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Shark kills beachgoer near Sydney
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — A shark fatally mauled a man in his 50s at a…
Washington faces Indiana on home losing streak
Indiana Fever (22-20, 12-8 Eastern Conference) at Washington Mystics (16-26, 8-10 Eastern Conference) Baltimore; Sunday,…
Canadian team drops to ninth at world black bass competition
The bite slowed down for Canadians Dave Chong and Ben Stokdijk. Chong, of Aurora, Ont.,…
Two DC teens arrested in congressional intern’s fatal shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two teenagers were arrested Friday on murder charges in the killing of…
Neurosurgeon says there are ‘rays of hope’ for girl critically hurt in Minneapolis church shooting
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — There are “rays of hope” for a 12-year-old girl critically injured in…
Carney pledges $370M in incentives for canola sector
Ottawa has announced $370 million in new support for Canadian canola producers facing massive tariffs…
Canada’s game? Survey says yes, NHL outpaces all other pro leagues
More than three-quarters of Canadians consider themselves sports fans, and the NHL remains the most…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in August. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for August, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in August. Here are the…
Duchess of Kent, known for devotion to music and consoling Wimbledon losers, dies at 92
LONDON (AP) — The Duchess of Kent, who famously broke royal protocol to hug a…
Australian friends claim world record for longest beach touch rugby game
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A band of leg-sore Australian friends are claiming a new world…
Wallabies seek Rugby Championship redemption after last year’s record loss in Argentina
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — An embarrassing loss a year ago in Santa Fe inspired a…
Prime Minister Mark Carney honours John Candy, takes swipe at Trump to open TIFF’s 50th edition
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney opened the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film…
Caitlin Clark to miss the rest of the Fever’s season because of a right groin injury
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark will miss the rest of the Indiana Fever’s season because…
Canadians Chong, Stokdijk top team event at world black bass championship
It was a very solid start to the 2025 world black bass tournament for Canadians…
Kiefer Sutherland hopes Canada and U.S. can go back to being friends
MONTREAL — Actor Kiefer Sutherland says the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S.…
American Eagle counts new customers after Sydney Sweeney ad frenzy and shares soar
Shares of American Eagle Outfitters spiked 34% Thursday after the teen clothing retailer said the…
Scoring change moves Atletico Ottawa forward Sam Salter into CPL record book
OTTAWA — A scoring change has moved Atletico Ottawa striker Sam Salter into the Canadian…
What could drought-stricken forests mean for Canada’s fall foliage?
Drought-stricken parts of Canada could be in for some underwhelming fall foliage if stressed trees…
Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s parliamentary secretary will go to China to join Saskatchewan’s efforts to…
Ontario’s top doctor says province needs to modernize vaccine registry, calls for national schedule
TORONTO — Ontario’s top doctor is calling for a national immunization schedule and registry to…
Tyson Beukeboom to become Canada’s most-capped rugby player at World Cup
Canadian lock Tyson Beukeboom will become Canada’s most-capped rugby player Saturday when she earns cap…
Australia’s ambassador exits Iran as Tehran lowers diplomatic links over alleged attacks
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Thursday it has “downgraded” its relations with Australia in…
Australia’s highest court denies decorated Afghanistan veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s final appeal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court on Thursday removed the last chance for highly…