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Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the world
PARIS (AP) - They traveled from all over - from Europe and Oceania, from North America and South America - to be at Roland Garros on Monday, intent on watching Rafael Nadal play what might be his last...
May 27, 2024
Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner start French Open with straight-set victories
PARIS (AP) - Iga Swiatek began her bid for a third consecutive French Open title with a straightforward 6-1, 6-2 victory over Leolia Jeanjean on Monday, stretching her winning streak to 13 matches. Sw...
May 27, 2024
North Korea appears to have fired a missile into the sea, Japan and South Korea say
TOKYO (AP) - North Korea on Monday launched a missile into the sea, Japan and South Korea said, hours after North Korea announced plans to put a rocket into orbit apparently carrying its second milita...
May 27, 2024
Judge grants partial injunction against pro-Palestinian encampment at Montreal's UQAM
MONTREAL - A judge has granted Universit du Qubec Montral a partial injunction against pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment on its downtown campus earlier this month. Superior Court Jus...
May 27, 2024
Georgian parliament committee rejects presidential veto of the divisive 'foreign agents' legislation
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - A Georgian parliament committee on Monday rejected the president's veto of the "foreign agents" legislation that has sparked massive protests for weeks. The move by the parliam...
May 27, 2024
In the news today: U of T protesters plan rally at encampment site
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... U of T protesters don't plan to pack up, will hold rally at eviction deadline P...
May 27, 2024
U of T protesters don't plan to pack up, will hold rally at eviction deadline
TORONTO - Pro-Palestinian protesters who have been camped out at the University of Toronto for weeks say they have no plans to honour the terms of a trespass notice issued by the school and clear the ...
May 27, 2024
Fort Nelson, B.C., evacuees heading home after being forced to flee wildfires
FORT NELSON, B.C. - Residents in Fort Nelson are able to go home today after being evacuated for more than two weeks due to wildfires. The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and the Fort Nelson Fi...
May 27, 2024
Papua New Guinea government says Friday's landslide buried 2,000 people and formally asks for help
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - The Papua New Guinea government said a landslide Friday buried more than 2,000 people and has formally asked for international help. The government figure is around three t...
May 27, 2024
Muller scores in second OT, Boston forces decisive Game 5 with Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Alina Muller scored 18:36 into the second overtime to give Boston a 1-0 win over Minnesota on Sunday night, sending the battle for the Walter Cup as the first Professional Women...
May 26, 2024
