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FBI data allegedly stolen by the hacking group ShinyHunters carries granular detail about ‌scores of bureau officials’ job assignments, including sensitive work against Chinese spies, Russian intelligence, drug cartels and more, Reuters has found.

If the teaser for You Can See Everything made you feel uncomfortable, the two-minute, 20-second trailer won't do anything to ease your distress. The documentary by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim was filmed in the 34 days before Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes went to prison to serve an 11-year sentence for defrauding business investors.

Scientists say they've settled the debate about where bats came from and uncovered what the earliest bats were like. They also believe their new huge study of bat genomes and fossils could help reveal the secrets behind bats' extraordinary disease-resistance and longevity.

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Canadian immigration policies on Wednesday, saying the country is "destroying itself" by allowing "millions" of people into the country without proper security checks — comments federal ministers say are ill-informed and grossly inaccurate.

Katelyn Larson, a Vancouver-based tattoo artist, made a rare statement about her relationship with Hudson Williams, calling out Heated Rivalry fans for their parasocial behaviour.

Outkast members Big Boi and André 3000 are suing Ovrkast, an Oakland rapper and music producer, for trademark infringement, unfair competition and breach of contract over similarity in the two acts' names.

This year's powerful El Niño and the record global heat it's driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could lead to nearly half a million more deaths worldwide by the end of February, according to a research report released Wednesday.

The Liberal government is proposing changes that it says will establish a "guardrail" around a controversial portion of the Labour Code — but experts say even if the bill goes through as written, the legal battles will be far from over.

A Manitoba Indigenous lawyer who filed a lawsuit in 2020 against a firm that represented survivors of federal Indian day schools, alleging she was not compensated for years of her work, has won her court case.

Disney+ has greenlit an all-new Darkwing Duck series, 35 years after the original premiered. It stars Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan and Lilimar Hernandez.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, responding to threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and calling for dialogue while rejecting what he described as the language of force.

Hacking group ShinyHunters claim to have hacked sensitive data belonging to thousands of agents and applicants while compromising bureau’s jobs website

The proposal consists of 66 programs that would rehabilitate Gaza’s infrastructure and economy

Twenty countries issue joint statement during UN General Assembly, even as U.S. rejects any push for regulation

About a quarter of the group’s funding currently comes from the U.S.

Beijing sought to bring leaders for meetings with U.S. counterparts. It’s unclear why they won’t be attending

U.S. President provided no evidence for claims in social media post

U.S. and Israeli officials criticize speech at UN, saying it is hypocritical for the Islamic Republic to present itself as victims

U.S. President Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone Tuesday during a bilateral meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly about reaching a deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, insisting: 'We’re going to make a deal.'

Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington as tensions linger over issues ranging from trade to Taiwan. Here is a break down of the key issues to watch.

The Australian Federal Police said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering fellow passengers and disorderly behaviour while on the Perth-bound flight.

The speech came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.

Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a 'cautious' approach to drawing conclusions from intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing attacks on NATO.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, largely focusing on humanitarian aid.

Trump has expressed his desire to acquire Greenland since as long ago as 2019 and, during his second term, issued threats to seize the semiautonomous territory from Denmark.

An amateur archaeologist who discovered several Roman silver coins in a field in western Germany realized he had stumbled upon something bigger.

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency.

The incident took place aboard the Carnival Panorama, operated by Carnival Cruise Line, as the ship was heading from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Long Beach, Calif.

A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said the countries plan to work together on infrastructure that can receive data from satellites. 

In a social media post Trump said the agreement "gives the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs."

A New York transplant surgeon’s experience waiting for a heart transplant laid bare the challenges of a system he had spent decades trying to fix.

I used to view trees as ecologically angelic beings. No longer.

Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.

Experts attribute the changing mood to fading memories of the coronavirus pandemic, awareness of China’s tech innovations and disaffection with President Trump’s trade wars.

The 10-year Treasury yield on Wednesday rose to around 5.1 percent, as investors grew more convinced the Fed Reserve will raise interest rates again.

How the president might be supercharging what already looked like a blue wave.

As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere.

A new disclosure also shows $210,000 in consulting fees paid to Cheryl Hines, the health secretary’s wife, by one of several MAHA-affiliated groups capitalizing from his agenda.

In a new memoir, Bob Chapek publicly addresses his 2022 ouster for the first time. He blames Mr. Iger, who both preceded and succeeded him at Disney.

The forecast for this weekend became a lot clearer on Wednesday, but meteorologists warned that the storm’s exact path was still uncertain.

A diesel export ban would provide only brief relief before prices start to rise again as refiners cut production, experts say.

Treasury yields traded higher on Wednesday as new services and manufacturing sector data increased worry of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.

Oil prices were mixed Wednesday, amid hopes of a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the U.S. had talks.

Trump’s meeting with Xi comes as U.S. automakers and lawmakers push to keep restrictions on Chinese vehicles and manufacturers.

A group that advocates for Epstein victims applauded the news that Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke are facing an investigation. No charges have been been filed.

McDonald's is following the lead of Amazon and Walmart as it starts its own media network.

S&P Global said its overall inflation measure hit its highest level since October 2022.

Rep. Haley Stevens introduced a bill that would let some workers in physically demanding jobs claim full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60.

Recent weeks have seen AI safety fears reach new heights. That will be a key focus for the U.S. and Chinese leaders, analysts told CNBC.

Pezeshkian began his address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York City by holding up photos of children he said were killed by U.S. and Israeli bombs.

Planning for the December gathering in Miami comes as security experts warn that escalations between Ukraine and Russia risk deepening the war.

Lian Yunzhi of China solved five Rubik’s Cubes in an average of 4.27 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition last week.

Masoud Pezeshkian began his brief address by saying that he had planned to deliver different remarks before hearing President Donald Trump’s speech Tuesday.

Some U.S. Democrats are seeking out like-minded counterparts abroad in their struggle to counter right-wing populism.

The Defense Department’s disclosed total stands at 19 fatalities, though U.S. officials say the actual number is higher.

In a striking show of antiestablishment voter sentiment, the Left won in Berlin on the same night that the far-right Alternative for Germany won in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.

The United States and Iran held a rare three-hour meeting in New York to discuss ending the war between the two countries, Trump said.

Vincent Brown stands accused of aiding in genocide and crimes against humanity during the paroxysm of violence in his native country in 1994, charges he denies.

The Israeli leader’s appearance at the U.N. General Assembly this week will be his first time in New York since the mayor called for his arrest.

The decision lifts measures targeting billionaire Alisher Usmanov, whom the E.U. once referred to as “one of Vladimir Putin’s favorite oligarchs.”

Moses Itauma may never lose again if he can get over the "humiliation" of his IBF heavyweight title defeat, says Filip Hrgovic, who stunned the Briton in August.

Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".

Assault survivor Miriam Haley said the "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".

Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday.

Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.

Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.

Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.

The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.

The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.

The head of the RAF says the UK faces "unprecedented threats" from adversaries in space, as a new unit is created to defend Britain's satellites.

McDonald's said hand-breaded chicken—currently being tested across 10,000 restaurants in Asia and a small group of outlets near Chicago—has lifted both overall sales and consumer quality ratings

If implemented, it would be the first restriction on American energy exports in over a decade

Joachim Lanham spoke with his family the day of the fatal crash, telling them how much he loved cross-country roller skating

Jamaica says its reparations case against Britain has been referred to the United Kingdom’s highest court of appeal for the Caribbean island

Zelensky warns against use of AI in war and calls for ‘energy ceasefire’ with Russia

In 2014, a philosopher saw almost all of this coming and wrote a famous book about ‘superintelligence’. At the UN this week, Trump championed the term. It seems that he and his Silicon Valley friends are having some deeply concerning conversations, writes Holly Baxter

The former MP has become the internet’s latest meme after he stared at New Statesman political editor Ailbhe Rea

Anchorage West High sophomore Mae Agnew Bemben has found her classes significantly larger this year

White House officials reportedly pitch renaming buildings in the president’s honor to get on his good side

The former Greater Manchester mayor is a long-time fan of the Merseyside club