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Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70.

There is a more than 10 per cent chance that AI could kill all humans within the next decade, a researcher at Anthropic estimated in a post, hours after social media posts went viral from someone saying they had just quit Anthropic over concerns that AI companies are “gambling with our lives” in the AI development race.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Canada this week for his first visit to the country in nearly a year as his country copes with an onslaught of deadly airstrikes.

One of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off a Miami runway and killed five people repeatedly warned they were coming in too fast nearly two minutes ahead of time and at the last second urged them to abort the landing, according to highlights of the cockpit recording that investigators released Wednesday.

The personal information of people involved in Ontario's court systems may have been stolen in a cyber attack, according to the chief justices of the province. An online case management system used by the courts and owned by Thomson Reuters Canada Limited was breached in June.

Surveillance video showing a former detainee being released from a corrections transport van into the streets of Edmonton’s Chinatown has raised concerns over how Alberta offenders are released into the community.

Amid a trade war that includes President Donald Trump's threats to Canadian sovereignty and his vow to ban imports of several Canadian products to the U.S., the NFL's Buffalo Bills have made an unexpected announcement.

A B.C. family doctor has been ordered to pay $28,100, after refusing to inject a transgender teen with a prescribed hormone blocker, citing religious and cultural reasons.

The federal government is moving ahead with changes that will exempt a number of energy projects from a layer of its environmental assessment process. At the same time, a senior government source says the Liberals are preparing to back down on proposed changes that would have bypassed regulations meant to protect at-risk species.

Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died.

A senior Canadian official said the federal government continues to analyze the impact of measures announced Tuesday by the White House, but at first blush "it's not as bad as we thought it would be."

For nearly two minutes, one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off a Miami runway and killed five people repeatedly warned his counterpart they were going too fast as they approached for landing and after touchdown,…

Sections of Rogers Stadium "will need to be removed and rebuilt," the venue said Wednesday following an assessment by engineers.

A man whose 16 grandchildren were discovered living in squalid conditions at a rural southern Ohio home was found mentally incompetent to stand trial Wednesday.

A document obtained by the Star offers a window into the aims of the much-hyped summit taking place in Toronto next week.

Customers will need to pay an additional $12.99 per month, even if they already have the Sportsnet subscription through a cable TV provider that isn’t Rogers.

Canada's artificial intelligence minister says Ottawa is monitoring the risks posed by AI as researchers at tech giant Anthropic warn that the increasingly powerful technology could potentially eradicate all human life within years.

The federal government is dropping a proposal that could have made it easier to green-light projects that jeopardize the survival of at-risk species, the Star has learned.

Tories have been airing grievances through opinion articles, online missives on the topic of leadership and social media squabbles between prominent MPs.

Forty-three people rescued after fire broke out aboard the MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, Philippine Coast Guard says

U.S. President Donald Trump made an extraordinary pledge Wednesday during the GOP midterm convention to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress, without providing details on how such a thing would be possible - or whether it's even legal.

Seahawks rally after trailing 10-0

U.S. President Donald Trump's core supporters say they want to hear a message of unity and affordability that will help the party hold onto its congressional majorities at the Republicans' first-ever midterm convention in Dallas.

City of Sumy and surrounding region along Russian border have long been subject to heavy attacks

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.The new CEO, John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1, introduced the latest lineup of devices.

OpenAI agents circumventing their own restrictions may drive concerns over AI

U.S. President vows to campaign for candidates, promises to pay $5,000 ‘dividend’ to every adult citizen if Republicans win the House and Senate

Anthropic and OpenAI more focused on beating each other than they are on safety, says Jacob Coxon

The family and supporters of the anti-apartheid activist say they don’t want vengeance, just accountability

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of the Bahamas said that neither the aircraft or any associated wreckage or debris have been located.

'It is with great shock and deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of our Miss Austria 2024, Lucia Sisic,' Mission Austria announced on its official Facebook page.

The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened an already weakened supply chain.

The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after a strike to protest what a union official called “unacceptable” management instructions limiting the presence of women ended.

On Monday, Trump posted an image with a map of North America, showing countries like Canada, Greenland and Iceland coloured in with the American flag.

A letter sent to senior government officials said the couple — who gave up their royal duties and moved to California more than six years ago — will not undertake royal duties.

Silvia Larrieu said her uncle, Mario Lamar, was piloting the plane that was also carrying Lamar's wife Lily Lamar and two of his grandchildren, Christian Sosa and Sophie Sosa.

The government had declared Monday an official day of mourning and ordered flags at government offices lowered to half-staff.

The anti-migration and Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany, or AfD, fell just short of a majority in Sunday’s vote in Saxony-Anhalt.

Diplomats say the U.S., Britain, France and Germany now seek to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for failure to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations.

In his convention speech, the president floated a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for every adult American if Republicans keep control of Congress. The idea, like many others, may not come to pass.

The latest round of fighting may result in reports of traumatic brain injuries among American service members, officials warned.

The authorities in Malaysian Borneo have been trying to seed clouds to counteract the effects of smoke wafting in from neighboring Indonesia.

At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.

Four battleground Senate nominees who spoke sidestepped a pair of issues that have posed political challenges, focusing instead on Mr. Trump’s tax law and other topics.

The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.

The country has built a system in which Americans can have confidence. President Trump is trying to wreck it.

Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.

Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, appeared in a short video filmed in front of a steel mill, saying he is “always going to reject the extremes in socialism.”

As they wait for word on whether the Trump administration’s new system to screen ballots can move forward, local officials say they are running out of time.

TSMC reported monthly sales revenue for August on Thursday.

China's crude stockpiling and subsequent pullback on purchases since the war erupted in late February has helped the world avoid a deeper energy crisis.

The promise of a payment, and a claim oil will "come tumbling down" are the key takeaways from President Trump's speech at the Republican's convention.

The UBS top boss cautioned that investors face an increasingly complicated environment given multiple headwinds.

Oil prices remain elevated amid worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further exacerbate supply disruptions

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says U.S. crypto regulation could move forward regardless of the outcome of the Clarity Act.

The central bank is contending with rising prices, the consequences of the U.S.-Iran war, and surging government borrowing costs.

Samsung is drawing more iPhone users to its foldables as Apple’s rumored entry threatens to reshape the market.

Visa, Mastercard and Ant International are working on common standards for AI-agent payments — including ways to verify and monitor their transactions.

India's ambition to create a self-reliant energy ecosystem by expanding its renewable energy footprint is facing a China problem.

The Ukrainian president was on his way to the funeral of Norway’s King Harald.

Strife with the U.S., including Trump’s tariffs, has pushed Canada to find new trading partners. That could ultimately raise prices for U.S. businesses.

Defense start-up Covenant said it has inked about $150 million in orders to start being delivered in 2027.

In war-weary Lebanon, Israeli strikes have intensified in response to Hezbollah drone attacks.

Immigrants from El Salvador were the first group granted temporary protected status. The Trump administration has been canceling it for scores of immigrants fleeing war and disaster.

Under economic pressure from the U.S., Iranian leaders have signaled they will not capitulate amid stunted diplomatic efforts to end the war.

The Associated Press’s guidance says President Donald Trump’s executive order affects only how the U.S. government refers to the lake, not Canada or other countries.

The Trump administration said it would modify the scope of existing tariffs and introduce new bans on Canadian products in the latest escalation of the trade war.

Some European law enforcement agencies chasing leads spurred by information in the so-called Epstein Files say the U.S. Justice Department has not responded to their requests.

The president's fight with our neighbor to the north — a constant over the course of his second term with a focus on trade — has turned ugly in recent weeks.

The controversial offer was made in a speech at the party's first-ever convention in the middle of a US presidential term.

Hugo the shire horse enters the record books as the world's tallest living horse.

After F1’s explosion in popularity away from its European heartland the sport is coming home. Why Madrid? Because it is beautiful… and has a very big expo centre on the outskirts.

Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards want a change in the law so once an embryo has been made, a donor can't withdraw consent.

Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.

The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.

PC Tom Clough's family say they are grateful for the public's support.

He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.

Thursday's front pages are dominated by a police investigation into Reform UK and UK airport chaos.

The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays.

Television expert to work with banks such as Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and Monzo to help those who are struggling

Analysis by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found minimum waits of up to 16 weeks for hip, knee and cataract surgery

Africa’s electric motorcycle imports from China surged nearly 60% in the first half of 2026, led by Morocco, Egypt and Algeria

Drone exploded 160km from main airport as Moldova forced to shut airspace due to incoming Russian drones

The retailer reported underlying first half losses of £89 million, up from £34 million a year earlier.

Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV will be buried on Saturday in a funeral expected to be attended by tens of thousands of mourners

Trump says US could strike Pickaxe Mountain after construction activity seen at deeply buried complex

A police officer who allegedly gunned down his wife at the kindergarten where she was a teacher in eastern Thailand surrendered Thursday after an 18-hour standoff with authorities

Australian organizers are determined to hold the Olympic rowing regatta in Rockhampton's Fitzroy River for the 2032 Brisbane Games

A Hong Kong court has convicted the publisher of The Wall Street Journal of deterring its reporter from taking up a trade union role