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U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be "positioned in the appropriate regions" in response to "inflammatory statements" from former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev.

More than 120 wildfires are burning throughout B.C., with evacuation notices issued for some communities.

Uber Canada says it has updated its safety protocols for emergency situations after an incident in March where company representatives refused to contact a driver after he drove off with a child. 

Plans announced by France, the United Kingdom and Canada to recognize a Palestinian state won't bring one about anytime soon, though they could further isolate Israel and strengthen the Palestinians' negotiating position over the long term. But there may not be a long term for Palestinians if the nightmare in Gaza continues at this rate.

Cécile Dionne, one of the world-famous Dionne quintuplets, died earlier this week following a long illness. She was 91.

The pilot of a small aircraft that crashed in Ottawa Thursday evening was pronounced dead at the scene, paramedics told CBC Friday morning.

The Muscowpetung Salteaux Nation held a ceremony Wednesday to celebrate reaching an agriculture benefits agreement with the federal government. The nation received nearly $99 million in compensation to fulfill Treaty 4 obligations.

The Ukrainian capital of Kyiv observed an official day of mourning Friday, a day after a Russian drone and missile attack on the city killed 31 people, including five children, and injured more than 150, officials said.

A Winnipeg tattoo artist is incorporating cremated ashes into tattoo ink so people who have lost a loved can have that person with them forever.

Ontario is consulting with alcohol retailers and producers about allowing so-called “private label” alcohol products in their stores. While larger retailers are lobbying for it, several industry groups have sent a letter to the premier saying that could hurt smaller retailers and producers.

As the Star first reported Thursday, the man was reportedly able to get between the defence counsel and judge's tables at a fly-in court in Wapekeka, while court was in session, before being shot by an OPP officer.

Follow the Star's live coverage as Trump's trade war ramps up again.

100 Strong Academy's four-week program for boys 11 to 14 aims to inspire them about higher education, and careers they might not have thought possible.

No Canadian-made lethal weapons are being sent to Israel for its war in Gaza, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday, denying a report that accused the Liberal government of continuing to allow arms shipments despite its claims to the…

Toronto has spoken. After five rounds of voting, the city’s top Jamaican patty has been crowned. See who took the title — and how they got there.

As staff at the farm near Buchner Road and Hwy. 140 went about their morning routine Thursday, they discovered multiple horses with injuries "consistent with cuts or stab wounds," police said.

From performances to parades, Toronto Caribbean Carnival is taking the city by storm this weekend, here is all the info you need to plan your celebrations

McIntosh will try to defeat the greatest female swimmer ever at the height of her powers, in a race Ledecky doesn’t lose, in front of the world. More on the clash of eras.

Backstroker Blake Tierney finished fourth in the 200 backstroke, while the best non-Summer McIntosh chances left are Josh Liendo and Ilya Kharun.

Star sports columnist Gregor Chisholm joins the "Deep Left Field" podcast to review the Jays' moves at the trade deadline.

U.S. President said subs have been deployed to ‘appropriate regions’ following ‘highly provocative statements’ from Russia’s former president

Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence for helping the late Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls

Trump’s administration announced subpoenas and fraud investigations into health care providers in July

Music mogul convicted of two prostitution-related charges each carrying a potential maximum 10 years in prison

Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee visited Gaza amid international outrage over starvation, shortages and deadly chaos

Yoon’s botched attempt to declare martial law saw him removed from office by South Korea’s Constitutional Court in April

Russia has escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities despite calls from Trump and other Western leaders to stop striking civilian areas

Military commanders aim to maintain ceasefire after clashes claim at least 43 lives

Canada, France and Britain had been among the first and loudest to express support for Israel after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas

The announcement marks a change for Canada, which has long supported a two-state solution but maintained that recognition would follow peace negotiations

Trump's order sharply escalated a social media battle with former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, who currently serves as the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council.

Officials said Yoon Suk Yeol took off his prison uniform and laid down on the floor at his detention room in an effort to continue to resist questioning.

When Trump signed to order for more than 66 countries, the start date of the punishing import taxes was pushed back seven days so that the tariff schedule could be updated.

At least 91 Palestinians were killed and more than 600 wounded while attempting to get aid in the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said on Thursday.

The joint statement from 14 countries called increasing attempts by Iran to 'kill, kidnap, and harass people' in Europe and North America a 'clear violation' of their sovereignty.

Shortly before Friday deadline for new tariffs beginning, Trump said he would enter into a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico, one of the nation's largest trading partners.

The move prevents those targeted from receiving visas to travel to the United States, the U.S. State Department said, although it did not list any specific individuals.

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a post that Canada recognizing Palestinian statehood would make it 'very hard' to make a trade deal with Canada.

Last week’s measure by Zelenskyy to place the watchdogs under the oversight of the prosecutor-general prompted rebukes from Ukrainians and the European Union.

Officials said Thursday 31 people died at the Taishitun Town Elderly Care Center when Beijing's Miyun district became one of the hardest hit areas by storms.

Lawyers for the family of a woman struck and killed by a Tesla sedan in 2019 argued that the company’s Autopilot software should have avoided the crash.

So far, Americans are experiencing costs but not the purported benefits of his attempt to remake the global economy.

The university is the latest to be targeted by the federal government over claims of antisemitism and bias on campus.

In a social media post, the president described the move as a deterrent prompted by threats by a former Russian leader. It is unclear if any submarines did actually change position.

President Trump has long wanted to rework world trade. The tariffs set to go into effect next week will carry out that plan.

Documents released in the inquiry into the deadly collision of a military helicopter and a passenger jet reveal a smart but shaky pilot, a wary instructor and an overwhelmed air traffic controller.

Immigrants in custody, with no felony convictions, may be offered direct commercial flights home — and avoid “Alligator Alcatraz.”

Four radioactive wasp nests may indicate previously undetected environmental contamination at the decades-old Savannah River Site. Here’s what to know.

The Russian president didn’t directly respond to President Trump’s ultimatum that Moscow halt its offensive by the end of next week or face financial penalties.

The lawsuit comes amid escalating efforts by the U.S. government to restrict the availability of certain services for transgender adolescents.

Dmitry Medvedev said President Trump is "playing the ultimatum game with Russia" in pressuring for an end to the war on Ukraine.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 100,000 in July, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

The guidance spooked investors who are eager to see Amazon’s hefty investments in artificial intelligence pay off.

Chevron's net income took a hit due to loss from the company's acquisition of Hess in mid-July.

A fresh ultimatum demanding "binding commitments" to lower U.S. drug prices sent pharma firms scrambling Friday.

The duty would be a "devastating" blow to the export-reliant Swiss economy and businesses, analysts say.

Economists polled by Reuters had expected the figure to hit 1.9%.

Nintendo shares have rallied roughly 40% so far this year on excitement over the firm's new Switch 2 hybrid console.

Nvidia met with Beijing officials on Thursday regarding potential national security risks posed by the resumption of its H20 chip exports to the country.

Moon ventures are increasingly becoming a "stepping stone" as the space industry's enthusiasm rallies around Mars.

The Canadian prime minister said he was ‘disappointed’ after U.S. tariffs hikes. Some business groups and even his rivals say he shouldn’t cave to Trump’s demands.

Here’s how Canada, Mexico, China and other countries fare under President Donald Trump’s plan to rebalance global trade.

Ukrainian officials said a Russian aerial attack was the most deadly on Kyiv this year.

The White House sent special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to inspect food distribution sites in Gaza.

Israel said it would allow more food to enter Gaza and provide secure corridors for humanitarian aid. But U.N. officials say almost nothing has changed.

England’s women’s national team, the Lionesses, are two-time Euro champions, upstaging the English men who have failed to bring home a big trophy for 60 years.

Dupes of the internet-viral Labubu dolls are being sold around the world. Chinese authorities are now seizing them by the thousands in a counterfeit crackdown.

Languishing U.S.-India trade talks and a series of harsh posts from President Trump have led to growing alarm in New Delhi.

Bukele’s party advanced major constitutional changes in the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly that will allow a president to serve an unlimited number of terms.

Even as discussion of a two-state solution has regained traction, on the ground, a viable Palestinian state seems more impossible than ever.

Day 2 highlights from the fifth Test match between England and India.

US President Donald Trump says two nuclear submarines are being deployed in the "appropriate regions".

The visit with the IDF follows near daily reports of deadly shootings in the vicinity of the sites.

Princess Anne's son releases a photo to announce his engagement to Harriet Sperling.

Jon Ruben, 76, is charged with child cruelty offences, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.

The Supreme Court partially upholds an appeal from lenders, who had faced potentially paying compensation to millions of motorists.

Permanent Secretary David Williams will leave this autumn, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Ameiya and Ricardo Junior Parris were pulled from the water on Tuesday, officials say.

Trump's new tariff rates have left many in shock but some countries fared better than others amid last-minute changes.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds PBS, NPR and more than 1,000 local radio and TV stations

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also significantly revises down the number of jobs added in May and June

The timeless tunes are scaring away gray wolves hoping to prey on unsuspecting cattle and other livestock

Employees reportedly blacked out a number of high-profile names before Justice Department decided against releasing materials

Marcus Johnson said the ruling ‘sounds like it’s fine to secretly overcharge customers for commission’

Trump escalates his war of words with Dmitry Medvedev, who had recently warned that U.S. actions were driving the country toward direct conflict with Russia

Eight out of 12 cases sent to the Court of Appeal have resulted in controversial IPP and DPP jail terms being quashed, reduced or substituted

Danny Ocean wants his fans to experience a tropical paradise through his new album, “Babylon Club.”

Online creators are launching a $40 million fundraiser to build water quality projects around the world

A Miami jury ordered Elon Musk’s car company on Friday to pay $329 million to victims of a deadly crash involving its Autopilot driver assist technology, opening the door to other costly lawsuits and striking a blow to Tesla’s reputation for safety