Vladimir Putin sealed his control over Russia for six more years with a predetermined landslide in an election that followed the harshest crackdown on the opposition.

Russia's election comes against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has stifled independent media and prominent rights groups.

The International Olympic Committee condemned Russia's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, saying the Russian government had breached the Olympic Truce.

A group of educators invited by Alberta Education to help development the new social studies curriculum has "significant concerns" with the draft that was released this week.

Canadians are advised to stock up on essentials and shelter in place, or if they cannot to limit their movements as Haiti sees escalating gang violence.

International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced Friday that Canada would resume funding the Palestinian aid agency.

The U.S. embassy in Moscow is advising citizens in Moscow to avoid crowds for the next 48 hours due to concerns of "imminent plans" by extremists to target large gatherings.

Sweden officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Thursday. The military alliance announced the move on Thursday in a statement.

The lawyer for Michael Spavor, who was detained in China for more than 1,000 days, says the "matter" between his client and the federal government has been resolved.

Canada will consider sending soldiers to Ukraine in a non-combat role to resume training if 'certain conditions' are met, but not yet, Defence Minister Bill Blair says.

France has become the first country in the world to create a right to abortion, guaranteeing citizens access. Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the measure.

French lawmakers will vote Monday whether to enshrine a right to abortion in the country's constitution. It would be the first country to do so.

Mélanie Joly announced the sanctions Sunday, saying the officials were involved in the violation of Navalny’s "human rights, his cruel punishment and ultimately, his death."

Alexei Navalny, President Vladimir Putin's fiercest critic inside Russia, died at the age of 47 in an Arctic penal colony on Feb. 16.

The Quebec government says it has been told by Ottawa that the federal government plans to bring back visa requirements for Mexican nationals.