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Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen testified on Monday that he stole money from Trump's company as a form of 'self- help,' an admission that could chip away at his credibility as a star witness at the former U.S. president's hush money trial.

A northeast New Brunswick Liberal MP is joining the Maritime Fishermen’s Union in calling for a better balance between protecting endangered North Atlantic right whales and allowing commercial fishing operations.

Last year's record-breaking wildfire season forced Canadians to become familiar with the scale of air pollution as hazardous smoke drifted across the country, and now Environment Canada says it is following in B.C.'s footsteps to improve how it measures and reports air quality risks to the public.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was given permission to have a full appeal over his extradition to the U.S. after arguing at London's High Court on Monday that he might not be able to rely on his right to free speech at a trial.

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in connection with their actions during the seven-month war.

Second World War veteran Denis Denniel's grave in a Swift Current cemetery was marked by a wooden white cross that had misspelled his name — until last Friday, when a permanent granite headstone replaced the wooden cross.

Researchers at the University of Guelph in southern Ontario say the way pesticides are labelled "bee safe" needs to be re-evaluated because what may be fine for a honeybee may not be safe for wild bees that build their nests in the ground.

Some social media users are calling out celebrities and influencers who have not spoken out publicly about the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and have started blocking the stars in an attempt to undermine their revenue from brand partnerships.

India is in the fifth phase of voting in an election that continues until June 4. Although the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, in power since 2014, is expected to win a third straight term, an alliance of 27 opposition parties wants to chip away at its majority in regions where the party has failed to gain a foothold: namely, the south.

Many people in the food and beverage industry are experimenting with AI such as ChatGPT to create new recipes, from coffee blends to wine pairings. Some use AI to try new flavour combinations or save time for their hard-working chefs.

The federal government is launching what it calls its 'national action plan' to combat auto thefts, which will include stronger penalties for thieves, and increased information sharing between police agencies, government officials and border enforcement.

Former investors of the self-styled “Crypto King” say they are watching his social media accounts and worried his displays of wealth are signs he’s spending their money, even now, as another large expense tied to Aiden Pleterski has triggered a previously unreported lawsuit.

Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee as the picturesque stratovolcano struggles with overtourism, littering and those who attempt rushed 'bullet climbing,' putting lives at risk.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanamo detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war crimes convictions, including for killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan.

A 35-year-old woman is in critical condition after the pick-up truck she was driving was struck by a Via Rail passenger train Monday morning in Quebec's Monteregie region.

Singapore Airlines will reward its employees with a bonus worth nearly eight months of salary, a person familiar with the matter told CNN on Friday.

If you've been to a party lately and haven't seen someone drinking a BORG, you're likely not partying with college students.

Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen admitted Monday to jurors in the Republican's hush money trial that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from Trump's company as defence lawyers seized on the star witness' misdeeds to attack his credibility.

Canucks star Brock Boeser will miss Game 7 of Vancouver's second-round playoff series Monday against the Edmonton Oilers, according to reports.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country's foreign minister were found dead Monday hours after their helicopter crashed in fog, leaving the Islamic Republic without two key leaders as extraordinary tensions grip the wider Middle East.

Omar Khadr had waived his right to appeal when he pleaded guilty in 2010 to charges that included murder. But his lawyers argued that a subsequent ruling by a federal appeals court called into question whether Khadr could have been…

The U.S. announced no new aid packages Monday, even as Ukrainian forces continue to complain that weapons are just trickling into the country after being stalled for months due to congressional gridlock over funding.

Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan said he believes Netanyahu, his defense minister Yoav Gallant and three Hamas leaders are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip and Israel.

The report was filed in court as part of a $10-billion class action lawsuit against the Canadian government.

Others had already been expressing skepticism over the city's ask, saying the focus on decriminalization is an unhelpful distraction from the lack of progress on other solutions to the drug toxicity problem.

Ottawa has amped up its spending to fight worsening wildfires, but the Trudeau government is making it clear its role is to support provinces and territories rather than take over.

Prosecutors have said they will rest their case once Cohen's testimony concludes, though they could call rebuttal witnesses if Trump's lawyers call their own witnesses to the stand.

The financial consequences of early RRSP withdrawal are steep, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes.

Few people remember the postwar housing crisis and that’s a big reason we are in the middle of the one today, writes John McGrath.

Expert tips and strategies on how to pay off your tax debt to the government.

The US Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanamo detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war crimes convictions.

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as the country’s acting president.

Some Iranian media began urging the public to pray for President Ebrahim Raisi and the others on board.

The update on Robert Fico’s health was issued as the man accused of attempting to assassinate him made his first court appearance, according to Slovak state media.

The Edmonton Police Service held a news conference Friday to answer questions about the EPS response to the May 11 encampment on the University of Alberta campus.

Protesters at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen's University are calling for the institution to divest out of investments in Israeli-linked companies.

The U.S. State Department said it is aware of an increased risk of foreign terrorist-inspired violence against LGBTQ2 people and events around the world.

Tokyo is seeing skyrocketing numbers of raccoons in the city as the invasive critters continue to spread across Japan.

Scientists have discovered a long-lost branch of the Nile that would have run alongside 31 ancient pyramids.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has undergone another operation two days after being shot multiple times and remains in serious condition, officials said Friday.

The government has for the first time ordered nationwide rolling blackouts for Monday night to conserve energy.

Microsoft, HP, Dell and others unveiled a new kind of laptop tailored to work with artificial intelligence. Analysts expect Apple to do something similar.

The request for International Criminal Court arrest warrants promotes the idea that the basic rules of international humanitarian law apply to all.

An inspiration for the Gordon Gekko character in the movie “Wall Street,” he made a fortune from insider trading before his downfall brought a crashing end to a decade of greed.

Maggie Tamposi Goodlander, the wife of the national security adviser, is navigating a personal landscape with little precedent in her run for Congress in New Hampshire.

The death in a helicopter crash of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, disrupts a careful effort at a smooth transition to a new supreme leader to replace the aging Ali Khamenei.

Mojtaba Khamenei, 65, plays an influential role in the office of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and has fostered ties within the security apparatus.

In Canada, cannabis poisonings rose sharply among people 65 and older after the country legalized the drug, a new study found.

Kevin Kwan left Singapore’s opulent, status-obsessed, upper crust when he was 11. He’s still writing about it.

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Jumaane Williams, New York City’s public advocate, criticized the mayor over his management of public housing and campus protests.

Donald Trump's ex-attorney Michael Cohen continues to testify Monday in the former president's criminal hush money trial in New York. Follow here for the latest live news updates, analysis and more.

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash, the government has confirmed. Follow for live updates.

Israeli war cabinet divisions broke into the open over the weekend when member Benny Gantz demanded the cabinet lay out a plan for the war against Hamas by June 8, threatening to otherwise withdraw from the government. Follow for live updates.

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed while he was visiting a northern region in the country Sunday, according to the Iranian state news agency IRNA.

An Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in central Gaza has killed at least 35 people, including seven children, according to hospital officials. Meanwhile, Israeli war cabinet divisions are spilling into the open.

May 20, 2024

President Joe Biden gave a commencement speech at Morehouse, one of the country's preeminent historically Black colleges, as pro-Palestinian protests continue on campuses across the US.

Gaza faces a "dire" food situation as barely more than 300 aid trucks have entered the strip since Israel began its offensive in Rafah, a UN agency said in a report published Friday. Follow live updates.

The Israeli military said Friday it recovered the bodies of three hostages — Shani Louk, Amit Bouskila, and Itshak Gelernter — in the Gaza Strip.

World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charged with a felony and other counts Friday morning outside the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Follow here live updates.

The Middle Eastern nation declared five days of national mourning after the helicopter crashed in thick fog in East Azerbaijan province. Mohammad Mokhber will be acting president.

Warrants are sought for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leaders Yehiya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh.

WikiLeaks founder Assange will not be whisked away by U.S. marshals but will remain in the high-security Belmarsh prison while challenging the extradition order.

The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor said Monday that he sought arrest warrants against senior officials in the Israel-Gaza conflict, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yehiya Sinwar.

The helicopter carrying Raisi along with other officials crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province in the mountainous northwest, state media reported.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kamenei offered condolences after the deaths of the president and foreign minister.

Two people have been taken to hospital following a parasite outbreak in Devon, the government says.

The report finds the infected blood scandal could and should have been largely avoided.

PM truly sorry as inquiry finds authorities covered up scandal and exposed victims to unacceptable risks.

Victims of the scandal said they had been "gaslit for generations" and felt "vindicated" by the report.

Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Conor Coady debate the weekend's football.

Hundreds of dachshunds gathered in London during a charity event to scoop a Guinness World Record.

The Infected Blood Inquiry has released its findings on the biggest treatment scandal in NHS history.

Rishi Sunak apologises for the infection of around 30,000 people with contaminated blood products, and the failure to address the problem.

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

The Scottish lawyer, who is believed to be the inspiration behind the hit show, reportedly used a disabled slur to abuse the Labour leader’s wife

Genevieve Meehan was described as ‘kind, affectionate, independent and mischievous’ by her grief-stricken family

Cohen paid a tech firm to rig opinion polls for Trump, then overbilled his former boss as a form of ‘self help’

University presidents around the country are scheduled to meet this week to vote on whether to accept a proposed settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that would cost the NCAA nearly $3 billion

Cohen testified the youngest Trump daughter was the subject of an alleged blackmail scheme in 2016

Meanwhile, conservatives in Washington tweeted celebratory remarks

David DePape, 44, was found guilty in November of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official

Judge Juan Merchan says closing arguments will now take place next week

Mr Heuermann, 60, pleaded not guilty to killing four women whose bodies were found in Gilgo Beach

‘Decades-long moral failure at the heart of our national life,’ says prime minister Rishi Sunak