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Actor Gary Oldman ranks his ‘Slow Horses’ character Jackson Lamb among the top roles of his career
LONDON (AP) — Gary Oldman is back on screens as the caustic Jackson Lamb for…
Former Australian police officer pleads not guilty to killing his ex-boyfriend and the man’s partner
SYDNEY (AP) — A former police officer in Australia’s New South Wales state pleaded not…
Australian accused of Afghanistan war crime pleads not guilty but trial held until at least 2027
SYDNEY (AP) — The only Australian soldier to be charged with a war crime in…
John Epping off to strong start with pair of wins at PointsBet Invitational
CALGARY — John Epping picked up a pair of wins to start off his schedule…
Greyhounds rally from down 4-2 to beat Colts 5-4 in shootout in OHL action
BARRIE — Ryan Kaczynski scored the shootout winner to cap the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds’…
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Man kills 2 in car ramming and stabbing attack at English synagogue on Jewish holy…
Saguenéens hold off late rally from Eagles, win 3-2 in shootout in QMJHL action
CAPE BRETON — Émile Guité scored the shootout winner as the Chicoutimi Saguenéens held off…
Montreal Roses FC, Halifax Tides FC play to 2-2 draw in Northern Super League
HALIFAX — Kang Chae-rim scored the tying goal in the 73rd minute as the Montreal…
Eagles look to stay undefeated as they host the Broncos
Denver (2-2) at Philadelphia (4-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by…
The Latest: Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment
President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the…
Budget watchdog says home affordability is getting better — but not everywhere
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog is reporting significant progress in closing Canada’s housing affordability gap…
Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President…
Conservation group preparing to perform necropsies on dead sperm whales in P.E.I.
A conservation group is planning necropsies on three sperm whales that died after being stranded…
PointsBet Invitational altered to help Canada’s top teams prepare for Olympic trials
CALGARY — It’s all about Olympic trials for the Canada’s top curling teams now. November’s…
The US military has long been an engine of social change. Hegseth’s approach runs counter to that
WASHINGTON (AP) — Historically, the U.S. military has been an engine for cultural and social…
Marineland decries Ottawa decision to bar export of remaining beluga whales to China
TORONTO — Marineland says it is “profoundly” disappointed by the federal government’s decision to deny…
Fact File: Trump Truth Social post on ‘un-American’ Blue Jays is a fake
The Toronto Blue Jays clinched their first American League East Division title since 2015 with…
Start to the NHL season is crucial for players on the Olympic bubble
During the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year, Hockey Canada officials figured maybe three-quarters of…
Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The…
Trump administration imposes sanctions on some Iranian people and firms after UN decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration sanctions announced Wednesday target dozens of companies and individuals involved…
NFL sees a surge in blocked kicks, impacting games significantly
Kickers and punters have never been more dangerous in the NFL, with long field goals…
Handling of sex crime allegations at N.S. youth detention centre under scrutiny
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is denying allegations that staff at a youth detention…
Pelicans’ trip to Australia for preseason games is a first for the NBA
Australia has seen plenty of its players in the NBA over the years: Patty Mills,…
Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nicole Kidman has filed for divorce from Keith Urban after 19…