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U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made "multiple arrests" of people he said were vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus US rehabilitation project he launched for the nation's 250th anniversary seemingly backfired.

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.

Canada’s only Biosafety Level 4 lab is looking for new leadership once again. In a Saturday interview, Jason Kindrachuk confirmed he is stepping down as vice-president of the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg on June 28.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to look after his own popularity after he accused his NATO ally of trying to boost her domestic ratings by repairing ties with Washington.

An emotional 6-0 drubbing of Qatar on Thursday vastly improved Canada's chance of not only advancing to the tournament's knockout stage but winning Group B.

A sixth person is dead after a fatal two vehicle collision in Mapleton, Ont. last week, said Ontario Provincial Police.

Thousands of paths, known as seismic lines, carved into Canada's boreal peatlands for oil and gas exploration could be speeding up climate change, suggests a study from University of Waterloo researchers. In Alberta's boreal peatlands alone, these paths, found in B.C. and Saskatchewan as well, are long enough to wrap around the Earth nine times.

While nightclubs and bars are still popular options for those looking to have a good time, event promoters and entertainers say party habits have evolved — and many are adapting their business models to cater to the shifting demand.

Generic wildflower seed mixes promise an easy way to help pollinators and ecosystems, but many may have potentially harmful non-native species.

Fans from Germany and Ivory Coast packed into Toronto Stadium on Saturday as FIFA World Cup action continues.

VANCOUVER—The Heaven Bar and Grill was full, technically, but what does that really mean if you just spill out into the world? It was Wednesday night, and Colombia had played Uzbekistan in Mexico City, and canary-yellow jerseys lit up Granville…

Alicia Blore and dancers with Tkaronto Métis Jiggers performed Saturday in Toronto’s Biidaasige Park on the eve of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

The help offered to Freddy, a viral Germany fan documenting his World Cup travels, is just the latest in what's become a celebrity tour full of VIP experiences.

A man has been arrested after the shooting Saturday morning near Jarvis and Dundas streets, according to investigators.

Toronto police have intercepted 13 drones in restricted areas near the fan zone and Toronto Stadium, including two ahead of the Germany vs. Ivory Coast match.

Grab your friends, slather on the SPF and order a spritz and a snack — even better if it's a happy hour special — patio season is well underway.

More than 1,600 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.

"Local markets, rum shops, bodegas — these are familiar places no matter where you're from," say artists behind the Toronto waterfront installation.

Police in southern Ontario say the driver of an SUV involved in a crash that killed five young siblings has died in hospital from his injuries.

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

Gaza health ministry said more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in the territory since Oct. 7, 2023

Meloni says Trump ‘completely fabricated’ his claims that she ‘begged’ the President for a photo during the G7 summit

Tehran closes strait because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon, indicating a rough start to discussions about deal that are set to begin Sunday

But pet owners are even more likely to have children than non-pet owners

George’s recent victory in the Washington, D.C., mayoral primary puts her in the vanguard of democratic socialists who have ascended in urban politics over the last year

Luxury gift is serving as so-called ‘bridge’ aircraft until new planes ordered from Boeing arrive

Emergency services rushed to the scene after two trains collided, and photos posted on social media showed victims with bandages around their heads

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.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war.

Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U.S. military said. But then Iran’s military said it was closing the waterway once again.

Two retired New York City Sanitation Department workers, friends since grade school, dusted off a celebratory banner they carried in 1973, the last time the Knicks won a championship.

Trump’s slimy, stinky swamp within the swamp.

For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold.

Alienated by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about autism, advocates for disabled students are sounding the alarm about the Trump administration's shifting special education programs to his department.

The patrols have helped push cartels and smugglers into more remote areas. But analysts have voiced concerns that the border missions will distract from training, drain resources and undermine readiness.

As National Park Service crews try to clean the algae that turned the water bright green, another problem has developed: The “American flag blue” coating is coming off.

The writer and actor, known for his profane comedic antiheroes, likes to find universal truths in human flaws.

A large real estate development in the middle of Vancouver, British Columbia, shows how cities can build more housing.

Iran's joint military command said the closure was in response to continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

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.

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."

Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator and digital services company, wants to rollout statelite communication in the country where Starlink still awaits launch.

Apple appears poised to take the rare step of increasing prices to deal with what CEO Tim Cook called an "unsustainable" memory shortage.

CNBC's Arjun Kharpal sits down with the chip company chief on The Tech Download podcast.

Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, defeating Reform UK by more than 9,000 votes with nearly 55% of the vote.

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.

Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is now positioned to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the governing Labour Party and to seize the top job.

A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggles in white-ball cricket.

The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

The men were rescued from a pavilion in White City but died shortly after, authorities said.

Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.

An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.

If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.

A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.

Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.

Wales legend Mark Hughes says he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.

The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.

Thousands gathered before dawn at Stonehenge to welcome the summer solstice, celebrating the year’s longest day with music, dancing and quiet reflection as the sun rose over the ancient stone circle.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air

Downing Street denied reports that Sir Keir Starmer will set out a timetable for resignation on Monday

East Midlands Railway and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are looking into the cause of the Bedford crash

Royal Mail has launched a new campaign encouraging children aged four to 17 to send letters of support to the England and Scotland men’s World Cup football teams.

The entrance to the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded and flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard

’Pleas take care of yourselves,’ Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address

The blaze happened at a single storey building in White City, say London Fire Brigade

Federal Aviation Administration reportedly inks deal with Palantir to analyze incident data

Funding package represents largest upgrade to National Resilience fire vehicles and equipment in two decades