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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it declined to help denuclearize Iran and citing his good relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong-un.

One-year-old grizzly bear Fitz escaped his enclosure at the Calgary Zoo Sunday morning. The zoo says the bear was safely returned to his enclosure.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, government data showed on Sunday, surpassing the toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak to become the deadliest in the country's history. The D.R.C.'s public health institute said in its latest report that confirmed cases had risen to ‌4,945.

“When we saw it, it looked really hurt, it almost looked dead," says Finn Holland. "But then we saw subtle movements.”

Teva Canada is recalling some of its Teva-Pregabalin 150 mg capsules after it said routine testing identified possible contamination with the drug sertraline.

A passenger bus carrying Polish tourists on a highway in Hungary went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing a dozen people and injuring at least 10 early Sunday, police said. The bus was travelling on eastbound lanes near Mezokeresztes around 140 kilometres east of Budapest.

Hundreds of migrants who recently entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta staged a protest on a popular urban beach on Sunday, urging Spanish authorities to grant them asylum instead of sending them back to Morocco.

Firefighters battled a massive wildfire that scorched a nature reserve in eastern Belgium and another on a Greek island near Athens, where two people were killed on Sunday as hot and dry conditions fuelled fires across parts of Europe.

Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83.

Yankees third baseman appeared to try to block Toronto's runner on third base from seeing when the fly ball was caught.

Despite a shaky start to the festival, the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham had been a thrilling success, drivers and locals say.

Mississauga fire found the woman around 11:15 p.m. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.

Officers found the vessel flipped over nearly 50 metres south of the Ridgetown break wall, a Peel police spokesperson said.

The College of Nurses of Ontario has also proposed changes to rein in practice of absentee supervision that some say has put patients at risk.

Originally designed in 1908, the historic home’s brick exterior opens to a modern, updated interior and is “truly one of a kind,” the listing agent says.

Alberta's controversial Bill 11 allows some physicians to provide publicly covered care while offering some privately paid services.

Concerns have been raised about the Liberal government’s commitment to anti-scab legislation that it passed just two years ago.

Owner Allen Cooper said he believes the fire came in through the roof. His father, David Cooper, opened the adult entertainment club in the 1960s.

In an exclusive book excerpt, Toronto restaurateur Jen Agg shares how she faced down hostile anti-vax protesters.

The 11 days of exercises involving 18,000 South Korean soldiers were designed to beef up readiness against North Korean threats

Frank Gounder had been at home as floodwaters crept up his driveway until they were about 0.61 metres in the house and his workshop.

For Americans in remote communities, the proposed requirements for voting would be extremely difficult to meet

The latest attempt comes two weeks after tens of thousands of would-be migrants rushed toward Ceuta in one of the deadliest migration crises to hit the region

Nearly 130,000 utility customers statewide remained without power by midday Sunday

LeBlanc’s spokesperson says the meeting is a chance to take stock of the work done by the negotiating teams so far

Negotiations have become heated ahead of an Aug. 19 deadline to avoid a new suite of tariffs

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck Monday morning in San Jose del Palmar, killing at least 290 and causing severe damage

The blaze now torching Belgium has far surpassed a 2011 fire that burned nearly 14 square kilometres in the same area

Theft comes just days after police in the city of Parma announced that they had recovered three stolen artworks by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth about €10-million

There has been no immediate response from President Donald Trump's administration to Abelardo de la Espriella's request for a suspension.

Throughout the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and assertions that a peace deal is imminent.

The U.S Geological Survey said the quake hit Indonesia's Flores region with a depth of 10 kilometers at 5:58 a.m. Indonesia time.

Some temporarily relief at the gas pump for Canadian consumers is set to end next month when the fuel excise tax pause is scheduled to expire.

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.

Farage abruptly quit his seat in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report a five million pound gift from an overseas crypto billionaire.

A proclamation signed by Trump imposes a 100% tariff on drones of a certain size or with certain capabilities that are particularly sensitive for national security purposes.

The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28.

A new White House report released Thursday accuses China of routing their exports through third countries with more favourable U.S. tariff rates or avoid them altogether.

A Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday.

In May, she published a memoir after a tumultuous decade that involved depression, substance abuse, losing custody of her daughter and stints in rehab.

President Trump said a cease-fire agreed in June would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program and finish the conflict, but the countries appear far apart.

Scrutiny over the gifts and support provided by George Cottrell to Mr. Farage, the Reform U.K. leader, will continue even after he won last week’s special election in Clacton.

Since last week, hazardous weather has caused seven deaths, forced people from their homes and required some to be rescued by boat. The region was at risk for more flooding on Sunday.

The president’s son-in-law met the Palestinian militant group’s leaders in Egypt, officials said. He will soon see Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader.

A diving feat landed her on the cover of Sports Illustrated and led to a film and TV career. She also took part in one of the first LSD studies.

Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s nearly nine-month deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.

A lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, killing at least eight.

Not all progressives are equal: Candidates of the activist left typically don’t perform as well as other Democrats.

Many queer people are going no contact — cutting off their families for myriad reasons. It’s not always the right answer.

On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.

Mental health challenges aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are raising concerns over the health of U.S. soldiers, as the Middle-East conflict drags on.

Cooper's visit and statement come after reports of widespread morale and mental health concerns aboard the Lincoln.

Lamborghini's Revuelto SV is a limited-edition V12 hybrid with over 1,050 horsepower, a 2.4-second 0-to-100 kph time and a $741,172 starting price.

Kim Murstein and Gail Rudnick are the duo behind "Excuse My Grandma," an advice podcast that dives into life, love and other issues across generations.

European markets fly under the radar when compared with larger and more liquid U.S. markets, but Goldman Sachs offered to dispel some of the myths.

Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level.

The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.

The rapid drawdown of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve could damage the caverns that store the oil, experts warn.

Rivian is trying to catch up to Tesla's "hands-free" capabilities, but with additional safety guardrails that the Elon Musk company doesn't have.

Amid reports of burnout and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Adm. Brad Cooper acknowledged that long stretches at sea can be challenging but said some of the concerns raised were "old news."

The president's son-in-law and envoy is expected in Jerusalem on Monday for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who last week rejected the Trump-backed 15-point plan.

The death of Jason Arday, 41, came a little more than a week after he resigned from his post at the university amid accusations of plagiarism that ignited a culture-war firestorm.

The earthquake took place around 5 a.m. and was centered off the coast of Flores Island in the quake-prone archipelago.

A deadly temblor devastated Armenia in 1999, spurring a reconstruction that allowed the city to build back stronger. When disaster struck this time, it was prepared.

The levies, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, are the latest exchange in a dispute that has disrupted the once harmonious relationship over the past year.

Gulf leaders worry the president is unable to manage the diplomacy necessary to secure peace with Iran, according to Arab and Western officials.

A plan to build apartments over the bunker is igniting debate on how Germany should address its complex history under Adolf Hitler.

Panettiere starred in TV shows including Heroes and Nashville along with films Remember the Titans and Raising Helen.

Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later on Monday.

Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.

Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

Thousands of people on Indonesia’s Flores Island are still waiting for aid after a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 54 people, injured 135 and damaged more than 1,300 homes

On Cambodia’s Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, getting anywhere has always meant navigating the water. It isn’t any different for schoolchildren.

Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public

Opening statements are set to begin in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with murder in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California

Andrew Garfield stars in The Magic Faraway Tree, a fantasy adventure based on Enid Blyton’s books, about a family discovering magical worlds after moving to the countryside

The final season of “Outer Banks” and a new album from Oscar-winner Anthony Hopkins are among this week's latest entertainment releases

Russian authorities said Kyiv fired around 600 drones to the capital of Moscow

Two wildfires have broken out on island of Salamina during popular Greek holiday weekend