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Delays to Mike Waltz’s UN bid make it all but impossible he’s in the role for a major world meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Mike Waltz almost certainly will not make his debut as President…
The Latest: Israeli military presses on with its new ground offensive on Gaza City
Israeli forces pressed on with a new ground offensive in Gaza City on Wednesday as…
Israeli troops press forward into Gaza City as more Palestinians flee and death toll passes 65,000
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops and tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday as…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign defense agreement to treat an attack on one as attack on both
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a defense pact pledging that…
Canada-Venezuela friendly in November may have to shift from Fort Lauderdale
Canada Soccer is waiting on answers after a cancellation notice was sent to ticket-holders for…
Bad Bunny leads the 2025 Latin Grammy nominations, dethroning Édgar Barrera’s 2-year run
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s Bad Bunny’s world once again. The Puerto Rican superstar leads…
‘Rogers v. Rogers’ shortlisted for National Business Book Award
TORONTO — Alexandra Posadzki’s behind-the-scenes look at the power struggle at Rogers Communications Inc. is…
The Latest: Trump enjoys UK royal pageantry as critics warn of a ‘dangerous moment’ in US
As President Donald Trump enjoys a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom aimed at…
Edmonton Oilers GM Bowman still waiting on McDavid as camp opens; won’t pursue Hart
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is taking Connor McDavid at face value.…
With the Sundance Film Festival and filmmaker labs, Robert Redford brought change to cinema
Robert Redford was disillusioned with the Hollywood mainstream. The Sundance Kid, who died Tuesday at…
Canada to face Poland in elimination round after loss to Turkey at volleyball worlds
QUEZON CITY — Canada was dealt its first defeat at the world men’s volleyball championship…
How faith-based support is helping Scouting America stabilize
NEW YORK (AP) — For the Boy Scouts of America — recently renamed Scouting America…
Connect Four, lightsabers, Furbies … and snow: Which playthings belong in the Toy Hall of Fame?
Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the…
Portugal’s Isaac Nader is the out-of-nowhere winner of men’s 1,500 meters at world championships
TOKYO (AP) — Even avid track fans might have checked their programs when that blur…
UNHCR official warns that the 1951 refugee convention is increasingly under threat
The U.N. refugee agency said Wednesday that governments around the world, especially that of the…
Yves Jarvis wins Polaris Music Prize for ‘All Cylinders,’ Mustafa also nabs a prize
TORONTO — Yves Jarvis has won the Polaris Music Prize for his album “All Cylinders.”…
Dalilah Muhammad, former 400 hurdles record holder and Olympic champion, saying farewell in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Dalilah Muhammad is about to run her last race. For the two-time…
England’s maul: The greatest weapon in women’s rugby
LONDON (AP) — John Mitchell was up for the game. The undefeated coach of steamrolling…
De Grasse, Brown, Blake sprint into men’s 200-metre semifinals in Tokyo
TOKYO — Canadian sprinters Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown and Jerome Blake qualified for the…
Injured Yamal to miss Barcelona’s Champions League opener
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal will not play in Barcelona’s Champions League opener at…
Top police official testifies on criminal syndicate infiltration in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A top police official who claimed that South Africa’s police and justice…
A look at how the Rugby World Cup semifinals could affect the women’s world rankings
The semifinals at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Bristol, England — No. 2 Canada…
Cadillac F1 team announces multi-year partnership with Jim Beam
The new Cadillac F1 team on Wednesday announced a multi-year partnership with Jim Beam that…
Takeaways from AP’s report about the importance of faith-based support for Scouting America
NEW YORK (AP) — For the Boy Scouts of America — recently renamed Scouting America…