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Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree accused U.S. tech giants of "misinterpreting" his lawful access bill, which promises to give police and spies faster access to Canadians' information during investigations, as the proposed legislation faces growing backlash south of the border.

The federal government and the Alberta government are nailing down a deal on industrial carbon pricing, largely considered Canada's most important policy for driving down harmful greenhouse gas pollution.

Gunshots broke out at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people ran for cover after a top politician wanted by the International Criminal Court said his arrest was imminent and security forces entered the building.

From UFOs to missing scientists, fringe ideas and conspiracy theories have come to the forefront during U.S. President Donald Trump’s second administration. This week, Washington correspondents Katie Simpson, Paul Hunter and Willy Lowry dig into the long history of conspiracy theories intersecting with American politics.

Crews fighting to contain a fire threatening homes mere kilometres from the community of Whitecourt are bracing for gusting winds Wednesday that could fan the flames.

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the Artemis II astronauts to Ottawa Wednesday telling them their recent trip around the moon has served as an inspiration for the whole country.

The PWHL will add expansion teams in Hamilton and Las Vegas ahead of next season, the latest step in the league's rapid expansion plan. The league announced the two cities on Wednesday.

Brad Gushue was named high-performance director for USA Curling on Wednesday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Craig Berube on Wednesday after two seasons. New general manager John Chayka says the decision was tied to an organizational reset and a desire for a fresh start, while praising Berube's leadership and professionalism.

The new Leafs front office, led by GM John Chayka and senior executive adviser Mats Sundin, made the decision.

Before Trump began slapping taxes on Chinese imports in 2018, the average U.S. tariff on China stood at 3.1%. They're currently still at almost 48%.

A recent study examined patterns of homelessness, shelter service use and mortality in the city.

But Murdaugh won’t be getting out of prison. The 57-year-old pleaded guilty to stealing around $12 million from his clients and currently is serving a 40-year federal sentence.

If a federal election were held today, here's how the vote breakdown would look for each party, according Vox Pop Labels models.

George executive chef Lorenzo Loseto on where he eats in Toronto when he’s off the clock.

Philippine authorities tried to arrest Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, a former national police chief who enforced Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drug efforts in which thousands of suspects were killed from 2016 to 2018.

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence.

The Tragically Hip announced Live July 22 – August 20, 2016 — with performances from their final Man Machine Poem Tour — will be released on August 21.

Privatization’s inglorious history helps explain why the Ontario government now insists it is not privatizing water and wastewater services. The problem, however, is that, in effect, it is.

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa is charged with the crime against humanity of murder of ‘no less than 32 persons’ when he led the national police force under Duterte

Authorities dismiss any link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on another vessel

Prosecutors didn’t immediately say if they planned to retry Murdaugh for the murders in light of his long sentence for financial crimes

Erik Fleming, the fourth defendant to be sentenced in the case, was the first to plead guilty

Incubation can last about six weeks, and crew, passengers and people in contact with them have been quarantined in several European countries

‘Connie’ will centre on the Corleone family member played by Talia Shire, sister of director Francis Ford Coppola

In a speech to lawmakers laced with all the pomp that accompanies the ceremonial opening of Parliament, the king said the U.K.'s energy policy, defence and national security would be tested as it deals with the fallout from the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The question is whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be around to implement the measures in the speech and, even if he remains in post, whether he will have the authority to push his proposals through.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer aimed to reassert his authority over his Labour Party on Wednesday as his government unveiled 37 bills for the next parliamentary session, including legislation to bolster economic growth and national security. The King's Speech - delivered by the monarch but written by government ministers - comes after almost a quarter of Starmer's lawmakers called on him to resign following poor local election results last week.

The Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday, with stars on the red carpet including Demi Moore, Stellan Skarsgård, Jane Fonda and Tyrese Gibson, along with director Peter Jackson, who was given an honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony.

King’s Speech overshadowed by speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief who was the main enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody 'war on drugs,' faces charges of crimes against humanity.

The rise in cases seems to have occurred on May 9 following embarkation in Liverpool on England's northwest coast, the company told Global News.

In April, global oil supply shrank by 1.8 million barrels a day, with the total losses since February amounting to 12.8 million barrels of oil lost every day, the IEA said.

The French passenger hospitalized in Paris has a severe form of the disease that has caused life-threatening lung and heart problems, said Dr. Xavier Lescure.

The meat of the summit won't happen until Thursday, when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks and a formal banquet.

Roy says Turmel will remain detained inside Rome’s Regina Coeli prison while extradition proceedings continue.

Ukraine has talked about signing export deals with other countries to supply them with the advanced drone technology it has refined since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Defence Minister David McGuinty is also visiting Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates this week, to talk about how Canada fits into regional security.

Calbee, which has the largest share of Japan's domestic snack market, said the move was aimed at maintaining stable shipments amid supply disruptions.

'But of course, the situation could change. Given the long incubation period of the virus, it's possible we may see more cases in the coming weeks,' the director of the WHO said.

Politicians are fighting viciously for power, said Shane Massey, leader of the State Senate. “To what end?” he asked, warning of eroding fundamental American values. “I’m voting no.”

The relationship between the two leaders is marked just as much by mistrust and confrontation as it is by niceties.

The woman, who was a passenger on the MV Hondius, was breathing with the help of an artificial lung, officials in Paris said.

Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, but the choice of a ceremonial leader suggests China is trading symbolism for substance.

In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said moves to allow the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.

Jonathan Haidt, a professor, says that colleges shield students from challenging ideas. But student leaders said he does not represent their values.

With affordable housing in extremely high demand, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration announced plans to reduce red tape and get people into those apartments faster.

Representative Kevin Kiley, independent of California, became the 218th signature on a petition to force action on an aid bill to Ukraine. The vote could come as soon as the end of May.

The sound of gunshots, apparently from inside the chamber, was broadcast on live television as a senator in the Philippines, who was an ally of the former leader Rodrigo Duterte, faced arrest.

The decision, in which judges cited jury interference by a court clerk, upends one of America’s highest-profile homicide cases.

The president landed in the Chinese capital for a highly anticipated summit with Xi Jinping.

Starmer's leadership is under pressure, sparking concern in the bond market.

European stocks bucked the negative sentiment seen in Tuesday's session by closing higher on Wednesday.

Alibaba on Wednesday said its core profitability plunged in the March quarter amid heavy investments in tech and e-commerce.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has alighted on resetting relations with Europe as a way of reviving his flagging popularity.

Musk has accused Altman and another OpenAI co-founder of trying to "steal a charity"

U.K. gilts and bonds faced heavy selling pressure in response to the latest 'Starmer drama', as the prime minister faced down rivals ahead of the King's Speech.

The U.S. chipmaker executive was not included in earlier lists of business leaders participating in President Donald Trump's trip to China this week.

The producer price index was expected to increase 0.5% in April, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Months-old Ineffable Intelligence announced a record $1.1 billion seed round in April.

Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.

The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

As Putin imposes Iran-style controls, citing security concerns, many Russian fear losing their connection to the global internet.

European partners question viability of a Trump plan to arm Ukraine as weeks of war with Iran deplete U.S. supplies of critical weapons.

The climatic phenomenon is expected to return this year, but a lot has changed since what might have been the worst environmental disaster in human history.

In another shift, nearly 2 in 3 of those removed since January 2025 do not have criminal records.

The measures will target Israeli settlers and organizations and Hamas members, the bloc’s chief diplomat said.

A cluster of cases aboard the ship have been linked to a type of hantavirus found in Argentina that can spread from person to person, the World Health Organization said.

The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.

Q Manivannan, originally from India, is on a student visa which is due to expire at the end of the year.

The Princess of Wales travels to Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

England director of cricket Rob Key said Ollie Robinson is "one of the best bowlers in the world" after ending the Sussex seamer's two-year international exile.

The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.

Valdo Calocane's brother, Elias, told a public inquiry he felt "powerless" when it came to his illness.

Brighton beach is closed after police launch inquiry into what they describe as a "tragic incident".

"Not in a million years" did Daniel Levy believe Tottenham would be fighting for Premier League survival after he stepped down as executive chairman.

Former wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor named England's fielding coach, making her the first woman to coach an England side in a major sport.

Ap Iorwerth said it was not just a change in administration but a change of approach for governing Wales.

Angela Madden, chair of the Waspi campaign, said ‘we will not be ignored, and we will not give up this fight’

Even President Donald Trump has said the cost to attend this year’s World Cup is too high

Dr Stephen Kornfeld was on the cruise ship as a passenger but offered his services when people became sick

A paedophile who faked a severe disability to avoid being prosecuted for child abuse was caught out by CCTV.

The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay up to as much as $15,000 in bonds if they're confirmed World Cup ticket holders

The health secretary is expected to trigger a formal leadership contest later this week

The bureau has reportedly assembled a team to investigate the president’s critics while DOJ launches sweeping probe

Exclusive: Cost of living is the nation’s top concern, government warned

The vultures ‘produce voluminous amounts of noxious excrement,’ which is damaging homes and cars below, the Town of Hillsborough’s petition states

The fine print says there is no binding contract or guaranteed inventory of the delayed Trump Mobile smartphone, and that pricing, features and release dates can change at any time