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Heavy social media use has contributed to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries — including Canada — and Western Europe, according to the 2026 World Happiness Report published Thursday.

Labubu's toothy grin will be coming to the ‌big screen after toy-maker Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced plans to develop a feature film based on the viral ugly-cute monster.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to appear on The Joe Rogan Experience, one of the world's most popular podcasts.

Jennifer Pan has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2010 death of her mother, nearly a year after the Supreme Court of Canada ordered a new first-degree murder trial for the Markham, Ont., woman in a case that drew international attention and spawned a Netflix documentary.

For Leqaa Kordia, her newfound freedom means little to her until “everybody is free." “There is a lot of injustice in this place,” Kordia told reporters after emerging from a U.S. immigration detention centre in Texas on Monday. “There are a lot of people that shouldn’t be here in the first place. We’re going to keep fighting for them.”

Following extensive CBC News reporting on two Indian nationals deported for alleged links to the extortion crisis plaguing Canadian communities, the Canada Border Services Agency has identified the two men as proof of expanded efforts to disrupt extortion networks.

A recent temporary release of a child murderer in Durham Region is drawing criticism from top officials across Ontario, with calls for the parole board to keep him behind bars before he’s let out again.

Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians in the Middle East to refrain from documenting military activity as war engulfs the region. In a post on X Tuesday, the government warned that "taking, sharing or possessing" photos or videos of military activity or damage "could lead to fines, imprisonment or deportation." The post specifically mentions Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabi and the United Arab Emirates.

Five weeks after earning their first Olympic medal, Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are gearing up for their 13th world championships, next week in Prague. "We want to enjoy ourselves, enjoy our skating [and] celebrate what we've accomplished this season," Gilles says.

A Hamilton man who was on the run the past nine years was arrested in Mexico in connection with two mob-related killings and faces at least two murder counts. Daniel Tomassetti, 35, was arrested in August 2025, police told CBC Hamilton, and efforts “are underway to facilitate his extradition to Canada."

"If we were going to use (the ABS challenge) this year in the regular season, why wouldn’t you use it in the WBC?" Jays slugger asks after blown call ends Dominican run.

Joe Kent claims Israel forced Trump's hand despite no evidence that Iran posed an imminent threat to the U.S.

The premier, who had tried to quash this year's protest in Toronto, is refusing to retract his comments.

The child, 12 to 13 years old, was riding a motorized bike with another boy when he was struck Wednesday afternoon, police said. The second boy was not injured.

Brassard is a professor at the University of Montreal and recognized as the "first in the world" to research quantum information science.

Danielle Smith's government introduced a bill Wednesday stipulating that only those likely to die of natural causes within a year would be eligible for MAID.

"Congratulations for shooting this guy — should have shot him a couple more times, as far as I'm concerned," the premier said Wednesday.

Expansion draft, free agency, entry draft all on the agenda with first game in just six weeks after an uncertain off-season due to labour negotiations

Plus, romantasy star Briar Boleyn returns with "The Wings That Bind," and "Drunk Mom" author Jowita Bydlowska has a new memoir.

A year after protective hoarding was removed from the Ontario legislature's statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, all monuments on the grounds are going under wraps to protect them from damage.

Labour rights activist Dolores Huerta revealed she was among women and girls who say they were sexually abused by César Chavez, the long-admired Latino icon, while he led the United Farm Workers union.

Troop deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding U.S. operations

Iran's government has been degraded since the war began on February 28, but it appears to be intact and Tehran and its proxies remain capable of attacking U.S. and allies' interests in the Middle East, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Wednesday.

Hundreds of thousands are internally displaced, with evacuation zone now covering almost 15 per cent of the country

Russia’s attacks continue amid a growing global shortage of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles

Uncertainty, anger and hope in Cuba after Washington threatens ‘imminent action’ against island’s government

Expansion drafts, including for the Toronto Tempo, the college draft and a massive free agent market are all on WNBA’s to-do list

After a dust-up with the prime minister on Parliament Hill, he was sent to work at the paper’s Beijing bureau, a move that led to a long, successful career including two Pulitzers for his New York Times reporting from around the globe

Number of meningitis cases, mostly linked to the University of Kent in the city of Canterbury, has now risen to 20

After April 2, there will be 50 countries whose citizens are subject to the requirement

All six crew members of a KC-135 Air Force refueling aircraft were killed last week in a plane crash over friendly territory in western Iraq, supporting operations against Iran.

The spike in visitors since Moo Deng’s viral fame has been so significant the zoo had to limit public access to the baby’s enclosure.

The comments came after new threats by Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said that the Cuban government's socialist economic model needs to “change dramatically.”

U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost world oil supplies during the Iran war. The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petróleos de Venezuela S.A, or PDVSA,...

Marius Borg Høiby previously pleaded guilty to several minor offences but pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges, including four counts of rape.

Speaking in Berlin on Wednesday, Barrot said the European Union is attracting more candidate countries, suggesting 'maybe Canada at some point' will sign up.

The foreign affairs department is struggling under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cuts, and now is 'challenging traditional assumptions' about its work.

U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified that the regime remains intact and Tehran and its proxies remain capable of attacking U.S. and allies' interests.

James 'Jimmy' Gracey was reported missing after he didn't return to the short-term rental where he was staying with friends during spring break.

The U.K. Health Security Agency described the event as 'rapidly evolving' and warned of the potential for further cases.

Inflation and its consequences for growth is a growing concern for countries where memories of the 2022 energy crisis are fresh.

The Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, is shunned in federal politics but is a regional force. This fall, it could win broader power for the first time.

In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.

Mr. Duggar, a former star of the TLC reality show, was arrested in Arkansas and was awaiting extradition to Florida, where the authorities said he molested a 9-year-old girl in 2020.

A closed-door White House event included news about the National Garden of American Heroes and an emphasis on the role of religion in the founding.

On Wednesday, the director of national intelligence and C.I.A. director contradicted one of the justifications the Trump administration had given for its attacks on Iran.

The family of 5-year-old Liam Conejos Ramos, who became a symbol of Trump’s immigration crackdown, is appealing their accelerated removal.

Under the rules of the oversight committee, Attorney General Pam Bondi received a subpoena requiring her to appear. The panel’s Republican chairman said he sent the summons reluctantly.

Several others were injured in the strike, which hit a caravan being used as a hair salon in the town of Beit Awwa, according to Palestinian officials.

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, emphasized the high degree of uncertainty stemming from the conflict as he acknowledged the potential for surging energy prices to lift inflation and dent growth.

Interim part‑time chairman, Keki Mistry, said that Atanu Chakraborty, had not provided the board with any evidence or details of the alleged unethical practices.

Oil prices jumped as markets react to escalating tensions after Qatar said Iranian missile strikes damaged a key liquefied natural gas export facility.

Investors in Asia will look toward the Bank of Japan decision, which is expected to hold rates at 0.75%.

Gold-backed lending, a billion-dollar industry, is reshaping India’s retail credit landscape and drawing global investors to the sector.

World leaders are scrambling to contain a spiraling Middle East conflict on Thursday after Israel and Iran traded strikes on gas production facilities.

The Bank of Japan kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its decision in interest rates.

Global markets slid after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and warned of persistent inflation, while an Iranian missile strike caused “extensive damage” to Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub, heightening fears of a fresh energy shock.

China's OpenClaw use is soaring as tech giants hold meet-ups to help everyone add the artificial intelligence digital assistant to their devices.

Labubu is set to hit the big screen in a deal with Sony Pictures.

As attention focuses on Iran, the conflict between two of its neighbors is escalating.

The conflict continues to roil global energy markets. On Wednesday, an attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field sent energy prices soaring.

The director of national intelligence provided the Senate Intelligence Committee with mixed messages about the state of Iran’s nuclear program before the war began.

Cuba “can’t fix” its economy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, as President Donald Trump said his administration will be “doing something with Cuba very soon.”

Japan’s super-popular prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, will visit the White House on Thursday, as President Donald Trump looks to allies for military help against Iran.

In a post on X, the hotel magnate lambasted the president for not considering collateral damage, although he later told The Post: “I blame Trump, but I blame the Iranians more.”

The militant group’s attacks on Israel have sparked anger even among its most loyal Shiite supporters in Lebanon, weakening its clout as the war widens.

Ali Larijani, Iran’s lead security official, and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani were “eliminated,” Israel said. Iran has not commented on the strikes.

Trump has expressed frustration over a lack of military assistance from allies, but European leaders are reluctant to join a conflict he started without consulting them.

The State Department order to review security at “ALL posts worldwide” follows persistent attacks on U.S. embassies, with almost 300 reported in Iraq alone.

Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs.

An analyst tells the BBC how she tracked down a victim of child sexual abuse after years of searching.

At the state banquet in Windsor Castle, King Charles praises the UK's partnership with Nigeria.

The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time.

The Royal Veterinary College says popular "doodle" dogs do not always behave as expected.

Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.

The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.

The Canadian actor stars as a science teacher turned astronaut in sci-fi film Project Hail Mary.

Chris Mason asks if the UK government will stick to its big immigration shake-up or water it down.

The USS Gerald R Ford has played a significant role in US operations during the war with Iran.

Trump's nominee to replace Kristi Noem at DHS, Markwayne Mullin, lost committee chair Rand Paul, but could likely be saved by the GOP’s favorite Democrat, writes John Bowden

Moscow says Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure within Russia rose sharply in 2025

Tens of thousands of Moldovans have been left without water after a Russian strike on a hydroelectric plant in neighboring Ukraine resulted in oil polluting a major river that flows through both countries

Iranian Americans are marking Nowruz this year with a mix of somber celebrations and the traditional flowers, music and dancing

Qatar's Ras Laffan was hit for a second time on Thursday morning shortly before Trump's warning

Israel has killed a string of senior Iranian leaders in airstrikes, aiming to weaken or topple the Islamic Republic

Pophouse Entertainment Group has acquired Tina Turner's name, image and likeness rights as well as the majority of her music catalog rights from music company BMG

An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades heard that a series of failures contributed to the blaze’s burning seven buildings and killing 168 people

The Pentagon had already reportedly spent more than $11.3 billion in the first six days of the Iran war

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead Homeland Security is signaling a gentler stance on FEMA and promising to roll back some recent restrictions