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Hilary Weston, fashion mogul and former Ontario lieutenant-governor, dead at 83
Hilary Weston, an Irish-Canadian fashion mogul and former lieutenant-governor of Ontario who devoted time to…
Iran’s president appoints moderate politician to top security post
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed veteran politician Ali Larijani as…
Philippines condemns China’s rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A top Philippine security official on Tuesday condemned China’s latest rocket…
Bangladesh’s interim leader says parliamentary election will take place in February
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh ’s interim leader announced Tuesday that the parliamentary election will…
Hendrickson to headline wrestling event as Hulk Hogan’s venture continues after his death
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Wyatt Hendrickson will face Egypt’s Mostafa Aly Elsayed Gabr Elders in…
Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped by Islamic State group released in Mali
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Four Moroccan truck drivers, who were kidnapped in January in West…
Rory McIlroy is missing the PGA Tour postseason opener and it’s not a surprise
Rory McIlroy was hot and tired when he finished the FedEx St. Jude Championship last…
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley declines invitation to join Trump’s sports council
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump’s council…
Iran orders a day of business and office closures to relieve electric grid in heat wave
TEHRAN (AP) — Authorities in Iran ordered government offices and banks across much of the…
Carney toured Canadian Navy facility as B.C. visit continued Monday
NANOOSE BAY — Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his visit to British Columbia on Monday…
In the news today: Carney scheduled to visit B.C. Interior Tuesday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
India and the Philippines stage joint naval drill in the disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — India and the Philippines have staged joint naval exercises in the…
After unionized Canada Post workers reject ‘final offers,’ what happens next?
OTTAWA — Labour experts say another postal service strike is unlikely after unionized Canada Post…
Zverev defeats defending champion Popyrin to advance to National Bank Open semifinals
TORONTO — Alexander Zverev fired a ball into the hazy, evening sky — and right…
Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko advances to NBO semifinals in Montreal
MONTREAL — Two days after ousting top seed Coco Gauff in 62 minutes, there was…
Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control
SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — A massive wildfire on Monday was threatening hundreds of homes…
Top-seeded Zverev beats defending champ Popyrin to reach semifinals in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallied to defeat No. 18 Alexei Popyrin of Australia…
Canadian teenager Mboko reaches semifinals in Montreal and will face Rybakina
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko advanced to her first career WTA Tour semifinal…
Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering. Is it legal?
When Democratic lawmakers left Texas to try to prevent the Republican-led Legislature from redrawing the…
The Latest: Texas governor threatens lawmakers who left the state over Trump-backed redistricting
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers have left Texas in an attempt to block the adoption of…
Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical storm formed in the Pacific Ocean on Monday at the…
Canadian Armed Forces airdrop aid to Palestinians in Gaza
OTTAWA — Canadian aircraft carried out an airdrop Monday of nearly 10,000 kilograms of aid…
Three facing smuggling-related charges after 44 migrants intercepted in Quebec: CBSA
MONTREAL — The Canada Border Services Agency says it has arrested and charged three alleged…
Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ agreements
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Federal and state officials in Florida must produce agreements showing which…