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Explainer: what Canada’s recognition of Palestine means, and what comes next
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Sunday that Canada now formally recognizes a Palestinian…
Guineans vote ‘yes’ in referendum that could allow leader of country’s junta to run for president
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Over 90% of Guineans voted ‘yes’ in a constitutional referendum that…
Rubio meets Syria’s leader in New York as the country’s isolation eases further
NEW YORK (AP) — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met Monday with U.S. Secretary of State…
Texas Rangers made significant playoff push, but now on 7-game slide with no realistic shot
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers made a significant push for a playoff spot…
The Latest: Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence
President Donald Trump has promoted unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without offering new…
Mexico boosts controls on cattle after new screwworm case found near US border in Nuevo Leon
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico activated emergency controls Monday after detecting a new case of…
Braves sign veteran Charlie Morton, a day after the right-handed pitcher was released by Tigers
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed veteran pitcher Charlie Morton to a major league…
France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN meeting to revive peace efforts
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on…
Tiger fatally mauls handler during big cat show in Oklahoma, sheriff says
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A large tiger fatally attacked an animal handler as horrified onlookers…
Federal judge lifts Trump administration’s halt of nearly complete offshore wind farm in New England
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that a nearly complete offshore wind project…
Five things to take away from Carney’s remarks on foreign policy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the Council on Foreign Relations think tank in…
Man accused of trying to assassinate Trump in Florida rests his case without testifying
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man on trial for trying to assassinate President Donald…
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…