US & World

Handout image shows newly released emails from disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, referencing U.S. President Donald Trump A plane tows a banner that reads “Trump is in the Epstein files” near U.S. President Donald Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., October 23, 2025. REUTERS/Marco …

The lower chamber of the US Congress is voting on a bill to end the longest government shutdown in the country’s history It’s been 43 days since the shutdown began. Thousands of federal employees have been working without pay, furloughed, or laid off On Monday, the US Senate passed a bill to end …

Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spending in the country for 2025, a loss of $5.7 billion US compared to the previous year. Number …

Key economic data was not gathered during the U.S. government shut down — casting a fog of uncertainty over the state of the U.S. economy at a crucial time. The Canada-U.S. trade war has dragged on and the tariffs have begun to bite, but no one can say for certain …

Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election a year ago in large part because of voter outrage over the high cost of living in the Biden administration’s post-pandemic economy. With Trump now nearly 10 months back in the White House, prices for many household items are still rising and U.S. …

Democrats in Congress stood firm against U.S. President Donald Trump long enough to force the lengthiest federal government shutdown in the country’s history. But now that a handful of senators have agreed to a deal that would end the shutdown, the party risks losing some of the political advantage it …

Belgium is the latest target in a string of mysterious drone incidents across Europe, with some officials directly pointing the finger at Russia. It has left authorities scrambling to boost defences. Belgian media reporting that 3 drones were seen over nuclear power plant near Port of Antwerp. Even before at …

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will travel to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, this week to open a new Canadian consulate as both allies seek to strengthen ties amid turbulent relations with the United States. Diplomatic move comes as both allies face annexation threats from U.S. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will …

Trump considering shake-up to housing market by offering 50-year mortgages and not just 30-year terms The Trump administration is considering a 50-year mortgage, and not just the traditional 30-year term, a potential “game changer” for the housing market, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte announced. “Thanks to President Trump, we …

The illegal wildlife trade is deeply connected to other forms of organized crime, including arms dealing, drug trafficking and human smuggling, a new study has found. Study finds that disrupting illegal wildlife trade means addressing its ties to other global crimes. The illegal wildlife trade is deeply connected to other …