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Former U.S. treasury secretary Larry Summers said on Monday he will step back from all public commitments, days after President Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate his and other prominent Democrats' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Anzi Hu was identified on Monday as the seven-year-old who died in California after she was caught in a large wave at Garrapata Beach. Her father, Yuji Hu, also died after attempting to rescue her.

Within a day of the cameras being set up in the Heiltsuk First Nation last year, researchers  captured footage of a sea wolf emerging from the water with a buoy hanging from its mouth. The footage then showed the wolf dropping the buoy on the beach, picking up the exposed line, and pulling it until the crab trap emerged from the water.

After decades of decline, rates of cervical cancer within Canada have plateaued, according to the Canadian Cancer Society — a troubling trend for some experts, given that the type of cancer is preventable.

The Christian group is demanding a refund of $2,609.93 — the cost of the rental space — as well as $5,000 for unconstitutional and unjustified infringements of rights after Quebec City terminated the contract of MAGA-affiliated musician Sean Feucht.

The UN Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the devastated territory and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state.

The United Conservative Party has launched a lawsuit against two of its former MLAs, Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair, alleging the duo and the Alberta Party have infringed on Progressive Conservative trademarks as they seek to relaunch the bygone party.

Gunmen attacked a high school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, taking 25 schoolgirls and killing at least one staffer, authorities said of the latest abduction of students in the region.

A U.S. judge found on Monday there is evidence of misconduct in how a federal prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges against James Comey. He also ordered that grand jury materials be turned over to the former FBI chief's defence lawyers.

The Canadian author received the $100,000 award at a downtown Toronto event hosted by Rick Mercer.

Mark Carney's minority Liberals narrowly passed their first budget with a vote of 170-168.

The minority Liberals pull off a win that was never assured until the final count: 170 in favour, 168 against.

The Trump administration says the laws threaten the safety of officers who are facing “unprecedented” harassment, doxing, and violence.

A company that received $4.79 million from Labour Minister David Piccini through Ontario's Skills Development Fund was flagged by a bureaucrat over concerns it might use the money to buy its own software, according to a confidential government database obtained…

School that turned to the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act accuses the government of interfering in collective bargaining due to loan conditions.

The flag will stay up until Tuesday morning to commemorate Palestine's independence day.

The U.S. president reiterated he "probably would talk to" Maduro, but underscored he is not taking off the table the possibility of military action on Venezuela.

"I choose to try to listen to the music instead of the noise," Grégoire Trudeau said on the "Arlene is Alone" YouTube episode last Wednesday.

Police are treating the incident as a homicide, Det. Sgt. Trevor Grieve said Monday afternoon.

A growing share of loans is being directed to high-income and upper-middle-income economies, according to U.S.-based AidData

The vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act takes place a week after a swath of the disgraced financier’s e-mails were made public

Trump repeats threat to pull games from some cities

Arab countries had signalled such authorization was necessary for them to contribute troops for the proposed international force

NCAA said in October it was investigating at least 30 current or former players for gambling allegations

Crown prince’s wish list is expected to include formal assurances defining the scope of the U.S. military protection for Saudi Arabia

New model takes cues from Denmark, where asylum claims fell to a 40-year low last year

Case against former FBI director in peril as judge points to evidence of errors by Trump-appointed attorney

Vote is a crucial next step for the fragile ceasefire and efforts to outline Gaza’s future

New revelations and coming vote show one of the rare instances where Trump has not been able to exhibit almost total control over his party

The U.S. resolution endorses President Donald Trump’s 20-point ceasefire plan, but added stronger language that envisions a possible future path to a Palestinian state.

While visiting the site Monday, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said the incident had taken place on a line that is vital for delivering aid to Ukraine.

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, as per agreements brokered in Istanbul.

Iran's foreign minister said there is no uranium enrichment taking place because the country's facilities had been attacked, referencing the U.S. and Israel bombing.

Trump signed the order after announcing framework agreements with Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador and Argentina designed to ease import levies on agricultural products.

The Straus family is now selling the watch for the first time, and it's touted to be one of the most expensive Titanic artifacts to ever go on sale.

AI company Anthropic said it disrupted a cyber attack using an AI system that its researchers linked to the Chinese government.

Four people have been taken into custody in connection with the deaths of the two children, ages three and six, and their mother while the father remains in the hospital.

Swedish police said they had no information pointing to it being an attack, and were investigating the incident as involuntary manslaughter. The driver was arrested.

The BBC said it sent a personal letter to the White House apologizing for the edit of the Trump speech given before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Decades ago, a Chinese village became an official symbol of revolutionary “self-reliance.” The slogan hasn’t changed, but nearly everything else has.

Faced with a mass defection on a bill to demand the release of the Epstein files, the president rushed to avoid an embarrassing loss, suggesting a slip in his iron grip on the G.O.P.

Beijing has used loans to developing nations to expand its influence, but a new study says no country has received more Chinese financing than the United States.

Ukraine understands this. Europe should get on board with it, too.

New emails showed that Lawrence H. Summers, a former Harvard president, had stayed in touch with Jeffrey Epstein for years after Mr. Epstein faced sex trafficking charges.

Post-election violence has tarnished the country’s reputation for stability, and the crackdown may have backfired on the government, as officials in Washington call for a re-examination of U.S. ties.

Recent oil and gas deals in Europe suggest that the growing demand for energy may be leading companies to adopt a more pragmatic approach.

Speaking at a gathering of McDonald’s franchise owners and operators, the president boasted that he had “normalized” inflation.

The judge said the case “raises important questions concerning the use of the state’s military forces for domestic law enforcement purposes.”

The donations to over a dozen schools come as the Trump administration is directing more funds to the historically Black institutions, too.

European bourses opened lower on Tuesday as global markets pull back on renewed concerns over AI-linked stocks.

Asia-Pacific markets fell Tuesday, tracking Wall Street's tech-led slump.

Despite the recent sell-off in tech over concerns about high valuations and capital expenditure, some analysts think we could still end the year with a rally.

The trip follows Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia in May in which the kingdom made a $600 billion trade and investment commitment to the U.S.

India's trade deficit soared to a record high of $41.7 billion as festive demand for gold led to sharp rise in imports while U.S. tariffs hit exports.

Emails between Jeffrey Epstein and former Harvard President Larry Summers were among thousands of documents released by a House committee last week.

Despite the recent sell-off in tech over concerns about high valuations and capital expenditure, some analysts think we could still end the year with a rally.

Arm doesn't make CPUs but it licenses its instruction set technology and sells designs that customers can build their chips on top of.

Waller's comments put him squarely in the came of those looking to ease monetary policy to head off further danger in the jobs picture.

"This is how much business is on the books. Half a trillion dollars worth so far," Huang said at the company's GTC conference in Washington last month.

The BJP-led alliance captured 202 out of 243 seats in Bihar’s legislative assembly, a stunning showing in a state where it has struggled in the past.

Officials said a search was underway for the students, who were taken from their dormitory during the overnight hours. A motive for the attack was unclear.

Chinese lenders backed 2,500 projects, covering almost every U.S. state, from gas pipelines to airport terminals, even as Washington warned developing nations about Chinese debt traps.

The U.S. had pushed the U.N. Security Council to support and enshrine Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. Israel, Hamas, Russia and others had raised objections.

The Supreme Court agreed to review what it means for a migrant to “arrive” in the United States.

The move comes amid mounting frustration over the Labour government’s inability to curb small-boat crossings of the English Channel.

The line links Warsaw to Lublin and continues onward to Ukraine. It has been used to deliver aid to that country.

Across Britain, families that once felt solidly middle class are losing their footing as rents, child care costs and food prices outpace wages.

An ongoing record of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since Sept. 2.

China has expanded and modernized its nuclear arsenal at an astounding rate — and has refused to discuss arms control unless the U.S. agrees to parity.

The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.

Britain's Jamie Chadwick lands a reserve role in next year's top-level Genesis Le Mans hypercar programme.

Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

After scoring his first senior international goal against Luxembourg on Monday, is Jamie Donley the right man to lead the line in Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off?

Some 380 hospice beds lie empty in England because of financial pressures, say bosses.

The weather has turned colder with the risk of snow and ice in parts of the UK as Simon King explains.

BBC Sport's From The Ashes series concludes with the inside story of Ashton Agar's record-breaking introduction to Test cricket as a 19-year-old batting at number 11.

The former US treasury secretary says he is "ashamed" of his emails to the late sex offender.

Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be released in May 2028

Home secretary also faces backlash from Labour MPs as plans will see government overhaul human rights laws in bid to ramp up deportations

The M40 southbound remains closed after a tanker and car collided

House of Representatives could pass legislation unanimously to compel Justice Department to release documents on late pedophile, some lawmakers believe

The Irish former fullback has not paid his debt and is now facing a petition to make him bankrupt

The company behind brands including Golden Virginia, Winston and Rizla said £10 billion has been handed out to shareholders over the past four years.

Matthew Gruter loses visa for joining demonstration against Jewish lobby in New South Wales

This amendment to the National Planning Policy Framework is among several measures the Housing Secretary is expected to announce on Tuesday

Brains with anxiety, depression, ADHD or conduct disorder tended to have a reduced surface area in regions responsible for processing emotions, responding to threats and maintaining awareness of bodily states

StubHub, Viagogo, AA Driving School, BSM Driving School, Gold’s Gym, Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Marks Electrical will all be investigated.