An overloaded van carrying 29 migrants has crashed on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 10 people, including the driver, and injuring 20 others, authorities say.

Australia's government on Thursday pledged the equivalent of $1 billion Cdn to address what is called Indigenous disadvantage, including compensation to thousands of mixed-race children who were taken from their families over decades.

Experts say they’re not sure why orca whales haven’t been seen along the coastline of Vancouver Island this year. There are two theories floating around: a lack of Chinook salmon and a change in whale leadership.

In Japan, mascots can be found everywhere from airports to the streets and even inside prisons. They’re used not only to build brand awareness for companies, but also to bring a sense of comfort in everyday life.

Quebec provincial police will join a special Montreal police squad to fight gun violence, days after a shooting left three people dead in the city’s east end. Community members say the action doesn’t go far enough in addressing the root causes of gun violence in Montreal.

The Biden administration’s new ban on evictions only applies in areas of the U.S. where COVID-19 cases are surging, leaving millions of Americans unable to pay rent at risk of losing their homes.

The National for Wednesday, August 4 — Andre De Grasse wins Olympic gold in the 200m race, while setting a Canadian record. Plus, a look inside Japan’s mascot culture.