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After more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies. So, is this the most controversial World Cup? We talk to experts to get a sense of how this year's decisions have affected the tournament.

From Chornobyl's endangered wild horses to bird nests made of drone cables, modern warfare is reshaping fragile ecosystems along Ukraine’s front lines.

Experts says good sleep is vital for your physical and mental health — and sleeping separately doesn’t have to destroy the intimacy in your relationship.

Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello was suspended for one game by the WNBA for an inappropriate comment she used during a game against the Atlanta Dream on Friday.

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal authorities on Saturday in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Environment Canada has lifted a red tornado warning that, at one point, affected three counties in central Alberta.

Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappe surpassed Lionel Messi's career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals on Saturday.

A statue honouring the 1992 and 1993 World Series champion Toronto Blue Jays has been unveiled outside of Rogers Centre.

While hazy skies and poor air quality continue to impact a wide swath of Canada and the U.S., forecasts show conditions are expected to improve in time for the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.

Hemingway experts gather this month in Toronto, where he once lived. He might have changed Canadian literature forever if he stayed. Here's why he didn't.

The ban is set to expire on Jan. 1 and a government briefing note suggests that extending it in the usual way would be a process that tends to take about 18 months.

In total 19 ancestors have been confirmed at the site, and they have all been returned to their original resting place.

At least a dozen charges previously laid against the Project South accused are not included in new indictments.

The famed writer's style and preoccupations came to the fore at the Star, but only slowly.

The great writer left Toronto more than a century ago, but some places with meaningful ties to him are still around.

From the new book "The Solo Honeymoon: A Brief Beautiful True Love Story."

Argentina is seeking its fourth title, Spain its second — and could become the first nation to simultaneously hold the World Cup crowns in both men's and women's soccer.

In a city where shootings are statistically declining, psychological scars can reveal another measure of violence that can't be counted in police data alone.

In this week's mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on Kawhi Leonard, the battle for playing time between Nate Bittle and Jamarion Sharp and more.

The dual U.S. and British citizens moved to Romania in 2016 and were arrested there in 2022, accused of participating in schemes to lure women for sexual exploitation

Ukraine says it targeted logistics warehouses and an oil depot in Russia’s Moscow and Tambov regions

Weeklong campaign of traded strikes across the Middle East come as an interim deal seeking to find an end to the war has collapsed

Set to launch in two stages in 2028, the Tianwen-3 mission could help shed light on life not only on the planet once thought to be dead, but on our own

Announcement comes a day after Nenshi, who won the seat in a byelection last year, announced he will run in Calgary in the next election

Smoke has created an ‘incalculable’ expense for the U.S., President says

Stadium renos are expected to be complete by 2028

Taylor Farms is the supplier of cyclospora-contaminated produce, source says, but other businesses could be at risk

Mourners were attending a funeral in the central Gaza Strip on Friday for a person killed by another Israeli strike when the attack occurred

Former Greater Manchester mayor will be sworn in on Monday to replace departing PM Keir Starmer

Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.

Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in November 2024.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell in five U.S. states.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning.

The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.

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.

On Saturday, Ukraine hit two warehouses in Russia in strikes that killed at least eight people and injured 62.

Amid anxiety over how the United States would welcome the world, cities like Lawrence, Kan., and Boston threw open their doors. The bonds forged are still visible on the streets.

A.I. plays on our heartstrings, manipulating the systems in our brains that bond us to other people.

Political campaigns have something new to worry about these days: unflattering or incomplete information produced by A.I. programs when voters ask questions about candidates.

I was drawn to and worried about this sort of therapy — maybe there were dangers in stirring things up.

A little-known federal office spent decades investigating potential discrimination by government contractors — until it was stopped by the Trump administration.

Prosecutors have fled the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago, angry about the cases they’ve been told to bring against protesters and immigrants.

A London-based research group has invoked a now-defunct European pact on coal and steel to suggest forming a coalition of countries that would share control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Longtime leaders and advocates in minority districts fear that victories by the Democratic Socialists of America in gentrifying neighborhoods could mean political erasure.

It’s a vibe shift.

Centcom says it hit Iran's coastal surveillance and air defense facilities a day after two U.S. troops were killed in an Iranian strike on Jordan.

The automotive industry's increasing use of over-the-air technology makes it more susceptible to cyberattacks, analysts say.

One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.

Yona Sahar, founder of Locksmith Girl of NYC, spent two years learning the trade. Now, she runs her own business while working around the clock.

Morgan Stanley forecasts that K-beauty sales in the U.S. can reach approximately $4 billion in 2026.

Investment firms are readying for an era with less public commentary from the U.S. central bank. Some are relying on AI for an edge.

Warren Buffett tells CNBC that Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein didn't drive his termination of donations.

Chantel Henry lives with her husband and two kids in Trinidad. She says living there has made her American Dream more affordable.

Startups are testing GLP-1 treatments for overweight cats while pet-food giants are leaning into longevity products as owners spend more on animal health.

The high price for the garment is a sign that collectors are looking to bid on artifacts and collectibles from the artificial intelligence boom.

The incoming prime minister takes office Monday with little foreign policy background and daunting global challenges to confront.

The attacks mark the eighth consecutive day that U.S. forces have bombed Iran. The latest fatalities pushed the American military death toll from the conflict to 16.

The smoke pouring into the U.S. made Detroit, Chicago and D.C. among the world's most polluted major cities as of early Friday.

The White House did not respond to questions about what legal mechanism he would use to impose the tariffs or how the administration would calculate the rate of the levies.

The attacks on Iran’s infrastructure came on the sixth consecutive day of U.S. strikes. A retaliatory attack by Iran caused damage to a power and desalination plant in Kuwait.

Around 100 million people could experience unhealthy air this week. These simple tips will help protect your health.

Meanwhile Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Burnham is a "people pleaser", ahead of him becoming prime minister on Monday.

US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait.

The Crown Prosecution Service says it has requested their extradition from the US, while their lawyer says they are innocent.

Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.

Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.

The vessel capsized between Georgetown and Port Kaituma, with 53 people so far rescued.

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 34th World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance?

One death is reported in what President Zelensky calls "one of the most massive ballistic attacks" on Ukraine's capital.

Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.

Three Russian tankers also hit, Zelensky says

Mr Burnham has promised to be a leader in ‘all places’ as Britain’s next prime minister

Thames Water’s chief executive Chris Weston has called for urgent clarity from the prime minister-in-waiting over his plans for the sector

A Tanzanian-flagged tanker has been hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen, security sources and local officials confirmed on Sunday.

7,000 properties around Tunbridge Wells have low pressure, intermittent supply, or no water at all

Wetherspoons is expected to report further sales growth when it provides a fourth quarter trading update on Wednesday July 22.

Boss of Rome’s main airport says aspects of the system need to be fixed ‘urgently’

Iran’s supreme leader warns US will receive ‘unforgettable lessons’ if it keeps attacking country

Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side

Jingye Group, the former owner of British Steel, has demanded compensation from the U.K. government for investment losses after the company's nationalization last week