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Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its campaign
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The Gaza Strip is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't lift its blockade and stop its military campaign, food security experts said Monday. Outright famine is the mostl...
May 12, 2025
Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity with imprisoned journalists
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Leo XIV on Monday expressed solidarity with imprisoned journalists and affirmed the "precious gift of free speech and the press." He spoke in an audience with some of the 6,00...
May 12, 2025
Hamas says it will release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander on Monday
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An American-Israeli soldier taken captive and held for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip is expected to be released on Monday, Hamas said, as part of a good will g...
May 12, 2025
In the news today: Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount With more recounts still to come, the Liberals are another s...
May 12, 2025
Cross-examination continues for complainant in hockey players' sex assault trial
Defence lawyers in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today. The woman, who cannot be identif...
May 12, 2025
Cross-examination continues for complainant in hockey players' sex assault trial
Defence lawyers in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team are expected to continue cross-examining the complainant today. The woman, who cannot be identif...
May 12, 2025
Poland orders closure of Russian consulate in Krakow, citing arson attack blamed on Moscow
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski said Monday that he was ordering the closure of Russia's consulate in the southern city of Krakow after Polish authorities said Russia was ...
May 12, 2025
India great Virat Kohli retires from test cricket
NEW DELHI, India (AP) - India great Virat Kohli retired from test cricket Monday after playing 123 matches in his glorious 14-year red-ball career. "As I step away from this format, it's not easy - bu...
May 12, 2025
A Kurdish militant group decides to disband and disarm as part of a peace initiative with Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A Kurdish militant group announced a historic decision Monday to disband and disarm as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey, after four decades of armed conflict. The decis...
May 12, 2025
Maple Leafs waste goaltender Joseph Woll's stellar performance in ugly Game 4 loss
SUNRISE - Joseph Woll did everything he could to hold the line. The Maple Leafs goaltender stretched, contorted and sprawled to make save after save against the Panthers' onslaught. His teammates were...
May 11, 2025
