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May 21, 2026 | Canadian health officials urge calm after a Detroit-bound flight diverts to Montreal over Ebola concerns. Unions warn that proposed federal changes to labour laws could undermine collective bargaining. And backlash grows to a new fund set up to support Trump allies.

Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation are facing formal motions in a U.S. court officially calling for their breakup.

Intuit has laid off 17 per cent of its full-time workforce — or about 3,000 roles worldwide — as it plans to streamline the business and focus on key areas, including AI.

Kamala Harris "wrote off rural America" during the 2024 presidential campaign and failed to attack Donald Trump with sufficient "negative firepower," according to a long-awaited post-election autopsy released Thursday by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that did little to quell Democrats' concerns about the direction of their party.

A brand of broccoli microgreens sold online in Ontario and Quebec is being recalled over fears of pathogenic E. coli contamination.

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41.

An international effort to take down a far-reaching cybercrime operation has led to the arrest of an Ottawa man who now faces charges in both Canada and the U.S.

After publicly freezing a historic Canada-U.S. defence forum earlier this week, senior Pentagon officials sharpened their criticism Thursday, accusing Ottawa of failing to produce a credible NATO spending plan and dragging out a politically charged review of the F-35 fighter purchase, further straining bilateral relations.

The federal government is shutting down its short-lived Nanisivik naval station on northern Baffin Island as a cost-cutting measure, and plans eventually to offload the property to another party.

S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named after the beloved Sesame Street character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, to which it bears an "uncanny" resemblance.

"It’s time to have a vote, understand the will of Albertans on this subject, and move on," Alberta's premier said in a televised address Thursday night.

Coun. Chris Moise hired prominent municipal law expert John Mascarin to help him through the investigation.

Esther, 14, went missing on May 15 at Earl Bales Park, where police have set up a command centre to continue search efforts.

Emails obtained by Star indicate timeline has been pushed back.

Canadians could face higher phone and internet bills under the Carney government's proposed expansion of police access to data unless Ottawa covers compliance costs for telecom providers, the industry and a leading adviser who helped craft the legislation warn.

There are 148 suspected deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases, according to the UN, with two cases including one death in neighbouring Uganda.

CPPIB earned a net return of 7.8 per cent in fiscal 2026. CEO John Graham said results were impacted by geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility.

The Northern Tornadoes Project is conducting damage surveys following storms on Monday and Tuesday. Ontario's first tornado of 2026 was reported earlier this month.

The Star's transportation reporter Andy Takagi took on your concerns over the latest Metrolinx transit project to fall behind schedule.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals would likely increase their parliamentary majority if a federal election were held now, polls suggest.

No clear strategy for meeting defence spending goal and review of F-35 fighter jet purchase cited as reasons

Markwayne Mullin also made the threat in April during a Department of Homeland Security funding dispute

GOP struggles to find votes to dismiss legislation, delaying matter until June as frustration with Iran war grows on Capitol Hill

GOP in turmoil over new $1.776-billion settlement fund to compensate Trump allies who believe they have been politically prosecuted

Wearing grey sweatsuits and Arab keffiyehs, the activists descended the stairs to the runaway in Istanbul flashing two-fingered salutes and chanting 'Free Palestine.' Outrage abroad over the activists' treatment prompted several countries to summon Israeli envoys to hear their concerns.

Trish Newport, an emergency manager with Doctors Without Borders, says her team in the Democratic Republic of Congo is dealing with a sprawling Ebola outbreak. So far, officials say a suspected 600 people are ill and 139 have died in Ituri province and neighbouring Uganda, but the numbers are likely higher because of a lag in test results. More Canadian aid workers are on their way to the region.

England could play elimination games in Canada, but officials insist perception of fans as hooligans is outdated

Air France flight was diverted after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded ‘in error’

During Trump’s visit, China sought to stabilize ties with the U.S., while Putin’s trip served to deepen its strategic partnership with Russia

On the surface, Chinese leader Xi Jinping's back-to-back summits with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin looked pretty similar, with formal handshakes in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, an enthusiastic greeting from flower-waving children, and marching columns of soldiers branching gleaming bayonets. But the visits also revealed how different China's relationship is with the two countries.

Currently, the Canadian government advises Canadians to avoid all travel to Ituri and North Kivu provinces, citing safety and security concerns.

The flotilla, which consisted of hundreds of people and 41 boats, attempted to break Israel's blockade of Gaza and bring humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.

Rubio said the Trump administration wants to resolve differences with Cuba peacefully, but is doubtful the U.S. can reach a diplomatic resolution with the current government.

Rubio did not deny reports that the U.S. will shrink the pool of military capabilities that it would ‌have available to assist the alliance's European nations in a major crisis.

The RCMP said the agreement with China's public security ministry signed in January 'outlines specific forms of mutual collaboration,' but did not give further details.

Congo is scheduled to play World Cup warm-up games against Denmark in Liege, Belgium, on June 3 and Chile in southern Spain on June 9.

North American stock markets opened lower Thursday as oil prices rose and treasury yields resumed their climb amid the ongoing stalemate between Iran and the U.S.

PHAC said the traveller has departed back to Paris. The Air France flight, along with all other passengers, has continued to Detroit.

Ontario says it is testing a patient for Ebola following recent travel to East Africa, but no cases are confirmed and precautions are in place.

Castro, 94, last appeared in public in Cuba earlier this month, and there is no evidence that he has since left the island or that the government would allow him to be extradited.

In 2025, Caleb Vazquez’s obsession with mass shooters and Nazism prompted reports to the authorities. His father surrendered dozens of firearms.

Thousands of mourners filled a San Diego park to recite a funeral prayer for the three men killed by gunmen at a mosque on Monday.

The report partly blamed aides to Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala Harris for her defeat. But it was widely seen as a poorly executed examination, bringing fresh scrutiny to Democrats.

The discussions suggest that the United States and the Iranian government may not be close to reaching a deal to end a war that has badly damaged the global economy.

Cuban officials closed ranks around Mr. Castro, their embattled former president, who was indicted on murder charges in the downing of two civilian planes 30 years ago.

Federal law prohibits the Internal Revenue Service from halting an audit at the direction of the president or his aides.

Premier Danielle Smith announced that she would ask citizens to vote on whether they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to secede.

How can Cubans move forward if they aren’t ready to reckon with their past?

Public health experts say the administration’s quarantine orders go beyond what is needed to prevent the U.S. spread of Ebola and hantavirus.

Illegal, synthetically narrated copies of “The Hunger Games,” hit self-help books and everything in between are increasingly common on the platform.

China's carriers face sky-high jet fuel, lack of hedging strategies, and a customer base that can easily pivot to cheaper high-speed rail services.

If you put the same money into a basket of companies that are building out AI infrastructure and energy sources, you’ve done much better than stocks like Nvidia.

Guzman y Gomez's shares surged after announcing that it has decided to exit the U.S. market while keeping its Australian business as the main focus

While oil prices fell in U.S. trading, reports that Tehran intends to keep its enriched uranium stockpile within the country stand to complicate negotiations with the U.S.

The International Energy Agency warned that as travel demand grows during the summer season, oil markets could enter a "red zone" soon.

Shares of SoftBank Group extended gains for a second straight session Friday.

Global markets rally as investors continue to price in Middle East de-escalation.

Core inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food — was lower than the 1.7% expected by economists polled by Reuters and below the 1.8% reading in March.

As FIFA's exclusive collectibles licensee, Fanatics is set to tap a rapidly growing market in the world's largest sport, but longstanding criticisms follow.

SpaceX's attempted Starship launch follows the company's release of its IPO prospectus, which set the stage for what's likely to be a record offering.

Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.

In an inter-peninsula match-up between women's teams that showed the limits of sports diplomacy, players from North Korea remained stone-faced — until they won.

The sweeping aid cuts have left the Democratic Republic of Congo struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak despite its extensive experience with the disease.

Amid the unpredictability of President Trump's Middle East policies, Turkey is calling for “regional ownership” and pursuing new security pacts.

The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could carry 50 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas annually to China.

Keir Starmer, Britain's first Labour prime minister in 14 years, is fighting for his political life as mainstream parties crumble in favor of more extreme voices.

An independence movement in the western Canadian province has been pushing for a referendum on whether Alberta should separate from the rest of the country.

Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.

New figures show falling migration levels and Aston Villa fans return to Birmingham leads Friday's papers.

A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.

Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".

The 15 deportees describe the uncertainty they face in a country they had never seen before.

Thousands are expected to attend this year's festival in Sunderland, with Fatboy Slim headlining on Friday.

The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.

Elim Chan has been hired as the first female music director of the San Francisco Symphony

Lawmakers claimed that GOP pulled the vote as they did not have enough votes to block the War Powers Act resolution

Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. hasn’t voted in Congress since March 5

The ranch-style home on a busy corner in metropolitan Los Angeles commanded the eye-popping price even though it’s clearly unlivable

SpaceX's newest and biggest Starship will have to wait at least another day before launching on a test flight from Texas

An aid group has said Trump administration health cuts contributed to the slow detection of the outbreak

Howard Fendrich, a longtime national sports writer for The Associated Press, has died at 55

The government’s public consultation on whether to ban social media for under-16s closes next week

Cancer Research UK urged people to enjoy the sun safely by covering up and using sunscreen

The seven-metre high Kusuma Neolithic Hall is based on archaeological evidence of a large prehistoric structure that was discovered near the stone circle