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15 Sep 2026, 00:22 GMT Jackson Weaver

The 2026 Emmy Awards kicked off Monday night with a host of shows vying for top awards, emotional tributes to Michael J. Fox and Catherine O'Hara, a shout-out to Canada from Sally Field — and Taylor Swift?!

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14 Sep 2026, 23:19 GMT Kayla McLean

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are here, celebrating the biggest shows, brightest stars and performances from this past year.

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14 Sep 2026, 22:33 GMT

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the U.S. Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14, when he was hospitalized after a fall in his home.

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14 Sep 2026, 21:52 GMT

Donald Trump Jr.'s new wife, Bettina, is confirming that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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14 Sep 2026, 20:24 GMT John Mazerolle

Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to begin discussions on a "unique alliance" with the 27-nation European Union that will be based on shared values but be short of a full membership. Conservative MPs have replied that Canadians should be concerned about becoming the "28th EU state." Here's what we know so far.

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14 Sep 2026, 19:00 GMT Sara Jabakhanji

Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran's tour, according to the Rolling Stone, after several venues in the United States said they would not allow the concerts to be held if the American rapper, who is an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights, remains on the lineup.

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14 Sep 2026, 17:37 GMT Darren Major

The European Parliament, a key institution of the European Union, is set to open an "antenna" office in Canada's national capital as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to deepen ties with the 27-member bloc.

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14 Sep 2026, 17:03 GMT Natalie Stechyson

U.S. actor Sydney Sweeney is once again facing backlash over an advertisement. But this time, she's enraged female athletes around the world with a nude sports betting ad — and her response.

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14 Sep 2026, 16:42 GMT Mark Kennedy

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones, died Monday. He was 87.

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14 Sep 2026, 13:48 GMT

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a new attack on Saudi Arabia on Monday and Gulf Arab states postponed planned talks with Iran, raising concerns the Middle East conflict could spread further and threaten global oil supplies.

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14 Sep 2026, 08:00 GMT Lisa Xing

The Canada-China Business Council and the University of Alberta's China Institute have crunched the trade data between Canada and China for the first half of 2026, and it shows Canadian exports to China rose by 30.1 per cent to $21.74 billion, while imports from China declined by 5.8 per cent to $44.86 billion.

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14 Sep 2026, 08:00 GMT Margaret Evans

An Afghan woman who hopes to make it to Canada describes worsening conditions for women living under Taliban rule.

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13 Sep 2026, 22:59 GMT

Sweden may face a long wait for a new government as preliminary election results on Monday showed a thin and still-uncertain lead for the left-leaning opposition. With nearly 95 per cent of districts counted, the Swedish Election Authority reported that the four opposition parties were heading for 176 seats in the 349-seat parliament in Stockholm.

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13 Sep 2026, 22:16 GMT Brian Mahoney

Alexander Zverev won his second major championship and kept American men without a Grand Slam title since 2003, beating Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday in the U.S. Open final.

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13 Sep 2026, 20:58 GMT Kayla McLean

It's official. The late Dolly Parton will be gaining a new namesake — and it's taking off. Nashville International Airport in Tennessee is set to be renamed in honour of the celebrated singer, after its board of commissioners voted in favour of the move on Friday.

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13 Sep 2026, 19:00 GMT

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday likened critics of ‌artificial intelligence to "very negative forces" bringing up scenarios that won't happen, and said he wants to make sure the U.S. remains the industry leader.

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13 Sep 2026, 18:34 GMT Kayla McLean

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s highly publicized return to England got the full Saturday Night Live UK treatment — and in true British fashion, the welcome was served with a distinctly chilly reception.

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13 Sep 2026, 16:38 GMT Benjamin Lopez Steven

Although Canada and the United States remain entrenched in their trade war positions, some Democratic politicians say a strong showing for their party in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November will make a difference in the fight.

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13 Sep 2026, 14:52 GMT

Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple 2SLGBTQ+ groups and individuals early Sunday morning, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts.

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