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U.S. President Donald Trump is cancelling nearly $1 billion US in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal said it was shutting production at Ukraine's largest steel plant, underscoring the growing economic toll of Russia's airstrikes that on ‌Friday killed seven people in Kyiv including a 14-year-old boy and injured more than 50.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opened and closed a media scrum Friday afternoon with an apology to Toronto Blue Jays fans for comments he recently made on a Spanish-language podcast.

Charlottetown MP Sean Casey says he was removed from his position as parliamentary secretary to the minister of veterans affairs because he voted against the government and supported an NDP private member's bill that targeted arms export controls.

Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts have been cancelled due to severe weather warnings, the latest blow to a tour that has been surrounded by controversy since opener Macklemore was dropped for his pro-Palestinian comments on stage.

People on Hawaii's Big Island are preparing for another potentially life-threatening and catastrophic storm as Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf as it churns just south of the islands through the weekend.

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to lessen Canada's chokehold on potash supply with alternative imports from Belarus — but that's exposing a critical vulnerability in American agriculture. Andrew Chang breaks down why U.S. farmers depend so heavily on Saskatchewan’s vast potash reserves, and why relying on a Russian ally may be easier said than done.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

Even before Ottawa city council could get around to removing U.S. President Donald Trump's name from a local residential street, it appears someone has beaten them to it.

Guerrero addresses controversy related to $500-million contract after advice from Hall of Fame dad.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.

Incumbent mayor claims she has convinced Premier Doug Ford to change the Peel police funding formula.

Toronto District School Board posted some of its strongest EQAO gains in years, with some scores above Ontario average.

Although Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc planned to chat with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday afternoon, Trump's top trade official threw cold water on any prospect of negotiations restarting, suggesting a deal with Canada is as elusive as…

Marineland had said it was running out of money and could no longer care for its whales. Four belugas and one dolphin have died since being moved.

The office of Canada’s AI minister says he had no prior knowledge of details in a new report that outlines how ChatGPT allegedly taught the Tumbler Ridge shooter to evade its own safety systems before providing her with information about…

Sean Ward, 29, died Monday after police say he shot at a police officer at the Sons of Jacob synagogue on Sunday evening.

The troubled property at 500 Dawes Road has become a political flashpoint in the upcoming municipal election, with incumbent Olivia Chow taking credit for a crackdown on the landlord, and Brad Bradford accusing her of misrepresenting her record.

Toronto resident Karen Swatogor, 72, was identified by Toronto police as one of two people who died from gunfire on Sept. 21.

CAQ Leader requests meeting with Carney after report said U.S. officials attempted direct negotiations with Quebec on tariffs

Mike Dunleavy made remarks in Banff, Alta., days after Carney said his government has studied ‘extreme tail risk’ of U.S.-led military action

Offer calls on Americans to lift naval blockade of Iranian ports, waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observe ceasefire that would include Lebanon

Decision enables U.S. government to remove Claude models from its systems and bar the use of its products for Defense Department work

Countries signal deeper co-operation on longer-term goals during the first visit from a Vietnamese president

Nolo was expected to strengthen to a major hurricane on Saturday as Polo continued to gain significant force

The last Ukrainian-controlled corner of Donbas has become a focus for both sides

Court’s three liberal-leaning justices publicly dissented from the decision, which permits states to verify voter eligibility using the DHS program

Higher interest rates, other setbacks threaten to narrow window for companies to go public

U.S. has agreed with China on exempting some key goods from arguments over trade, U.S. Trade Representative says

The explosion caused a two-storey building to collapse and the two people injured were rescued from an adjacent building, authorities said.

In a video of the incident that took place during the Miss Universe 2025 competition, Gabrielle Henry appears to step off the edge of the runway and face plants.

The Ebola outbreak has spread to seven provinces, with 7,773 confirmed cases and 3,759 deaths, according to the latest government figures.

The hack relates to the website for Medicare, Australia’s publicly funded universal health insurance plan, which was hacked in June.

Lian Yunzhi, age six, broke the record earlier this month with an average time of 4.52 seconds at a World Cube Association-certified competition in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

The Australian Federal Police said the 41-year-old man was charged with endangering fellow passengers and disorderly behaviour while on the Perth-bound flight.

The speech came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.

Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a 'cautious' approach to drawing conclusions from intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing attacks on NATO.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, largely focusing on humanitarian aid.

Trump has expressed his desire to acquire Greenland since as long ago as 2019 and, during his second term, issued threats to seize the semiautonomous territory from Denmark.

The company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with websites for the Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Beachfront homeowners and beachcombers are watching the sand vanish into the ocean as torrid waves strike the coast.

President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping of China for a state visit that was heavy on pomp and ceremony. But surprisingly little time was spent on the issues that most divide the two superpowers.

The systems are organized differently, though how they affect your town or neighborhood can be the same.

The U.S.-China summit offered a sharp contrast with the action at the faltering United Nations in a gridlocked New York.

Cattle industry groups in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas and two Republican senators said the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions were hurting operations.

An intelligence assessment examined Saudi Arabia’s military ambitions as Congress reviews a new civilian nuclear deal between the U.S. and the kingdom.

Also, the East Coast braces for a powerful storm. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

A new report by a Bay Area start-up called Parse adds details to an incident that has shocked the A.I. world and led to calls for closer government regulation.

“It Was Either That Or Die,” by the Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien, was the hit of the French literary season. Now it has been pulled from the shortlist for a prestigious prize.

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi went heavy on the ceremony and light on deliverables as they danced around Taiwan and Iran during two days in Washington.

Coca-Cola is trying to maintain growth as consumers face higher gas and grocery prices.

The 10-year Treasury note yield was relatively unchanged on Friday after recent selling pressure intensified.

Flight disruptions were minimal for Saturday as of Friday morning.

Saudi exports are rising despite escalating attacks on its infrastructure from Iran-backed militants in Yemen and Iraq.

With a brilliant hardware funnel and an options market pricing in juicy short-term premiums, Meta looks primed for a powerful breakout into 2027. 

India’s Cockroach Janta Party demanded election chief Gyanesh Kumar resign after reported internal objections over voter-roll revisions.

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The remarks came as the Houthis launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks at Saudi targets Friday morning.

Smith on Sept. 11 had posted an allegedly AI-edited photo on Facebook of her family dressed in "Lake America" sweatshirts.

With the addition of 29 U.S. sailors and eight Marines, the total number of personnel wounded since the start of hostilities has risen to 861, a Pentagon database shows.

The sobering outlook has compounded concerns from some U.S. lawmakers about President Donald Trump’s agreement to assist the kingdom with establishing a civilian nuclear program.

TikTok-savvy Catholic priests and candlelight Masses ending with recruiters sharing QR codes are helping the unbaptized connect with their grandparents’ faith.

Decriminalizing porn would help close a huge budget gap but is a fraught step in a nation long stained by a reputation for exploiting its women.

As a brutal civil war reignites in Yemen between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the government coalition backed by Saudi Arabia, a humanitarian disaster seems inevitable.

The proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks over an end to the broader war within seven days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

The aid adds to $887 million already provided, the State Department said, and will help build treatment units, safely bury bodies and expand programs to contain the spread.

Israel’s leader delivered a blistering defense of his country, appealing to voters back home and condemning critics including New York mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The Israeli prime minister, in his address to the U.N. General Assembly, called Mamdani "the antisemitic mayor of New York."

As Tigray rebels and government forces attack each other, analysts warn that a 2022 peace deal has collapsed. The African Union called for an immediate end to fighting.

OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.

Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.

It is third time a UK-based player has scooped the EuroMillions jackpot this year, National Lottery operator Allwyn said.

Manchester City being found guilty of financial breaches and the prime minister ruling out an early general election leads Saturday's papers.

Alabama was set to take TikTok to trial over claims that it intentionally addicted young users.

All 29 people aboard the ship were safely evacuated using lifeboats, the Hellenic Coastguard said.

Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.

One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?

Bare nails - or nails that appear that way - are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?

Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.

Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House last week, calling them ‘fake news’

The Democrat was at the center of one of Washington’s biggest scandals during his presidency after news about an affair with intern Monica Lewinsky broke in the 1990s

TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and implement safety features for teens as part of a settlement that resolved an impending trial

A prosecutor who has been accused of misconduct over a failed attempt to bring felony charges against six protesters of the federal immigration crackdown in Chicago has resigned

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva has signed an order to ban fixed-odds betting

Meatpacking industry groups are raising concerns about recent immigration operations in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma

Thousands of families are estimated to have missed out following the change

The U.N. refugee chief is urging the world’s divided nations to focus on ending conflicts and crises so the more than 117 million people forced to flee their homes can return

‘Anybody who is on the ballot ought to be concerned if they have a Democratic opponent,’ says state Sen. Don Gaetz, father of former Rep. Matt Gaetz

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.N. General Assembly’s leader and health officials are seeking to make sure that the lurking possibility of another worldwide disease emergency stays on the global agenda