A culture of fear has gripped the State Department's legal office, with staff afraid to give candid advice. This erosion of independent legal counsel raises alarms about U.S. foreign policy and international law compliance.
Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas Day mass to call on the faithful to reject indifference in the face of suffering, delivering a poignant message during global turmoil. Read his full address.
In his first Christmas message, Pope Leo XIV remembered the suffering in Gaza and issued a powerful call for peace. Read his urgent appeal for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
Canadian singer Michael Bublé's emotional performance for Pope Leo XIV underscores the timeless power of Schubert's 'Ave Maria,' marking its 200th anniversary. Discover the story behind the hymn and the concert with Rome's poor.
Pope Leo XIV delivered a nuanced Christmas message to the Roman Curia, subtly critiquing Vatican culture in a style reminiscent of his predecessors. Read the full analysis of his 2025 address.
Pope Leo XIV has called cardinals from around the world to the Vatican for a crucial meeting to assist in governing the Catholic Church. The assembly highlights his collaborative leadership approach.
Jack Mintz argues the sharp rise of state capitalism in Canada and the U.S. in 2025 is a dangerous departure from tradition that will fail. Read the analysis.
Analysis: The approval of the Anglo-Teck merger and global EV sales slowdown highlight the enduring power of market forces over government industrial policy in Canada and abroad.
Pakistan has detained a key Islamic State affiliate spokesman labelled a terrorist by the U.S., a significant move in global counterterrorism efforts. Get the latest details.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, confronts a historic test as he faces off against the policies and rhetoric of President Donald Trump. Explore the Vatican's diplomatic strategy and the divided U.S. bishops.
A delegation of six Canadian MPs, including Montreal's Sameer Zuberi, was turned away at the West Bank border by Israeli authorities. The MPs express shock and cite concerns over blocked humanitarian dialogue.
A 24-year-old Brampton man faces multiple charges in Michigan after being arrested near the Sault Ste. Marie border with a stolen commercial vehicle. Read the latest on the cross-border investigation.
The surviving Bondi Beach gunman has regained consciousness as police reveal the attackers' travel to an ISIS-linked region in the Philippines and deeper terror connections. Read the latest developments.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese states the Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15 was driven by Islamic State ideology. Authorities probe the attackers' radicalization and movements.
Fraser Valley farmer Corry Spitter narrowly avoided poultry loss as floods inundate Sumas Prairie. Six B.C. farms report livestock deaths, with tens of thousands of birds lost. Read the urgent call for federal support.
As California Governor Gavin Newsom prepares a presidential run, Victor Davis Hanson examines the state's challenges under his leadership, from high costs to crime. What platform will he use?
A significant collection of Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican Museums has been repatriated to Canada, marking a pivotal moment in reconciliation and cultural restoration. Read the full story.
Four protesters were arrested at the Tower of London after targeting the Imperial State Crown with food. The historic Jewel House was temporarily closed. Get the full story.
Sacred Indigenous artifacts from the Vatican's collection are returning to Canada today, marking a significant step in reconciliation and cultural repatriation efforts.
Mayors across Halton Region are urging the Ontario government to declare a state of emergency to address the intertwined crises of homelessness and addiction. Learn about their urgent call for action.
Canada has officially removed Syria from its list of state supporters of terrorism and lifted sanctions against its interim government. Learn the details and implications of this major foreign policy shift.
The Canadian government has formally removed Syria from its list of foreign state supporters of terrorism, marking a significant diplomatic shift. Explore the details and implications of this decision.
The Vatican has endorsed a replacement for an underground bishop in China, a significant move in Sino-Vatican relations. This decision highlights ongoing religious diplomacy.
The year 2025 saw the passing of influential figures like Pope Francis and commentator Charlie Kirk, whose deaths resonated worldwide. Explore the lasting impact of these losses.
Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visits the WWII Coventry bombing site, a symbolic gesture of unity as Europe strengthens its front against Russia. Details on the state visit.
A U.S. military operation in Syria in October 2025 allegedly resulted in the death of an undercover agent, not a senior Islamic State official as intended. The incident raises serious questions about intelligence and operational failures.
Pope Leo XIV has dissolved a Vatican fundraising commission created under questionable circumstances. Get the latest details on this significant administrative move.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces intense online mockery after renaming an institute for Donald Trump and calling him a 'President of Peace,' a claim critics call absurd given Trump's recent actions. Read the fiery social media backlash.
A court hearing in the Luigi Mangione state murder case revealed new details about his arrest. Get the latest facts from the Manhattan proceedings.
A protest outside a Toronto debate on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict turned confrontational, leading to two arrests and two ejections. Get the full details on the incident and the charged atmosphere.