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Police in Rhode Island say they have a person of interest in custody as they investigate the shooting at Brown University that killed two people and wounded nine others on Saturday.

The man behind the Moose Jaw health centre that has claimed “a 100 per cent success rate in stopping the progression and in restoring function of people with ALS” says a recent CBC story about his company is evidence that he is seen as “a direct threat to the ALS drug industry.”

Only two provinces allow for the recall of politicians. But with the bar set high for the process, most politicians targeted are likely not in any jeopardy. Here's a closer look at recall legislation in Canada, its history, arguments for and against, and the chances of a recall succeeding.

In the annals of Royal Family history, 2025 will be remembered as the year the monarch took the virtually unprecedented step of stripping his younger brother of his titles and honours. But as much as the scandal surrounding the former prince now known only as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor garnered headlines, there were other notable moments this year that sent signals about the monarchy and its future.

Canadians under 35 are seeking debt relief services in higher numbers and missing credit payments at higher rates. Student loans, first credit cards and slow wage growth aren't helping, but experts say the ubiquity of "buy now, pay later" plans are making the problem worse.

It may still be an uncomfortable subject for some, but periods are a real thing that people need to manage. But what do astronauts do in space? Well, they have some options, but now they may have one more.

A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Abbotsford on Saturday morning. Police say it happened in a part of the city not impacted by recent flooding.

A shooting in the engineering building at Brown University on Saturday has left at least two people dead and eight critically injured, officials in Providence, R.I., said, as authorities continued to search for a suspect.

Three U.S. military personnel — two army soldiers and a civilian interpreter — were killed on Saturday after an attacker targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces, the U.S. military said.

Artists' business managers say that after the pandemic touring became a lot more expensive.

We spoke with students at Toronto schools about what they think should be the One Great Idea to make this city a better place to live.

East end residents feels they've been ignored by city hall after a cluster of overlapping construction projects has cut them off from the rest of Toronto.

Although an Ontario court granted a temporary injunction to pause the new rule about eligibility for medical residencies, the fight is far from over.

The prime minister earlier this week said plans for more office days will "come to a sharper view" over the coming weeks, adding "there will likely be different levels of return" depending on seniority, role and office capacity.

To some, it's a harmless bit of fun. But having these lights on your vehicle while it's on the road is illegal — at least on paper.

Aoun brand Tahineh is also being pulled from shelves in Quebec, Alberta, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.

You're overdoing it. You know it's overkill. Try focusing on presence, not presents, as the holidays approach.

Mariana Mamonova was among the last defenders of Mariupol. She was determined to survive captivity, for the sake of her unborn child.

Every day till Christmas, we bake a recipe from the Star’s archives. Today, Tania wrestles with chocolate-mint dough to make a holiday classic.

Some of Europe’s mainstream parties are taking a harder line on migration and using divisive language about race

The Ukrainian President is set to meet with U.S. envoys

Two men opened fire on a Hanukkah gathering at the popular beach Sunday evening

At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured Sunday in a shooting at Sydney’s popular Bondi Beach.

One gunman was also killed in what authorities are treating as a terrorist attack

U.S. President Donald Trump says on Saturday that he has been briefed on the shooting which killed at least two and critically injured eight.

City mayor says a person preliminarily thought to be involved was detained but was later determined to have no involvement

Sudanese military blamed the attack on the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group at war with the army

Two troops and an interpreter were killed, while three others were wounded in a possible Islamic State ambush

Killing of Raed Saed is highest-profile assassination of senior Hamas figure since ceasefire began in October

At least 11 people were shot and killed on Sunday during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack.

The victim was walking about 200 metres ahead of a friend near an area known as the '560-meter rocky peak,' when the friend heard a cry for help.

Footage from the jump shows the first skydiver and the camera operator climbing out of the roller door and the handle for the diver's reserve parachute snagging on the wing flap.

Thomas Plamberger and his girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner, were attempting to scale Austria's tallest mountain in the middle of winter, despite her inexperience.

The Canadian economy achieved a trade surplus for the first time since the trade war began, as exports rebounded and imports fell in September, according to Statistics Canada.

The development has frustrated deportations of foreign nationals accused of fuelling B.C.'s extortion boom.

The NHL says if the ice rinks for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics aren't to standards by game time, its players will not be attending the games.

The proposed rule would add new disclosure requirements for visa-exempt travellers, but Canadian citizens using their passport would not be affected.

Sixty-seven fertility clinics used the donor's sperm in 14 different countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military build-up in the region, including an aircraft carrier, fighter jets and tens of thousands of troops.

The attacks further complicate President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild relationships with the international community, analysts say.

Eve was one of dozens of Thai women who traveled 4,000 miles — only to be trapped by the dark side of the global fertility industry.

We cover shootings at Bondi Beach, in Australia, and at Brown University.

A person of interest was in custody Sunday, the day after two people were killed and nine others injured during an attack on the Rhode Island campus.

Not once, in the four and a half years I learned at home, did anyone from the state come to assess what sort of education I was receiving, or even just check on me.

The rainstorm that battered the enclave this week has left many shivering in tent camps. Despite a cease-fire, rebuilding is still a long way off.

The Treasury Department unveiled new coins celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. They failed to include planned designs featuring abolition, women’s suffrage and the civil rights movement.

Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast are facing off on Sunday in a deeply polarized election marked by concerns over security and immigration.

After heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded neighborhoods in northern Washington, residents returned to soggy homes caked in mud. Many tried to salvage what they could.

The New York Times set out to understand — and quantify — just how much things had changed within the agency after President Trump resumed office.

President Trump is promising a shipbuilding renaissance in the U.S. to rival China, but it will not happen overnight, and will require allies.

TipRanks' ranking service discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Devon Energy and CVS Health.

European leaders prepare to meet after U.S. President Trump calls them "weak," at a critical time for Ukraine peace deal negotiations.

There were several additional personnel changes in Monday's three-page news release that signal the company is moving toward a more conventional structure.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management is making a big bet on defined outcome exchange-traded funds — which use options to help protect against market losses.

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's 2025 donations went to a wide range of nonprofits, including several historically Black colleges and universities.

Dick Van Dyke is officially a centenarian! Here are three research-backed staples in his routine that he credits for his 100 years of life.

YouTube's CEO Neal Mohan joins other tech bosses from Bill Gates to Mark Cuban who restrict their children's social media and smartphone use.

Dame Hannah Rothschild reflected on privilege, duty, and the shaping of a modern philanthropic dynasty at a private banking event in Singapore.

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released the photos to pressure the Trump administration to release files about Jeffrey Epstein.

Police said the shooting, which injured at least 28 people, was a terror attack targeting the Jewish community. A gunman was also killed; another suspect was injured.

The Israel Defense Forces said Raed Saad had worked to reestablish Hamas’s capabilities and weapons manufacturing. Hamas said the strike violated the ceasefire.

As Greenland moves past Danish colonialism, young people are taking up old traditions, like facial tattoos and kayaking, and see no need for the U.S. as a new master.

A joint U.S.-Syrian security patrol was attacked in the city of Palmyra, the Pentagon and Syria’s state news agency said.

Belarus freed 123 political prisoners in exchange for relaxed sanctions, according to state news agency Belta and the presidential press service.

Protests and attacks have marked a backlash at resettlement centers in Ireland and have spread to neighborhoods where even longtime immigrants feel unsafe.

Governments are testing whether a mix of perks, incentives and ideology might reverse shrinking population trends. Here’s what they’ve learned.

Mark Carney, once a U.N. special envoy on climate action and finance, is now winning praise from industry but alienating former environmental allies.

At least 11 people were killed and a further 29 injured in the shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.

Eleven people have been killed in an attack targeting a Hanukkah event on the beach.

Two people died and nine others were injured in the incident in Rhode Island on Saturday.

Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool "are absolutely united and go forward as one" after Mohamed Salah returned to the squad for Saturday's win over Brighton.

Police say 12 people have been killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community, with 29 taken to a hospital - including a child.

Specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by 2029.

New South Wales Police say that 11 people were killed, plus one gunman, in a shooting at Bondi Beach targeting the Jewish community.

Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

Police are searching for the suspect after a gunman opened fire in a classroom, killing two and injuring nine others in Providence, Rhode Island.

The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".

Investigators say a male in his 30s was detained at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island, early Sunday morning

At least 29 people injured in attack while searches of area continue after improvised explosive devices found in car near scene

Pope Leo XIV also highlighted insufficient inmate rehabilitation at the event

A foundation in her name said she was detained at a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under disputed circumstances

Connecticut is working to become a destination for holiday movie fans, promoting its charming towns featured in films by Hallmark and Lifetime

Haruki Murakami recently received two honors in New York for his contributions to literature and cultural exchange

World leaders react to news of the Bondi Beach terror attack

A total of 29 people have been injured in the mass shooting, including two police officers

Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested.