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A former top Foreign Ministry official said on Tuesday he had faced "constant pressure" from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office to speed up the process to install his pick as U.S. ambassador, deepening a row that threatens the British leader.

Devices that look for weapons or items that could be used as a weapon were installed at the Halifax Infirmary following a stabbing last year. Some of the items now in the hospital's possession include knives, box cutters, a hacksaw and what one official calls "improvised weapons."

Fans are cheering on the Montreal Canadiens from the pews of the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-l’Évangéliste, 40 minutes outside Montreal. The church in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., is a heritage site that hosts mass as well as cultural and artistic events.

Prime Minister Mark Carney stunned some Canadian historians over the weekend when he released a pointed video message about the U.S. featuring a War of 1812 general who led the charge against the American invaders of that era.

Renewable energy met all new demand for electricity in 2025, according to a new review of global power generation, preventing any increase in the burning of fossil fuels to produce electricity and highlighting the promise of clean sources like wind and solar.

The family of an Indigenous woman is urging an inquest jury examining her death in an Ontario hospital to rule it was a homicide due to biases, and errors made in her assessment and treatment. Heather Winterstein, 24, went to the St. Catharines hospital on Dec. 9, 2021, but a doctor ruled out infection, opted against doing bloodwork and attributed her symptoms to "social issues," the inquest heard. She returned the next day and died of sepsis after hours in the waiting room.

The Edmonton Oilers have a 1-0 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks as the hockey clubs prepare for Game 2 in Alberta's capital on Wednesday.

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, James Harden added 28 and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 115-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Atop "one of the only true condo buildings" in the heart of South Rosedale lies a penthouse with panoramic ravine views.

A tipping point of tolerance for Big Tech’s reach into children’s development appears to be taking place.

The Destination Toronto plan took 15 months to put together. It's the first time in decades a master plan has been created for the city.

Flagged as a "potential covert influence operation" in a new report, those behind the network are tough to trace.

Sheinbaum wrote on social media that Monday's shooting at the site of the Teotihuacán pyramids "deeply pains" her government and said she was in touch with the Canadian Embassy.

So far only Tomas Lukaszuk, a former Progressive Conservative deputy premier, and former UCP premier Jason Kenney have taken up the cause. Where are all the other former Alberta PC premiers, the cabinet ministers and MLAs? What about all those…

Bathurst Quay is the area that would be most affected by the Premier Doug Ford-backed proposal to expand Toronto’s island airport.

Sunnybrook becomes the latest hospital to end the classes. Parents and experts fear the loss of knowledge, and all-important connections.

“This was an opportunity for Canada to put its foot down,” said David Parfett, whose 22-year-old son Tom died by suicide via a product he allegedly purchased from one of Kenneth Law’s websites.

White House officials have said that U.S. Vice President JD Vance would lead the American delegation, while Iranian state television on Tuesday broadcast a message saying that “no delegation from Iran has visited Islamabad... so far.”

A gunman shot dead a Canadian woman as he opened fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday before killing himself, authorities said, in a rare attack at a major tourist attraction.

The U.S. on Monday expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained.

Trump warns of ‘lots of bombs’ and Tehran threatens ‘new cards on the battlefield’ as ceasefire deadline looms

Mexican President says any collaborations between the local government and the U.S. without federal permission would be a violation of Mexican law

Labor Secretary is the third cabinet member to leave

British police have linked the sale of the Canadian man’s products online to 112 deaths in the U.K., but no charges have been filed

Five ‘manipulated’ jars from German brand HiPP were retrieved safely, police say, but one more could still be in circulation in Austria

The British Prime Minister insists he was not told that Peter Mandelson had failed a security review

Shooter later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Mexican authorities say

These are the issues the two countries will confront this week – or eventually

Mexico's security cabinet said in a statement that several more people were injured in the shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids outside Mexico City.

The S&P 500 slipped 0.4 per cent from its all-time high and is on track for just its second drop in 14 days after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel.

Officials said there was a one per cent chance for a mega-quake, compared to a 0.1 per cent chance during normal times, in the next week or so following the powerful quake

Challenges face the talks that may be held in Islamabad ahead of the ceasefire's expiration about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program and other issues.

President Donald Trump said an Iranian-flagged cargo ship had been fired upon and seized when it tried to get around the U.S. blockade.

The White House said Vice President JD Vance, who led the first round of historic face-to-face talks over 21 hours last weekend, would lead the U.S. delegation to Pakistan.

Iran fired on vessels and re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the region and threatening the key global oil shipping route.

Since his first sighting, the whale has been trapped several times and freed with human assistance, but has become stranded again and is now fighting for his life.

The deal is meant to enable broader U.S.-Iran negotiations but one that will see Israeli forces maintain positions deep inside southern Lebanon.

Oil prices plunged by about nine per cent on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic.

We look at the changes in gas prices.

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The prime minister’s office was “dismissive” of security concerns about Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate who became ambassador to Washington, the official said.

If the Steve Jobs era was defined by technological innovation, the Tim Cook period was one of exceptional financial growth.

John Ternus, an Apple veteran who runs hardware engineering, will take over an extraordinarily profitable company in need of new ideas.

Kevin M. Warsh has enough support to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but a criminal investigation into the central bank stands in his way.

Andon Market in San Francisco is billed as the first retail boutique run by an artificial intelligence agent. So far, the inventory seems random, and there are too many candles.

Harvey Weinstein is accused of raping an actress in a Manhattan hotel more than a decade ago. After an overturned conviction and a hung jury, he will face the charge once again.

AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.

American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

European stocks traded broadly higher on Tuesday as investors try to gauge the direction of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's move to executive chair spurred commentary from tech leaders Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey, as well as Warren Buffett.

West Texas Intermediate and Brent had settled 7% and 5% higher on Monday.

The nation's largest private insurer expects 2026 adjusted earnings of more than $18.25 per share, up from a previous outlook of greater than $17.75 per share.

The U.K. is seeking to lure British residents back from the UAE as war in the Middle East rattles confidence in Dubai’s safe‑haven image.

Traders will also be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

India and Korea find alignment as U.S.–China tensions reshape trade — but struggle to move beyond intent

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that "no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone."

The banking giant is looking to invest in areas deemed critical to economic security, including defense and AI.

Ahead of expected peace talks in Pakistan, Iranian officials said they would not bow to U.S. pressure.

The British prime minister appears to be in the sharpest peril of his 21 months in office, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed despite red flags.

Pakistan is the key broker in talks to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. But it did not always get along with President Donald Trump and does not recognize Israel.

Iranian officials have threatened to forgo negotiations even as U.S. representatives plan to arrive in Pakistan for the meeting and a ceasefire is set to expire Wednesday.

The deadly strikes on the Lebanese capital shattered neighborhoods where many people had taken refuge after being displaced by earlier Israeli bombardments.

After the defeat of Hungary’s Viktor Orban, the victory in Bulgaria by Rumen Radev will install a new pro-Russian voice within the European Union.

Iran threatened retaliation after the seizure in the Gulf of Oman, and it wasn’t clear whether Tehran would attend talks in Pakistan, with a ceasefire set to expire Wednesday.

After Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary, Bulgaria offers Russia its next best bet as it seeks to retain influence inside the European Union.

The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

Michelle Sadio had been at a wake when a car approached and fired four gunshots at a group of mourners in north-west London.

The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Sir Olly Robbins has defended his actions amid a row over the vetting of the former US ambassador.

Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.

Baroness Karren Brady steps down as vice-chair of Premier League side West Ham after 16 years.

One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit.

The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.

A 40-year-old man was arrested at an address in Coventry by counter terrorism detectives, the Metropolitan Police said.

British boxer Lawrence Okolie says he hopes "sense prevails" after failing a doping test before his heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka.

Analysis: ‘Smoking gun’ claims after this publication told Downing Street that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting last year

The UK’s online safety regulator says messaging apps will ‘face serious consequences’ if they fail to protect children

Lord Matthew Doyle stepped down as the Prime Minister’s communications chief last March

The sacked Foreign Office chief gave evidence to MPs over the Mandelson scandal - and exposed the rotten core of Keir Starmer’s government, says political editor David Maddox

Regulator Ofcom said Royal Mail must now ‘get on and implement’ its improvement plan

Taiwan’s president has canceled a planned visit to Africa after three countries withdrew permission for his flight over their territories

Kemi Badenoch asked why Sir Keir claimed to have only learnt about Lord Mandelson failing vetting last week, when The Independent raised concerns with Downing Street in September

Joseph Savarino’s blood-alcohol concentration was at 0.11 percent, above the legal limit of 0.08, according to authorities

The US president weighs in on the scandal over Keir Starmer’s appointment

Sacked civil servant tells MPs No 10 wanted Mandelson in Washington as quickly as ‘humanly possible’