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What to know about the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash into a Dhaka school
At least 19 people have been killed after a Bangladesh Air Force jet crashed into…
The history of Native American sports name changes, from the Obama era to Trump’s latest comments
President Donald Trump’s social media posts calling for the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League…
Buenos Aires to host MotoGP races again after nearly 30 years and hopes to bring F1 back as well
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After nearly three decades, MotoGP will return to Argentina’s capital…
Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, bringing…
Jasper marks one year since thousands fled wildfire on one road out in dark of night
JASPER, ALTA. — One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee…
Russian attacks in Ukraine kill a child and wound 24 before planned direct peace talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces struck three Ukrainian cities in overnight attacks, killing a…
27 inmates are still at large following an Israeli airstrike during the 12-day war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Tuesday 27 inmates were still at large after an…
Disney version of ‘Washington Black’ roots tale in Nova Scotia, expands world of side characters
TORONTO — Esi Edugyan says Disney Plus’s take on her acclaimed historical novel “Washington Black”…
The Weeknd and Shakira will headline Global Citizen Festival supporting energy access and the Amazon
NEW YORK (AP) — The Weeknd and Shakira — two of the world’s biggest touring…
The Latest: Trump hosting Philippines leader to talk tariffs and China
President Donald Trump hosts Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday at the White House,…
Protest against Gaza war prevents Israeli visitors from touring Greek island
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists left the Greek island of…
Prominent Chicago defense lawyer Thomas Durkin, a zealous advocate for clients, has died at 78
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thomas Anthony Durkin, a nationally prominent criminal defense attorney who for five…
A Syrian American man is among members of the Druze community killed in sectarian clashes in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian-American man of the Druze religious minority was killed in southern…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ July 18 The Washington…
The Latest: Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances
President Donald Trump on Tuesday deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey…
AFP journalists sound alarm about dire conditions faced by hungry colleagues in Gaza
A group of journalists at the Agence France-Presse news agency is sounding the alarm about…
Military Police Complaints Commission investigating botched shooter drill on CAF base
OTTAWA — The Military Police Complaints Commission will hold public hearings to investigate what happened…
The Latest: Family members of victims deliver impact statements ahead of Kohberger’s sentencing
A judge is expected to order Bryan Kohberger to serve four life sentences without parole…
Three workers trapped in B.C.’s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says
VANCOUVER — Three workers trapped underground in a refuge area at the Red Chris mine…
Close call between a B-52 bomber and a commercial jet over North Dakota puts focus on small airports
The evasive action an airline pilot took to avoid a B-52 bomber in the skies…
Matt Johnson’s ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ to open TIFF’s Midnight Madness
TORONTO — Matt Johnson’s time-warping bromantic misadventure and a crime thriller starring Bob Odenkirk are…
‘Best place to make movies’: Toronto presents Guillermo del Toro with key to the city
TORONTO — Toronto has handed Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro the key to the city…
New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip
DEPTFORD, N.J. (AP) — Marco Rocco fidgeted with his helmet and dug in at the…
The Latest: Interest rates are central to Trump’s continuing feud with Fed chair Powell
President Donald Trump visited the Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington on Thursday, where he publicly…