The Vatican statement said the Pope, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, was alert, but added that the prognosis for him ‘remains guarded.’

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday, sidelining a history-making fighter pilot and respected officer as the administration makes sweeping changes to the top military ranks. Brown’s public support of Black Lives Matter had made him fodder for the administration’s wars against ‘wokeism’ in the military.

Hamas freed all six hostages slated for release in the latest hand-off on Saturday, but hours later, Israel had yet to release the more than 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees it had agreed to let go in exchange.

Researchers hope a pilot project that monitors the heart rate of baby seals will help them understand how the pups prepare for life in harsh conditions.

Chaos and violence are escalating in the eastern Congo as Rwanda-backed rebels take over mineral-rich areas. Congolese community members in Toronto say Canadians shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the conflict.

Bob Bloomer was loath to cancel his Florida trip this year. The retiree from Cobourg, Ont., looks forward to the annual pilgrimage to Orlando. Come March,

Politics·NewU.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he will go forward with a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods next week, saying Canada has ripped