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Israel criticized for dropping grenades near UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli drones dropped four grenades close to U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon…
India to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods to boost local demand following steep US tariffs
NEW DELHI (AP) — India will cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods ranging from…
Atlanta goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert enjoying first taste of life in camp with Canada
Holding American, Canadian and Jamaican passports, Atlanta United goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert has options when it…
John Force’s charisma and demeanor remain undaunted despite long, tough recovery from horrific crash
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Force’s flamboyant personality still shines brightly. The memories of a horrific…
Conservative news network Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News
NEW YORK (AP) — The conservative news network Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox…
Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year
August saw the death of Stella Rimington, the first female head of Britain’s MI5 intelligence…
The Latest: New Polish president endorsed by Trump visits White House
Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki, arrived at the White House on Wednesday, looking to strengthen…
‘What does it stand for?’ TIFF at 50 is a cultural giant under heightened scrutiny
TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival launched in 1976, Hollywood barely noticed. Fifty…
Books on social movements shortlisted for Cundill History Prize
This year’s Cundill History Prize short list comprises mainly books about social movements, which jurors…
Andy Richter, Hilaria Baldwin, Corey Feldman and Jordan Chiles join ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast
NEW YORK (AP) — Corey Feldman, Hilaria Baldwin, Danielle Fishel and Jordan Chiles are among…
A Nigerian group attempts a 431-hour reading marathon to set a Guinness World Record
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — It’s a bookworm’s idea of heaven: 18 days of non-stop reading.…
Trump can’t use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, court rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Donald Trump cannot…
Margaret Atwood takes aim at Alberta’s school library books ban with satirical story
EDMONTON — Margaret Atwood is taking aim at Alberta’s controversial ban on school library books…
In the shattering ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab,’ the story of a 6-year-old killed in Gaza
VENICE, Italy (AP) — In January 2024, a 6-year-old girl trapped inside a bullet-riddled car…
Register, cross your fingers and hope: A guide to buying 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets
How to purchase tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, the U.S.…
Canada will thank U.S. President Donald Trump in 20 years, former Quebec premier says
QUÉBEC — Jean Charest says Canada will eventually thank U.S. President Donald Trump for providing…
China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
BEIJING (AP) — China showcased its military might in a parade Wednesday marking the 80th…
Study: There is less room to store carbon dioxide, driver of climate change, than previously thought
The world has far fewer places to securely store carbon dioxide deep underground than previously…
Thomas Schumacher, who led Disney Theatrical Group to historic success, is leaving the company
NEW YORK (AP) — Thomas Schumacher, who led Disney Theatrical Group for decades and helped…
Colton Herta’s next big move: From IndyCar to Cadillac’s Formula 1 team
Colton Herta on Wednesday was named the test driver for the new Cadillac Formula 1…
Notorious online soccer piracy network Streameast shut down, antipiracy group says
Notorious online soccer piracy network Streameast has been shut down after more than 1.6 billion…
Putin meets North Korea’s Kim in Beijing
BEIJING (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met…
FIFA hits Argentina and Albania with 6-figure fines after fan racism at World Cup qualifiers
GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has fined six national federations, including defending champion Argentina, for racist…
Donnarumma says he’ll work on passing the ball out from the back after move to Man City
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma said he will try to improve his ability…