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People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything. Here's how the city is helping to navigating the evolving crisis, and what residents can do.

More companies are looking to Canada to build out hyperscale data centres meant to power AI, launching a debate over whether the facilities are a net benefit for the country. Here's a look at whether provinces and territories here are considering their own moratoriums.

RCMP Deputy Commissioner Lisa Moreland says there is "no evidence" to link Indian government officials to crimes committed by Indian gangs that were investigated by U.S. and Canadian law enforcement, including the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. That claim contradicts numerous past statements by other Canadian officials, including former prime minister Justin Trudeau and the RCMP's commissioner.

Taco Bell said on Thursday it had removed lettuce from one of its suppliers in some U.S. states, after reports said investigators linked the ingredient to an ongoing cyclosporiasis ‌outbreak that has sickened thousands of people in the country.

Starting today, Canadian parents who have set up Instagram's supervision feature for their teen will be notified if their child shows signs that they're in crisis. Kids, advocates and tech experts all say the feature is a step in the right direction, but that more work is needed to keep kids safe online.

Weeks after the American administration declined to extend the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, U.S. trade envoy signalled there's been little progress in negotiations between the two countries.

The founders of two community groups in Utah are suing Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News network, claiming the entrepreneur falsely accused them in multiple interviews of working for the Chinese government to stop a proposed data centre in their state.

The Mooseland Road wildfire in the Jacket Lake area of Halifax County was estimated at more than 300 hectares Thursday. Between 100 to 150 people are impacted by the evacuation order.

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, one of the most iconic pieces of film memorabilia, sold at auction for $3.75 million US (roughly $5.15 million Cdn), Heritage Auctions shared on Wednesday. The prop was constructed by Star Wars' makeup artist Stuart Freeborn, and includes the model-cast of actor Mark Hamill's hand that detached alongside it in the iconic scene.

Strikes also collapse tower at key Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman as standoff over Strait of Hormuz deepens

U.S. president used primetime address to renew calls for Congress to pass a law that would require new forms of identification for American voters

Opposition leader was mayor of Calgary for 11 years before switching to provincial politics

Elon Musk’s company says it will have to figure out what went wrong before making another attempt

At least 10 people have died in encounters with immigration agents since Trump launched his crackdown

Lettuce supplied to some locations by supplier Taylor Farms identified as a potential source of contamination in the cyclosporiasis outbreak

Prediction market Kalshi contacted federal regulators about bets allegedly made about what the president would say in public addresses

Mykhailo Fedorov had been credited with several battlefield successes during his six months in the post

In an open letter, four members of Congress said their constituents in Michigan were living under air quality alerts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets Thursday across Ukraine to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov is seen as an innovator of the country’s successful drone technology, but clashed with the traditional military establishment.

China executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.

Fender ​argues that the Harley Benton-brand guitars developed and sold by Thomann, one of ​its largest global retail partners, copy the classic Strat shape.

The EU said it will support innovation and diversity in the field by enabling fair access to AI features on Android devices and search engines.

Seyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.

Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'

Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.

Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.

Documents released by the Trump administration to support the president’s claims did not back up his most aggressive statements.

A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday.

For the country, Andy Burnham looks a lot like more of the same.

In demanding steps to address the integrity of voting, President Trump persisted in relitigating his 2020 election defeat while finding ways to cast doubt on the 2026 outcome.

Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”

Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expected to play out.

Conversations with economists, and people around him, shed light on how Andy Burnham might tackle entrenched challenges.

Federal officials worked with Michigan investigators to trace the outbreak to iceberg lettuce, which may also have gone to other vendors.

Drawings obtained by The New York Times show the columns called for additional steel plates, but engineers reviewing site photos said they appeared to be missing.

President Trump claimed that China had tried to acquire American voter data. Possessing such information would not allow votes to be manipulated.

BP and ConocoPhillips are set to announce billions of dollars of new investments in Iraq on Friday.

The declines followed another weak session for U.S. technology stocks, with the Nasdaq Composite falling 1.47% as semiconductor shares came under renewed pressure.

Oil prices rose Friday as investors weighed escalating threats between the U.S. and Iran.

European governments ramp up defense spending and book orders with the region's companies. 

Shares of Seven & i Holdings Co. jumped after a report said the company was looking to buy a stake in Poland's Zabka Group.

China will provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs, as well as develop AI cooperation with various blocs.

President Trump is doubling down on his 2020 election rigging claims, alleged Chinese interference, and on access to information via a new API product.

The update comes as analysts raise concerns about the prospect of global olive oil supplies swinging dramatically from one season to the next.

The IPO of India's largest asset manager closed on Thursday, drawing keen interest from institutional investors.

Trump also repeated his calls for the Republican-led Congress to pass the "SAVE America Act," a controversial election bill that lacks support to pass.

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

Tehran says the US strikes hit bridges, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Vahid Aberi, of Liverpool, is accused of the National Security Act offence.

England captain Harry Kane says the team are "missing that final piece of the jigsaw" and need to "find a way to get better" following defeat to Argentina.

Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.

Rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina, according to Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.

As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer.

As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer.

The US president accuses China of interfering in 2020 election.

From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

The catfish campaign continued for nearly four years across seven different platforms until Sasha got lawyers to track down her abuser

Dr Katherine Theodotou’s case has reached High Court

The London-listed business reported that retail revenues lifted by 5% to £455 million for the 13 weeks to June 27, compared with a year earlier

An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades on Friday heard arguments on how malpractices that had evaded regulatory oversight turned a small fire into a tragedy

Foot Anstey LLP says the ‘abuse’ puts Sean Stimson in contempt of court for breaching a previous court order

Rascal suffered a broken hip, fractured leg, shattered ankle and chest injuries after plunging from the 20-metre-high flat during the June heatwave

Vahid Aberi will appear in court on Friday

President Donald Trump claims newly-released documents show ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in the U.S. electoral system and that he was previously misled by 'deep state' actors within his own government

Seven killed after the US conducts fresh wave of airstrikes

The UK Government announced it had brought British Steel under public ownership to protect the ‘future of steel production’.