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A statue honouring the 1992 and 1993 World Series champion Toronto Blue Jays has been unveiled outside of Rogers Centre.

While hazy skies and poor air quality continue to impact a wide swath of Canada and the U.S., forecasts show conditions are expected to improve in time for the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.

Environment Canada lifted a thunderstorm warning and downgraded an ongoing air quality warning across the Greater Toronto Area on Saturday.

Iran's supreme leader warned of "unforgettable lessons" Saturday if the United States keeps attacking the Islamic Republic and called President Donald Trump's signature "worthless and invalid." The comments came hours after a negotiator said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed about a month ago.

The combined cost of wildfires and flooding over the past two years will have a serious impact on the provincial budget in the short term. How Manitoba responds to these disasters on a longer-term basis will be even more significant.

Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.

As hundreds of wildfires burning across Ontario force communities to evacuate and prompt urgent calls for government support, Eleanor Olszewski, the federal minister of emergency management, is defending Ottawa's response.

Over three decades, Michèle Shannon likely handed out more than 1.6 million sheets of paper to students. She wishes she had changed her relationship with the school photocopier much sooner and in retirement, she's planting more consciously.

Matt Damon is capitalizing on all of the hype that surrounds his summer blockbuster The Odyssey to talk about a longtime passion of his — access to safe water. But some of the companies his charity Water.org has partnered with consume billions of litres of water annually.

WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.

Ukraine says it targeted logistics warehouses and an oil depot in Russia’s Moscow and Tambov regions

Still unseen since the war began, Mojtaba Khamenei warns U.S. of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if attacks continue

Set to launch in two stages in 2028, the Tianwen-3 mission could help shed light on life not only on the planet once thought to be dead, but on our own

Announcement comes a day after Nenshi, who won the seat in a byelection last year, announced he will run in Calgary in the next election

Smoke has created an ‘incalculable’ expense for the U.S., President says

Stadium renos are expected to be complete by 2028

Taylor Farms is the supplier of cyclospora-contaminated produce, source says, but other businesses could be at risk

Mourners were attending a funeral in the central Gaza Strip on Friday for a person killed by another Israeli strike when the attack occurred

Former Greater Manchester mayor will be sworn in on Monday to replace departing PM Keir Starmer

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.

Sahibjot Singh is the latest of dozens of Indian nationals to face deportation for their involvement in extortion gangs.

Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, 19, died after they were served tainted alcohol laced with methanol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel in November 2024.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell in five U.S. states.

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.

Four Iranian attacks in five days have targeted U.S. troops in Jordan, U.S. officials said, including one on Friday that killed two soldiers and left another service member missing.

Forecasters warned of winds over 70 miles per hour in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview with The New York Times that he was in “an active conversation” with New York City’s Law Department on whether he had the authority to arrest the Israeli leader.

The move by Cindy Burbank could clear a path for Dan Osborn, an independent candidate backed by her party’s leadership. But Republicans have cried foul, and her effort could face obstacles.

Nearly 200 fires continued to devastate swaths of the province as smoke continued to drift across parts of Canada and the United States.

President Trump endorsed Mike Lindell, a leader of the election denial movement, for Minnesota governor this week.

London hosted an understated version of the Conservative Political Action Conference, known in the United States for its over-the-top celebration of MAGA causes.

The implicated products were marketed under several brands, and had been shipped as recently as Thursday.

The smoke isn’t going away, but where it affects air quality will shift over the next few days. Conditions were improving Saturday for parts of the Northeast, a forecaster said.

Overnight strikes damaged a tunnel and three bridges in Hormozgan Province, the governor’s office said.

When asked about Iran no longer abiding by the interim peace agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly said, "I couldn't care less."

One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.

Yona Sahar, founder of Locksmith Girl of NYC, spent two years learning the trade. Now, she runs her own business while working around the clock.

Morgan Stanley forecasts that K-beauty sales in the U.S. can reach approximately $4 billion in 2026.

Investment firms are readying for an era with less public commentary from the U.S. central bank. Some are relying on AI for an edge.

Warren Buffett tells CNBC that Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein didn't drive his termination of donations.

Chantel Henry lives with her husband and two kids in Trinidad. She says living there has made her American Dream more affordable.

Startups are testing GLP-1 treatments for overweight cats while pet-food giants are leaning into longevity products as owners spend more on animal health.

It's the latest AI model from China to close the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.

The high price for the garment is a sign that collectors are looking to bid on artifacts and collectibles from the artificial intelligence boom.

The attacks mark the eighth consecutive day that U.S. forces have bombed Iran. The latest fatalities pushed the American military death toll from the conflict to 16.

The smoke pouring into the U.S. made Detroit, Chicago and D.C. among the world's most polluted major cities as of early Friday.

The White House did not respond to questions about what legal mechanism he would use to impose the tariffs or how the administration would calculate the rate of the levies.

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.

England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts have a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiago del Estero.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.

Captain Declan Rice gives England an early lead, scoring in the third minute against France in the World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium.

Iran and the US have traded strikes as hostilities re-escalated this week, with Tehran targeting US military facilities across the Gulf region.

A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

Local favourite Tommy Fleetwood is five shots behind Open leader Sam Burns after two late bogeys threaten to crush his Birkdale dreams.

George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performance of his Mercedes is making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible".

Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.

The company behind The Voice UK apologises after asking bakery Get Baked for free food.

Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.

In a statement attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei, the supreme leader warned of ‘unforgettable lessons’ if the United States keeps attacking Iran

Around 60 people are believed to be injured in the attack

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania and Illinois

A famous Cuban dissident artist, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country

Social media footage shows commuters treading through knee-high water with trash bags covering their legs

Commander of the Navy’s flight squad called the pass ‘unsafe’ while the Trump administration lauds risky maneuver

The outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations across five states

Mr Burnham has promised to be a leader in ‘all places’ as Britain’s next prime minister

Exclusive: Ed Miliband now widely expected to get the foreign secretary job as Labour sources tell The Independent that Team Burnham has been discussing major reform of the FCDO and a ‘roadmap’ back to spending 0.7 per cent of GDP on overseas aid

Fire-fighters are still battling the blaze in the northern province of Zaragoza