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A Toronto woman whose relative is among the missing, said family members have been left scouring the internet, looking on Nepal police sites and missing identity sites to see if the names of any relatives come up. She's calling for a wider international response to help in rescue efforts as the days tick by with no word on her cousin or the three family members he was travelling with.

Gloria Steinem, potent and elegant voice of U.S. feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92.

On Friday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's administration will celebrate 1,413 consecutive days in office, overtaking a record set by Silvio Berlusconi's second administration to become the longest-lasting government in the country's postwar history.

With the rising cost of living front and centre in the Quebec election campaign, a familiar refrain has emerged: Quebec is the most taxed jurisdiction in North America. But is the claim actually true? We took a closer look.

Bryan and Wyatt Esbaugh tell The National about the moment they rescued a bald eagle that got tangled in their fishing line in Bridgwater, N.S., and how it inspired them to take a poke at U.S. President Donald Trump.

Shedd Aquarium in Chicago says two whales have died after it took in several beluga whales from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says one of the 30 Canadian citizens and permanent residents missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal's border region with China has been found safe.

The cast of Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars was officially announced on Wednesday, with a fresh lineup of familiar faces trading their famous day jobs for sequins, choreography and a shot at the mirror-ball trophy.

One of the teachers caught in the deadly school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary has shared her story publicly for the first time, alongside a series of new lawsuits against OpenAI that allege the company should have warned Canadian officials about the shooter's ChatGPT activity.

Flight attendants who work on Air Canada Express flights are voting on whether to authorize strike action as their union says bargaining talks have stalled.

This is the Ford government's first electoral test since the private jet fiasco, the Billy Bishop controversy and an expenses scandal that cost a minister his job.

With the popularity of Ford's Progressive Conservatives dipping slightly earlier this year, the pressure is on the New Democrats and Liberals to make gains.

The group is known for spending millions on elite athletes. Now it's trying to make sure there will be elite athletes.

The teen has admitted he was recruited by "an influential adult" — but no adult has been arrested.

Many American artists doing formidable work are being censored by their government and local arts organizations. Canadians should welcome them.

Baba co-owners Kevin Chen and Michael Medeiros share their most mouth-watering destinations for food and drinks.

Our panel of experts names the action thriller 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,' starring Mahershala Ali, the fest's hottest film.

New listings were also down by 14 per cent to 12,075 compared to 14,052during the same time last year.

After more than a year of trade turmoil, Conservatives are now insisting that Mark Carney owes Canadians an explanation for what derailed a potential trade deal with the Americans last month.

The Bank of Canada held its key rate Wednesday, but with fixed-rate mortgages still rising, the gap between fixed and variable is growing

She fought for gender equality and women’s civil and reproductive rights for more than five decades

Zelensky warned airlines and insurance companies this week that the presence of Ukrainian drones had made Russian skies dangerous

Indian authorities raided a Mumbai warehouse last week, seizing products worth nearly US$80,000

Lawyers for Maduro said a judge was required by law to reject the indictment because it cannot be brought against a foreign leader

Not immediately clear how the shooter died, police said

King Charles, French President Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited the exhibition housing the historic Bayeux Tapestry on Wednesday, which depicts the conquest of England by the monarch's ancestor William I in 1066.

Alex Kiprotich was seized Tuesday night by four men who appeared to have police connections

Murder of investigative journalist shocked Europe, toppled a prime minister and exposed a culture of impunity on the Mediterranean island nation

U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump Administration’s initial effort to end birthright citizenship on June 30

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and his driver's license was suspended for five years Wednesday following a March rollover crash in Florida, where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.

A Calgary aid worker is helping Nepal earthquake survivors while the city's Nepalese community supports loved ones affected by the disaster.

Chris Mathers, a former RCMP officer who runs a private crime and risk consulting firm, said it's common practice for Chinese state security to try to recruit people online.

The flooding on Aug. 26 killed more than 1,100 people and left roughly 4,400 missing, after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China.

The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.

Police in Australia have charged a man after they found around 3.5 grams of methamphetamine hidden between the bacon and egg of a McDonald's McMuffin meal during a vehicle search.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said that 30 Canadians and permanent residents remain missing, a number she says may change as the government gets more information.

Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother of one, was dragged underwater by a shark at Coogee Beach on the morning of June 13 as it plunged its teeth into her arms and thigh.

Emergency services 'fought desperately to resuscitate her' but she 'could not be saved,' a statement said.

Nepal’s disaster agency said Monday that 903 deaths had been counted in that country, with 4,247 people, including 592 foreigners, missing.

Organizers across the country, in cities including Toronto, Brampton and Calgary, cancelled Teej celebrations in light of the disaster.

These Russian drones are more destructive, faster and harder to shoot down than the propeller-driven models that Moscow has used throughout the war.

She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.

Plus, the N.B.A.’s biggest punishment ever.

Each side is using missiles and drones to try to pound the other into giving up, breeding ceaseless human suffering. But there is no sign that either country’s determination will weaken.

In general, juries that have repeatedly report an impasse are unlikely to reach consensus. But sometimes, those asked by a judge to try harder do return a verdict.

A proposed garden of heroes is following a familiar path in which facts on the ground move faster than anyone can keep up.

President Trump’s bid to call it ‘Lake America’ stands out in a world full of contested place names, which often represent deeper political or territorial disputes.

Amid record-breaking temperatures on the continent, households and businesses in Italy are increasingly installing cooling units.

Jonathan Franzen’s novel, which put a Midwestern family under the microscope, came out a week before 9/11. Why are we still talking about it?

25 years on, some regrets.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Monday he believed Japanese authorities would take action to lead to a stronger yen.

Putin said peace with Ukraine remains possible while calling Kyiv’s warning on Russian airspace “state terrorism,” as NATO flags fresh risks.

DNB said gold stored with the Bank of England is more readily tradable, allowing it to be deployed more quickly in a severe crisis.

On Thursday, Kuwait's army said it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran.

Hostilities with Iran keep markets on edge, but U.S. stocks snap a three-day losing streak while bond yields remain volatile.

The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.

New Zealand exporters are diverting shipments bound for China to new markets, as demand from the country's top buyer cools, a central bank official tells CNBC.

The new DOJ opinion relates to funding states get for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Supplemental Security Income programs.

A months-long crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has turned an overlooked corner of the market into one of 2026's hottest trades.

The bond sell-off is owed to a mix of high government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has reignited inflation concerns, and expectations of higher rates.

The Russian president’s remarks at a 3 a.m. news conference — and Moscow’s intensifying strikes on Kyiv — suggested that he sees little chance of a deal to end his war in Ukraine.

In a Trump-voting town named after Lake Ontario, residents have strong feelings about the president rechristening it to Lake America.

The crew will get a chance to “rest and recharge” in the beach destination of Pattaya, after reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.

President Donald Trump had warned after Tuesday's U.S. strikes that any retaliation would see Iran “hit again at a much harder and higher level.”

The wartime blockage of cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is a boon for Syria, which is poised to capitalize on a need for alternative transit routes for oil.

Russia is pounding Ukraine with jet-propelled drones, forcing Kyiv to adapt once again in an arms race that is increasingly defining the war.

As of Tuesday, the 30-year-old navigation tool was Apple’s No. 1 free app after the company rebuffed an executive order renaming the Great Lake.

Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.

It is likely to be years before oil production meaningfully ramps up, industry experts say, and there are many risks involved.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week renaming it Lake America, as part of his feud with Canada.

Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".

The trailblazing feminist was an iconic leader of women's rights in the US.

The conviction against Sir Sadiq Khan is withdrawn after he was prosecuted in a car ownership scam.

The Italian Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race as high temperatures continue in the country following the summer heatwave.

VfL Osnabruck showcase a tifo that took months to plan before their German Cup tie against Bayern Munich.

Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.

Spain's prime minister tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.

Cold War veterans who oversaw nuclear tests have claimed they caused lifelong health problems.

The Green Party leader intends to run in the Holborn and St Pancras seat following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as MP.

The Argentine football league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi's international career by pausing all their domestic matches in the 10th minute this weekend.

Reform UK’s conference in Birmingham begins as the party has sunk to third place in polls

According to her foundation, Steinem passed away in her home in New York City surrounded by loved ones

A Chinese lawyer who defended an underground church in Beijing has fled to Taiwan and is seeking help for resettlement

Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women's movement in the '60s and '70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for the rest of her life, has died

The S&P Global UK services PMI survey showed its highest reading since April.

The Culture Secretary paid tribute to two police officers who died in a collision with a car being driven the wrong way along a dual carriageway.

Inscriptions on the boat’s hull suggest that it had travelled from Gambia

Trump's administration has threatened to cut federal agencies' ‌support for the Smithsonian, marking its latest escalation against the institution

In an astonishing admission, Reform’s deputy leader Richard Tice has admitted that the party needs to get the country to ‘love Nigel Farage again’ – and that’s a big problem for the party, as political editor David Maddox explains

President Donald Trump seeks to dismiss gossip over recent dye job but misremembers key detail