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Dormitory fire in Kenya kills at least 17 students

NAIROBI, KENYA A fire in a school dormitory in Kenya killed 17 students and seriously burned 13 others, police said Friday, and they feared the death toll may rise.

Zelenskyy presses allies to allow Ukraine to strike deeper into Russia

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, GERMANY Ukraine needs the ability to strike deep within Russia now, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told U.S. and allied military leaders Friday as Kyiv more fervently pressed the West to loosen weapons use restrictions and allow it to target Russian air bases and launch sites far from the border.

Israeli operation continues in Jenin despite apparent withdrawal

JENIN REFUGEE CAMP, WEST BANK Israeli forces appeared to have withdrawn from three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank by Friday morning, after a more than weeklong military operation that left dozens dead and a trail of destruction.

No bail requested for suspect, father

Georgia Bureau of Investigation says numerous threats made this week against schools in the state

Presidential debate a 'minefield' for host network

NEW YORK Hours after ABC News released the rules for next Tuesday’s presidential debate, resolving a final dispute in Donald Trump’s favour, the former president was on the attack — against ABC News.

Carroll faces Trump in appeals court

NEW YORK Veering from the campaign trail to a courtroom, Donald Trump quietly observed Friday as his lawyer fought to overturn a verdict finding the former president liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

Judge delays sentencing until after November vote

Decision is latest legal reprieve for former president

Ruins of sunken Greek village emerge as drought saps reservoir

Athens could run out of water soon ifno action taken

UN calls for force to protect civilians

Human rights investigation seeks wider arms embargo

American fights extradition in U.K. court

Colorado mother denies accusations she drugged, shot and stabbed her three kids, killing two

Biden to host PM Starmer, discuss ongoing wars

WASHINGTON President Joe Biden will host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks in Washington next week that are expected to touch on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and other issues.

Judge attacker pleads guilty but mentally ill

Jurist says she feared for her life when man lunged at her in Nevada courtroom

China launches complaint against Canada over tariffs

Move comes after Ottawa imposes tax on Chinese EVs, aluminum, steel

Saskatoon teen charged with attempted murder

Witness alleges 14-year-old poured liquid on victim, then set her on fire

MP wants probe into unknown brain illness

FREDERICTON A Liberal member of Parliament has called for a federal investigation into a cluster of mysterious neurological illnesses in New Brunswick linked to 39 deaths.

Video released of another armed home invasion

York Regional Police are looking for suspects after another targeted home invasion in Markham was captured on video, the second in just two days.

Marineland owner dies, 'succession plan' in place

Marineland’s owner, Marie Holer, has died.

Man charged with attempted abduction at Vaughan Mills

Woman escaped armed attack in mall parking lot

Funding cut for daycares outside $10-a-day system

Province says focus on non-profits is hampering growth

TTC appoints interim boss

Former Metrolinx executive Percy vows to quickly tackle pressing issues

CUPE can't force VP to resign over allegations of antisemitism

National executive says Hahn’s actions bad for all unions

Handling of doctor shortage sparks suit

Union sues clinic after thousands of patients lose care

Negotiations could spark PR fight

Contract talks between Toronto police board, union haven't gone to arbitration in 15 years

Me and a multiplex of millennials

Sixty-something had to convince landlords she'd be a good fit. They all bonded over dirt

Canadian resident arrested in alleged N.Y.C. terror plot

Attack planned on Jewish centre, investigators say

Canadians race to three medals

Lakatos wins wheelchair 800m, Rivard swims to 400m freestyle gold

Long jumper embraces stage

Athlete with intellectual disabilities jumped through hoops to be classified in time for Paralympic Games

Sabalenka beats Navarro to reach final

Belarus player took the last seven points to defeat American opponent

Rodgers has eyes on big prize

As quarterback returns, Jets are now betting favourites to win AFC East

Couche-Tard 'confident' it can close 7-Eleven bid

But analysts doubt a deal can get done between the two companies