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Extremist rebels capture remote but key town in central Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The extremist rebels of al-Shabab seized control of the central Somali…
Thailand and Cambodia agree to a ceasefire in their deadly border clashes
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia agreed Monday to an unconditional ceasefire during a…
Motion in Nanaimo, B.C., to ask for closure of safe injection site deferred
City council in Nanaimo, B.C., has voted to defer a motion on asking the local…
In the news today: Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Lawyer calls on Canada to speed up visa approvals as situation worsens in Gaza
ST. JOHN’S — A Toronto immigration lawyer says family members of Canadians are dying in…
Two Israeli rights groups say their country is committing genocide in Gaza
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Two prominent Israeli rights groups on Monday said their country…
MAGA singer’s rights violated in Canada, say free speech experts, religious group
MONTREAL — Sean Feucht, a Christian singer and rising star in the MAGA movement, has…
‘I felt like the old Genie’: Bouchard extends career with first-round win at NBO
MONTREAL — Eugenie Bouchard’s retirement will have to wait. The former world No. 5 —…
Suspect in Michigan Walmart stabbings is charged with a rarely used state terrorism count
DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan prosecutor filed a terrorism charge Monday against a man accused…
In the news today: 10 candidates in Alberta byelection to debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire holds despite reports of skirmishes
SURIN, Thailand (AP) — A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia appeared shaky but remained in…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
8.8-magnitude earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan, sets off warnings for Alaska and Hawaii…
What to know about the shooting at a New York City office tower that killed 4
NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman killed a New York City police officer and three…
‘Pierre’s riding to lose’: Candidates in Alberta byelection get together for debate
CAMROSE — Pierre Poilievre was greeted with cheers and applause by the hundreds of Albertans…
Gunman who killed 4 in NYC building blamed NFL for mental health issues and was targeting its office
NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman who killed four people inside a Manhattan office tower…
A year after anti-immigrant riots in Britain, many worry it could happen again
LONDON (AP) — The killing of three girls at a summer dance class in England…
The Latest: Trump’s EPA moves to repeal finding that underpins US climate regulation
President Donald Trump’s administration proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central…
Luck needed to buy Canada’s World Cup game tickets, but odds improve the more you pay
Canada Soccer’s revamped fan membership program relaunched Tuesday, opening the door to its ticket allotment…
Five Alabama jail medical staff indicted in death of mentally ill inmate
Five medical employees at an Alabama jail have been indicted in connection with the death…
Virginia judge bars Youngkin’s university board appointments rejected by Senate Democrats
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge ordered that eight public university board members tapped by…
Ash falls on Lytton, B.C., as ‘very scary’ fire triggers evacuation alerts
Authorities say ash has fallen on the community of Lytton, B.C., as crews battle what…
The Taliban are sending Afghan workers to Qatar to ease unemployment in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban are exporting Afghan workers to fill jobs in the Gulf…
‘Don’t see it coming:’ minister pushes for preparedness after B.C. tsunami scare
British Columbia had the luxury of time as emergency officials watched a potential tsunami roll…
A derecho with at least one 99 mph gust swept the Upper Plains and Midwest, the weather service says
Strong storms that brought hurricane-force winds to an area stretching from the Upper Plains to…