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Cutting fossil fuels and ramping up renewable energy may look like a slow and difficult transition, but there are countries around the world providing examples of how it can be done – and the benefits. Here's how Uruguay, Kenya and Pakistan built up their clean electricity capacity.

The City of Toronto says the vast majority of tickets to its 2026 FIFA world cup fan festival can be provided at no cost, changing course from a plan to charge $10 per person for general admission last week.

Israeli strikes killed at least three people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, Lebanon's state news agency reported, and Hezbollah said it launched an attack drone at Israeli forces in the south, further straining a ceasefire between the two countries.

European Union ambassadors approved on Wednesday the disbursement of a promised 90 billion euro ($144 billion Cdn) loan to Ukraine as well as a ‌new package of sanctions against Russia, after Hungary lifted its veto, the bloc's Cypriot presidency said.

From a gigantic arch set to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, to the deployment of National Guard troops, to the construction of a massive White House ballroom, the face of America’s capital city is changing during Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. president.

After a new report this week analyzed a seemingly coordinated network of inauthentic YouTube channels amplifying grievances with the federal government to discuss Alberta separation and U.S. annexation, an Alberta separatist leader said he's unconcerned about the effect foreign interference could have in influencing debate within the province.

Toronto Fire crews are hosing down and trying to melt a massive formation of ice blocks installed by Drake to promote his upcoming album.

A conflict playing out in British Columbia is testing the limits of reconciliation in the province. It’s a fight that involves resource extraction, democracy, political flip-flops, and a test of values.

A new wave of AI-generated YouTube videos aimed at toddlers and preschoolers are raising concerns among child development experts and advocates who say it could harm early childhood development. They're calling for YouTube parent company Google to change how the videos are displayed and distributed on the platform.

From the storefronts of Montreal to the homes of rural Quebec, Gabor Szilasi documented the province's people and places.

In his new memoir, "The High Road: Confessions of a Homicide Cop," Hank Idsinga talks about racism, leadership and the biggest cases of his career.

Toronto council today and tomorrow is expected to tackle jets at Billy Bishop airport, Jet Skis along the waterfront and lifting a moratorium on hot dog vendors.

Mayor Olivia Chow and other city officials had long promised the 22-day soccer-themed festival would be free, but in April staff put forward an unexpected plan to charge $10 general admission.

As Premier Doug Ford announces his $28.9-million executive jet has been returned to Bombardier, NDP Leader Marit Stiles has asked the auditor general to probe the controversial transaction.

The Liberals are flexing their majority muscle, giving themselves more seats and the power to shut down investigations and push legislation through Parliament.

Canada-U.S Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada has already met some U.S. demands for concessions and will deal with others during negotiations where Canada says there will have to be give-and-take from the Americans too.

A Republic Airways flight missed its intended approach path and flew too close to a Jazz Aviation plane, which had been cleared to land on a parallel runway.

Toronto Fire Services doused the sculpture with warm water to break it up and prevent people from lighting flames on the structure or climbing it.

Chris Moise argues that council should approve reimbursement of his legal bills because the complaint from IntegrityTO's Daniel Tate that prompted the ethics probe against him was vexatious.

The video is in relation to an ongoing investigation at a residential school

Law also tightens controls on vaping, including banning sales of vaping and nicotine products to under‑18s and restricting advertising

He urged Equatorial Guinea to work to ‘serve the common good rather than private interests, bridging the gap between the privileged and the disadvantaged’

Pope Leo on Tuesday warned against the misuse of knowledge while inaugurating a new campus of the National University of Equatorial Guinea, calling on educators and students to pursue learning in service of truth and the common good.

The Ukrainian operator of the Druzhba pipeline says it is ready to resume crude oil transit to Hungary and Slovakia. On Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the EU to unblock a loan halted by an argument over the pipeline.

Students in Equatorial Guinea sang and waved flags ahead of a visit by Pope Leo at a university in Malabo on Tuesday during his four-nation Africa trip.

Druzhba pipeline to resume crude oil transit to Hungary and Slovakia, Ukrainian operator says

Core loss per share of 20 cents was far lower than 83 cents per share average loss analysts expected

Barbara Welsh said their private guide screamed at the group of seven B.C. women to run as soon as the gunfire sounded

Actor and artist Barak Hardley, an eyewitness to a shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan archaeological site, described scenes of confusion and terror after a gunman climbed the Moon Pyramid on Monday and began firing, sending tourists scrambling for safety.

Shifts focus on higher-growth areas such as derivatives, digital assets and prediction markets

The attacks were carried out by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian media, which reported that the force seized two of the ships.

Michael Kovrig said Ottawa's new China strategy is a 'risky play' that will not be viewed well by Washington and could threaten trade talks.

A Canadian woman was killed in the shooting, four people were injured by gunfire and two were injured by falls, according to the Mexico State Secretariat of Security.

If the U.S.-led war in Iran continues, the protracted conflict 'could trigger a cascade of effects similar to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis,' according to the FAO.

The family of 38-year-old Windsor, Ont. resident Hassan Haidar says an Israeli drone shot him in the head during its ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino, the former CEO of X, were summoned for 'voluntary interviews' with Paris prosecutors following a search at the French premises of X.

A Canadian witness said she narrowly avoided being caught in the shooting herself after deciding to turn back from climbing the Pyramid of the Moon moments before.

During his speech, Charles credited his mother for her long-standing cultural and social influence and the enduring impact of her service.

The police confirmed they have asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for arresting Bang Si-Hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairman of Hybe.

The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico, a state official told the AP on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak about the case.

Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Iranians.

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.

The justices sided with Michigan officials, who have raised environmental alarms and pushed to decommission an aging section of the pipeline.

Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.

Why petty theft might be the new political protest.

As SpaceX prepares to go public, Mr. Musk has proposed moonshots that differ from the company’s original aim of reaching Mars.

Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel doubts that he would yield to President Trump’s demand for lower rates.

An American soldier was injured in a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The justices cleared the way for the soldier to proceed with a lawsuit against a military contractor.

Artificial intelligence tools are making it faster than ever to reproduce creative work. Does copyright even matter anymore?

Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.

Tesla's stock has underperformed all of its megacap peers so far this year as global competition ramps up in the electric vehicle market.

The Trump administration is preparing to rescue ailing budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

Oil prices rose Wednesday after Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it seized two container ships as they tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was largely flat at 4.297%.

European stocks closed lower on Wednesday as traders assessed the Iran ceasefire extension, economic updates and a flurry of corporate earnings.

The attacks come shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow peace talks to continue.

The chip giant has increasingly become an investor of companies involved in the AI boom.

Guests in CNBC's London and Singapore studios weigh in as an extension to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominates investor sentiment.

Asia markets traded broadly lower, amid deepening uncertainty over the Middle East conflict, even as Trump extended a temporary ceasefire.

Trump's announcement came after an expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a peace talks with Iranian officials was put on hold.

The chief opponent of the loan, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, lost his campaign for reelection this month.

Iran seized two container ships in the contested strait, state media said, further complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war that began Feb. 28.

The announcement came as talks set to take place between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Pakistan were postponed amid uncertainty about the broad strokes of a deal.

The capture of the tanker ship Tifani follows a Trump administration directive to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in smuggling Iranian oil.

A Chinese government probe of a Meta-acquired company, Manus AI, reveals what tech workers see as a new red line.

The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.

The change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation’s pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.

The British prime minister appears to be in the sharpest peril of his 21 months in office, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite red flags.

Pakistan is the key broker in talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it did not always get along with President Donald Trump and does not recognize Israel.

Iranian officials have threatened to forgo negotiations even as U.S. representatives plan to arrive in Pakistan for the meeting and a ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday.

The prime minister's former chief of staff will face questions about his role in the appointment of Lord Mandelson.

Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

A new report says while the number of strip searches has decreased, ethnic disparities in their use persist.

Families of those killed in a helicopter crash in 1994 have welcomed Sir Keir Starmer's agreement to meet them.

Charles received the badge at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire for his personal work in promoting nature and sustainability.

Figures to be published on Thursday will give voters a final look at the NHS' performance before election day.

Bristol Bears wing Millie David will win her first England cap against Wales on Saturday as the Red Roses shake up selection once more in the Women's Six Nations.

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

The deadly shooting at a popular tourist site weeks before the World Cup has rocked Mexico.

Family-run petrol stations are suffering significantly as fuel theft rises by nearly 30 per cent

Representative Clay Fuller won a special election in Georgia to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress amid a feud with President Donald Trump

Dan Jorgensen said Europe is in a ‘very serious crisis’

President said he was ‘not happy’ with the U.S. Supreme Court

With Keir Starmer under pressure from the deepening Mandelson vetting scandal, chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your questions and offer his insight from Westminster

Trump often uses the ‘low IQ’ insult to describe non-white individuals with whom he has clashed

The Florida-based airline has sold off planes, restructured and raised ticket prices in an attempt to come back from bankruptcy

A South Korean national has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly obstructing a spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine

Investigators say Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy, both 27, are friends and are believed to be together

Afghans found eligible for relocation to the UK as a result of their previous work alongside the British are no longer being helped to flee the Taliban-run country, lawyers say