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With fuel prices more than doubling since the war in the Middle East began, one of the main places Canadians may feel the war's impact is air travel. The head of the International Energy Agency says Europe has ‘maybe six weeks or so [of] jet fuel left.’ CBC’s Ashley Fraser speaks to travel experts about what to expect over the next few months.

As the Ottawa River flood waters generally stabilize, one of the major cities along its shoreline says more than 100 residents have requested help from the Red Cross, while several hundred buildings remain at risk.

The provincial government has agreed to write a cheque for $45.8M to help compensate those who were abused at Catholic-run institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a judge expected to approve the tentative settlement on Friday in St. John's.

Conservatives say the Liberals are trying to "stack the deck" by moving to seize control of House committees, and are proposing to leave three oversight committees intact.

The team's decision will likely give future whistleblowers confidence to come forward like the women who spoke out against the receiver's behaviour, advocates say.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration reports a near-miss incident involving an Air Canada jet at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday.

Former Red Scorpions gang leader Jamie Bacon was sentenced to 18 years in prison in September 2020 for the so-called 'Surrey Six' murders, but only had five years and seven months of it left after credit for time served.

The bound volume of 37 love letters, some handwritten, is worth $2.75 million. But Romantic scholars say its value is greater than money.

A Montreal affordable housing building in NDG is facing severe bed bug, rodent and cockroach infestations. The NDG Community Council is asking the public to help as it funds fumigation and repairs.

Cutting fossil fuels and ramping up renewable energy may look like a slow and difficult transition, but there are countries around the world providing examples of how it can be done – and the benefits. Here's how Uruguay, Kenya and Pakistan built up their clean electricity capacity.

Lessons and tests, created by TVO, will cover topics such as interest rates, taxes, and debt, and will count for 5% of final grade in career studies.

Mayor Olivia Chow said the ban is necessary because Jet Skis pose a danger to beachgoers.

As Premier Doug Ford announces his $28.9-million executive jet has been returned to Bombardier, NDP Leader Marit Stiles has asked the auditor general to probe the controversial transaction.

At High Park, the cherry blossoms will reach the stage of peak bloom anywhere from late April to early May.

Frank Stronach, who is 93, is currently awaiting the judge's decision following his first trial in Toronto. That decision is due on June 19.

Canada-U.S Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Canada has already met some U.S. demands for concessions and will deal with others during negotiations where Canada says there will have to be give-and-take from the Americans too.

Is Union Station the only logical choice? This and six more creative solutions from Star readers.

Toronto council today and tomorrow is expected to tackle jets at Billy Bishop airport, Jet Skis along the waterfront and lifting a moratorium on hot dog vendors.

In his new memoir, "The High Road: Confessions of a Homicide Cop," Hank Idsinga talks about racism, leadership and the biggest cases of his career.

Mayor Olivia Chow and other city officials had long promised the 22-day soccer-themed festival would be free, but in April staff put forward an unexpected plan to charge $10 general admission.

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway, after U.S. President Donald Trump called off attacks indefinitely with no sign of peace talks restarting.

A newborn pudu fawn – one of the world’s tiniest deer species – has arrived at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Native to South America, pudus are famously petite, growing to just 13 to 17 inches tall as adults – about knee‑high to humans.

Uncertainty over the future of the standoff with the U.S. prevailed in Tehran on Wednesday, hours after a decision by the U.S president to extend a ceasefire while keeping a naval blockade in place.

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after the plane nearly collided with an American Airlines jet on Monday

Thousands of students continue their studies from tents or the ruins of homes: ‘It is our message of defiance and resilience’

Pope Leo has spent ten days visiting four African countries, a trip that began amid criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. But as the pontiff made clear at the start of the tour, he was not silent on the messages he wanted to spread.

Researchers found this was more common in groups of monkeys that consumed more food from tourists, including chocolate, crisps and ice cream

Law also tightens controls on vaping, including banning sales of vaping and nicotine products to under‑18s and restricting advertising

Pope tells inmates ‘you are not alone’ during prison visit in Equatorial Guinea, one of several African nations that have been paid millions to receive migrants deported from U.S.

Pope Leo on Tuesday warned against the misuse of knowledge while inaugurating a new campus of the National University of Equatorial Guinea, calling on educators and students to pursue learning in service of truth and the common good.

The U.K. Parliament has passed a bill that will permanently outlaw sales of tobacco products, including cigarettes, to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009.

The attacks were carried out by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, according to Iranian media, which reported that the force seized two of the ships.

Michael Kovrig said Ottawa's new China strategy is a 'risky play' that will not be viewed well by Washington and could threaten trade talks.

A Canadian woman was killed in the shooting, four people were injured by gunfire and two were injured by falls, according to the Mexico State Secretariat of Security.

If the U.S.-led war in Iran continues, the protracted conflict 'could trigger a cascade of effects similar to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis,' according to the FAO.

The family of 38-year-old Windsor, Ont. resident Hassan Haidar says an Israeli drone shot him in the head during its ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino, the former CEO of X, were summoned for 'voluntary interviews' with Paris prosecutors following a search at the French premises of X.

A Canadian witness said she narrowly avoided being caught in the shooting herself after deciding to turn back from climbing the Pyramid of the Moon moments before.

During his speech, Charles credited his mother for her long-standing cultural and social influence and the enduring impact of her service.

The police confirmed they have asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for arresting Bang Si-Hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairman of Hybe.

As many as 30 others were treated at a hospital and at the scene after a “chemical release” of hydrogen sulfide at a plant in Nitro, W.Va., the authorities said.

Kevin M. Warsh, at his confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve, sought to dispel concerns that he would cut interest rates to please President Trump.

Traffic in the strait has all but halted as Iran renews its attacks, striking two vessels on Wednesday. More than 300 ships linked to Iran have passed through the strait since the war began.

The Los Angeles police sought to keep the findings secret for months as they investigated the singer D4vd, who was charged this week with the murder of the teenager.

The former Georgia state lawmaker was an advocate for issues that affected Black communities. He drew attention for his refusal to exit politics amid health problems.

The bureau said it is not pursuing a case, but the scrutiny is an example of the Trump administration weighing whether to criminalize routine news gathering.

Promoters of free birthing reject any type of medical intervention during pregnancy or delivery. The movement has been trending on social media, but critics warn it poses serious risks.

Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade.

The fires are also causing poor air quality, expected to last into at least Thursday, for a corner of the Southeast.

Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.

Tesla's stock has underperformed all of its megacap peers so far this year as global competition ramps up in the electric vehicle market.

The United Arab Emirates has engineered one of the world's most resilient travel and tourism economies. This Mideast war may be its biggest rebound test.

U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension to the ceasefire with Iran.

Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is still way below normal levels before the war when more than 100 vessels crossed daily.

But Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave warned Wednesday that such a recalculation might not pan out as the former Fed governor hopes.

Oil prices rose Wednesday after Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it seized two container ships as they tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

The White House on Tuesday said the UAE had not requested a currency swap line.

Rivian Automotive on Wednesday said it has started production of its new R2 all-electric vehicle for customers at its plant in Normal, Illinois.

Instead of focusing on those numbers, investors are spooked by signs of a softening property insurance market, with competition increasing and rates declining.

The Trump administration is preparing to rescue ailing budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

The Pentagon assessment, shared in a classified briefing for lawmakers, suggests gasoline and oil prices could remain elevated through the midterm elections.

The move, affecting about $500M in proceeds from Iraqi oil sales, comes as Washington pushes for a new prime minister who will dismantle Iranian-aligned militias.

The chief opponent of the loan, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, lost his campaign for reelection this month.

Iran seized two container ships in the contested strait, state media said, further complicating diplomatic efforts to end the war that began Feb. 28.

The announcement came as talks set to take place between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Pakistan were postponed amid uncertainty about the broad strokes of a deal.

The capture of the tanker ship Tifani follows a Trump administration directive to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in smuggling Iranian oil.

A Chinese government probe of a Meta-acquired company, Manus AI, reveals what tech workers see as a new red line.

The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.

The change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation’s pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.

The British prime minister appears to be in the sharpest peril of his 21 months in office, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite red flags.

Two men are held over an alleged plan to commit arson at a site connected to the Jewish community.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were among the actors who appeared on the red carpet.

Thirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.

Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".

Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.

Chelsea sack head coach Liam Rosenior after losing five consecutive Premier League matches without scoring for the first time since 1912.

What effect has the Mandelson saga had on the PM’s relationship with the civil service?

Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

A total of nine arrests have been made in relation to the alleged conspiracy

Court rulings are bolstering mandates to display the Ten Commandments in public schools in the U.S. as supporters push to expand the role of religion in classrooms

Laure Lee Yourex claimed she registered her dog Maya Jean in order to ‘expose flaws’ in the state’s voting system

Iranian officials claimed that Trump was ‘misled by fake news’

CSX railroad’s profit jumped 25% in the first quarter as the railroad hauled 3% more shipments and cut its expenses

The dismembered body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, was discovered in the trunk of an apparently abandoned car belonging to the 21-year-old musician last September

The ESA passed 355-4 in the House of Representatives in 1973

The German company that owns Lufthansa Airlines and other European carriers says it plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights through October as the Iran war drives up oil prices and deepens worries that some countries may run low on jet fuel

It seems so illogical

The Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort and relatives of U.S. service members stuck in Qatar to a third country