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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe's biggest economy.

The film, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, is an epic that spans the interconnected lives of three gay men in Spain.

Linda Hepner, who serves in the Surrey-Serpentine River riding, told CBC News Sunday morning she has resiged from Conservative caucus "effective immediately."

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing large quantities of ammunition.

Researchers from Calgary and Lethbridge are zeroing in on how a zombie parasite found in southern Alberta manages to invade the livers of cattle, elk and deer by first hijacking the brains of ants.

Terry Fox may be the most famous person to attempt to cross Canada on foot, but he wasn’t the first, writes Ainsley Hawthorn.

A new CBC Podcast tells how Vienna Luke, the victim of a historic sexual assault, went undercover as an RCMP agent to record a confession from the family member who assaulted her years earlier.

Here's some of what to expect when you're extracting the province from Canada.

Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, local Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said. The dead were a 74-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, he said.

The Nova Scotia government gave Saint Mary's University $25 million in 2023 to create health-care data analytics and management programs to revolutionize the province's health-care system. Less than three years after a high-profile announcement was made, the province quietly shut down the initiative.

Merz has failed to lift a sullen national mood and has become deeply unpopular

Meeting aimed at teeing up potential agreements ahead of summit Trump and Xi

Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying 'My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives.'

War has deepened global energy crisis, cratered swathes of Iran’s economy and spilled over into new regional escalations

The reviews comes as the Carney government prepares the first national security strategy in more than two decades

Two leaders pledge to work together in areas of space infrastructure, business and economic growth

State Duma vote expected to see the ruling United Russia party easily retain its dominance

An expert in media law said she was “disappointed but not surprised” that President Donald Trump barred from the White House reporters at three news organizations.

Cuba’s power grid collapsed on Friday, leaving millions of people across the island without electricity in a nationwide blackout which have become increasingly common over the past two years. They have worsened since January, after the United States imposed an energy blockade aimed at forcing a change in Cuba’s political system.

A large plume of smoke was visible near Riyadh's main airport on Saturday after booms were heard and Saudi Arabia sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital, amid an escalation in attacks by Yemen's Houthi ​group.

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

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Strasbourg, France, this week where he and European Union leadership discussed strengthening ties on several fronts.

Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.

Warren Buffett's influence has extended far beyond Berkshire, shaping generations of corporate leaders and investors with his emphasis on long-term thinking.

A Global News investigation has found that Streit Group faces growing international scrutiny over its alleged dealings with Russia.

Macklemore said he will be donating the entirety of his $1 million net earnings from Sheeran's tour to organizations working directly to support the Palestinian people.

Prime Minister Mark Carney made a pitch for cooperation with the EU in industries like artificial intelligence, critical minerals and defence.

Aside from critical minerals, energy and defence equipment, European Union officials also hailed some of Canada's most popular exports - Celine Dion and TV show Heated Rivalry.

King Charles III on Thursday urged several senior tech leaders to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet.

OpenAI said on Wednesday it saw six reports of unexpected, concerning or unauthorized AI model behavior, and it would begin regularly publishing reports of these incidents.

The Iranian-backed militia was engaged in fierce battles with Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.

Mr. Carlson, the far-right podcaster, has promoted Dr. El-Sayed’s comments and sharply criticized his Republican rival in a key Senate race. Strategists are scratching their heads.

Mr. Jackson landed in the race unexpectedly. Democrats are hoping he can unseat Susan Collins, a Republican, in their bid to retake the Senate.

The president’s announcement on Sunday echoed his justification for the White House ballroom: that the project was necessary for national security.

A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.

From 200-mile treks to synagogue to spiritual striving, readers share the rituals that define Judaism’s holiest day for them.

Ukraine says it used a newly developed ballistic missile in the attacks, which also targeted other parts of Russia.

Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.

We look at how one mother approached the decision of where her child should go to school.

The liberal party Yabloko is fielding 98 candidates in this weekend’s elections, a small miracle for antiwar Russians who cannot openly express their views.

Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng are holding talks on trade, AI and critical minerals ahead of Trump and Xi’s Sept. 24 summit.

AI, from chatbots to humanoids and automated management systems, are being widely deployed by corporations with huge repercussions for worker pay and autonomy.

The State Department urged Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Houthi attacks intensify and Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Jensen Huang's position as the leader of the world's most valuable company, has earned him Trump's ear on the most important topics in AI.

As the French wine industry reaches a crisis point, key players are considering new markets, products and generations.

Journalists from MS NOW, CNN and Politico were denied access to the White House, one day after Trump banned three media outlets over their coverage of him.

Zoe De La Paz quit her corporate job in Chicago and in June moved to Yellowstone to work as a seamstress.

Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.

Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.

Countries and companies are investing in technologies for underwater use amid concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure on the ocean floor.

Across Ukraine, at least 13 minors are imprisoned after being paid by Russia to attack their own country.

Video footage showed a large plume of black smoke rising from an area near Riyadh’s international airport.

One of the leading candidates in the tight race, Elif Eralp, met with an adviser to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Russians are voting in parliamentary elections this weekend but, in contrast to the many uncertainties of life in today’s Russia, the outcome — in favoring the governing party, United Russia — is assured.

Riyadh is paying a steep price for the Iran war. Help from Washington remains circumscribed.

Leaders of Florida International University signed an agreement to deputize its school police as immigration agents. Some wish they had put up more of a fight.

Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who has died at 89, lost his wife and three sons to suicide and heroin. He channeled his grief into an anti-drug campaign.

Turkish authorities have raided the offices of LGBT organizations and places frequented by the community.

A minimum investment of $3.94 can buy a partnership with the continent’s richest man.

Officials who spoke with The Post expressed frustration that the additional loss of life in the Middle East is not reflected in the Defense Department’s casualty database.

Action from the final day of the flagship event on the DP World Tour.

Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

While Burnham praised the agreement, Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called it a "pretend" victory for Trump.

The widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker has given birth after last year announcing the "devastating" loss of a stillborn baby.

Liverpool are looking good defensively but Andoni Iraola needs more from his attackers after a hard-fought win at Bournemouth.

Trump said the updated plans were at the request of the US military and for national security purposes.

Manchester City head into the international break in a jubilant mood after enjoying the perfect 24 hours this weekend.

Tom English reflects on the first Old Firm league game of the season, in which Rangers repeated their League Cup win over Celtic.

Princess Diana's brother has caused a storm with his new memoir - the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg describes how she put his claims to the test.

An investigation by Sussex Police into the deaths off the coast of Brighton has concluded.

Rising support for the government could make this the right time for Burnham to cement his position – but experts have urged caution

As majority of Americans say they think he lacks a plan to end the war, Trump returns to an apocalyptic threat

Concerns have been raised over the conservation of large mammals in the wildlife reserve

A senior official with the Iran-backed Houthi rebels is warning countries against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen’s revived civil war

The 4-year-old girl was airlifted to a hospital for treatment for her injuries, authorities said

‘My imagination could not foresee some of the stuff that's going on right now,’ the former president says

“La Bola Negra,” the Spanish queer epic about the intertwined lives of three gay men, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, confirming its status as a major Oscar contender

President flies home with Gary Player and Bryson DeChambeau as State Department warns Yemeni conflict is ramping up

A new tropical storm, Fay, has formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean but doesn't pose a threat to land

The State Department published a security alert noting the potential for unpredictable escalation