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Canada's justice minister has ordered a new trial for a Quebec man convicted of four murders, who was released from prison after concerns were raised about the fairness of his initial trial.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has accepted the resignation from cabinet of Stan Cho, who had been serving as minister of tourism, culture and gaming but recently came under fire for expensing hotel stays in Toronto despite living in the city.

A recall has been issued for Panasonic Flashxpress Toaster Ovens sold in Canada and the U.S. due to an electric shock hazard.

The CFIA says the seasoning should not be used, sold or served due to possible contamination from Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades heard arguments on how improper practices that evaded regulatory oversight turned a small fire into a tragedy, as the investigation neared its conclusion on Friday.

Firefighters continue to respond to a growing wildfire near Mooseland Road, on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, about 100 kilometres east of Halifax.

Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week.

Two graduates of an electrical pre-apprenticeship program in London, Ont., say finding an employer willing to register them as apprentices has been far harder than learning the trade itself. Industry leaders say the programs provide valuable training but aren't a guarantee of work because apprenticeship positions remain limited.

It’s never easy to uproot your life, but after a year of watching U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration crack down on 2SLGBTQ+ rights, especially for transgender Americans, Grace Mahoney and her partner, Kayden Burns, decided it was time to leave the United States.

Wildfire smoke keeps Toronto's air quality at high risk Friday, with Saturday rain expected to clear it.

A lawyer representing a small Ontario First Nations community that was burned to the ground by a raging wildfire says it's being deprived of necessary help because the federal government doesn't recognize it as a First Nation.

While the orange haze has subsided, Toronto's air is still a health risk. Experts share tips for protecting yourself.

Cho stepped down Friday, the morning after Ford said his hotel spending was "totally unacceptable" for an MPP who lives just 6 km for Queen's Park.

The smoke from the wildfires in northern Ontario is expected to linger around until Friday. Check where and how it's moving here.

Heavenly Spices branded garlic powder is being recalled due to Bacillus cereus, which can cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

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A judge took the rare step of ordering costs against the Crown last month, in the case of a man who was convicted of aggravated sexual assault.

Wildfire smoke resulted in the city closing outdoor pools and cancelling outdoor programs, but many Torontonians who work outdoors still showed up on the job Thursday.

Toronto continues to be choked by smoke from wildfires that have devastated communities in northwestern Ontario.

Andy Burnham, nicknamed the 'King of the North,' was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, the final step before becoming its seventh prime minister in a decade, on a pledge to thwart the rise of the populist Reform UK.

The President diverged from other wartime U.S. leaders with election-manipulation claims in his Thursday night address

Canada will now match up to $7-million in donations

Two major networks and CNN chose not to carry the address on cable, which the President described as ‘plot’ during his speech

Further protests are expected on Friday as public anger mounts over Zelensky’s dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov

Measures of what researchers call ‘excess mortality’ spiked in late June, when parts of Europe experienced record temperatures

He was the only contender of a leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Advocates for foreign journalists say the drastically shorter stay would severely restrict their ability to live and work in the United States

President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his years-long push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss in an appeal for more restrictive voting laws ahead of the midterms.

Canada will not share with the United States toll revenues from a new $4.7-billion bridge connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, until Canada recoups its initial investment, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning.

The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.

China executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.

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.'

Nearly 200 fires continued to devastate swaths of the province, prompting evacuations in at least 15 communities.

Big business made big promises about saving the planet. Following through hasn’t been easy.

After 165 years, the tourist ritual — which now costs $77.22 for the first 20 minutes — may be coming to an end. Here’s a tour through the archives.

A deal would underline how scarce computing power is for artificial intelligence development, and could create a new business for Meta.

In demanding steps to address the integrity of voting, President Trump persisted in relitigating his 2020 election defeat while finding ways to cast doubt on the 2026 outcome.

For decades, Democrats have misunderstood Latino voters. Trump’s deportation campaign offers a chance for them to get it right.

The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage estimate they’ve removed 6,000 pounds of refuse from ponds on Cape Cod. “It’s the best feeling,” one said.

Intelligence agencies provided the White House with a trove of declassified documents that President Trump cited on Thursday as evidence of election vulnerabilities.

Xi Jinping said that the development of artificial intelligence systems should be a “symphony of global collaboration.”

Hundreds of thousands of people are creating companies each year, ending a decades-long drought.

The public is as depressed about the economy as it has been since the years just after the pandemic, according to the All-America Economic Survey.

The surge comes as China's auto exports have boomed in recent years as the country's appetite for new models has cooled.

The update comes as analysts raise concerns about the prospect of global olive oil supplies swinging dramatically from one season to the next.

Nvidia shares have underperformed in 2026 as Wall Street shifts to companies powering the infrastructure AI buildout.

Last month, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi drove into an active emergency fire scene that was clouded with smoke, the company said.

European governments ramp up defense spending and book orders with the region's companies. 

Shares of Seven & i Holdings Co. jumped after a report said the company was looking to buy a stake in Poland's Zabka Group.

Import prices were up 0.3% for the month, as a drop in energy was more than offset by increases elsewhere.

SpaceX's stock plunged further on Friday, a day after it aborted a test flight for its Starship rocket at the last second.

The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce signed by the U.S. and Iran last month showed further signs of unravelling

The attacks on Iran's infrastructure came on the sixth consecutive day of U.S. strikes. A retaliatory attack by Iran caused damage to a power and desalination plant in Kuwait.

Around 100 million people could experience unhealthy air this week. These simple tips will help protect your health.

As unmanned aerial vehicles target Israel, Persian Gulf states and U.S. forces in the Middle East, Ukraine is selling equipment, giving advice and establishing joint production lines.

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

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.

Ambiguous language on who controls the key choke point has led to escalating conflict.

More than 115 million people could be exposed to unhealthy air quality. See the forecast for 20 cities.

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.

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.

Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.

The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

Leeds United sign defender Tarik Muharemovic for £34.1m from Serie A side Sassuolo.

She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

The 70m-long 11th Century embroidery is to go on display at the British Museum, after it arrived in from France last week.

His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.

Donald Trump’s latest attack on the US ‘deep state’ and China is a sign that he’s preparing for the worst in America’s November elections, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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Mullin insisted the Department of Homeland Security found 250,000 noncitizens registered to vote

Investors seem to be worrying that artificial intelligence rally might not last

The MP covered his face with shaking hands as the verdicts were delivered

New leader says ‘I have a plan’, but warns that they can no longer try to ‘out-Reform Reform’

The FTSE 100 Index closed up 28.13 points at 10,600.37.

Archaeologists surveying the area in 2020 came across human bones protruding from the ground

Former Downing Street insiders Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson are here to give you a peek behind the curtain on a PM’s first day, reports Maja Anushka

Andy Burnham has finally been crowned Labour Party leader. Attention turns now to his top team, with home secretary Shabana Mahmood hotly tipped to be named chancellor. Meanwhile, Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting continue to cast a shadow over Burnham’s picks. On Monday, after formalities with the King, Burnham will become the UK’s seventh prime minister in ten years.