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Australian lawmaker convicted of rape quits moments before vote to expel him from Parliament
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An Australian state lawmaker and convicted rapist, who is in…
Super Bowl champion Eagles’ tush push play helps secure 34-27 preseason win over Bengals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and most of the starting lineup that returned…
Quebec minister disappointed after race considered in reduced sentence for Black man
MONTREAL — A Quebec minister responsible for fighting racism is criticizing a ruling by a…
Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Colleges will be required to submit data to prove they do not…
New N.S. wildfire rules that ban activity in woods prompt confusion, frustration
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is getting a flood of feedback from people expressing…
Canada coach makes three changes for final tune-up game ahead of Rugby World Cup
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made three changes to his lineup for Saturday’s test match…
Lawyer condemns $1.3 million compensation for Australian woman wrongfully imprisoned for 20 years
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian state government’s decision to pay 2 million Australian dollars…
New Orleans city workers search landfill for mistakenly discarded court records
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans clerk of court staff stood ankle-deep in a massive…
Immigration lawyers say rising number of CSIS security screenings causing delays
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it’s dealing with a growing number of…
Low-income renters press governments for ways to cool apartments in heat waves
HALIFAX — Sandra Walsh was struggling to breathe in her apartment when temperatures across Nova…
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”…
Award-winning AP photographer Bob Daugherty captured history with speed and persistence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Robert A. Daugherty, whose four-decade career with The Associated Press captured…
Documentaries on sex work, whistlers, aeronauts join Toronto’s film festival lineup
TORONTO — Sex workers, champion whistlers and hot air balloon adventurers star in the documentaries…
City fines Montreal church for hosting MAGA-affiliated singer Sean Feucht
MONTRÉAL — The City of Montreal has fined a local church for hosting a concert…
Quick quotes: Reaction to Trump’s 35 per cent tariffs on Canada
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has followed through on his earlier threat to increase…
Wallabies win 22-12 to deny Lions a tour clean sweep in wild third test
SYDNEY (AP) — The Wallabies prevented a British and Irish Lions clean sweep of its…
Israeli minister prays at flashpoint holy site as officials say 33 aid-seekers killed in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A far-right Israeli minister visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s…
Buccaneers sign Teddy Bridgewater to 1-year deal to back up Baker Mayfield
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the NFL with the Tampa Bay…
Young goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario climbing the ranks with Toronto FC
TORONTO — Just 20, Adisa De Rosario has spent half his life in Toronto FC…
Wallabies hooker David Porecki retires from rugby
SYDNEY (AP) — Hooker David Porecki, who was a late injury withdrawal from Australia’s lineup…
The Latest: Texas governor threatens lawmakers who left the state over Trump-backed redistricting
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers have left Texas in an attempt to block the adoption of…
Bad blood. Lyles shoved by Bednarek after his win in 200 meters at US nationals
Noah Lyles landed the day’s biggest blow on the track, passing Kenny Bednarek for the…
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
Saturday’s Scoreboard CFL Saskatchewan 34 Montreal 6 Hamilton 28 Edmonton 24 — MLB American League…
Allen scores first NSL goal to help Tides net 1-1 tie with Roses
HALIFAX — Amanda Allen struck in the 73rd minute for the host Halifax Tides in…