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Greek protesters rally against an Israeli cruise ship as EU unions express anger over Gaza
PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Riot police at Greece’s largest port cordoned off an area around…
South Carolina celebrates another interstate expansion after influx of money to crumbling system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of South Carolina ‘s roads agency has been to…
LA Olympics to sell naming rights to some venues in game-changing deal for 2028
Organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics will sell naming rights for a handful of its…
A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
It is a well-versed group of athletic directors, former coaches and players along with a…
100 homes, structures may have been lost to Newfoundland’s largest wildfire: premier
ST. JOHN’S — Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have…
US and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile…
‘One battle after another’ for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor
Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves’ family has been farming in the area since…
Every major update from Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. The superstar isn’t…
Grave by grave, a new project in divided Cyprus tries to mend mistrust
TOCHNI, Cyprus (AP) — On opposite sides of ethnically divided Cyprus, even the resting places…
Vancouver FC upsets Atletico Ottawa with 3-1 win in Canadian Championship semifinals
HAMILTON — Hugo Mbongoe’s goal in the 69th minute stood up as the game winner…
Cubs’ aggressive approach pays off in 4-1 victory over Blue Jays
TORONTO — The Chicago Cubs had a clear game plan against Blue Jays starter Kevin…
Horton shines, Cubs hit two solo homers in 4-1 victory over Blue Jays
TORONTO — Michael Busch and Matt Shaw hit solo homers and Chicago starter Cade Horton…
The Latest: Trump warns of ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin continues Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian…
NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for $6.1 billion
BOSTON (AP) — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics…
TIFF backtracks after pulling Oct. 7 documentary, denies censorship
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival has changed course after pulling a documentary about…
‘This is our livelihood’: Farmers brace for hit from new China canola tariff
Farmer Bill Prybylski says China’s planned tariff on canola seed wasn’t factored into his business…
Priscilla Presley’s ex-business partners sue her for more than $50 million, alleging fraud
Priscilla Presley’s former business partners have filed a lawsuit seeking more than $50 million in…
Newfoundlanders busking and cooking to help in fight against roaring wildfires
ST. JOHN’S — Evacuees who fled a roaring wildfire near Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest city…
Wildfires kill at least 3 and displace thousands across southern Europe
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday with a round-the-clock battle…
Jury finds Texas couple guilty of concealing and harboring bakery workers in the US illegally
Two South Texas bakery owners are guilty of concealing and harboring employees in the U.S.…
NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion
BOSTON (AP) — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics…
Trump and Putin will meet at an Alaska military base long used to counter Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an ironic twist, President Donald Trump is set to discuss the…
The Latest: Trump warns of ‘very severe consequences’ if Putin continues Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian…
Twins owners opt to halt the sale and keep the club in the family, adding new investors instead
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad…