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CPAC, the Canadian service that provides direct coverage of political events, says declining revenues have led it to cancel two flagship programs, PrimeTime Politics and L'Essentiel.

Firefighter Joseph Reid ran the prestigious marathon dressed in silver pants, a Jaws T-shirt, and a grey top hat adorned with a feather — the same outfit the late Tragically Hip frontman wore for his final concert in Kingston, Ont., in 2016.

Andrea Barbour made a social media post with a photo of herself in front of The Rooms in St. John’s Tuesday, but something wasn't quite right. A nonexistent logo was in place of the museum's iconic caribou sculpture. The post was met with swift criticism.

Six inmates who were mistakenly released from Ontario's jails remain at large, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday.

Employees at Canada's spy agency who were hoping to take advantage of the federal government's early retirement incentive appear to be out of luck.

In a video message, King Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying today’s world ‘may have troubled her deeply.’

The Senate human rights committee is calling for more education, better digital literacy and a federal task force on hate to fight a spike in anti-Jewish hate crimes and acts of intimidation.

An upcoming Hallmark movie, All’s Fair in Live and Mahjong, became the subject of criticism for what some see as a disregard for the Asian cultural elements its story is based around.

NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds on Mars as scientists strive to learn whether the Red Planet ever harboured life. Five of the seven diverse organic compounds, which were confirmed in an experiment by the six-wheeled rover in rock that formed in a dried lakebed near the planet's equator, had never previously been identified on Mars, researchers said.

A report into the deaths of six youths from the Mushuau Innu First Nation between 2015 and 2020 has found 12 systemic failings — from placements in faraway group homes, to the persistent problem of gas sniffing in their home community.

Canada was international student Kartik Vasudev’s “dream country.” He was taken from us “without fulfilling a single dream,” his grieving parents said Tuesday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has reached across the partisan divide to reboot a Canada-U.S. trade advisory council as he seeks to reassure Canadians the government has a plan for the critical trade talks ahead.

A new Alberta oil pipeline following the existing Trans Mountain corridor through B.C. has been discussed inside the federal government, sources have confirmed to the Star, but it could come with its own set of political trade-offs.

An MTO research report in 2022 warned that public acceptance of speed cameras is tied to the need for transparency and education.

Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney can’t both be right? Except, in some ways, they are.

Fred Hahn will be on paid leave "for the duration of the investigation," the union said in a statement this week. "This is a routine procedural step and is not a disciplinary measure."

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.”

Pygmy hippos are listed as endangered with fewer than 3,000 remaining in the wild, according to experts who track animal extinction.

Ford confirmed that Tuesday, insisting the issue was "a no-brainer" for ministers because the aircraft was needed in a province as vast as Ontario.

The fact that Drake is making Toronto the centre of his gravity — again — is the real message hidden under that mountain of ice.

Two U.S. officials and two Mexican investigators were killed in the crash after an operation to destroy drug labs of criminal groups, authorities say

A black bear was rescued by police from a tree in Albany, New York on Tuesday. The bear tumbled from the tree into a net after it was tranquilized.

U.S. forces have put in place a global warning to track down vessels tied to Tehran

John Ternus will take over as chief executive in September for Tim Cook, who turned Apple into a US$4-trillion tech colossus during his 15-year run after the death of co-founder Steve Jobs.

Soccer’s governing bodies have struggled for decades to eliminate racial and homophobic abuse

Attorney-General investigating interactions between ChatGPT and gunman who killed two people last year at Florida State University

Britain's royals held a commemorative reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's birth, then King Charles and members of the family visited the British Museum on Tuesday to view the final designs ​for a ⁠national memorial to his mother.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a rapidly expiring ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and that the U.S. military was 'raring to go' if negotiations were not successful.

French Rafale fighters were deployed from a Lithuanian air base in a display of air power on the alliance’s eastern flank

U.S. Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh told U.S. senators on Tuesday he would make monetary policy decisions independent of any advice or pressure from President Donald Trump.

Michael Kovrig said Ottawa's new China strategy is a 'risky play' that will not be viewed well by Washington and could threaten trade talks.

A Canadian woman was killed in the shooting, four people were injured by gunfire and two were injured by falls, according to the Mexico State Secretariat of Security.

If the U.S.-led war in Iran continues, the protracted conflict 'could trigger a cascade of effects similar to the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis,' according to the FAO.

The family of 38-year-old Windsor, Ont. resident Hassan Haidar says an Israeli drone shot him in the head during its ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino, the former CEO of X, were summoned for 'voluntary interviews' with Paris prosecutors following a search at the French premises of X.

A Canadian witness said she narrowly avoided being caught in the shooting herself after deciding to turn back from climbing the Pyramid of the Moon moments before.

During his speech, Charles credited his mother for her long-standing cultural and social influence and the enduring impact of her service.

The police confirmed they have asked prosecutors to request a court warrant for arresting Bang Si-Hyuk, the billionaire founder and chairman of Hybe.

The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico, a state official told the AP on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak about the case.

Trump said the move came at Pakistan’s request as he waits for a 'unified proposal' from Tehran, but that the U.S. military will continue its blockade of Iranian ports.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

Suburbs to the north and large cities to the south could offer insight into how support for the amendment to the state constitution is unfolding.

“I want to say I’m sorry for misleading people,” said the conservative commentator, who has broken sharply with the president over the war with Iran.

The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public.

Sullivan & Cromwell apologized for submitting a court document that had fake citations created by artificial intelligence.

The two Americans were killed on Sunday when their vehicle crashed while returning from a counter-cartel operation led by Mexico’s armed forces in the state of Chihuahua.

Republicans have accused the Southern Poverty Law Center, which is best known for investigating hate groups, of unfairly targeting conservative and Christian organizations.

A redistricting measure is asking voters to temporarily reverse a decision they made less than six years ago.

The man who killed one tourist at a Mexican pyramid and wounded several others had materials in his backpack tied to a 1999 U.S. attack, a possible reference to the Columbine High School massacre.

Also, Trump extends the cease-fire with Iran. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

Tim Cook had a highly successful tenure as Apple's CEO, but he leaves his successor with a big gap to fill when it comes to the company's position in AI.

Such a move would provide liquidity in dollars to the oil-rich UAE, but could be politically tenuous for the administration amid higher prices at home.

Trump's announcement came after an expected trip by Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan for a peace talks with Iranian officials was put on hold.

Traders are monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

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

Prices rose after it became clear that Vice President JD Vance had not departed for Pakistan, where peace talks with Iran were supposed to resume.

Through Amazon Pharmacy, patients will be able to access medications including Novo Nordisk's Wegovy as well as newer oral GLP-1 options.

Trump said his administration had "some very good talks" with Anthropic during a meeting at the White House last week.

Tim Cook's 15-year tenure at the helm of Apple was highly profitable for Wall Street, as the company's market cap swelled from $350 billion to $4 trillion.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he expects the U.S. and Israel war against Iran to end soon since it began in late February.

The announcement came as talks set to take place between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Pakistani were postponed amid uncertainty about the broad strokes of a deal.

The capture of the tanker ship Tifani follows a Trump administration directive to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in smuggling Iranian oil.

A Chinese government probe of a Meta-acquired company, Manus AI, reveals what tech workers see as a new red line.

The U.S. spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.

The change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation’s pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.

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.

The Lyrid meteor shower is the oldest recorded and Wednesday brings near perfect weather conditions to see them as they peak. Simon King explains.

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

Amid a quarrel with the Pope and criticism for a social media image, Trump shared a passage during a week-long event of reading the Bible.

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior strongly criticises his players after they suffer a fifth loss in a row without scoring for first time since 1912.

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his players can "celebrate however you want" in response to criticism for their reaction to beating Arsenal.

Brighton heap more pressure on Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior as they ease to a comfortable 3-0 win thanks to goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck.

Accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue on Saturday night.

Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?

Shauni Kerkhoof subjected to ‘ traumatic and humiliating gauntlet’ after making the ‘nonsensical’ allegations that resulted in her being fired and harassment lawsuit claims

The organization claims the investigation is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to go after critics and groups with different views

Patel says he’s ‘an everyday American who loves his country and loves the sport of hockey’ as he comes under fire for drinking with Team USA

President Donald Trump read a notable Bible passage in a livestreamed marathon

It comes as the rise in fuel costs has led to many in the UK changing their behaviour

MPs warned of a ‘a toxic and dismissive culture’ taking hold at No 10

Mills faces additional pressure to resign after Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have risen to 3.3% in March, according to a consensus of experts.

The vaccine, mRNA-1018, developed by Moderna, utilises mRNA technology similar to that employed in Covid-19 jabs

The firm has unveiled its largest paid work experience programme to help tackle rising youth unemployment.