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It's been 19 years since Argentina's Lionel Messi took photos for a charity calendar with Spain's Lamine Yamal when Yamal was just a few months old. Now, the two will face off against each other in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final.

Canada will spend almost $2 billion over four years on 190 armoured combat support vehicles that will be built by London, Ont.-based General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday.

The Toronto International Film Festival began rolling out the red carpet on Thursday, announcing five special presentations for this year's instalment — their first major announcement since revealing the opening-night film earlier this month.

Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, as a U.S.-based research group reported a surge in Israeli attacks to levels not seen since the latest truce took effect in October.

The federal government will not accept any new applications this year from people who want to sponsor their parentsand grandparents to come to Canada as permanent residents. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said the change is part of an effort to responsibly manage the system and reduce wait times.

CBC/Radio-Canada is expanding its global news operations, reopening bureaus in Jerusalem and Beijing, and establishing a joint presence in a handful of other locations around the world.

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honoured at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020.

For decades, ‘socialism’ was a dirty word in politics, but today it’s one of the fastest growing political identities. Today, we explore the resurgence of democratic socialism, the ideas behind it, and its long tradition in both the U.S. and Canada.

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The new contract will see the firm's facility in London churn out 190 armoured combat support vehicles over four years, the prime minister said.

Canada is one of more than 60 countries attending the high-level counterterrorism meeting.

This cheap and effective device, made of a fan and some air filters, can help clean the air in your home.

From food, to drinks to where you can watch soccer with the fandom, here's what they recommend.

The smoke blanketing much of the region is from hundreds of raging forest fires in northern Ontario.

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian man with sabotage and diversionary activities on behalf of Russian intelligence, alleging he was paid to desecrate memorials honoring Polish victims of Ukrainian massacres in World War II in an…

City seeks damages, alleging breach of contract, negligence, fraudulent representation against the Microshelters firm that provided the cabins.

Readers tell us what this Team Canada's record World Cup run meant to them. Here's what they said:

Denise Tisor deceived 107 consumers, leading to over $265,000 in losses prior to the 2024 shows in Toronto.

New rules are part of the Trump administration’s efforts to crackdown on immigration

Fire is a natural process that cleans up dead vegetation and releases nutrients back to forests. But experts say wildfires are becoming more severe, exceeding what forests can handle.

From drones inspecting tracks and AI-powered sensors to a surprisingly simple tool: white paint, countries are turning to an array of fixes

Topics to include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit unproven claims he has previously made about Republican losses

A U.S.-based research group reported a surge in Israeli attacks to levels not seen since the latest truce took effect in October

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday mandatory annual testosterone screening for troops 30 years old or above, an initiative he said was aimed at combating testosterone deficiency that can undermine health.

While neither the federal nor provincial government has said the reason behind the decision, a court filing by three of the schools suggests it’s about online learning

During post-match celebrations, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans in the stands, reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' – 'The Malvinas are Argentine.' Argentina refers to the Falkland Islands as Islas Malvinas. The team could face disciplinary action from governing body FIFA for violating rules banning political messaging on the field.

Dozens of protesters gathered in central Kyiv on Thursday to denounce President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after just six months in the post.

Boats left Myanmar’s western state of Rakhine in late June

Fender ​argues that the Harley Benton-brand guitars developed and sold by Thomann, one of ​its largest global retail partners, copy the classic Strat shape.

The EU said it will support innovation and diversity in the field by enabling fair access to AI features on Android devices and search engines.

Seyed Salman Samani is one of dozens of high-ranking Iranian officials found living in Canada.

Sotheby's said the top bidder, who participated by phone, remains anonymous and outspent six other prospective buyers during a 10-minute battle.

A 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dropped the idea of charging a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement to Global News, Princess Cruises said it is 'deeply saddened to confirm the passing of a Princess crew member who has gone overboard from Regal Princess.'

Since the incident, Svetlana Grković says her husband has been in a state of shock and is recovering from serious injuries, noting that she is also suffering mentally.

Hundreds of economists say in an open letter that institutions “must act now” to address how artificial intelligence could transform the economy.

The death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30, officials said Tuesday, as the investigation continues.

The president lacks not only a coherent strategic concept but an elementary understanding of what strategy is.

Someone used A.I. to write my biography. Thousands more of those books are polluting Amazon. Who is behind all this drivel?

A civil-rights investigation, which grew out of a 26-page memo by a political appointee, provides a road map for the White House’s assault on D.E.I.

At least one person has died, and emergency workers have rescued scores of people. Gov. Greg Abbott said the rain in the state was likely to break records.

Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his dismissal.

Academics, city leaders and congressional lawmakers number among the thousands to urge the Trump administration to reconsider a plan to assert more control over grants.

Lower gas prices have been a relief for households struggling with higher living costs. But now they are creeping higher again.

Super PACs and billionaires seem to be on the side of the G.O.P., new filings show.

In the first half of this year, Democrats raised more cash in every key Senate race except Iowa.

Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has prompted street protests.

Kalshi retained most of the profits, which were more than $90,000, from the trades made on public statements by President Trump.

As new contract types are introduced, prediction markets may have to work under two regulatory bodies.

Investors will be looking for updates on Netflix's ad-supported business, engagement metrics and how the streaming giant continues to consider potential M&A.

Nvidia announces new AI model, Cosmos 3 Edge, and expansion of its physical AI ecosystems in Japan.

Oil prices resumed their climb on Thursday, as traders monitored mounting tensions between the United States and Iran.

Trump warned that the U.S. will target Iranian infrastructure next week if negotiations do not resume.

The deal for AtaiBeckley gives Lilly access to experimental drugs based on DMT and MDMA.

The technological rivalry between China and the U.S. has intensified, as they race for AI dominance.

The case marks one of the most prominent U.S. prosecutions alleging Chinese intelligence targeting of U.S. institutions, as Trump intensifies its pursuit of foreign economic espionage.

Fireworks once relied heavily on revenue from coding startup Cursor, but has diversified in the past year as more companies reach for lower-cost AI models.

Dena Karari had been trapped in Iran since December 2024, her attorney said. Several other Americans are believed to still be in Iranian custody.

Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, part of a rebooting of the government announced Sunday, prompted protests in Kyiv.

Rhetoric sharpened on both sides after days of renewed attacks, with Iranian state media reporting strikes around Tehran.

A French attack that disabled a drug-smuggling boat in the Atlantic opened a new front, but European proposals stop short of the Trump administration’s more aggressive tactics.

The latest round of attacks comes amid continued threats by Trump to “knock out” Iran’s power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.

After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten.

Ambiguous language on who controls the Strait of Hormuz has pushed the United States and Iran back toward war.

The British ally of President Donald Trump wanted a vote of confidence. Instead, other parties dumped their campaigns, and a comedian stepped in.

As European markets fell and oil prices hit a one-month high, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the strait “is open to ALL Ship traffic except for Iran.”

Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.

A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.

Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing the jabs following concerns over a meningitis B outbreak earlier this year, in which two people died.

The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.

The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.

Courtney Gartshore, 28, denied culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose.

The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.

The manner of England's World Cup exit was meek, and Thomas Tuchel must now find a way to fix those problems as focus will soon turn to qualifying for Euro 2028.

The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.

It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.

A South Carolina funeral service is expected to take place ‘within a day but no more than two days’ of a service in Washington, DC, one Republican says

Racing to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says

Downing Street called for Fifa probe after Argentina players held up a banner that read ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’, which translates to ‘The Falkland Islands are Argentinian’ after their victory over England

US and Iran traded strikes for another night after the 60-day truce collapsed

Exhibition at President’s House, where the Founding Father’s family lived with nine slaves from 1790 to 1797, replaced after court battle by new installation that historians say whitewashes the subject

The new mortgage allows borrowers to access loans worth up to five times their income

Mr Burnham is set to take over as Labour leader on Friday but will have to wait until after the weekend to formally become prime minister

The London mayor was praised for cutting violent crime in the capital

A number of long-standing UK partners in Africa – including Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique – are seeing their UK aid relationship virtually eliminated, or reduced to £5m or less

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