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As the U.S. midterm elections approach, intelligence analysts warn that the United States and Israel are preparing for a devastating third round of direct military conflict with Iran. Experts caution that the region is locked in a dangerous, open-ended war of attrition.

The deaths of six belugas at Marineland have raised questions about the impact of the transfers on their health and well-being and whether they were fit to travel. But was there ever a better option for the last captive whales and dolphins in Canada?

The Dignity is one of nearly 50 commercial vessels that maritime analysts say have been attacked in the Black Sea in October alone. The strikes are part of an escalating conflict that has brought much of the traffic through the key shipping corridor to a halt and prompted NATO to step up maritime security, including by deploying more patrol boats and radar.

Billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are claiming that we can expect big cities with millions of people on the moon, but a new study found that that may not be possible, so don’t start packing just yet.

Beside Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's own political future, the most unresolved questions raised by her referendum concern immigration.

Trevor Megill struck out Jonny DeLuca with runners on second and third to wiggle out of a ninth-inning jam as the Milwaukee Brewers escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series.

Four soldiers were killed and 39 injured on Oct. 17 when a fire that began during a training exercise on an anti-grenade launching range was picked up by fierce winds.

Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 40 others, authorities said.

Edward Dubrovsky, a Toronto-area cybersecurity exec arrested by the FBI amid a high-profile hacking probe, colluded with cybercriminals to extort money from his own clients, according to explosive allegations laid out by U.S. prosecutors.

The President’s immigration crackdowns and xenophobic rhetoric have alienated Latinos and Somalis here and across the country

Associate status will take on real significance only if real money for real projects is committed

Globe reporters have travelled down the Mississippi River to better understand how Americans will be voting

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Washington has offered assistance and resources to help support the recovery of soldiers affected by traumatic burns

Lawsuit signals the willingness of the Trump administration to contest the results of the Nov. 3 midterm elections

A gunman firing from a vehicle in a Paris suburb Friday killed one person and wounded several others, including a 12-year-old girl, in what French authorities suspect may have been a racially motivated attack.

Prime Minister Jafar Hassan says the attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak was a result of terrorist ideology and blind extremism

One person was killed and five were injured after a gunman opened fire at a petrol station, a medical centre and a children’s playground in Trappes

Runoff vote pits the incumbent against the son of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro

The move would be offset by tariffs on other products, according to a White House fact sheet

The rescue was caught on camera as Will Murray was reporting on the heavy rainfall and flooding in Australia when a man drove his car through the floodwaters.

The U.S. designated helium as a critical material on Friday as the global supply is at risk of disruption, according to the Energy Department.

Minister Nuñez said the shootings happened at three separate locations in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière, near Paris, and that they took less than 15 minutes in total.

'My sincerest hope is that justice will be fully served and that the priority remains the safety and protection of innocent children,' Meghan Markle said in a statement.

Western Australia Police said it was alleged that the man made 'verbal threats while in possession of an improvised martial arts weapon (nunchucks).'

Drops for stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry are dragging markets down worldwide on Thursday, while oil prices hit their highest levels since May amid the Iran war.

The Canadian government’s chief information officer says there’s no sign a massive global website coding vulnerability has led to federal information being compromised.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that more than 10 million people in the US and Canada have set up Muse accounts in a month and a half and growth remained strong.

Iranian state television reported the claims about the latest attacks on ships, which the Associated Press couldn't independently confirm.

Pope Leo, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed last week in the first major health event of his 17-month pontificate, which confirmed he had lung cancer.

We’ve plunged fully into fall, complete with cozy scarves and puffy vests. Why not venture into the woods?

The Democratic nominee for governor on her appeal to MAGA voters and her refusal to engage in the “culture wars.”

Looters ravaged a storied commercial avenue in France’s second-largest city. Its merchants fear that more unrest could follow.

The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s brutal spot targeting his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race showed that even in the Trump era, a political attack can be seen as going too far.

Chemical plants and other industrial facilities had been required to curb their toxic emissions. A New York Times investigation shows how they got out of it.

The president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that spew cancer-causing gases. Then his appointees worked to gut the regulations altogether.

In states like Florida, officers who hand out fishing citations and inspect produce have been deputized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expanding the reach of President Trump’s deportation campaign.

Election officials across the state received letters from the agency saying if they fail to comply, they “risk significant federal scrutiny.”

The Roman Catholic archdiocese might now avoid bankruptcy by reaching a settlement with 1,300 people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders.

The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.

French unrest pushed bond yields to a 24-year high as investors weigh budget, growth and sectors risks ahead of more protests.

Customer service can be a "really, really difficult job." Will AI make it easier — or cause even more headaches?

Sen. Susan Collins announced Canada was dropping Canadian tariffs, but the White House later said it was "replacing" the ones removed from the list.

With SpaceX imposing speed limits on Starlink in Ukraine and hampering military operations, Kyiv is looking for alternatives.

There are two Dan Sullivans on the ballot in the Senate race in Alaska. The DOJ says that fact could help Democratic nominee Mary Peltola defeat both of them.

Since last week, Ukraine has reported restrictions on Starshield, a version of SpaceX's Starlink, hampering its military operations against Russia.

Democrats have worked to contrast economic hardship with President Trump's surging net worth and his family's lucrative business dealings.

Meta shares just had their worst week in four years. Here's why Mike Khouw is buying now

The Iran war is transforming global energy markets and benefiting U.S. companies, especially liquefied natural gas exporters.

Amex, which reported third-quarter results earlier Friday, is taking a $336 million restructuring charge in the quarter, CEO Stephen Squeri said Friday.

England beat France 82-0 to maintain their hopes of reaching the Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.

A 2-0 series defeat for the Red Roses, their record 39-match winning streak and 41-match unbeaten run ended, and consecutive losses for the first time since 2016 - England are not invincible.

Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.

Arif Patel "should not be beyond the reach of the justice system," says the PM’s anti-corruption champion.

With Tottenham stuttering and Arsenal floundering, these fierce rivals both need a victory in Saturday's showdown, live on BBC One.

Greg Bovino was the public face of the controversial immigration enforcement operation in the city earlier this year.

Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.

BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.

Scotland Yard opens an inquiry after the Duchess of Sussex said she was sent a letter containing "disturbing allegations".

The Bank of England has identified El Niño as a key factor that could drive food inflation in 2027

Haines, 65, who represents the rural Victorian seat of Indi in the northeast of the state, was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser

Student representatives say they are 'not satisfied' after meeting Macron and urge pupils to continue mobilising

Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle has pledged to end ‘business as usual’

The Nazi dictator used the building in summer time, and it hosted the wedding reception for Eva Braun’s sister Gretl

Met Office issues two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings as more strong gales to hit the UK

Two amber ‘danger to life’ warnings are in place and several yellow warnings as Storm Boelo hits the UK

Burnham defended his appearance saying that it was intended to ‘give the country hope’

Bud Selig, the former Milwaukee Brewers owner and baseball commissioner, reflected on his journey with the team ahead of this World Series

Ukraine and Russia have signaled willingness to resume peace talks and back a humanitarian mission led by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, but deep disagreements over territory and security guarantees underscore obstacles to ending the war