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Pope acknowledges criticism and health issues but says in his new memoir he has no plans to retire
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis says he has no plans to resign and isn’t…
Palestinian leader appoints longtime adviser as prime minister in the face of calls for reform
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser…
In the news today: Suspect in Ottawa killings being held in protective custody
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
International students face growing mental distress in Canada, advocates warn
OTTAWA – When Gobindbir Singh describes the stress international students are under, he remembers a…
Doctors urge myth-busting, education to counter misinformation as measles cases rise
A troubling rise in measles cases has a Toronto doctor remembering a little girl who…
Australia resumes funding for UNRWA and pledges more Gaza aid
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia will restore funding to the United Nations relief agency for Palestinians,…
Proposed US resolution would back global efforts for an immediate and sustained cease-fire in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States circulated the final draft of a United Nations…
Takeaways into AP investigation into Russian system to force its passports on occupied Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian has successfully imposed its passports on nearly the entire population…
The Latest | Egypt appeals for more aid deliveries by land to Gaza as Israel warns of Rafah push
Egypt’s top diplomat on Thursday made an emotional appeal for an urgent increase in humanitarian…
Republic of Congo reports its first mpox virus cases, in several regions
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — The Republic of Congo has recorded its first cases…
James Crumbley, who bought gun used by son to kill 4 students, guilty of manslaughter in Michigan
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — The father of a Michigan school shooter was found guilty of…
San Francisco protesters who blocked bridge to demand cease-fire will avoid criminal proceedings
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Seventy-eight protesters were ordered to do five hours of community service…
Theater Review: Without Gosling or geese, Broadway’s ‘The Notebook’ goes for the guts, without guile
NEW YORK (AP) — The romantic tearjerker “The Notebook” lands on Broadway in awkward musical…
B.C. law to recover health costs from companies behind harmful products: AG Sharma
VICTORIA – British Columbia introduced proposed legislation Thursday that would allow it to sue for…
B.C.’s seniors advocate blames long-term care waits on lack of home support
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s seniors advocate says the increasing unmet demand for home support services…
UN envoy warns Gaza war and Red Sea attacks by Houthi rebels risk propelling Yemen back into war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The longer the war in Gaza goes on and Yemen’s Houthi…
Kansas is close to banning gender-affirming care for minors as GOP leaders seek the last vote
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas are close to banning gender-affirming care for…
How the death of a nonbinary Oklahoma teenager has renewed scrutiny on anti-trans policies
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The death of a 16-year-old nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma…
Kenyan doctors strike nationwide. Patients left unattended or turned away at public hospitals
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Doctors at Kenya’s public hospitals began a nationwide strike Thursday, accusing…
Tribunal rejects Montreal port employers’ bid to rule dockworkers as essential
MONTREAL – A federal tribunal on Thursday reiterated its stance that Montreal port employers cannotrequire…
Suspect charged in mass killing of Sri Lankan family in protective custody: lawyer
OTTAWA – The 19-year-old charged with killing six people in an Ottawa suburb last week…
What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?
When Olivia Munn revealed this week that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and had…
Ex-Trump White House official convicted of contempt must report to prison, appeals court finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court denied Trump White House official Peter Navarro ‘s bid…
In a first, Vice President Harris visits Minnesota abortion clinic to blast ‘immoral’ restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Planned Parenthood clinic on…