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Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants to bankroll an AI data centre in rural Utah he says would be nearly identical to his proposed $70-billion, 7.5-gigawatt AI data centre campus in northern Alberta. But the Utah project has already been met with fierce opposition from some in the community who are worried about the potential environmental impacts.

A Pizza Hut franchisee in the U.S. is betting big on nostalgia, bringing back its '90s decor, Pac-Man and salad bars.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to rebuild Gaza is under growing strain as violence persists — more than 800 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began — and his Board of Peace blames Hamas’s refusal to disarm for stalling progress.

Surely you've heard of RCP 8.5? Maybe not. But it's been in the spotlight since U.S. President Donald Trump who stirred up a conversation about a projection of future climate change that's rarely mentioned by name.

Two decorated Canadian athletes are among those competing at this weekend's inaugural Enhanced Games — which is either the future of sport or its downfall, depending on who you ask.

Official news agency Xinhua said the accident at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped underground.

The Manitoba government's behaviour at legislative committee meetings is under criticism after the premier laughed and made barking noises at the Tory leader and the justice minister took 30 minutes to respond to a question from an Independent MLA.

Authorities in Southern California on Friday were racing to figure out how to prevent the explosion of a storage tank that has been leaking a hazardous chemical used to make plastic parts, as some 40,000 people were under evacuation orders in the area.

An explosion at a dry dock in New York City's Staten Island killed one person and injured 36 others on ‌Friday, as the blast occurred while firefighters were on the scene responding to a fire and attempting to ​rescue two people who were trapped, ​officials said.

Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants.

No matter who you're cheering for in the highly anticipated international tournament, there's no shortage of places and ways to watch the matches.

Donna Skelly's word isn’t quite law, but the lawmakers can’t make a move — or move a motion — without her, Martin Regg Cohn writes.

They slipped through an unlatched gate 10 years ago. To many, the escape is as unforgettable as ever.

The university is framing the proposal as “just the start of a conversation” but faculty groups are concerned that it feels like a done deal.

People want to believe a mayor is empowered to fix all their city's problems — but the reality is a lot different.

Mid-century industrial construction and modern updates come together for an effective contrast, according to listing broker Adrian Mainella.

AI scribes are helpful and save time, say doctors, who say the auditor general missed a crucial quality-control step in her examination.

The recall, which affects the 2024 non-hybrid models, is due to debris possibly not being cleared from the engine when it was manufactured.

Testifying in his own defence on Friday, the 36-year-old man charged with second-degree murder denied he was even in Reeyaz Habib’s unit on the night of June 6, 2023, when the neighbourhood was awoken by a man’s screams for help.

Without the Festival Theatre, with its innovative thrust stage, there wouldn't be a Lincoln Center or Britain's National Theatre as we know them.

The Memphis in May competition draws luminaries from the rarefied universe of smoke

The Armed Forces enlisted 7,310 new members over the past year. Here’s how the sales pitch looked at one Quebec job fair

As 12 days of non-stop premieres at the Cannes Film Festival come to an end, here's how to be successfully styled on the famous red carpet.

Trump says Gabbard’s principal deputy, Aaron Lukas, will serve as acting director

Severe conditions likely to persist for several days, providing little respite for the millions of people whose livelihoods depend on working outdoors

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organizers said on Friday, with several hospitalized with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high.'

The Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, was declared an emergency of international concern by the WHO on Sunday

‘At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot with rubber bullets at close range. Tens of people’s bones broken,’ organizers say

Foreign ministers attending a NATO meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, reacted Friday to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland.

Members of a rescue team found the body of 52-year-old Matthew Cameron Paton, a Victoria Police Department sergeant, on Thursday about 400 metres down a steep slope.

Dr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after an individual returned from Ethiopia and reported symptoms 'consistent with a range of illnesses.'

Symptoms are similar for all strains of Ebola and can start with fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and sore throat, according to the World Health Organization.

Rubio said he didn’t want to exaggerate the progress, saying there had been “a little bit of movement and that’s good.” He said the conversations were ongoing.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there are now almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in the Ebola outbreak.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland came after he moved to cut 5,000 troops from Germany over criticism of the Iran war.

Currently, the Canadian government advises Canadians to avoid all travel to Ituri and North Kivu provinces, citing safety and security concerns.

The flotilla, which consisted of hundreds of people and 41 boats, attempted to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and bring humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.

Rubio said the Trump administration wants to resolve differences with Cuba peacefully, but is doubtful the U.S. can reach a diplomatic resolution with the current government.

Rubio did not deny reports that the U.S. will shrink the pool of military capabilities that it would ‌have available to assist the alliance's European nations in a major crisis.

The president’s $1.8 billion slush fund is causing further cracks in the Republican Party.

Firefighters are left without any options to prevent the tank, filled with a toxic chemical, from collapsing or exploding. The authorities have urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Leave a physical legacy to future generations, not just a record of programs and disbursements.

The team, now in Belgium, must isolate there for 21 days or risk being denied permission to come to Houston for the World Cup, an official said.

Scientists have planted American trees in China, Korea and elsewhere to attract hungry insects. Their hope is to identify the most damaging bugs before they cross the ocean.

It’s a holiday weekend, three days to ease from one seasonal mind-set into the next, even if it feels too soon.

The iconic actor on becoming a meme, a myth and larger than life.

Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.

President Trump continues to act like he’s politically all-powerful, even in the face of indications that he is not.

Residents who experienced attacks in recent days were shaken deeply by the conflict coming home to the capital region, the seat of the Kremlin’s power.

U.S. and Chinese officials have met and spoken publicly about differing priorities since the Trump-Xi summit concluded in Beijing last week.

South Korea's deputy PM tells CNBC there are concerns as to whether AI could worsen wealth gaps or lead to job losses.

SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Friday, a day after the company scrubbed plans before takeoff.

Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied $12 million in Thursday night previews, the lowest collection of advance tickets in franchise history.

Gabbard said she is leaving her post to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer.

Donald Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump, with whom he has five children. She disclosed this week that she has breast cancer.

President Trump droppped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the DOJ creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate alleged "lawfare" victims.

Despite President Donald Trump's demands for lower interest rates, markets are betting the Fed will stay on hold through most, if not all, of 2026.

Qualcomm is on a big run, powered by investor bullishness that the company will be at the center of a boom in AI devices.

The volatility in the bond market continued as new Fed chair Kevin Warsh was sworn in on Friday.

Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with NATO foreign ministers in Sweden, the focus is on the U.S. moving to reduce its military footprint in Europe.

The appeal marked the first significant update since the former British prince was arrested in February over allegations of misconduct while in office.

Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.

In an inter-peninsula match-up between women's teams that showed the limits of sports diplomacy, players from North Korea remained stone-faced — until they won.

The sweeping aid cuts have left the Democratic Republic of Congo struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak despite its extensive experience with the disease.

The blast in Shanxi province constitutes the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.

The Port of Dover said the new entry and exit system would be suspended, after travellers faced heavy queues while temperatures soared.

Midfielder Bruno Fernandes becomes the first Manchester United player to win the award since Nemanja Vidic in 2011.

James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who invested in the Equity for Punks scheme.

Two men were taken to a major trauma centre and the area around the palace gates was cordoned off.

After a whirlwind romance and quickfire wedding, she was mysteriously found dead in a bathtub in Ghana.

The Labour Party has said it is "deeply concerned" by Reform's vetting procedures.

Ukraine says it struck Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied region.

The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

Boxing world offer their predictions for Oleksandr Usyk's world title defence against Rico Verhoeven on Saturday.

U.S. Muslim pilgrims have been preparing for this year's Hajj against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire, tensions and uncertainty in the Iran war

A gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi, China, has killed at least 90 people, according to state media

Rubio's first official trip to India comes as Washington seeks to stabilise relations with Delhi

The mother of Jane Adetoro, Christina Walter and Rebecca Walter also died from drowning 16 years ago, their loved ones have revealed

The man was reported for ‘sounding an unauthorised audible warning instrument on a vehicle’

Travellers are facing long queues on what is expected to be one of the hottest days of the year so far

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a fire at a Russian oil terminal, according to officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region

Doubts grow whether Trump can translate tactical military successes into geopolitical win

Our community has criticised the chancellor’s new cost of living plans, arguing they’re too small to tackle Britain’s rising bills and household hardship

Around 400,000 children have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israel’s bombardment and invasion. As a shaky ceasefire is extended for 45 days, they show the toys they brought with them - and share their dreams to one day return home. Alex Croft reports