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Nine years after a deadly mosque attack in Quebec City claimed the lives of six men, survivors and advocates say they’re focused on promoting understanding — particularly in the wake of several pieces of legislation reinforcing secularism in Quebec.

Canada is the only Arctic nation that doesn't arm its coast guard fleet. The United States, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Russia all operate coast guard fleets that have the capability to defend themselves. The commander of Canada's navy says arming the civilian fleet isn't necessary unless there's a war.

Federal officials have revealed that the total expenditures incurred during a controversial cull at a B.C. ostrich farm last year amounted to nearly $7 million.

A gigantic warehouse across the street from an outdoor equipment store has become a flashpoint in Virginia as the U.S. grapples with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown — and a British Columbia company has been pulled into the fray.

Two U.S. Democratic Representatives visited a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father at a Texas federal detention centre Wednesday, in a case that has stirred anger over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and given fuel to Democrats and others pushing back against the actions of ICE.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson John Livingston tells The National about the moment officers rescued a bighorn sheep from an icy river in Gunnison, Colo.

CEO Irina Novoselsky said Hootsuite has worked with government organizations across countries and administrations for more than 15 years, including the U.S. government. 

For Palestinians in Gaza, the Rafah border crossing to Egypt is their gateway to the world. But since Israel seized it in May 2024, it has been largely shut. Now Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the crossing will reopen soon, as the U.S.-brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan moves into its second phase.

A small plane crashed Wednesday in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board including a member of congress, authorities said.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone attack killed three people in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region overnight, authorities said Thursday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is planning another large-scale barrage despite plans for further U.S.-brokered peace talks…

A national study found what students get and must pay for can vary vastly based on geography, despite what's required in the Canada Health Act.

As delegates gather in Calgary for the Conservative party’s national convention, there is one matter capturing their attention: Pierre Poilievre’s leadership review.

Sybil Goldstein's “Urban Myths,” now running at Koffler Arts, captures the fleeting, ephemeral beauty and complexity that is Toronto.

About 79 per cent of Canadians say they’re more fearful than hopeful about the year ahead, describing Trump’s return to the White House as “corrupt,” “chaotic” and “incompetent.”

Plus Linda McQuaig argues for a Canadian wealth tax in "Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us."

The blades of sidewalk plows are likely to catch on the raised edges, which could worsen an already bad situation.

The challenge with the increased individuality in the NHL is that sometimes players have a tough time governing themselves and can take things too far, writes Nick Kypreos.

Depression and anxiety nearly tripled between 2013 and 2023, McMaster researchers find.

A now released report shows the route and potential fares for the service. There are also plans for a proof-of-concept test this summer.

Sandinista regime has been co-operating on drug enforcement, toning down hyperbolic discourse

After allowing Iranian warships to participate in a naval exercise in South African waters, members of the ruling coalition say the government has drifted from its ideals

Coco Gauff’s viral behind-the-scenes racquet smash didn’t sit well with her playing peers

The FBI searched an election office in Georgia's Fulton County outside Atlanta on Wednesday, pursuing U.S. President Donald Trump's false claims that his 2020 election defeat was the result of widespread voting fraud.

Law enforcement is pursuing Trump’s claims of a stolen election, which have been repeatedly rejected by courts and officials

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate on Wednesday that Venezuela's new leaders were moving toward closer ties with the United States, leaving no immediate need for further U.S. military action, as he publicly faced lawmakers' questions for the first time since the raid to seize President Nicolas Maduro this month.

Democrat demands include an enforceable code of conduct for immigration agents and a requirement to identify themselves to the public

Song takes aim Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city and ends with chants of ‘ICE Out!’

Officers at Milan Cortina Games will work ‘exclusively in diplomatic premises’ at U.S. consulate, minister says

Trump has repeatedly called for the U.S. to take over Greenland, a Danish territory, to counter threats from Russia and China

Canada has declared Fahed Sowane a danger to Canada.

State-run airline Satena said air traffic control lost contact with the plane 12 minutes into its short flight from Cucuta, on the border with Venezuela, to the town of Ocana.

The former U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution and conviction of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman tells Global News there are similarities in both cases.

The attempted entry prompted Ecuador's Foreign Ministry to send a 'note of protest' to the U.S. Embassy in Quito, demanding such incidents 'not be repeated.'

Outbreaks began in late 2023 and increased quickly throughout 2024, resulting in 2911 confirmed cased record in England that year alone.

Nipah virus has a death rate ranging from 45 to 75 per cent, and there is no vaccine or medical treatment available for animals or humans.

Men from across the globe are being recruited to join the Russian military in exchange for cash bonuses and becoming free from imprisonment.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned about the cybersecurity concerns around Chinese electric vehicles, which he called 'spy vehicles,' echoing comments from 2024.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance will lead a delegation attending the Feb. 6 opening ceremony, including second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The surprise announcement made Saturday leaves the Chinese president with sole and total control over China's military operations.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is seeking to promote economic ties for growth, offering China’s leader, Xi Jinping, a way to court one of America’s allies.

Minnesotans have stood up for common decency and our founding principles.

Jay Bhattacharya, the N.I.H. director, says authorities broke the public’s trust in the Covid era. Now it’s up to outsiders to restore it.

Stephen Colbert said the Minneapolis congresswoman looked “ready to throw some hands” after a man sprayed a substance at her at a town hall.

A decision in China not to charge a man who fathered children with a woman with a mental illness has set off a debate about consent and the state’s push for babies.

No one was injured when the motorist drove into a rear door of the building on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. The man was arrested; the police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.

Dismissed as a lame duck, Emmanuel Macron has clawed back some influence after his defense of Greenland and Denmark. Will quieter domestic politics allow him to secure his legacy?

The shipping traffic and factories never stop in China’s port city of Ningbo, but the local housing market has crashed and nearby restaurants sit empty.

F.B.I. agents searched a Fulton County, Ga., election center for ballots from 2020, escalating an investigation of a heavily Democratic jurisdiction the president has criticized over his defeat.

The president and the top Senate Democrat were discussing an agreement to split off homeland security funding from a broader spending package and negotiate new limits on immigration agents.

Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund holds stakes in many of the world's biggest companies, including Apple, Nvidia and JPMorgan Chase.

It's the biggest daily fall since October 26 2020, when stock dropped 22% following disappointing third quarter results

India has shed import duties on European cars, opening its long-protected auto industry from global competition.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen on Thursday welcomed constructive high-level talks over Greenland's future.

Toyota Motor retained its position as the world's top-selling automaker with record sales of 10.5 million in 2025, the Japanese auto giant reported on Thursday.  

U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he hopes to build "more sophisticated" ties with China as the two nations look to revive their bilateral relationship.

The bullion rose more than 3% on Thursday to breach the $5,500 per ounce mark for the first time.

SK Hynix beats rival Samsung Electronics in profits for 2025 for the first time ever, as the memory maker retains a lead in AI products.

Powell left some advice to the next Fed chair. "Don't get pulled into elected politics," Powell said. "Don't do it."

Deutsche Bank's net profit attributable to shareholders came in at 1.3 billion euros.

The unconventional leader — for starters, she’s a woman — has called an early election for Feb. 8 in an effort to win a broad public mandate for change.

Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, was handed a 20-month sentence in a country where high-level prosecutions have become standard fare.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not rule out another U.S. attack in Venezuela, but he told lawmakers the Trump administration does not intend to order one.

There was no malicious intent in removing the flags, said a State Department spokesperson, who added that the flags had been replaced.

A routine role for ICE around next month’s Winter Olympics has drawn ire in Italy, amid President Donald Trump’s sprawling immigration crackdown.

Ukraine’s foreign minister described the Russian officials involved in the new rounds of talks, which resume Sunday in the United Arab Emirates, as much more serious than before.

Germany and France want to speed up action on strengthening the euro currency, cooperating on military spending and building supply chains for critical raw materials.

This summer’s North American World Cup is inextricably tied to President Donald Trump. Some of his critics are questioning the fitness of the U.S. as a host.

Jude Owens has already scored two Guinness World Records for his snooker skills. He’s 3 years old and needs a stool to reach the table.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has aligned himself closely with President Donald Trump’s brand of populist conservatism and is a MAGA darling.

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

Aryna Sabalenka keeps her cool to storm past Elina Svitolina and reach a fourth Australian Open final in a row.

Serena Williams refuses to rule out returning to professional tennis after recently filing the necessary paperwork.

Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

Mark Hehir told the hearing he was seen as a "hero" by the public after retrieving a stolen necklace.

Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match.

More than 50mm of rain fell across Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight on Tuesday.

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

Dozens of flood warnings remain in place across the UK

An average of 950 hospital beds were filled each day last week by people with norovirus symptoms

A Russian drone attack has killed three people in southern Ukraine, authorities said Thursday

Article on tour company’s website directed visitors to pools ‘rich in therapeutic minerals’ in remote town

The Kremlin has dismissed the report, claiming figures from the Center for Strategic and International Studies were unreliable

Household water bills across England and Wales will rise by an average of 5.4 per cent from April

Sailors will be restricted to 14 units each week and must fill in a form to show what drinks they have consumed

As if they’d leave “Clueless” off the list

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the European Union can be an “alternative to imperialism and autocracy” and can forge deals with like-minded partners in a world of increasing great power rivalry

Judges found that severe hair loss ‘adversely affects the ability to carry out everyday activities’