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Israeli military says it killed a senior Hamas leader in a Gaza strike earlier this year
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military said Thursday that it killed a senior Hamas leader in an airstrike in the Gaza Strip around three months ago. It said that a strike on an underground compound in ...
Oct 03, 2024
'It will take time': Wab Kinew reflects on first year as Manitoba premier
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew continues to enjoy a honeymoon with voters one year after his NDP government was elected, but there are challenges ahead in fulfilling promises to improve health ...
Oct 03, 2024
Taiwan hospital fire leaves at least 9 dead as typhoon batters island's south
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - A fire at a hospital in southern Taiwan killed at least nine people Thursday as the island was being battered by a typhoon. The fire occurred in Pingtung county, which has been h...
Oct 03, 2024
In the news today: PM attends Francophonie summit, foreign interference probe resumes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trudeau headed to Francophonie summit in France Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to France today to att...
Oct 03, 2024
Foreign interference inquiry to hear from RCMP commissioner today
OTTAWA - RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme is slated to appear today at a federal inquiry into foreign interference. It marks the second round of testimony at the inquiry for Duheme, who will be accompani...
Oct 03, 2024
B.C. NDP to unveil election platform, Conservatives promise to end insurance monopoly
SURREY, B.C. - B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is set to roll out the party's complete election platform as Conservative Leader John Rustad says his government would end the provincial insurance corporation...
Oct 03, 2024
Lebanon war expected to cast shadow over Francophonie summit
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to France today to attend the Francophonie summit, where the shadow of a wider war in the Middle East will likely loom large over the meeting of French...
Oct 03, 2024
Closing arguments expected in ex-Hedley singer Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial
HAILEYBURY, Ont. - A northeastern Ontario jury is expected to hear closing arguments today in Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial. Both Hoggard and his accuser took the stand in the...
Oct 03, 2024
Typhoon Krathon makes landfall on Taiwan, packing fierce winds and torrential rain
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) - Typhoon Krathon made landfall on Siaogang District in the major port city of Kaohsiung, according to Taiwan's weather authorities. Kaohsiung earlier urged its residents to tak...
Oct 02, 2024
Surging Seattle Sounders blank Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 in Cascadia clash
VANCOUVER - Albert Rusnak had a goal and two assists for the Seattle Sounders posted a dominant 3-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday. Jordan Morris contributed a pair of helpers and G...
Oct 02, 2024