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The Latest: Israeli army orders evacuation of a Gaza City hospital as world leaders gather at the UN
Israeli forces showed no signs of relenting on their new ground offensive in Gaza City…
MLB owners approve sale of Tampa Bay Rays to group headed by Patrick Zalupski
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball owners voted unanimously Monday to approve the sale…
World, business leaders hope to keep momentum in fight against climate change despite US
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government is going in the other direction. Temperatures keep…
Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival
With Vice President JD Vance calling Charlie Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” and a Catholic…
As the world convulses in war and contentiousness, its leaders convene at the UN to figure it out
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — World leaders began convening Monday at one of the most volatile…
NASA introduces its newest astronauts: 10 chosen from more than 8,000 applicants
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA introduced its newest astronauts Monday, 10 scientists, engineers and…
Cardi B replaces The Weeknd at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off her sophomore album release and the announcement of her…
Putin says Russia is willing to abide by nuclear arms deal with the US for 1 year after it expires
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared his readiness to adhere to…
Advocates call for quotas, reform to boost number of women in Parliament
OTTAWA — Canada’s international ranking on gender parity in politics has plummeted over the past…
The oldest pipe organ in the Christian world sounds after 800 years of silence
JERUSALEM (AP) — After 800 years of silence, a pipe organ that researchers say is…
At least 11 children killed in el-Fasher drone strike, UN says
CAIRO (AP) — At least 11 children were killed in a drone strike four days…
Abby Dow’s crochet gifts win hearts at the Women’s Rugby World Cup
LONDON (AP) — Here’s the irony: Abby Dow is not a hugger. “I’m not,” says…
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at UN
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of deadly drone strikes on civilian…
Mary Jibb wins Canada’s first gold in para swim worlds debut
SINGAPORE — Mary Jibb has won Canada’s first gold of the world para swimming championships.…
Kara Lawson is named head coach of the US women’s basketball team for the 2028 LA Olympics
Kara Lawson helped the U.S. women’s basketball team win an Olympic gold medal as a…
Army identifies 4 soldiers killed in military helicopter crash in Washington state
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — The Army has released the names of four soldiers killed Wednesday…
On World Rhino Day, South Africa marks progress but still loses a rhino daily to poachers
DINOKENG GAME RESERVE, South Africa (AP) — The Dinokeng Game Reserve in South Africa has…
Canadian ski jumper Loutitt to undergo knee surgery, will miss 2026 Winter Games
CALGARY — Canadian ski jumper Alex Loutitt will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics after sustaining…
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede nominated for Women’s World Rugby Player of the Year
Canadian forward Sophie de Goede, who has been an impact player at the Women’s World…
Two-time Olympic luge medalist to miss 2026 Winter Games for breaking anti-doping rules
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Two-time Olympic luge medalist Madeleine Egle will miss the 2026 Winter…
Harry Styles runs Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours
BERLIN (AP) — English singer and songwriter Harry Styles ran the Berlin Marathon in under…
In the news today: Carney to meet other leaders at United Nations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
How Israel could retaliate against the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year’s gathering of world leaders at the…
George Takei to lead Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorship
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor-activist George Takei’s next project is on behalf of a longtime…