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The filmmakers behind As Deep as the Grave, the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

The former CEO of Alberta Health Services is asking a judge for legal protection and a contempt finding against two podcasters she alleges have run a campaign of harassment and intimidation against her in response to her ongoing legal action.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have kicked receiver Ajou Ajou off the team after the CFL concluded he made 'aggressive and unwelcome physical contact' with multiple women at a Regina restaurant on the day of the Riders' Grey Cup parade last November.

An activist based in Surrey, B.C., who was a friend and associate of the assassinated pro-Khalistan advocate Hardeep Singh Nijjar, says he has been warned by police that he could be in serious danger.

Virginia police said Thursday that Justin Fairfax, the state's former lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife Cerina and then fatally shot himself.

Montreal’s largest school board has lost more than 100 support staff because they refused to remove religious symbols to comply with the province’s new secularism law.

An Israeli strike destroyed the last bridge over the Litani River into Lebanon's south, according to a senior Lebanese security source, fully severing almost a tenth of Lebanon from the rest of the country, after Israel destroyed other crossings during the war.

More than 60 victims of sexual abuse by clergy from what is now the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth are still waiting to be paid from a settlement that was approved in November 2022. Some are growing frustrated with the delays and what they view as a lack of information.

Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its housing market forecast following a jump in fixed mortgage rates and weaker than expected housing sales in the first three months of 2026. CREA had been forecasting higher sales, based on the idea that pent-up demand would emerge, especially from first-time buyers.

Premier Doug Ford says there's no place for "socialism" in the grocery store checkout line.

The park is among Dan Boyle's 're-imagination' of the home of the CNE, as he hopes to attract visitors year-round.

But Ford's Progressive Conservatives are taking seriously a potential Navdeep Bains' candidacy for the Liberal leadership.

Crown corporation vows to 'engage with communities' while it finds 'suitable' locations for community mailboxes; expects to convert remaining 4 million homes away from home delivery in five years.

The Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade and changes are afoot, from top to bottom. Who would you keep?

Owen Sound spent $4,700 on the rescue of 23 fishermen stranded on the ice last month, but council voted this week not to bill them.

The president announced the pause in fighting on social media, saying it followed “excellent” conversations with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

A confidential TTC briefing note obtained by the Star says Bill 98 could allow Doug Ford's government to take over the TTC to regulate fare prices and even share revenue with other transit systems.

The next phase of the construction for the city's next big transit line has begun.

Edward Rogers, Lisa Rogers file objections in court calling fees charged by estate trustees, including Larry Tanenbaum, “neither fair nor reasonable,” while Melinda and Martha deal with trustees privately.

The vote, passed by Congress on Thursday, overturns a pair of decisions made by the Joe Biden administration

Failed security check came after Mandelson’s appointment had been announced

War powers resolution was defeated by 214 to 213 in the Republican-majority chamber, a day after a similar measure was blocked in the Senate

Nashville Zoo is celebrating a conservation milestone following the birth of a female clouded leopard cub, the 50th born at the zoo since 1991. The cub was born March 18 and weighs just over two pounds, about the size of a large pineapple.

Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was 'being ravaged by a handful of tyrants,' in unusually forceful remarks in Cameroon on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked him again on social media.

At least 16 were killed and more than 100 were wounded after 700 drones and dozens of missiles were launched

Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities overnight in drone and missile strikes, officials said on Thursday.

Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, says that U.S. forces carrying out the naval blockade of Iran will actively pursue any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran.

Poll shows 85% of Russians had dabbled in magical practices as geopolitical and economic challenges trigger a surge in mysticism

A growing number of Russians, including soldiers fighting in the Ukraine war, appear to be turning to mysticism, at a tough time of conflict and economic uncertainty. Some practitioners say people are looking for a sense of safety or a distraction, while opponents warn that people could be exploited.

Joseph Isaac McCann, 45, was questioned by police, four days after his partner, Ashly Robinson, 31, was found dead in a luxury villa in Zanzibar on her birthday trip.

Prince Harry, during his 20-minute address, spoke about his experience with mental health and how grief, after the death of his mother, has impacted his life.

Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he held 'excellent conversations' with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Thursday that Iran needs to choose wisely as it prepares for negotiations with the United States.

Carnival was ordered to pay US$300,000 to Diana Sanders after a jury found that the company was negligent in serving her at least 14 shots of tequila in just over eight hours.

The four-person crew — commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — splashed down in the Pacific Ocean last Friday.

Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, authorities said.

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.”

The meeting comes as U.S. President Donald Trump announced the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak later on Thursday about halting the fighting.

The moves signal an end to the Trump administration's efforts to use the sanctions waivers to free up more oil supplies and lower soaring global energy prices.

The four astronauts, who last spoke to the public on Sunday, are speaking at a news conference Thursday afternoon at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

A federal judge wrote that an exception he made for work on security features did not cover most of the construction on the larger ballroom project Trump has proposed.

A conservative court watcher explains why the president has failed to bend the judicial branch to his will.

The move was a victory for a Chilean company that wants to build a copper and nickel mine, which environmentalists say could devastate fragile lakes and forests.

The extraordinary price for a round-trip train ticket from New York City to New Jersey would offset the $48 million in expected extra transit costs during the FIFA World Cup games, according to people familiar with the plan.

The action was largely symbolic since the president would be all but certain to veto the bill, but the bipartisan vote reflected resistance within his own ranks on his signature issue.

After Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé’s husband died, an inheritance battle exploded. Her stepson then used his influence to have her arrested, an Alabama probate judge said.

The Commission of Fine Arts, a Trump-aligned advisory body, granted preliminary approval. But its vice chairman suggested losing statues atop the structure and other revisions before a final vote.

Stocks may be soaring again, but the war in Iran has started to pinch the finances of many Americans.

In a cloud forest village, a network of residents, foreigners and pacifist Quakers offered a precarious yet vital sanctuary for families expelled by the U.S. government.

Just a few tankers are passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the U.S. Navy blocks Iran's coast and Tehran threatens to retaliate against ships in the Gulf.

Charles Schwab is rolling out crypto trading, allowing clients to buy bitcoin and ether in the coming weeks.

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.

Two of the biggest chipmakers, TSMC and ASML, failed to catch major tail winds from strong earnings. It could be a bellwether for the chip industry as a whole.

Hyperscalers Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft have been investing heavily in chips to power quantum computing

This surge of speculative buying reflects a broader return of animal spirits among small traders.

Claude Mythos Preview is Anthropic's most powerful AI model that excels at identifying weaknesses and security flaws within software.

European stocks finished Thursday lower as investors assessed fresh economic data and the outlook for U.S Iran peace talks.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration expects banks to comply in collecting citizenship information from customers.

The International Energy Agency warned Thursday that Europe is going to run out of jet fuel in as soon as six weeks.

Ten House Republicans joined Democrats to oppose President Donald Trump on his immigration policy Thursday, voting to restore temporary protections for Haitians living in the United States.

President Donald Trump said the deal would go into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to “promote America First values,” according to a cable reviewed by The Post.

The pontiff did not name the president during a speech in Cameroon. He criticized those who manipulate religion “for their own military, economic or political gain.”

Villagers, health workers and human rights monitors see a pattern of reckless attacks in the U.S.-backed fight against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-affiliated offshoot.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made revising the constitution a priority amid rising security threats in Asia, but any change is highly sensitive.

The vote to advance a bill extending protections for Haitians marks the first time Republican lawmakers have voted this term to oppose Trump’s immigration policy.

The infusion of firepower coincides with the administration’s maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran and as mediators urge both sides to extend their ceasefire.

The president made the claim, which Beijing has yet to confirm, amid anger in China that its vessels could be caught up in a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports.

A U.S. blockade in effect since Monday has completely cut off Iran’s sea trade, the U.S. military said after six merchant ships were prevented from leaving Iranian ports.

While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.

The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.

Ellie Kildunne is named on the wing, rather than in her regular full-back role, as part of a much-changed England line-up to face Scotland in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday.

"Timmy" has been stranded in the Baltic Sea for weeks despite several attempts to free the ailing animal.

It's understood the Executive has pledged £19m to go along with the £17m already set aside for the scheme.

Ashley Cole won 107 caps for England, seventh on the all‑time list, but says he was "discouraged" by those in the football pyramid from becoming a head coach.

Glyn Razzell is approved for parole despite never revealing the location of his wife's body.

An Islamist group with links to Iran has claimed responsibility for three attacks in north London.

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Neither side has confirmed the ceasefire, which the US president said would begin later on Thursday

Alma Cothias is one of 24 attorneys providing free legal aid to immigrants in Massachusetts

The Pope has never said Iran has a right to possess nuclear weapons

“When gas prices are high, we end up paying more for our electricity, even though the cost of producing it doesn’t change,” the Chancellor said

Democrats and even one Republican with an autistic son criticize Robert Kennedy’s messaging around vaccination and public health misinformation

’Where is it now?’ a reporter asked Kennedy as he walked the halls of Congress

Police did not find any explosives at the residence of John Prevost in Illinois

U.S. forces have completed their withdrawal from Qasrak Air Base, in Syria’s Hasakah province, according to Syrian officials

The case inspired a BBC TV series starring Timothy Spall

The energy boss warned summer holidays could be plunged into chaos if flights are cancelled