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Hamilton presents NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander key to city at rally
HAMILTON — He’s an NBA superstar and champion, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has never forgotten his…
Iran International network says two journalists working in Canada targeted by regime
OTTAWA — As Canada and other countries accuse Tehran of spreading intimidation and violence abroad,…
Bauer, South Carolina’s former lieutenant governor, ends GOP primary challenge to Sen. Graham
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former South Carolina Lt. Gov. André Bauer is suspending his GOP primary…
PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Friday, August 8, 2025
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. Stamatina, 86, tries to extinguish…
Israeli airstrike kills Palestinian official and bodyguard in east Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on eastern Lebanon killed a number of people, including…
Pakistani forces kill 33 militants in overnight operation near Afghan border
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani security forces killed 33 militants who attempted to enter the…
Appeals court tosses judge’s contempt finding against Trump administration in prison deportations
WASHINGTON (AP) — A split appeals court panel tossed out a judge’s contempt finding against…
High heat threatens to reignite blaze in Aude region after France’s largest wildfire in decades
VILLEROUGE LA CREMADE, France (AP) — Firefighters who helped contain France’s largest wildfire in decades…
American company Lyten interested in purchasing Northvolt battery plant in Quebec
MONTREAL — Lyten, an American company, has announced it hopes to purchase the Northvolt battery…
Syria’s minorities demand decentralized state and a constitution that guarantees pluralism
HASSAKEH, Syria (AP) — Hundreds of representatives of Syria’s various ethnic and religious groups called…
Montreal mother charged in abandonment case to continue psychiatric evaluation
SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD — The 34-year-old Montreal mother charged with allegedly abandoning her daughter in a field…
Lens signs former France winger Florian Thauvin from Italian side Udinese
LENS, France (AP) — Lens signed former France winger Florian Thauvin from Italian side Udinese…
From Stephen King to New Jersey diners, History Press books cover local lore around the US
NEW YORK (AP) — With deep knowledge of Stephen King’s books and curiosity about their…
The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, D.C.
With President Donald Trump calling for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital city, the…
Canadian teen Mboko defeats Osaka to win National Bank Open title
MONTREAL — She’s a rising star, a fighter — and now, a champion. Victoria Mboko…
Angry fans attacked Sevilla’s facility after a loss in May. Police are now making arrests
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Four people have been arrested for their alleged roles in a…
Faith leaders rally to support immigrants facing deportation in Southern California
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Outside a Southern California immigration court, the Rev. Oona Casanova…
Congo reshuffles cabinet to bring onboard opposition members
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The Congolese government has reshuffled its cabinet which now includes opposition…
Titan disaster: federal Fisheries Department was part of previous OceanGate mission
HALIFAX — The federal Fisheries Department is shedding new light on its relationship with OceanGate,…
In the news today: Advance polls open in Alberta byelection
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Sister of Canadian military adviser fears looming deportation, Taliban reprisal
OTTAWA — The sister of a man who worked as an interpreter for the Canadian…
PM Carney to make military announcement, tour facility in Trenton today
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Trenton, Ont., today, where he is expected…
Ben Shelton rallies to beat Karen Khachanov in Toronto final
TORONTO (AP) — Ben Shelton won the National Bank Open on Thursday night for the…
Trust in Zelenskyy is diminished even after reversal of law that fueled anti-corruption protests
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly reversed course last month on a…