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Senate under pressure to deal with Carney's major projects bill quickly
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's controversial major projects bill could be in for a speedy trip through the Senate this week. Bill C-5 will be introduced at first reading in the upper chamber to...
Jun 25, 2025
Carney, NATO allies to debate new defence spending target today
THE HAGUE - NATO leaders are expected to decide today whether to more than double the alliance's defence spending target. Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the leaders around the table at the annual...
Jun 25, 2025
Iran executes 3 more prisoners over allegedly spying for Israel, state media say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran executed three more prisoners Wednesday over allegedly spying for Israel, its state-run IRNA news agency reported, the latest hangings connected to its war with...
Jun 25, 2025
Explosive kills 7 Israeli soldiers in Gaza inside an armored vehicle, military says
JERUSALEM (AP) - Seven Israeli soldiers were killed Tuesday in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis when their armored vehicle was struck by an explosive, an Israeli military official said Wednesday....
Jun 24, 2025
Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes
NEW YORK (AP) - Zohran Mamdani declared victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset, as the young, progressive upstart ...
Jun 24, 2025
Canadian men down El Salvador in ill-tempered, chaotic game at CONCACAF Gold Cup
HOUSTON - Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 2-0 win over nine-man El Salvador in a chaotic, ill-tempered game Tuesday. Captain Jonathan David and Tajon Buchanan scor...
Jun 24, 2025
NYC’s mayoral primary will go to a ranked choice count after no Democrat gets majority of vote
NEW YORK (AP) - State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani held a tentative lead over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the rest of the crowded field in New York City's mayoral primary, but the race's outcome wil...
Jun 24, 2025
Springer's grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians 10-6
CLEVELAND (AP) - George Springer broke the game open with a grand slam in the eighth inning, Eric Lauer held Cleveland scoreless until the sixth, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Guardians 10-6 on T...
Jun 24, 2025
Alvin Bragg, Manhattan prosecutor who took on Trump, wins Democratic primary in bid for second term
NEW YORK (AP) - Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, the prosecutor who oversaw the historic hush-money case against President Donald Trump, won Tuesday's Democratic primary as he seeks reelection...
Jun 24, 2025
Immigration, pension: A look at survey questions put forward by Alberta Next panel
The Alberta Next panel, chaired by Premier Danielle Smith, is holding town halls this summer to get feedback on how the province should stand up to Ottawa while building a "strong and sovereign Albert...
Jun 24, 2025
