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US military strike off the coast of Venezuela disrupts life in impoverished fishing communities
GÜIRIA, Venezuela (AP) — On Venezuela’s Paria Peninsula, an idyllic stretch of Caribbean coast, it…
Pakistan says its nuclear program can be made available to Saudi Arabia under defense pact
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan’s defense minister says his nation’s nuclear program “will…
Carmakers facing billions in credit purchases under EV mandate if sales don’t improve
OTTAWA — Canadian automakers are warning they could be on the hook for billions of…
Matt Petgrave, whose skate fatally cut Adam Johnson’s neck, signs in the ECHL
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Petgrave, the player whose skate fatally cut Adam Johnson’s neck in…
Matt Petgrave, whose skate fatally cut Adam Johnson’s neck, signs in the ECHL
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Petgrave, the player whose skate fatally cut Adam Johnson’s neck in…
Training for docs coming as women wait years in pain for endometriosis diagnoses
TORONTO — Katie Luciani spent years being told that her weeklong debilitating pain every month…
McLaren heads into Azerbaijan GP on verge of F1 constructors’ title
The Formula 1 title race is heating up and McLaren’s golden rule — “Let ’em…
Canadian world race walk champion Evan Dunfee out of men’s 20k event with injury
TOKYO — Evan Dunfee’s hopes of adding another gold medal at the world athletics championships…
McLaren heads into Azerbaijan Grand Prix on verge of F1 constructors’ title
The Formula 1 title race is heating up, and McLaren’s golden rule — “Let ’em…
Maresca says his fisherman father has tougher workday than Chelsea castoffs Sterling and Disasi
LONDON (AP) — Enzo Maresca’s dad would take Raheem Sterling’s training hours any day of…
Canadian men expect physical challenge from Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup rugby test
Canada is expecting a hard-nosed challenge from Tonga on Saturday when the two meet to…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats host Edmonton Elks in annual Hall of Fame game
HAMILTON — With the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still processing the death of general manager Ted Goveia,…
In the news today: Alberta to use notwithstanding power in trans laws
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip clinical trial in Canada raises ethical questions
TORONTO — Some doctors and bioethicists are raising concerns about a Toronto hospital’s partnership with…
Britain’s outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threats
ISTANBUL (AP) — The outgoing head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency on Friday gave a…
After injury woes, Dach looks to seize opportunity on Canadiens’ second line
BROSSARD — Kirby Dach knows injuries have made the past two years a nightmare on…
Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre happy to share his life lessons
TORONTO — Georges St-Pierre, who used to hurt people for a living in the UFC,…
Legendary skip Gushue, set to retire at season’s end, weighs in on Rock League pitch
Don’t expect legendary Canadian skip Brad Gushue to cap his farewell season in the fledgling…
Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this win Ig Nobel prize
BOSTON (AP) — A team of researchers from Japan wondered if painting cows with zebralike…
Royals start 3-game series at home against the Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays (89-64, first in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (76-77, third…
National Defence using U.S. cloud services for ‘mission critical’ applications
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show Ottawa has spent almost $1.3 billion on cloud services…
Robert Lantos’ ‘Rise of the Raven’ showcases opulence and geopolitical tensions
TORONTO — Robert Lantos says his mission in producing a drama set in 15th century…
Ukraine aims to expand its weapons industry to deter Russia and help allies
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — With little chance of NATO membership for Ukraine, the country’s Western…
Trump wraps up UK state visit with gratitude for his hosts while largely sidestepping tough issues
AYLESBURY, England (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was “tremendously thankful” for…