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As tensions between Canada and the U.S. creep into the film industry, Jay Baruchel is more than confident his country can stand toe to toe with its southern neighbour. He's one of a number of Canadian actors sharing their love of the country's film industry and Canada in general on the TIFF red carpet after the festival kicked off Thursday night.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would "love" to see British-run Northern Ireland unify with Ireland, remarks made during a visit to Dublin that drew a sharp response from pro-British unionists in Northern Ireland.

Iraq’s government was racing Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shuttering a key Saudi pipeline.

Russian strikes killed three civilians and wounded dozens in Ukraine, local officials said Saturday, after Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that sending European troops into Ukraine would amount to direct conflict with Russia.

Researchers analyzed Parks Canada data collected from 2010 to 2023 on aggressive wildlife encounters and what people were doing when they occurred. The researchers found that quiet activities like hiking, walking and sightseeing were when many encounters occurred.

Lucas Brehaut was hoping there’d be a lot of interest in his research, though it might be a case of “be careful what you wish for.” Caribou, moose, black bears, wolves, rabbits and owls have been messing with his research equipment.

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and why they're potentially crucial to how U.S. President Donald Trump wields power in his final two years in the White House.

Artificial intelligence researchers are warning the public to use strong passwords and promptly install software updates on their devices to combat "AI-driven computer worms," a new breed of cyber-threat they say can launch custom attacks on devices, sapping processing power and information as they hunt for new victims.

Tensions between Canada and the United States have raised concerns about Canada's digital sovereignty, but what does that term mean, and how can Canada promote it? Experts say it's about making sure Canada has tech alternatives and can effectively regulate all things digital, but that can prove difficult.

TORONTO - Lirim Hajrullahu's 29-yard field goal on the game's final play earned the Toronto Argonauts a 26-23 win over the hard-luck Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday afternoon.

The U.S. president made a point of mentioning the two countries in the same sentence while answering a reporter's question in Dublin.

Mississippi police said Saturday they were still investigating the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree last month, a day after a man was arrested in connection with the killing.

NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without such a slowdown, Dario Amodei warned that within six to 12 months, AI…

"Always Lalisa" director Sue Kim discusses the effect K-pop success and fandom has had on the superstar singer.

Residents of this East York neighbourhood were frustrated a tree hadn't been pruned. Then it crushed a car.

It seems every generation has a version of kids-these-days. But social media and the pandemic have brought new challenges, and some believe Wonderland is bearing the brunt of it.

A ballyhooed summit in Toronto and a big speech in Europe offer opportunities to seize business and diplomatic opportunities, but there are hazards.

The Los Angeles Clippers-Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention case as presented on "Pablo Torre Finds Out" has been his masterpiece. It's only part of his story.

Five university professors explain the new ways they're using to gauge students' understanding, and where AI fits in.

The last three-sided meeting took place in Geneva in February

Sabalenka will try to become the first player to win three in a row since Serena Williams from 2012-14

Other political parties are warning that unlimited donations from billionaire businessmen risk corrupting elections

Thousands of Celine Dion fans gathered on Friday night for a giant, outdoor karaoke night, on a Paris screen.

Any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would amount to a direct conflict with Moscow, Russian President says

Iraqi government confirms attacks came from its territory, though umbrella group denies involvement

U.S. President says a united Ireland would be a ‘fantastic thing’

Cashmere sweaters and Teslas are among the items that are more affordable north of the border

People who have dealt with the President think Carney has recognized that readily giving in doesn’t necessarily result in better treatment

A bipartisan assemblage of Biden, Obama, Bush and Clinton appeared together for a ceremony in New York

U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada wants a deal with Washington “very badly” and suggested an agreement could come “fairly soon” if trade concerns are resolved.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will pitch Canada to hundreds of global and domestic investors at the country's first national investment summit in Toronto next week.

Diana turned heads when she arrived at the Serpentine, one of London’s most celebrated art galleries, on a warm June evening in 1994, dressed in the figure-hugging gown.

France's education minister described the incident as one of 'extreme gravity,' and offered his full support to the teacher, her colleagues, students and the their families.

Consumers could be facing higher borrowing costs for longer as bond markets are once again signalling rising economic risk to the finance and investing community.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer considers a beverage "very hot" if it is above 65°C, and says it is “probably carcinogenic” to people.

Footage shared by local authorities shows large sections of the vessel engulfed in flames and survivors being pulled out of the water onto Philippine Coast Guard boats.

Orangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.

The Tates failed to demonstrate that they do not present a flight risk or danger to the community or that special circumstances warrant their release, a judge said in her ruling.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of the Bahamas said that neither the aircraft or any associated wreckage or debris have been located.

President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects.

Researchers at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are increasingly trying to raise awareness about the risks of artificial intelligence.

In an essay, the head of Anthropic laid out the rapidly advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence and said there needed to be greater safety controls across the industry.

The president’s latest attack on the National Museum of American History reflects his longstanding desire for “patriotic” history.

The United States has been officially neutral on an issue that was a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.

Senator Jon Husted, running in a high-stakes race in Ohio, dismissed his political director because of social media activity displaying a “complete lack” of judgment, a spokeswoman said.

Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.

Just because A.I. is revolutionizing coding, doesn’t mean it will automatically revolutionize our apps.

A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.

Researchers say artificial intelligence is developing faster than the systems put in place to monitor and control it.

Amodei's essay landed after an Anthropic researcher set off a firestorm on social media this week by announcing he quit his job at the company.

Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed concerns around border dispute and the trade imbalance.

Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.

In August, consumer prices rose 3.4% over the past year while wages increased just 3.1%.

The U.S. crude oil price on Thursday topped $102 per barrel for its highest close since May.

Russia's war, permanently higher defense spending and uncertainty over U.S. commitments are narrowing the choices facing whoever wins Sunday's election.

CAT bonds, or catastrophe bonds, could bring data center risk to capital markets, with the first dedicated deal potentially emerging within 12 to 18 months.

On Sept. 11, 2001, hijackers flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing thousands. Photos capture those marking the 25th anniversary.

Iran-allied Houthi militants in Yemen have escalated strikes on Saudi Arabia this week.

Trump’s comments broke with longstanding U.S. neutrality on the question of reuniting the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland — a highly sensitive issue in the U.K.

Two of the most important corridors for international energy shipments are blocked by Iran and its proxies, oil prices are up and the global economy is reeling.

Republican candidates in some of the nation’s most competitive races are treading carefully as local industries brace for President Trump’s tariffs.

Flávio Bolsonaro is now polling evenly with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and prediction markets are favoring the challenger over the incumbent in the October election.

The terror organization and its offshoots have set up at least eight training sites over the past three years, taking advantage of the Taliban’s return to power.

“This is the first day that Iran really started winning the war,” a Yemeni official said of Houthi territorial gains that give Tehran leverage over a second major waterway.

The defeat leaves Britain outside a growing list of European countries and 14 U.S. jurisdictions that allow some form of assisted suicide.

Militants in Yemen sought to use a coding tool to produce guided rockets and missiles, the firm found, noting it was able to block some but not all the requests.

The men are accused of being members of an organized criminal network that defrauded women out of more than $6 million through online relationships, South African police said.

And according to to the National Hurricane Center, no hurricanes are on the horizon.

Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.

The call comes amid growing concerns that AI models may become able to inflict serious damage worldwide.

Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".

Dayana Yastremska says her flat took a "direct hit" by a Russian missile in Odesa, and all that left was her Roland Garros towel.

Keely Hodgkinson is again denied a major prize by rival Audrey Werro - but reveals she had to overcome a torn hamstring to make the start line at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship.

Liverpool have failed to win either of their first two Premier League games at Anfield. But is it too early to worry?

Rival demonstrators march through Portsmouth as new police powers come into force.

Officials are not ruling out "outside interference", while the company says the blaze at its site was sabotage.

The party says the money will allow it to fight the next election on a "level playing field", while rivals have renewed calls for donations from individuals to be capped.

‘The scheme’s been costed, it’s funded, and it will be continued beyond this year,’ says veterans minister Calvin Bailey

‘Both of us had ended up facing each other, so we knew we could create a distraction,’ Rudy Giuliani said

A former CIA official has reached a tentative plea agreement after being charged with theft for inflating his salary

The Olympic flame arrived in Senegal's capital with music, dancing, and a march by 100 women

The man suffered an unknown emergency when he hit the water and ultimately disappeared under the surface

Nigel Farage says he is honoured and humbled that Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have ‘shown such confidence in Reform’

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The Houthis captured a strategic island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, threatening to bring further economic chaos

‘This really happened this week in America, which used to be a real country,’ Bill Maher said on his show on Friday

Thousands of people have gathered in Romania’s capital to set a Guinness World Record with a miles-long table made of recycled materials