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Britain beat Germany to win World Championship bronze
Great Britain men's team win bronze at the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships by defeating Germany, but GB women lose out in third-place play-off.
September 19, 2026Canada captain loses sleep 'four to five nights a week' over England's World Cup win
Canada captain Sophie de Goede says she still loses sleep over their World Cup final loss to England last year.
September 18, 2026Is Canada about to join the EU?
Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue.
September 17, 2026Field gets first England start in World Cup final rematch with Canada
Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, in the WXV Global Series
September 17, 2026EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.
September 16, 2026Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
September 2, 2026Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.
August 26, 2026Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse
Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.
August 22, 2026Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion
An online petition accusing Pete Hoekstra of diplomatic interference in Canadian domestic affairs has garnered more than 60,000 signatures.
August 12, 2026Canada's move to rein in AI chatbots, spurred by school shooting, faces doubts over loopholes - Reuters
Canada's move to rein in AI chatbots, spurred by school shooting, faces doubts over loopholes Reuters
June 12, 2026Opening of long-awaited US-Canada bridge delayed
The US and Canada say they need to resolve "outstanding issues" before the cross-border project, seen as a symbol of binational cooperation, opens.
June 11, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
June 6, 2026How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere
Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.
May 27, 2026What to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor general
The former war crimes prosecutor has been named by Prime Minister Mark Carney to be the Monarch's, currently King Charles III, representative in Canada.
May 5, 2026Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town
A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.
April 30, 2026Canada's Carney launches a sovereign wealth fund. What is it?
The fund - which Canadians can invest in directly - will help pay for major infrastructure projects in the country, the prime minister says.
April 27, 2026Canada to set up sovereign wealth fund with initial funding of C$25 billion - Reuters
Canada to set up sovereign wealth fund with initial funding of C$25 billion Reuters
April 27, 2026'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fear at correspondents' dinner
Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons.
April 26, 2026Meeting with the King would 'demonstrate human dignity', says Epstein survivor
A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.
April 24, 2026Canada's US booze boycott could be resolved if Trump addresses tariffs, Carney says
The prime minister's comments come after a US trade official said the US might have to take action over a provincial boycott of American wine and spirits.
April 23, 2026HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery - Reuters
HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery Reuters
April 23, 2026US 'won't dictate terms' of free trade talks, says PM Carney
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, meanwhile, warned Canada's boycott of US alcohol over tariffs might require "enforcement action".
April 22, 2026Canada will not let US dictate terms of USMCA review, says Carney - Reuters
Canada will not let US dictate terms of USMCA review, says Carney Reuters
April 22, 2026Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness - Reuters
Carney says Canada's US ties have become a weakness Reuters
April 19, 2026White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
April 18, 2026Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets
The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.
April 17, 2026Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wife
Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.
April 17, 2026Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax - Reuters
Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax Reuters
April 14, 2026Carney secures Liberal majority after special election wins
After a wave of defections to the Liberals from opposition parties, projected special election victories help solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power.
April 14, 2026How Trump’s Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at how the president's most ardent supporters are reacting to his latest social media posts.
April 13, 2026Canada's Carney welcomes another defector to Liberals as he nears majority
The prime minister needs only one more MP to join the Liberals to form a majority government after Marilyn Gladu of Ontario defected this week.
April 9, 2026How Canada's largest gun control effort in decades is missing the mark
Canada recently banned 2,500 models of "assault-style" firearms - but a plan to buy-back tens of thousands of guns fell short by half.
April 4, 2026Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism for English-only condolence video
Michael Rousseau faced calls to resign for his English-only message after the fatal Air Canada collision at LaGuardia airport.
March 30, 2026Carney says Air Canada's English-only message after LaGuardia crash 'lacks compassion'
The CEO of Air Canada is under fire for the condolence video, as one of the pilots killed is French Canadian.
March 25, 2026Canada says it will let TikTok continue operations in the country - Reuters
Canada says it will let TikTok continue operations in the country Reuters
March 9, 2026One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply - Reuters
One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply Reuters
March 7, 2026Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
March 7, 2026TfL hack in 2024 affected around 10 million people, BBC can reveal
TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".
March 6, 2026Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says - Reuters
Australia to join G7 critical minerals alliance, Canada's Carney says Reuters
March 4, 2026Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.
March 4, 2026Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' - Reuters
Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' Reuters
March 3, 2026Canadian minister to meet with OpenAI's Altman to discuss safety measures after shooting - Reuters
Canadian minister to meet with OpenAI's Altman to discuss safety measures after shooting Reuters
February 27, 2026OpenAI vows safety policy changes after Tumbler Ridge shooting
The tech firm has been criticised for not reporting the suspect's ChatGPT account to police despite it being flagged internally due to concerns over content.
February 27, 2026Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip - Reuters
Canada's Carney visits India to boost trade, mend ties on latest 'middle powers' trip Reuters
February 27, 2026Blackouts and emergency aid: Why the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?
February 27, 2026Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip
The latest assessment marks a shift after Canada accused India in 2023 of carrying out an extrajudicial killing of a Sikh separatist on its soil.
February 26, 2026Trump comment 'distasteful', says USA women's ice hockey captain
US President Donald Trump joked that he would have to ask the women's team to his State of the Union address or he "probably would be impeached".
February 26, 2026Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants - Reuters
Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants Reuters
February 25, 2026Canada summons OpenAI senior staff over Tumbler Ridge shooting
Canadian officials say they are seeking "better understanding" after learning the suspected shooter's ChatGPT account was banned months before the attack.
February 24, 2026Air Canada to resume flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday - Reuters
Air Canada to resume flights to Mexico's Puerto Vallarta from Tuesday Reuters
February 24, 2026Canadian officials to meet with OpenAI safety team after school shooting - Reuters
Canadian officials to meet with OpenAI safety team after school shooting Reuters
February 23, 2026Trump tariffs, Iran, Andrew photo and Canada-US hockey - Reuters
Trump tariffs, Iran, Andrew photo and Canada-US hockey Reuters
February 21, 2026Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling
The six justices who voted against the tariffs, dealing a major blow to his signature economic policy, should be "absolutely ashamed", Trump said.
February 21, 2026Transport Canada has certified Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets, document says - Reuters
Transport Canada has certified Gulfstream G500 and G600 jets, document says Reuters
February 20, 2026Industry reaction to US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
Industry reaction to US Supreme Court ruling on Trump's global tariffs Reuters
February 20, 2026New cybersecurity rules for US defense industry create barrier for some small suppliers - Reuters
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