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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening a path for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe.

New research published Wednesday in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found a nearly 100 per cent increase in emergency department visits, in just the past few years, following the rapid growth of privatized online gambling and legalization of betting on single sports events.

Canada's last epishelf lake — made up of freshwater floating on saltwater — is gone, along with the unique ecosystem it supported, scientists confirm. Here's what made the lake special, and what it disappearance says about the transformation of the Arctic in a warming climate.

Stephen Colbert makes his late-night return on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he celebrates his Emmy win, shaves his beard and discusses life after The Late Show.

There was a clear lack of diversity among the winners during Monday night's Emmy Awards broadcast. Actors of colour were entirely shut out of the major acting categories, with all 10 broadcasted awards going to white performers.

A U.K. man who was born without arms is one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a professional racer after he tested out a brand new race car adapted for him to steer with his feet.

It's hard to find meaning in one byelection for a general election 12 months away. But the big referendum is only five weeks from now.

The graphic images of world record holder Joanna Wietrzyk competing with feces running down her legs at Saturday's Hyrox in Beijing have sparked debate about the health and safety of competitors versus the mentality that a win is a win, no matter the cost.

The family of famed Canadian skyrunner and mountaineer Kalie McCrystal, who went missing on the Matterhorn in the Alps more than two weeks ago, say she "remains among the mountains where she felt most at home."

Rookie likely will return as a bulk reliever, possibly this weekend against Texas.

The proposed sale is just the latest in a series of Trump administration steps to improve Israeli’s military capacity.

Harper said another chance for Canada to become a global energy superpower is at hand, after a decade where that possibility was thwarted by policy decisions.

Davies will not join up with Jesse Marsch and the national team for this three-game window due to the "celebration of his marriage and honeymoon."

Province's 275,000 educators, support staff will wear red or purple, and at some schools may hold information pickets.

Carney’s pitch to the world’s wealthiest investors is that Canada has many commodities and capabilities “but we have earned our most valuable asset, which is trust,” Tonda MacCharles writes.

Brad Bradford's team alleged moderator Jill Andrew, a former NDP MPP, has publicly criticized him and wouldn't provide a level playing field.

A $7.5-million contract for an RCMP border patrol helicopter has been cancelled after the Star revealed it was grounded for being ineligible to operate in Canada.

The 'productivity mega deduction' will cost $36 billion over five years.

Ottawa will allow private investments in four major airports in a move to "unlock" billions of dollars for infrastructure spending, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday.

The helicopter crashed as news crews were covering a collision that left at least two people dead

Leagues urged regulators to require sportsbooks to identify, flag and ban accounts tied to abusive conduct as a condition of retaining state operating licenses

From their new bases, Iran-backed rebels can threaten ships on the Red Sea, where as much as 14% of global maritime trade passes

Vote effectively puts ‘Clarity Act’ on ice as Congress gets set to depart Washington ahead of November’s midterm elections

Umar Kremlev, a wealthy Russian businessman reported to have close ties to Putin, reportedly helped pay for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebrations

There are limits to any possible new relationship, but a sense of urgency could make both sides flexible

Search teams have failed to locate Kalie McCrystal after a two-week effort

Trump threatens to block $257-million renovation project unless federal courts allow his name to be added to the building

Prosecutors said Tuesday that they won't pursue the death penalty for Nick Reiner in the killings of his parents, actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were stabbed at their Los Angeles home late last year.

For more than a month, the Houthis have been striking Saudi oil infrastructure and shipping in the Red Sea, stepping up pressure on global oil prices and boosting Iran’s leverage in its war with the United States. The Houthi advances have seemed to come with little resistance from Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the agency has deployed “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.”

'This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there,' a spokesman for the couple said.

New Chinese border control rules taking effect Tuesday could ban citizens from leaving the country if they engage in illegal activity that risks national or industrial security.

Affected animals include hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile, all of which died after consuming the toxic, naturally occurring bacteria.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that any efforts to limit the technology is part of a “SICK conspiracy.”

Donald Trump Jr.'s new wife, Bettina, is confirming that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Artificial-intelligence stocks are sliding worldwide Monday after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for safety.

Britain's King Charles will host the leaders of major artificial intelligence companies this week to discuss whether a shared set of principles is needed.

The tariffs on Irish whiskey were imposed months ago as part of his standard tariff imposed by Trump on European Union imports, which was reduced to 10 per cent in July. 

The Quebec superstar opened her show before nearly 33,000 people at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre marking an emotional comeback after what she described as a “rocky road.”

The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.

NBC4 Los Angeles said the helicopter belonged to the station and its reporter and pilot had been killed.

“People still do these shows?” Colbert said as he sat down for his first late night interview since his show ended.

A math teacher’s viral post prompted a debate over the language, which some see as an optional skill — and a symbol of Western dominance.

Andy Burnham is in some ways a throwback to U.S. Catholic politicians of past decades. He might be a signpost for the future.

The funding round would double the value of the start-up behind ChatGPT and establish it as the world’s most valuable private company.

It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.

Helicopters for evacuating casualties were pulled from four countries, and hundreds of military facilities were destroyed, according to a new report.

The president’s posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism.

The mail system took on new prominence during the Civil War by enabling soldiers to vote from afar. On Monday, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s effort to give it a new role in elections.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.

AI pioneers and "godfathers" have weighed in on Anthropic and OpenAI researcher concerns over existential safety risks around the technology.

Binance is opening its Capital Connect platform to qualified individual investors for the first time.

Ukraine's sanctions envoy said Russia could be forced to retreat from the war within six months if its oil revenues are halved.

The reading comes a day before the Bank of England updates its monetary policy.

The BOJ is expected to hike rates by 25 basis points to a fresh three-decade high, a CNBC survey shows.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the strike as a "heinous" attack. Mecca is Islam's holiest site and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Rising Treasury yields, geopolitical risk and fresh AI safety concerns are hitting markets, but many investors remain bullish on AI spending and earnings.

Oil fell Wednesday, as an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories outweighed worries over supply disruptions after an Iran-backed attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline.

The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007, pushing borrowing costs deeper into territory that could expose some of the financial system's weakest links.

Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.

The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets up a potential litmus test for Democrats.

Ovechkin appeared in a video for United Russia, the country’s ruling party, as the country heads into key parliamentary elections this weekend.

The group has made sweeping gains along Yemen’s Red Sea coast after conducting a large-scale military operation aimed at controlling the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

The decision for Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, comes as a committee is set to decide whether the family, who returned to the U.K. in August, is entitled to publicly funded security.

The waterway, which links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, is a busy transit point for crude oil, cars and other manufactured goods.

A freelance journalist was on a train with retired Gen. David Petraeus when a sleek drone, with four fins and a rear-mounted engine, whistled in low like a small jet.

President Donald Trump said Saturday he would “love to see” Irish reunification.

Messina Touring Group, which promoted the tour, said that venues on the tour wouldn’t allow Macklemore to perform.

The Russian leader lashed out at the West and said Russia posed no threat to Europe.

Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.

Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.

London City Lionesses defender Jana Fernandez signs a new contract, keeping her at the club until 2029.

Tiger Woods says he "can hit pretty much anything" after returning to the range for the first time since a car crash six months ago.

The NBCLA news helicopter was flying near the scene of a fatal bus crash.

Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.

How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and Northampton Saints fans?

The unharmed horse escaped from its owner before the start of a parade in New Mexico

‘Skin disease is everywhere, but healthcare for skin disease is not,’ says lead author of new report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday ​the U.S. was announcing a new visa restriction policy

Ladbroked owner Entain has warned that further losses could occur if machines game duty is doubled in the Budget

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a scorching summer has shown the EU needs new tools to tackle climate change

Hundreds of people have turned out to search for Noah Woods after he went missing on Tuesday afternoon

It’s the first city in the UK to introduce restrictions on advertising products with high carbon emissions

Aircraft goes down between two commercial buildings in Chatsworth neighborhood, killing pilot, aerial photojournalist and one other person

The Yemeni group has escalated attacks on the Saudi-led coalition amid a push west to squeeze traffic from the Red Sea

While butterfly counts have surged, conservationists warn the UK may be on track for a ‘population crash’

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan has surpassed a record 100,000 this year