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Chinese student known for pro-Tibet activism overseas is detained while visiting China
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Chinese student who became a vocal advocate for Tibet while living…
Canadiens defenceman Reinbacher out four weeks with broken hand
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman David Reinbacher will be out for four weeks with a…
Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says
LONDON (AP) — Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help…
Five things to know about Canada Post’s future after Ottawa announces reforms
Mail service is halted at Canada Post after unionized workers announced Thursday they are on…
A British court throws out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap
LONDON (AP) — A London court on Friday threw out a terror-related charge against a…
AL East race between Yankees and Blue Jays comes down to final weekend of season
NEW YORK (AP) — All even atop the AL East with three games to go.…
Canada’s Fernandez rolls to 6-2, 6-0 victory over Sakkari at China Open
BEIJING — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez rolled to a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Maria Sakkari of…
UK says it will introduce digital ID cards, reviving a contentious idea
LONDON (AP) — British citizens and permanent residents will have to produce a mandatory digital…
AL East race between Yankees and Blue Jays comes down to final weekend of season
NEW YORK (AP) — All even atop the AL East with three games to go.…
PWHL foundational player Erica Howe sees hockey parallels with her cancer journey
Erica Howe paid it forward in hockey. She wants to do the same in her…
Eurovision to decide whether Israel can take part in 2026 contest as calls mount for its exclusion
GENEVA (AP) — Eurovision Song Contest organizers said Friday that member broadcasters will vote in…
In the news today: Postal workers on strike, Carney in U.K., Chinese EV tariff review
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Olmert slams Netanyahu for framing Carney as enemy of Israel
OTTAWA — Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert says Canadians should oppose Israel’s government —…
Messi leads Inter Miami against Toronto
Inter Miami CF (16-6-7, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto FC (5-13-12, 11th in…
Tigers and Guardians tied atop AL Central with 3 games left
CLEVELAND (AP) — Detroit manager A.J. Hinch knows the Tigers’ 4-2 win over Cleveland Thursday…
Dodgers clinch 12th NL West title in 13 years with 8-0 win over Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani matched his career high with his 54th home run, Freddie…
Varsho has the Blue Jays’ biggest hit of the year as Toronto trims magic number to 3
TORONTO — Daulton Varsho was just trying to make contact — “short and sweet to…
Miller makes 40 saves for the shutout as Greyhounds blank Petes 3-0
PETERBOROUGH — Landon Miller made 40 saves for the shutout as the Sault Ste. Marie…
Laughton’s four-point night helps Leafs to 7-2 win over Habs in NHL pre-season action
MONTREAL — Scott Laughton scored twice and added two assists to lead the Toronto Maple…
Varsho’s grand slam helps Jays to 6-1 win over Red Sox; Toronto’s magic number is 3
TORONTO — Daulton Varsho’s grand slam in the sixth inning lifted the Blue Jays over…
No simulcast deal this time around for Jays’ game against Rays on Friday night
TORONTO — Baseball fans in Canada should not expect a repeat of a deal that…
Yankees beat White Sox 5-3 behind Stanton and Rodón to stay tied with Toronto for AL East lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton grounded a go-ahead, three-run double and the New York…
Varsho hits fifth career grand slam, Blue Jays beat Red Sox 6-1 to maintain share of AL East lead
TORONTO (AP) — Daulton Varsho hit his fifth career grand slam, George Springer added a…
Canada Post union launches strike as Ottawa moves to end most door-to-door mail
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is declaring a countrywide strike, hours after…