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Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest a U.S. decision to indict ‌former president Raúl Castro over the downing of two civilian airplanes 30 years ago.

Tulsi Gabbard resigned as U.S. President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth cabinet official to depart during Trump's second term.

Dr. Kent Brantly became critically ill with Ebola while on medical mission work during the 2014 outbreak. The U.S. physician survived, and is now watching with concern at the speed and spread of the current outbreak — which has no approved treatments or vaccines available.

Powell River RCMP say three men are dead and two have survived after a boat capsized about 500 to 1,000 metres off the shore of Savary Island Thursday night.

Hundreds of people prosecuted for crimes related to the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol in 2021 plan to seek compensation from the U.S. government once a new taxpayer-funded anti-weaponization program is up and running.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday ordered his military ‌to prepare options to retaliate against Ukraine after he accused Kyiv of carrying out a deadly drone attack on a student dorm that he said killed six and wounded dozens of young people, with 15 still unaccounted for.

CBS News will shutter its venerable CBS News Radio service on Friday evening.

Reports of the sale made waves online this week among fans of Everlane, who saw the sale to Shein as a reversal of the brand's commitment to climate goals and ethical manufacturing. Experts say sustainability alone isn't enough to sell clothes these days, and it will take more than good intentions to slow the pace of ultra-fast fashion.

U.S. President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies by pledging to send an additional 5,000 troops to ‌Poland, only hours before the alliance's foreign ministers met in Sweden on Friday amid deep divisions over the Iran war.

Camillo Cipriano, Niagara Catholic’s third director of education, is leaving for the top job at Canada's largest school board.

Activists detained when their flotilla attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza say they have been mistreated at the hands of Israeli soldiers, describing beatings, tasers and attack dogs.

Carney also said he looks forward to working with Smith, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and many others to "build a better Alberta."

Run for Joy has donated more than $20,000 to the Star's Fresh Air Fund.

With 50,000 fans per show expected, a major transit closure and soggy weather on the way, here's how to prepare.

Calling it "the most ridiculous ruling I've ever seen," Premier Doug Ford is railing against a court decision blocking Waterloo Region from removing a homeless encampment on the site of a future transit project.

Toronto will close Church Street to north-south traffic between Wellesley and Alexander streets from June 19 to Aug. 21.

In the wake of Doug Ford's controversial amendment to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, there has been confusion about what can be made public.

There had been rumblings that Gabbard would split with Trump after the president's decision to strike Iran. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, built her political name on her opposition to foreign wars.

Ford's comments came the day after Smith announced an Oct. 19 referendum to ask Albertans whether they want a future "binding" plebiscite on independence from Canada.

As 12 days of non-stop premieres at the Cannes Film Festival come to an end, here's how to be successfully styled on the famous red carpet.

Trump says Gabbard’s principal deputy, Aaron Lukas, will serve as acting director

Severe conditions likely to persist for several days, providing little respite for the millions of people whose livelihoods depend on working outdoors

Activists released from Israeli custody after being detained on a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza were subjected to abuse, organizers said on Friday, with several hospitalized with injuries and at least 15 reporting sexual assaults, including rape.

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 'very high.'

The Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, was declared an emergency of international concern by the WHO on Sunday

‘At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot with rubber bullets at close range. Tens of people’s bones broken,’ organizers say

Foreign ministers attending a NATO meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, reacted Friday to U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland.

Pentagon is required to keep at least 76,000 troops and major equipment in Europe unless NATO allies are consulted

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his latest mission to assuage nervous U.S. allies in Europe about the Trump administration’s intentions with NATO or at least put a friendlier face on whipsawing changes and uncertainty about American troop reductions.

Members of a rescue team found the body of 52-year-old Matthew Cameron Paton, a Victoria Police Department sergeant, on Thursday about 400 metres down a steep slope.

Dr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after an individual returned from Ethiopia and reported symptoms 'consistent with a range of illnesses.'

Symptoms are similar for all strains of Ebola and can start with fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache and sore throat, according to the World Health Organization.

Rubio said he didn’t want to exaggerate the progress, saying there had been “a little bit of movement and that’s good.” He said the conversations were ongoing.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there are now almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths in the Ebola outbreak.

NATO allies and defence officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland.

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.

A top state lawmaker who opposed drawing new districts for the fall elections now says he supports producing an all-Democrat map for the next cycle.

The move was expected to come after a federal appeals court on Friday ruled against Mr. Khalil, who became the face of President Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters.

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The total tripled his usual audience this season. But it is only about half of what Jay Leno and David Letterman attracted for their final episodes.

Republicans, seeing President Trump’s personal agenda diverging from their political interests, vented their outrage about paying those who threatened their lives on Jan. 6, 2021.

The change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said.

Nearly three months since the fighting began, disagreements remain over the fate of Iran’s uranium stockpile and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump’s eldest son was married in Palm Beach, Fla. The president described celebrations this weekend as a “small, little private affair.”

If a problem with the launch tower is fixed, SpaceX will try to launch on Friday evening.

The move deals an embarrassing blow to the Trump administration, which made the Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the face of its deportation campaign.

President Trump droppped his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the DOJ creating a $1.8 billion fund to compensate alleged "lawfare" victims.

Despite President Donald Trump's demands for lower interest rates, markets are betting the Fed will stay on hold through most, if not all, of 2026.

The volatility in the bond market continued as new Fed chair Kevin Warsh was sworn in on Friday.

It took nearly a year. But it finally happened this quarter.

Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" tallied $12 million in Thursday night previews, the lowest collection of advanced tickets in franchise history.

Gabbard said she is leaving her post to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer.

Warsh could guide to a smaller role in day-to-day markets, while also setting clearer rules for how and when it should intervene.

Consumer sentiment has tumbled to a fresh record low in May as fears of higher prices grow due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices.

European stocks pushed higher on Friday as investors monitor the U.S.-Iran war and a slew of economic data.

Estée Lauder's shares jumped before the market opened after talks over a potential merger deal with Spanish beauty group Puig was terminated.

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with NATO foreign ministers in Sweden, the focus is on the U.S. moving to reduce its military footprint in Europe.

The appeal marked the first significant update since the former British prince was arrested in February over allegations of misconduct while in office.

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 famous display team will fly with seven rather than nine aircraft for most of its displays.

Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.

Ukraine said it hit Russia's elite Rubicon drone military unit in a Moscow-occupied part of eastern Ukraine.

The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents.

The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.

The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.

Kamran Aman was killed by Marcus Staniforth and another boy outside his mother's home.

Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.

Emma Raducanu believes it is "very difficult to say" she made a mistake in parting ways with recently rehired coach Andrew Richardson after her US Open triumph.

Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Richard Childress Racing is temporarily retiring Kyle Busch’s No. 8 Cup Series car — at least until the late driver's 11-year-old son Brexton is ready to take over behind the wheel

A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs

The Giants star told a cheering crowd it was an ‘honor’ to introduce the president

The Hawk T1 aircraft flown by the Red Arrows team will be retired in 2030

The Washington water park’s final season will end with its annual Fright Fest Halloween event

After last year’s $10,000 chest was found in just 11 hours, creators intentionally made this year’s riddle tougher, though later admitted the puzzle-making process was a ‘work in progress’

Plans for a border wall in the Big Bend region of West Texas have been marked by shifting, unannounced changes and have sparked widespread opposition

Tehran says the gap in position with Washington has narrowed - but the Strait of Hormuz remains a sticking point

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law, meaning high school coaches in the state will now be able to use their own money to help their players with expenses such as food, transportation, physical therapy and rehabilitation services

USCIS is sending over ‘a team of our most skilled’ attorneys to boost the Justice Department’s denaturalization investigations