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Israel received coffin of missing hostage handed over to Red Cross, prime minister’s office says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel received the remains of another hostage from Gaza…
From Spice Girl to fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham grabs the chance to tell her own tale
NEW YORK (AP) — Now here’s something you might not quite believe about Victoria Beckham,…
Take a ‘stormcation’ in the dramatic Faroe Islands, where James Bond died
KALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands (AP) — The tiny Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic could…
University of B.C. launches mushroom-powered toilet, turning waste into fertilizer
VANCOUVER — A “beautiful experience” isn’t a term often used for a trip to an…
Dan Aykroyd says estates of late stars should be compensated for AI-generated videos
TORONTO — Dan Aykroyd says he’s not opposed to an AI-generated alter ego extending his…
Canada’s Stellato-Dudek, Deschamps, second after pairs short program in France
Canada’s Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps were second after the pairs short program at the…
Toronto FC players look to impress while Orlando hopes to shore up playoff position
TORONTO — It’s Decision Day for Major League Soccer, which for Toronto FC means one…
American Tim Mayer ends uphill bid for president of FIA, says ballot rules are unfair
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Formula 1 race steward Tim Mayer on Friday ended his…
Spirit’s Trinity Rodman has MCL sprain, no timetable for her return
Washington Spirit and U.S. national team forward Trinity Rodman has a Grade 1 MCL sprain…
FBI says a Louisiana resident assisted Hamas and lied on his US visa application
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The FBI has accused a Louisiana resident of participating in the…
After years of socialist rule, Bolivia’s presidential runoff tests how far and fast it veers right
EL ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — After nearly two decades of one-party rule, three years of…
Scherzer’s confrontation with Schneider in ALCS Game 4 nothing new for Hall of Famer
Max Scherzer was pacing around the mound when he spotted Toronto Blue Jays manager John…
Toronto to develop wastewater surveillance program for FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — Toronto Public Health is developing a wastewater surveillance program to detect any potential…
World Cup construction means statue of giant hawk at BMO Field needs new winter home
TORONTO — It’s not flying south for the winter, but the big hawk at BMO…
Daily struggles persist in Gaza even as ceasefire offers some respite
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Bassil Naggar can finally sleep without getting jolted awake…
US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
With trade threats from President Donald Trump, the U.S. derailed the world’s first global carbon…
How Trump’s approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — More U.S. adults support President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict in…
Bank of Canada will be ‘humble’ as it returns to economic forecasts: Macklem
Governor Tiff Macklem says the Bank of Canada will have to be “humble” in its…
BMO Field a work in progress as the curtain falls on Toronto FC’s MLS season
TORONTO — The curtain falls on the Toronto FC season Saturday. And when fans return…
Nakai edges Sakamoto and Levito at figure skating Grand Prix de France
ANGERS, France (AP) — The figure skating Grand Prix season started with a surprise when…
Milan confirms Pulisic hamstring injury on US duty
MILAN (AP) — Christian Pulisic was confirmed by AC Milan on Friday to have injured…
South Africa thumps Sri Lanka in rain-affected Women’s Cricket World Cup match
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — South Africa moved closer to the Women’s Cricket World Cup…
India’s new envoy pitches full trade deal with Canada, but urges business to act now
OTTAWA — India’s new envoy to Canada says Ottawa should pivot away from pursuing a…
Gaza awaits the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, its link to the outside world
CAIRO (AP) — Palestinians and aid workers are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah…