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Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea suspended civilian gasoline sales Sunday as Ukraine ramped up attacks on fuel supplies on the Black Sea peninsula.

Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for a repeat of Saturday evening's storms as many in southern Quebec deal with the aftermath of flash flooding.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.

It could be a worse-than-usual mosquito season in some parts of Canada, and if you've scrolled social media for solutions, you may have encountered the "bucket of doom."

Toronto author Lily Chu's popular audiobooks are part of a trend that's seeing romance novels shift from page to ear. This boom — fuelled by pandemic-era isolation and women with sexual agency wanting to multi-task while consuming books that feature guilt-free escapism — is pushing the publishing industry to pursue audio-first strategies within the genre.

Sarah Beley has spent a decade working on the front lines of the Downtown Eastside, and she learned the Vancouver neighbourhood can hold contradictions that don’t resolve neatly.

Rideau Hall changed its clothing guidelines during Governor General Louise Arbour's transition to office to explicitly state that viceregals cannot bill taxpayers for casual outfits or business attire.

The tuna in your sandwich was likely caught with the aid of drifting rafts called fish aggregating devices (FAD). New Canadian research finds that abandoned FADs are smashing into coral reefs and endangering wildlife — even in marine protected areas. But there are ways to make tuna fishing more sustainable, researchers say.

Mother Frances Cabrini is model for Christians, Pope says, as he visits her birthplace in northern Italy

David Hearn, 67, arrested for inspecting pool during his bike ride

Extreme heat has begun to disrupt infrastructure in numerous countries

Ukrainian strikes killed four and wounded 28 overnight, officials say

Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit Snuneymuxw culture exhibit in B.C. to mark the day

Newly elected MP Andy Burnham in position to challenge Starmer for Labour party leadership

Talks underway as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz and Trump threatens tolls on the key waterway

Police Scotland said 36-year-old man was arrested late Friday after officers received multiple reports of attacks

The twin-motor Cessna 421 carrying Guillemot and a flight instructor crashed Friday evening near La Baule airport

Threat to Starmer’s position increased when rival Andy Burnham won seat that would allow him to launch a formal leadership challenge

The unusually short competition to build the Canadian navy’s next submarine fleet seemed to focus on everything but the boats themselves.

Questions remain about whether a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement can hold amid ongoing regional tensions.

A video posted on social media showed what appeared to be the front of one train entangled with the back of another, with both still on the tracks.

SocGholish malware, linked to the Russian cybercriminal group Evil Corp, exploited thousands of WordPress sites to gain unauthorized access to computer systems and data.

The men targeted a car and two properties linked to Starmer over three nights in May 2025 on the orders of a Russian-speaking figure going by the name of “El Money."

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and Italy.

A Canadian tourist was shot and killed Thursday in an apparent accident at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.

Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, three officials said.

If the Strait of Hormuz reopens following the signing of the Iran peace deal on Friday, experts say it will still take some time to replenish the world's strategic oil stockpiles.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech appeared to take a veiled dig at recent remarks made by Prime Minister Mark Carney about middle powers needing to band together.

The strength of the mayor’s political brand will be tested on Tuesday, when his slate of leftist congressional candidates takes aim at Democratic incumbents.

An American delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, was meeting with Iranian negotiators. The conflict in Lebanon is complicating efforts to reach a broader peace and keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

An ally of Keir Starmer’s told the BBC on Sunday that Mr. Starmer was “taking the time to think through what the political realities are today compared to last week.”

Democrats say the president started an economically painful war that resulted in nothing positive. Republicans are more divided, even as they show some signs of relief at falling gas prices.

It was not clear whether the new directive would resolve the friction that led to deadly clashes on Friday and Saturday and threatened to derail a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal.

A possible referendum in Oregon on animal rights would end fishing, hunting, even pest control, just when Democrats are trying really hard not to be seen as “weirdos again.”

As the anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn approaches, relatives of the two men still grapple with the legacy of a contentious moment in U.S. history.

Some notable friends of Metropolitan Diary, including the actors Andrew Rannells and Tony Danza, share their stories in the first of a special series of columns marking the feature’s 50th anniversary.

Lovers’ quarrels on sidewalks, acts of kindness on public transportation, friendships forged under awnings in the rain and so much more of the city’s daily poetry.

The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom.

Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" tallied $160 million domestically during its opening weekend, the highest debut in franchise history.

"This is my dream come true," says Tetef, a long-time events producer. "I just want to go to a thing where everyone's sitting down making stuff."

The first big announced changes point toward a quiet revolution, with task forces set up to rethink virtually everything done at the Fed.

Many parents spend their days managing schedules, chores and responsibilities. This Father's Day, a parenting expert shares five "fun dad" habits that can increase joy and strengthen parent-child relationships.

Spirit's bankruptcy as United and Delta fly high suggests there's more to success in airline industry than low fares, and failure isn't about jet fuel spikes.

Tech giants are depleting cash reserves and raising debt in their ambitious data center buildouts, a dynamic that's forcing investors to watch interest rates.

Workers from tech industries receive bonus worth millions of won, prompting the Bank of Korea to warn of the upward pressure to inflation.

NetJets is not speculating on what caused one of its planes to crash onto a highway in Laredo, Texas late Tuesday, killing a prominent tech entrepreneur.

SpaceX's IPO did not just mint the biggest debut in market history and a trillionaire, but it also triggered a historic land grab in risky leveraged ETFs.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Germany's proposal to reduce spending on medicines was "a serious step backwards."

Tensions loomed over the negotiations after Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

Some of the president’s strongest supporters are hurting as midterm elections approach.

Neither Washington nor Tehran wants the peace process to collapse completely, but diplomats say they expect a process full of challenges and distrust.

Italy’s right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, was labeled Europe’s “Trump whisperer,” but the war in Iran turned their friendship into a liability for her.

On-field officials typically strive for anonymity. Ma Ning — or Card Master back home — has taken a different approach.

As details emerged of an initial agreement between Washington and Tehran, Iranians voiced muted hopes for peace and prosperity.

Clashes in Lebanon seemed to imperil the U.S.-Iran peace deal, and U.S. and Iranian officials postponed negotiations planned in Switzerland before the agreement.

The family of Shaun Burton, say they are "devastated" by the loss.

The Princess of Wales and the couple's children share message for "the best papa in the world".

Jamal Coombes was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill, Battersea, on Saturday morning.

Spain's Lamine Yamal scores the opening goal against Saudi Arabia in their Group H match in the 2026 World Cup.

A topless man can be seen driving erratically in Edinburgh before abandoning his car and attacking a black man and a delivery rider.

Keely Hodgkinson pulls out of the 400m final at the UK Athletics Championships moments before the race.

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached “contractual obligations” but were blameless for “violent conduct” in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.

A Met Office amber weather warning for heat comes into force on Monday and will now last through to Thursday.

The migrant was found unresponsive on a boat in the English Channel on Saturday.

Investigations are underway after a Luton Airport Express train collided into a stationary train near Bedford

Ethiopia’s ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election

Thousands of Czechs are rallying in Prague to protest a government plan to overhaul the funding for public broadcasters

Israel’s assault into Lebanon is reportedly viewed by Trump’s advisers as an effort to sabotage ceasefire talks

It comes as recriminations begin over the crushing defeat to Andy Burnham in Makerfield

Downing Street denied reports that Sir Keir Starmer will announce a plan to step down as prime minister

Tech secretary Peter Kyle said that the PM is discussing the ‘political realities’ of his position as foreign secretary Yvette Cooper become the most senior minister to tell him to go

Nutritionists warn this marketing tactic gives products a ‘health halo’ effect and many of these foods aren’t necessarily healthier

Natasha Jacka found an opportunity in the 2020 Covid lockdown when she used the suspension of her studies at an agricultural college to plant her own vineyard at her family home

US president Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Sir Keir Starmer ‘will resign’ as UK prime minister