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A Sapotaweyak Cree Nation mother says her 16-year-old daughter has "a long way to recovery" after suffering broken bones when a school bus crashed along an icy stretch of rural Manitoba highway on Tuesday.

High-end department store conglomerate Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday, in one of the largest retail collapses since the pandemic. It comes barely a year after a deal that brought Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus under the same roof.

An Ontario man has reached a settlement agreement with Boeing nearly seven years after six of his family members died in a plane crash. 

The mother of a resident of a care home west of Toronto says he was attacked by another resident while support workers from the facility remain on strike after almost two months. The attack comes after the death of another resident at the same facility in December.

2025 ranked as the third hottest year on record, barely behind the last two years, and one where regions of the world still saw dangerous and deadly heatwaves.

Dofasco and the federal government owe the city an explanation about what's actually happening with the decarbonization plans, says a Hamilton resident, as the changes raise more questions than answers.

The Dodge Charger Sixpack — made in Windsor, Ont. — has been named car of the year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Roughly three and a half years after an Ottawa man’s flight to Portugal was delayed by over 24 hours, the Ontario Superior Court has ordered Air Canada to pay Rejean Landry $15,000 in compensation.

Rory Linkletter, an Olympic marathon runner, tells The National about the moment he became the first Canadian to complete a half-marathon in less than an hour during a race in Houston, Texas.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday morning after Los Angeles police responded to a call reporting an assault involving a ride-hail driver, authorities said.

A red carpet lined with a military guard, a small girl offering flowers and no other fanfare marked the beginning of the first official visit of a Canadian prime minister to Beijing in more than seven years.

Menkes Developments says the project was cancelled due to insufficient funds.

Canada has been outspoken in its support to Greenland amid Trump's annexation rhetoric. Will Carney follow suit with Taiwan and China?

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection.

At least 27 people were killed and several dozen injured when a crane used in the construction of a high-speed rail network collapsed onto a moving train in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday.

The mayor said Tuesday her proposed 2026 budget's 2.2 per cent property tax hike does not come at the expense of renters and homeless Torontonians.

In “ABOUT FACE: The Betrayal by Saints, Syndicates and Self,” Rapinder (Rob) Sidhu writes about his work undercover in the Toronto-area in the post 9/11 era.

While Canadian farmers say they can no longer bear the Chinese counter-tariffs, the auto industry is keen to ensure the PM makes no concessions on tariffs for Chinese-made EVs.

Kevin Wilson made the world a smaller place in the simplest of ways, people who knew him said.

Rolan Sokolovski has submitted tax records to his ongoing bail hearing, detailing a Toronto jewelry business that declared paltry expenses and millions in sales — but almost no profit.

Reporter Hannah Natanson has covered Trump’s campaign to fire hundreds of thousands of federal workers

For decades, Africans uprooted by conflict had one country they know they can turn to. Now, as resources dwindle, tensions are climbing

Crash occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima, some 200 kilometres northeast of Bangkok, on a section of a planned high-speed rail project

Dozens of people were killed and injured when a train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane collapsed onto three carriages.

Venezuela's top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said Tuesday that over 400 people had been freed from prison as part of an ongoing release process, although rights groups say the real figure is much lower.

The Trump administration on Tuesday gave a formal green light to China-bound sales of Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chips, putting in place a rule that will likely kickstart shipments of the H200 despite deep concerns among China hawks in Washington.

High-end department store conglomerate Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday in one of the largest retail collapses since the pandemic, barely a year after a deal that brought Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus under the same roof.

Vance, Rubio set to meet Denmark’s foreign minister and his Greenlandic counterpart in Washington

Greenlanders, such as tour guide Casper Frank Moller, said Tuesday they hoped for a diplomatic solution ahead of Wednesday’s meeting in Washington between the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers and U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Greenland member of parliament Juno Berthelsen said diplomatic talks were needed for over a year.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed remarks from Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen after he reiterated Greenland's commitment to Denmark. Asked about the comments from PM Nielsen, Trump said, 'I don't know who he is ... But that's gonna be a big problem for him.'

A new poll suggests almost a third of Canadians say the United States might attempt "direct action" to take control of Canada, with a fifth of Americans agreeing.

U.S. President Donald Trump said “NATO should be leading the way for us to get it” and that otherwise Russia or China would — “AND THAT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!”

The advisory points to the arrest and detention by Iranian authorities of several individuals 'including foreign and dual nationals.'

That figure dwarfs the death toll from any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution.

It's been a long-term request of the premier as he looks to keep Ontario's struggling, fledgling electric vehicle industry intact.

The two-page bill would authorize Trump to 'take such steps as may be necessary' to annex Greenland and fast-track making the territory the 51st state.

On Monday, Indonesia and Malaysia became the first countries in the world to block Grok AI, citing concerns over non-consensual deepfakes.

Central banks around the world, including the Bank of Canada, are voicing their support for the U.S. Federal Reserve after the U.S. DOJ launched a criminal investigation.

The FBI said in the statement that it views swatting as a 'dangerous and disruptive crime' and warned that online anonymity is an illusion.

Court documents showed the broadcaster would argue that the court in Florida lacked personal jurisdiction in the case because it did not broadcast the spliced speech in the state.

Neko Health, backed by the Spotify founder Daniel Ek, plans to open in New York this spring.

The treaty that created NATO did not contemplate an attack by one ally on another. A seizure of Greenland by President Trump would test the endurance of the mutual-defense pact.

The prime minister is seeking new markets for Canadian goods and to mend relations with China after years of deep acrimony between the two nations.

In Minneapolis and other cities where federal agents have led immigration crackdowns, residents have formed loose networks to track and protest them.

The parent company of Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman struggled with debt, designers and customers in recent years.

The president’s assertion of unlimited authority is a total rejection of popular sovereignty and the logic of the Constitution.

In “A Private Life,” the actress takes on her first solo lead role in which she speaks fluent French, but her French connection goes all the way back to childhood.

Many indicators appear to suggest that the United States is growing despite tariffs, not because of them.

It is exceedingly rare, even in investigations of classified disclosures, for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.

A visit to Greenland reveals a swirl of feelings as people nervously await talks with the Trump administration about the island’s future.

Logistics experts tell CNBC that freight shipping container trade could see a bump if the Supreme Court rules President Trump's IEEPA tariffs are illegal.

The high-stakes meeting comes shortly after Greenland and Denmark's leaders portrayed a united front against Trump's takeover threats.

European central bankers said an "obedient" Fed under White House control would be "extremely grave" for global financial stability.

Saks Global, which also owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for bankruptcy protection after running out of cash.

Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, has been a beneficiary of the industry's recent tail winds.

The prospect of another ally falling in the Middle East will be a worrying one for Moscow, particularly after it has seen other alliances collapse recently.

Under CEO Jane Fraser, Citigroup is in the midst of a restructuring, selling off parts of its overseas operations.

Supreme Court arguments on Jan. 21 will likely be the next big development for the central bank's quest to maintain independence.

President Donald Trump's international interventions may all come down to one thing: China and its dominance of critical minerals.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defended the Fed's independence amid the probe of Powell by Trump's DOJ, echoing Republicans' criticisms.

The Pentagon has begun removing troops and equipment from al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, echoing measures taken before U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Diplomats from Denmark and Greenland had originally requested the meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after provocative statements from the president.

More than 30 people were killed and dozens injured when the crane collapsed onto an express train carrying nearly 200 people, Thai officials said.

After a four-year hiatus, conservationists in New Zealand are relieved that the flightless kākāpo is once again breeding. Fewer than 300 of the parrots exist.

Russia’s Belgorod is experiencing the power and heat outages that are normally inflicted by Russian forces on neighboring Ukraine.

Amid a lethal crackdown against anti-government protests, Iran’s opposition and its most prominent leader, Reza Pahlavi, face differences within their own ranks.

The release marks the first known instance of U.S. citizens being freed since President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. It was unclear how many were released.

The apparent endgame in Caracas, which has seen Trump sideline Venezuela’s pro-democratic opposition, may be a cautionary tale for Iran’s protesters.

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency estimated Tuesday that more than 2,000 people have been killed since demonstrations began on Dec. 28.

Iranians across the country have taken to the streets at great risk, facing a violent government crackdown.

Officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.

The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.

Residents and workers in the area have been told to close their windows and doors.

The musician discovered a "historic underpayment" after being sued in London's High Court.

Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment as manager - is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?

The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.

French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.

The government starts appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara.

Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.

Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.

Former Labour home secretary Lord Blunkett says scheme was doomed to ‘run into the sand’ because PM ‘failed to make the case’ for it

The average social security check is $2,071

Eight crews are in attendance tackling the fire

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust figures show that at the end of August, 664 patients were waiting longer than 62 days to confirm a cancer diagnosis, or rule it out, and begin treatment

A child was located by police in an abandoned car after it had been stolen when her mother left it running with the keys inside.

Trump has warned that “one way or another, we’re going to have Greenland” ahead of crunch White House meeting

Larry the cat tripped up a photographer as he exited Downing Street following Polish president Karol Nawrocki's meeting with Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday, 13 January.

The home secretary has declared that she will change the law to give her the powers to dismiss the chief constable of West Midlands police

‘We’re not going to back down. They must act,’ the prime minister said

The island’s strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates