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Olivia Holdt scored twice and had an assist to lead Denmark to a 4-3 victory over Canada in a women's international soccer friendly on Monday at BMO Field in Toronto.

Breaking Bad actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died on Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.

Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed lethal injection last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Press.

Hackers raised the temperature of refrigerators and freezers at hundreds of French supermarkets to as high as 50 C overnight, causing fires ‌and spoiling food.

Catholics serving in the U.S. army should not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood ‌shooter Nidal Hasan that the Pentagon is planning to livestream in December, a prominent U.S. archbishop said on Monday.

Actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants, authorities said Monday.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand joined her counterparts in 28 other countries in a statement condemning Iran's attacks against them and vowing to take action against anyone acting on behalf of Tehran. The statement comes after the U.K. cited Iran's involvement in a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford airbase in Britain.

Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives have condemned a raid on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota congresswoman and frequent target of U.S. President Donald Trump's personal attacks. The raid comes just weeks ahead of U.S. midterm elections.

Ford government begins ripping up the first of about 19 kilometres of protected cycling routes Tuesday, and neighbours disagree over what comes next.

The Prime Minister said 'you can't build big things on fault lines' in his Thanksgiving video.

The idea from the U of T School of Cities could stabilize important violence-prevention measures

Parents ask if schools' scramble to balance classes can be avoided. Elsewhere in Canada, it often plays out differently.

Retired officer John Madeley Sr. and his son, a Toronto police constable, were charged in Project South.

Brad Bradford’s big — and sometimes controversial — swings on the campaign trail have been overshadowing Chow’s more modest proposals.

What to know about eligibility, payment amounts and how to apply.

Union official says about 90 employees are out and 80 more are expected this week, as Ottawa demands a plan within five days.

Downsview Park Merchants Market, the organizers of the 300-turkey giveaway, said it usually has boxes to spare.

As mayoral candidates trade accusations over policing and public safety, experts say the gap between data and fear isn't new.

So many factors making life harder for Iowans are working against the GOP ahead of the midterms

Carrefour said 80 of its supermarkets had been hit, while Monoprix said 5 per cent of its stores were affected

Calgary-born musician was awarded the prize for her body of work that straddles electronic and acoustic spheres

Russia has violated an energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, urging Washington to step in to ensure that Moscow abided by the terms of the putative agreement.

Brand has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault

Foreign ministries from almost 30 countries including Canada and U.S. condemned Iran’s attacks and vowed to take action against anyone acting on behalf of Tehran

Trump said on Friday that Russia will immediately supply more than 2.25 million barrels of diesel to US and global markets

The world’s only trillionaire has doled out more than US$276-million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress

Nearly three dozen journalists were detained for hours before being released, some were dragged and roughly handled by the police and their phones were seized

Police arrested six suspects earlier this month and four men have since been charged

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has continued to strike Ukraine's energy facilities after the U.S. President claimed there was an agreed ceasefire.

American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Memorial Prize in economics Monday.

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to have an operation this week to remove “a localized nodule” in his lung that was “detected at a very early stage.”

Ambassador Jean-Philippe Linteau says in a video posted on Sunday that anyone in Riyadh who encounters military debris should walk away and contact authorities.

A projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile hit the same terminal and killed 12 people.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he supports an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia announced by U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday.

Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks.

The eye of Hurricane Simon was just off the Pacific coast of Mexico early Sunday and was expected to move inland later in the day as an extremely powerful storm.

Saudi Arabia on Sunday kept its main international airport closed and moved Riyadh schools online as Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened new airstrikes across the kingdom.

The Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas spent nine days off the trail with what he and his campaign said was a bad case of the flu. His opponents fueled rumors, including one that spread widely before it was debunked.

The first 911 call from inside the prison was made at 8:40 p.m. It took about 30 minutes to verify its authenticity.

Mr. Mitte was born with cerebral palsy and brought his own experience of living with the disability to the role of Walter White Jr. on the Emmy-winning show.

An executive with the Republican super PAC that paid for the ad attacking Troy Jackson, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, blamed its vendor for running the ad in Oregon.

Rhenda Strub invited strangers to accompany her to Seattle Mariners games this season to help overcome the loneliness of grieving for her son’s death.

While seeking support from Hasidic leaders, the Republican candidate for governor, Bruce Blakeman, said Mayor Zohran Mamdani would not act if riots hit their community.

During a four-hour hearing, a federal judge demanded answers from the Trump administration about who authorized the removal of hundreds of trees at the East Potomac Golf Links.

President Trump’s surprise decision to suspend sanctions on Russian diesel fuel stunned Ukrainian and European officials, who were meeting with U.S. envoys at an exclusive golf club near Miami.

The search takes place within the 60-day window of the midterm elections, when the Justice Department has historically avoided such investigative steps related to political candidates.

With the Russians intensifying sabotage, arson and cyberattacks against European nations supporting Ukraine, NATO divulged a blueprint, in case of war, to deter the Kremlin.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pushed back against the idea of weakening the city-state's currency to boost competitiveness.

Plans to develop a gold trading hub in Hong Kong coincide with China's growing gold reserves.

The former Fox News personality Guilfoyle was previously engaged to the president's son, Donald Trump Jr.

Musk’s record midterm election spending comes as the Tesla and SpaceX CEO rebuilds his relationship with Trump and has business ties to the federal government.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."

The Minnesota Democrat, a Muslim who was born in Somalia, has been targeted for criticism in the past by President Donald Trump.

The S&P 500 has climbed almost 120% since its closing low on Oct. 12, 2022.

The Cleveland Fed president said that tighter monetary policy would be needed to bring down inflation.

The FAA warned U.S. airlines about flight risks over Saudi Arabia as Riyadh airport attacks disrupt travel and Delta weighs an Oct. 23 launch.

The only thing more expensive than health insurance is perhaps the costs of insuring shares of health insurers

The mixed signals expose a split in President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia, amid strain on energy markets.

Officials scrambled to clarify that Andy Burnham’s remarks did not mean the government rejected the outcome of the controversial 2016 referendum.

A powerful El Niño has cemented 2026’s place as the busiest year on record for storm activity in the eastern and central tropical Pacific Ocean.

Accounts of Leif Erikson’s voyage to present-day Canada were known to Europeans in Christopher Columbus’s time.

More than 300 were injured in Saturday's attack. President Donald Trump said he is weighing joining strikes on the Iranian-backed rebels.

Several Republicans objected to Trump's stance. “I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law, said Sen. Thom Tillis.

Pope Leo XIV said that the nodule was “detected at a very early stage and is well localized,” and that the surgery would be in the coming days.

After a tragedy, Harp’s brother, Preston, split from the family and “radicalized,” moving to Nicaragua to dedicate himself to the Sandinista cause.

An attack Saturday on the airport left several injured and forced the kingdom to temporarily suspend operations.

Many of today's papers cover the PM's comments on Brexit and the Daily Star writes of an alleged exorcism.

The settlement follows the largest group legal action brought by midwives in the UK, says union.

Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

Meeting travellers' expectations could be challenging, experts warn.

The Legally Blonde star is investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a flight from LA to New York.

Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

Coventry climb out of the relegation zone after ending their 25-year wait for a top-flight goal and victory in front of their own fans.

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Originally budgeted at $2 million for America 250 preparations, costs for the restoration project have since climbed past $16 million

Police say one person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

‘I’ve gotten 5 anti-Troy Jackson ads in the last 24 hours,’ an Oregon resident wrote on social media. ‘I choose to believe they mixed up Portlands’

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, South Yorkshire Police have said

The crash on A66 killed two police officers and five young men in the early hours of 22 August

Andy Burnham told MPs in the Commons it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ to ignore an opportunity to seek a new deal with the EU

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A council responsible for licensing Yorkshire Wildlife Park, where the man was killed by a tiger on Saturday, has started a health and safety investigation

The trillionaire is pumping millions into GOP campaigns after spending roughly $300M to get Trump elected

Harvey, 15, was stabbed to death in front of horrified children and teachers in 2025