If you type “defense.gov” into a browser to check the status of America’s military might, you’ll be redirected to “war.gov.” The country’s ability to project force around the world is again under the control of the Department of War — sort of. The return to the old name was accomplished by presidential executive order and could be undone by the next White House resident. Until then, or unless a court nixes the change, the rebranding from “Defense” to “War” will continue at great expense. The Trump administration and its recent predecessors have done much of their work through decrees issued by chief executives who have little patience for the legislative process. Read More

Prime Minister Mark Carney brings a lot of new or rare traits to the job. He's one of the richest men to take the post. He's the first to be appointed prime minister despite no prior experience of elected office. And, as is becoming clear every time he speaks French, he has an unusually poor grasp of Canada's other official language. Read More

When the media reported on Wednesday that the Carney government will argue at the Supreme Court of Canada that repeated uses of the notwithstanding clause may be unconstitutional, I thought there must have been some mistake. Read More

In the fight against antisemitism and in the defence of Israel, those of us on the front lines often find ourselves battered by the relentless nature of the struggle. Every day brings fresh assaults — graffiti on synagogues, distortions in the media, venom on campus, or institutional condemnations of Israel. And yet, sometimes, we must take a step back to recognize, celebrate, and thank those who have stepped out of their ordinary lives since October 7 to fight back. Read More

Urban warfare is the most unforgiving form of combat. It is not fought by tank columns maneuvering across open deserts, but by small units clearing building to building, block to block, tunnel to tunnel. This is the reality facing Israel’s soldiers today. Their objectives are clear and consistent with the obligations of any state defending its citizens: rescue hostages, destroy Hamas’s military capacity, and ensure the group cannot reconstitute to carry out future massacres. To leave Hamas intact would guarantee endless cycles of rockets, shootings, kidnappings, and mass killings. Read More

Cosy season is just around the corner — and, predictably, there’s a trendy home decor style to help celebrate it. The apple cider esthetic is rising in popularity as fans are finding contentment in its rustic and nostalgic vibes. Read More

The United Nations Security Council will vote Friday on reimposing deep economic sanctions on Iran over its resurgent nuclear program. Read More

MEXICO CITY — Canada and Mexico have signed a pact to deepen economic and security ties ahead of what is expected to be a challenging round of negotiations with the United States on a trilateral trade deal. Read More

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Even a casual watcher of Star Trek is likely to have seen the characters exploring strange new worlds with compact translator devices in hand. Well, now Apple users armed with the new AirPods Pro 3 can bring science fiction to life. Read More

Toronto-area police arrested two men and charged them with attempted murder in relation to a violent carjacking in Brampton earlier this year that sent the victim to hospital with a stab wound in his neck. Read More

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed his principal secretary and former Liberal justice minister David Lametti to be Canada's ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday. Read More

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U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is designating Antifa as a terrorist organization, announcing the move on his Truth Social platform Thursday morning during a state visit to the U.K. His announcement comes in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Read More

A Jewish law professor has lost her bid to get a court to quash Toronto Metropolitan University’s decision not to discipline students who signed an open letter "condoning, if not outrightly encouraging the Hamas terror attacks on October 7 and denying Israel's right to exist." Read More

Ontario Liberals did the right thing when they pushed out leader Bonnie Crombie on the weekend. She will be 69 by the time of the next election, doesn't have a seat in the legislature, and has not created a clear image for herself or the party. Read More

OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is urging the federal government to "look west" for major projects, but is still wavering on the so-called "grand bargain" on shipping decarbonized oil through B.C.'s north coast. Read More

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Dementia is a “qualifying, stand-alone diagnosis” for euthanasia in Canada, provided people have the capacity to make a reasoned decision and don’t lose capacity before they want their lives ended, according to Canada’s medical assistance in dying (MAID) providers. Read More

You may remember Evel Knievel and his death-defying motorcycle stunts in the '70s, but do you recall Canada’s very own stuntman, Ken Carter, who was often referred to as 'The Mad Canadian'? Read More

It’s time to play the music! It’s time to light the lights! Life sure can feel much brighter with the Muppets back in sight. Read More

A late-night talk show hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel has been taken off the air after comments he made about Charlie Kirk. Read More

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated ABC for “finally having the courage to do what had to be done" and called on NBC to follow suit after Jimmy Kimmel Show was indefinitely shelved for comments he made regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Read More

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