to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer after the party swept to power in the midterm elections.

Indigenous leaders from across Canada gathered in Ottawa on Thursday to say Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new budget leaves Indigenous women out of the decisions made in the more than 500-page document.

Friends of Daniel Parent — the man killed in a plane crash during a Remembrance Day event in Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, Que., — are remembering him for being an excellent and experienced pilot.

U.S. actor Christina Applegate is questioning whether her breast implants could be contributing to her pain and fatigue. Experts say symptoms associated with breast implant illness can overlap with other conditions, so people experiencing them should seek a thorough medical evaluation before making decisions about their implants.

In a Thursday update, EducationPlannerBC says that, on Nov. 3, it identified a "cybersecurity incident affecting its application system."

Pfizer will no longer sell its hormone replacement therapy Premarin in Canada following an internal review. The product has been available as a vaginal cream and three strengths of oral tablets.

A widespread Microsoft outage that began Thursday afternoon continues to affect many of the tech giant's apps and tools, including email, Teams and and Copilot.

If you missed the chance to see Star Wars in the theatre in 1977 — or weren't yet born — you'll get another chance on Feb. 19, when Disney re-releases both the original film and a 70-millimetre Imax version to mark its 50th anniversary.

Russian hockey federation president Vladislav Tretiak is threatening to seek compensation from Canada and push for the relocation or cancellation of next month's world junior championship in Alberta if Russia is barred from competing.

Travel from Canada to the U.S. dropped amid President Donald Trump's threats and trade war. While many Canadians view the Democratic Party's midterm election victory as an 'encouraging' sign, they say it's too soon to visit the U.S. again amid continued distrust.

Commerce Secretary’s future is reportedly in doubt while former Nvidia CEO Huang has resigned

A Washington doctor embroiled in a long-running dispute over the conditions of his condo fatally shot his building manager at a gym, then wounded four others before killing himself.

The outbreak has infected more than 11,000 people and killed more than 5,400

Pope holds Peruvian citizenship after serving as a missionary and bishop in the country

Gunman was suing condo association over mould in his unit after work to building’s facade

One person was killed and four others were shot and wounded when a gunman opened fire inside a gym before barricading himself inside an apartment building in Washington, DC, on Thursday morning, police said.

Almost 4,000 families have been left without shelter, according to a UN report

Heavy rainfall triggered flooding through displacement camps in Gaza City on Nov. 7, with Palestinians saying their belongings, including their bedding, have all become soaked.

After the British charges are filed against Lt. Col. Brandon Tyner, the intention is then to prosecute him under the U.S. military justice system

Reuters documented a Ukrainian military rescue team with the 475th Separate Assault Regiment, as they piloted the a Stargate hexacopter to airlift a wounded soldier out of the front-line 'kill zone.'

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) said 'cultivation' — which includes romantic entanglements — is an effective tool deployed by intelligence services.

A police helicopter crew found William, who has Level 2 autism, lying asleep on a flat rock beside a creek and he was later reunited with his mother.

The statement appears to close the door on Russia's return to the world juniors after last month's court ruling that the IIHF must reinstate the country in international hockey.

U.S. officials say they are determined to revive Washington’s peace efforts that so far have failed to deliver significant results.

Schools in Italy were evacuated, Northern Ireland and Scotland also received similar threats, but no evacuations were reported, according to the Associated Press.

A statement described Darchiev as “an outstanding diplomat, experienced leader, good comrade and mentor,” as well as a brilliant scholar of U.S. affairs.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in person at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China.

The trial of Ammara Amjad was a test of whether Canada could bring to justice women who served the Islamic State.

U.S. stocks were under pressure Tuesday after a report showed inflation was worse across the country last month than economists expected.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's trip to Brussels comes after her father was arrested by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Back-to-back systems over the next few days will deliver the season’s first widespread rain. Here’s what to know about the forecast.

A smaller footprint means lower costs and more responsibility from Gulf allies.

Centrists want alternatives to a matchup between the far right and far left in the 2027 presidential election. Teddy Riner, the judo champion, is in, while Christine Lagarde is less likely.

The sudden collapse of a Brooklyn building turned a busy neighborhood into a disaster zone and left families devastated.

The outage began early Thursday afternoon, causing problems for offices, agencies and individuals around the globe.

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has emerged as a favorite of Democrats seeking an alternative to Senator Chuck Schumer, who says he has the votes to win.

The president called the Nvidia chief on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of supporting him even as the spy scandal was intensifying.

The Democrat Scott Colom’s stunning Senate upset punctuated a dismal midterm showing for the G.O.P. in a region they had dominated for years.

Critics say Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, and his department have shielded Nvidia as concerns have grown over A.I. chip sales to firms like Megaspeed.

At least eight people were killed and more than a dozen others injured when a three-story building in Flatbush collapsed on Wednesday, officials said.

A Microsoft outage on Thursday affected users of services like Outlook, Teams and 365.

Singapore said it had barred Alice Huang from re-entering the country and that U.S. authorities had provided limited help with its yearlong investigations.

Jensen Huang's resignation added to Nvidia's market woes, with the stock already in a downward slide since early October.

That shift comes as Nvidia grapples with the fallout from Huang's resignation, following revelations about his multiple affairs.

The political climate heading into next week's Trump-Xi summit is drastically different from the last meeting in September.

Alternative investments now account for 60% of single-family office portfolios, surpassing traditional assets for the first time, according to BNY Wealth.

Jim Cramer identified three lingering questions about Anthropic ahead of its highly anticipated IPO.

Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane is betting on new products, including cheesy ramen and protein-packed Jell-O pudding, to revive growth.

Without Huang, Cramer said Thursday, "There won't be a better Nvidia, just a different one."

Nvidia-backed neocloud Nscale on Thursday released updated paperwork for a U.S. initial public offering showing a widening loss.

The Home Office's application to house up to 1,256 men at the site near Bicester was fast-tracked.

Whatever happened to the diamond that went missing after the Formula 1 car it was attached to crashed?

Going undercover to expose an elaborate fraud aimed at obtaining fast-track settlement for wealthy migrants.

The resignation of Jensen Huang following reports he had an affair with a suspected spy leads a number Friday's papers.

Australia captain Pat Cummins hits back at former team-mate Usman Khawaja’s claims over the sandpaper scandal, calling them “100% wrong” and “utter nonsense”.

Australia captain Pat Cummins hits back at former team-mate Usman Khawaja’s claims over the sandpaper scandal, calling them “100% wrong” and “utter nonsense”.

Huang abruptly quit on Thursday as head of one of the world's most valuable companies after revelations of alleged extramarital affairs.

Authorities say the shooting in Washington DC left four people injured, with the suspect dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The world’s biggest and longest-running song contest is coming to Asia, with eleven countries competing in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday.

BBC's Asma Khalid explains how the Nvidia affair could threaten US national security and risk sensitive US technology getting into China.

Microsoft says attempts to fix outage affecting Outlook and Teams not going ‘as expected’

Latest deaths bring renewed spotlight on the rise of death penalty executions in the U.S.

Female infant was buried in an ancient cemetery in Jauranga

International health experts are meeting to assess whether the U.S. and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status

Moscow mayor Sergey Sobyanin says Russian air defence units intercepted over 100 drones targeting city

Two police officers have been sacked following an inquiry into their conduct

Sepahvand intended to physically carry out a ‘violent attack’ against at least one of the targets

Asian shares are mixed as investors assess what Jensen Huang’s resignation as Nvidia CEO would mean for the wider global artificial intelligence industry

European nations are looking for an envoy to represent them in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war

Kenya is expected to receive heavier-than-usual rainfall during the October–December short-rains season, influenced by El Niño conditions, according to the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority