Canadian World News

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:38:00 EDT
Will the U.S. midterm results affect Trump's tariffs on Canada? Democrats think yes
Although Canada and the United States remain entrenched in their trade war positions, some Democratic politicians say a strong showing for their party in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November will make a difference in the fight.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:36:28 EDT
Search underway for about 130 people after Indonesian ferry overturns
A ferry overturned in bad weather in Indonesia's Java Sea on Sunday, leaving about 130 passengers and crew missing, rescuers said. At least 107 people were rescued and the bodies of six passengers were recovered.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:37 EDT
Trump decries critics of AI, saying they're 'negative forces' with exaggerated concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday likened critics of ‌artificial intelligence to "very negative forces" bringing up scenarios that won't happen, and said he wants to make sure the U.S. remains the industry leader.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:16:12 EDT
Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win U.S. Open, extending drought for American men
Alexander Zverev won his second major championship and kept American men without a Grand Slam title since 2003, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday in the U.S. Open final.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:58:46 EDT
Departin' from Parton: Nashville International Airport to be renamed in Dolly Parton's honour
It's official. The late Dolly Parton will be gaining a new namesake — and it's taking off. Nashville International Airport in Tennessee is set to be renamed in honour of the celebrated singer, after its board of commissioners voted in favour of the...

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:34:24 EDT
Prince Harry and Meghan's U.K. return gets a very British roast in Saturday Night Live UK sketch
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s highly publicized return to England got the full Saturday Night Live UK treatment — and in true British fashion, the welcome was served with a distinctly chilly reception.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:39:38 EDT
Céline Dion ends 6-year concert hiatus with emotional Paris performance
Thousands of devoted fans flocked to the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Saturday as Celine Dion returned to the stage for her first full concert in six years, opening a sellout Paris residency after a battle with a rare neurological disorder sidelined h...

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:52:18 EDT
Turkish authorities launch crackdown on 2SLGBTQ+ and HIV support groups
Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple 2SLGBTQ+ groups and individuals early Sunday morning, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts.

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:16:19 EDT
IN PHOTOS | TIFF movies and moments
See highlights from the Toronto International Film Festival, featuring nearly 300 titles, 800 guests and thousands of industry delegates during the 11-day event that started on Thursday.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:08:16 EDT
Iran postpones talks with neighbouring countries; cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reportedly struck
State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a "terrorist enemy" for an attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz. The governor also said the person killed was among the vessel's 10-member crew and that authorities had not y...

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:16:32 EDT
Lithuania says drone sighting turns out to be flock of birds, after NATO summons jets
Lithuania said that a perceived drone sighting in its airspace earlier on Sunday that prompted authorities to close Vilnius airport and NATO to summon at least one fighter jet turned out to be a flock of birds.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:56:10 EDT
Israeli strike kills 2 people in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike on Sunday killed at least two Palestinians in a vehicle and wounded 13 others in the Gaza Strip, medical staff said.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:06:41 EDT
Swedish election could see far-right party join government for 1st time
Swedes are voting in an election that will either bring a far-right party into government for ‌the first time or shift the country back toward the liberalism it has long been known for.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Your guide to the U.S. midterms, and why they're crucial for Donald Trump
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.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:40:20 EDT
Iraq scrambles to address fallout from alleged militia attack on Saudi oil pipeline
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.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:40:34 EDT
Trump's call for united Ireland draws swift rejection from pro-British unionists
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.

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:16:18 EDT
Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine after Putin's warning to European leaders
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.

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:09:40 EDT
Who are the Houthis? How they could send oil prices surging even further
Almost three years after the Houthis first garnered international attention by attacking ships off Yemen, the rebels have only increased their violent influence in the Middle East. Here's a primer on the group that could push the price of global oil ...

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Spain's soccer federation will fund egg freezing. Is this a win for female athletes?
While fertility preservation measures like egg freezing are typically presented as another way to give women in elite sport greater freedom to decide if and when to become mothers, some experts and advocates say they're concerned that it could send t...

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Why Trump likely won't have to fulfil his $5,000 'dividend' promise
The long-standing trend of the incumbent U.S. president's party getting thumped in the midterms strongly suggests Donald Trump won't need to make good on his new promise to send every American citizen a $5,000 US cheque if the Republicans win in Nove...

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