Bloc Québécois as official Opposition? Leader says Canadians ‘don’t have to fear us’
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says he's staying modest about the prospect of his party forming official Opposition in the next federal election, though it would be a "spectacular" ...
What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan as experts suspect Russian air defense fire
An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people on board. Some experts alleged the plane was hit by Russia.
China probes personal disputes after mass killings. Many fear further infringement on freedoms
China's leader Xi Jinping wants the recent spree of mass killings that shocked the country not to happen again. He ordered local governments to prevent future “extreme cases." ...
Judge says woman accusing Jay-Z, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of raping her at age 13 can proceed anonymously
An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a judge ruled Thursday.
Japan Cabinet OKs record defense budget as it pushes strike-back capability to deter regional threat
Under the defense strategy, Japan aims to eventually double its annual military spending to around 10 trillion yen ($63 billion), making it the world’s No. 3 military spender after the United States ...
Richard Parsons, prominent Black executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76
Richard Parsons, one of corporate America's most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, died Thursday. He was 76.
Traffic from Boxing Day shoppers leads OPP to shut down Highway 401 off-ramp in Halton Hills
Boxing Day shoppers flocked to the Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills in overwhelming numbers, leading police to close a section of Highway 401.
India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S.
Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links between dozens of colleges in Canada and two "entities" in Mumbai accused of illegally ferrying students across the ...
Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
Heading into 2025, thousands of workers face an unsettling reality: after years of working from home, they must return to the office.
Pedestrian struck near Yorkdale
Toronto Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck in a collision at the Glencairn Avenue and Caledonia Road area on Thursday evening. Police say the pedestrian is suffering from serious ...
Mother and baby plush toys recalled due to choking hazard
Heath Canada has issued a recall notice for a pair of mother and baby plush animal toys that were sold under the brand Chantia Sales.
Haiti’s health minister loses his job after a deadly gang attack on a hospital in the capital
Haiti’s health minister has been removed from his post following a deadly gang attack on the largest public hospital in the capital, Port-au-Prince, government officials said Thursday.