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The Trump administration is walking away from a long-running body that works on Canada-U.S. defence initiatives, claiming Canada has failed to meet its commitments on defence spending.

A school bus ride in Drumheller took an unexpected turn when a bat turned out to be on board. At least three students on the bus are being treated for rabies exposure after making direct contact with the bat last week, according to two parents.

The Alberta Medical Association is calling on the provincial government to adopt dozens of safeguards as the province crafts regulations designed to allow physicians to practise in both the public and private systems.

The Israeli military began intercepting several boats on Monday morning that are part of a flotilla attempting to break the Gaza blockade.

Statistics Canada says 13,065 people reported an ethnic origin of “Cape Bretoner” on the last census, either alone or in combination with other ethnicities.

A lawyer representing the family of Jacob Collins says he lived like a prisoner while in foster care in Ontario, a stark contrast to the reports his family received back home in northern Labrador. Collins died at the age of 22 and his time in care was put under the microscope at a public inquiry.

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of "stealing" a "charity" and is calling for his ouster from the company's leadership. A parade of wealthy Silicon Valley figures have taken the witness stand over the past several weeks, while protesters outside the courthouse took aim at both sides.

From a self-described witch school to homegrown "witchfluencers," academics and witch communities say a renewed interest in spellcasting and spirituality since the COVID-19 pandemic has grown online and in the real world, turning the widely misunderstood practice of witchcraft into something of a cultural phenomenon.

Rescuer Roger Hartley tells The National about the moment he and about 20 others helped rescue a Labrador cross that was stuck down a six-metre crevice in North York Moors National Park, England.

Media reports say Trump is prepared to drop his lawsuit as part of a deal that would create a $1.7 billion fund to pay allies of the president who believe they were wrongly prosecuted.

Monday's heat will dissipate to a low of 19 C in the evening with a 60 per cent chance of showers.

Veterans Affairs Canada excluded survey results from hundreds of veterans whose conditions worsened or failed to improve.

Elisabeth, 75, is looking for a long-term monogamous relationship with a man.

The Jays went 11-6 against the Yankees last year, post-season included. Now New York has the upper hand in the AL East.

The Rock failed to make the playoffs last season. It's been a spectacular bounce-back season for a franchise that used to win titles all the time.

The type and amount of support available will depend on your specific circumstances.

Instead of going to the landfill, 40 tonnes of bistro trays, clamshell containers and single-use spoons transformed into rich black soil.

From hot spots with lineups to hidden industrial-park bakeries, these 16 contenders are making mornings more delicious.

Between the OB-GYN's new menopause care platform and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen's trip to the moon, it's been a busy year for this high-achieving family.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty in state court to all charges. His trial is set to begin on Sept. 8 and is expected to last six weeks

Court orders the Treasury to reimburse her with over €60-million, including interest

Authorities are quarantining the last 27 people to disembark and plan to cremate a German who died

Spain's High Court has acquitted Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud and overturned the €55-million fine imposed in 2021 by the Spanish tax agency, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Monday.

A luxury polar explorer at the centre of an outbreak of hantavirus docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam on Monday where authorities were quarantining the last 27 people to disembark and planned to cremate a German who died.

Gas prices move up and down in response to disruptions in supply and spikes in demand. Many global events such as conflicts, sanctions or decisions by major oil producing countries can limit or create uncertainty about the supply of oil.

The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius docked in Rotterdam on Monday, where Dutch authorities are preparing to quarantine the remaining crew and medical staff on board.

Some economists predict a global recession unless Strait of Hormuz opens soon

Issues holding up negotiations include Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and its control of the Strait of Hormuz

Surging inflation caused by the collapse of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz is upending the economy

China claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan, and says by allowing MPs to travel there, Canada is 'interfering in China's internal affairs.'

Ebola is highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare, but severe and often fatal.

Fighting has also heated up between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon despite a nominal ceasefire there, further straining the wider truce.

The aid sector is hoping Canada renews its 10-year commitment to funding health services through a gender lens, which expires in 2030.

An man has been charged with terrorism offences in the U.S. and is accused of helping direct the March shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto and other attacks.

U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said.

A Maldivian military diver died during a dangerous mission to recover four Italian divers believed trapped inside an underwater cave in the Maldives.

Cadex Defence said its high-precision rifles went to Russia without its knowledge and it had cooperated fully with Canadian authorities.

The pandas' travel date has not been announced, but the move comes as part of a conservation partnership between the U.S. and China.

Gen. Christopher LaNeve, the U.S. Army's acting chief of staff, confirmed the decision during testimony before the House Armed Services Committee but did little to explain it.

Recent months have brought remarkable change in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a leader through major protests.

Ahead of the World Cup, the head of South American soccer faces an ethics complaint he received payments recovered from a 2015 investigation that shook global soccer.

Plus, inside the closed-door talks over Greenland.

The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet.

The deal combining the companies in Florida and Virginia comes as demand for power is soaring, largely because of the rapid growth of A.I. data centers.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to announce that the store will open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back.

The discovery comes after days of searching by an international team of rescue divers. A fifth body was recovered last week.

Stocks and bonds wavered after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran.

The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump’s demands.

The war has revealed the true puniness of Trump’s power

The commission's forthcoming spring forecast, released later this week, will see economic growth figures adjusted down and inflation figures up.

Meta is starting layoffs this week, with 8,000 jobs expected to be cut, as employees brace for a new era of AI.

Lululemon responded publicly to founder Chip Wilson's campaign in a letter to shareholders, where it urged them to vote in its favor at its annual meeting.

Dominion powers the world's largest data center market in northern Virginia. NextEra is the biggest renewable energy developer in the U.S.

Berkshire Hathaway took a $2.6 billion stake in Delta Airlines and increased its shares in Alphabet by 224%.

Global bond yields rose on Monday as fears of resurgent inflation grip financial markets.

The U.S. hasn't confirmed the waiver, which has been a key demand sought by Tehran.

European stocks start the new trading week in negative territory before rebounding as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.

The chipmaker's stock has soared since the U.S. equity deal in August gave the government 9.9% of the company.

The Iran war oil squeeze could trigger shortages in Europe within weeks, and keep global inventories depleted until 2027, strategists warn.

The attack, the largest and most deadly to target the Russian capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.

There were no big breakthroughs but also no blunders, and the summit positioned Xi Jinping as a leader at the height of his power seeking global stability.

The ethnic Hutu tycoon was indicted on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity for allegedly arming Hutu militias that massacred more than 800,000 mostly ethnic Tutsis in 1994.

Trump said the operation killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he described as "second in command of ISIS globally." Nigeria's president said the strike took place at a compound in the Lake Chad basin.

A man is arrested and a search is under way for a second suspect, say police.

The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday.

The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers.

The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.

The Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.

Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

Three pled guilty to new charges: drug possession, misdemeanor domestic violence, and driving under the influence

Prince William’s Duchy of Cornwall plans to sell about 20% of its property portfolio over the next decade

The FDA approved medical use of ‘nature’s microsurgeons’ more than 20 years ago

The banking giant has shut hundreds of high street branches over recent years.

The justices rejected Lilly's appeal of a lower court's ruling, which upheld a $183 million judgment from a whistleblower lawsuit against the drugmaker for defrauding Medicaid

The Met Office predicts there will be highs of 23C in Manchester, 26C in London and 20C in Cardiff by the end of the week

Confident mayor set out his stall as he called for ‘big changes’ in how the UK is run – and slammed Wes Streeting’s call to rejoin the EU

Stuart Adams, 49, and Dara Harbison, 26, have been charged following the two protests in central London

The £180 annual fee is under scrutiny as Matt Brittin takes up his role as the BBC’s new director-general

Survivors are being left without access timely and free care, researchers said