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A 67-million-year-old tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, nicknamed Gus, has sold at auction for a record price of $50.1 million U.S. Mike Armstrong looks at how the fossil was discovered, and why some scientists say ancient finds like this should not be privately owned.

U.K. counterterrorism police have taken over the investigation into the suspected murder of former British MP Ann Widdecombe, whose death was originally considered not suspicious. Redmond Shannon reports on the new information emerging, and how it’s the third killing of a high-profile British politician in a decade.

Nearly two weeks after announcing his resignation as U.K. prime minister, Keir Starmer has opened up about his decision. Starmer, 63, said he made, what he calls, the “intensely personal decision,” during a family vacation at Chequers – the prime minister’s countryside home in Buckinghamshire, England. The decision was made official on June 22 after...

The U.K. will see its seventh prime minister in ten years following the resignation of Keir Starmer. To breakdown the rapidly shifting political landscape in the U.K., Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University in London, joined Miranda Anthistle with a look at who could become the next leader of the U.K.

Two years after a landslide victory, the U.K Labour Party is hoping a new leader can stabilize the party’s polling numbers, after hemorrhaging public support under Keir Starmer. Tony McNulty, Teaching Fellow and Lecturer of British Politics and Public Policy at Queen Mary University in London, and former Labour member of British Parliament, joins Miranda...

People in Europe are desperately trying to stay cool in the midst of a sweltering, widespread heat wave. Redmond Shannon looks at how it’s melting temperature records in the U.K. and France, and how it’s sparking a heated political debate about air conditioning.

The U.S. and Iran’s ceasefire appears to be all but over, and it’s unclear where the conflict is heading next. Jackson Proskow explains why the U.S. is accusing Iran of violating their agreement, President Donald Trump’s warning, and how the war could further destabilize the world’s economy.

Asked about an update on the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge connecting Detroit, Mich. and Windsor, Ont. on Tuesday, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne sent a message to the U.S., saying, “Let’s remember that Canada is your first customer. We buy more from the Uniteds States than China, Japan and the U.K. combined. While he...

Toronto Public Health reported nearly 40 heat related emergency department visits during last week’s heat wave. Toronto Public Health reported nearly 40 heat related emergency department visits during last week’s heat wave. Katherine Ward has this story and more in health matters for July 7, 2026.

Former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says he will put himself forward to succeed U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. This comes as Starmer said Monday he’ll resign from his post after struggling with economic promises and facing increasing criticism for appointing scandal-linked figures.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned after nearly two years. The Labour Party leader made the announcement Monday morning outside the front door of his 10 Downing Street residence in London, where he was met with a round of applause even before speaking. Despite Starmer previously vowing to stay in power, pressure has been...

The U.S. and Iran have signed an initial deal to end their war. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) kicks off two months of talks and reopens the key Strait of Hormuz. But it does not resolve all the sticking points, particularly Iran’s nuclear program, which has been long opposed by the Donald Trump administration. Jackson...

Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is attracting extra attention because all of its group stage matches are happening in the U.S., which it has been at war with for more than three months. Eric Sorensen reports on how politics and sports are colliding.

British police have released a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 3-year-old boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a zoo. Authorities say the boy remains in hospital in critical but stable condition after suffering serious injuries before zoo staff were able to pull him out.

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert and burst into flames Monday, killing all eight people aboard, military officials said.

Prime Minister Mark Carney held a media availability on Sunday, the last full day of his two-day visit to Ireland. Talking about the upcoming G7 meet in France, Carney said, “We will take steps not everyone around the table will. In some of those circumstances, the United States will be four square behind. In many...

Kreesha Turner: She’s a platinum-selling, five-time Juno Award nominee, and a Canadian R&B staple. With her breakthrough single ‘Don’t Call Me Baby’ the Edmonton native first dominated Canadian radio waves. Now, almost ten years later she’s making a huge comeback, and she’s here on TMS to share this new chapter with us! 

An Edmonton man suffering a medical emergency was told an ambulance would take six hours to get to him. His option was to take a taxi to the emergency room, while bleeding profusely with an open wound. Bianca Millions reports.

Henry Nowak, 19, was arrested shortly after being stabbed under the pretense he racially abused and assaulted his murderer. The accusation turned out to be false and Nowak died from his injuries during his arrest, despite repeatedly telling officers he had been stabbed and couldn’t breath. As Redmond Shannon reports, the incident has resulted in...

On the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while delivering a commemorative speech at France’s Normandy American Cemetery Saturday, warned of the “increasingly complex threat environment” in Europe, saying the “beaches are stormed by different, dangerous ideologies” with waves of immigrants.