Saudi Arabia says drones launched from Iraq forced the temporary shutdown of a major oil pipeline, raising tensions in the Middle East and disrupting a […]
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Hurricane Lowell turns toward Hawaii as islands prepare for impacts
Hawaii is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell heads toward the islands, with dangerous weather expected to begin Monday. The Category 3 hurricane […]
32 Canadians missing at Nepal-China border, including residents of Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa
The federal government says 32 Canadian citizens and permanent residents are among those missing after a devastating flash flood and mudslide at the Nepal-Tibet border. […]
Ontario judge defies province’s new cash bail rules.
Ontario’s new mandatory cash bail rules took effect this week, but an Ontario Superior Court judge declined to apply them in one case. In Milton, […]
Canada and U.S. say they are finalizing a trade deal
Canada and the United States say they are close to reaching a long-awaited trade agreement after several days of intense negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Wildfire smoke covers Kelowna, triggering health warnings and disrupting summer activities
Wildfire smoke covered Kelowna, B.C., on Thursday, hiding views of Okanagan Lake, reducing air quality and disrupting summer activities. Visitors said the smoke arrived quickly, […]
200 wildfires burning across Northern Ontario, with dozens still out of control
Nearly 200 wildfires are burning across Northern Ontario, with 57 still out of control. Most of the fires are in the northwest. Officials warn wildfire […]
Houston Man Fatally Shot by ICE Was Not Intended Target, DHS Says
A man who was fatally shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a traffic stop in Houston was not the intended target, […]
Kasabonika Lake First Nation evacuees arrive in Thunder Bay during wildfire evacuation
Kasabonika Lake First Nation has started evacuating its most vulnerable residents as nearby wildfires continue to threaten the community, located about 600 kilometres north of […]
Europe Heatwave Blamed for 1,300 Deaths; Germany Sets New 41.7C Temperature Record
Europe’s early summer heatwave may have caused more than 1,300 extra deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said […]